Henry Karlson
@henrykarlson.bsky.social
Byzantine Catholic, social justice promoter, lover of books and animals
Is it any wonder many of the GOP have created an Islamophobic meme (misrepresenting Islam on dogs) right before it appears the US and Israel plan to go to war against Iran?
February 19, 2026 at 12:55 PM
Is it any wonder many of the GOP have created an Islamophobic meme (misrepresenting Islam on dogs) right before it appears the US and Israel plan to go to war against Iran?
My studies of Renaissance Christian philosophers and theologians, like Marsilio Ficino, made me want to engage Buddhism similar to the way Ficino did Platonism, which is what I decided to do when I entered into a graduate study program in theology at Xavier: www.patheos.com/blogs/henryk...
My Engagement With World Religions: Buddhism Part II
After visiting Italy, I decided it was time for me to go back to school and engage what I had learned from Buddhism.
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February 19, 2026 at 8:42 AM
My studies of Renaissance Christian philosophers and theologians, like Marsilio Ficino, made me want to engage Buddhism similar to the way Ficino did Platonism, which is what I decided to do when I entered into a graduate study program in theology at Xavier: www.patheos.com/blogs/henryk...
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I don’t know who needs to hear Jesse Jackson leading the kids on Sesame Street in this beautiful call-and-response reminding them that every child is somebody, but here it is
February 17, 2026 at 11:41 AM
I don’t know who needs to hear Jesse Jackson leading the kids on Sesame Street in this beautiful call-and-response reminding them that every child is somebody, but here it is
The dignity of the human person gives them rights, rights which society must protect, including the right to live without unjust burdens placed upon them. This is why, when technology changes the economic environment, society must help those adversely affected: www.patheos.com/blogs/henryk...
Why Is Thomas Paine Relevant Today In Discussions Over AI?
Thomas Paine understood that when technology displaced workers, society should work to help those people survive and thrive.
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February 17, 2026 at 8:32 AM
The dignity of the human person gives them rights, rights which society must protect, including the right to live without unjust burdens placed upon them. This is why, when technology changes the economic environment, society must help those adversely affected: www.patheos.com/blogs/henryk...
This is a problem with so many industries today, and I fear, it is getting worse instead of better. Gamergate was a real warning sign.
The fact that there wasn't a single person of colour — a fact remarked on enough — is throwing up lots of hard questions regarding my prospects as BOTH a games industry professional and a person of colour
I imagine I'm not alone in feeling this way
#gamedev #gameaudio
I imagine I'm not alone in feeling this way
#gamedev #gameaudio
28 Chevaliers de l'Ordre des Arts & des Lettres, mais pas plus.
D'après mes infos Sandfall a choisi de réserver cette décoration aux CDI et à qlq freelances encore liés au studio. Une 12aine de contrats temporaires crédités sur Clair Obscur était conviée... à venir voir les autres se faire adouber.
D'après mes infos Sandfall a choisi de réserver cette décoration aux CDI et à qlq freelances encore liés au studio. Une 12aine de contrats temporaires crédités sur Clair Obscur était conviée... à venir voir les autres se faire adouber.
February 16, 2026 at 11:38 AM
This is a problem with so many industries today, and I fear, it is getting worse instead of better. Gamergate was a real warning sign.
For Byzantine Catholics, today marks the beginning of Lent, and with it, I am beginning a series of Lenten reflections, exploring and commenting up Scriptures that fit traditional Lenten fare: www.patheos.com/blogs/henryk...
Reflections For Lent 2026: Introduction
Great Lent should be a time of reflection, a time of getting to know ourselves, and the world around us, better.
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February 16, 2026 at 7:53 AM
For Byzantine Catholics, today marks the beginning of Lent, and with it, I am beginning a series of Lenten reflections, exploring and commenting up Scriptures that fit traditional Lenten fare: www.patheos.com/blogs/henryk...
We are told where our heart is, so we will find our treasure; if we treasure God, we will love God wherever God’s presence is to be found: www.patheos.com/blogs/henryk... #Catholic #God
Embracing God's Image In Ourselves And Our Neighbors
God's image is found in everyone; we are to cherish it, showing everyone the hospitality which we would show God if God came to us.
