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Stuart Delony @snarkyfaith.bsky.social · 8h

What about simply this: When cruelty becomes a creed, all that’s left to worship is your own hate.

Stuart Delony @snarkyfaith.bsky.social · 1d

Congrats, America. You’ve officially become Allentown—rotting infrastructure, fading dreams, and a playlist stuck in the '80s. Enjoy the decline. 🏚️ #RustbeltNation #AmericanDecay

We’re All Allentown Now

Billy Joel’s Allentown wasn’t just about a steel town—it was prophecy. Four decades later, the American dream has rusted out, faith’s been franchised, and we’re all just trying to stay afloat...

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Stuart Delony @snarkyfaith.bsky.social · 2d

Turns out the “Promised Land” isn’t quite the divine real estate deal we were sold. Time to rethink what makes land sacred—and who gets to decide. 🧠 #SacredSpaces #MythBusted

The Myth of the ‘Promised Land’: Rethinking Sacred Spaces

Explore the intriguing concept of the 'Promised Land' in a divinely crafted world. Join us as we delve into the paradox of sacred spaces, the symbolism of a 'land of milk and honey,' and the modern implications...

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Stuart Delony @snarkyfaith.bsky.social · 3d

A bold exploration of faith, fangs, and whatever the hell this is. I just hosted an ex-pastors’ movie night — the verdict: divinely ridiculous and not completely orthodox… but not not completely orthodox.
Rating: ✝️✝️ Two crucifixes up.
#BadTheologyCinematicUniverse #jesusvsvampires #jesus #christian

Jesus Christ Vampire Hunter (2001)

The savior himself returns to wage a righteous war against a clan of vampires, teaming up with a legendary Mexican wrestler on his quest.

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Stuart Delony @snarkyfaith.bsky.social · 5d

Because obviously the world was supposed to mold itself around your vibe. Must be exhausting being this misunderstood. 🙄 #ExistentialCrisis #ModernMeltdown

I Don’t Feel at Home in This World Anymore

Feeling like a stranger in familiar surroundings? This article explores the disconnection from modern Christianity's vitriol and bigotry, seeking the true teachings of Jesus and a path of compassion,...

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Stuart Delony @snarkyfaith.bsky.social · 6d

We're all just rats in a cage—and it's time to rage like your freedom depends on it. 🐀🔥✊ #Fascism #snarkyfaith #ragewithpurpose

Still Just A Rat In A Cage: Why Rage Is Righteous Now | The Quollective

Rage isn’t sin—it’s survival. Trumpism, Christian nationalism, and late-stage capitalism have caged us all. It’s time to rage with purpose, break the system, and reclaim justice.

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Stuart Delony @snarkyfaith.bsky.social · 7d

HIS TRIUMPH: Power, ego, and just a hint of Victoria’s Secret to keep it PG-13.

Stuart Delony @snarkyfaith.bsky.social · 8d

Because who doesn’t love a vacation that ends in global collapse? From postcards to post-apocalypse—let’s take that scenic route. 🌍 #DoomScrollApproved #TravelGoneWrong

From Travelogue to Apocalypse

Revelation isn’t the tidy epilogue Christianity needed—it’s the chaotic detour that derailed a journey of faith into end-times obsession. Let’s rethink the Bible as a travelogue, not a doomsday...

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Stuart Delony @snarkyfaith.bsky.social · 9d

Because nothing says honoring MLK like ignoring everything he stood for while cozying up to authoritarianism. Time to resist the nonsense. 🧠 #MLKDay #StayWoke

MLK’s Wisdom in the Age of Trump: A Call to Resist

Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy goes beyond ‘I Have a Dream.’ This MLK Day, let’s confront his radical message of justice, discomfort, and action in today’s divided America.

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Stuart Delony @snarkyfaith.bsky.social · 10d

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Froggie Went to Portland – ICE Ain’t Nice Protest Tee by Snarky Faith

When Froggie went to Portland, he did ride — uh-huh. A bold, vintage-inspired protest design featuring our heroic amphibian on horseback, standing up (and ribbiting out) against injustice. Styled like...

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Stuart Delony @snarkyfaith.bsky.social · 10d

Froggie went to Portland… and he did ride, uh-huh 🐸✊

Satire rides faster than fascism — and looks better doing it.

Grab the tee. Join the ride.
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#IceAintNice #hopsnotcops #snarkyfaith #ResistTrump #protestartt #ice #FroggieWentToPortland #portland

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Stuart Delony @snarkyfaith.bsky.social · 12d

Because nothing says moral high ground like profiting off crushing the most vulnerable. Read about the machine built on silence and spin. 💀 #CorruptionExposed #SocialJustice

The Gospel of the Orphan Crushing Machine

A searing critique of modern Christianity as a system that breaks people, calls it grace, and gaslights them into gratitude. The machine is real—even if it's metaphorical.

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Stuart Delony @snarkyfaith.bsky.social · 16d

Josh Hawley’s idea of leadership? Lighting democracy on fire while waving a Bible. 🔥 #ChristianNationalism #JoshHawley

Josh Hawley: Christian Nationalist Arsonist

Let's pour one out for the political artistry of Missouri Senator Josh Hawley, a grand charlatan of conservative Christian values and democracy. He has an Join us as we delve into the curious political...

