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submitted 28 days ago • 0 comments

A version of Christianity that tramples the poor and marginalized in favor of the rich and powerful is a religion completely at odds with the teachings of Jesus.

submitted 41 days ago • 5 comments

As someone who has felt firsthand the terror and pain of deportations, I want to make it absolutely crystal clear that I will do anything and everything in my power to protect anyone going through that process. If you're looking for resources in West Michigan, let me know.

submitted 42 days ago • 0 comments

ICE is planning immigration raids starting Tuesday. Please amplify.

submitted 42 days ago • 1198 comments

The way people responded to the hours-long TikTok "ban" really showed me a lot of yall are actually genuinely addicted and would probably be a lot healthier if it were permanently banned

submitted 42 days ago • 0 comments

Yup. Any institution exhibiting these characteristics is fundamentally broken.

submitted 53 days ago • 9 comments

The way immigrants are treated in scripture is the polar opposite of the way that many republican leaders want to treat immigrants and refugees. Jesus judges nations by how they treat the stranger, and boy howdy do we seem determined to treat the stranger among us like a pawn to be moved around

submitted 53 days ago • 0 comments

Breaking News: Saruman The White declares that the Gap of Rohan shall henceforth be known as the Gap of Isengard

submitted 53 days ago • 0 comments

Officially no longer using Facebook, and it feels so good. I was so tired of having most of the posts I saw not even be from accounts I followed.

submitted 53 days ago • 0 comments

“Yes, people want justice — as long as justice costs them nothing or very little.” — @davidfrenchjag.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2024/12/15/o...

submitted 77 days ago • 1 comment

Have you seen the Ohio Legislature's HB 700 @davidfrenchjag.bsky.social ? I'd love to hear you get into it on AO, it's hard-hitting content

submitted 80 days ago • 1 comment

The best part of being a Michigan fan is watching Ohio prove that they have the sportsmanship and spine of a jellyfish. Imagine trying to make celebrating a rivaly win a felony! Not even a misdemeanor lol. Hail to the Victors!

submitted 80 days ago • 0 comments

My favorite thing about being a michigander is that the lions are finally good

submitted 85 days ago • 0 comments

I'm not really a photographer, but I enjoy dabbling in it from time to time. This is my favorite pic I think I've taken, at Emerald Lake BC

submitted 89 days ago • 0 comments

The last few weeks have been very demoralizing as someone who tries to follow the example of Jesus. Reminded all the more vividly how important the season of Advent is. I eagerly await the return of Jesus to put right all the abuses the church does in His name.

submitted 89 days ago • 0 comments

This is wrong. The rule of law should apply to the president’s son just as it would apply to you or me. www.nytimes.com/live/2024/12...

submitted 91 days ago • 297 comments

Almost all the announcements feel like this

submitted 91 days ago • 0 comments

Advent is a very special season for me. We spent 3 years and 3 days in waiting for my wife's green card to be approved so we could live together again. We had no agency, and had to rely on someone else to deliver us from our separation. We are waiting once more for the return of Jesus.

submitted 92 days ago • 0 comments

Have you noticed that the allegedly pet-eating Haitian immigrants of Springfield, Ohio, are no longer an emergency? No longer a "thing"? Could it be that it was all a lie, designed to spread fear and get votes? Beware populism, beware demagoguery. It corrodes nations and souls.

submitted 93 days ago • 2 comments

It's always interesting when people find out that my wife is an immigrant and learn our challenge getting her here. Almost without fail, they immediately tell me that "she should have just walked through the southern border" Not only do they demonstrate ignorance, it's just plain insensitive

submitted 93 days ago • 0 comments

Preparing for a new book in the upcoming year on how Christians can/should rethink how we do political engagement with our neighbors. What books do you recommend I read as preparation? I've already deeply enjoyed Disarming Leviathan and The After Party.

submitted 93 days ago • 0 comments

So thankful for the peace, security and comfort I'm privileged to experience this year. Lots to be thankful for!

submitted 94 days ago • 0 comments

If there are any historians here who specialize in Bantu/East African history, let me know! Wanting to learn more about my heartland.

submitted 95 days ago • 0 comments

Contrary to what some may think, I've never loved Jesus more. He is still so relevant. It's the "followers" that discourage me

submitted 95 days ago • 0 comments

As it should be

submitted 96 days ago • 0 comments

Wow it's so nice to log into a social media feed and not be facing a firehose of AI content or regressive nonsense.

submitted 96 days ago • 1 comment