Re: [LincolnTalk] Where Olive Trees Weep at Lexington Venue

2025-01-08 Thread Jonathan Sheffi
I am familiar with the content being presented, and I would argue that promoting content that compares any group of people to "Hitler and the Nazis" contributes significantly to hatred of that group. I hope you'll change your mind about promoting it. ᐧ On Tue, Jan 7, 2025 at 5:31 PM Risa Lavelle

Re: [LincolnTalk] Where Olive Trees Weep at Lexington Venue

2025-01-07 Thread Risa Lavelle
I posted this documentary in the spirit of sharing films that provide perspectives that most of us are not exposed to and for those who are curious to learn more. I am not looking to debate the topic. I believe each person who reads LincolnTalk has the ability to decide for themselves what they be

Re: [LincolnTalk] Where Olive Trees Weep at Lexington Venue

2025-01-07 Thread Jonathan Sheffi
Thanks for sharing, Risa. I share your goal of combating hatred. Alas, I fear that this movie does not advance it. *Where Olive Trees Weep* is a monologue by Ashira Darwish, an Arab journalist who studies trauma, an entirely valid topic. The trauma of Arabs in the West Bank & Gaza is important, wh

Re: [LincolnTalk] Where Olive Trees Weep at Lexington Venue

2025-01-07 Thread Chris McCarthy
Risa, Thank you for extending the invitation, particularly as a few Lincolnites have recently expressed the need to have respectful and meaningful in person conversations regardless of background as the Lexginton group's mission states. For the benefit of the community and those deciding whether t