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Racism and the Abrahamic Faiths: An Online Interfaith Roundtable Series


What do the Abrahamic faiths say about racism? Might their teachings offer solutions to counteract or even prevent racism? Have aspects of these faiths inadvertently contributed to racism in our nation and around the world?  We explored these and other important, challenging questions in this three-part online series. Each gathering began with a presentation by a faith leader, followed by discussion in small online "roundtable" groups of no more than six people. In this safe, facilitated space we shared our experiences, observations and concerns about religion's role in the current racial climate.

October 12, 2020 – “Judaism:  What Would the Prophets Say?” - Introduced by Rabbi Mark Gross, Rabbi Emeritis, Temple Beth Orr, Coral Springs, FL

November 9, 2020 – “Christianity:  What Would Jesus Say?” – Introduced by Rev. Vernelle Nelson, Founding Minister, Unity Golden Light Ministries, Tamarac, FL

December 14, 2020 – “Islam:  What Does the Qur’an Say?” – Introduced by Imam Benjamin Bilal, Masjidut-Taqwa, Inc., Trenton, NJ

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