JimII
@jamesbarton2.bsky.social
Amateur theologian and Great Books connoisseur; professional Social Justice Warrior; reluctant old guy.
Seems like as good a life rule as any other!
im gunna hope for the best....even though it's prolly not a good idea.....
November 15, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Seems like as good a life rule as any other!
In Plotinus’s 8th Tractate of his 6th Ennead we see a vision of God as uncaused cause that seems much more aligned with the God of the middle ages than anything close to Adonai of the TANAK. #booksky #earlychristianity
November 15, 2025 at 8:54 PM
In Plotinus’s 8th Tractate of his 6th Ennead we see a vision of God as uncaused cause that seems much more aligned with the God of the middle ages than anything close to Adonai of the TANAK. #booksky #earlychristianity
From Book 8 ch 6 of War and Peace, Maria says of Natasha, “‘Husbands’ sisters bring up blisters,’ but this one wouldn’t hurt a fly”. Professor AI cannot find an original Russian Proverb used here. Huh. Seems like a bold addition for translation. #booksky
November 15, 2025 at 8:02 PM
From Book 8 ch 6 of War and Peace, Maria says of Natasha, “‘Husbands’ sisters bring up blisters,’ but this one wouldn’t hurt a fly”. Professor AI cannot find an original Russian Proverb used here. Huh. Seems like a bold addition for translation. #booksky
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November 14, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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“In Moscow he felt at peace, at home, warm and dirty as in an old dressing gown.” 💋👌 War and Peace, Book 8, ch. 1. (Of Pierre upon giving up). #booksky
November 12, 2025 at 1:30 PM
“In Moscow he felt at peace, at home, warm and dirty as in an old dressing gown.” 💋👌 War and Peace, Book 8, ch. 1. (Of Pierre upon giving up). #booksky
Agreed. Hashtag No More Saviors.
The thing about Mamdani is that he’s a talented politician but not otherworldly or one in a billion, he’s just a competent guy with popular ideas who ran against an entitled piece of shit and to me it’s a lot more optimistic to imagine 1000 campaigns like his than to view him as a unique phenomenon
November 11, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Agreed. Hashtag No More Saviors.
Moment of self reflection: the fox and wolf hunt feel more senselessly brutal than the war bits of War & Peace. Pretty sure that’s not what Tolstoy intended. #moderneyes #booksky
November 11, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Moment of self reflection: the fox and wolf hunt feel more senselessly brutal than the war bits of War & Peace. Pretty sure that’s not what Tolstoy intended. #moderneyes #booksky
My firm has defended queer folx targeted by those who seek political gain through this wicked trend of othering their opponents. May we all be a thorn in the side of these evildoers and a comfort to the victims of their oppression.
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Every year on November 8, the world pauses—if only briefly—to recognize Intersex Day of Remembrance, also known as Intersex Day of Solidarity. It is a day to honor intersex people: those born with sex…
Every year on November 8, the world pauses—if only briefly—to recognize Intersex Day of Remembrance, also known as Intersex Day of Solidarity. It is a day to honor intersex people: those born with sex…
Intersex Day of Remembrance: Honoring Truth, Bodily Autonomy, and the Fight for Justice
Every year on November 8, the world pauses—if only briefly—to recognize Intersex Day of Remembrance, also known as Intersex Day of Solidarity. It is a day to honor intersex people: those born with sex characteristics that do not fit typical definitions of “male” or “female.” It is a day to remember the injustices they have endured and continue to face—from unwanted surgeries to social erasure—and to demand a future built on bodily autonomy, truth, and respect.
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November 8, 2025 at 6:54 PM
My firm has defended queer folx targeted by those who seek political gain through this wicked trend of othering their opponents. May we all be a thorn in the side of these evildoers and a comfort to the victims of their oppression.
“No barrier bars a Russian’s path.” Petya Rostov, War & Peace, Book VII. Example of a quote made more sinister by modern times. #booksky
November 8, 2025 at 6:06 PM
“No barrier bars a Russian’s path.” Petya Rostov, War & Peace, Book VII. Example of a quote made more sinister by modern times. #booksky
I am not familiar with the book, but Mueller, She Wrote’s sentiment is spot on.
The top three things Jesus was on about were feeding the hungry, healing the sick, and welcoming the stranger. Rich men have convinced so-called Christians to starve the hungry, gut health care, and deport the stranger to enrich themselves. It’s astoundingly anti-Christ.
