#interfaith family

[samwisethewitch]

There's a special kind of irony in me, a pagan, preparing kosher food so my Jewish brother-in-law will have something to eat at my family's Christmas potluck.

[shalom-iamcominghome]

So I learned the reason why my dad (and some other xtians) believes a rabbi has to bless things to make them kosher is because priests actually do bless things and those things become Super Special

Like, he said that the bread they get for communion is bought from a supermarket and then is blessed by the pastor, and the moment she blesses it, it cannot be tossed - it has to be used up. So somebody took the leftover Holy Bread and made a grilled cheese out of it, which is... actually, it's iconic. Imagine having Holy Grilled Cheese

[belalugosisdeadname]

HELP I thought my gentile husband said the Tetragrammaton, and I was like preparing to explain to him how it’s not usually what we call God, and some Jews definitely find if offensive if you throw it around. But uh it turns out he was saying “Huawei”, like the electronics company.

[apatosaurus]

Visiting legislators in Annapolis with Herbert the Hamantaschen and Jews United for Justice. Our focus tonight is on youth justice (ending the automatic charging of youth as adults for certain crimes), economic justice (Fair Share Maryland), housing justice (just cause evictions), and immigration justice (three bills, mainly about not cooperating with ICE). We delivered cookies and talking points to as many legislators as possible in a two-hour window.

[musicalanthrop]

Happy Chanukah and belated Merry Christmas to those who celebrate!

[kick-a-long]

Forgot to explain antisemitism to my husband for the hours and months and years required for an interfaith relationship before marriage,

But he believes me unconditionally. I’m lucky I picked a good one. We even talked honestly about where we would run to (and what would happen to his law license) which he usually laughs off. The difference this time? He works at a very leftist ngo and has seen the statements his colleagues have been making.

Not all Jewish/goy unions are like this. I’m very very relieved that I got lucky.

For example:

Alice Walker, deeply and unapologetically antisemitic, was not always that way. her first marriage was to a Jewish man who worked in tandem with black organizations to legally dismantle black discrimination in the south. His family hated her for not being Jewish and for being black. They were awful. But their marriage ended many years later when she became very conspicuously antisemitic and refused to listen about its history.

My own mother converted to Judaism and was FAR more observant than my Jewish father but later in life became what I would generously call “Jewish hostile” when their marriage began breaking down.

I always knew there was a possibility of me becoming more Jewish or marriage related friction causing that same kind of situation. But we’ve been married 5 years and together 13. He has spent his time, body and soul helping poor renters protect themselves from being evicted. He doesn’t have illusions about the poor being “innocent victims” or even expecting his clients to be “worthy of help.” Some of them have threatened to kill him, one spent everyday spending hours yelling at him and then got her mother to call to do the same. He doesn’t need “good” clients to help him. I know that he’s a believer that all people are capable of switching between monsters and humans but that doesn’t diminish his work to help the vulnerable. In some ways he has a more Jewish perspective on humanity than I did.

If you’re Jewish and losing friends because they were easily converted into conspiracies and antisemitism try to keep your partner in the loop without letting your anger and suspicion get between you.

If your partner is Jewish and you aren’t, remember there is no Jewish history about finding lasting safety. Believing that you (Jewish) must be kind and respectful of others culture and defending peoples rights and also that at any given moment you (Jewish to any 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, degree) will have to drop everything and RUN because the people you helped, the people you loved, want you dead, are the twin beings inside almost every Jew.

One of the reasons why you don’t see a lot of Jews attacking the character of “good” anti Zionist Jews, is we all get it. They think they can bargain their way out of antisemitism. Just like house slaves that thought they could escape being a “real” slave by fully buying into racism (and maybe getting off on the power of being the slaves elevated by slave owners for hating blackness.)

It’s a lot to ask of any person to “get” the cultural history let alone the cultural trauma they partnered into. Forgive, forget, but don’t be shocked if either of you sounds a little nuts sometimes. I sometimes go full doomsday prepper on him. And he lets peoples shitty behavior slide when I would go full flaming sword. It’s important to remember the daily reality.

Politics is NEVER as important as deep love between two people. It’s essential to remember that and remind loved ones you want to keep of that. Politics is theory and your life together is reality.

I used to like the idea of relationships as romantic and dreamy, now I thank god it’s reality. It’s hard as a rock and just as flexible sometimes. That has its cons but I’ll take every single one for the pros.

Ride or die for each other is what it means. Be ride or die and expect nothing less from any partners in your life. Ask them for it but only if you can truthfully tell them they have it from you. You can’t be the singular unique person that anyone loves if you are only your identity and vise versa.

