This course is a very balanced reminder of the Hebraic origins and ongoing context of the Church and the Christian faith, as well as of a number of other key considerations in the spiritual and political paths lying before us. For one, I find it an encouragement that renews a sense of purpose in the political work of my day-to-day calling.
With the increase of expressions of casual antisemitism amongst so-called Christians since October 7th, 2023, especially online, there is an ever-greater need for people of good will, those whose spiritual lives and political engagement reflect the five pillars discussed, to speak out against this antisemitism effectively and to push back with purpose and boldness. Those five pillars each point us towards a form of engagement in our immediate environs, our ‘neighbourhood’ in its various senses, whether virtual or otherwise, as well as more globally as a people, that can enable us to ‘thread the needle’ between perceived extremes, and to most effectively fight such unChristian attitudes. I hope to deepen my involvement in such efforts, equipped with the insights of the course.
