Rev. Dr. Michael Woolf
@revdrmichaelwoolf.bsky.social
Pastor, Activist, Theologian. The Gospel is anti-fascist, and so am I. Building a new world through the sanctuary movement, combating Islamophobia, and reparations.. https://www.michaelcaseywwoolf.com/
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My wife @annapiela.bsky.social and I wrote a new book that comes out in January - Confronting Islamophobia in the Church. Invite us to your church, book group, or podcast, please! If you could help us spread the word and even preorder the book, we'd be grateful. www.judsonpress.com/Products/J32...
My review of Wicked 2 is out in the @christiancitizen.bsky.social. For an anti-fascist parable, that ending was alarming. "If the folks who have peddled fascism and broken laws in this country are allowed to just float off in hot air balloons, we will simply be right back here again in a few years."
The ending of ‘Wicked: For Good’ is irresponsible — Christian Citizen
I probably should not be as disappointed in “Wicked: For Good” as I am, but when a film self-consciously seeks to speak about our modern-day context, I want it to give us creative ways to extricate ou...
www.christiancitizen.us
January 1, 2026 at 8:33 PM
My review of Wicked 2 is out in the @christiancitizen.bsky.social. For an anti-fascist parable, that ending was alarming. "If the folks who have peddled fascism and broken laws in this country are allowed to just float off in hot air balloons, we will simply be right back here again in a few years."
My Stranger Things review:
a man in a suit and tie is crying with his eyes closed in a dark room .
ALT: a man in a suit and tie is crying with his eyes closed in a dark room .
media.tenor.com
January 1, 2026 at 8:17 PM
My Stranger Things review:
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Absolutely beautiful piece.
As a Muslim, it renewed my love for the Qur’anic Jesus & Mary, & how they are in dialogue with the Biblical stories. Thank you.
Prayers for more justice & more peace in 2026.
As a Muslim, it renewed my love for the Qur’anic Jesus & Mary, & how they are in dialogue with the Biblical stories. Thank you.
Prayers for more justice & more peace in 2026.
My latest on what reading the Quran can teach us during Christmas. "Personally, it has made my faith more capacious to encounter the holy in other traditions, tracing both the ways that its truth coincides with what my tradition teaches, or offers a critique or other way of believing."
“My advice to read the Quran is usually met with a mix of skepticism and surprise, as Christians are not used to looking outside of their tradition for meaningful reflections on their most sacred figures.”
– @revdrmichaelwoolf.bsky.social
– @revdrmichaelwoolf.bsky.social
December 31, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Absolutely beautiful piece.
As a Muslim, it renewed my love for the Qur’anic Jesus & Mary, & how they are in dialogue with the Biblical stories. Thank you.
Prayers for more justice & more peace in 2026.
As a Muslim, it renewed my love for the Qur’anic Jesus & Mary, & how they are in dialogue with the Biblical stories. Thank you.
Prayers for more justice & more peace in 2026.
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People seem perplexed when I tell them that one of the best sources for reflecting on Jesus' birth during Christmas is the Quran. The stories are rich and embodied in ways that the Bible can sometimes miss. They awaken awe, and isn't that what we're all after? My article 👇 👇 👇
Reading the Qur’an at Christmastide
God seems more real to me when I encounter other traditions’ reflections on what God is...
www.christiancentury.org
December 31, 2025 at 4:32 PM
People seem perplexed when I tell them that one of the best sources for reflecting on Jesus' birth during Christmas is the Quran. The stories are rich and embodied in ways that the Bible can sometimes miss. They awaken awe, and isn't that what we're all after? My article 👇 👇 👇
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My latest on what reading the Quran can teach us during Christmas. "Personally, it has made my faith more capacious to encounter the holy in other traditions, tracing both the ways that its truth coincides with what my tradition teaches, or offers a critique or other way of believing."