[hstud]

share you thought on this 💝

You want this type of akhand bharat?

Where your mom/sis daughter/wife getting fucked everytime by muslims infront of you....

[haorev]

My mom and I agreed that me lighting my Hanukkah candles in the living room was the best place to do them

It’s just really funny that if I take a picture of them, my parents’ nativity set is blurry in the background lol

Interfaith family moments for the win I guess

[forestscribe4]

[kitchen-scamp-vibes]

Making the best of cookie decoration traditions with my extended family this year:

[leadingmusetta]

Our interfaith holiday corner!!

[i-have-all-these-freakin-uwus]

what do you plan on doing on shavuot?

A fun thing about having an Interfaith family is me and my family will be attending a wedding. /hj

[shalom-iamcominghome]

My dad and I are very similar people, but our superficial differences are very funny

You'll see us together and I'm wearing my kippah and he's in his xtian motorcycle T-shirt and I just think that's very funny. Interfaith families can honestly be so interesting like that 😭

[thatblewateverystrand]

I'm not into traditional religions at all, but I remember when I was a kid and a Catholic priest called the Jewish "our older brothers" during Christmastime and I think that was nice

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[apatosaurus]

Headed to Annapolis with Jews United For Justice. We are wearing Purim costumes and handing out hamantaschen and other goodies as we talk to legislators about youth justice, housing justice, and economic justice.

Edited to add: Can you tell that I’m Ted Lasso?

Wembley is with me, maybe he will be up for a photo later.

[thechurchoftheatom]

Sermon for January 29th: Fusion of Faiths and Futures

Brothers and Sisters in the Atom, let us begin today by turning our attention to a humble yet extraordinary symbol: the hyphen. Often overlooked, this small mark carries profound meaning. It unites two separate ideas, forging a connection that transforms them into something entirely new. It is, in essence, a fusion.

And isn’t fusion at the heart of what the Church of the Atom stands for? At the most fundamental level, the atom reveals to us the beauty of connection. When nuclei fuse, they do not erase each other; they unite to create something greater than the sum of their parts. Fusion powers stars, lights up our skies, and gives life to our world.

In the same way, the hyphen shows us that we do not need to choose between one identity or another. We can honor the traditions, beliefs, and identities that shape us while embracing the Church of the Atom’s mission to safeguard the future. The hyphen is not a divider; it is a bond, a bridge, a celebration of unity.

Faiths in Harmony

To join the Church of the Atom is not to abandon your current faith. It is to weave it into the fabric of our shared mission. Perhaps you are a Catholic-Atomist, a Pagan-Atomist, a Buddhist-Atomist, or an Atomist who follows no specific faith but carries a deep reverence for life. The hyphen allows you to be both—to honor your past while looking forward to the future.

Our Church does not demand exclusivity. We recognize that faith is deeply personal, rooted in family, culture, and individual experience. Whatever your path, we welcome you. Together, we form a constellation of beliefs, each shining brightly yet part of a larger whole.

The Hyphen as a Bridge

Consider the power of the hyphen in language. It connects "well" and "being" into well-being, "self" and "care" into self-care, and "long" and "lasting" into long-lasting. In each case, the hyphen does not erase the individuality of the words but enhances their meaning through connection.

So too does the Church of the Atom strive to connect rather than divide. We seek to amplify the values you already hold—values of compassion, stewardship, and responsibility. Your faith and ours are not at odds; they are complementary, like two sides of a bridge that meet in the middle.

Fusion for the Future

Fusion is not merely a scientific principle; it is a way of being. In the core of the sun, fusion gives us light and life. In our hearts, fusion enables us to find common ground, to build something greater together.

By embracing the Church of the Atom, you are not leaving your traditions behind. You are carrying them forward into the future, enriched by the knowledge and purpose that the atom inspires. You are joining a community that values diversity and seeks to unite people under a shared vision of stewardship for the world we will leave behind.

Closing Words

Let us take inspiration from the hyphen and its ability to connect without erasing. May we see in it a symbol of our shared purpose: to safeguard the future while honoring the past. And may we continue to build bridges, to forge connections, and to illuminate the path forward together.

Whether you come from a long line of faith, no faith at all, or somewhere in between, know this: You are welcome here. You are part of this fusion, this light, this future.

Brothers and Sisters in the Atom, let us go forth as hyphens in the story of humanity, joining what was with what can be, and shining brightly as we do so.

Go forth and be radiant.