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Love this!
I say “Happy Holidays” because I want to be a light to people, whatever their faith tradition or religious worldview, and because simple kindness is rare in these dark days, because everyone could use some gentleness.
I say “Happy Holidays,” because I want to be like Jesus and not a jerk.
I say “Happy Holidays” because I want to be a light to people, whatever their faith tradition or religious worldview, and because simple kindness is rare in these dark days, because everyone could use some gentleness.
I say “Happy Holidays,” because I want to be like Jesus and not a jerk.
'Happy Holidays' isn't an Insult to Jesus, But Christians Who Weaponize Christmas are.
American Evangelicals’ annual campaign against the supposed “War on Christmas” began early this year, with the White House promising the apparently perpetually oppressed faithful that with Donald Trum...
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December 4, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Love this!
I say “Happy Holidays” because I want to be a light to people, whatever their faith tradition or religious worldview, and because simple kindness is rare in these dark days, because everyone could use some gentleness.
I say “Happy Holidays,” because I want to be like Jesus and not a jerk.
I say “Happy Holidays” because I want to be a light to people, whatever their faith tradition or religious worldview, and because simple kindness is rare in these dark days, because everyone could use some gentleness.
I say “Happy Holidays,” because I want to be like Jesus and not a jerk.
Piggies, Unite!
November 21, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Piggies, Unite!
This is fascinating. Andra Watkins grew up in a Christian Nationalist church. If you want to understand how Christians can be drawn to authoritarian leaders, listen to her story.
'Confronting White Christian Nationalism' Livestream with John Pavlovitz and Andra Watkins
A recording from John Pavlovitz's live video
open.substack.com
November 18, 2025 at 8:46 PM
This is fascinating. Andra Watkins grew up in a Christian Nationalist church. If you want to understand how Christians can be drawn to authoritarian leaders, listen to her story.
Time to revive #MeToo
Me Too Redux
YouTube video by Susan Strouse
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November 15, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Time to revive #MeToo
Thoughts for Reformation Day.
What Is Truth?
YouTube video by Susan Strouse
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November 1, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Thoughts for Reformation Day.
Read this. Then read it again. I needed this.
Looking for Hope? Try here...
Running low on hope these days?
open.substack.com
October 27, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Read this. Then read it again. I needed this.
If you've never seen the San Francisco Mime Troupe (no they're not that kind of mime) or you don't live in the Bay Area, here's your chance. I've already seen it; it's great. Notice the password is POWERTOTHEPEOPLE.
October 23, 2025 at 4:32 AM
If you've never seen the San Francisco Mime Troupe (no they're not that kind of mime) or you don't live in the Bay Area, here's your chance. I've already seen it; it's great. Notice the password is POWERTOTHEPEOPLE.
"No Kings" in Berkeley, Ca
"Compassion Not Cruelty" at No Kings October 18, 2025
YouTube video by Susan Strouse
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October 19, 2025 at 11:48 PM
"No Kings" in Berkeley, Ca
Hearing characterizations of No Kings protesters, I'm reminded of “I Am a Patriot" by Steven Van Zandt.
And I ain't no communist
And I ain't no capitalist
And I ain't no socialist
And I ain't no imperialist
And I ain't no democrat
So I ain't no republican
I only know one party
And it is freedom . .
And I ain't no communist
And I ain't no capitalist
And I ain't no socialist
And I ain't no imperialist
And I ain't no democrat
So I ain't no republican
I only know one party
And it is freedom . .
Little Steven-I Am A Patriot_1984 Rockpalast
YouTube video by zsnake2
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October 16, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Hearing characterizations of No Kings protesters, I'm reminded of “I Am a Patriot" by Steven Van Zandt.
And I ain't no communist
And I ain't no capitalist
And I ain't no socialist
And I ain't no imperialist
And I ain't no democrat
So I ain't no republican
I only know one party
And it is freedom . .
And I ain't no communist
And I ain't no capitalist
And I ain't no socialist
And I ain't no imperialist
And I ain't no democrat
So I ain't no republican
I only know one party
And it is freedom . .
