In this episode, we speak with Munther Isaac about the history of the Israel-Palestine conflict, and what led to the current crisis in Gaza. Munther, a Palestinian pastor and theologian, reflects on the intersection of theology and politics, and what faith, hope and love might mean in the face of such terrible suffering.
Following the interview Nomad hosts Joy Brooks and Tim Nash reflect on the emotional response they’ve felt in the face of this crisis, the role Christian Zionism played in the faith they inherited and whether the bible could still have a place in their evolving spirituality when it’s been so horribly misused.
Interview starts at 17m 50s

BOOKS
Christ in the Rubble: Faith, the Bible, and the Genocide in Gaza
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“We feel angry because the idea of Zionism, which sought to erase Palestinians from their land and is currently imposing a system of apartheid, killing thousands in Gaza—to justify that, they’re saying this is happening in the name of the God of the Bible, it makes us angry.”
“If we follow the principles of justice, of mercy, of caring for the oppressed, defending their rights, then faith can become a force towards peace, and justice in our world.”
“The commandment to turn the other cheek… Jesus didn’t say, don’t do anything. He said, stand up, face your aggressor and force them to see your humanity.”
“Amazingly, when you look at the testimonies of people coming from contexts of pain, suffering, and persecution—certainly, I’ve heard this from those in Gaza—they talk about feeling that God sustains them, that their faith sustains them.”