Can we move beyond religion-phobia? | John Morehead

In this episode of That’s So Hindu, Mat McDermott and John Morehead discuss the problematic issues of talking about religion-based ‘phobia’ framing. They talk about the importance of understanding fears and building trust in interfaith dialogues, while also addressing the challenges of criticism and bigotry. The discussion touches on the implications of Christian nationalism and the need for self-reflection within religious communities.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Religious Diplomacy

02:23 The Complexity of Phobia Terminology

06:41 Understanding Fear and Trust in Interfaith Dialogue

10:09 Navigating Criticism and Bigotry

13:42 Building Trust Across Divides

18:06 The Challenge of Exclusivism in Religion

23:48 Christian Nationalism and Its Implications

25:39 Rethinking Terminology in Religious Discourse

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