Posts by Mark Sandlin
A judge just got arrested for not helping ICE do their job. That’s not justice, it’s intimidation. When compassion becomes a crime, democracy’s on life support. If this is the warm-up act, imagine the main show under Trump 2.0. This is a warning shot. Pay attention.
"It’s fascism wrapped in a flag and dipped in Bible verses they haven’t read since Sunday School."
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Maundy Thursday wasn’t a tender foot-washing moment, it was a radical act of defiance.
#progressivechristian #holyweek #empire #jesus #footwashing
The events of Holy Week weren't martyrdom by mistake. They were a mic drop in motion.
#progressivechristian #HolyWeek2025 #empire #jesus
MAGA Christians have turned fear into a brand, fascism into a campaign strategy, and Jesus into a mascot they drag to every political rally.
As I say in this week’s newsletter:
“Christian Nationalism doesn’t want Jesus – it wants a weapon in a tunic.”
Holy Week is a protest.
#progressivechristian #holyweek #empire #resistance
Standing in solidarity for justice and equality.
#progressivechristian #politicaljesus #resistance
Holy Week called. It wants its story back from the Christian Nationalists.
“It’s time to bless their bigoted hearts, not with kind words but with fierce resistance.”
With GOP lawmakers pushing extreme laws (like in NC) to undermine democracy and target marginalized communities, love and justice are at stake.
"If your Christianity doesn’t break the chains of the marginalized, then it’s just a lullaby for the powerful."
Q: Do you believe Jesus was God? A: Rev Dr Mark Sandlin
#progressivechristianity #progressivechristian #christian #spirtualtiktok #jesus
Maybe instead of obsessing over exact words, we should focus on the points Jesus was making.
#christianity #progressivechristianity #Jesus #aramaic
If your Christianity needs a culture war, it’s not founded in Love.
Noah’s Ark Wasn’t the First Flood Story? Nope.
Jesus - political? Hell yeah.
Two Creation stories in the Bible? Yep.
#progessivechristian #Bible #Creation
Nothing says ‘biblical family values’ like ignoring abuse, shaming women, and pretending LGBTQIA+ kids don’t exist.