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Eric Vanden Eykel

@evandeneykel.bsky.social

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Ph.D. Christian Origins, Associate Professor of Religious Studies @ Ferrum College. Black Lives Matter. Views expressed here are my own, and do not reflect the views of my employer. he/him

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Eric Vanden Eykel @evandeneykel.bsky.social · 4d

I found this as I was going through old photos this morning ❤️

A family-style portrait of four people dressed in dark, gothic clothing with serious expressions. The father and mother are labeled “Job” and “Ecclesiastes,” the daughter “Lamentations,” and the smiling, brightly dressed younger son “Proverbs.”

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Eric Vanden Eykel @evandeneykel.bsky.social · 7d

While in an airport today, I asked ChatGPT to generate an image featuring “old guys in an airport.” Honestly this is perfect. I’m glad they are there to make sure the planes dock and push back safely! ❤️

A row of five men staring intentionally out of an airport window

Eric Vanden Eykel @evandeneykel.bsky.social · 7d

I’ve written for The Conversation and have been told by their editors a few times that my drafts have too much “opinion.” This piece suggests that policy is applied selectively. Oof. I’m sorry.

Eric Vanden Eykel @evandeneykel.bsky.social · 7d

It’s apparently easier to troll a government than it is to run one.

Eric Vanden Eykel @evandeneykel.bsky.social · 9d

a group of people applauding with barbarosgif written in the corner

ALT: a group of people applauding with barbarosgif written in the corner

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Eric Vanden Eykel @evandeneykel.bsky.social · 9d

I did some writing today.

a man is standing in front of a sign that says ' usted leadership for a stronger america '

ALT: a man is standing in front of a sign that says ' usted leadership for a stronger america '

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Eric Vanden Eykel @evandeneykel.bsky.social · 9d

Well that settles it.

Eric Vanden Eykel @evandeneykel.bsky.social · 9d

Obviously an outie because this is where the Holy Spirit proceeds from.

Eric Vanden Eykel @evandeneykel.bsky.social · 9d

Take your sleep deprived attempts at humor elsewhere. This is a serious Christology thread.

Eric Vanden Eykel @evandeneykel.bsky.social · 10d

He is quite insistent that Jesus had no belly button!

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Eric Vanden Eykel @evandeneykel.bsky.social · 10d

Tonight my 5-year-old and I discussed whether Jesus had a belly button, and how your answer to that question says a lot about your Christology. Anyway that’s a normal conversation that people sometimes have.

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Eric Vanden Eykel @evandeneykel.bsky.social · 13d

Honestly, being left behind isn’t so bad when there are discounted books to be had.

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Eric Vanden Eykel @evandeneykel.bsky.social · 13d

Amazon is offering the Judeophobia book at a pretty deep discount right now (77%!). If you were waiting for a deal, I think the universe is tapping you on the shoulder now!

Judeophobia and the New Testament: Texts and Contexts

Judeophobia and the New Testament: Texts and Contexts [Rollens, Sarah E., Vanden Eykel, Eric M., Warren, Meredith J. C.] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Judeophobia and the New Testament: Texts and Contexts

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Eric Vanden Eykel @evandeneykel.bsky.social · 21d

I had a brother laser printer 20 years ago that I could’ve probably left out in the rain and it would’ve still worked. I regret getting rid of it almost every day.

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Eric Vanden Eykel @evandeneykel.bsky.social · 21d

Listen, now you're just being reckless.

Eric Vanden Eykel @evandeneykel.bsky.social · 21d

I am not a violent person, and yet every time I have to delete and reinstall my HP printer because it disconnected itself again, I imagine myself as one of the characters in Office Space.

In other news: there is never a good reason to purchase an HP inkjet printer.

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Eric Vanden Eykel @evandeneykel.bsky.social · 21d

I blame the algorithm.

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Eric Vanden Eykel @evandeneykel.bsky.social · 21d

I'm calling the police.

Eric Vanden Eykel @evandeneykel.bsky.social · 21d

Agree to disagree.

Screenshot showing Chuck Schumer as a trending topic on Bluesky, with the label “hot” circled.

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Eric Vanden Eykel @evandeneykel.bsky.social · 27d

Thanks sir.

Eric Vanden Eykel @evandeneykel.bsky.social · 27d

My latest for @religiondispatches.org

Charlie Kirk’s Death Makes Visible What Gun Advocates Would Prefer to Deny: That This Violent Culture Spares No One

A shooting is never something to trivialize. Bullets rip through walls, through flesh, and through families. Even when they miss their mark, even when they spare life but not the body, they leave a wo...

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Eric Vanden Eykel @evandeneykel.bsky.social · 27d

Seeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

Eric Vanden Eykel @evandeneykel.bsky.social · 28d

Anyone looking for concrete examples of how hagiographies come to exist should pay very close attention to their social media for the next week or so. Good grief.

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Eric Vanden Eykel @evandeneykel.bsky.social · Sep 2

Oh wow! I didn’t know that, but it makes sense!

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Eric Vanden Eykel @evandeneykel.bsky.social · Sep 2

This makes exactly as much sense as the “Baby on Board” stickers.

Bumper sticker on the back of the car that reads “no baby on board. Feel free to run into me.“

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