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The Imago Dei trumps all political theory and ideology. We take care of each other in all aspects, through any means, whether private actions or gov’t policy, because we are all made in God’s image. And that is the only reason we need.

If you’re a Christian who’s willing to believe that a loving God will send some ppl to an eternal hell, then frankly you can stomach heavy handed, even harsh criticisms towards voting for Trump and/or Republicans.

A robust and well-funded welfare state along very generous workers’ rights, is the *bare minimum* for a morally sound and well functioning society.

Liberation theology is and should be an indispensable and necessary characteristic of the Christian faith.

Mood

Working from home means comfy outfit: hoodie, pj pants, Xmas socks, and slippers.

I really enjoyed it. The ballet dancers were impressive and fantastic.

Current listen

About to see Swan Lake with this beauty.

In the past, I’ve been volatile and insulting to ppl of differing political/religious beliefs. I’m trying to stop that as it’s unhelpful. But I struggle with knowing if/when perhaps “biting remarks” are necessary. Times such as these… idk 🤷🏻‍♂️

Happy Valentines Day And Long Live The Fighters!

It’s cute that Vicki’s main comfort food/drink are French Fries and Iced Tea (with 3-4 packets of non-sugar sweetener added). It’s easy and does the trick 😊.

Thursday.

I mean I think the obvious answer is that no, Americans have no idea what this means for their lives the "oh shit what have we done" turn we're all hoping for is simply not going to happen until the material ramifications become clear we are going to have to touch the stove

If the Democrats ever get back in power and along the way, grow a spine, their first order of business: Pack the Courts with progressive/left wing judges. At all federal levels. Republicans are breaking so many rules of gov’t. The least Democrats can do is bite back in kind on some things.

Lion kinging Toro. His impression of Simba is not bad. And yet again, he reluctantly has an eye for the camera. He still hates it though.

Watching Lynch’s Duuuuuuuuuune.

(Imprecatory) Prayers for our leaders, especially President Trump #blessed🙏🏼

Welp, I’m now obsessed with Defying Gravity. Thanks Wicked. I’ve listened to it so many times, you’d think I’d just discovered something new and exciting, like… well gravity I guess 🙃.

Damn. Queen II might be one of the best albums I’ve ever listened to. If you’re a fan of Queen, and like me, you’ve been dicking around with not listening to it, do something with your life today and give it a listen. March of the Black Queen is amazing btw.

I might have hurt part of my lower back from being on a swing. Feels good to be 34.

Ever since I started on Lexapro and increased the dosage, I’ve started to have very vivid dreams again.

Post you from a different era

I am very much looking forward to seeing Nosferau on Xmas day. Robert Eggers has put out some bangers, so I’m hyped for this one.

The Tyson/Paul fight was a con and we all fell for it. They got their money, we got had. With that being said, the Taylor/Serrano fight was much more entertaining and Serrano got robbed.

I finished my first iced tea that had a little bit of sweetener, please clap.

As you can see, I’m doing some light reading currently.

This is one of many James Baldwin quotes sustaining me.

Against all this bullshit going around in the world, I am still a firm believer in God’s universal salvation of all humanity. God’s Love will not fail.

I have a hard time eating grape tomatoes, because with the way they’re shaped, it feels like I’m biting a testicle.

John Piper? I hardly know her!

Cable knit sweater purchase for Black Friday.

For my birth, I was two weeks overdue, which proves that I have been averse to major life changes since literally before I was born.

I’ve come to the realization that what was passed around for years as good “Christian Apologetics” was nothing more than shoddy PR/Marketing/Advertising tactics, similar to how many major American businesses operate.

Gf is watching The House Bunny, starring Anna Faris and even though I don’t really watch a lot of her stuff, I am a low key stan for her ever since Chris Pratt did her dirty lol.

“If Christianity taken as a whole is indeed an entirely coherent and credible system of belief, then the universalist understanding of its message is the only one possible. And, quite imprudently, I say that without the least hesitation or qualification.” -David Bentley Hart, That All Shall Be Saved