Adam Lorenz

‘“The atonement did not procure grace, it flowed from grace.” God does not love us because Christ died for us; Christ died for us because God loved us.’ - John Stott

In other words if the starting point is not love - it is not of god.

#atonement

It’s different.

Too early to say good or bad but hoping it finishes the narrative well.

Even with all the problems I have with #michaellewis, his book ‘Fifth Risk’ was a ‘mainstream’ warning -back in 2018- of the dangers of an unencumbered Trump administration, of which we are seeing at work now.

@timothysnyder.bsky.social’s ‘On Tyranny’ is part of an elixir in how we respond.

basic stuff. “first they came for _______ and i said nothing” is the one thing everyone knows about how not to resist fascism. any member of the so-called opposition willing to trade trans lives for a few hypothetical electoral votes hasn’t done a lick of homework and is not needed in the movement.

Thus allow individuals and groups to transform from the oppressed to become the oppressor.

One aspect of the oppressive hierarchical systems and structures, such as complimentarism, that does not get acknowledged enough but is felt is how those of lesser or ‘weaker’ designated value within them then display those same harmful qualities within the subset…

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Watching a ‘Christian’ conference platform the sitting Secretary of Defense and its leaders/attendees don’t bat an eye or express any hesitation…

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At a conference for work, named my secured hotspot ‘The Elect’ as a little jab at a toxic theological stance present there…

IYKYK

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Since W for sure with the GOP.

Roughly the early 2010s for the tech oligarchs when they recognized the limited runway for their offerings and affirmed when folks started not believing in or affirming their ‘philanthropic efforts’

The Trump-Musk Doctrine: F-ck Around and Find Out Plain English with Derek Thompson · Episode

New ep: The Trump-Musk doctrine of "fuck around and find out" has already demolished global aid programs, collapsed essential govt data collection services, and nearly caused a nuclear security crisis via accidental firings. This is no way to run a government.

open.spotify.com/episode/1lTP...

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Justice is coming. #gospelofluke #gospel #woetotherich #justice

We have watched as tech leaders continue to gain influence w/in the administration. They have been pining for such a day where they are leading the charge.

We must stay aware, stay involved, and resist.

Suggested follows:
@hcrichardson.bsky.social
@edzitron.com
@iwriteok.bsky.social

The administration doesn’t care about efficiency - it cares about control.

By making the government not function properly, it stokes dissatisfaction and positions themselves - ironically - as the solution or ‘stabilizing’ force.

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It took me how long to realize that being “head over heels for someone” is simply saying you’re standing.

After an 10+ years together, I’m pleased to announce I’ve finally named my #Baratza Virtuoso grinder…

It is my honor to introduce you to Busta Grinds.

Live performances begin every day around 7am.

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Someone at work just asked if I was an extrovert…

What is the "protestant principle"?

Coined by theologian Paul Tillich, it asserts that only God is Absolute.

Not…

-the Bible
-religion
-doctrine
-theology
-ideology

When we absolutize those, we fall into idolatry.

Engage in the perpetual cycle of deconstructing and reconstructing your faith.

Welp… never thought Piper and I would be on the same ‘side’ again after he bid farewell to many years ago.

Still don’t align with much but I do appreciate that he is calling things out to those who have long stopped hearing folks like me.

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‘New-er’ platform… still no edit button.

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