Also, if you are a Christian who is appalled at the rise of white Christian nationalism, wear something (button, t-shirt, sign) to identify yourself as a follower of Jesus who really does follow his teachings.
Rachel Hurley
Pass it on please.
www.facebook.com
October 16, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Also, if you are a Christian who is appalled at the rise of white Christian nationalism, wear something (button, t-shirt, sign) to identify yourself as a follower of Jesus who really does follow his teachings.
Hell, no!
Daniel Lurie said S.F. doesn’t need the National Guard. Hours later, Trump said S.F. should be ‘next’
Trump indicated that he wanted to send federal troops to San Francisco hours after Mayor Daniel Lurie and local law enforcement leaders pushed back on calls for the president to do just that.
www.sfchronicle.com
October 16, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Hell, no!
Watch this, then read the book!
John Fugelsang: Right-wing Christians use the Bible ‘as a prop’ & ignore Jesus’ message
YouTube video by MSNBC
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October 14, 2025 at 6:19 AM
Watch this, then read the book!
What we are witnessing is not the “war on Christianity” Trump claims — it is his war on authentic faith. Authoritarianism cannot tolerate a faith that insists every human being has dignity and that love is stronger than fear.
"We Could Hear Them Laughing as They Were Shooting Us from the Roof"
The True War on Christianity — and on All of Our Faiths
revjenbutler.substack.com
October 13, 2025 at 1:43 AM
What we are witnessing is not the “war on Christianity” Trump claims — it is his war on authentic faith. Authoritarianism cannot tolerate a faith that insists every human being has dignity and that love is stronger than fear.
I’m voting YES.
“We normally would not endorse an initiative that seeks to replace a non-partisan, widely praised method of drawing congressional districts with a partisan one designed to help one political party over another. But . . .”
“We normally would not endorse an initiative that seeks to replace a non-partisan, widely praised method of drawing congressional districts with a partisan one designed to help one political party over another. But . . .”
Our endorsement on California’s Prop. 50 — and a nation polarized by Trump | Opinion
Gov. Gavin Newsom pushed to get the proposition on the ballot. Here’s how we think you should vote.
www.sacbee.com
October 6, 2025 at 2:42 AM
I’m voting YES.
“We normally would not endorse an initiative that seeks to replace a non-partisan, widely praised method of drawing congressional districts with a partisan one designed to help one political party over another. But . . .”
“We normally would not endorse an initiative that seeks to replace a non-partisan, widely praised method of drawing congressional districts with a partisan one designed to help one political party over another. But . . .”
What does Jesus’ “Parable of the Rich Man & Lazarus” have to say about the government shutdown? Plenty!
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October 4, 2025 at 8:50 PM
What does Jesus’ “Parable of the Rich Man & Lazarus” have to say about the government shutdown? Plenty!
Never say there’s nothing you can do!
Join the Boycott: Sinclair and Nexstar must put freedom over profits
While ABC has backed down, two far-right media conglomerates -- Sinclair Broadcasting and Nexstar Media -- are still blocking Kimmel’s show from being seen out of deference to Donald Trump.
act.faithfulamerica.org
September 25, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Never say there’s nothing you can do!
Why I’m voting for Proposition 50.
CA Proposition 50
YouTube video by Susan Strouse
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September 13, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Why I’m voting for Proposition 50.
Please sign.
Tell the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops: We need an end to gun violence
The recent school shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church was devastating. Catholic Bishops must call for an end to gun violence by restricting access to assault weapons -- not just thoughts and pray...
act.faithfulamerica.org
September 5, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Please sign.
Dismantling patriarchy by celebrating Women’s Equality Day.
"Eve Was Framed"
YouTube video by Susan Strouse
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August 30, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Dismantling patriarchy by celebrating Women’s Equality Day.
I hope he reads it.
A Pastoral Letter to Donald Trump
If you are earnest about your desire to get to heaven, we would be glad to meet with you to talk about it.
ourmoralmoment.substack.com
August 29, 2025 at 10:03 PM
I hope he reads it.