Jeff Seaton
@jeffseaton.bsky.social
Husband, homemaker, pastor, church doctor, politics nerd, novice disciple of Jesus.
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Today, we remember the fourteen young women whose lives were stolen at Polytechnique Montréal 36 years ago.
Their names are a solemn reminder of the devastating toll of gender-based violence — and the responsibility that comes with our remembrance.
Their names are a solemn reminder of the devastating toll of gender-based violence — and the responsibility that comes with our remembrance.
December 6, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Today, we remember the fourteen young women whose lives were stolen at Polytechnique Montréal 36 years ago.
Their names are a solemn reminder of the devastating toll of gender-based violence — and the responsibility that comes with our remembrance.
Their names are a solemn reminder of the devastating toll of gender-based violence — and the responsibility that comes with our remembrance.
My book, Who's Minding the Story? The United Church of Canada Meets 'A Secular Age' is on sale for 50% off at Wipf & Stock:
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Who’s Minding the Story?- Wipf and Stock Publishers
Who's Minding the Story? examines the trajectory of the United Church of Canada since its heyday in the mid-1960s. Jeff Seaton argues that the denomination a...
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November 16, 2025 at 1:49 AM
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Use code CONFSHIP at checkout.
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I appreciated this thoughtful reflection on male lonelines, and what can be done about it:
www.theguardian.com/wellness/202...
www.theguardian.com/wellness/202...
Want more friends? A better social life? Be like my 85-year-old buddy Gerry
Friendship falters due to the belief it should just happen on its own. The solution: make a conscious effort to be social
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October 4, 2025 at 4:44 PM
I appreciated this thoughtful reflection on male lonelines, and what can be done about it:
www.theguardian.com/wellness/202...
www.theguardian.com/wellness/202...
I actually no longer believe that people “don’t believe the science” about climate change—they just don’t want to accept the changes necessary. It’s not a problem fixed by better information, because it’s a moral problem of basic selfishness.
‘A war of the truth’: Europe’s heatwaves are failing to spur support for climate action
Voters may feel hotter summers are ‘too much’ but they appear to tolerate roll-back of policies to stop global heating
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July 4, 2025 at 5:54 PM
I actually no longer believe that people “don’t believe the science” about climate change—they just don’t want to accept the changes necessary. It’s not a problem fixed by better information, because it’s a moral problem of basic selfishness.
This makes sense to me.
MPs have personal beliefs, but also solemn duties: that’s why they must reject the assisted dying bill this week | Gordon Brown
Our obligations to each other are ill served if laws focus unduly on those who want assisted dying. The priority should be the best palliative care, says former prime minister Gordon Brown
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June 16, 2025 at 8:02 PM
This makes sense to me.
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Wow when I saw this post, it was so wild, I had to look up the raw trade data for myself.
Sure enough, U.S. wine exports to Canada have fallen off a cliff:
Sure enough, U.S. wine exports to Canada have fallen off a cliff:
June 9, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Wow when I saw this post, it was so wild, I had to look up the raw trade data for myself.
Sure enough, U.S. wine exports to Canada have fallen off a cliff:
Sure enough, U.S. wine exports to Canada have fallen off a cliff:
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Grateful to have an audience with His Majesty King Charles III this afternoon.
Tomorrow, His Majesty will deliver the Speech from the Throne, nearly 70 years after Canada’s Sovereign first opened Parliament. It is an historic honour that matches the weight of our times.
Tomorrow, His Majesty will deliver the Speech from the Throne, nearly 70 years after Canada’s Sovereign first opened Parliament. It is an historic honour that matches the weight of our times.
May 26, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Grateful to have an audience with His Majesty King Charles III this afternoon.
Tomorrow, His Majesty will deliver the Speech from the Throne, nearly 70 years after Canada’s Sovereign first opened Parliament. It is an historic honour that matches the weight of our times.
Tomorrow, His Majesty will deliver the Speech from the Throne, nearly 70 years after Canada’s Sovereign first opened Parliament. It is an historic honour that matches the weight of our times.
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Pope Francis was a voice of moral clarity.
April 21, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Pope Francis was a voice of moral clarity.
Today’s sermon is for the Babette’s Feast fans out there!
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March 17, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Today’s sermon is for the Babette’s Feast fans out there!
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Not unreasonably, the Canadians are seriously pissed!
Former Canadian PM Jean Chrétien, aged 91, to Trump:
"From one old guy to another, stop this nonsense. Canada will never join the US... My mother taught us good manners. She would have been ashamed of me if I had treated anyone the way the president has treated my PM and the President of Ukraine."
"From one old guy to another, stop this nonsense. Canada will never join the US... My mother taught us good manners. She would have been ashamed of me if I had treated anyone the way the president has treated my PM and the President of Ukraine."
March 9, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Not unreasonably, the Canadians are seriously pissed!
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NEW: In a landslide (86%), the Canadian Liberal Party elects Mark Carney as its new leader, he will be the next Canadian PM.
But perhaps not for long. Elections incoming. That said Canadian Liberals were heading for a drubbing before Trump, who has revived their fortunes.
But perhaps not for long. Elections incoming. That said Canadian Liberals were heading for a drubbing before Trump, who has revived their fortunes.
March 9, 2025 at 10:35 PM
NEW: In a landslide (86%), the Canadian Liberal Party elects Mark Carney as its new leader, he will be the next Canadian PM.
But perhaps not for long. Elections incoming. That said Canadian Liberals were heading for a drubbing before Trump, who has revived their fortunes.
But perhaps not for long. Elections incoming. That said Canadian Liberals were heading for a drubbing before Trump, who has revived their fortunes.
