Jeremy Fuzy
@jeremyfuzy.bsky.social
digital editor @wordandway.bsky.social covering religion from a mainline protestant perspective • Mizzou j-school/UChicago divinity alumn • proud midwesterner + ozarker • Current/Sporting/US soccer supporter • midtown Kansas City cyclist
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For the first devotional entry in our week exploring Advent in a time of starvation, Rev. Rebecca Barnes of the @pcusa.bsky.social Hunger Program writes that our seasonal practices must include a gritty resolution to act in the face of injustice.
Unsettling Advent 2025, Day 8
“Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry and gave you food or thirsty and gave you something to drink?” (Matthew 25: 37)
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December 7, 2025 at 9:01 PM
For the first devotional entry in our week exploring Advent in a time of starvation, Rev. Rebecca Barnes of the @pcusa.bsky.social Hunger Program writes that our seasonal practices must include a gritty resolution to act in the face of injustice.
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Today’s issue of A Public Witness looks at the truth behind the Christian Nationalist fable of George Washington praying at Valley Forge.
The Trump Administration’s Favorite Fake Prayer Story
In September, the White House launched a new “America Prays” initiative to encourage Americans to gather together “with at least 10 people” and devote “one hour per week to praying for our country and...
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December 4, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Today’s issue of A Public Witness looks at the truth behind the Christian Nationalist fable of George Washington praying at Valley Forge.
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At Christmas tree lighting at Pentagon, Hegseth announced Franklin Graham will be preacher at December Pentagon prayer service. I reported earlier this week on the 6 preachers at monthly prayer events so far that included 1 of Graham's sons:
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December 4, 2025 at 3:03 AM
At Christmas tree lighting at Pentagon, Hegseth announced Franklin Graham will be preacher at December Pentagon prayer service. I reported earlier this week on the 6 preachers at monthly prayer events so far that included 1 of Graham's sons:
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huge W for heidegger and the existentialists, honestly
I think part of What's Going On with billionaires is that the daily friction of interacting with normal people is part of what anchors people to the real world, and once you have enough money to buy your way out of the friction you can knock down a load-bearing column propping up your sanity.
December 3, 2025 at 8:12 PM
huge W for heidegger and the existentialists, honestly
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The most dangerous thing about Hegseth is he thinks he's doing God's work. That mindset has justified a lot of war crimes, crusades, & atrocities. Reporters need to be including this angle:
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Pentagon Preachers Proclaim a Lord of War
After the ambush on National Guard members in Washington, D.C., last week, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced he would send 500 more troops to the nation’s capital.
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December 3, 2025 at 5:21 PM
The most dangerous thing about Hegseth is he thinks he's doing God's work. That mindset has justified a lot of war crimes, crusades, & atrocities. Reporters need to be including this angle:
publicwitness.wordandway.org/p/pentagon-p...
publicwitness.wordandway.org/p/pentagon-p...
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Not often that newsletters feature this kind of valuable reporting. Important work here. Follow the theology…
1st preacher at Hegseth's monthly Pentagon prayer services was his former pastor in Doug Wilson's denomination. Preachers since then: 3 Southern Baptist pastors, a grandson of Billy Graham, & a former NFL player accused of insider trading:
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Pentagon Preachers Proclaim a Lord of War
After the ambush on National Guard members in Washington, D.C., last week, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced he would send 500 more troops to the nation’s capital.
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December 1, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Not often that newsletters feature this kind of valuable reporting. Important work here. Follow the theology…
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December 2, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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We bring you original reporting/analysis at the intersection of religion, politics, and culture that you won’t get anywhere else — and you can help make it possible.
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Hegseth's 1st prayer service at Pentagon in May garnered lots of media coverage. But monthly event has been mostly ignored since. I tracked down who spoke at each one & watched latest event in November:
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Pentagon Preachers Proclaim a Lord of War
After the ambush on National Guard members in Washington, D.C., last week, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced he would send 500 more troops to the nation’s capital.
publicwitness.wordandway.org
December 1, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Hegseth's 1st prayer service at Pentagon in May garnered lots of media coverage. But monthly event has been mostly ignored since. I tracked down who spoke at each one & watched latest event in November:
publicwitness.wordandway.org/p/pentagon-p...
publicwitness.wordandway.org/p/pentagon-p...
