Daniel Bentley
@danielbentley.bsky.social
Candidate for Priesthood, Episcopal Diocese of New York. Studying at a trade school on the Potomac. Cultus Dei Sapientia Hominis.
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Daniel Bentley
@danielbentley.bsky.social
· Nov 10
Hey, new followers.
I’m Daniel. I’m a postulant (priest-in-training) from the Episcopal Diocese of New York and I’m at seminary in Alexandria, Virginia.
I’m originally from England and despite that wasn’t Anglican until about 4 years ago.
I’m LGBTQ+ affirming and support reproductive rights.
I’m Daniel. I’m a postulant (priest-in-training) from the Episcopal Diocese of New York and I’m at seminary in Alexandria, Virginia.
I’m originally from England and despite that wasn’t Anglican until about 4 years ago.
I’m LGBTQ+ affirming and support reproductive rights.
Going to bat away your Romans 13 prooftext with a little help from Acts 5:29.
January 30, 2026 at 2:53 PM
Going to bat away your Romans 13 prooftext with a little help from Acts 5:29.
we must rejoice as well, for surely this is the first time in our nation's history that a significant number of its religious leaders have chosen to move beyond the prophesying of smooth patriotism to the high grounds of a firm dissent based upon the mandates of conscience and the reading of history
January 30, 2026 at 1:01 PM
we must rejoice as well, for surely this is the first time in our nation's history that a significant number of its religious leaders have chosen to move beyond the prophesying of smooth patriotism to the high grounds of a firm dissent based upon the mandates of conscience and the reading of history
The movie Gremlins (1984) is a parable for parenting 3-year-old boys.
January 29, 2026 at 1:03 AM
The movie Gremlins (1984) is a parable for parenting 3-year-old boys.
Jake Tapper would write a trilogy if this was Biden.
January 22, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Jake Tapper would write a trilogy if this was Biden.
Sort by value is the most primitive computing task I can think of.
Pharmacy machine uses "barcode recognition to identify an item, pick it up and send it down a chute... Using AI, the robot is also able to automatically prioritise medication with the shortest expiry date". How is any of that AI? It's just barcode automation
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cd...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cd...
NHS in focus: Could AI 'patients' help to train doctors?
From GPs surgeries to hospitals across England, we take a look at the challenges faced and how NHS teams are responding.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 22, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Sort by value is the most primitive computing task I can think of.
Saw an Episcopal church with a Galatians 3:28 sign outside of it. And I just want to say... beautiful passage, love the theology, we in the church know what it means.
But to the passerby "THERE IS NEITHER JEW NOR GREEK" might read differently! 📕
But to the passerby "THERE IS NEITHER JEW NOR GREEK" might read differently! 📕
January 21, 2026 at 11:23 PM
Saw an Episcopal church with a Galatians 3:28 sign outside of it. And I just want to say... beautiful passage, love the theology, we in the church know what it means.
But to the passerby "THERE IS NEITHER JEW NOR GREEK" might read differently! 📕
But to the passerby "THERE IS NEITHER JEW NOR GREEK" might read differently! 📕
Bible nerds: In your opinion, can something be canon-by-proxy?
e.g. the Book of Enoch is not canon, but are the parts of Enoch cited by the Letter of Jude canon?
e.g. the Book of Enoch is not canon, but are the parts of Enoch cited by the Letter of Jude canon?
January 20, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Bible nerds: In your opinion, can something be canon-by-proxy?
e.g. the Book of Enoch is not canon, but are the parts of Enoch cited by the Letter of Jude canon?
e.g. the Book of Enoch is not canon, but are the parts of Enoch cited by the Letter of Jude canon?
This year's GOE questions for those interested:
www.episcopalgbec.org/previous-exa... 📕
www.episcopalgbec.org/previous-exa... 📕
www.episcopalgbec.org
January 20, 2026 at 2:51 PM
This year's GOE questions for those interested:
www.episcopalgbec.org/previous-exa... 📕
www.episcopalgbec.org/previous-exa... 📕
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elections have (immediate) consequences.