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Dear America,
Like our Canadian cousins, we Brits strongly dislike your corrupt President.
Like our Canadian cousins, we Brits strongly dislike your corrupt President.
In 2.5 weeks, Donald Trump has gone from a +38 net favourability rating among Reform UK voters to -8
All Britons
Favourable: 15% (-7 from 16-17 Feb)
Unfavourable: 80% (+7)
Reform UK voters
Favourable: 45% (-21)
Unfavourable: 53% (+25)
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All Britons
Favourable: 15% (-7 from 16-17 Feb)
Unfavourable: 80% (+7)
Reform UK voters
Favourable: 45% (-21)
Unfavourable: 53% (+25)
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
March 5, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Dear America,
Like our Canadian cousins, we Brits strongly dislike your corrupt President.
Like our Canadian cousins, we Brits strongly dislike your corrupt President.
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I’ve been consistently surprised that Canada’s Commonwealth status hasn’t been put to UK govt ministers more. The King (about whom Trump claims “great respect”) is head of state of Canada. Trump is saying he should be head of state of Canada. Is the UK govt neutral on that?
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau:
"Today, the United States launched a trade war against Canada - their closest partner and ally, their closest friend. At the same time, they're talking about working positively with Russia, appeasing Vladimir Putin - a lying murderous dictator. Make that makes sense."
"Today, the United States launched a trade war against Canada - their closest partner and ally, their closest friend. At the same time, they're talking about working positively with Russia, appeasing Vladimir Putin - a lying murderous dictator. Make that makes sense."
March 4, 2025 at 11:31 PM
I’ve been consistently surprised that Canada’s Commonwealth status hasn’t been put to UK govt ministers more. The King (about whom Trump claims “great respect”) is head of state of Canada. Trump is saying he should be head of state of Canada. Is the UK govt neutral on that?
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As I reflect on my most hospitable experiences as a guest, none involve bulletins. They all involve someone helping me: handing me a book, helping me through a strange service, a warm smile. Maybe we are missing hospitality encounters because we think the paper does it. 2/3
March 4, 2025 at 4:52 PM
As I reflect on my most hospitable experiences as a guest, none involve bulletins. They all involve someone helping me: handing me a book, helping me through a strange service, a warm smile. Maybe we are missing hospitality encounters because we think the paper does it. 2/3
It looks like we’re in for a competitive election after all!
March 3, 2025 at 12:58 AM
It looks like we’re in for a competitive election after all!
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Making Canada Great Again 🇨🇦. The latest polling by Ipsos Canada has the Liberal Party ahead by two points. Six weeks ago it was 26 points behind! www.ipsos.com/en-ca/libera...
February 25, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Making Canada Great Again 🇨🇦. The latest polling by Ipsos Canada has the Liberal Party ahead by two points. Six weeks ago it was 26 points behind! www.ipsos.com/en-ca/libera...
I think one of the most serious risks we face in the next four years is losing our grip on the truth. It’s such a relief to read journalism like this.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/f...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/f...
Kyiv’s White House wooing implodes as Zelenskyy tells the truth about Trump | Julian Borger
All America’s allies know that Trump is trapped in a disinformation bubble, but Zelenskyy said it out loud
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February 19, 2025 at 8:18 PM
I think one of the most serious risks we face in the next four years is losing our grip on the truth. It’s such a relief to read journalism like this.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/f...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/f...
“Death literacy” can make an important difference at a crucial time in our care for loved ones:
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
‘It can be really frightening’: knowing the common signs that a loved one is dying can help in their final days | Lydia Hales
Death is confronting, heartbreaking and unpredictable – information and open discussions can make a difficult experience more meaningful
www.theguardian.com
February 17, 2025 at 9:12 PM
“Death literacy” can make an important difference at a crucial time in our care for loved ones:
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
I’ve found this prayer to be so comforting of late:
February 15, 2025 at 3:30 AM
I’ve found this prayer to be so comforting of late:
Can we just be clear that if Canada were to join the United States, we wouldn’t be the 51st state—we would be the 51st to 63rd states, with 26 Senators and over 50 members of the House of Representatives—ensuring a near permanent Democratic majority in Congress.
February 2, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Can we just be clear that if Canada were to join the United States, we wouldn’t be the 51st state—we would be the 51st to 63rd states, with 26 Senators and over 50 members of the House of Representatives—ensuring a near permanent Democratic majority in Congress.
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This is also about Trudeau quitting but very interesting nonetheless.
Pro Trump leader of Canadian Conservatives, Pierre Poilievre, sees his poll lead collapse (down 18 points, from 25 to 7) as soon as Trump is inaugurated.
Trump had spent the transition talking about annexing Canada.
If not an outlier, early sign Trump may hurt his right wing allies abroad.
Trump had spent the transition talking about annexing Canada.
If not an outlier, early sign Trump may hurt his right wing allies abroad.
The liberals seem to be getting a Trump bounce
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January 23, 2025 at 9:58 AM
This is also about Trudeau quitting but very interesting nonetheless.
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Just finished listening to the audiobook version of this stimulating book by @askwilliamblake.bsky.social I was led to it via Charles Taylor's latest, Coamic Connections.
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A Secret History of Christianity: Jesus, the Last Inkling, and the Evolution of Consciousness (Unabridged)
Religion & Spirituality · 2024
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January 9, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Just finished listening to the audiobook version of this stimulating book by @askwilliamblake.bsky.social I was led to it via Charles Taylor's latest, Coamic Connections.
books.apple.com/ca/audiobook...
books.apple.com/ca/audiobook...