Dean Dettloff
@deandettloff.bsky.social
Philosophy PhD | liberation theology | Toronto
Organizing in churches against imperialism. I teach a class or two at the Institute for Christian Studies (www.icscanada.edu). Writing a book on liberation theology and degrowth with @mattbernico.bsky.social
Organizing in churches against imperialism. I teach a class or two at the Institute for Christian Studies (www.icscanada.edu). Writing a book on liberation theology and degrowth with @mattbernico.bsky.social
Pinned
Enough Is Enough: Degrowth, Capitalism, and Liberation Theology
Enough Is Enough argues that economic and theological direction offered by liberation theology gives a unique paradigm for Christians to question the hegemony of growth and orient themselves according...
www.fortresspress.com
A quick reminder that you can pre-order Enough Is Enough, the book I co-authored with @mattbernico.bsky.social on capitalism, degrowth, and liberation theology. It's out May 12, but it's not too early to pick up a copy, and/or ask your local library to get one!
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Every kid dreams of growing up to become a key functionary in a crypto hoarding company.
Crypto hoarding company shares under pressure as risk appetite wanes reut.rs/4rregCM
Crypto hoarding company shares under pressure as risk appetite wanes
Fresh turbulence in the crypto market is weighing on shares of companies that stockpile bitcoin and other tokens on their balance sheets, stoking concerns over stress in the niche but fast-growing sector.
reut.rs
November 28, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Every kid dreams of growing up to become a key functionary in a crypto hoarding company.
This is climate change denialism.
Premier Smith and I have agreed to a framework built on shared ambitions — to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, unlock the full potential of Alberta’s energy resources, and build a stronger, more sustainable, more competitive economy.
November 28, 2025 at 2:38 AM
This is climate change denialism.
This is so easy because there are 5 Pirates of the Caribbean movies. That's a whole quarter of the list done already.
You’re gonna need a bigger boat: the 20 best films set on water – ranked!
You’re gonna need a bigger boat: the 20 best films set on water – ranked!
As L’Atalante is re-released, we count down the best movies set largely on ships, boats, barges, yachts, steamers and trimarans. Submarines banned, as they’re under water
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2025 at 12:38 AM
This is so easy because there are 5 Pirates of the Caribbean movies. That's a whole quarter of the list done already.
Guys is that good for the climate
Canada rolls back climate rules in energy deal with Alberta reut.rs/3MaNsXf
Canada rolls back climate rules in energy deal with Alberta
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney signed an agreement with Alberta's premier on Thursday that rolls back certain climate rules to spur investment in energy production, while encouraging construction of a new oil pipeline to the West Coast.
reut.rs
November 27, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Guys is that good for the climate
Good on Guilbeault.
#Breaking: Former environment minister Steven Guilbeault resigns from cabinet following Carney government's energy deal with Alberta
Steven Guilbeault resigns from Mark Carney’s cabinet
Before entering elected politics, Guilbeault was a famed environmentalist.
www.thestar.com
November 27, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Good on Guilbeault.
"One guy, it doesn't matter who, swears there's a poll out there that says people want to be invaded." What kind of sourcing is this lol
November 27, 2025 at 1:56 PM
"One guy, it doesn't matter who, swears there's a poll out there that says people want to be invaded." What kind of sourcing is this lol
My co-authored book with @mattbernico.bsky.social on degrowth, capitalism, and liberation theology is out this May!
www.fortresspress.com/store/produc...
www.fortresspress.com/store/produc...
November 27, 2025 at 2:39 AM
My co-authored book with @mattbernico.bsky.social on degrowth, capitalism, and liberation theology is out this May!
www.fortresspress.com/store/produc...
www.fortresspress.com/store/produc...
I could put together a tight five*
*An audience of exactly five interested people
*An audience of exactly five interested people
Your stand up routine is for an incredibly niche market.
November 26, 2025 at 9:12 PM
I could put together a tight five*
*An audience of exactly five interested people
*An audience of exactly five interested people
These new Gen Z Heraclitus translations could really spark a new wave of interest in the pre-Socratics
water is lowkey fire
November 26, 2025 at 8:40 PM
These new Gen Z Heraclitus translations could really spark a new wave of interest in the pre-Socratics
as a good Catholic I never use AI I only use chatGOD (prayer)
Pope Leo XIV told students not to use artificial intelligence for homework, saying that AI ‘won’t stand in authentic wonder before the beauty of God’s creation.’