“My advice to read the Quran is usually met with a mix of skepticism and surprise, as Christians are not used to looking outside of their tradition for meaningful reflections on their most sacred figures.”
– @revdrmichaelwoolf.bsky.social
– @revdrmichaelwoolf.bsky.social
Reading the Quran at Christmastide
God seems more real to me when I encounter other traditions’ reflections on what God is...
www.christiancentury.org
December 31, 2025 at 4:25 PM
My latest on what reading the Quran can teach us during Christmas. "Personally, it has made my faith more capacious to encounter the holy in other traditions, tracing both the ways that its truth coincides with what my tradition teaches, or offers a critique or other way of believing."
People seem perplexed when I tell them that one of the best sources for reflecting on Jesus' birth during Christmas is the Quran. The stories are rich and embodied in ways that the Bible can sometimes miss. They awaken awe, and isn't that what we're all after? My article 👇 👇 👇
Reading the Qur’an at Christmastide
God seems more real to me when I encounter other traditions’ reflections on what God is...
www.christiancentury.org
December 31, 2025 at 4:32 PM
People seem perplexed when I tell them that one of the best sources for reflecting on Jesus' birth during Christmas is the Quran. The stories are rich and embodied in ways that the Bible can sometimes miss. They awaken awe, and isn't that what we're all after? My article 👇 👇 👇
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Proud of @revdrmichaelwoolf.bsky.social for writing this excellent piece. #Islam #Islamophobia #Muslim #Christian #Christianity
“My advice to read the Quran is usually met with a mix of skepticism and surprise, as Christians are not used to looking outside of their tradition for meaningful reflections on their most sacred figures.”
– @revdrmichaelwoolf.bsky.social
– @revdrmichaelwoolf.bsky.social
Reading the Quran at Christmastide
God seems more real to me when I encounter other traditions’ reflections on what God is...
www.christiancentury.org
December 31, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Proud of @revdrmichaelwoolf.bsky.social for writing this excellent piece. #Islam #Islamophobia #Muslim #Christian #Christianity
My latest on what reading the Quran can teach us during Christmas. "Personally, it has made my faith more capacious to encounter the holy in other traditions, tracing both the ways that its truth coincides with what my tradition teaches, or offers a critique or other way of believing."
“My advice to read the Quran is usually met with a mix of skepticism and surprise, as Christians are not used to looking outside of their tradition for meaningful reflections on their most sacred figures.”
– @revdrmichaelwoolf.bsky.social
– @revdrmichaelwoolf.bsky.social
Reading the Quran at Christmastide
God seems more real to me when I encounter other traditions’ reflections on what God is...
www.christiancentury.org
December 31, 2025 at 4:25 PM
My latest on what reading the Quran can teach us during Christmas. "Personally, it has made my faith more capacious to encounter the holy in other traditions, tracing both the ways that its truth coincides with what my tradition teaches, or offers a critique or other way of believing."
Reposted by Rev. Dr. Michael Woolf
This! 👇👇👇 It's outrageous to have happened!
Say his name: Sheikh Fouad Saeed Abdulkadir. ICE killed him and he was an imam - can you imagine if it was a pastor? Christian nationalism kills. Fight it and fight #Islamophobia. Both are Christian problems and they are getting worse every day. We have to stand up to these ghouls.
December 31, 2025 at 3:23 AM
This! 👇👇👇 It's outrageous to have happened!
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From the Reverend Doctor who was pinned on the ground by ICE:
My wife @annapiela.bsky.social and I wrote a new book that comes out in January - Confronting Islamophobia in the Church. Invite us to your church, book group, or podcast, please! If you could help us spread the word and even preorder the book, we'd be grateful. www.judsonpress.com/Products/J32...
December 30, 2025 at 7:08 PM
From the Reverend Doctor who was pinned on the ground by ICE:
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My wife @annapiela.bsky.social and I wrote a new book that comes out in January - Confronting Islamophobia in the Church. Invite us to your church, book group, or podcast, please! If you could help us spread the word and even preorder the book, we'd be grateful. www.judsonpress.com/Products/J32...