October 31, 2025 at 5:13 PM
I am not familiar with the book, but Mueller, She Wrote’s sentiment is spot on.
You know what Jesus talks about A LOT? Money.
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October 31, 2025 at 4:51 PM
You know what Jesus talks about A LOT? Money.
“Awareness of the One comes to us neither by knowing nor by the pure thought that discovers the other intelligible things, but by a presence transcending knowledge.” Plotinus, Ennead VI.9(9). #booksky
“He is not to be apprehended by reason, but by life.” The Freemason Pierre encounters in Book 5, Ch. 2 of War and Peace. A better understanding of that which transcends physicality than the “god of the gaps” notion. IMHO. #booksky
October 30, 2025 at 2:36 PM
“Awareness of the One comes to us neither by knowing nor by the pure thought that discovers the other intelligible things, but by a presence transcending knowledge.” Plotinus, Ennead VI.9(9). #booksky
Doing a lot of work with the capitalization here in the Great Books edition of Plotinus’ Sixth Ennead end of fifth Tractate. #booksky #earlychristian #criticaltheology
October 26, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Doing a lot of work with the capitalization here in the Great Books edition of Plotinus’ Sixth Ennead end of fifth Tractate. #booksky #earlychristian #criticaltheology
I am not sure how I would rank the behaviors, but there is certainly a through line among opinions borne by excessive certainty mixed with empathy and curiosity deficiencies.
Acting sanctimonious is a little rude (more accurately I would say 'insulting'), but it's not as rude as things common atheists say like "oh will sky daddy help you?" (deliberate mockery) or "at least I don't lie to myself and believe whatever I want" (attacking character).
October 22, 2025 at 3:16 PM
I am not sure how I would rank the behaviors, but there is certainly a through line among opinions borne by excessive certainty mixed with empathy and curiosity deficiencies.
I love the idea of sharing life-altering books. More productive that most icebreakers or meme trends. It seems like Emperor Fick may have a copy of the Buddha of Suburbia you could borrow! #booksky
A selection of life-altering books beloved or enjoyed by The Emperor of Solitude across the decades of a long life and in the many incarnations of the #LateImperialLibrary.
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October 22, 2025 at 3:11 PM
I love the idea of sharing life-altering books. More productive that most icebreakers or meme trends. It seems like Emperor Fick may have a copy of the Buddha of Suburbia you could borrow! #booksky
“I am alive. That is not my fault, so I must live out my life as best. I can without hurting others.” Altruistic hedonism. War & Peace, Book 5, Ch. 11. #booksky
October 17, 2025 at 1:43 PM
“I am alive. That is not my fault, so I must live out my life as best. I can without hurting others.” Altruistic hedonism. War & Peace, Book 5, Ch. 11. #booksky
“He is not to be apprehended by reason, but by life.” The Freemason Pierre encounters in Book 5, Ch. 2 of War and Peace. A better understanding of that which transcends physicality than the “god of the gaps” notion. IMHO. #booksky
October 13, 2025 at 2:35 PM
“He is not to be apprehended by reason, but by life.” The Freemason Pierre encounters in Book 5, Ch. 2 of War and Peace. A better understanding of that which transcends physicality than the “god of the gaps” notion. IMHO. #booksky
That thing where you are feeling sophisticated working on the NYT Sunday puzzles, and then you get confused about “which Homer” the clue is referring to.
October 12, 2025 at 1:58 PM
That thing where you are feeling sophisticated working on the NYT Sunday puzzles, and then you get confused about “which Homer” the clue is referring to.
A fresh sword is plunged into the bosom of Mary of the Magnificat anytime someone reads Titus 2 #earlychristianity
October 11, 2025 at 6:58 PM
A fresh sword is plunged into the bosom of Mary of the Magnificat anytime someone reads Titus 2 #earlychristianity
Going to have to track this down. Kolby has legit Great Books cred. #booksky #greatbooks
October 11, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Going to have to track this down. Kolby has legit Great Books cred. #booksky #greatbooks
These seems like an accurate assessment #earlychristianity #understatements
We’ve reached the robots-yelling-at-the-pope phase of civilization
really enjoying all the people trying to explain the bible to the pope today
October 11, 2025 at 2:16 PM
These seems like an accurate assessment #earlychristianity #understatements