January 17, 2026 at 9:06 PM
elections have (immediate) consequences.
Did Americans used to have a better/more nuanced understanding of Protestant denominations?
We’re watching Cheers and there are several jokes that I don’t think 95% of people would get today. Eg. Woody has a episode-long crisis after finding out his Lutheran fiancée is ELCA because he’s LCMS.
We’re watching Cheers and there are several jokes that I don’t think 95% of people would get today. Eg. Woody has a episode-long crisis after finding out his Lutheran fiancée is ELCA because he’s LCMS.
January 15, 2026 at 12:56 PM
Did Americans used to have a better/more nuanced understanding of Protestant denominations?
We’re watching Cheers and there are several jokes that I don’t think 95% of people would get today. Eg. Woody has a episode-long crisis after finding out his Lutheran fiancée is ELCA because he’s LCMS.
We’re watching Cheers and there are several jokes that I don’t think 95% of people would get today. Eg. Woody has a episode-long crisis after finding out his Lutheran fiancée is ELCA because he’s LCMS.
James Talarico tells you he’s Presbyterian just by looking at him.
January 15, 2026 at 12:50 PM
James Talarico tells you he’s Presbyterian just by looking at him.
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Bishop Barron has said nothing about ICE terrorizing the state in which diocese is located, btw
January 12, 2026 at 11:57 PM
Bishop Barron has said nothing about ICE terrorizing the state in which diocese is located, btw
We must defeat the Conefederacy.
January 14, 2026 at 8:35 PM
We must defeat the Conefederacy.
If the devil is six, then God is seven!
January 14, 2026 at 6:17 PM
If the devil is six, then God is seven!
River Brun
Hackensack River
The Mississippi.
January 13, 2026 at 4:34 PM
River Brun
Next month I will be turning 40 and also…turning deacon!📕
January 13, 2026 at 12:14 PM
Next month I will be turning 40 and also…turning deacon!📕
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This year I'm working on giving up Pelagianism in hopes that this will earn more favor with God
January 12, 2026 at 3:24 PM
This year I'm working on giving up Pelagianism in hopes that this will earn more favor with God
*whispers* I actually had fun answering two of my GOE questions so far. 📕
January 6, 2026 at 10:07 PM
*whispers* I actually had fun answering two of my GOE questions so far. 📕
Day 1: Scripture and Worship DONE
January 5, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Day 1: Scripture and Worship DONE
Ready to GOE.
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January 4, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Ready to GOE.
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Being inundated with emails from parishioners at my field ed parish with words of support for my upcoming GOEs. I’m so blessed.
January 3, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Being inundated with emails from parishioners at my field ed parish with words of support for my upcoming GOEs. I’m so blessed.
When you did these things and I kept silent,
you thought I was exactly like you.
Psalm 50:21
you thought I was exactly like you.
Psalm 50:21
January 3, 2026 at 3:01 PM
When you did these things and I kept silent,
you thought I was exactly like you.
Psalm 50:21
you thought I was exactly like you.
Psalm 50:21
In the last month I’ve seen at least three clergy positions open up that were formerly filled by a newly-ordained person/curate that are now seeking “an experienced priest”. 📕
January 2, 2026 at 10:05 PM
In the last month I’ve seen at least three clergy positions open up that were formerly filled by a newly-ordained person/curate that are now seeking “an experienced priest”. 📕
After watching the Stranger Things finale I’m of the opinion that it would have been a classic piece of television if it had stuck to the original 8 episode limited mini-series vision.
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January 2, 2026 at 12:28 PM
After watching the Stranger Things finale I’m of the opinion that it would have been a classic piece of television if it had stuck to the original 8 episode limited mini-series vision.
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My dream is to do this with church stuff in TV and movies. It’s always wrong and I always annoy my wife pointing it out.
I did some uncredited work as a “military consultant” on early seasons of “Army Wives.” Mainly fixed uniform and appearance stuff in the background.
Share a piece of lore about yourself
December 31, 2025 at 8:38 PM
My dream is to do this with church stuff in TV and movies. It’s always wrong and I always annoy my wife pointing it out.