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Stuart Delony @snarkyfaith.bsky.social · 19d

Conservative Christianity and nationalism: the power couple no one asked for, but here we are. Spoiler alert—they’ve been flirting since the altar call. 🇺🇸 #ChurchAndState #HolyHypocrisy

Conservative Christianity’s Crush on Nationalism: A Love Affair More Scandalous Than Your Pastor’s Hidden Browser History

Snarky Faith dives into conservative Christianity's love affair with nationalism. Is it a match made in heaven or a hellish liaison? Find out how Christian values got tangled up with nationalistic fervor.

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Stuart Delony @snarkyfaith.bsky.social · 20d

Because nothing screams enlightenment like giving your paycheck to a guy with a crystal ball and a God complex. 🔮 #ScamAlert #CultCulture

Charismatics, Psychics, and Charlatans—Oh My!

Charismatic Christianity and psychic spirituality have more in common than believers want to admit. Prophecy, healing, and grift—just with different branding.

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Stuart Delony @snarkyfaith.bsky.social · 22d

Love your freedom? Great, because it’s slowly boiling. Here’s how to survive without getting too crispy. 🫠 #Authoritarianism #WakeUp

Survival Tips for Life in the Authoritarian Slow-Cooker

Living through America’s authoritarian slow-cooker feels like Billy Joel on repeat—chaos, scandals, and fascism creeping in by bites. Here are six survival tips to keep your sanity and push back.

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Stuart Delony @snarkyfaith.bsky.social · 23d

Sure, your faith can move mountains—right after it finishes turning every minor inconvenience into a dramatic life lesson. 🙄 #FaithOrFiction #SpiritualDrama

Faith That Moves Mountains… Or Just Builds Molehills?

Exploring the contrast between Jesus' teaching on faith moving mountains and the modern church's tendency to turn molehills into mountains. A snarky critique of misplaced priorities in Christianity.

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Stuart Delony @snarkyfaith.bsky.social · 26d

Because shouting louder and flexing harder clearly solved everything. Time to retire the caveman act and redefine strength without the ego lift. 🧠 #ToxicMasculinity #RedefineStrength

Rethinking Masculine Strength Beyond Alpha Bro-vado

Explore how James Kavanaugh's vision of gentleness challenges the aggressive alpha mentality, highlighting empathy and contemplation as true strengths that foster authentic leadership and societal progress.

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Stuart Delony @snarkyfaith.bsky.social · 27d

Ken Ham is back at it—confusing dogma for data and calling it science. Must be exhausting being this wrong with such confidence. 🧠 #Creationism #ScienceWars

Ken Ham’s Polemic Problem

Ken Ham turned Genesis into a theme park—but in doing so, he missed the story’s subversive soul. This article explores how literalism strips Genesis of its hope, poetry, and resistance to empire.

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Stuart Delony @snarkyfaith.bsky.social · 29d

Nothing says holy like a perfectly polished press release. Sanctify your brand image—one carefully curated headline at a time. 🙃 #PiousPR #HolySpin

The Power of Pious PR

The death of Charlie Kirk is being spun into a saint’s tale, with AI sermons and pious PR turning a political brawler into a martyr. When faith buries truth under myth, reality itself is the casualty.

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Stuart Delony @snarkyfaith.bsky.social · Sep 22

If your pastor talks more about profits than prophets, congrats—you might be in a holy pyramid scheme. Spot the spiritual red flags before your wallet ascends. 🙄 #ChurchHustle #FalseProphets

6 Telltale Signs Your Pastor or Prophet Might Be a Divine Con Artist

Learn to discern genuine spiritual guidance from exploitation with our guide on 'Recognizing Religious Scams'. From miracle merchandising to fortune-telling fiascos, we help you navigate the signs of...

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Stuart Delony @snarkyfaith.bsky.social · Sep 19

Because nothing says spiritual leadership like policing doll choices. Baptists vs. Barbie: the showdown no one needed, but here we are. 💅 #PatriarchyProblems #BarbieGate

No Dreamhouse for Women: Baptists and Barbie

Let's juxtapose the Southern Baptist Convention and Barbie's world, spotlighting the struggle against entrenched gender norms in religious institutions. There is an urgent need for evolution and progress,...

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Stuart Delony @snarkyfaith.bsky.social · Sep 16

Because nothing says deep faith like auto-tuned choruses on repeat. Time to ask if our playlists are preaching or just pacifying. 🎧 #WorshipWars #TheologyMatters

How Worship Music Became Our Theological Safe Word

Modern worship music loves a throne room—but Jesus never asked to be King. This article dives into how authoritarian theology grooms believers to crave domination, not transformation.

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Stuart Delony @snarkyfaith.bsky.social · Sep 15

When power goes unchecked, you don't get leaders—you get cautionary tales. Saul had a crown, Trump had Twitter. Both lost the plot. 👑 #HistoryRepeats #PowerTrip

Better Not Call Saul or Trump: A Cautionary Tale of Kings and Presidents

Drawing parallels between King Saul's reign in ancient Israel and President Trump's era, this post explores the dangers of choosing earthly leaders over divine guidance. A must-read for those reflecting...

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Stuart Delony @snarkyfaith.bsky.social · Sep 12

a man with a tear running down his face is sitting in a crowd

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