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For today’s entry in our Unsettling Advent series, @matthewdtaylor.bsky.social writes that as wannabe tyrants arise and the authoritarian logic of empire finds purchase among Christian Nationalists, sincere followers of Jesus should listen afresh to Mary this Christmastime.
Unsettling Advent 2025, Day 2
Familiarity breeds contempt, but this Advent, in the face of rising authoritarianism and tyranny both in the U.S.
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December 1, 2025 at 2:19 PM
For today’s entry in our Unsettling Advent series, @matthewdtaylor.bsky.social writes that as wannabe tyrants arise and the authoritarian logic of empire finds purchase among Christian Nationalists, sincere followers of Jesus should listen afresh to Mary this Christmastime.
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Our early Thanksgiving week news roundup features insights from @kathrynpost.bsky.social, @fiona-murphy.bsky.social, @andrewlseidel.bsky.social, @bobbyrossjr.bsky.social, @robertdownen.bsky.social, @markwingdallas.bsky.social, @kellnerm.bsky.social, @interfaithalliance.org, and more!
Weekly Roundup: Nov. 26
We’re sending out the roundup early this week so we can gobble up some stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and more.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Our early Thanksgiving week news roundup features insights from @kathrynpost.bsky.social, @fiona-murphy.bsky.social, @andrewlseidel.bsky.social, @bobbyrossjr.bsky.social, @robertdownen.bsky.social, @markwingdallas.bsky.social, @kellnerm.bsky.social, @interfaithalliance.org, and more!
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It's Christ the King Sunday, which was created 100 years ago. But the claim "Christ is King" is used both to challenge & advance #ChristianNationalism, so we should consider the theological tension:
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Christ the Christian Nationalist Sunday?
On Thursday, the Michigan House of Representatives passed a resolution to officially declare Nov. 23 as “Christ the King Sunday” in the Mitten State.
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November 23, 2025 at 4:02 PM
It's Christ the King Sunday, which was created 100 years ago. But the claim "Christ is King" is used both to challenge & advance #ChristianNationalism, so we should consider the theological tension:
publicwitness.wordandway.org/p/christ-the...
publicwitness.wordandway.org/p/christ-the...
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1. Since I get asked about this: I think this is both a reasonable position and one I deeply disagree with — bc it's not a standard we apply to other political terms.
E.g., you'll get different answers if you ask folks to define "liberal" too — but we still use it. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/19/u...
E.g., you'll get different answers if you ask folks to define "liberal" too — but we still use it. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/19/u...
November 21, 2025 at 6:58 PM
1. Since I get asked about this: I think this is both a reasonable position and one I deeply disagree with — bc it's not a standard we apply to other political terms.
E.g., you'll get different answers if you ask folks to define "liberal" too — but we still use it. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/19/u...
E.g., you'll get different answers if you ask folks to define "liberal" too — but we still use it. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/19/u...
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Our fresh news roundup features insights from @jackjenkins.me, @bmietana.bsky.social, @patrickhealynyt.bsky.social, @presoutlook.bsky.social, @vimiller.bsky.social, @thejustindouglas.bsky.social, @christabrown.bsky.social, @ruthgraham.bsky.social, @rmitchrandall.bsky.social, and more!
Weekly Roundup: Nov. 21
Here’s the weekly roundup from A Public Witness. This week we published a piece about a special Advent focus and a look at the historical and present theological tensions with Christ the King Sunday.
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November 21, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Our fresh news roundup features insights from @jackjenkins.me, @bmietana.bsky.social, @patrickhealynyt.bsky.social, @presoutlook.bsky.social, @vimiller.bsky.social, @thejustindouglas.bsky.social, @christabrown.bsky.social, @ruthgraham.bsky.social, @rmitchrandall.bsky.social, and more!
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Both Dias & Graham explained they don't use term #ChristianNationalism. It's troubling that both religion reporters at national paper of record still won't use that term in the year of Project 2025. Seems like they're missing out on massive angle for understanding religion in US today. 2/
November 20, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Both Dias & Graham explained they don't use term #ChristianNationalism. It's troubling that both religion reporters at national paper of record still won't use that term in the year of Project 2025. Seems like they're missing out on massive angle for understanding religion in US today. 2/
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Many pastors who have spoken against Christian Nationalism will use this coming Christ the King Sunday to remind people of the dangers of that ideology.
