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Vickie Willis @vwwillis.bsky.social · 3d

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Religious protesters say ICE threatens religious freedom in Chicago

(RNS) — Despite potential danger, religious leaders and faith activists have been a visible presence at Chicago-area ICE protests, some waving signs with slogans such as ‘Love thy neighbor’ and ‘Who w...

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Vickie Willis @vwwillis.bsky.social · 10d

Sadly true, Dr. Tisby. I pray that we can find a way to center Jesus in our faith. That's why I'm attending the upcoming "life through a Jesus Lens" conference in Nashville. There won't be any room for white Christian Nationalism if we keep Jesus at the center. jesusworldview.org/events/

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Vickie Willis @vwwillis.bsky.social · 10d

Register here: jesusworldview.org/events/

Events – Jesus Worldview Initiative-

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Vickie Willis @vwwillis.bsky.social · 10d

At the Life Through a Jesus Lens conference in October, speakers will help us reflect on how
do we lead (Greg Jones/ Belmont Univ. Pres), how do we do justice ( @druhart.bsky.social ), how do we look at morality (ethicist David Gushee), and how do we do congregational life though a Jesus lens?

A flyer with the photos of speakers at an upcoming conference named Life Through a Jesus Lens. Speakers include Greg Jones, President of Belmon University, ethicist David Gushee, and speaker and author Drew Hart. The conference is hosted by the Rev. Charlie Curb Center for Faith Leadership at Belmont University and the Gospel and Our Culture Network. Go to Jesusworldview.org for more information

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Vickie Willis @vwwillis.bsky.social · 10d

Americanized Christianity today often harms those whom Jesus loved and called us to love. Have you been concerned about how the Christian faith has been redirected from its primary calling to follow Jesus on the way of Love? Consider attending this upcoming Nashville [email protected]

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Vickie Willis @vwwillis.bsky.social · 29d

Perhaps those of us who call ourselves Christ followers could avoid some of this baggage if we kept Jesus at the center of our faith.

An October conference in Nashville will explore this topic. jesusworldview.org

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Mark Wingfield @markwingdallas.bsky.social · Sep 4

Not all ideas are equally valid, and not all beliefs are equally true. There is reality and there is fantasy.

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The lunatics are now in charge – Baptist News Global

If you consider yourself “pro-life,” take a stand on the side life for those already born and not just embryos in a womb.

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Vickie Willis @vwwillis.bsky.social · Aug 20

I loved reading this man's story. Thank you for posting. Yes, he and many like him are America.

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Vickie Willis @vwwillis.bsky.social · Aug 10

Great names already mentioned. I will add @amandatylerbjc.bsky.social . She's not super active on here but she wrote this book: bookshop.org/p/books/how-...

How to End Christian Nationalism

Check out How to End Christian Nationalism - The essential guidebook for Christians alarmed by the rising tide of Christian nationalism yet unsure how to counter it. Christian nation...

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Vickie Willis @vwwillis.bsky.social · Jul 11

2/2 - email to Ron Hart I believe all people are made in the image of God. And we should never joke about treating anyone as anything less. I hope someone who cares for you helps you see that comments like these are nothing to be proud of. You should be ashamed of yourself.

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Vickie Willis @vwwillis.bsky.social · Jul 11

Here's the email I sent him: I know you have won awards for humor, but I - along with many other Tennesseans -find no humor in today's column in the Chattanooga Times Free Press. To make a joke about alligators eating people is offensive. I know you think it's funny because they are immigrants. 1/2

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Vickie Willis @vwwillis.bsky.social · Jun 20

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Vickie Willis @vwwillis.bsky.social · May 24

Don't wanna pay for rights to copyrighted works? Hm. Sounds like the early days of Napster.

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Vickie Willis @vwwillis.bsky.social · Apr 19

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Thanks to our readers we've been able to grow while other publications are furloughing reporters. We're now in Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Cookeville, Murfreesboro, the Tri Cities, Murfreesboro, ...

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Vickie Willis @vwwillis.bsky.social · Apr 19

Without Sam Stockard and others from @tennesseelookout.com and Justin from @tnholler it would be so much harder to keep up with news from the TN Gen Assembly.

Make a donation today. Local journalism matters.

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Vickie Willis @vwwillis.bsky.social · Apr 19

Stockard on the Stump: Tennessee immigrant student bill losing momentum tennesseelookout.com/2025/04/18/s...

Stockard on the Stump: Tennessee immigrant student bill losing momentum • Tennessee Lookout

Tennessee’s bill restricting education for undocumented immigrant students could be dead for the year, foiling a challenge to Plyler v. Doe.

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Vickie Willis @vwwillis.bsky.social · Apr 17

@thetnholler.bsky.social Do you expect the bill to come to the House floor for a vote on Monday? It's hard to keep up!

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Mark Wingfield @markwingdallas.bsky.social · Apr 17

Hugely important. Please read

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An Easter message from Jennifer, wife of Kilmar Abrego Garcia – Baptist News Global

Nothing represents who we have allowed ourselves to become more than the unlawful abduction of Kilmar Abrego Garcia.

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Vickie Willis @vwwillis.bsky.social · Apr 14

Thanks, as always for your reporting from the committee rooms.

I attended the rally and it was inspiring.

Vickie Willis @vwwillis.bsky.social · Apr 11

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✔️The Senate version of the bill requires school districts to check the citizenship status of all enrollees. This additional task will increase administrative COSTs in our school districts. Plus, I’m concerned how this info will be used.

Vickie Willis @vwwillis.bsky.social · Apr 11

(3) And, think about it.

🏠Even if someone rents, they are still paying property taxes. Because I can guarantee that their landlord accounts for this cost when setting the rental rate.

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Vickie Willis @vwwillis.bsky.social · Apr 11

(2/)💲Bill supporters claim they are concerned about the cost of educating undocumented children. Schools are generally funded with sales taxes and property taxes. Immigrants buy things! They pay taxes on these purchases just like the rest of us.

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Vickie Willis @vwwillis.bsky.social · Apr 11

(1/ )The TN Senate passed a bill that will bar children without legal status from TN public schools. The bill goes before the House Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee on Monday April 14. TENNESSEANS: write subcommittee members today! wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Committ...
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Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee - TN General Assembly

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Vickie Willis @vwwillis.bsky.social · Apr 10

(3 of 3) This doesn’t have to be a left-vs-right bill. Some Republicans have already voted against this bill or the comparable one in the House as it has progressed through committees.
You can do the right thing now and vote against passage of SB 0836.

Vickie Willis @vwwillis.bsky.social · Apr 10

(2 of 3) You are a former educator. Please think about the outcomes if this bill passes. Is it really in the best interest of our state for children who live here not to receive an education? Principals and business owners in our state have expressed their opposition.

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