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C. Andrew ‘Andy’ Doyle

@texasbishop9.bsky.social

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Met Jesus on a pilgrimage; still walking. Prayers for the world, you and me + a few opinions of bishop, author, husband, father, author, who likes to fly fish, overland, camping, and vinyl collector. Andy’s Book Page amzn.to/3Owc7Dq

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C. Andrew ‘Andy’ Doyle @texasbishop9.bsky.social · Aug 29

“Separation of Church and State” - I don’t think you know what that means. Like humanists and atheists the people of every faith actually can and will hold their elected officials accountable for their actions and lack of actions.

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C. Andrew ‘Andy’ Doyle @texasbishop9.bsky.social · Jul 3

A bit on the BBB or TB as we say in Texas.

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The Big Blasphemous Bill

The GOP’s sweeping legislation would make it official: The economy is America’s god, and people will be sacrificed on its altar.

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C. Andrew ‘Andy’ Doyle @texasbishop9.bsky.social · Jul 2

Echoing contemplative clarity and moral urgency, Doyle invites readers to develop a personal rule of life: a rhythm of prayer, rest, Sabbath, fasting, and contemplation.

—Ron Starbuck

C. Andrew ‘Andy’ Doyle @texasbishop9.bsky.social · Jul 2

In a world filled with push notifications and algorithmic anxieties, Doyle frames spiritual resistance not as a culture war, but as cultivation—a recovery of the ancient Christian insight that our bodies, our relationships, and our attention are sacred terrain.
—Ron Starbuck

C. Andrew ‘Andy’ Doyle @texasbishop9.bsky.social · Jul 2

Thank you Ron! www.amazon.com/Unabashed-Fa...

Unabashed Faith: Resisting Anti-Spiritual Influences in the Modern World

Unabashed Faith: Resisting Anti-Spiritual Influences in the Modern World [Doyle, C. Andrew] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Unabashed Faith: Resisting Anti-Spiritual Influences in the Modern World

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C. Andrew ‘Andy’ Doyle @texasbishop9.bsky.social · Jun 27

A few thoughts on Church and war with Stanley Hauerwas: www.christiancentury.org/article/chur...

The church cannot bless war

A Christianity that affirms the state’s wars is not Christianity. It is...

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C. Andrew ‘Andy’ Doyle @texasbishop9.bsky.social · Jun 18

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Silence protects the system.
Truth opens the way to justice.
Let’s not deny the harm—let’s repair it.

C. Andrew ‘Andy’ Doyle @texasbishop9.bsky.social · Jun 18

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Fixing it requires:
– Admitting it happens
– Strengthening due process
– Improving oversight
– Valuing the dignity of every person, citizen or not

C. Andrew ‘Andy’ Doyle @texasbishop9.bsky.social · Jun 18

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Why does it happen?
– ICE training contradicts policy
– Data systems are flawed
– Officers aren’t always supervised
– Human error goes unchecked

C. Andrew ‘Andy’ Doyle @texasbishop9.bsky.social · Jun 18

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Case 2: A 2-year-old U.S. citizen was deported to Honduras with her mother.
A federal judge later called it unconstitutional and a violation of due process.

C. Andrew ‘Andy’ Doyle @texasbishop9.bsky.social · Jun 18

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Case 1: Kilmar Abrego Garcia—a U.S. legal resident—was deported to El Salvador.
The Supreme Court later ruled the government had to bring him back.

C. Andrew ‘Andy’ Doyle @texasbishop9.bsky.social · Jun 18

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The Government Accountability Office (GAO) reported that at least 70 U.S. citizens were likely deported between 2015–2020.
That’s not speculation—it’s on record.

C. Andrew ‘Andy’ Doyle @texasbishop9.bsky.social · Jun 18

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Yes, U.S. citizens have been deported—despite what some claim.
This isn’t theory. It’s happened. And it’s been acknowledged by courts and Congress.

C. Andrew ‘Andy’ Doyle @texasbishop9.bsky.social · Jun 17

Ordained 30 years today! Wow.

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C. Andrew ‘Andy’ Doyle @texasbishop9.bsky.social · Jun 14

Here is a better link my mobile followers: texasbishop.blogspot.com/2025/06/a-ch...

A Christian Declaration Amid Crisis

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The Atlantic @theatlantic.com · Jun 14

A broken media ecosystem is allowing many Americans to embrace a false idea of what's happening in Los Angeles, @cwarzel.bsky.social writes.

The L.A. Distortion Effect

Yet again, I’m running out of ways to explain how bad this is.

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C. Andrew ‘Andy’ Doyle @texasbishop9.bsky.social · Jun 14

Thoughts upon today in America.

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The Ninth Bishop of Texas

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C. Andrew ‘Andy’ Doyle @texasbishop9.bsky.social · Jun 14

15/ Let them hear: Christ is Lord. Let them see: the Church stands with dignity, justice, and love—for all. #ChristianWitness #FaithOverFear

C. Andrew ‘Andy’ Doyle @texasbishop9.bsky.social · Jun 14

14/ Our pulpits must not echo parties. Let them echo the Gospel. The people will look to you this Sunday. #ChristAloneIsLord #ChurchInThePublicSquare

C. Andrew ‘Andy’ Doyle @texasbishop9.bsky.social · Jun 14

13/ 5. Church, Be Courageous
The Barmen Church risked all to declare Christ alone is Lord. We must be ready to do the same. #BarmenDeclaration #ChristianCourage

C. Andrew ‘Andy’ Doyle @texasbishop9.bsky.social · Jun 14

12/ Using force against civilians or deporting the innocent violates the Gospel. We must not be silent. #FaithInAction #BonhoefferMoment

C. Andrew ‘Andy’ Doyle @texasbishop9.bsky.social · Jun 14

11/ 4. Stand With the Vulnerable
God stands with the oppressed. So must we. #StandWithTheOppressed #GospelAndJustice

C. Andrew ‘Andy’ Doyle @texasbishop9.bsky.social · Jun 14

10/ Our faith calls us to prophetic engagement, not apathy. In love, justice, and courage. #PropheticFaith #FaithOverFear

C. Andrew ‘Andy’ Doyle @texasbishop9.bsky.social · Jun 14

9/ 3. Convivial Christian Citizenship
I remind us: we are Christians before citizens. Allegiance to God first. #ChristianCitizenship #ChurchAndState

C. Andrew ‘Andy’ Doyle @texasbishop9.bsky.social · Jun 14

8/ Deporting citizens, silencing dissent, toppling elected leadership—this is not righteousness. It is sin. #DeportationJustice #MoralReckoning