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Dion Forster @digitaldion.bsky.social · 2d

Here is a copy of the interview on Cape Talk on Donald Trump's threat to send the military into Nigeria, supposedly to protect Christians.

I would be grateful for your thoughts and feedback:
youtu.be/qywlFDXf_p0?...

Trump’s Christian crusade in Nigeria

YouTube video by CapeTalk

youtu.be

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Dion Forster @digitaldion.bsky.social · 2d

It was such a special day with colleagues from the PThU International Faculty of Theology, Stellenbosch University and The University of the Western Cape at a longstanding collaborative conference (I first attended in 2014, and every year since).

Deep friendships, rich theological reflection!

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Dion Forster @digitaldion.bsky.social · 2d

This morning I spoke with Lester Kiewiet on CapeTalk about how Donald #Trump is instrumentalising Nigerian suffering to pander to his populist voter base. This has very little to do with #Nigeria it is a populist tactic that is dangerous and ill-informed.

Read here: doi.org/10.5117/KT20...

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Dion Forster @digitaldion.bsky.social · 5d

Bakfiets. Havermelk. Existentiële vragen. Het complete Amsterdam-pakket.

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Dion Forster @digitaldion.bsky.social · 6d

A blessed Reformation Day! I give thanks for the Church in its various forms throughout history and the world. I am grateful for this community of imperfect people that nurtures faith, offers care, works for justice and seeks to be faithful. May we be more like Jesus, the one who lives for others.

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Dion Forster @digitaldion.bsky.social · 7d

The Amsterdam Centre for Religion, Peace and Justice Studies kindly featured a profile about my work on their website. If you would like to know more about what J am up to, please see the link below.

religionpeacejustice.com/news/dion-a-...

Dion A. Forster: Public Theology as peace, justice and hope (with a spine!) - ACRPJ

Dion A. Forster: Public Theology as peace, justice and hope (with a spine!) Background “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst...

religionpeacejustice.com

Dion Forster @digitaldion.bsky.social · 8d

Please join me in congratulating (soon to be!) Dr @elijahkeay who defended his PhD this afternoon, @stellenboschuni

After some corrections, Elijah will graduate and the dissertation will be published. It was a joy to supervise alongside my friend and colleague Prof. @robert_vosloo1

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Dion Forster @digitaldion.bsky.social · 8d

Blessings to my Dutch friends voting today. May love outshine fear, justice guide your choices, and hope lead the way forward for all.

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Dion Forster @digitaldion.bsky.social · 12d

LLMs don’t reflect humanity they reflect a subset, trained on WEIRD (Western, Educated, Industrialised, Rich, Democratic) data. Models like GPT mirror Anglo-American moral and cultural norms.

Cultural dominance in data = cultural dominance in AI.

Study: scholar.harvard.edu/sites/schola...

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Dion Forster @digitaldion.bsky.social · 14d

Yesterday I made the final edits to the new book that @vonsinnerrudolf and I have done on Public Theologies in Brazil and South Africa. I have sent the manuscript to the series editor for final review and approval!

It is an amazing project, the fruit of a long friendship!

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Dion Forster @digitaldion.bsky.social · 17d

I am so grateful to be re-appointed as an Associate of the Allan Gray Centre for Values-Based Leadership at @UCTGSB.

Grateful to work with Prof Kurt April & colleagues doing remarkable research & teaching on ethical, values-based leadership.

Learn more: www.gsb.uct.ac.za/allan-gray-c...

#UCT #GSB

Allan Gray Centre for Values-Based Leadership

Allan Gray Centre for Values Based Leadership at the University of Cape Town challenges organisations and individuals with purpose, and resilience.

www.gsb.uct.ac.za

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Dion Forster @digitaldion.bsky.social · 20d

Yesterday was the Master’s Graduation for Peace, Trauma and Religion and Research Master’s at @VUamsterdam.
Congratulations to all, especially to my students Joel Hannas (cum laude), Zuzana van de Weijer, Job van Lobenstein (cum laude).
It’s a privilege to journey with you. 🎓✨ #VUA #theology #peace

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Dion Forster @digitaldion.bsky.social · 21d

Dear friends,

You are invited to a public lecture entitled: ‘The Bread of Angels: A Phenomenological Reading of Evagrius Ponticus’

by Dr Khegan Delport, 27 October 2025, 14.00-15.30 At: VU Amsterdam, Room NU-02A55
Or online, contact Dion Forster for the link.

Dion Forster @digitaldion.bsky.social · 21d

My new review essay, “Polyphonic Readings,” has just been published in African Christian Theology.

It reflects on the excellent book, Reading Hebrews and 1 Peter from Majority World Perspectives.

Read it here 👉 doi.org/10.69683/m9m...

Polyphonic Readings | African Christian Theology

doi.org

Dion Forster @digitaldion.bsky.social · 23d

A hearty congratulations to the students from @vuamsterdam School of Religion and Theology and @pthu_nl students who graduated with the Bachelor of Theology, or Bachelor of Religion and Theology, degree today. It was wonderful to celebrate your hard work with families, friends!

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Dion Forster @digitaldion.bsky.social · 27d

Today I had the privilege of joining fellow new professors from @vuamsterdam for a luncheon hosted by our Rector, Prof. dr. Jeroen Geurts. A moment to reflect on hope-filled education and to give thanks for the students, colleagues, and opportunities that made this possible.

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Dion Forster @digitaldion.bsky.social · 28d

It was a stunning ride to the office this morning! I have a radio interview and then a class, so I came in early. It was worth it! The beautiful mist, and a calm campus! So grateful!

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Dion Forster @digitaldion.bsky.social · 29d

We are so grateful! Liam got his Dutch driver’s license today! Well done Lee! May you have many safe and fun years of driving! 🚗🙌🎊❤️

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Dion Forster @digitaldion.bsky.social · Oct 7

The seasons are changing in Amsterdam. It is beautiful! 🍁

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Dion Forster @digitaldion.bsky.social · Sep 24

A blessed heritage day to all of my South African friends and siblings!

Dion Forster @digitaldion.bsky.social · Sep 24

This morning I was interviewed by @lesterkk on @CapeTalk about the so-called prophecies of a rapture taking place today. Of course it has to do with faith, but also politics, psychology, and history. You can listen to the interview here: www.primediaplus.com/countdown-to... #Rapture

Countdown to Rapture: what makes extreme religious groups popular

Primedia+ is your brand-new online content hub, home to the iconic radio stations you love 947, 702, Kfm, CapeTalk, and EWN all in one convenient location. It's more than just radio and news, it's an ...

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Dion Forster @digitaldion.bsky.social · Sep 22

Once in a while…

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Dion Forster @digitaldion.bsky.social · Sep 20

A wonderful visit with dear friends! And while they were shopping, I enjoyed a pleasure of a different kind!

Dion Forster @digitaldion.bsky.social · Sep 17

Our beautiful little red car reached a massive milestone yesterday! 222222 km! Two hundred thousand two hundred and twenty two kilometers! Our little Peugeot is 21 years old, simple, practical, and a real blessing to us and our friends! What a joy!

Dion Forster @digitaldion.bsky.social · Sep 15

Congratulations to Dr Charles Ekwu-Ojo Ajogi! It was a joy to be an ‘opponent’ at this excellent PhD defence on the beautiful campus of my Alma Mater, Radboud University, Nijmegen. Such a joy, an amazing piece of research, bringing back beautiful memories!