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Cover of The Shape of Sex by Leah DeVun. The subtitle reads “Nonbinary Gender From Genesis to the Renaissance.” The artwork features two winged, intertwined figures alongside a vibrant bird with a multicolored beak, rendered in a medieval style. The image evokes themes of gender fluidity, historical embodiment, and theological symbolism.

“A premodern story of self that entangled male and female... in ways familiar and unfamiliar.”

@ldevun.bsky.social's *The Shape of Sex* invites us to read the past with care and reconsider the boundaries of identity. @columbiauniversity.bsky.social

#theshapeofsex #leahdevun #queerhistory

How Demonology Won the 2024 Election The rise of a “shadow gospel” reveals how deeply the language of demons and deliverance has shaped American politics.

An excerpt from my new book w @markbrockway.bsky.social that highlights the three different modes of demonological thinking. For example pro-family, pro-speech, pro-America talk sounds positive/common sense but is ultimately pointing to the liberal devil thereader.mitpress.mit.edu/how-demonolo...

Just added to my reading list!

When conservative white men resort to feminine or queer-coded insults in an attempt to demean, remember: the worst things they can conjure in their shallow, distorted imaginations are projections of what they *already* believe about women and queer people.

Contrary to what conservative white evangelicals might suggest, scientific illiteracy is not a Fruit of the Spirit.

Rally in Minneapolis with Elizabeth Warren & Peggy Flanagan · Peggy Flanagan for Minnesota Join Senator Elizabeth Warren and Lt. Governor & U.S. Senate Candidate Peggy Flanagan for a rally in Minneapolis! Doors open at 5pm. Rally begins at 6pm. Please allow time to move through security c...

I'm attending Peggy Flanagan for Minnesota's event, “Rally in Minneapolis with Elizabeth Warren & Peggy Flanagan” - sign up now @peggyflanagan.bsky.social @ltgovflanagan.mn.gov @warren.senate.gov www.mobilize.us/peggyflanaga...

RFK Jr’s health department to halt $500m in mRNA vaccine research Agency to end 22 federal contracts, questioning safety of technology credited with helping end Covid pandemic

Hey, so, TOTALLY not suggesting that RFK Jr. BACKS DOWN when we PUSH BACK, BUT if you’d like to call…

HHS Toll-Free: 1-877-696-6775

HHS Direct Line: 202-690-7000

PLEASE share and consider calling your senators and representatives as well.

NONE of this is okay.
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The book cover of Eucontamination: Disgust Theology and the Christian Life by Paul Hoard and Billie Hoard features a bold abstract design in black and red tones. The authors' names appear at the top in white uppercase letters. The title "Eucontamination" is centered in large white font, with the subtitle "Disgust Theology and the Christian Life" beneath it in smaller white text. The book rests on a wooden surface.

Few voices have unsettled and expanded my theological imagination like @billieiswriting.bsky.social. *Eucontamination* promises to keep pushing me, challenging comfort, deepening conviction, and transforming how I think about faith. @paulhoard.bsky.social #eucontamination #billiehoard #paulhoard

A bold, abstract painting by Nigerian artist Augustin Kolawole Olayinka depicts the Transfiguration of Jesus. The central figure, dressed in white and pink, stands with hands clasped, flanked by two figures in yellow and brown—one holding a staff, likely representing Moses and Elijah. Behind them, additional figures in yellow and red garments suggest the disciples. The dramatic red and green backdrop features a radiant sun-like design at the top center, symbolizing divine glory. The composition uses vivid colors and stylized forms to evoke awe and spiritual transformation.

"And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became bright as light. Suddenly there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him."

Matthew 17:2–3, NRSVue

Art: "The Transfiguration of Jesus" by Augustin Kolawole Olayinka

#Transfiguration

Cover of the book Queering Black Churches: Dismantling Heteronormativity in African American Congregations by Brandon Thomas Crowley. The artwork resembles stained glass, depicting two figures in religious robes with uplifted hands, set against a backdrop of hills and buildings. The design evokes sacred imagery while signaling themes of inclusion, resistance, and transformation within Black church communities.

Reckoning with heteronormativity in the Church means dismantling white supremacy, colonialism, and repenting for our complicity w/them.

Grateful to Dr. Brandon Crowley for reminding us that confronting homophobia must include confronting white racism.

#QueeringBlackChurches #BrandonThomasCrowley

"The Little Distinction that Could: My First Big Book of Insight"

I'll just have them read your books. Boom.

Today, my daughter Michaela asked me: "If there's a King in heaven, why isn't there a Queen?"

So we talked about Mary.

I love these conversations with my kids.

Refuse to normalize fascism.

Refuse to brush this off as "business as usual."

Refuse to frame hate as just a difference of opinion.

Refuse to betray trans* people for political gain.

Refuse to allow the name of Christ to be used to sanctify white nationalism.

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Delightful!

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The #FantasticFour was incredible!

Book: The Anglican Tradition from a Postcolonial Perspective by Kwok Pui-lan A groundbreaking volume that presents a postcolonial perspective on key current and historical issues in the Anglican Communion Seabury Books, an imprint of Church Publishing Incorporated (CPI) and…

Church Publishing, specifically Seabury Books.

The Anglican Tradition from a Postcolonial Perspective by Kwok Pui-lan – Episcopal News Service share.google/DjUyAcaEOK0L...

The cover of a book titled The Anglican Tradition from a Postcolonial Perspective by Kwok Pui-Lan. The cover features colorful, abstract artwork depicting several figures in a boat, with a cityscape in the background.

"The control of women's bodies and sexuality and the policing of LGBTQ persons cannot be separated from the growing global right-wing politics, often fought under the pretext of religion to benefit those who wield power" (152)

#KwokPuiLan #PostcolonialTheology #QueerTheology #Anglican #Episcopalian

A Womanist Liberative Response toOord’s Theology of Amipotence - Center for Open & Relational Theology A Womanist Liberative Response to Oord’s Theology of Amipotence By Karen Baker-Fletcher What difference does Oord’s theology of amipotence make to communities of color? Thomas Jay Oord’s theology of a...

Yes! See, for example: c4ort.com/essays/a-wom...

But @thomasjayoord.bsky.social can speak to this more directly, I'm sure.

An event announcement for "Issues in Open & Relational Theology" led by Thomas Jay Oord. The event is a pre-event for Theology Beer Camp and will take place on October 16, 2025, from 9:30 AM to 4 PM at Luther Seminary. The announcement includes a background image of foggy trees and a logo for Theology Beer Camp.

Pre-gaming Theology Beer Camp with some open & relational goodness! Hope to see some of you there! @thomasjayoord.bsky.social @trippfuller.bsky.social #theologybeercamp #opentheism #openandrelationaltheology

“Neither Image of Christ” by David Hayward (NakedPastor) portrays Jesus as transgender. Jesus stands robed and crowned with thorns, holding a heart inscribed with inclusive gender symbols. A segmented rainbow halo—orange, green, red, yellow, and blue—radiates behind him, evoking divine presence and LGBTQ+ affirmation. The beaded necklace adds a touch of personal adornment, blending sacred tradition with embodied identity. The artwork challenges binary norms and invites reflection on the radical inclusivity of Christ.

The Incarnate Christ embodies true humanity beyond a gender binary.

Art: "Neither Image of Christ" by @nakedpastor.bsky.social

#TransJesus #QueerChrist #NakedPastor #DavidHayward #SacredArt #SubversiveArt #ResistanceArt

Good thing Talique is already smokin' 😏

Powerful

Law and order!

A woke Marxist menace!

See ya 👋

No.

He has cast down the mighty from their thrones