Josh Rumple
@joshrumple.bsky.social
Pastor
United Church of Christ
Disappointment to my bigoted ancestors
He/Him
United Church of Christ
Disappointment to my bigoted ancestors
He/Him
Pinned
Josh Rumple
@joshrumple.bsky.social
· Nov 16
Hi - I am a UCC pastor who:
- is LGBTQIA+ affirming
- stands in solidarity with the oppressed
- holds space for doubt, skepticism, and all kinds of theological differences
- cares about politics because politics care about you
- is not interested in converting you
- is LGBTQIA+ affirming
- stands in solidarity with the oppressed
- holds space for doubt, skepticism, and all kinds of theological differences
- cares about politics because politics care about you
- is not interested in converting you
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church sign spotted in new orleans
“ICE: WHATSOEVER YOU DO TO THE LEAST. YOU DO UNTO ME.”
“ICE: WHATSOEVER YOU DO TO THE LEAST. YOU DO UNTO ME.”
November 28, 2025 at 10:11 PM
church sign spotted in new orleans
“ICE: WHATSOEVER YOU DO TO THE LEAST. YOU DO UNTO ME.”
“ICE: WHATSOEVER YOU DO TO THE LEAST. YOU DO UNTO ME.”
“You’ll be visited by three spirits.”
November 25, 2025 at 2:46 PM
“You’ll be visited by three spirits.”
“Grab them by the pussy”
- ‘real man’ Donald Trump
- ‘real man’ Donald Trump
Nancy Mace: "You can see in the Epstein emails that he's clearly targeting President Trump as retribution for him being a good man ... he's a good man who protects women. That's what real men do."
November 18, 2025 at 5:19 PM
“Grab them by the pussy”
- ‘real man’ Donald Trump
- ‘real man’ Donald Trump
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🙌🏾 UCC Joins Heads of Major American Religious Traditions to Issue Landmark Statement Supporting Trans, Intersex & Nonbinary People.
"The UCC embraces the gifts & the very being of transgender & nonbinary persons as blessed children of God."
👉🏾 Read the full statement: https://ow.ly/Thor50XqMeh
"The UCC embraces the gifts & the very being of transgender & nonbinary persons as blessed children of God."
👉🏾 Read the full statement: https://ow.ly/Thor50XqMeh
November 15, 2025 at 10:00 PM
🙌🏾 UCC Joins Heads of Major American Religious Traditions to Issue Landmark Statement Supporting Trans, Intersex & Nonbinary People.
"The UCC embraces the gifts & the very being of transgender & nonbinary persons as blessed children of God."
👉🏾 Read the full statement: https://ow.ly/Thor50XqMeh
"The UCC embraces the gifts & the very being of transgender & nonbinary persons as blessed children of God."
👉🏾 Read the full statement: https://ow.ly/Thor50XqMeh
Pandemic, genocide, recession, concentration camps, McCarthyism…
We’re really speed running through the 20th century playbook.
We’re really speed running through the 20th century playbook.
Under new head of Paramount David Ellison, the studio has drawn up a list of actors who opposed the Gaza genocide and will not allow them to appear in its films and TV shows.
Does this sound familiar?
Also, "Ellison is reportedly aiming to take over Warner Bros. next."
Does this sound familiar?
Also, "Ellison is reportedly aiming to take over Warner Bros. next."
Paramount Has Blacklist for Stars Deemed “Overtly Antisemitic” — World of Reel
It sure looks like the likes of Javier Bardem, Joaquin Phoenix, Emma Stone, and Mark Ruffalo won’t be making movies for Paramount in the foreseeable future.
www.worldofreel.com
November 7, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Pandemic, genocide, recession, concentration camps, McCarthyism…
We’re really speed running through the 20th century playbook.
We’re really speed running through the 20th century playbook.
Proud of us.
BREAKING: Colorado voters approved a ballot measure that would raise state income taxes on higher-earning households to fund free meals for all public school students.
Follow AP for live updates.
