Oftentimes aggressive pushback seems like the only way to resist. But sometimes it’s just too hard to be hard. How can we practice resistance in softer ways? Can gentleness be resistance? Let’s talk about it. See the UUConnect for the service logon information or click on January 18 in the calendar.
Since Israel’s occupation of Gaza and the West Bank in 1967, Palestinians have championed a form of non-violent resistance called “sumūd” (resilience). More than a mere slogan, it both explains and animates most aspects of daily life, from where people shop and what they buy, to how they interact with Israelis and foreigners, to how … Continue reading Sumūd: Palestinian Resistance through Resilience
