Hungry for peace and justice. Family man. Social researcher. Intrigued with how communities structure space. [email protected]

Chicagoland
Joined April 2009
Check back on Monday :)
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CT frames pro-Palestinian ideas as foreign manipulation and Israeli govt PR as correction. But the real shift among young Christians isn’t propaganda—it’s conscience. They see humanitarian reality, hear Palestinians, and take God's justice seriously. That’s the story CT missed.
As pro-Palestinian groups work hard to gain support through influence campaigns, Israel is likewise seeking to put out a positive image to its once-reliable allies—US evangelicals. christianitytoday.com/2025/1…
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This looks like an incredible conference!
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Ready to pray for Gaza tomorrow with the faith community of Chicago. 10:00 AM Montrose Harbor Drive. Bennorquist.org/gazapilgrima…
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My first piece with Religion News Service. "The building is in Kenwood, in a geography saturated with Black history and the fight for racial justice. Emmett Till’s house is minutes away, starkly resonating with the unfolding fate of children in Gaza." religionnews.com/2024/01/17/…
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I invite you to read my piece about Christmas in Bethlehem this year. The story centers on the Palestinian Christian community around Bethlehem Bible College. thedispatch.com/article/a-di…
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Listen in as I talk with @AmandaHeldOpelt about peace this second week of Advent.
New Holy Unhappiness podcast is out! Today I speak w/ my friend ⁦@bennorquist⁩ about Peace -next week’s theme for Advent. Ben brings a wealth of experience studying in conflict zones, including Israel & the West Bank, & I’m grateful for his insights. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
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Another voice of hate: "Hamas will continue the resistance until the last drop of blood." - Fawzi Barhoum, calling for a resumption of suicide attacks on Gaza radio in 2008
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If we are really committed to moral clarity, we will not be selective in what hatred we stand against. And who are our guides? Who CAN we stand with? The peace makers. Those standing in strong resistance to violence in all its forms.
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Highly recommended. A look inside the experiences and perspectives of ordinary Gazans. Sheds so much light. podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR…
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5 miles today. Listened to stories about Gazan children today while I ran. Something like 3,500 children have died in the bombings to date, a figure that Save the Children has said exceeds the total number of children killed in conflicts globally each of the last 4 years.
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