December 1, 2025 at 5:55 PM
My wife @annapiela.bsky.social and I wrote a new book that comes out in January - Confronting Islamophobia in the Church. Invite us to your church, book group, or podcast, please! If you could help us spread the word and even preorder the book, we'd be grateful. www.judsonpress.com/Products/J32...
Reposted by Rev. Dr. Michael Woolf
Say his name: Sheikh Fouad Saeed Abdulkadir. ICE killed him and he was an imam - can you imagine if it was a pastor? Christian nationalism kills. Fight it and fight #Islamophobia. Both are Christian problems and they are getting worse every day. We have to stand up to these ghouls.
December 28, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Say his name: Sheikh Fouad Saeed Abdulkadir. ICE killed him and he was an imam - can you imagine if it was a pastor? Christian nationalism kills. Fight it and fight #Islamophobia. Both are Christian problems and they are getting worse every day. We have to stand up to these ghouls.
Come and see us talk! Also, if you’ve got a book group, pick our book and we will zoom in for sure with your group.
Also, come through to hear the authors of our second pick, the Rev. Dr. @annapiela.bsky.social and her husband, @revdrmichaelwoolf.bsky.social, talk about “Confronting Islamophobia in the Church” on Feb. 3rd at 6:00pm at the church. More here: www.semcoop.com/event/anna-p...
Anna Piela & Michael Woolf - "Confronting Islamophobia in the Church" | Seminary Co-op Bookstores
www.semcoop.com
December 28, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Come and see us talk! Also, if you’ve got a book group, pick our book and we will zoom in for sure with your group.
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Also, also, if you’re just in general need of a historic and progressive Baptist church on the South Side of Chicago, see more about this little beloved community here: www.hpuc.org
HPUC
Hyde Park Union Church Chicago Illinois
www.hpuc.org
December 28, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Also, also, if you’re just in general need of a historic and progressive Baptist church on the South Side of Chicago, see more about this little beloved community here: www.hpuc.org
Reposted by Rev. Dr. Michael Woolf
Also, come through to hear the authors of our second pick, the Rev. Dr. @annapiela.bsky.social and her husband, @revdrmichaelwoolf.bsky.social, talk about “Confronting Islamophobia in the Church” on Feb. 3rd at 6:00pm at the church. More here: www.semcoop.com/event/anna-p...
Anna Piela & Michael Woolf - "Confronting Islamophobia in the Church" | Seminary Co-op Bookstores
www.semcoop.com
December 28, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Also, come through to hear the authors of our second pick, the Rev. Dr. @annapiela.bsky.social and her husband, @revdrmichaelwoolf.bsky.social, talk about “Confronting Islamophobia in the Church” on Feb. 3rd at 6:00pm at the church. More here: www.semcoop.com/event/anna-p...
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If you’re aiming to read more in 2026 and are local to Hyde Park/want to join us virtually, come on out for my church’s Theology & Justice reading group! We’re reading some fiction and practical theology in the first three months and taking further recommendations. Holler if you have questions!
December 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM
If you’re aiming to read more in 2026 and are local to Hyde Park/want to join us virtually, come on out for my church’s Theology & Justice reading group! We’re reading some fiction and practical theology in the first three months and taking further recommendations. Holler if you have questions!
Say his name: Sheikh Fouad Saeed Abdulkadir. ICE killed him and he was an imam - can you imagine if it was a pastor? Christian nationalism kills. Fight it and fight #Islamophobia. Both are Christian problems and they are getting worse every day. We have to stand up to these ghouls.
December 28, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Say his name: Sheikh Fouad Saeed Abdulkadir. ICE killed him and he was an imam - can you imagine if it was a pastor? Christian nationalism kills. Fight it and fight #Islamophobia. Both are Christian problems and they are getting worse every day. We have to stand up to these ghouls.
