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Jeremy Fuzy @jeremyfuzy.bsky.social · 7h

There are some incredible quotes in here from people both inside and outside of prison talking about how their lives have been changed for the better by Lance Shockley, who the state of Missouri is set to kill on Tuesday.

The Impending Execution of a Prison Pastor

Imagine that through a series of harrowing life events, you find yourself sent to a maximum security prison.

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Brian Kaylor @briankaylor.bsky.social · 8h

Missouri is preparing to execute someone who has strong innocence claim, whose jury didn't vote to sentence him to death, & who is an inspiring leader ministering to his fellow prisoners:
publicwitness.wordandway.org/p/the-impend...

The Impending Execution of a Prison Pastor

Imagine that through a series of harrowing life events, you find yourself sent to a maximum security prison.

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Word&Way @wordandway.bsky.social · 13h

State and federal courts have denied nearly all paths for relief or even the use of modern DNA testing for Lance Shockley’s strong innocence claim, leaving intervention from Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe as likely the only option.

This will be the first execution for the “pro-life” Catholic governor.

The Impending Execution of a Prison Pastor

Imagine that through a series of harrowing life events, you find yourself sent to a maximum security prison.

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Word&Way @wordandway.bsky.social · 14h

Today’s issue of A Public Witness looks at Lance Shockley’s extensive history of Christian leadership while in prison, as well as the role restorative justice should play in our criminal legal system.

The Impending Execution of a Prison Pastor

Imagine that through a series of harrowing life events, you find yourself sent to a maximum security prison.

publicwitness.wordandway.org

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Word&Way @wordandway.bsky.social · 14h

Today’s issue of A Public Witness looks at Lance Shockley’s extensive history of Christian leadership while in prison, as well as the role restorative justice should play in our criminal legal system.

The Impending Execution of a Prison Pastor

Imagine that through a series of harrowing life events, you find yourself sent to a maximum security prison.

publicwitness.wordandway.org

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Word&Way @wordandway.bsky.social · 19h

While Brian Kaylor's previous book unpacked the origins of Christian Nationalism, “The Bible According to Christian Nationalists” explores how certain political figures twist scripture to serve as a political tool and their own agendas, from misapplying passages to promoting violence.

Out in the World

On Friday, a group of Anglican men declared they would gather “for such a time as this” to oppose the selection of Sarah Mullally as the first female head of the Anglican Communion.

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Word&Way @wordandway.bsky.social · 19h

While Brian Kaylor's previous book unpacked the origins of Christian Nationalism, “The Bible According to Christian Nationalists” explores how certain political figures twist scripture to serve as a political tool and their own agendas, from misapplying passages to promoting violence.

Out in the World

On Friday, a group of Anglican men declared they would gather “for such a time as this” to oppose the selection of Sarah Mullally as the first female head of the Anglican Communion.

publicwitness.wordandway.org

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Word&Way @wordandway.bsky.social · 1d

In the midst of political weaponization of Scripture, “The Bible According to Christian Nationalists” was officially released yesterday to point to better ways of reading and applying the Bible.

It’s also “Banned Book Week,” so hopefully that’s not an omen!

Out in the World

On Friday, a group of Anglican men declared they would gather “for such a time as this” to oppose the selection of Sarah Mullally as the first female head of the Anglican Communion.

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Word&Way @wordandway.bsky.social · 1d

In the midst of political weaponization of Scripture, “The Bible According to Christian Nationalists” was officially released yesterday to point to better ways of reading and applying the Bible.

It’s also “Banned Book Week,” so hopefully that’s not an omen!

Out in the World

On Friday, a group of Anglican men declared they would gather “for such a time as this” to oppose the selection of Sarah Mullally as the first female head of the Anglican Communion.

publicwitness.wordandway.org

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Word&Way @wordandway.bsky.social · 1d

Some Christians today argue that empathy is wrong, even calling it a sin and unbiblical.

For @boozybiblescholar.bsky.social, an associate professor of New Testament and Greek at the McAfee School of Theology at Mercer University, this idea is absurd.

Reading the Bible in Ways That Challenge White Supremacy and Patriarchy

Some Christians today argue that empathy is wrong, even calling it a sin and unbiblical.

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Word&Way @wordandway.bsky.social · 1d

Get your copy of the newly released “The Bible According to Christian Nationalists: Exploiting Scripture for Political Power” today!

The book takes seriously the threat Christian Nationalism poses to minorities, to civil liberties, especially the freedom of religion, and to democracy itself.

Out in the World

On Friday, a group of Anglican men declared they would gather “for such a time as this” to oppose the selection of Sarah Mullally as the first female head of the Anglican Communion.

publicwitness.wordandway.org

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Word&Way @wordandway.bsky.social · 1d

Get your copy of the newly released “The Bible According to Christian Nationalists: Exploiting Scripture for Political Power” today!

The book takes seriously the threat Christian Nationalism poses to minorities, to civil liberties, especially the freedom of religion, and to democracy itself.

Out in the World

On Friday, a group of Anglican men declared they would gather “for such a time as this” to oppose the selection of Sarah Mullally as the first female head of the Anglican Communion.

publicwitness.wordandway.org

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Word&Way @wordandway.bsky.social · 1d

“The Bible According to Christian Nationalists” is officially out now!

