I wonder if this is one of those areas where a Holland-esque study might conclude that the fact of Christianity influenced a shift in the way things are done. Like turning cultural mythmaking into hagiography.

Fred, His Enemy Getting a Vote@thefred.bsky.social · 3mo ago

The Iliad is ambivalent at best toward the Greeks. They are wanton and sacrilegious. The Odyssey says it's a bit more tangled than that, but not much. It's fascinating that the historical Greeks maintained a mythic tradition like that about themselves.

So say we all.

KidzBoptotenlieder@theodramatist.com · 4mo ago

Pizza rolls rock

Ten years a deacon in the Lord’s Church. Ten years in holy orders, embracing the Pentecostal tradition that formed me, proclaiming the grace of the Triune God unhindered by my own works. Served by Christ, and serving Him who loved me till the end.

My experience with the Anglican theologian quiz from @theodramatist.com is a revelation. And seems oddly right.

At Society for Pentecostal Studies annual meeting. Back on my BS. I’m about to tell Pentecostals to get liturgical while inviting them to throw the BCP into the (refiner’s) fire.

In Texas…shouldn’t it just be “The Roadhouse”?

Who do I know going to SPS this week?

It's Lent and I'm Tired open.substack.com/pub/joshuabo... My man @joshuabocanegra.bsky.social preaching it all day long.

It's Lent and I'm Tired

A reflection on the tiring nature of the world and of fasting

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Perhaps it is true what they say: the more things change, the more things stay the same.

Lectio: Always Like That

A Thought on the Gospel for the Last Sunday after the Epiphany, Year A

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Whoever wins, I just hope America is defeated.

9 years a priest. #CorneliusTheCenturion #pentecostalorthodox

If your place of worship follows the church calendar—did you observe the Feast of the Holy Innocents today?

My dear friends in the ACNA, expectant clergy. I’m sorry. I grieve with you. I’ve got an ear open and ready for you. No judgment. Just grace.

Ichabod. #IYKYK #ACNAtoo

FOR THE SINS OF THE WHOLE WORLD

BCP Minus Context@bcpminuscontext.bsky.social · 11mo ago

his one oblation of himself once offered, a full, perfect, and sufficient sacrifice, oblation, and satisfaction,

I have been incredibly blessed and privileged to serve with some of the best deacons in the Church. They have been my professors and teachers, my partners in the gospel, forerunners, evangelists, administrators, and preachers.

This comment redeemed the whole thread.

Elvie 🕯️🕯️🕯️@elviereads.bsky.social · 12mo ago

dangerously close to re-inflaming tensions between the eastern and western churches with this one

Now this whole Chicago thing is getting out of hand.

High Church Raccoon⛪️🦝@pilgrimaltsburg.bsky.social · 12mo ago

Hear me out: Deep Dish Eucharist

So, in today’s news, one of the best political procedural shows of the 90s, lately categorized as fantasy, since it is no longer realistic, will now simply be known as “The Wing.”

The work of theology, despite at times being supremely isolating, is really all about relationships, all the way down.

This is deep wisdom. “Friendship is the highest expression of a person’s social nature; it is also the solid foundation for any society. The more a society becomes a society of friends, the more perfect it becomes as a society.” -Dr. Robert Frazier

Cranmer realized and made every effort to help us internalize that gratitude to Jesus had a metabolic capacity in Christian life, releasing the potential of grace in Spirit-led works prepared for us by the Father.

BCP Minus Context@bcpminuscontext.bsky.social · 12mo ago

Drink this in remembrance that Christ's Blood was shed for thee, and be thankful.

“You will not surely die” is the lie hidden behind “THEY are going to take your _____.”

Fr. Isaac@isaacbradshaw.bsky.social · 12mo ago

The worst part of the Trumpocene js the realization that so many of your friends, relatives, colleagues harbored an intense hatred for their neighbor, only waiting for the right tempter to give permission to release it.

T-shirt idea: questions of the Baptismal Covenant on the back, “I will with God’s help” in big letters on the front

I look at the Supreme Court today and I’m just like…. Derrick Bell done warned us.

Columbanus. Cuz the best of Italy is an Irishman.

Katelyn Burns@katelynburns.com · 12mo ago

name an italian more worthy of an american holiday than columbus

Mario

Katelyn Burns@katelynburns.com · 12mo ago

name an italian more worthy of an american holiday than columbus

I did a paper on Lord of the Flies in a post-colonial read. I honestly cannot wait to see this

Tim Howles@timhowles.bsky.social · last yr.

First look at the BBC's new Lord of the Flies TV series. Jack Thorne – of Adolescence and The Hack – has adapted the classic William Golding book into four hour-long episodes, date yet to be announced. www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/lor...