Seems like a lot of that unprocessed COVID trauma is coming out right now. For most of us, COVID was life-disrupting, but not deadly. That was due to the difficult and often sacrificial work of the medical and scientific community, whom I continually thank God for. 🧵 ⚓️

Today is the feast day of William Reed Huntington, the original author of what became the "Chicago-Lambeth Quadrilateral." This is a post I wrote several years ago that examines our proposed full-communion agreement with the UMC in light of this work. ⚓ www.roodscreen.org/p/sharing-th...

Sharing the Cat’s Gift: The Episcopal Church, the United Methodist Church, and the Historic…

Sharing the Cat’s Gift: The Episcopal Church, the United Methodist Church, and the Historic Episcopate

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Two Baptists — Sen. Warnock and Speaker Mike Johnson — spent 30 minutes arguing over Matthew 25 and left further apart than they started. Johnson says it's about individuals, not nations. But in a democracy, there's no impermeable wall or responsibility between the person and the state. ⚓

Re-watching “Gettysburg.” Struck by Chamberlain’s speech to some mutineers - “We are here for something new… we are an army set to set men free.. no man has to bow. No man born to royalty - here we judge you by what you do not by who your father was…. It’s the idea that we all have value.”

I need everyone to know that Rowan Williams reviewed JD Vance’s book, and it is both a generous and savage review. Also some great writing because, of course. ⚓️ www.theguardian.com/books/2026/j...

Communion by JD Vance review – a strange, poignant book about faith and the modern world

JD Vance’s Christian vision is thoughtful – but impossible to square with the political company he keeps

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Here's an idea, since we follow a lord who was executed by the Roman State, maybe Christians shouldn't be staging mock executions to traumatize children. ⚓

Sister Letty Ugboaja of Our Lady of Sorrows Church in McAllen was reportedly detained by ICE while on her way to Sunday Mass. Ugboaja is part of the Daughters of Mary Mother of Mercy congregation. Read More👉 ebx.sh/qmQ0q0

The Southern Baptists voted to tighten their ban on women preaching. Here's the positive case for women in ordained ministry — running from the empty tomb to a quote from a theologian who defended the male priesthood. #Theology #WomenInMinistry #Christianity ⚓

I don't want no Skubb. A Skubb is a box that can't get no love from me

I… just… can’t…. ⚓️ www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/u...

Southern Baptists Move to Strengthen Ban on Women Pastors

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The Pentagon quietly cut the military's recognized religions from 211 to 31 last week. 22 are Christian denominations. Judaism and Islam each got a single box; UUs, Neo-Pagans, and others got filed under "Other." Religious freedom isn't freedom if it only counts the religions in charge. ⚓

What made me an ally for queer people in the church? A conversation in college I never forgot. 🏳️‍🌈 🧵 ⚓

The new encyclical on AI and war quotes Gandalf, and honestly, it's a perfect fit. Using Tolkien to argue that small, faithful acts of resistance matter in the face of dehumanization is the most "even the smallest person can change the course of the future" energy a papal document has ever had. ⚓

This is what community resistance to authoritarianism and censorship looks like. Let kids play music. youtube.com/live/g862hiq...

There’s a story I heard from John Shelby Spong once. He was friends with the famous astronomer Carl Sagan. One time Sagan came bouncing up to Spong at a party and said, “You know, if Jesus left earth on Ascension Day and travelled at the speed of light, he’d still be in the Milky Way Galaxy!” ⚓️

When the entire book of #Exodus is apparently not enough to stop you..... ⚓

Are all religions really the same? Comparing Gandhi and Khomeini shows why that claim doesn't hold up. For Christians, Jesus is the standard — and that's not a barrier to interfaith dialogue, it's what makes it honest. ⚓

Christian leaders who are vocal with clear concern about Christian Nationalism here and its resemblance to multiple Christian Nationist mvmts in the 20th century - if Christian nationalism becomes ascendant, we'll be remembered as wise elders when the horror it will become finally collapses. ⚓️

Can war ever be good from a Christian perspective? There is a difference between "Just" and "Good." #christianity #episcopalchurch #jesus #justwar ⚓

if Bruce Lee was still alive, you know JD Vance would tell him to be careful when discussing Jeet Kune Do

“For over a thousand years, the Catholic Church has taught just war theory and it is that long tradition the Holy Father carefully references in his comments on war. … a nation can only legitimately take up the sword ‘in self-defense, once all peace efforts have failed’ www.usccb.org/news/2026/us...

U.S. Bishops’ Chairman on Doctrine Issues Clarification on Just War Theory

“When Pope Leo XIV speaks as supreme pastor of the universal Church, he is not merely offering opinions on theology, he is preaching the Gospel and exercis...

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Let's just say that if you put #VPOTUS, a recent convert, up against the #Pope about how you interpret St. Augustine on Christian #JustWar Theory, esp when the Pope served as the Prior General of the Order of St. #Augustine, I know who my money is on... ⚓ #Episcopal #Christianity

Is the #Pope being "Too Political" when he speaks out against wars? #Episcopal #Christianity #Politics ⚓

So fellow Christians - do you think this is OK? I think it’s blasphemous for someone who claims to follow Christ. ⚓️ (gift article) www.nytimes.com/2026/04/06/u...

Hegseth Likens Easter Rescue of U.S. Airman to Resurrection of Jesus Christ

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A former JAG Lt Colonel lays out why #POTUS’ statements today already constitute war crimes under US and International law. In short, It’s a war crime to indiscriminately THREATEN civilian infrastructure in order to put pressure on its government. youtube.com/watch?v=uDax...

What international law says about Trump's threats to bomb Iran's bridges and power plants

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Here on Easter, our president is once again threatening to draw our military into war crimes by destroying civilian power and transportation infrastructure. ⚓️

Happy Easter! I’m back! The most important thing I want to share today is this new @benwildflower.com icon, an abolitionist anastasis icon showing Jesus harrowing the Hell of imprisonment, which is BREATHTAKING. (I commissioned this piece.) Proclaim resurrection and liberation, friends!

I am SAYING!

“I gave you my peace, but you draw the sword in my name, and you have made a cross for your Savior.” #GoodFriday ⚓️

Just another reminder that if POTUS makes good on his repeated threat to destroy Iranian civilian power infrastructure, he and everyone involved in the strike are guilty of war crimes under both international and US law.