Rev Steve Openshaw
@steveopenshaw.bsky.social
Husband, dad, grandad, priest, trade unionist, socialist, descendent of Irish immigrants & lover of jazz, funk & soul. Boltonian living in Chorley. Views are my own & don't necessarily reflect the views of the Church. Not always able to chat I'm afraid.
The person who rejoiced in the killing of children has now blocked me. I trust he now recognises his grotesque error & is ashamed of himself.
October 29, 2025 at 6:28 PM
The person who rejoiced in the killing of children has now blocked me. I trust he now recognises his grotesque error & is ashamed of himself.
Qu:What kind of a person celebrates the murder of children?
A : A very sad, badly damaged one.
A : A very sad, badly damaged one.
October 29, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Qu:What kind of a person celebrates the murder of children?
A : A very sad, badly damaged one.
A : A very sad, badly damaged one.
While understanding the concern of the Roman Catholic Church for the welfare of Christians in the West Bank, the actions of Israel against Palestinians of all faiths and non cannot be justified in the West Bank.
October 22, 2025 at 1:28 PM
While understanding the concern of the Roman Catholic Church for the welfare of Christians in the West Bank, the actions of Israel against Palestinians of all faiths and non cannot be justified in the West Bank.
The Maccabi Tel Aviv fans haven't been banned because they're Jewish.
They've been banned to prevent violence like this, yesterday, occurring in Birmingham...
@keirstarmer.bsky.social
#MaccabiTelAviv
#AstonVillaFC
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
They've been banned to prevent violence like this, yesterday, occurring in Birmingham...
@keirstarmer.bsky.social
#MaccabiTelAviv
#AstonVillaFC
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Tel Aviv football derby between Hapoel and Maccabi called off after rioting
Israeli police make nine arrests, citing ‘disorderly conduct, riots, injured police officers’ and infrastructure damage
www.theguardian.com
October 20, 2025 at 9:03 AM
The Maccabi Tel Aviv fans haven't been banned because they're Jewish.
They've been banned to prevent violence like this, yesterday, occurring in Birmingham...
@keirstarmer.bsky.social
#MaccabiTelAviv
#AstonVillaFC
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
They've been banned to prevent violence like this, yesterday, occurring in Birmingham...
@keirstarmer.bsky.social
#MaccabiTelAviv
#AstonVillaFC
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
The Maccabi Tel Aviv fans haven't been banned because they're Jewish.
They've been banned to prevent violence like this, yesterday, occurring in Birmingham...
@keirstarmer.bsky.social
#MaccabiTelAviv
#AstonVillaFC
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
They've been banned to prevent violence like this, yesterday, occurring in Birmingham...
@keirstarmer.bsky.social
#MaccabiTelAviv
#AstonVillaFC
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Tel Aviv football derby between Hapoel and Maccabi called off after rioting
Israeli police make nine arrests, citing ‘disorderly conduct, riots, injured police officers’ and infrastructure damage
www.theguardian.com
October 20, 2025 at 8:21 AM
The Maccabi Tel Aviv fans haven't been banned because they're Jewish.
They've been banned to prevent violence like this, yesterday, occurring in Birmingham...
@keirstarmer.bsky.social
#MaccabiTelAviv
#AstonVillaFC
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
They've been banned to prevent violence like this, yesterday, occurring in Birmingham...
@keirstarmer.bsky.social
#MaccabiTelAviv
#AstonVillaFC
www.theguardian.com/football/202...