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February 15, 2026 at 7:19 AM
We are told where our heart is, so we will find our treasure; if we treasure God, we will love God wherever God’s presence is to be found: www.patheos.com/blogs/henryk... #Catholic #God
Heresies often emerge when there are difficult questions to ask, and no one has done so, which is why they often help promote positive theological development (even if their own answers have problems with them): www.patheos.com/blogs/henryk... #Catholic #Theology #Heresies
Heresies Often Are Catalysts For Theological Reflection
While heresies are dangerous, they also highlight theological concerns which the church needs to engage and not ignore.
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February 12, 2026 at 7:54 AM
Heresies often emerge when there are difficult questions to ask, and no one has done so, which is why they often help promote positive theological development (even if their own answers have problems with them): www.patheos.com/blogs/henryk... #Catholic #Theology #Heresies
When I began to study Buddhism, I came to understand it was not nihilistic, but rather apophatic, and that made me very interested in learning more (thanks to my studies in apophatic thought in Christianity): www.patheos.com/blogs/henryk... #Catholic #Buddhism
My Engagements With World Religions: Buddhism Part I
My interest in Buddhism came rather late, but once I had it, it took over my studies as I wanted to engage it from a Christian perspective.
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February 11, 2026 at 7:26 AM
When I began to study Buddhism, I came to understand it was not nihilistic, but rather apophatic, and that made me very interested in learning more (thanks to my studies in apophatic thought in Christianity): www.patheos.com/blogs/henryk... #Catholic #Buddhism
God has told us to remember the past, so why do many Christians accept the erasure of Black History in the United States? www.patheos.com/blogs/henryk... #Catholic #BlackHistory
The Impact Of Erasing Black History
Black History Month is more important than ever as we find many in positions of power trying to erase our memory of the past.
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February 9, 2026 at 9:12 AM
God has told us to remember the past, so why do many Christians accept the erasure of Black History in the United States? www.patheos.com/blogs/henryk... #Catholic #BlackHistory
No surprise; if you go to twitter, you can see the political agenda of the day; today it is all in about how those in the Olympics should not have free speech and speak against fascism
February 8, 2026 at 10:01 AM
No surprise; if you go to twitter, you can see the political agenda of the day; today it is all in about how those in the Olympics should not have free speech and speak against fascism
The Great Fast, Lent, is not really about fasting, but about purifying ourselves, and that is why it is important for us to go in with the right intentions, as good intentions are necessary for us to do all the good we can do: www.patheos.com/blogs/henryk... #Catholic #Intentions #Fast
Preparing For The Great Fast By Considering Our Intentions
Not just our actions, but our intentions matter, and they will influence how much good, or evil, is done by our actions.
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February 8, 2026 at 7:58 AM
The Great Fast, Lent, is not really about fasting, but about purifying ourselves, and that is why it is important for us to go in with the right intentions, as good intentions are necessary for us to do all the good we can do: www.patheos.com/blogs/henryk... #Catholic #Intentions #Fast
www.msn.com/en-us/news/u... don't expect Bondi or MAGAS to care
MSN
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February 7, 2026 at 1:29 PM
www.msn.com/en-us/news/u... don't expect Bondi or MAGAS to care
Don't forget, if the SAVE ACT is turned to law, and not put on hold in the courts, not only will many find they can't vote when they go to vote, those who try to prepare will likely find paperwork slowed down so they can't get the ID ready for the election. #NoToSaveAct
February 6, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Don't forget, if the SAVE ACT is turned to law, and not put on hold in the courts, not only will many find they can't vote when they go to vote, those who try to prepare will likely find paperwork slowed down so they can't get the ID ready for the election. #NoToSaveAct
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Hi. It's Bandcamp Friday so if you have a few pennies to spare not just for me, but for other indies out there, do consider!
Anyway here's mine if you want to support it
Anyway here's mine if you want to support it
Troisnyx
Hey everyone, Troisnyx here. I make songs that touch hearts. Come, listen, and never forget. For private use only. Want a licence to use it in your creations? Hit me up!
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February 6, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Hi. It's Bandcamp Friday so if you have a few pennies to spare not just for me, but for other indies out there, do consider!
Anyway here's mine if you want to support it
Anyway here's mine if you want to support it
We should open ourselves up to the prompting of the Spirit, following the direction the Spirit would lead us, because the Spirit is willing to direct and guide us, but will not force us to act in certain ways:
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#Catholic #spirit #Christian
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#Catholic #spirit #Christian
Guided By The Spirit: Growing In Wisdom And Grace
The Spirit will not be trapped by us; she will blow as she wills, directing us towards new paths of holiness.
