Syncretic Political Theology refers to a shared intellectual and spiritual framework that emerges from the fusion of distinct belief systems to identify common adversaries and propose integrated solutions for liberation
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Two Demonstrations
Yesterday there were two sets of national demonstrations. March for Palestine in Washington, DC, and Hands Off! demonstrations in hundreds of cities.
Israel’s War Expands
The hope that many had that the recent ceasefire would continue, allowing humanitarian aid to reach Gaza, has been crushed as Israeli Defense Forces have purposely broadened the war. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has lately been talking about implementing US President Trump's idea of removing all Palestinians from Gaza.
The tent of return
The "Tent Campaign" for Solidarity with Gaza and Truth-sharing: Proposed in 2018 by the Global Campaign to Return to Palestine (GCRP), this campaign encourages Palestine advocates to erect tents in conspicuous public places to share information with passers-by. These tents serve as a conversation starter, symbolizing the plight of refugees and those whose homes have been demolished by Israel.
Silence of those who look away
Quakers in this country have been shocked by the police raid at a Quaker meetinghouse in London. Quakers in this country and Great Britain consider our meetinghouses not only sacred places, but also places that can offer sanctuary.
Police raid Westminster Meeting House
Young people are done with this! We call on the media to tell the truth about the complicity of our political elites in genocide and to join us in civil resistance to pt an arms embargo on Israel and end Tory oil. Youth Demand
Joint Task Force October 7
Quakers have a long history of agitating for justice. Especially now, with the collapse of free speech and the other civil liberties, with the criminalization of dissent, with growing fears of retaliation, our support is even more important. Support for Palestinians, and those of us advocating for them.
Israel Kills Journalist Hossam Shabat
"If you're reading this, it means I have been killed-most likely targeted-by the Israeli occupation forces. When this all began, I was only 21 years old-a college student with dreams like anyone else." Hossam Shabat
Last Chapter of Genocide
I had hoped the recent ceasefire in Gaza would be the beginning of a path to peace. Instead, Israeli ground forces are moving into Gaza. I am very concerned about Israel beginning to use the term EVACUATION, which seems to imply permanent removal of Palestinians from Gaza.
Quaker Tent Solidarity
This vision of the tent is about the Palestinian children and their families who are forced to live in makeshift tents because their homes have been destroyed by Israeli bombardment, or demolished by Israeli bulldozers. The United States continues to be deeply complicit in the genocide because of military aid and weapons sent to Israel.