Even God Is Worried About ChatGPT
Pope Leo XIV told students not to use artificial intelligence for homework, saying that AI ‘won’t stand in authentic wonder before the beauty of God’s creation.’
www.vulture.com
November 26, 2025 at 8:39 PM
as a good Catholic I never use AI I only use chatGOD (prayer)
Reposted by Dean Dettloff
Pax Christi USA mourns the loss of Sr. Dr. Jamie Phelps, a brilliant theologian who was one of the first Black women to earn a doctorate in Catholic theology. “Sr. Jamie embodied a profound joy at the intersectionality of being Black, female, Catholic, and religious." She died Nov. 22 in Michigan.
Sr. Dr. Jamie Phelps, OP, presente!
On Saturday, Nov. 22, Pax Christi USA received the sad news that Sr. Dr. Jamie Phelps, OP, had passed away at age 84 at the Dominican Life Center in Adrian, Michigan. Sister Jamie T. Phelps, OP, theologian, advocate for social and racial justice, and Black Catholic Studies pioneer, dies at 84
paxchristiusa.org
November 26, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Pax Christi USA mourns the loss of Sr. Dr. Jamie Phelps, a brilliant theologian who was one of the first Black women to earn a doctorate in Catholic theology. “Sr. Jamie embodied a profound joy at the intersectionality of being Black, female, Catholic, and religious." She died Nov. 22 in Michigan.
Reposted by Dean Dettloff
Peaceful climate protest is being policed more heavily than far right activism – with environmental activists charged at three times the rate of nationalist agitators, according to new data we've obtained https://gwitness.org/48j8QAW
UK climate activists charged three times more than far-right
Climate protesters are being disproportionately charged following arrest, despite far-right protestors being more violent, new evidence suggests
gwitness.org
November 26, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Peaceful climate protest is being policed more heavily than far right activism – with environmental activists charged at three times the rate of nationalist agitators, according to new data we've obtained https://gwitness.org/48j8QAW
It's kind of wild how Carney is working overtime to double down on tying Canadian growth to an energy source that's guaranteed to tank this century.
Prime Minister Mark Carney said his government is negotiating an agreement with Alberta that “creates necessary conditions” for the future construction of a new oil pipeline to Canada’s west coast.
Carney’s Pipeline Gambit Hinges on BC and Faulty Carbon Market
Prime Minister Mark Carney said his government is negotiating an agreement with Alberta that “creates necessary conditions” for the future construction of a new oil pipeline to Canada’s west coast.
bloom.bg
November 26, 2025 at 3:04 AM
It's kind of wild how Carney is working overtime to double down on tying Canadian growth to an energy source that's guaranteed to tank this century.
Reposted by Dean Dettloff
Utterly and appallingly wicked
Trump Admin planning a rule to re-decide whether *every* refugee who entered under Biden meets their criteria for a refugee. That’s 230,000 people! And no appeals!
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
www.reuters.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Utterly and appallingly wicked
Concerned that I'm starting to get some very particular targeted ads
November 24, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Concerned that I'm starting to get some very particular targeted ads
Just got back from COP30 and I have really bad news about how capitalism is coordinating efforts to ensure a better outcome for all.
“Capitalism forces you to wake up at 7am against your body’s natural rhythms” no that’s Taylorism and if you don’t like living in a society that coordinates effort to ensure a better outcome for all then I don’t think you’ll love the alternatives
November 24, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Just got back from COP30 and I have really bad news about how capitalism is coordinating efforts to ensure a better outcome for all.
We should definitely be willing to produce eternally toxic nuclear waste to power this kind of stuff.
Everything about this might be the saddest thing I’ve ever seen
November 24, 2025 at 1:55 PM
We should definitely be willing to produce eternally toxic nuclear waste to power this kind of stuff.
Reposted by Dean Dettloff
I know people are closely following what's going on the US and the horrors of ICE, but do you know how Canada is quickly and quietly is growing its deportation machinery?
Canada plans to increase deportations by 25 percent over the next two years. 25 PERCENT!!!