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Want more content from me about just this thing? Consider pre-ordering @annapiela.bsky.social and my book that comes out next month - Confronting Islamophobia in the Church: Liturgical Tools for Justice. www.judsonpress.com/Products/J32...
December 28, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Want more content from me about just this thing? Consider pre-ordering @annapiela.bsky.social and my book that comes out next month - Confronting Islamophobia in the Church: Liturgical Tools for Justice. www.judsonpress.com/Products/J32...
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Was proud to be on @ms.now last night standing up for my beliefs and striking out against white Christian nationalism. These ideas don't just stay ideas, they have real world effects like ICE's murder of an imam. #Islamophobia is a big problem and we've got to come together to address it.
'A true spiritual emergency': Reverend on Trump admin.'s immigration tactics
YouTube video by MS NOW
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December 28, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Was proud to be on @ms.now last night standing up for my beliefs and striking out against white Christian nationalism. These ideas don't just stay ideas, they have real world effects like ICE's murder of an imam. #Islamophobia is a big problem and we've got to come together to address it.
Was proud to be on @ms.now last night standing up for my beliefs and striking out against white Christian nationalism. These ideas don't just stay ideas, they have real world effects like ICE's murder of an imam. #Islamophobia is a big problem and we've got to come together to address it.
'A true spiritual emergency': Reverend on Trump admin.'s immigration tactics
YouTube video by MS NOW
www.youtube.com
December 28, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Was proud to be on @ms.now last night standing up for my beliefs and striking out against white Christian nationalism. These ideas don't just stay ideas, they have real world effects like ICE's murder of an imam. #Islamophobia is a big problem and we've got to come together to address it.
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@revdrmichaelwoolf.bsky.social of the Lake Street Church of Evanston, IL, discusses this administration's aggressive tactics against immigrants, even as their official social media channels share holiday messages. www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxHa...
'A true spiritual emergency': Reverend on Trump admin.'s immigration tactics
YouTube video by MS NOW
www.youtube.com
December 28, 2025 at 2:32 PM
@revdrmichaelwoolf.bsky.social of the Lake Street Church of Evanston, IL, discusses this administration's aggressive tactics against immigrants, even as their official social media channels share holiday messages. www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxHa...
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@revdrmichaelwoolf.bsky.social thank you for speaking up on MS now.
December 28, 2025 at 12:39 AM
@revdrmichaelwoolf.bsky.social thank you for speaking up on MS now.
I will be on @ms.now's @theweekendprime.bsky.social at 8:30pm easter/ 7:30pm central tonight to talk about the intersections between immigration cruelty and Islamophobia. Tune in and tell me what you think!
December 27, 2025 at 6:24 PM
I will be on @ms.now's @theweekendprime.bsky.social at 8:30pm easter/ 7:30pm central tonight to talk about the intersections between immigration cruelty and Islamophobia. Tune in and tell me what you think!
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I wish that I could tell you that the crisis we are facing as a country was going to be resolved in our lifetime. What I can promise is that love wins and it all starts at Christmas. Because the true power is not with Herod; it is in the manger. Before that power, tyrants quake.
December 26, 2025 at 7:35 PM
I wish that I could tell you that the crisis we are facing as a country was going to be resolved in our lifetime. What I can promise is that love wins and it all starts at Christmas. Because the true power is not with Herod; it is in the manger. Before that power, tyrants quake.
I wish that I could tell you that the crisis we are facing as a country was going to be resolved in our lifetime. What I can promise is that love wins and it all starts at Christmas. Because the true power is not with Herod; it is in the manger. Before that power, tyrants quake.
December 26, 2025 at 7:35 PM
I wish that I could tell you that the crisis we are facing as a country was going to be resolved in our lifetime. What I can promise is that love wins and it all starts at Christmas. Because the true power is not with Herod; it is in the manger. Before that power, tyrants quake.