Grateful to see the Brent Jewish Network meet Cllr Muhammed Butt, leader of Brent Council, sharing heartfelt support for Brent and Nablus Twinning. Together we build bridges of peace, mutual understanding, and unity 🌍🤝 #PeaceMatters #StrongerTogether #BridgesOfHope
🔍The 2024 election reveals strange patterns:
Large gaps between presidential and down-ballot votes in swing states, along with unexplained drop-offs. 🧐
Is this a 2024 anomaly, or do these trends reveal deeper issues with voter behavior and election trust? 💭
#BlueCrew #BridgesOfHope #DoNotObey
Thank you for your feedback, Thomas. Jamie and I are releasing all of #BridgesOfHope free on Substack, and then we will also make it available as an ebook or paperback for a nominal cost.
The internet has become a powerful tool for communication, but thoughtful, constructive dialogue not so much. 😞
Courage takes many forms: speaking hard truths, holding silence when needed, and always standing out for what’s right. In times like these, standing out isn’t just brave—it’s essential. #StandOut #BridgesOfHope
Snyder's lesson, "Remember Professional Ethics," is a reminder that the erosion of democratic institutions often begins with the small compromises of individuals. When lawyers, doctors, journalists, educators, and other professionals prioritize personal gain or political expedience over ethical standards, the effects ripple outward, undermining trust and enabling injustice. Snyder draws attention to the role of lawyers in Nazi Germany, many of whom justified atrocities by manipulating legal frameworks, and the complicity of doctors who participated in unethical experiments. These individuals, blinded by ambition or fear, failed to honor the moral responsibilities inherent in their professions. #DemCast #BlueCrew #NoDemUnder5k #NoDemUnder10k #DoNotObey #DoNotObeyInAdvance
Excerpt below is from my companion to On Tyranny
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Dive into how faith, justice, & action intersect with the lessons of Snyder’s On Tyranny.
Explore connections, reflections, and a glimpse of what’s ahead. Read now & join the journey:
As we work together to finish our devotional book,
Matthew and I want to be a source of light for others.
#BridgesOfHope
Hope is an act of faith,
even after loss.
The high road can feel hard,
but it’s where light meets action.
I explore lessons from On Tyranny and #BridgesOfHope, showing how faith, justice, and integrity can shape our future.
Plus, get free future access to #BridgesOfHope, serialized.
Insights above are from On Tyranny & #BridgesOfHope
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Reflections inspired from On Tyranny and #BridgesOfHope,
the devotional my wife @jamiesquirrel.bsky.social and I are working on.
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Words inspired by On Tyranny, and #BridgesOfHope,
the devotional I am working on with my wife @jamiesquirrel.bsky.social
Follow us for more excerpts and insights
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Thoughts my own - drawn from insights from On Tyranny, and the devotional, #BridgesOfHope, we are working on.
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“In the dialogue people should talk directly to one another, one to one, across the circle. Then the time would come, if we got to know each other a bit and could trust each other, when you could speak very directly to the whole group, or to anybody in it.” David Bohm, On Dialogue
Let’s not assume everyone’s intent.
In true dialogue, trust is built by speaking directly, person to person. The more we practice listening, the more we inspire deeper understanding, not division.
Civility must lead us. #BridgesOfHope
“In the dialogue people should talk directly to one another, one to one, across the circle. Then the time would come, if we got to know each other a bit and could trust each other, when you could speak very directly to the whole group, or to anybody in it.” David Bohm, On Dialogue
Civil dialogue thrives on diversity.
Even when we disagree, listening with empathy strengthens our collective understanding. Let’s welcome all viewpoints—as long as respect leads the way.
Platforms like this are a chance to bridge, not divide. #BridgesOfHope
“In the dialogue people should talk directly to one another, one to one, across the circle. Then the time would come, if we got to know each other a bit and could trust each other, when you could speak very directly to the whole group, or to anybody in it.” David Bohm, On Dialogue
Civil dialogue thrives on diversity.
Even when we disagree, listening with empathy strengthens our collective understanding. Let’s welcome all viewpoints—as long as respect leads the way.
