Faith resources

• “On Romans 13:” SURJ-Faith Coordinator Rev. Anne Dunlap offers an interpretation of Romans 13:1-7 to counter those who use the text to sanction oppression. “‘Be subject to’ does not mean ‘obey the laws because laws are good and government is good because God said so.’    It means to make a choice. God’s way, or Rome’s way?”
  
• Countering Anti-Semitism Resource:  Antisemitism is part of the machinery of division and fear used to uphold white supremacy.  This list of articles, videos, and books is useful for everyone wanting to fight antisemitism, and is particularly pertinent to Christians for understanding Christianity’s role in the development of antisemitism, how to dismantle it in biblical interpretation, and how it also upholds white supremacy.  We continue to update this list. Here are just a few highlights:
  • Jews for Racial & Economic Justice (JFREJ):  “Understanding Anti-Semitism” — Download PDF from the link
  • Understanding Anti-Semitism and Its Intersections with White Supremacy and White Nationalism:  2019 SURJ “Connecting the Dots” Webinar
  • Carin Mrotz, “Fighting Antisemitism Is a Critical Piece of a Racial Justice Agenda”
  • 2020 SURJ-Faith Webinar:  “Rome Will Destroy Us:  Resisting Anti-Judaism in the Gospel of John” (Transcript)
    
• 2020 SURJ-Faith Webinars with Palestinian and Jewish Organizers:
  • ​Palestine, Zionism, and Racial Justice
  • Palestine and Racial Justice: Reflection Space for Jews of SURJ (please also see these notes)
  • Understanding Christian Zionism
    
• “13th” Faith Discussion Guide:  This guide for the documentary “13th” about the 13th amendment and mass incarceration of people of color offers reflections and action suggestions in response to the film.
  
• “White Beloveds: #BlackLivesMatter is Not a Trend, It’s an Invitation to Our Own Freedom Too.“  Powerful piece on the SURJ value of organizing out of mutual interest from Rev. Margaret Ernst, SURJ-Faith leader.