Beyond “Us vs Them”: Jewish–Muslim Dialogue, Nuance, and Relationship in Polarized Times
August 3 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Event Navigation
Virtual Event by The Interfaith Center at Miami University
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/wBhws4DIRlWNxET_39sIIw#/registration
Recent findings from the Religion Media Centre suggests that political polarization surrounding global conflicts has begun to erode confidence in interfaith engagement, with some faith leaders avoiding public affiliation with Jewish or Muslim communities due to fear of backlash, misrepresentation, or threat.
This event creates a reflective and carefully facilitated space to explore what it means to sustain Jewish–Muslim relations in such a climate. Rather than rehearsing geopolitical arguments, the dialogue will focus on the deeper questions facing interfaith practice today: the rise of “us vs them” thinking, the collapse of nuance in public discourse, the conflation of religious identity with political positions, and the ethical responsibilities involved in speaking about conflict.
Participants will be invited to consider how interfaith spaces can resist polarization, affirm shared human suffering, challenge harmful generalizations, and cultivate forms of dialogue that are both compassionate and intellectually responsible. The aim is not consensus, but greater clarity, humility, and a renewed commitment to sustaining relationships across difference.
If you would like one of your events or programs considered for inclusion, please contact us here. Items sent at least 2 weeks in advance have a greater likelihood of inclusion. The listing of events is entirely up to the discretion of the IFC. We do not take responsibility for the quality or content of events listed that are not sponsored by us. Furthermore, IFC does not necessarily endorse events listed on the calendar.