Omar Harami

Omar Harami, the Director of the Sabeel Ecumenical Center in Jerusalem, dives deep into the state of Christianity in Palestine. He discusses the historical roots of Palestinian Christians and their ongoing challenges amidst socio-political turmoil. The conversation highlights the impact of the Nakba on identity and belonging, examines historical tensions between Christians and Muslims, and addresses land disputes in Jerusalem. Omar's insights shed light on the rich diversity of Palestinian identity and the shared struggles for justice and dignity.

Jarrod McKenna, an Australian pastor and peace educator; Omar Haramy, a Jerusalemite Palestinian Christian and director of Sabeel; Rev. Dr. Munther Isak, Bethlehem pastor and theology dean; Rev. Dr. Mitri Raheb, Palestinian theologian and university founder. They discuss how theology is shaped by context. They explore weaponized scriptures, Palestinian identification with the crucified Christ, creative nonviolent resistance, and Easter as resilient hope.