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Jesus is strong, good, kind, and trustworthy. Francophile. Fan of Weird Al, the U.S. Constitution, and dolce far niente. "Be curious, not judgmental." Ex-GOP, politically homeless. Pastor, but not the angry, faux-macho kind.
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Beware of appeals built on grievance, anger, and juvenile power fantasies. Nobody really wants stunted, perpetual adolescence. Real masculinity is about moving past childishness to take on adult responsibility, grow in self-control, protect those who are weaker, and bring out the best in others.

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As a Christian, I will continue to talk about, lament, and push back against political efforts that increase injustice, cruelty, and disunity. But I need to be grounded in the truths that this world is a broken mess, Jesus reigns, and God loves sinners. www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/scotty...

Long live the King? King Jesus? Amen. Cause that man ain’t look, sound, smell or even think like Jesus - not even close. Not even the blue eyed white Jedi Jesus. Yall trippin’

The world is going crazy, but Velcro isn't worried. #catsofbluesky

Powerful words of perspective, hope, and faith. But may we also learn from this shameful experience so that we don't repeat the injustice towards people we consider "other"

America has always alternated between being open, generous, and positive towards the world on the one hand and being suspicious, resentful, and tightfisted on the other. I want the former, not the latter. I want a President who calls us to our better natures, not our basest tendencies.

He's not the CEO of America. Isolated, narcissist celebrity billionaires don't seem to understand how a republic works. They have no frame of reference for separation of powers, the rule of law, checks and balances, or political compromise. Unchecked power destroys anyone and everyone.