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David W. Congdon

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Senior Editor, University Press of Kansas | Lecturer, KU | Who Is a New Christian? (Cambridge, 2024) | Bylines: Christian Century, Sojourners, Presby Outlook, Revealer

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David W. Congdon @dwcongdon.com · 5d

I have a new article out in @christiancentury.bsky.social responding to Trump and Dolan's comments about Charlie Kirk being a missionary. I argue they were right—and this tells us something important about the legacy of Christian mission.

Christian Century @christiancentury.bsky.social · 5d

“Cardinal Dolan and President Trump are right about this. Kirk was indeed a missionary—and that’s precisely the problem.”

– @dwcongdon.com

www.christiancentury.org/features/yes...

Yes, Charlie Kirk was a missionary

Trump is right about this—but not for the reasons he...

www.christiancentury.org

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Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 1h

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Nicholas Grossman @nicholasgrossman.bsky.social · 12h

The First Amendment explicitly guarantees:

-the right of the people peaceably to assemble
-to petition the Government for a redress of grievances
-the free exercise of religion
-freedom of speech

If this priest had also been press, ICE would have violated all five 1A freedoms at once.

Kurt @flglchicago.bsky.social · 15h

Here’s video of the incident

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Marjorie James Keenan @unenthusiast.com · 16d

Under the moonlight, you see a sight that almost stops your heart

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David W. Congdon @dwcongdon.com · 15h

I’ve watched this several times now and it really is something. Clearly Miller was giving away their game plan to announce martial law and invoke the Insurrection Act. That’s not really a surprise—we’ve seen this coming for months. But it was fascinating to see the higher ups shut down the interview

Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 18h

Stephen Miller just said the quiet part out loud claiming that Trump has plenary authority when it comes to deploying troops. (Plenary means full authority.) After making the statement, he froze completely, like a deer in headlights. The video is worth watching.

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David W. Congdon @dwcongdon.com · 19h

Yes, very true.

David W. Congdon @dwcongdon.com · 22h

The absurdly named Alliance Defending Freedom continues their campaign to enforce White Christian supremacy.

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Anthea Butler @antheabutler.bsky.social · 23h

So since I'm annoyed let me say a few things today.Some folks have been writing about Christian Nationalism and apocalyptic right wing movements for YEARS here in the US. YEARS. Do we get to have a platform in major mags and newspapers... rarely.

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David W. Congdon @dwcongdon.com · 1d

Yes they are.

David W. Congdon @dwcongdon.com · 1d

I think we have to pair this with the distinction I use in my book between theological voluntarism and intellectualism. Voluntarism says that something is right because a person in authority says so; intellectualism says something is right because it is publicly evident and reasonable.

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David W. Congdon @dwcongdon.com · 1d

This article offers a useful distinction between vertical (divine command) and horizontal (neighbor-love) morality as a way to understand MAGA Christians.
www.huffpost.com/entry/vertic...

What Drives MAGA Christians' Un-Christian Actions? Experts Say It Comes Down To This.

This framework reveals why some MAGA-aligned Christians act in ways that contradict Jesus’ teachings.

www.huffpost.com

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David W. Congdon @dwcongdon.com · 1d

Also known as Gleichschaltung.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Trump: "We're gonna stop this crime. We're gonna go city by city."

David W. Congdon @dwcongdon.com · 1d

Also known as Gleichschaltung.

David W. Congdon @dwcongdon.com · 1d

Congrats!

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Rebecca Colesworthy @rcolesworthy.bsky.social · 1d

FYI happening this Thursday—free and open to all. Just click the link to register. Featuring @dwcongdon.com, @dawnd.bsky.social, and Alyssa Napier talking all things diss to book—what’s the diff b/w them, how to find a press/approach an editor, tips for proposal writing. Join us & spread the word!

Association of University Presses @aupresses.bsky.social · 1d

All are invited to the first in Publishing with University Presses Webinar Series, "Turning Your Dissertation into a Book," Oct 9 at 1pm ET. Organized by our Faculty Outreach Committee with the Rutgers Ctr for Minority Serving Institutions.

Register here: https://buff.ly/UiOAr5M

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David W. Congdon @dwcongdon.com · 1d

I’m one of the panelists for this event. It’s open to the public if you’re interested.

Association of University Presses @aupresses.bsky.social · 1d

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David W. Congdon @dwcongdon.com · 1d

It was pointed out to me recently that Hanna Reichel mentions my work in their inaugural lecture as the Charles Hodge Chair in Systematic Theology at Princeton Seminary. You can watch the brilliant lecture online, and I recommend it. (They mention me at 51:45.)
www.youtube.com/live/147M15v...