While that seems like a natural implication, a Christian Nationalist politician just got the Michigan House to recognize the liturgical day.
While that seems like a natural implication, a Christian Nationalist politician just got the Michigan House to recognize the liturgical day.
Christ the Christian Nationalist Sunday?
On Thursday, the Michigan House of Representatives passed a resolution to officially declare Nov. 23 as “Christ the King Sunday” in the Mitten State.
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November 19, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Many pastors who have spoken against Christian Nationalism will use this coming Christ the King Sunday to remind people of the dangers of that ideology.
While that seems like a natural implication, a Christian Nationalist politician just got the Michigan House to recognize the liturgical day.
While that seems like a natural implication, a Christian Nationalist politician just got the Michigan House to recognize the liturgical day.
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Leaders of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies issued a statement today offering support for clergy who have been arrested while protesting ICE, including an American Baptist pastor (@revdrmichaelwoolf.bsky.social) in the Chicago area:
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American Baptist Leaders Praise Clergy Protesting ICE - Word&Way
Leaders of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies issued a statement Tuesday (Nov. 18) offering support for clergy who have been arrested while protesting ICE, including an American Baptist pasto...
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November 18, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Leaders of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies issued a statement today offering support for clergy who have been arrested while protesting ICE, including an American Baptist pastor (@revdrmichaelwoolf.bsky.social) in the Chicago area:
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wordandway.org/2025/11/18/a...
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The Michigan House of Representatives passed a resolution to officially declare Nov. 23 as "Christ the King Sunday." This #ChristianNationalist move is actually part of a larger theological & political tension with statements about Christ as King:
publicwitness.wordandway.org/p/christ-the...
publicwitness.wordandway.org/p/christ-the...
Christ the Christian Nationalist Sunday?
On Thursday, the Michigan House of Representatives passed a resolution to officially declare Nov. 23 as “Christ the King Sunday” in the Mitten State.
publicwitness.wordandway.org
November 18, 2025 at 9:21 PM
The Michigan House of Representatives passed a resolution to officially declare Nov. 23 as "Christ the King Sunday." This #ChristianNationalist move is actually part of a larger theological & political tension with statements about Christ as King:
publicwitness.wordandway.org/p/christ-the...
publicwitness.wordandway.org/p/christ-the...
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I will never forget having to edit Jamal’s final, posthumous piece for the Washington Post, after he was murdered.
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
Opinion | Jamal Khashoggi: What the Arab world needs most is free expression
The Arab world needs a modern version of the old transnational media so citizens can be informed about global events.
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November 18, 2025 at 6:48 PM
I will never forget having to edit Jamal’s final, posthumous piece for the Washington Post, after he was murdered.
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
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Contributing writer Sarah Blackwell reflects on the tragic juxtaposition of running in the beautiful Charlotte Marathon while ICE agents racially profiled and terrorized neighbors over the weekend.
Two Tales of One City - Word&Way
Contributing writer Sarah Blackwell reflects on the tragic juxtaposition of running in the beautiful Charlotte Marathon while ICE agents racially profiled and terrorized neighbors over the weekend.
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November 17, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Contributing writer Sarah Blackwell reflects on the tragic juxtaposition of running in the beautiful Charlotte Marathon while ICE agents racially profiled and terrorized neighbors over the weekend.
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Was thrilled to help consult for this fantastic John Oliver segment on the tragic plight of U.S. public media and why, if we hope to be a democracy, we still need public media for so many things that commercial media will never provide. Deserves a wide viewership. www.youtube.com/watch?v=yknM...
Public Media: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
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November 17, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Was thrilled to help consult for this fantastic John Oliver segment on the tragic plight of U.S. public media and why, if we hope to be a democracy, we still need public media for so many things that commercial media will never provide. Deserves a wide viewership. www.youtube.com/watch?v=yknM...
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@faithandjustice.bsky.social recently launched a campaign encouraging people to pledge not to shop on Amazon during this Advent season — and A Public Witness is one of the official partners.