This book unpacks the techniques behind the misuse of biblical texts like numerology, selective key words, and rewriting scripture, showing how these misinterpretations distort the teachings of Jesus.

The Bible According to Christian Nationalists: Exploiting Scripture for Political Power

Exploiting Scripture for Political Power

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Word&Way @wordandway.bsky.social · 1d

“The Bible According to Christian Nationalists” is officially out now!

This book unpacks the techniques behind the misuse of biblical texts like numerology, selective key words, and rewriting scripture, showing how these misinterpretations distort the teachings of Jesus.

The Bible According to Christian Nationalists: Exploiting Scripture for Political Power

Exploiting Scripture for Political Power

bookshop.org

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Word&Way @wordandway.bsky.social · 2d

As the news demonstrates pretty much every day, Christian Nationalism is a threat to democracy and the Christian witness.

Those of us seeking to follow the teachings and example of Jesus should not stand quietly by and allow Christian Nationalists to profane our sacred texts.

Out in the World

On Friday, a group of Anglican men declared they would gather “for such a time as this” to oppose the selection of Sarah Mullally as the first female head of the Anglican Communion.

publicwitness.wordandway.org

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Word&Way @wordandway.bsky.social · 2d

As the news demonstrates pretty much every day, Christian Nationalism is a threat to democracy and the Christian witness.

Those of us seeking to follow the teachings and example of Jesus should not stand quietly by and allow Christian Nationalists to profane our sacred texts.

Out in the World

On Friday, a group of Anglican men declared they would gather “for such a time as this” to oppose the selection of Sarah Mullally as the first female head of the Anglican Communion.

publicwitness.wordandway.org

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Brian Kaylor @briankaylor.bsky.social · 2d

Department of Homeland Security recruiting people to join ICE & help "protect our sacred land." You don't get to claim you're protecting sacred land & show a church when you're arresting pastors & took away protection churches have from immigration raids!
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Word&Way @wordandway.bsky.social · 2d

The latest review from @drbobcornwall.bsky.social covers the new book “The Bible According to Christian Nationalists: Exploiting Scripture for Political Power” by our own @briankaylor.bsky.social.

“[Brian] suggests that knowing the Bible can aid in resistance to Christian Nationalism.”

Review: The Bible According to Christian Nationalists - Word&Way

In this new book, Brian Kaylor exposes the ways Christian Nationalism distorts scripture through seven different problematic approaches to interpreting and applying the biblical text.

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Brian Kaylor @briankaylor.bsky.social · 2d

Over on X, Fox News highlights how Johnson read the Bible during press conference full of inaccurate claims & partisan attacks. It's almost like he's trying to advertise my new book that releases today:
The Bible According to Christian Nationalists bookshop.org/a/110819/978...

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Brian Kaylor @briankaylor.bsky.social · 2d

After my report last week about a person chosen to serve as a public school chaplain in Florida (publicwitness.wordandway.org/p/pastor-pus...), @ffrf.org urges Hernando County to remove #ChristianNationalist chaplain:
ffrf.org/news/release...

FFRF urges Hernando County (Fla.) to remove Christian nationalist chaplain

The Freedom From Religion Foundation is calling on the Hernando County School Board (Fla.) to end its newly created chaplain program and rescind the appointment of Rev. John “Jack” Martin as the state...

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Word&Way @wordandway.bsky.social · 2d

The latest review from @drbobcornwall.bsky.social covers the new book “The Bible According to Christian Nationalists: Exploiting Scripture for Political Power” by our own @briankaylor.bsky.social.

“[Brian] suggests that knowing the Bible can aid in resistance to Christian Nationalism.”

Review: The Bible According to Christian Nationalists - Word&Way

In this new book, Brian Kaylor exposes the ways Christian Nationalism distorts scripture through seven different problematic approaches to interpreting and applying the biblical text.

wordandway.org

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Word&Way @wordandway.bsky.social · 2d

With the weaponization of Scripture regularly making headline news, “The Bible According to Christian Nationalists” officially releases today to point to better ways of reading and applying sacred texts.

Out in the World

On Friday, a group of Anglican men declared they would gather “for such a time as this” to oppose the selection of Sarah Mullally as the first female head of the Anglican Communion.

publicwitness.wordandway.org

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Brian Kaylor @briankaylor.bsky.social · 2d

With my new book releasing today, it's a great day to go to @bookshop.org & buy it while supporting indie bookstores: bookshop.org/a/110819/978...

Bookshop.org @bookshop.org · 2d

Can’t decide what to buy on Prime Day?

Try: absolutely nothing, and then go support indie bookstores instead 📚

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Word&Way @wordandway.bsky.social · 2d

With the weaponization of Scripture regularly making headline news, “The Bible According to Christian Nationalists” officially releases today to point to better ways of reading and applying sacred texts.

Out in the World

On Friday, a group of Anglican men declared they would gather “for such a time as this” to oppose the selection of Sarah Mullally as the first female head of the Anglican Communion.

publicwitness.wordandway.org

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Brian Kaylor @briankaylor.bsky.social · 2d

'The Bible According to Christian Nationalists' is officially out today. Order your copy & help spread the word:
publicwitness.wordandway.org/p/out-in-the...

Out in the World

On Friday, a group of Anglican men declared they would gather “for such a time as this” to oppose the selection of Sarah Mullally as the first female head of the Anglican Communion.

publicwitness.wordandway.org

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