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February 5, 2026 at 8:00 AM
We should open ourselves up to the prompting of the Spirit, following the direction the Spirit would lead us, because the Spirit is willing to direct and guide us, but will not force us to act in certain ways:
www.patheos.com/blogs/henryk...
#Catholic #spirit #Christian
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#Catholic #spirit #Christian
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New blog post I felt compelled to write... about the "extraordinary" in music #newmusic
Let's talk about the "extraordinary" in music
Before I proceed, I'd like to open with a video. This video was taken on Friday 23 January 2026, while my spouse and I were in Christoph Jakob's neck of...
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February 4, 2026 at 5:05 PM
New blog post I felt compelled to write... about the "extraordinary" in music #newmusic
In high school, I had a simple, and false understanding of Hinduism, assuming all Hindus were polytheists; the more I studied Hinduism, the more I saw how bad a take that was: www.patheos.com/blogs/henryk...
#Catholic #Hinduism
#Catholic #Hinduism
My Engagements With World Religions: Hinduism
It was only when I became Catholic that I was able to properly engage and learn from Hinduism and its many traditions of faith.
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February 3, 2026 at 11:49 AM
In high school, I had a simple, and false understanding of Hinduism, assuming all Hindus were polytheists; the more I studied Hinduism, the more I saw how bad a take that was: www.patheos.com/blogs/henryk...
#Catholic #Hinduism
#Catholic #Hinduism
I form opinions and make judgments about others similar to the way I do so with God, that is, through with they say and do
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#Catholic #Politics #Trump
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#Catholic #Politics #Trump
How Actions Define Character: Moral Judgments In Politics
Our knowledge of others, and of God, comes from their actions; once we know them, we can make prudential judgments about them.
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February 2, 2026 at 7:54 AM
I form opinions and make judgments about others similar to the way I do so with God, that is, through with they say and do
www.patheos.com/blogs/henryk...
#Catholic #Politics #Trump
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#Catholic #Politics #Trump
The Parable of the Prodigal Son reminds us that not only does God welcome us back after we go astray and repent, but we must be like God, looking in joy at those who really change their ways for the better:
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#Catholic #ProdigalSon
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#Catholic #ProdigalSon
The Spiritual Famine Created By Sin
Sin creates (and in some ways is) its own punishment. Sadly, this has not been explained too well to most Christians. They think God directly punishes all
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February 1, 2026 at 7:57 AM
The Parable of the Prodigal Son reminds us that not only does God welcome us back after we go astray and repent, but we must be like God, looking in joy at those who really change their ways for the better:
www.patheos.com/blogs/henryk...
#Catholic #ProdigalSon
www.patheos.com/blogs/henryk...
#Catholic #ProdigalSon
Oh, editor for Legatus? You don't say? www.osvnews.com/longtime-wri...
Longtime writer, editor of Catholic publications jailed, awaiting trial on child pornography charges - OSV News
Gerald M. Korson, a longtime Catholic writer and editor of prominent Catholic publications, is in jail awaiting trial on federal child pornography charges.
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January 31, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Oh, editor for Legatus? You don't say? www.osvnews.com/longtime-wri...
Talk about a conflict of interest www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...
Trump sues IRS and Treasury Department for $10 billion over leaked tax records
The president argued in the lawsuit that the agencies failed to prevent a former contractor from leaking his tax returns from nearly a decade ago to news outlets.
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January 30, 2026 at 8:03 AM
Talk about a conflict of interest www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...
Indiana is trying to make a "police" unit in the National Guard which is authorized to act as normal law enforcement officials. I can't help but think this came out of the Trump administration. Imagine if Trump uses that guard? Check to see if your state is doing this www.wthr.com/article/news...
Should the governor be able to deploy military police to Indiana cities?
A bill that just passed the Indiana House would empower the governor to send National Guard military police anywhere in the state with little to no notice.
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January 29, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Indiana is trying to make a "police" unit in the National Guard which is authorized to act as normal law enforcement officials. I can't help but think this came out of the Trump administration. Imagine if Trump uses that guard? Check to see if your state is doing this www.wthr.com/article/news...