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Progressive Christianity
@jonpaulsydnor.bsky.social
Progressive Christianity is the Bluesky handle of Jon Paul Sydnor, author of The Great Open Dance: A Progressive Christian Theology. Jon Paul teaches at Emmanuel College and is theologian-in-residence at Grace Community Boston. He blogs on Substack.
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Christianity must become progressive, or Christianity will die.
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Christianity must become progressive
or the people will vote with their feet
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February 13, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Progressive activism needs inspiring music. #protestmusic
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February 13, 2026 at 2:14 PM
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Let's give Christianity a nonviolent interpretation of Jesus's life and work. #NonviolentChristianity
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Jesus didn’t die for your sins
God isn't violent, so substitutionary atonement theories are wrong
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February 9, 2026 at 10:02 PM
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Only love leads to joy. #Loveisjoy
January 30, 2026 at 1:47 PM
Performative cruelty is unholy, and always has been. open.substack.com/pub/jonpauls...
Love will sacrifice for justice
violent atonement theories are wrong
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January 27, 2026 at 4:32 PM
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You shall know the truth, and the truth shall set you free.
January 26, 2026 at 1:32 PM
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Let us move #Godward.
January 23, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Fear and hatred are unholy. open.substack.com/pub/jonpauls...
The love of God includes all and excludes none
So teaches Jesus
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January 18, 2026 at 9:59 PM
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