The history of the Abrahamic religions is also the history of movement.
Over the centuries, Jews, Christians, and Muslims have spread far beyond the Middle East through trade, exile, conquest, migration, education, and globalization. Today, their communities are present on every continent, making the Abrahamic traditions some of the world’s most interconnected faiths.
In this eighteenth episode of The Mosaic Chat, we explore this global map of the diasporas and how it is reshaping religious life in the twenty-first century. From North America and Europe to Africa, Latin America, and Asia, synagogues, churches, and mosques increasingly coexist within the same cities, neighborhoods, universities, and workplaces. The old religious boundaries have given way to a far more interconnected world.
Yet this proximity also brings new challenges. Religious identities are often reduced to political or cultural labels, while antisemitism, Islamophobia, and hostility toward Christians continue to affect many societies. Global events now resonate instantly across borders, demonstrating how deeply connected these communities have become.
Rather than viewing this global religious landscape as a map of divisions, this episode proposes another perspective: the Atlas of the Diasporas can become a map of shared responsibility. As the descendants of Abraham now live side by side across much of the world, dialogue, mutual protection, and cooperation are no longer optional they are essential to building peaceful and resilient societies.
🎙 A conversation with Pauline Berthaud and Tomer Attias.
📖 Inspired by Abramundi: Manifesto for the Creation of an Abrahamic Alliance in the Middle East and North Africa