Platforms like this are a chance to bridge, not divide. #BridgesOfHope
Do not obey in advance. "Most of the power of authoritarianism is freely given. In times like these, individuals think ahead about what a more repressive government will want, and then offer themselves without being asked. A citizen who adapts in this way is teaching power what it can do." - On Tyranny by Timothy Snyder
"Without free, self-respecting, and autonomous citizens there can be no free and independent nations. Without internal peace, that is, peace among citizens and between the citizens and the state, there can be no guarantee of external peace."- Vaclav Havel
Freedom calls us to refuse blind compliance.
Havel and Snyder warn that when we obey in advance, we invite tyranny. True independence is grounded in individual responsibility.
God gives us the strength to resist the enemy’s schemes and stand firm in faith (Ephesians 6:13). #BridgesOfHope
Directive 191 demands action when lives are at risk.
Let’s echo its spirit: intellectuals, write your own “duty to warn” letters!
Advocate for protecting the vulnerable & holding agencies accountable.
Justice begins with awareness. #BridgesOfHope
Directive 191 demands action when lives are at risk.
Let’s echo its spirit: intellectuals, write your own “duty to warn” letters!
Advocate for protecting the vulnerable & holding agencies accountable.
Justice begins with awareness. #BridgesOfHope
Directive 191 demands action when lives are at risk.
Let’s echo its spirit: intellectuals, write your own “duty to warn” letters!
Advocate for protecting the vulnerable & holding agencies accountable.
Justice begins with awareness. #BridgesOfHope
Directive 191 demands action when lives are at risk.
Let’s echo its spirit: intellectuals, write your own “duty to warn” letters!
Advocate for protecting the vulnerable & holding agencies accountable.
Justice begins with awareness. #BridgesOfHope
Directive 191 demands action when lives are at risk.
Let’s echo its spirit: intellectuals, write your own “duty to warn” letters!
Advocate for protecting the vulnerable & holding agencies accountable.
Justice begins with awareness. #BridgesOfHope
Directive 191 demands action when lives are at risk.
Let’s echo its spirit: intellectuals, write your own “duty to warn” letters!
Advocate for protecting the vulnerable & holding agencies accountable.
Justice begins with awareness. #BridgesOfHope
Directive 191 demands action when lives are at risk.
Let’s echo its spirit: intellectuals, write your own “duty to warn” letters!
Advocate for protecting the vulnerable & holding agencies accountable.
Justice begins with awareness. #BridgesOfHope
Directive 191 demands action when lives are at risk.
Let’s echo its spirit: intellectuals, write your own “duty to warn” letters!
Advocate for protecting the vulnerable & holding agencies accountable.
Justice begins with awareness. #BridgesOfHope
Caring for one another is taking action and persevering. It is gladly choosing a rugged path, one that equips us to work for the common good.
#BridgesOfHope
“The prophetic tasks of the church are to tell the truth in a society that lives in Illusion, grieve in a society that practices denial, and express hope in a society that lives in despair.” -Walter Brueggemann
Silence and passivity are not OK
Today demands action and truth-telling; engaging in society with integrity,
not for ourselves, but for the good of all.
We are called to justice, unity, and to build a better tomorrow.
Let's build it together.
#BridgesOfHope #FaithlnAction
Our resilient hope and unshakable joy changes the world one lamp at a time.
#BridgesOfHope
Great to see another quotation that we used in our book, #BridgesOfHope
Thank you for sharing!
@jamiesquirrel.bsky.social and I love this so much!
Thank you for standing firm on creating a space free from hate.
True freedom is not just about the right to speak, but the freedom to choose a peaceful, respectful environment.
I’m grateful for platforms that make dignity and mutual respect possible. #FreedomToChoose #BridgesOfHope
“Get in good trouble, necessary trouble, and help redeem the soul of America.” - John Lewis
The late John Lewis taught us that good trouble is necessary to challenge injustice and protect democracy.
Today, as cracks in our system deepen, his words remind us to act courageously, engage in dialogue, and build a nation rooted in equity, forward-thinking and hope.
#BridgesOfHope
