Releasing the Epstein files is not about partisan politics; it's about holding predators accountable. No part of me cares about the party affiliation of those who participated in Epstein's abusive criminal enterprise. ALL of them should be brought to justice.

When I post about a book signings for Better Ways to Read the Bible, I get messages from folks who want a signed copy mailed to them. I'm excited to announce we've created a way to do just that! Get a copy signed and personalized no matter where you live! www.zachwlambert.org/store/p/pers...

I would take the pro-life movement a lot more seriously if they were marching in the streets to demand full funding for SNAP and WIC like they march to protest against abortion.

Did y’all know that over 2/3rds of WIC and SNAP beneficiaries are children, elderly, or disabled?

I can’t wait to stay up late on No Kings Eve to eat bites of the Resistance Frog cookies, put pocket Constitutions in my grandchildren’s shoes, and then wake up the next morning for a dance party to all of our favorite Rage Against the Machine songs 💙

I hope someday we defeat fascism and in the far future, No Kings Day is celebrated as a federal holiday, and little children leave out dance mixtapes and cookies for the Resistance Frog, who leaves pocket Constitutions in their shoes.

To all the parents who brought us up in Christian spaces… Y’all taught us this.

Heath Mayo is a conservative, btw. This isn’t about partisan politics. This is about democracy. No thrones. No crowns. No kings.

If every time I condemn sexism, nationalism, white supremacy, and homophobia/transphobia you assume I’m condemning Christians, that tells me all I need to know about your version of Christianity.

Not a nightmare! h/t @zachwlambert.bsky.social

Can’t wait to start responding to all online my trolls with “this is Actually Romantic 😊”

Ding ding ding!

Empathy isn’t sinful or weak, it is a core value of Christianity and a foundational pillar of democracy. That’s why authoritarians are so intent on demonizing it.

'Are There Non-Harmful Ways to Read the Bible?' Listen to the conversation between @bradleyonishi.bsky.social and @zachwlambert.bsky.social, author of Better Ways to Read the Bible. www.straightwhiteamericanjesus.com/episodes/are...

Thanks so much for sharing all of this! So glad Better Ways To Read The Bible was helpful 😊

Guns are the leading cause of death for children and teens in America. And yet they are trying to restrict access to Tylenol, but not to guns.

“Early Warning Signs of Fascism” from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

@zachwlambert.bsky.social your book finally arrived! Looking forward to the read

“The countries where comedians can't mock the leader on late night TV are not really ones you want to live in.” Chris Hayes

"To be clear, the only motive for opposing this bill would be to conceal wrongdoing. You have a choice. Stand with the truth or with the lies that have protected predators for decades." - Epstein survivor Anouska de Georgiou Release the files.

In America, it's easier to get assault rifles than food stamps.

Suppose someone's child is gunned down. If one of you says to them, "Here are my thoughts and prayers," but does nothing else, what good is it? In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead. - James 2:15-17 (with a modern update)

Slavery wasn’t that bad, BUT THE CRACKER BARREL LOGO REDESIGN IS AN ATTACK ON THE VERY SOUL OF OUR NATION. Am I doing this right?

Very privileged to receive a copy of Better Ways to Read the Bible from @zachwlambert.bsky.social Really appreciate the way he frames the discussion around the unhelpful as well as the helpful lenses to which we can appeal to guide our interpretations.

Elephants are born weighing 250 lbs. They are the biggest babies on earth except for the people mad about male cheerleaders in the NFL.

Doug Wilson isn’t just a “provocative pastor.” He’s a purveyor of patriarchy, white supremacy, and spiritual abuse dressed up as biblical fidelity. If your theology looks like Jesus, it will never look like Doug Wilson.

It's baffling to me that someone could ask themselves, "what would Jesus do?" and come up with an answer that includes mocking, degrading, and exploiting other people.

I just started reading @zachwlambert.bsky.social's new book "Better Ways to Read the Bible" and can already tell (20 pages in) it's going to be really helpful. @brazospress.bsky.social is offering it for pre-order at a 40% discount. Tough to beat that. bakerbookhouse.com/products/617...

LOVED being on the Bible For Normal People podcast. The episode just dropped today! www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJkx...

If your version of Christianity can justify the forced starvation of children, it’s not from Jesus.

"You don't want the Epstein files released because there are liberals in there too." Incorrect! I'm not in a cult, buddy. I want absolutely everyone brought to justice. Release them ALL.

🔥 from @jamestalarico.bsky.social

“It’s a sad sunday when ‘non believers’ have never been confronted with hate or vitriol until they are introduced to a modern American Christian.” Chip Gaines

If you thought Superman was right for fighting fascists in the 1970s but now you think he’s wrong for fighting fascists in the 2020s, then Superman didn’t go woke… you went fascist.

There are a couple of very specific occasions where Jesus got quite literal and descriptive about hell... and very specific about just WHO was going there. It's a pretty clear picture of how many Christians take the words of Jesus seriously, because Matthew 25 should *terrify* them.

How I think Jesus would have phrased Matthew 25 if he was preaching in America right now.

@paulhoard.bsky.social and I are so grateful to have @zachwlambert.bsky.social endorsement for our book Eucontamination: Disgust Theology and the Christian Life!

We rightly blame pastors when they don’t speak out, but we also need accountability for the denominations and congregations that punish the ones who do.

Awhile back I saw someone post that Substack is Onlyfans for intellectuals and I can’t stop laughing about it.

After dropping bombs on Iran, Donald Trump said: “I want to just thank everybody and, in particular, God. I just want to say, we love you God.” Invoking the name of God to justify violence is the definition of taking the Lord’s name in vain.

“We have guided missiles and misguided men.” - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

“Unscrupulous con men will continue to exploit the faith. They're as deceived as the people they lead astray. As long as they are out there, things can only get worse.” 2 Timothy 3:13 (MSG)

Join Zach W. Lambert on August 12th discussing BETTER WAYS TO READ THE BIBLE, a call for "a more Christlike interpretation of Scripture" to help and heal rather than condemn, oppress, and exclude... More info + RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/bookpeople... @zachwlambert.bsky.social

They evacuated the Capitol because there were credible threats to lawmakers and 20,000 of us showed up at the Capitol to protest anyway. Best city in America.

Some of my favorite signs from the #NoKings protest in Austin today.

I just found out that the Austin Public Library has already preordered 3 copies of my book! If you have 60 seconds, I’d love for you to check if your library has a copy on order and request it if not. Library preorders are super important, especially for a first time author like me. Thank you!

A very sobering reality as the Trump vs. Musk fight spirals.

Like I said before: Love us out loud or leave us alone. My humanity as a queer person is more important than your pulpit