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mitchell atencio (he·him·his)

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i'm a very religious religion journalist. (news editor @sojo.net / writing a biography of Clarence Jordan) i post somewhat incoherently about tennis, the WNBA, leftist politics, theology, Godzilla movies, film photography, my baby, etc. based in Chicago

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Rich Raho @richraho.bsky.social · 2h

Chicago priest Fr. Larry Dowling describes procession to ICE facility: “No one had the courage to speak directly to us. No one from Homeland Security could stand in the presence of the Monstrance holding the Blessed Sacrament. No wonder. Evil is repelled, recoils in the presence of Christ.”

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mitchell atencio (he·him·his) @mitchellatencio.com · 20h

really funny that we got a sweep in the first 7-game series lol

mitchell atencio (he·him·his) @mitchellatencio.com · 20h

the incredible booing yes yes yes yes yes

mitchell atencio (he·him·his) @mitchellatencio.com · 21h

i like how every Kah Copper interview she says "it's the finals" or "that's what the finals are about" or something like that.

mitchell atencio (he·him·his) @mitchellatencio.com · 21h

to me, that's unacceptable level of "in the face," and should be an ejection. AND that is, historically, not an ejectable offense

mitchell atencio (he·him·his) @mitchellatencio.com · 22h

genuinely surprised by how bad Phoenix is playing, but Vegas man...

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Sharon @sharonk.bsky.social · Aug 6

the Bernie/Steyer photos are adorable

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mitchell atencio (he·him·his) @mitchellatencio.com · 1d

ok so i already wanted to see this film but now !!!

mitchell atencio (he·him·his) @mitchellatencio.com · 1d

would really love if folks read my recent interview with Lecrae, where we talk about deconstruction and the way he frames it, plus the existence of demons, support for Israel, and more.

probably my best work as an interviewer.
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Mitchell: When you look back now, do you understand that deconstruction as something that was a dangerous place for you or a healthy and necessary part of your faith walk?

Lecrae: What many millennials refer to as deconstruction is them saying, “I’m abandoning organized religion, Christianity, all together. I’m finding a new way of living outside of this.” I would say that’s unhealthy, because when you step away from Christ, as a believer, now you’re looking for something to hang your hat on—some source of reality or truth or what not.

But I do think there can be a healthy deconstruction. Jesus did it all the time. He would say, “You’ve heard it said … but I say.” Right? “Let me take down what you’ve believed forever and let me give you something different.”

That was healthy for me. My views of what church was, my views of what God wanted, were more cultural than biblical.

Mitchell: When I read your book I Am Restored, it didn’t always seem clear that you knew you were going to hold on to Jesus.

Lecrae: Right, that’s right.

Mitchell: So, what would the Lecrae at the beginning of his deconstruction have said to what you’re saying now about healthy versus unhealthy deconstruction?

Lecrae: “You’re still trapped. You still are hypnotized by this Western, cultural faith. I’ve been doing this a long time. I’ve been to churches. I’ve read the Bible. I’ve been to Bible institutes. You’re just wrong.” That’s probably what I would have said to me now.

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mitchell atencio (he·him·his) @mitchellatencio.com · 1d

the real reason i didn't buy it was I'm growing my hair back out and it barely fit as is lol. But one day... I'll probably bite, specifically on the ones with a bigger/more beret-like top

mitchell atencio (he·him·his) @mitchellatencio.com · 1d

the boys tried to talk me into a vintage kangol last night. said it made me look like a revolutionary. the hat was calling to me like the green goblin mask ... but i resisted

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mitchell atencio (he·him·his) @mitchellatencio.com · 2d

not for nothing, but the first place I saw the idea of alternate programming was in the Christian music industry. would not be surprised if that's what inspired TPUSA and if they will coalesce.

The New York Times @nytimes.com · 2d

From @theathletic.com: Turning Point USA, the organization founded by the late right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, announced that it will be hosting its own Super Bowl halftime show on Feb. 8, 2026, to rival the NFL’s choice of Bad Bunny.

Turning Point USA, group founded by Charlie Kirk, announces Super Bowl halftime counterprogramming

Turning Point USA is calling its Super Bowl halftime show a celebration of "faith, family and freedom."

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mitchell atencio (he·him·his) @mitchellatencio.com · 2d

what does he mean "early"

Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 2d

RFK JR: There are many other confirmations -- there are two studies that show children who are circumcised early have double the rate of autism. It’s highly likely because they are given Tylenol

mitchell atencio (he·him·his) @mitchellatencio.com · 2d

oh trust i remember this

mitchell atencio (he·him·his) @mitchellatencio.com · 2d

do you ever just fall down a rabbit hole of looking up people in the FEC individual contributor database?

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Betsy Shirley @betsyshirley.bsky.social · 2d

A new one from me: After a decade of living in D.C., I sometimes feel like I'm wading through political soup. But when Washington gets messy, there's a simple theological question I try to ask myself.
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A Simple Guide To Doing Theology During a Shutdown

Ignore the punditry. Washington gridlock is largely about these two biblical themes.

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becky hammon’s crucifix @real-point-god.bsky.social · 2d

Those who marry will experience distress in the flesh.
-A prophecy about the end of #WNBA Finals Game 3 in 1 Corinthians 7:28

Blerd Beats @blerdbeats.blacksky.app · 2d

LMAO they wrong for this!

#WNBA #ACES

A'j aWilson is the first athlete in sports history to hit a game winner over a married couple (LMAO)

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mitchell atencio (he·him·his) @mitchellatencio.com · 2d

it would be so funny if LeBron did actually retire this year but didn't tell anyone until after

mitchell atencio (he·him·his) @mitchellatencio.com · 2d

sending an RSVP no to the wedding with a tasteful cleavage pic for old time's sake

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alex williams @atwilliams.bsky.social · 2d

when people are in cars they arent in society

Patrick Wyman @patrickwyman.bsky.social · 3d

Watching antisocial driver behavior in the school drop-off line makes it really clear that the pandemic destroyed whatever few shreds remained of the social compact, just pathological selfishness on display every day

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ArtButMakeItSports @artbutmakeitsports.bsky.social · 2d

Totem Inschrift, by Carl Heidenreich, 1963, 📸 by @GoslingPhoto

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mitchell atencio (he·him·his) @mitchellatencio.com · 2d

i don't see anything to learn from it except that my improvement this season was vast, and i can keep going. also, i fucking hate losing, but i missed the feeling of how much i hated losing.

mitchell atencio (he·him·his) @mitchellatencio.com · 2d

lost in the R16 of my tennis tournament. played unbelievably bad. just hit some nerves early on and even though my mindset was right, i couldn't get my body to reset. things would sometimes go right, but everything was just so off.

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Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social · 3d

repost this if an editor has ever saved you from yourself

violent alien @blipstress.bsky.social · 3d

An actual hot take: Too many authors are afraid of editors watering down their voice or whatever and not afraid enough of editors letting you put any old slop on the page.

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mitchell atencio (he·him·his) @mitchellatencio.com · 2d

A'ja Wilson having a HE>I tattoo is sooooooo funny.