Off the charts high. Really puts my daily problems into perspective.

A tremendous scholar in the field of Christian-Jewish relations and theology. He will be missed but his work will stand the test of time.

People in positions of power in the church need to remember: The church is not an institution to be defended. It is people in need of love. If you want to serve the church, serve the people first.

Anybody else has December YVR to YYC flights on air Canada cancelled all of a sudden? They are offering refunds because there are no available flights three days either way which makes me think they must have cancelled a whole bunch. #aircanada #yyc #yvr

For generations Indigenous Peoples have shared stories and knowledge that continue to shape this land. Today on Indigenous Peoples Day, we honour the resilience of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples and celebrate the cultures that continue to thrive across Turtle Island.

While it kind of has my research interests right, I have never written such a book.

“Both police and the school division said they were unable to share more details publicly due to privacy laws, and encouraged people to not share or amplify the screenshotted content to avoid further harm.” Privacy for whom? Harm to whom?

Theological connection: the 1918 pandemic resulted in Lutheran churches in Canada and the States allowing single-use Communion cups in order to prevent transmission via the Common Cup. (I had to research this when my church was next to ground zero for SARS and being told the Common Cup was safe.)

This is some racist sh!t.

I’m going to guess he saw the awful movie inspired by the equally awful Metaxes and hasn’t actually read any Bonhoeffer. Funny how they only love it when they’re the ones tearing down the “evil empire.”

Some of these pathways also include trans and queer pastors. Wonder what he thinks about those?

Spiritual abuse. Name it.

The gall of this fucking man. To go up to someone you’ve just denied the humanity of, and ask if you can *pray* with them, in order to ask god to help them give up a core part of who they are, so they can become more like you?

Holy crap. So many Albertans are going to get sick. With Alt Text. #ableg #abpoli #abhealth #alberta

Loved so many of her books as a tween and then her kids books for my own children. She was a treasure.

Beginning to think that I might need to build in a pre-final-paper assignment that involves vetting students’ sources. Or teaching them how to do it. Either way, this is taking time away from the work I actually want them to do in theology classes. #highered

So great when studies confirm what women have been saying for years.

I made this Pride flag using only NASA images and our team thought it would be cool to share on social (I work on the NASA heliophysics communications team), but it's getting all sorts of hate on the bird app and Fbook. Thought y'all might be more appreciative of it here. ☺️🏳️‍🌈💖

My anecdata says this is happening in more workplaces than are being reported. Especially religious based workplaces.

Canadian COVID Forecast Jun 6 - Jun 19, 2026 CANADA MODERATE [decreasing] About 1 of every 345 people is infected. Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada: -Infections: 4.4 x higher -Long COVID: 4.8 x higher -Hospitalizations: 2.8 x higher -Deaths: 1.7 x higher

Been thinking about doing this. The article gives some helpful advice for why and how. I will be building this into my fall syllabi. #highered

Deans have a responsibility to provide healthy work environments for all instructors, including sessionals. Do your sessionals have welcoming office space? Compensation for internet if they work from home? Competitive pay? Opportunities for professional development? What else? #highered

Oooo this is good!

Oh no! 😢

AI in higher ed = intellectual arms race. Nobody wins arms races. #highered #academicsky

“a combination of bureaucratic ineptitude and ideological cruelty will once again dictate who eats and who starves.”

Happy Pride and Happy Indigenous People’s Month! June is so much fun!

“He was tested seven times before he tested for Ebola.” Great. Because what we really need now are false or early negatives to give that reassuring faux-calm.

I guarantee nobody is prepared for that rate of warming. Not even the most extreme of doomers.

The NDP has a chance to improve its standing in rural Alberta if they throw their weight and money behind fighting AI data centres (instead of just shouting how awful the UCP is.) #ndp

He is the pastor behind Pete Hegseth. He is almost a god amongst Christian nationalists. Albertans should be very alarmed.

Adding to my list of articles for my students to read before they start writing for me.

Yes. Based on the leaf symbol and a quick scan of their Telegram, this is an affiliate of Second Sons Canada, a white nationalist active club. This is propaganda, intended to recruit through giving people in your area access to their socials (which has info for joining). Tear it down.

‼️ We have good news! ‼️ We have confirmed that Novavax will be made available again in BC, for the fall vaccination campaign. Thank you to everyone who sent letters, called their officials, and advocated for this very important win!

a pre-referendum is called a preferendum

We’re getting played by Michigan?!? (I know, not the state itself, but still.)

More evidence for my classes where I teach about dangerous and harmful theologies. On the one hand they’re really making my case for me. On the other, could they stop already??

www.createastir.ca/articles/cri... 🙏🏽❤️😔 RIP

At this point in grading I am so excited by papers that don’t hang together because they demonstrate to me that the student didn’t use AI to write it. So yeah, that’s how this semester is ending. #highered

Yes, James Miller, that is exactly what that means. If you can’t verify the quote or data, you shouldn’t be using it. I’m with Dr. Walters here - do the work. There are no shortcuts. #academicsky

To our beautiful community: we know things are heavy out there. But you deserve to live in a province where everyone is safe, empowered and celebrated for who they are. If you’re looking for support, connection, or resources, we’re here for you. 🌈   #TransRightsAreHumanRights #LoveIsLove

I’ll be giving a plenary lecture at the Society of Asian Biblical Studies (SABS) meeting in Jakarta, Indonesia, next month on something I’ve been thinking about for many years. Friends, if you’re in town, I hope to see you there!

To writers who use AI even just for research, I strongly recommend reading the @authorsguild.org guide: "AI Best Practices For Authors" www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/... (via @pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social buff.ly/IblvLDa)

And here we are. I’m surprised she didn’t throw in Genesis, too.

The epistemological hubris of relying exclusively on the lack of evidence is going to kill is all one day. Bring back the precautionary principle to public health.

Global Outbreak Map - Hantavirus Monitor 🔸Total infected: 10 🔸Total deaths: 3 🔸Suspected: 56

It’s airborne close contact. Wear a respirator when around others. Those of us who are still masking because covid is still around are automatically protecting ourselves.

Community and time (which comes with community). Mass-appeal AI is a tool of ableist capitalism. I’d unpack this but I have long covid and I just finished six hours of teaching. Without AI.

I would call a spade a spade, but clearly it’s a shovel, not a spade. Geez.

Wait. Is this gender affirming hormone treatment??!??!? 😱🫣