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Rev. Katie M Ladd

@katiemladd.bsky.social

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Curating contemplative community rooted in justice and compassion. Southerner in Seattle.

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Rev. Katie M Ladd @katiemladd.bsky.social · Jan 13

Just FYI, I am freely and frequently blocking accounts and muting comments here on bsky. Say what you will in your own space. This one I am curating and I have decided not to put up with nonsense.

Rev. Katie M Ladd @katiemladd.bsky.social · 1d

Pay attention, people.

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Court to consider whether to hear challenge to same-sex marriage on Nov. 7

The court is scheduled to consider whether to hear Kim Davis’ challenge to same-sex marriage at their private conference on Friday, Nov. 7. As a general practice, the court does […]

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Rev. Katie M Ladd @katiemladd.bsky.social · 10d

Hey, Portland, I salute you. Keep it weird!

Rev. Katie M Ladd @katiemladd.bsky.social · 17d

Yes. It’s necessary and glad they are sticking to it but this is the only leverage they have. Unmasking ICE and other things could be on their slate.

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ACLU @aclu.org · 17d

If you missed this training, join our next one on October 15 where we’ll cover our rights when protesting, de-escalation training, and more.

No Kings: Protest Safety, Know Your Rights & De-Escalation Training 10/15

I'm attending this event - sign up now to join me!

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Rev. Katie M Ladd @katiemladd.bsky.social · 17d

Sure…and? The democrats need the courage of their convictions. Glad you haven’t caved on the shut down. The asks are too small but good for holding. Now what is your vision? Who is your leader? What is your message?

Rev. Katie M Ladd @katiemladd.bsky.social · 19d

Halloween movie of the day. “The Dead Don’t Die” (Halloween show a day in October)

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THE DEAD DON’T DIE | Official Trailer | Focus Features

YouTube video by Focus Features

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Rev. Katie M Ladd @katiemladd.bsky.social · 19d

We need more Reading Rainbow. 🌈

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Take a look! 'Reading Rainbow' is back

Mychal Threets, a social media star librarian, is hosting the new iteration of the series. It's back for four episodes starting on Saturday.

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Rev. Katie M Ladd @katiemladd.bsky.social · 19d

I see. You are making a broader theological claim. I made a narrower textual claim. I’m gonna be leaving this here as I don’t think we are conversing but “coming at” each other. Suffice it to say, I neither said nor would want to change Jewish theology or identity.

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 20d

In the spring, the Trump administration abruptly cut $500 million from an emergency food assistance program that delivered meat, dairy, eggs and produce to food banks across the country.

Thousands of planned deliveries were canceled without warning.

Trump Canceled 94 Million Pounds of Food Aid. Here’s What Never Arrived.

ProPublica obtained records from the Department of Agriculture that detail the millions of pounds of food, down to the number of eggs, that never reached food banks because of the administration’s cut...

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Rev. Katie M Ladd @katiemladd.bsky.social · 20d

Moreover, the “Old Testament” and the TNK are not the same. Differently ordered to tell different stories. Accompanied by other writings to create different people. But same deity included in both.

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Rev. Katie M Ladd @katiemladd.bsky.social · 20d

It’s not about authority. Jesus was a Jew. His initial followers were both Jewish and not. Quickly after his death a new religion grew out of him with its own set of scriptures. New interpretations. Same God. Differently interpreted. There is no separate “Old Testament” God.

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Rev. Katie M Ladd @katiemladd.bsky.social · 20d

It is. That is why it absolutely must be refuted.

Rev. Katie M Ladd @katiemladd.bsky.social · 20d

Yes. It is the same deity.

Rev. Katie M Ladd @katiemladd.bsky.social · 20d

Too small. Necessary, yes, and thank you for holding. But that is not enough. This is not politics as usual.

Rev. Katie M Ladd @katiemladd.bsky.social · 20d

Yes. It’s the same God.

Rev. Katie M Ladd @katiemladd.bsky.social · 22d

We all have saints who inspire us. Jane Goodall is one of mine. Ever since news of her death broke, I have been immeasurably grateful for her work, her life, her humor, and her spirit. The world is so much better because she was in it. Deep gratitude.

Rev. Katie M Ladd @katiemladd.bsky.social · 27d

He’s a handsome boy.

Rev. Katie M Ladd @katiemladd.bsky.social · 27d

A note to self: nonviolence begins within.

Rev. Katie M Ladd @katiemladd.bsky.social · 27d

We all know the problems. What are the Dems doing to be a true oppositional party. You are in total disarray.

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Rev. Katie M Ladd @katiemladd.bsky.social · 27d

“Troops” headed to Portland. Portland, Seattle loves you.

Rev. Katie M Ladd @katiemladd.bsky.social · 28d

The power of the people. Take the wins where we can.

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Sinclair ends its Jimmy Kimmel boycott | CNN Business

The blackout of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” is halfway over.

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Rev. Katie M Ladd @katiemladd.bsky.social · 29d

ICE advertising during the NFL…🤮

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Jazmine Ulloa @jazmineulloa.bsky.social · Sep 25

After a sniper killed a detainee in Dallas, congressional Democrats in Texas and leaders with top immigrant and civil rights groups did not disagree with ICE officials: the harmful rhetoric needs to stop — against law enforcement officers, and against immigrants. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/24/u...

Immigrant Rights Groups Condemn Violent Rhetoric Against Officers, and Immigrants

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Rev. Katie M Ladd @katiemladd.bsky.social · Sep 24

Thank you seattleopera.bsky.social for pulling your ads from Sinclair owned KOMO. We appreciate you!

Seattle Opera (@seattleopera.bsky.social)

Bringing the Seattle community together through opera since 1963. seattleopera.org

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Rev. Katie M Ladd @katiemladd.bsky.social · Sep 24

Seattleites, KOMO is a Sinclair outfit. If you took the time to cancel Disney+/HULU, take the time to tell advertisers on KOMO they should pull their ads. Also, thank the Paramount which already did!