We all knew that the Trump regime's cut to USAID was going to have deadly consequences. The great work of @propublica.org demonstrates just how grave those consequences have been. Together we need to ensure that people learn of this horror & together we need to push back. We're stronger together.

1/4 Ted Cruz’s father, Rev. Rafael Cruz, said teaching evolution in public schools is inherently un-American because it contradicts his belief the United States is a Christian country. Happily more than 15700 Christian clergy disagree with him. Join them in the effort to protect science education.

Thankfully religious leaders are pushing back against authoritarianism. As law firms universities & corporations capitulate to extortion from Trump NON-Christian Nationalists are standing firm. This petition urges the constitution be followed. If religious leaders can stand up to a bully, so can we.

1/3 Today 3/26 is #science appreciation day in US. Why today? To commemorate the day 72 years ago Jonas Salk announced development of polio #vaccine saving untold lives & easing growing panic about #polio. The day celebrates scientific advances in many fields. But today science is under attack...

You must watch this. Trump's Dept. of Homeland Security sent a letter to the Episcopal Diocese of the Rio Grande accusing them of human trafficking for aiding migrants legally in the US, supported & funded by the US government. Absolutely disgusting actions by Trump. This is an attack on all of us.

It’s come to this: lawmakers in WV move to declare the Bible “an accurate historical record of human and natural history.” As more than 15,700 Christian #clergy members from all across the US have said, this is bad #religion & terrible #science. Join us in pushing back - not in our public schools!

Congress and Trump admin relax methane rules for oil companies increasing negative impact of #climatechange. #Clergy know this is wrong! 1250 from 15 countries demand action. Read & share what they have to say, encourage others to add their voices to the resistance. Stronger together.

1/2 News reports indicate that Trump administration is going to say greenhouse gases pose no risk to health or environment. This would allow the evisceration of virtually all steps to combat #climatechange in the US. 1250 clergy from 15 countries know this is dangerous & wrong. Pls read & share...

By removing the T from Stonewall webpage they're attempting to rewrite history. We can't let them win. Clergy have spoken out about the importance of #inclusion #diversity #truth for communities & individuals. This sort of disgraceful action hurts all of us. We are stronger together, Push back.

1000s of #clergy just released a statement explaining the importance of #diversity #science #religion #truth & #inclusion. Together we need to push back on actions placing all of this, and us, under attack. Please read the statement and share it widely. Join us at The Clergy Letter Project.

This is how to effectively speak truth to power! Elizabeth Eaton, Presiding Bishop of the ELCA, explains the critical aid work of Lutheran groups, dismantling lies being advanced by the Trump administration. Aid work is deeply rooted in religious doctrine & serves the most needy among us. Watch her!

Trump admin has attacked Bishop Budde & Episcopal Church, Catholic Bishops, Lutheran Church for their aid work. None of these are the “right” kind of Christians in the admin’s mind. Well The Clergy Letter Project is filled with the “wrong” kind of clergy, looking to make a better world. Join us.

1/4 The negative comments about anything religious even here on BlueSky is disconcerting. As executive director of The Clergy Letter Project I work with thousands of clergy of all religions and denominations & I’m incredibly impressed by their commitment to truth, fairness, humanity, science…

If your Christianity causes you to be offended by someone asking the most powerful person in the country to be merciful towards the powerless, then you have profoundly misunderstood the teachings of Jesus Christ.

Good piece on climate change from Sinai & Synapses. Read & join with clergy from 15 countries & add your signature to The Clergy Letter Project's Climate Crisis Letter (tinyurl.com/5dzsuuws). Written by clergy & scientists it calls for immediate climate action. Help change the world. Times short

The Rt. Rev. Mariann Budde presented a fabulous sermon at yesterday's interfaith service at Washington National Cathedral calling for compassion toward immigrants & respect for the work they do and what they bring to our country. I'm proud to say she's a member of The Clergy Letter Project. Join us!

In 2018, as fires raced through California The Clergy Letter Project said those politicizing the fires for their own goals were wrong. Now it's happening again led by Trump, Musk & their minions. It's just as wrong & dangerous. No need to write a new piece; read the old one medium.com/p/5f56d504ed01

I'm delighted to see so many people on BlueSky generally and among my followers describe themselves as progressive clergy. If you're one of these, please take a look at The Clergy Letter Project to see what thousands of fellow clergy members have been doing. Join us & together let's change the world

Disgraceful inhumane Trump policies are back separating kids from parents. The Clergy Letter Project opposed this 6 years ago & is still opposed. No reason to write a new essay since the new policy is just as bad as the old one (medium.com/@michaelzimm...). Join us at www.theclergyletterproject.org

What do 1000s of Christian, Jewish, UU, Buddhist & Humanist clergy have in common? They all believe that religion & science can be compatible, only science should be taught in public school science classes, truth matters, climate change is real and we must act. They are The Clergy Letter Project!