Here are 5 other things to know:
Canada plans to increase deportations by 25 percent over the next two years. 25 PERCENT!!!
Here are 5 other things to know:
November 21, 2025 at 12:54 AM
I know people are closely following what's going on the US and the horrors of ICE, but do you know how Canada is quickly and quietly is growing its deportation machinery?
Canada plans to increase deportations by 25 percent over the next two years. 25 PERCENT!!!
Here are 5 other things to know:
Canada plans to increase deportations by 25 percent over the next two years. 25 PERCENT!!!
Here are 5 other things to know:
Reposted by Dean Dettloff
Nuns and advocates filed a lawsuit against Trump’s administration, claiming the government is encroaching on their religious freedom by barring them from providing religious rites and services to immigrant detainees.
religionnews.com/2025/11/20/c...
religionnews.com/2025/11/20/c...
Catholic clergy, nuns sue Trump admin over Communion access for ICE detainees
(RNS) — ‘The Catholic Church recognizes service to people on the margins as corporal works of mercy that are cornerstones of Christianity,’ the legal complaint reads.
religionnews.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Nuns and advocates filed a lawsuit against Trump’s administration, claiming the government is encroaching on their religious freedom by barring them from providing religious rites and services to immigrant detainees.
religionnews.com/2025/11/20/c...
religionnews.com/2025/11/20/c...
I am! No injuries from it thankfully.
@deandettloff.bsky.social yo, my brother, are you safe from that fire? Be blessed!
November 20, 2025 at 10:16 PM
I am! No injuries from it thankfully.
We did it
Climate activists award Canada satirical ‘fossil of the day’ title at COP30
Climate activists award Canada satirical ‘fossil of the day’ title at COP30
Canada was singled out for the first time in more than a decade for "flushing years of climate action down the drain," said Climate Action Network International.
www.thestar.com
November 19, 2025 at 11:42 PM
We did it
What's up from Brazil
November 11, 2025 at 1:22 AM
What's up from Brazil
Reposted by Dean Dettloff
“Federal authorities told demonstrators Friday that there would be ‘no more prayer’ in front of or inside the Broadview ICE facility, in a move that mystified local leaders and raised legal questions.” blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/07/f...
Feds Tell Faith Leaders 'No More Prayer' Outside Broadview Facility
In a possible violation of the First Amendment, federal officials instructed demonstrators to stop holding religious gatherings outside the immigration processing facility in suburban Broadview after ...
blockclubchicago.org
November 8, 2025 at 12:04 PM
“Federal authorities told demonstrators Friday that there would be ‘no more prayer’ in front of or inside the Broadview ICE facility, in a move that mystified local leaders and raised legal questions.” blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/07/f...
Reposted by Dean Dettloff
As reports of overcrowded conditions, poor sanitation and supervision and rotten food at ICE detention facilities continue to circulate in the media and among immigrant advocates, the physical well-being of detainees has come under scrutiny.
More immigrants are dying in ICE detention
An effort to dehumanize immigrant people has contributed to federal indifference as the death toll among ICE detainees spikes this year.
www.americamagazine.org
November 7, 2025 at 3:07 AM
As reports of overcrowded conditions, poor sanitation and supervision and rotten food at ICE detention facilities continue to circulate in the media and among immigrant advocates, the physical well-being of detainees has come under scrutiny.
So like, the Democrats could say, today, that if elected they're determined to identify these and other agents, immediately expel them, and dismantle what is a transparently unsalvageable agency. There is nothing stopping them from making this commitment.
“They didn’t just walk in chasing one person, they went into multiple rooms asking and looking for teachers while children were present,” Ramirez said. “This is an agency that has gone rogue and it an agency that believes that as long as they can cover their face, they can get away with anything.”
Families "horrified" after daycare teacher pulled out of school by federal agents.
The incident happened in front of parents and children at Rayito de Sol in North Center, a parent said. They believe the employee, who cares for infants, is legally allowed to work in the United State...
www.chalkbeat.org
November 7, 2025 at 1:34 AM
So like, the Democrats could say, today, that if elected they're determined to identify these and other agents, immediately expel them, and dismantle what is a transparently unsalvageable agency. There is nothing stopping them from making this commitment.