Humanist Quaker
@humanistquaker.bsky.social
Quaker 🕊. Humanist. Apatheistic-ish Agnostic Atheist. 50+ #Autistic parent of #Autistic teen daughter 🌻. He/him, but grey: http://bit.ly/3m6eBu9. #ChronicPain
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It's just occurred to me that maybe this is a way to think about it:
Twitter was our first attempt at what this kind of social media could be, and how we could be with it.
It was inevitable that some things wouldn't work out quite right.
But here, we get another go?
Let's try and get this one right.
Twitter was our first attempt at what this kind of social media could be, and how we could be with it.
It was inevitable that some things wouldn't work out quite right.
But here, we get another go?
Let's try and get this one right.
@outdoorperscript.bsky.social @lakesstiles.bsky.social Unusual "revolving door" type gate/style on my walk this morning:
December 25, 2024 at 4:08 PM
@outdoorperscript.bsky.social @lakesstiles.bsky.social Unusual "revolving door" type gate/style on my walk this morning:
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So, it's #BlackFriday, to be followed by #CyberMonday.
Some thoughts on consumerism, acquisition, all that stuff and gadgets, and living simply.
(From @britishquakers.bsky.social QF&P Chapter 25.09 qfp.quaker.org.uk/passage/25-09/, and Advices and Queries no.41 qfp.quaker.org.uk/passage/1-02/)
Some thoughts on consumerism, acquisition, all that stuff and gadgets, and living simply.
(From @britishquakers.bsky.social QF&P Chapter 25.09 qfp.quaker.org.uk/passage/25-09/, and Advices and Queries no.41 qfp.quaker.org.uk/passage/1-02/)
November 29, 2024 at 8:40 AM
So, it's #BlackFriday, to be followed by #CyberMonday.
Some thoughts on consumerism, acquisition, all that stuff and gadgets, and living simply.
(From @britishquakers.bsky.social QF&P Chapter 25.09 qfp.quaker.org.uk/passage/25-09/, and Advices and Queries no.41 qfp.quaker.org.uk/passage/1-02/)
Some thoughts on consumerism, acquisition, all that stuff and gadgets, and living simply.
(From @britishquakers.bsky.social QF&P Chapter 25.09 qfp.quaker.org.uk/passage/25-09/, and Advices and Queries no.41 qfp.quaker.org.uk/passage/1-02/)
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Most of the time Twitter is a pretty toxic place, but other times someone tries to make Jesus into a racist and the official Community Notes are like “not today!”
November 29, 2024 at 5:18 PM
Most of the time Twitter is a pretty toxic place, but other times someone tries to make Jesus into a racist and the official Community Notes are like “not today!”
So, it's #BlackFriday, to be followed by #CyberMonday.
Some thoughts on consumerism, acquisition, all that stuff and gadgets, and living simply.
(From @britishquakers.bsky.social QF&P Chapter 25.09 qfp.quaker.org.uk/passage/25-09/, and Advices and Queries no.41 qfp.quaker.org.uk/passage/1-02/)
Some thoughts on consumerism, acquisition, all that stuff and gadgets, and living simply.
(From @britishquakers.bsky.social QF&P Chapter 25.09 qfp.quaker.org.uk/passage/25-09/, and Advices and Queries no.41 qfp.quaker.org.uk/passage/1-02/)
November 29, 2024 at 8:40 AM
So, it's #BlackFriday, to be followed by #CyberMonday.
Some thoughts on consumerism, acquisition, all that stuff and gadgets, and living simply.
(From @britishquakers.bsky.social QF&P Chapter 25.09 qfp.quaker.org.uk/passage/25-09/, and Advices and Queries no.41 qfp.quaker.org.uk/passage/1-02/)
Some thoughts on consumerism, acquisition, all that stuff and gadgets, and living simply.
(From @britishquakers.bsky.social QF&P Chapter 25.09 qfp.quaker.org.uk/passage/25-09/, and Advices and Queries no.41 qfp.quaker.org.uk/passage/1-02/)
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This is a beautiful thing
November 23, 2024 at 8:01 AM
This is a beautiful thing
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The "bluesky is an echo chamber" think pieces that keep popping up really tickle me because they show how certain people genuinely believe social media should be for debating and arguing and not talking about the things that make you happy and sharing art with the world.
November 22, 2024 at 12:57 PM
The "bluesky is an echo chamber" think pieces that keep popping up really tickle me because they show how certain people genuinely believe social media should be for debating and arguing and not talking about the things that make you happy and sharing art with the world.
@jamiebambrick.bsky.social Hi Jamie. Twitter follower and YouTube subscriber here. Good to see you here. (Although somehow you seem a little different here than in the other place?)
November 20, 2024 at 9:14 PM
@jamiebambrick.bsky.social Hi Jamie. Twitter follower and YouTube subscriber here. Good to see you here. (Although somehow you seem a little different here than in the other place?)
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Sunset tonight in Glastonbury. St Michael's tower, the beacon of light.
November 20, 2024 at 4:49 PM
Sunset tonight in Glastonbury. St Michael's tower, the beacon of light.
JBP has a new book out.
Here's what Rowan Williams thought about it, starting with:
"...a culture warrior out of his depth. The popular psychologist's blinkered reading of the Bible does his cause no favours."
www.theguardian.com/books/2024/n...
Here's what Rowan Williams thought about it, starting with:
"...a culture warrior out of his depth. The popular psychologist's blinkered reading of the Bible does his cause no favours."
www.theguardian.com/books/2024/n...
We Who Wrestle With God by Jordan Peterson review – a culture warrior out of his depth
The popular psychologist’s blinkered reading of the Bible does his cause no favours
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2024 at 2:59 PM
JBP has a new book out.
