A Christianity that is known for its cruelty is a Christianity that no longer knows Christ. "By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another." -Jesus

It’s not lost on me that in Daniel 4, Daniel tells Nebuchadnezzar that he can avoid the fate of his dream by practicing righteousness and showing mercy to the oppressed. It’s almost like God expects those in power to use that power to care for the un-cared for. #bible

I don't know who needs to hear this, but ... you can never find Christ through Caesar. Christ is found on a shameful Cross, its bloody wood planted in a garbage dump betwixt two thieves. He is found among the hurting, outcast, and sick ... not playing with Caesar in a throne-room.

Chris Tomlin & and the Christian singers created a connection between well-known & beloved worship songs & the political agenda of Charlie Kirk. Such worshipwashing of Kirk’s ugly politics is hurtful to the Christian witness. publicwitness.wordandway.org/p/chris-toml...

This is perhaps the take that I agree most closely with though I understand that not all agree and that is okay. The unqualified praise of Kirk happened in our own church and it was a clarifying moment for our family. What do we believe our Christian witness should be?

Pause your doomscrolling and listen to this story.

@coachbennett.bsky.social The running world lost a wonderful coach this past week with the passing of Al Carius. His mantra of "Run for fun and personal bests" reminds me of much of your own messaging. www.nctv17.org/news/legenda...

It hurts to watch someone you love slowly tear their life apart. newsletter.oalannoble.com/p/when-someo...

The verse that got us through the worst time of our life: And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you (1 Peter 5:10). Our favorite word in there: “himself.”

When you strip away humanity

Three things made the US a rich and powerful nation: the rule of law, its science & innovation system, and openness to foreign talent. Remarkable how Trump has taken a sledgehammer to all three. No enemy of this country could do more.

Actor Mandy Patinkin’s plea for Jews to consider how what Netanyahu’s Israeli government is doing to Gaza is not just harming Palestinians and killing kids — but also endangering Jews across the globe.

“I was hungry” and you cut SNAP. “I was thirsty” and you cut funding to ensure clean water. “I was sick” and you cut medicaid. “I was a stranger” and you deported me. “I was in prison” and you just left me there to rot. “Whatever you do to the least of these, you do unto me.”-Jesus

Secularism isn’t what’s driving people away from Christianity. What’s driving people away from Christianity are those who claim to follow Jesus, but completely ignore his teachings and use his name instead to amass wealth and political power.

@repmcgovern.bsky.social brought fire.

staffers are still cleaning up the Kristi Noem mess after she got gutted/filleted by @chrismurphyct.bsky.social this is A MOMENT. #MustWatch 🧢 @trumpfile.org

"The Trump 'peace' plan is no such thing; it is an instrument of surrender, and the Ukrainians are unlikely to accept it," @radiofreetom.bsky.social writes: https://theatln.tc/zI63nuAf

If Russia wants peace, they should end the invasion.

Encourage your Republican friends to consider at least glancing at a fact check of tonight's speech before they run with their favorite quips or MAGA opinion pieces. www.politifact.com/article/2025...

Elon Musk recently posted on his site that another lawyer and I are “undermining civilization.” He goes on to ask if we suffered childhood trauma and concludes by suggesting we are suffering from “generational trauma.” This is my response. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/my-o...

If you don’t subscribe and read Coach Bennett’s newsletter, you are missing a bright spot in a relatively murky time. coach3s23a.substack.com/p/balancing-...

At a time when compassionate, thoughtful takes have become extremely partisan, I so appreciate Coach Bennett and his reminders that respect for yourself and others should be the goal for all.

Excellent post

Kindness is hardcore. Only cowards are cruel. And only cowards support bullies.

It drives me crazy during Trump’s administrations that the family and friends I have that support him are oblivious to all the crazy he says and does. If I point it out then they think I’m just over reacting and have gone “woke”. If any Democrat did 20% of it, it would be all they talk about.

One thing I appreciate about Jesus was that he spent more time helping his followers & the religious see and kill their hypocrisy than he spent trying to make the world seem worse for theirs. This pattern often seems lost in the church today.

Enjoy this column from David French at the New York Times. “Why Are So Many Christians So Cruel?” www.nytimes.com/2024/12/22/o...

I fully agree with everything Fea lays out in this article. It also frames a path forward that feels more hopeful than continuing to bash my head against the wall.

Everyone who analyzes elections needs to understand this: Self-reported financial condition is no longer an independent variable. For many people, it no longer explains voting decisions. It *reflects* voting decisions.

This section of the podcast captures so much about why certain sects of Christianity and MAGA share DNA. podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id17...

It’s no coincidence that Jesus’s primary metaphors for ministry were not soldiers, hunters, or builders, But shepherds, farmers, and fisherman. The humility. The unpredictability. The chaos. The waiting. None of it means we failed. This is just what faithfulness looks like.

With the disclosures of Hegseth’s membership at a CREC church, the podcast Sons of Patriarchy is helpful for those who are unfamiliar with Soug Wilson and churches in this movement. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...

One reason I fled the Republican party in 2016 was the clear trend toward deceit and slander. The list of Republicans that have come into power with the backing of Evangelical leaders claiming that they are person of integrity is filled with hypocrites. ground.news/article/8a11...