REALigion

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A Rabbi and a Reverend walk into a podcast... and talk REAL about religion. We are Rabbi Eric Linder and Reverend Joel Tolbert. We became colleagues and friends in 2012 when we both found ourselves serving congregations near Athens, GA. We were founding members of an area Interfaith group that grew from seven to over sixty clergy. Today, we live in different states but come together here to discuss faith, God, religion, entertainment, and tech. We’ll dive into the social, cultural, political, and topical too. We have quick minds, sharp tongues, and good hearts, and we hope you enjoy being a part of these conversations!

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Wednesday Mar 27, 2024

Zion and Zionism... Again

Wednesday Mar 27, 2024

Season 5, Episode 08 - Zion and Zionism, Again

Does every Jew have to be a Zionist? Is Zionism a belief, a hope, a goal? How do Jewish and Christian definitions and use of Zion/Zionism differ? Is there a scriptural Zion, and if so, how does it differ from modern meanings? Do we aim too low when we settle for simpler Zions, instead of faithfully sacrificing and risking for God's Zion?

References from today's show:

The three pillars of Jewish Religious Zionism

History of the term Zionism

Israeli leader statements South Africa used in their case accusing Israel of genocide

"Can We Talk About Israel" by Daniel Sokatch and Christopher Noxon

Prophetic Verses on Justice, Compassion, and Righteousness

Rev. Joel's Pub Theology book, "The World is About to Turn" by by Rick Rouse, Paul Ingram

"The Righteous Mind" by Jonathan Haidt

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