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Rev. R L Brandner

@newecclesiastes.bsky.social

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Originalist Christian - Adherent to The Pathway - Minister/Author/Speaker/Educator. Truth is far simpler than we make it. Love All, Judge none. Mark 12:30-31. DMs related to spiritual walk only.

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Rev. R L Brandner @newecclesiastes.bsky.social · 13d

Thank you to the many of you who are finding "The Pathway" helpful in making sense of faith in the Christian walk. Faith is to be a comfort and a support, not a burden. Through the eyes of 40 years experience in Christian Ministry.
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Rev. R L Brandner @newecclesiastes.bsky.social · 9h

They are literally telling us the plan. And it doesn't stop for anyone without declaring to be a Trump Loyalist. They will eventually come for us all. Remember your Niemoller.

Prem Thakker ツ @premthakker.bsky.social · 13h

My gosh. After the US bombed multiple boats in the middle of the ocean, murdering people on grounds that they were allegedly "carrying drugs," the US Attorney General says "Just like we did with cartels, we're going to take the same approach, President Trump, with Antifa."

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Rev. R L Brandner @newecclesiastes.bsky.social · 9h

Turnabout is always fair play.

M Meerkat @kackbro.bsky.social · 20h

Hell Yes,Chump's ICE Are freakin
Terrorists......

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Rev. R L Brandner @newecclesiastes.bsky.social · 9h

I support this 100%. ICE is Trump's Gestapo. When they finish with this group of people, they will move onto the next lowest hanging fruit, until they come for you. Remember your Niemoller.

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Rev. R L Brandner @newecclesiastes.bsky.social · 2d

I have close friends in Portland. Spoke with them this morning. There are no riots in Portland. The only disturbances are related to Trump's ICE Gestapo snatching people off of the streets & the resistance of onlookers to it. Maybe, some due process and lose the masks, Herr Donald.

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Rev. R L Brandner @newecclesiastes.bsky.social · 2d

This underlines my premise, Tyndale demonstrated faith in translating the Bible into English. Religion killed him. That is why I promote faith over religious practices. Faith is a personal connection to God. Religion contains the madness of crowds enforcing their rules.

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Rev. R L Brandner @newecclesiastes.bsky.social · 2d

Perhaps we can use "Orange Julius" Caesar's tactics against him - divide & conquer local and state police from the Feds and get them on our side. There are a whole lot more non-whites working locally than there are gathering up brown people.

Memento Mori @mementomori4950.bsky.social · 2d

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ICE Feuds With Chicago Police As Tension Between Law Enforcement Grows

ICE accused Chicago police of a "dereliction of duty" after officers reportedly instructed not to respond to a call for backup.

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Rev. R L Brandner @newecclesiastes.bsky.social · 9h

Looks like a war zone to me...😆

Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 22h

#WarRavagedPortland

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Rev. R L Brandner @newecclesiastes.bsky.social · 9h

Why literal interpretation of the Bible is sometimes leads to bad results...

Rev. R L Brandner @newecclesiastes.bsky.social · 9h

Seems I will be guesting at another Unitarian fellowship this weekend. This one local to me. I always look forward to these - they are always the most open to new ideas. As a group the believe in putting the love of God in service to others, locally and in general society.

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Rev. R L Brandner @newecclesiastes.bsky.social · 9h

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Lots of talk about Biblical "inerrancy" and "literal" readings of the text. Here's a little primer on what, exactly, it is that you are arguing about. I do a far more detailed version of this in "The Pathway: Journey Through the Narrow Gate".

That Can’t Possibly Be Right…

Adventures in Bible Translations

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Rev. R L Brandner @newecclesiastes.bsky.social · 9h

Many thanks to all who have purchased and sent words of support. It seems many people have questions about their faith practices & the controversies in Christianity. The daily ads will stop now, but a link to the book is pinned to the top of my page.
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Rev. R L Brandner @newecclesiastes.bsky.social · 9h

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This is gonna get out of hand quicker than we think, and will quicken the call for martial law, which is what "Orange Julius" Caesar is counting on. Remember - use of deadly force is already approved.

Hundreds of US National Guard troops arrive in Chicago

Troops from Texas have been sent on a controversial mission to support President Trump's immigration crackdown.

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Rev. R L Brandner @newecclesiastes.bsky.social · 9h

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Either they aren't that healthy, or someone forgot to donate to Trump's latest grift.

USDA warns of potential listeria contamination in HelloFresh meals - UPI.com

Federal health authorities are warning of potential listeria contamination of ready-to-eat meals by HelloFresh that contain recalled frozen spinach.

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Rev. R L Brandner @newecclesiastes.bsky.social · 9h

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Donnie, it really doesn't look good to send your son-in-law, who is salivating over a Gaza beach resort into peace talks over the property you covet. Just sayin'.

Gaza peace talks: Witkoff, Kushner arrival triggers breakthrough hopes - UPI.com

Hopes of a breakthrough in talks on a Gaza peace deal based on U.S. President Donald Trump's plans leapt after Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Egypt.

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Rev. R L Brandner @newecclesiastes.bsky.social · 9h

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I hope no one is expecting a conviction. No one is going to jail from government, ever. Every so often they toss us a low level schlep for pacification. Never a name.

Former FBI Director James Comey pleads not guilty; trial set for Jan. 5 - UPI.com

Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty today in federal court in Alexandria, Va., in a case pushed to prosecution by President Donald Trump.

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Rev. R L Brandner @newecclesiastes.bsky.social · 9h

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Rev. R L Brandner @newecclesiastes.bsky.social · 9h

Today's Contemplation:

Rev. R L Brandner @newecclesiastes.bsky.social · 9h

Got it. I understand your hesitation about taking on any additional debt at this time. Though if "Anonymous" got their crap together and returned to their roots, they would erase everyone's debt from the banking computers. You do a service just with keeping the people on here honest and accountable.

Rev. R L Brandner @newecclesiastes.bsky.social · 2d

Much better, and lighter reason. Do you do chaplain work somewhere?

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Rev. R L Brandner @newecclesiastes.bsky.social · 2d

Makes perfect sense. Greas the skids for J.D. to jam through the techno-surveillance state.

Rev. R L Brandner @newecclesiastes.bsky.social · 2d

BTW, I understand the change to cryptkeeper... I take it you provide care in one of those depressing places for people coming to terms.

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