Here's what Rowan Williams thought about it, starting with:
"...a culture warrior out of his depth. The popular psychologist's blinkered reading of the Bible does his cause no favours."
www.theguardian.com/books/2024/n...
Here's what Rowan Williams thought about it, starting with:
"...a culture warrior out of his depth. The popular psychologist's blinkered reading of the Bible does his cause no favours."
www.theguardian.com/books/2024/n...
It's just occurred to me that maybe this is a way to think about it:
Twitter was our first attempt at what this kind of social media could be, and how we could be with it.
It was inevitable that some things wouldn't work out quite right.
But here, we get another go?
Let's try and get this one right.
Twitter was our first attempt at what this kind of social media could be, and how we could be with it.
It was inevitable that some things wouldn't work out quite right.
But here, we get another go?
Let's try and get this one right.
November 20, 2024 at 1:11 PM
It's just occurred to me that maybe this is a way to think about it:
Twitter was our first attempt at what this kind of social media could be, and how we could be with it.
It was inevitable that some things wouldn't work out quite right.
But here, we get another go?
Let's try and get this one right.
Twitter was our first attempt at what this kind of social media could be, and how we could be with it.
It was inevitable that some things wouldn't work out quite right.
But here, we get another go?
Let's try and get this one right.
"Before you speak to me about your religion, first show it to me in how you treat other people..." - Cory Booker
November 20, 2024 at 1:04 PM
"Before you speak to me about your religion, first show it to me in how you treat other people..." - Cory Booker
Once again I find myself wondering (as I have from time 2 time) why the 2 components of Matt 22:37-40 were presented the way around they were, in terms of priority order.
Or if He could have said them swapped over.
And in particular what difference it might have made *if they had been*.
Maybe a lot.
Or if He could have said them swapped over.
And in particular what difference it might have made *if they had been*.
Maybe a lot.
November 20, 2024 at 12:49 PM
Once again I find myself wondering (as I have from time 2 time) why the 2 components of Matt 22:37-40 were presented the way around they were, in terms of priority order.
Or if He could have said them swapped over.
And in particular what difference it might have made *if they had been*.
Maybe a lot.
Or if He could have said them swapped over.
And in particular what difference it might have made *if they had been*.
Maybe a lot.
There's clearly a running theme here.
I like it.
I like it.
November 19, 2024 at 9:31 PM
There's clearly a running theme here.
I like it.
I like it.
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Bluesky tip for newbies: Bluesky has no real algorithm. Likes here do nothing but show the poster that you enjoyed their content.
That kindness is always going to be appreciated by creators, but if you want to help to boost something here, you have to repost it so others see it. 🙂
That kindness is always going to be appreciated by creators, but if you want to help to boost something here, you have to repost it so others see it. 🙂
November 18, 2024 at 10:27 AM
Bluesky tip for newbies: Bluesky has no real algorithm. Likes here do nothing but show the poster that you enjoyed their content.
That kindness is always going to be appreciated by creators, but if you want to help to boost something here, you have to repost it so others see it. 🙂
That kindness is always going to be appreciated by creators, but if you want to help to boost something here, you have to repost it so others see it. 🙂
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@fibowler.bsky.social Yay, Reg content is available here also - hurrah!
November 19, 2024 at 2:15 PM
@fibowler.bsky.social Yay, Reg content is available here also - hurrah!
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Raindrops and reflections on the compass stone this morning on Glastonbury Tor
November 18, 2024 at 8:58 AM
Raindrops and reflections on the compass stone this morning on Glastonbury Tor
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Message from a friend to say she’d heard Radio 4’s Sunday service, which was done by autistic people, including autistic clergy, and spoke about the challenges autistic and neurodivergent folks can face accessing and being made truly welcome at church. Looking forward to listening.
#CofEPeeps
#CofEPeeps
November 17, 2024 at 9:47 PM
Message from a friend to say she’d heard Radio 4’s Sunday service, which was done by autistic people, including autistic clergy, and spoke about the challenges autistic and neurodivergent folks can face accessing and being made truly welcome at church. Looking forward to listening.
#CofEPeeps
#CofEPeeps
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I made a list for British Unitarians and Free Christians. Looking forward to seeing it grow as new people make the switch over to Bluesky ☺️
bsky.app/profile/did:...
bsky.app/profile/did:...
November 17, 2024 at 6:09 PM
I made a list for British Unitarians and Free Christians. Looking forward to seeing it grow as new people make the switch over to Bluesky ☺️
bsky.app/profile/did:...
bsky.app/profile/did:...
So I've set the BlueSky app to dark mode and smaller font just like I have Twitter. Then followed a hundred or so key people. At that point it's actually pretty easy to forget which one you're in. Except for which voices are here, and which aren't. That difference is noticeable.
November 17, 2024 at 3:50 PM
So I've set the BlueSky app to dark mode and smaller font just like I have Twitter. Then followed a hundred or so key people. At that point it's actually pretty easy to forget which one you're in. Except for which voices are here, and which aren't. That difference is noticeable.
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November 17, 2024 at 2:46 PM
"I expect to pass through this world but once. Any good, therefore, that I can do or any kindness I can show to any fellow creature, let me do it now. Let me not defer or neglect it for I shall not pass this way again."
- attributed to Stephen Grellet (1773-1855)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen...
- attributed to Stephen Grellet (1773-1855)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen...
November 17, 2024 at 1:56 PM
"I expect to pass through this world but once. Any good, therefore, that I can do or any kindness I can show to any fellow creature, let me do it now. Let me not defer or neglect it for I shall not pass this way again."
- attributed to Stephen Grellet (1773-1855)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen...
- attributed to Stephen Grellet (1773-1855)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen...