In Part 2 of the conversation, Todd Deatherage traces the roots of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict from 19th century European nationalism to the birth of secular Zionism and eventually to religious Zionism. And how do fundamental Christians become involved?
Todd Deatherage who is the Co-Founder of Telos, a Washington D.C. based nonprofit dedicated to the formation of communities of American peacemakers across lines of difference to bring healing to conflict at home and abroad. Telos’ primary area of focus has been on America’s relationship to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, so he has had to explain the history of this conflict many times. It is complex, with each step from European nationalism to secular Zionism and then to religious Zionism adding more layers of hardship and disagreement. That is not the final conclusion, however. This conversation closes with a look at peacemakers on the ground – from the Parents Circle bereaved families to Palestinian Christian theologians — who, despite immense suffering, offer a hopeful path forward through solidarity, reconciliation, and deeper faith.
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