It's Kairos Time!

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
  • 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.



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

    Visit KairosCenter.org
    To support our work visit kairoscenter.org/donate
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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
  • Building Systems Of Care (Part 2)

    Building Systems Of Care (Part 2)
    Sep 19 2024

    Part 2 of our Building Systems of Care Episode focuses on the work of West Virginia Can't Wait, an organization aiming to replace those in power with pro-democracy candidates. Founded in 2018, the group has seen significant success, with 29 of their candidates now in office. They face backlash, including threats and internet trolling, but have developed a Community Defender program to support mental health and physical safety. During the COVID-19 pandemic, they implemented a neighborhood defense program, combining voter outreach with mutual aid, which increased voter turnout by up to 20%. The organization emphasizes self-governance and direct action, highlighting the power of community-led initiatives over traditional political systems.



    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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    26 mins
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