Inaugural Lecture of Dr. Hanna Reichel: “Reformed Callings”

YouTube video by Princeton Theological Seminary

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David W. Congdon @dwcongdon.com · 2d

Very good article in this morning's @kansasreflector.com on Todd Arrington by @claywires.bsky.social. The article provides helpful clarification and context for this story.
kansasreflector.com/2025/10/06/a...

'A mystery to me:' Eisenhower library director ousted after sword denial, but he doesn't blame Trump • Kansas Reflector

We don’t know for certain why Todd Arrington was ousted as the Eisenhower library director, a role he filled for a bit more than a year.

kansasreflector.com

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David W. Congdon @dwcongdon.com · 2d

Absolutely

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Mark Copelovitch @mcopelov.bsky.social · 2d

👇🎯 Look around. The case for more, not less, liberal arts education remains as strong as ever.

Michael Hobbes @michaelhobbes.bsky.social · 4d

Being a podcaster costs $40 for a decent mic and $18 per month for hosting. The hard part is having something interesting to say. Get a degree in that!

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Greg Sargent @gregsargent.bsky.social · 2d

Here's a more theorized version of this idea in a must-listen convo between @lioneltrolling.bsky.social and Dylan Riley: MAGA's violent radical core prevents MAGA's expansion. As I suggested in my version, the actual MAGA agenda fractures the Trump coalition.

www.unpopularfront.news/p/the-battle...

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David W. Congdon @dwcongdon.com · 2d

Excellent news

Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 2d

NEW: Second, expanded TRO issued in Oregon case challenging Trump's National Guard deployment to the state bars any state or D.C. National Guard being deployed to Oregon.

Update at Law Dork: www.lawdork.com/p/judge-bloc...

[Update, 11:45 p.m.: By Sunday night, a second temporary restraining order was issued in the case, barring the Trump administration from sending any National Guard federalized under 10 U.S.C. 12406 to Oregon from any state or D.C. The move followed actions by the Trump administration overnight to send members of the California National Guard to Oregon and plans to do so as to the Texas National Guard as well.

At a hastily called hearing on Sunday night, Immergut harshly questioned the Justice Department lawyer before her, Eric Hamilton, asking him — while noting that he is an officer of the court — “Do you believe this is appropriate way to deal with my order?”

Issuing the second TRO in as many days in the case, Immergut called the Trump administration’s actions in apparent response to her first order “in direct contravention” of it.

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Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 2d

He’s trying to provoke a war.

The Associated Press @apnews.com · 2d

BREAKING: President Donald Trump is activating up to 400 Texas National Guard personnel for deployment to Oregon, Illinois and possibly elsewhere, per Hegseth memo in court filing.

California governor says Trump is sending 300 California National Guard members to Oregon

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says the Trump administration is sending 300 California National Guard members to Oregon.

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Senator Ron Wyden @wyden.senate.gov · 2d

Video taken one hour ago outside the Portland ICE facility of the violent insurrectionists in question

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Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 2d

NEW: Oregon and Portland filed an amended complaint in their lawsuit against Trump tonight, with a new plaintiff added who is joining them: California. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF OREGON
PORTLAND DIVISION
STATE OF OREGON, the CITY OF PORTLAND, and the STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Plaintiffs,
v.
DONALD TRUMP, in his official capacity as
Case No.
AMENDED COMPLAINT FOR DECLARATORY AND INJUNCTIVE
RELIEF
OF DEFENSE; KRISTI NOEM, in her official apacity as Secretary of Homeland Security; nd U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY,
Defendants.

N. Cross-State Deployment of California National Guard to Oregon
110. On the evening of Saturday, October 4, 2025, after this Court issued a temporary restraining order blocking the attempted federalization of Oregon National Guard personnel to deploy to Portland, Oregon, the U.S. Army Northern Command communicated to the California Military Department Executive Leadership that they intended to send 200 of the federalized California National Guard personnel in Los Angeles to Portland.
111. As of 6:30 a.m. on Sunday, October 5 one transport carrying approximately 100
federalized California National Guard personnel had already departed from Los Angeles to Portland, with additional transport scheduled for later in the day. Additionally, California
Military Department Executive Leadership learned that all 300 federalized California National
Guard personnel will be imminently deployed to Portland.
112. Also on Sunday, October 5, 2025, the California Military Department received an order extending the federalization of the 300 federalized California National Guard personnel
through January 31, 2026.

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Matt Zoller Seitz @mattzollerseitz.bsky.social · 2d

Referring to political opponents as insects is one of the most used items in the authoritarian tool kit

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2d

Trump to the Navy: "We have to take care of this little gnat that's on our shoulder called the Democrats."

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