Peace in the Middle East: A Christian Perspective Episode 8 - Jason Miller
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This is Peace in the Middle East: A Christian Perspective in
which we dive into the conflict between Israel and Palestine through the lens of the subversive way of Jesus. Through curiosity and an openness to learn, we have conversations that provide a fresh perspective for a third way.
In this episode, Pastor, Author, and Peacemaker Jason Miller explores themes of peacemaking, faith, and justice in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict from a Christian perspective. He shares his personal journey of being transformed through listening to stories from the region, and how it challenged his theology. Keri and Jason discuss cultivating inclusion and nuance when addressing complex issues like this within church communities. They emphasize staying present with pain, elevating marginalized voices, and getting educated to contend faithfully in discussions dominated by harmful biases. While uncertainty remains, they express hope that through inner work and communal support, people can resist injustice and reflect God's love for all.