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Rebekah Eklund

@profrebekah.bsky.social

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Teaches Xn Scripture, theology, and ethics at Loyola-Maryland (views are my own). Currently all things Gospel of Luke. Fascinated by Jesus films. Happy place = the Rocky Mountains. #LongCovidAwareness.

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Rebekah Eklund @profrebekah.bsky.social · Apr 27

My faith tradition calls me to imitate God’s special care and protection for the vulnerable - the hungry, poor, and weeping; the orphan, widow, and resident foreigner

Jennifer C @thejenniwren.teamlh.social · Apr 27

At 6:30am, Sen. Cory Booker & Rep. Hakeem Jeffries began a sit-in on the Capitol Steps, standing up for the millions this brutal GOP budget would hurt. They’re inviting everyone to share their story—their own moral moment. Hakeem is up next. My heart is full and breaking at once. This is democracy.

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Rebekah Eklund @profrebekah.bsky.social · 1d

Come be my colleague! Loyola University Maryland is hiring a tenure-track assistant professor in Hebrew Bible/Old Testament: loyola.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job...

Assistant Professor of Theology

Position Title Assistant Professor of Theology Employee Type Regular Office/Department Theology Work Environment Loyola University Maryland Main Campus Job Type Full time Anticipated Start Date 07/01/...

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Rebekah Eklund @profrebekah.bsky.social · 4d

Some beauty in the midst of all the chaos: thevcs.org/bible-and-ar...

Bible and Art Daily

Bible and Art Daily > Content blocks

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Jack Jenkins @jackjenkins.me · 5d

Has anyone kept tabs on how many lawmakers/elected officials/candidates have been arrested, detained or physically confronted by ICE and other federal agents this year?

Ald. Jessie Fuentes below, and gonna link to some more in a non-exhaustive thread:

Eric Reinhart @eric-reinhart.com · 5d

ICE just blatantly violated the law and arrested sitting Chicago Alderperson Jessie Fuentes while seeking to illegally arrest a patient in a hospital. Fuck these fascists.

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Rebekah Eklund @profrebekah.bsky.social · 5d

OMG. That actually made me gasp out loud -- the moment when the word "glory" is superimposed over the American flag. What a blasphemous use of the Lord's Prayer to sanctify military violence. The only part of that whole video that was appropriate was the phrase "Forgive us"

Rebekah Eklund @profrebekah.bsky.social · 7d

The juxtaposition of this with the Trump/Hegseth speeches at the Pentagon is profoundly troubling. Spiritual warfare layered onto actual military warfare. @matthewdtaylor.bsky.social

Dr. Chance Bonar @chancebonar.bsky.social · 8d

I…what am I supposed to do with this

www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-st...

Presidential Message on the Feast of Saint Michael the Archangel

Today, I salute the millions of Christian believers in the United States and around the world observing the Feast of Saint Michael the Archangel.

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Matthew D. Taylor @matthewdtaylor.bsky.social · 8d

I was honored to preach at @candlertheology.bsky.social's chapel last week.

My sermon was "Render Unto Caesar: Preaching the Gospel in an Era of Christian Power."

There may have been some subtext.

Watch here: www.youtube.com/embed/Xdk3k3...

Read here:
matthewdtaylor.substack.com/p/render-unt...

YouTube

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Rebekah Eklund @profrebekah.bsky.social · 9d

Thanks to @shadihamid.bsky.social for this insightful analysis of American Christianity: wapo.st/4gJxVsG

Opinion | Two versions of Christianity battle for America’s soul

Charlie Kirk’s memorial shows how politics is reshaping this religious faith.

wapo.st

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Carlos Noreña @carlosfnorena.bsky.social · 11d

Tenure track position in Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures at UC Berkeley in HEBREW BIBLE.

The appointment will include the option to join the Graduate Group in Ancient History and Mediterranean Archaeology, which I am chairing at the moment.

Happy to answer questions.

Assistant Professor - Hebrew Bible - Department of Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures

University of California, Berkeley is hiring. Apply now!

aprecruit.berkeley.edu

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Aaron Clauset @aaronclauset.bsky.social · 11d

It took me 2 minutes to write about how this proposed rule would eliminate all foreign PhD students, who are a critical part of US science and technology, and drive US innovation and economic growth

Dr. Kat Napaaqtuk❄️ @napaaqtuk.bsky.social · 11d

Comment period ends on Monday for a proposed rule change that would terminate student visas after 4 years. It also puts limits on exchange visitors and reps of foreign media, and shortens the length of time at the end of the visa from 60 days to 30 days.

www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...

Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information Media

Unlike most nonimmigrant classifications, which are admitted for a fixed time period, aliens in the F (academic student), J (exchange visitor), and most I (representatives of foreign information media...

