1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture is a feature documentary that follows the story of tireless researchers who trace the origins of the anti-gay movement among Christians to a grave mistranslation of the Bible in 1946. It chronicles the discovery of never-before-seen archives at Yale University which unveil astonishing new revelations, and casts significant doubt on any biblical basis for LGBTQIA+ prejudice. Featuring commentary from prominent scholars as well as opposing pastors,...
Tag: justice
Three Zoom webinars, on April 8, 15 and 22 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. ET, will be led by retired Mennonite University professor Dan Epp-Tiessen. The sessions will explore the history of Christian antisemitism, its consequences, and why we must reject it while supporting Palestinians in their struggle for a just peace. Facilitators are Adele Boy and Barbara Lloyd from the Palestine Networks of the Shining Waters and East Central Ontario regions. Register by April 1 at...
Please join Palestine Network, Shining Waters for a Palestine solidarity forum that will bring together speakers from Islam, Judaism, and Christianity. The panel will explore some of the monolithic myths that form part of the context of the ongoing death and destruction in Palestine and Israel and that are barriers to the creation of justice and peace in that land. OFL Tower 2, Ste. 600, 895 Don Mills Rd. Register to attend in person or online by May 10: bloordaleunited@gmail.com or...
“Mapping The Ground We Stand On” invites participants to explore Indigenous presence on the map of Turtle Island, the history of settler arrival, and how each fit into the ongoing narratives. In addition, the concepts of the Doctrine of Discovery, terra nullius, Indigenous Knowledge and Ways of Knowing will also be explored. This learning process would not be possible without the presence of Indigenous Knowledge Holder, Rev. Lee Claus, for which we are very grateful. Lee is a retired minister...
“Mapping The Ground We Stand On” invites participants to explore Indigenous presence on the map of Turtle Island, the history of settler arrival, and how each fit into the ongoing narratives. In addition, the concepts of the Doctrine of Discovery, terra nullius, Indigenous Knowledge and Ways of Knowing will also be explored. This learning process would not be possible without the presence of Indigenous Knowledge Holder, Rev. Lee Claus, for which we are very grateful. Lee is a retired minister...