Our path is clear. A strong, unified movement built on intersectional solidarity is essential to effectively resist the rise of fascism and protect the rights of all individuals. Recognizing the interconnectedness of various social justice issues is key to building a more just and equitable society. We must unite. Now. Fighting Fascism Through Solidarity https://inthesetimes.com/article/solidarity-fascism-abortion-reproductive-rights-immigration-lgbtq-rights…
Indonesia, with the world’s largest Muslim population, is grappling with severe climate change impacts, including sinking land and devastating wildfires. A growing “Green Islam” movement within the country is using religious teachings from the Quran to promote environmental stewardship, inspiring climate action in schools, mosques, and community groups. This movement aims to foster unity and…
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Giving tax-paid vouchers to children so they can attend private schools, most of them conservative Christian schools, is on the rise across America. But the idea is hurting public education, so voters are beginning to push back. Leading the way are rural voters in red states, which could become a serious problem for the vouchers-loving…
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Scientists are trained to deal with only that which can be proven, so naturally they deal exclusively with the physical world. Therefore, it is widely assumed that most scientists are atheists. A 20-year examination of scientists attitudes toward religion shows that assumption is largely accurate, one study showing that about 30 percent of responding scientists…
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Christian nationalism has nothing to do with Christianity and everything to do with extreme rightwing politics. It is the antithesis of true Christianity, but it also is the antithesis of America’s democracy. “Bad Faith” is a new documentary that exposes its intention to hijack the 2024 presidential election, destroy our democracy, and shape the United…
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Are the students protesting the ongoing slaughter of civilians in Gaza being antisemitic? Robert Reich, the American professor, author, lawyer and political commentator who served in the administrations of four presidents, answers with a resounding No! Protesting against slaughter – as students in the US are doing – isn’t antisemitism https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/apr/23/israel-gaza-campus-protests Related Reading
Christian fundamentalism is an anathema Jesus’ teaching, yet it is slowly smothering that teaching as growing numbers of people mistake it for the real thing. These books focus on showing what Jesus actually taught –- a life based on our relations with one another, not a life based on rules – and what must be…