No Amazon for Advent
For many businesses, it’s almost the most wonderful time of year — the Christmas shopping season.
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November 17, 2025 at 4:11 PM
@faithandjustice.bsky.social recently launched a campaign encouraging people to pledge not to shop on Amazon during this Advent season — and A Public Witness is one of the official partners.
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Department of War using painting of made-up story to justify Christian Nationalism:
www.history.com/articles/top...
This adds to problematic trend of DoW misusing Christianity: publicwitness.wordandway.org/p/the-bible-...
www.history.com/articles/top...
This adds to problematic trend of DoW misusing Christianity: publicwitness.wordandway.org/p/the-bible-...
November 17, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Department of War using painting of made-up story to justify Christian Nationalism:
www.history.com/articles/top...
This adds to problematic trend of DoW misusing Christianity: publicwitness.wordandway.org/p/the-bible-...
www.history.com/articles/top...
This adds to problematic trend of DoW misusing Christianity: publicwitness.wordandway.org/p/the-bible-...
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Incredible shot of an incredible Baptist pastor, @revdrmichaelwoolf.bsky.social. I reported last week about him getting shot with pepper ball by Illinois State Police outside ICE facility: publicwitness.wordandway.org/p/baptist-pa...
Today they violently arrested him during vigil. What a photo.
Today they violently arrested him during vigil. What a photo.
November 14, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Incredible shot of an incredible Baptist pastor, @revdrmichaelwoolf.bsky.social. I reported last week about him getting shot with pepper ball by Illinois State Police outside ICE facility: publicwitness.wordandway.org/p/baptist-pa...
Today they violently arrested him during vigil. What a photo.
Today they violently arrested him during vigil. What a photo.
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Our fresh roundup features insights from @duanelarson.bsky.social, @jackjenkins.me, @krystafauria.bsky.social, @amyhowe.bsky.social, @spencerhumphrey.bsky.social, @alejacorazonhm.bsky.social, @craignash.bsky.social, @jkutzie.bsky.social, @ceodonovan.bsky.social, @benedictvgallup.bsky.social, & more!
Weekly Roundup: Nov. 14
Here’s the weekly roundup from A Public Witness. In addition to a reflection for Veterans Day that is free for anyone to read, paid subscribers to A Public Witness received a look at the Christian mes...
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November 14, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Our fresh roundup features insights from @duanelarson.bsky.social, @jackjenkins.me, @krystafauria.bsky.social, @amyhowe.bsky.social, @spencerhumphrey.bsky.social, @alejacorazonhm.bsky.social, @craignash.bsky.social, @jkutzie.bsky.social, @ceodonovan.bsky.social, @benedictvgallup.bsky.social, & more!
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He's right. Mainline Protestants are key in anti-ICE movement. Among prominent examples besides Bautista are:
Rev. David Black, PCUSA: wordandway.org/2025/10/08/i...
Hannah Kardon, UMC: www.youtube.com/watch?v=eARi...
Michael Woolf, ABCUSA: publicwitness.wordandway.org/p/baptist-pa...
Rev. David Black, PCUSA: wordandway.org/2025/10/08/i...
Hannah Kardon, UMC: www.youtube.com/watch?v=eARi...
Michael Woolf, ABCUSA: publicwitness.wordandway.org/p/baptist-pa...
Baptist Pastor Shot in Leg by Officer During All Saints’ Day March Outside ICE Facility
As Baptist pastor Michael Woolf marched on All Saints’ Day in an anti-ICE protest in the Chicago area, he suddenly felt a sting in his leg as a pepper ball round struck him.
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November 14, 2025 at 5:16 PM
He's right. Mainline Protestants are key in anti-ICE movement. Among prominent examples besides Bautista are:
Rev. David Black, PCUSA: wordandway.org/2025/10/08/i...
Hannah Kardon, UMC: www.youtube.com/watch?v=eARi...
Michael Woolf, ABCUSA: publicwitness.wordandway.org/p/baptist-pa...
Rev. David Black, PCUSA: wordandway.org/2025/10/08/i...
Hannah Kardon, UMC: www.youtube.com/watch?v=eARi...
Michael Woolf, ABCUSA: publicwitness.wordandway.org/p/baptist-pa...