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islandhopper66.bsky.social
United Methodist pastor in Arkansas, husband, father, hobby photographer
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We are actually living in a time where some Christians see mercy as offensive, empathy as a sin, and diversity, equity, and inclusion as a threat. “Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness.” -Isaiah 5:20 Lord, have mercy.

This is what the government did with 120K+ Japanese Americans in 1942. I know. I was there in those camps.

If your pastor is trying to preach bravely right now, support her or him. Up your pledge (to make up anyone threatening to withdraw support) if you have the means. Tell them that you have their back. Speak up in defense of bravery and truth. Pray for the pastor-and your fellow parishioners.

A blessing, for these days. From the Black Rock prayer book.

Updated list of companies committed to DEI Costco, Meijer, Kroger, Giant Grocery, Ben & Jerry’s, Ulta, Macy’s, Old Navy, Nordstrom’s, TJ Maxx, GoTo Foods (includes Moe’s Southwest Grill, Mcalister’s, Auntie Anne’s, Jamba, Cinnabon, and more…), Dollar Tree, Walgreens, Wegmans

I feel like Steve Jobs would have been a better president than the one we have now, but that’s comparing apples and oranges

Is this true? “PSA for Bluesky folks: Bluesky has *no* privacy. All of your posts are publicly visible all the time and the site does not need an account to view. Meaning even if you block somebody, all they have to do is log out and they can see all of your content.“

The Tulsa Race Massacre was not committed by an uncontrolled mob but was the result of “a coordinated, military-style attack” by white citizens, the Justice Department said in a report. It was the first time the U.S. government has given an official account of the 1921 massacre of Black residents.

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I would love to see a bunch of musical artists and celebrities put on a nationally televised tribute concert for Pres. Jimmy Carter on inauguration day with all proceeds going to Habitat for Humanity.

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Old McDonald had a singer! #puntastic

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So, a post on twitter (symbol is a bird) was called a tweet. Is a post on @bsky.app (symbol is a butterfly) called a flutter? Asking for a friend

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Rest in peace Tony

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