This second batch of #Andor shows is about a bunch of elites caving to an autocrat in hopes of keeping themselves safe, and him taking everything from them anyway.
Oh, science fiction...what will you think of next?
Without due process for non-citizens, no citizen is safe from being disappeared.
What Ben said
Institutional neutrality and capitulation will not save your university (or mine) from being the next one in Trump's crosshairs.
If your Christianity is offended by someone preaching care of the poor, oppressed, and marginalized to the face of the powerful, you might want to reread your Bible, specifically the prophets. oh and the psalms. oh and this guy named Jesus.
Had a great time at AAR/SBL. Next year in Boston, friends!
“Totalitarianism in power invariably replaces all first-rate talents, regardless of their sympathies, with those crackpots and fools whose lack of intelligence and creativity is still the best guarantee of their loyalty.”
—Hannah Arendt, The Origins of Totalitarianism
Decided it was time to introduce Isaac to The Sound of Music so he knows that the job of a good Christian is to sabotage Nazi cars.
A medieval manuscript illustration from the British Library royal ms 20 a ii f3r. Image shows a medieval king in a green gown and wearing a crown. He is stood within a burning castle with arms in the air and a look of 'oh dear' on his face
"this is fine"
British Library Manuscript - royal ms 20 a ii f3r
The United Methodist Council of Bishops has released a Pastoral Letter in response to the United States elections earlier this week.
"Our baptismal vows call us “to resist evil, injustice, and oppression in whatever forms they present themselves.” We therefore reject rhetoric, policies, and actions that demean or discriminate against any of God's children...” #UMC
Thrilled to be named to the Board of Trustees for the United Methodist Foundation of West Virginia! Excited to give back to my adopted home among the hills.
I never really used Twitter; so I don't need to flee. But it seems BlueSky is poised to be the social media for the resistance. So here I am.