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Damian Carrington @dpcarrington.bsky.social · 12d

- @theguardian.com is offering unlimited digital access to students in the UK, US and Canada for just £9 a year / $10 in US/Canada

For more information, visit theguardian.com/studentoffer

Support the Guardian

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Rebekah Eklund @profrebekah.bsky.social · 16d

L'shana Tovah - a blessed Rosh Hashanah - to my Jewish friends

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Jack Jenkins @jackjenkins.me · 16d

This is really important reporting: several of us have tracked and mentioned this in bits and pieces, but this is a three-byline story that gives it a full, long-form treatment.

Rachel Hatzipanagos @rachelbianca.bsky.social · 16d

Just published a story on how Black pastors have been talking about Charlie Kirk in their congregations. With @bellwak.bsky.social and @michelleboorstein.bsky.social wapo.st/46xXBnq

Black Christians confront Charlie Kirk’s religious legacy

Conservative evangelicals’ embrace of Charlie Kirk’s legacy is forcing some Black Christians to reconcile the activist’s divisive comments on race with the Christian values of tolerance and empathy.

wapo.st

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Adam Cohen (My Personal Views Only) @axidentaliberal.bsky.social · 17d

The remarks for which Jimmy Kimmel was suspended weren't about Donald Trump-or even Charlie Kirk

They were about the shooter

But that's beside the point

Because the First Amendment permits insensitive speech-even if it criticizes our government

That's the difference between democracy and fascism

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Rebekah Eklund @profrebekah.bsky.social · 17d

When will women's kit be posted? :)

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James F. McGrath (ReligionProf) @religionprof.bsky.social · 17d

Act Now for a Peaceful World: the International Day of Peace 2025 johntsquires.com/2025/09/21/a...

Act Now for a Peaceful World: the International Day of Peace 2025

A post for the International Day of Peace, 21 September 2025

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Nick Knudsen @nickknudsenus.bsky.social · 18d

Pause your doomscrolling and listen to this story.

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Matt Thiessen @mattthiessen.bsky.social · 19d

Boston College's Clough School of Theology & Ministry invites applications for a TT position in New Testament! @bostoncollege.bsky.social

www.higheredjobs.com/state/detail...

Full-Time, Open-Rank Position in New Testament - HigherEdJobs

Jobs in higher education. Faculty and administrative positions at colleges and universities. Updated daily. Free to job seekers.

www.higheredjobs.com

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EF Pro Cycling @efprocycling.com · 20d

Join Lachlan and World Bicycle Relief in making an impact: explore.efprocycling.com/LachlanWorld...

Lachlan Morton partners up with World Bicycle Relief | EF Pro Cycling

Far Beyond is raising money for Lachy’s favorite charity

explore.efprocycling.com

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Rebekah Eklund @profrebekah.bsky.social · 21d

I really enjoyed talking with Br. Logan Isaac for #GruntGod about St George and Martyrdom, which you can check out at pewpewhq.com/blog/gruntgo....

#GruntGod ch.7 (George and Martyrdom) — Pew Pew HQ

The seventh installment of a revolutionary exploration of faith and service .

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404 Media @404media.co · 22d

The Department of Justice has removed a study showing that white supremacist and far-right violence “continues to outpace all other types of terrorism and domestic violent extremism” in the United States.

🔗 www.404media.co/doj-deletes-...

DOJ Deletes Study Showing Domestic Terrorists Are Most Often Right Wing

Following Charlie Kirk’s assassination and the Trump administration’s promise to go after the “radical left” a study showing most domestic terrosim is far-right was disappeared.

www.404media.co

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Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 29d

"The only known solution to creeping authoritarianism is broad-based, peaceful, geographically dispersed mass engagement by everyday Americans. That’s it. That’s what works."

Story: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...

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David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · Sep 8

Check out this Interview with @aripeskoe.bsky.social to hear about how ratepayers are covering the costs of the infrastructure needed to support the surge in AI and data centers.

How AI infrastructure is driving a sharp rise in electricity bills

Electricity bills are climbing nationwide, rising faster than inflation in many places. The explosive growth of AI and the massive data centers behind it are driving demand and straining the grid. To ...

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Kelcie Moseley-Morris @kelciemmorris.bsky.social · Sep 8

This happened to a friend of mine in Utah yesterday too.

Ian L Morgan @ianlmorgan.bsky.social · Sep 7

Today, I tried to get my COVID vaccine and was denied. Even after showing the pharmacist @govwesmoore.bsky.social 's statement that Maryland law says all Marylanders should have access to the COVID vaccine, I was still denied. They said they had to follow the box. This is RFK's fault. RFK must go.

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Rebekah Eklund @profrebekah.bsky.social · Sep 7

Thank you, @govwesmoore.bsky.social! www.thebanner.com/community/pu...

If you want a COVID vaccine in Maryland, Moore says, the state has you covered

Gov. Wes Moore sought to reassure Marylanders that those who want the COVID vaccine will be able to get one.

www.thebanner.com

Rebekah Eklund @profrebekah.bsky.social · Sep 7

Got to see my favorite team (@EFprocycling.com) and my favorite cyclist (Nielson Powless!) at the Maryland Cycling Classic yesterday. Terrible luck for Nielson. Come back next year!