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Progressive Christianity
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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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Progressive Christianity @jonpaulsydnor.bsky.social · Nov 16
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 16, 2026 at 5:16 PM
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February 13, 2026 at 2:40 PM
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Progressive activism needs inspiring music. #protestmusic
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February 13, 2026 at 2:14 PM
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February 12, 2026 at 4:25 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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February 9, 2026 at 2:53 PM
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God hates racism.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026... #2547
Trump shares video with racist imagery of Barack and Michelle Obama in late-night posting spree
In clip amplifying false claim that Trump won 2020 election, the Obamas’ faces are superimposed on bodies of apes
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February 6, 2026 at 4:17 PM
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February 2, 2026 at 4:53 PM
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Nonviolence wins. #TacticalNonviolence open.substack.com/pub/jonpauls...
Christ endorses love over against violence.
So must Christians, especially in America today.
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February 1, 2026 at 4:43 PM
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Only love leads to joy. #Loveisjoy
January 30, 2026 at 1:47 PM
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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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January 27, 2026 at 3:09 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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This is the America that Republicans voted for.
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Minneapolis National Guard activated after a man is killed by federal agent. Follow live updates. - The Boston Globe
The man who was shot and killed was identified by his parents as Alex Pretti, an intensive care unit nurse.
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January 24, 2026 at 9:26 PM
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January 24, 2026 at 2:18 PM
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Let us move #Godward.
January 23, 2026 at 4:25 PM
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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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