John Eric“Unbind him, and let him go”: Life Amidst DeathI have been thinking a lot about bravery recently. It probably began last Friday, standing on the side of the street documenting Israeli…Mar 8, 2015Mar 8, 2015
John EricThe Loneliness of Theft: More Thoughts on Islamophobia21 years ago today in Hebron, a man walked into the Ibrahimi Mosque during Ramadan and opened fire. US-born Baruch Goldstein massacred 29…Feb 25, 20151Feb 25, 20151
John EricIslamophobia and the Crosses We Do Not CarryMy heart is heavy today, filling out my stomach like a lead weight. Its raining here in Nazareth, and my hands feel like bricks in my…Feb 14, 2015Feb 14, 2015
John EricTeaching Vision and BraveryThis is a transcription of my presentation on the panel on Peace and Conflict Studies at the Oberlin College Class of 1955 Reunion event in…Feb 11, 2015Feb 11, 2015
John EricFor Friends Marching in New YorkWe know the critiques of the People’s Climate March. We know the choice is not march-or-don’t-march, and we cannot prevent climate…Feb 9, 2015Feb 9, 2015
John EricThoughts in Zedekiah’s CaveIt is quiet down here, and warm. I am looking for a place to rest. A friend says the occupation continues because Palestinian women walk so…Feb 8, 20152Feb 8, 20152
John EricHaving Christian SexChristians seem to separate ourselves from “the world” most when talking about sex — abortion, gay marriage, how we value queer and trans…Feb 7, 2015Feb 7, 2015