Tue, Sep 20
|Zoom
(D/R)econstructing Scripture: Sacred Text in the Fight for Progress
In what ways have holy writings created or reified systems of supremacy and intolerance? To what extent should faith communities strive to make their source materials more inclusive? Where can religious traditions find the courage to confront social ills–both in and beyond their respective canons?
Time & Location
Sep 20, 2022, 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM
Zoom
About the event
In what ways have holy writings created or reified systems of supremacy and intolerance? To what extent should faith communities strive to make their source materials more inclusive? Where can religious traditions find the courage to confront social ills–both in and beyond their respective canons? Danny L. Thomas and Rabbi David Straus discuss these questions and more! Please join us by Zoom or Facebook Live for this guided conversation followed by an opportunity for Q&A.