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Elaine Elizabeth Belz

@eebelz.bsky.social

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Theologian, poet, Detroiter, churchgeek. Asst Prof, Theology, etseminary.edu Cathedral Choir; Docent; etc., detroitcathedral.org Some of my writing: https://earthandaltarmag.com/posts?author=61a8100919657473c2d902d1 https://beltmag.com/putting-down-roots

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Elaine Elizabeth Belz @eebelz.bsky.social · May 24

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Elaine Elizabeth Belz @eebelz.bsky.social · 2d

(The word was "fetid.")

Elaine Elizabeth Belz @eebelz.bsky.social · 2d

(The reason itsays CHRIST MAN is it's part of a triptych of Christ Babe, Christ Boy, and Christ Man.)

Elaine Elizabeth Belz @eebelz.bsky.social · 2d

🙄 Oh Adobe. Even my ADHD brain doesn't think 15 pages is that long.

It's an academic article, not a business memo.

"This appears to be a long document. Save time by reading a summary using AI Assistant."

Elaine Elizabeth Belz @eebelz.bsky.social · 4d

Jesus looks like he’s annoyed with a mosquito.

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Elaine Elizabeth Belz @eebelz.bsky.social · 4d

I want to know this too - or at least how long it takes to hit YouTube?

Elaine Elizabeth Belz @eebelz.bsky.social · 4d

Today's Wordle is one of my all-time favorite words.
And I first encountered it in a Sylvia Plath poem, oddly enough. It's her birthday today. (And also her favorite poet, Dylan Thomas'. My mom insists I was not born a week early...)

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 12d

See the difference? 👀

#NoKings

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Psycho Pete @psychopete.bsky.social · 12d

This is how we remind corporations who actually holds the power in this abusive relationship.
They bent to Trump this year because they thought obedience was good for business.
Time to remind them who signs the checks.
psychopete1.substack.com/p/black-out-...

🖤 Black Out Black Friday

Why We Do It — and Why We Don’t Go Back

psychopete1.substack.com

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Elaine Elizabeth Belz @eebelz.bsky.social · 12d

On Friday, I was invited to give the homily at today's Evensong for the Feast of St. Luke (observed).

Here it is (the text, posted on my blog): eebelz.com/2025/10/19/b...

Elaine Elizabeth Belz @eebelz.bsky.social · 13d

That’s such a good idea!

Elaine Elizabeth Belz @eebelz.bsky.social · 13d

I’d only truly appreciate it properly if it were in my vicinity & I had a spoon!

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Seth Abramson @sethabramson.bsky.social · 13d

I know Donald Trump is a pathological liar, malignant narcissistic sociopath, racist, antisemite, misogynist, xenophobe, homophobe, transphobe, hater of our troops and believer in euthanizing folks with disabilities, but we too often forget that he's *also* an adjudicated rapist and convicted felon.

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Elaine Elizabeth Belz @eebelz.bsky.social · 18d

What a great project here in Detroit & Hamtramck! If you can, toss some change his way. The link has a couple of payment options that includes CashApp.

cyclesixmile @cyclesixmile.bsky.social · Sep 18

If you'd like to support this effort you can visit buymeacoffee.com/cyclesixmile

You can let me know how you'd like the money to be used, either to buy bike locks or bike lights for students, or to buy food, warming supplies, hygiene supplies, or bus passes for people who I see on my rides.

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John Collins @logicallyjc.bsky.social · 18d

We need work requirements for Congress.

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Elaine Elizabeth Belz @eebelz.bsky.social · 18d

Usual Monday morning barrage of, well, everything...but it's still not even noon, and someone called me a "godsend." I'll take it.

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Talib Kweli @talibkweli.bsky.social · 22d

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Rev. Dr. Barber @RevDrBarber
Republicans are now asking what they should do with Trump.
Here's an idea: what would you have done if it were Obama? Do that.

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Elaine Elizabeth Belz @eebelz.bsky.social · 23d

Except he wouldn’t even say “thanks.”

dbnewtondoors.bsky.social @dbnewtondoors.bsky.social · 25d

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Elaine Elizabeth Belz @eebelz.bsky.social · 24d

I mean, I'd make the case for Detroit, but of course I would. Chicago's an amazing city.

Elaine Elizabeth Belz @eebelz.bsky.social · 24d

I see in your bio you were a theological librarian? Where, if you don't mind my asking? (DM is fine if you prefer.)

Elaine Elizabeth Belz @eebelz.bsky.social · 24d

That sounds delightful! Do you use vegetable scraps, or buy the veggies to make this base?

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Elaine Elizabeth Belz @eebelz.bsky.social · 24d

Saw an Indiana license plate this morning. It had the slogan, "The Crossroads of America."

Yes, there are lots of ways to drive through Indiana. Their slogan is better than another way it could have been worded: "Indiana—You'll Get Through It Somehow."

(Srsly tho, no shade to my neighbor state!)

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Elaine Elizabeth Belz @eebelz.bsky.social · 25d

That photo is just about perfect, and a delight to see. Nice feed cleanser.

Elaine Elizabeth Belz @eebelz.bsky.social · 25d

I keep seeing things about this Free Press acquisition, and have to remind myself it's not the Detroit Free Press! (We drop the "Detroit" around here, of course.)

Elaine Elizabeth Belz @eebelz.bsky.social · 25d

This is important. The use of the word "constructs" here is important. Social constructs and media reporting, as we keep seeing, distort people's perception of the world and their thinking.

David Kaib @davidkaib.bsky.social · 26d

Being targeted for police violence constructs people as criminals. Cops beat someone and the news refers to the victim as a suspect.

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 25d

No one is covering the GOP's scheme to rig congressional maps for 2026 as closely as Democracy Docket. It is providing gavel to gavel coverage of the ongoing hearing over whether the Texas gerrymander will be in place for the midterms.

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