Are you worried about climate change? Of course you are. Do you know any clergy members? If so, ask them to sign the Climate Crisis Letter & join over 1170 clergy calling for action. Letter was written by team of clergy & scientists. DM me to have signatures added or email me from website.

Are you worried about climate change? Of course you are. Are you a member of the clergy? If so, add your signature to the Climate Crisis Letter & join over 1170 clergy calling for action. Letter was written by team of clergy & scientists. DM me to have your signature added or email me from website.

The December issue of The Clergy Letter Project's newsletter has just been posted. Read about the Vatican Observatory, ponder whether faith & free will are compatible, see Peter Hotez's thoughts on RFK, Jr., worry that Bibles might be coming to Idaho classrooms, and much more. Read it & share.

How'd we get here? Been reading through biographies on BlueSky & seeing many saying they're Christian "but not that kind of Christian" & we all know what they mean.Take back #religion and let's do good in the world. Trust science, search for truth. Join The Clergy Letter Project - stronger together

AAAS -DoSER (Dialogue on Science, Ethics & Religion) December Dialogue is well worth your attention. It's entitled “Perspectives on Psychedelics: Past, Present, and Future” & will be held virtually via Zoom on December 11th at 5:30-7pm ET Looks like it will be a great event!

If you see this post, can you please help spread this information? #ASafeChoice is a referral network of physicians who provide medication abortion services ACROSS THE US. People everywhere need to know about this option. These doctors have capacity to help more women! Let’s spread word! ❤️✊

I'm delighted to see so many people on BlueSky generally and among my followers describe themselves as progressive clergy. If you're one of these, please take a look at The Clergy Letter Project to see what thousands of fellow clergy members have been doing. Join us & together let's change the world

This one is good too.

This church gets it.

Note to the GOP: If you’re afraid that books might change someone’s thinking, you’re not afraid of books, you’re afraid of thinking 👇

"We cannot continue to participate in the social network feed of a man who proclaims the death of the media and therefore of journalists... X is a platform that no longer serves the public interest at all, but the special ideological and financial interests of its owner and his political allies"

Are you a clergy member who's worried about climate change? Do you know clergy who care about climate change. Check the Climate Crisis Letter (www.theclergyletterproject.org/Climate_Lett...) & join 1100 clergy from 15 countries calling for immediate action. Add your signature & help change the world

Are you a clergy member, any religion, any denomination? Do you care about climate change, truth, human dignity, respect for others? Are you opposed to homophobia, Islamophobia, Christian Nationalism? CheckThe Clergy Letter Project & join thousands who feel similarly. www.theclergyletterproject.org

In the past 24 hours, Joe Biden secured a ceasefire deal in Lebanon and deal that brought three wrongfully detained Americans home in advance of Thanksgiving. That’s leadership.

Since no one at DoJ will hold Trump accountable when he breaks the law - and he will break the law - we are going to need to rely on lawsuits to block him and slow him down. That's why we should all support the good work of @marcelias.bsky.social and @democracydocket.com.

The fascism virus is about to attack the American bloodstream. The only vaccine is education, peaceful resistance and unyielding humanity.

Every single school should have a library & a librarian, to help every single child find the books that will make them readers, and give them all the lifelong benefits of literacy. Libraries & librarians change children's lives FOREVER! #literacy #libraries #librarians

Listen to this if you care about women's health. It's frightening and is the equivalent of "if we don't test, cases will go down." Actually, it's worse!

I will spit blood and pick glass out of my knees defending my trans friends.

This is the most important chart published in America this week. (By @dylanlscott.bsky.social)

We can't give up on combating climate change. The planet and poorest among us demand that we act. Read what more than 1100 clergy from 15 countries are saying must be done www.theclergyletterproject.org/Climate_Lett... They pose a provocative question: How can we be good ancestors? Join us!

Disgusted with move toward Christian Nationalism? Take a look at The Clergy Letter Project www.theclergyletterproject.org. 1000s of clergy who care about human dignity, truth, science, a greener world & reconciling religion & science in a meaningful manner. Join us, together we can change the world

Forcing women to have babies? That's what's being argued in court by AGs of 3 states as they push to outlaw mifepristone. As Linda Greenhouse shows www.nytimes.com/2024/11/18/o... this is actually nothing new; it represents the origins of the anti-abortion movement in the US. Read this great piece.

Heads up! There is a State Supreme Court race in Wisconsin on April 1st! It is critical that this seat remain in Democrat control! So meet Susan Crawford! LFG! www.crawfordforwi.com

Since 1974, vaccination has averted 154 MILLION deaths: -- 146 million of those, children under age 5 -- 101 million of those, infants under age 1 Now THAT is pro-life.

So, a few words about this new Russian nuclear doctrine, but here's the short version: It's not a doctrine, it's a ploy. /1