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It's Kairos Time!

It's Kairos Time!

Written by: The Kairos Center for Religions Rights and Social Justice
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Season 2: Stop The War On The Poor


This installment of It’s Kairos Time! is dedicated to lifting up the calls for demilitarization, reducing military spending and increasing funding for anti-poverty programs. With this latest season we aim to remind listeners and ourselves that we are not alone and that in these times – silence is betrayal. Leaders from movements for racial, economic, climate, gender justice and more join us in calling for an end to war and the war economy.

As the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr reminds us in Where Do We Go From Here? Chaos or Community, “A final problem that mankind must solve in order to survive in the world house that we have inherited is finding an alternative to war and human destruction. Recent events have vividly reminded us that nations are not reducing but rather increasing their arsenals of weapons of mass destruction. The best brains in the highly developed nations of the world are devoted to military technology… When scientific power outruns moral power, we end up with guided missiles and misguided men.”

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Episodes
  • Confronting Religious Nationalism

    Confronting Religious Nationalism
    Oct 1 2024

    In this episode of "It's Kairos Time," the hosts discuss the role of religious nationalism in relation to militarism and the war on the poor. Rev. West McNeill, explains that religious nationalism is a tool used by actors to manipulate society, often promoting a fear of scarcity and justifying exclusionary beliefs. The conversation highlights how this ideology influences U.S. foreign policy and police behavior, and how it scapegoats marginalized groups. The hosts emphasize the importance of truth-telling, organizing, and movement building to combat these forces and promote a vision of abundance and justice.


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    Building a movement to end poverty, led by the poor.

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    20 mins
  • International Solidarity

    International Solidarity
    Sep 27 2024

    The discussion centered on the interconnected struggles for demilitarization, ceasefire, and human rights. Thapelo Mohapi from Abahlali baseMjondolo highlighted their movement's fight for adequate housing and basic services in South Africa, noting 25 members killed since 2005. Chris Grove from ESCR-Net emphasized the global war economy's impact, citing increased repression and militarization. Both speakers stressed the importance of solidarity, collective action, and the need for a peaceful, inclusive society. They also discussed the distortion of self-determination, particularly in the context of Palestine, and the necessity of community-led struggles for genuine human rights and justice.



    Support the show

    Building a movement to end poverty, led by the poor.

    Visit KairosCenter.org
    To support our work visit kairoscenter.org/donate
    Subscribe to our mobile list by texting "KAIROS" to 833-577-1315
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    41 mins
  • The True Costs Of War

    The True Costs Of War
    Sep 25 2024

    This conversation focuses on the cultural and economic costs of war, highlighting the U.S. military budget's impact on domestic programs. Lindsay Kosharian notes that the military budget is approaching a trillion dollars leaving little for social services. Kareem Sariahmed discusses the relationship between U.S. military spending and global conflicts, such as in Gaza, and its impact on domestic issues like poverty and healthcare. Both emphasize the need for a shift from a culture of violence to one of care, advocating for redirecting military spending to address social needs and promote peace.



    Support the show

    Building a movement to end poverty, led by the poor.

    Visit KairosCenter.org
    To support our work visit kairoscenter.org/donate
    Subscribe to our mobile list by texting "KAIROS" to 833-577-1315
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    29 mins
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