Follow AP for live updates.
Live updates: US voters head to the polls in first general election since Trump's return to power
One year after Donald Trump retook the presidency, 2025 Election Day includes closely watched races for New York City mayor, New Jersey governor and California's Proposition 50.
bit.ly
November 5, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Proud of us.
Just a reminder that tear gas is a chemical weapon banned in war.
Border patrol agents deployed tear gas on the 3700 block of North Kildare where residents say a landscape worker, a resident, and a woman on a bike were detained. Video from a resident.
October 25, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Just a reminder that tear gas is a chemical weapon banned in war.
A golden ballroom is being built while people will lose access to healthcare.
A golden ballroom is being built while poor children are going to starve.
A golden ballroom is being built while masked secret police are disappearing folks.
A golden ballroom is being built while poor children are going to starve.
A golden ballroom is being built while masked secret police are disappearing folks.
October 23, 2025 at 5:02 AM
A golden ballroom is being built while people will lose access to healthcare.
A golden ballroom is being built while poor children are going to starve.
A golden ballroom is being built while masked secret police are disappearing folks.
A golden ballroom is being built while poor children are going to starve.
A golden ballroom is being built while masked secret police are disappearing folks.
Obviously it’s too much to ask for them to have a proper grasp of theology, church history, biblical exegetical skills, and basic common sense.
But this is just so stupid.
Jesus has some words about Empire, and these Roman wannabes would have crucified him too.
But this is just so stupid.
Jesus has some words about Empire, and these Roman wannabes would have crucified him too.
Chip Roy: "The truth is the marxist, radicals, and Islamists the Democratic Party promoted this weekend, they cannot handle the truth. The truth is that there is a king and that king is Jesus. And the president has been willing to say it, & Charlie Kirk was willing to say it & he got killed for it."
October 20, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Obviously it’s too much to ask for them to have a proper grasp of theology, church history, biblical exegetical skills, and basic common sense.
But this is just so stupid.
Jesus has some words about Empire, and these Roman wannabes would have crucified him too.
But this is just so stupid.
Jesus has some words about Empire, and these Roman wannabes would have crucified him too.
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"There's gratitude for an end to genocide & the return of hostages & prisoners. The faith community should join governments, humanitarian agencies & NGO's calling for Palestinian freedom & statehood."
-Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson
Blog: ow.ly/zyQl50XbpYe
-Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson
Blog: ow.ly/zyQl50XbpYe
October 14, 2025 at 10:00 PM
"There's gratitude for an end to genocide & the return of hostages & prisoners. The faith community should join governments, humanitarian agencies & NGO's calling for Palestinian freedom & statehood."
-Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson
Blog: ow.ly/zyQl50XbpYe
-Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson
Blog: ow.ly/zyQl50XbpYe
The Gospel of Pax Americana.
Sen. Daines: "I'm reminded, those words of 'blessed are the peacemakers,' those are the words spoken by Christ in northern Israel over 2,000 years ago. And President Trump has blessed the world with his peacemaking ability."
October 9, 2025 at 2:53 PM
The Gospel of Pax Americana.
Empire can be so unserious.
Kristi Noem confronts enemy combatants in the Portland war zone today.
October 8, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Empire can be so unserious.
Christianity is not a monolith. It’s hundreds and thousands of different organizations, and as unique as each individual that claims the title ‘Christian’.
Trey’s thread is helpful in fleshing this out. Thanks, Trey.
Trey’s thread is helpful in fleshing this out. Thanks, Trey.
We have over 16 centuries worth of historical data on Christians building/aligning with empires and doing awful things to each other and others.
Stop insisting that bad actors are not “real” Christians.
Humbly sit with the fact that many real Christians do not follow Jesus. 1/6
Stop insisting that bad actors are not “real” Christians.
Humbly sit with the fact that many real Christians do not follow Jesus. 1/6
October 7, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Christianity is not a monolith. It’s hundreds and thousands of different organizations, and as unique as each individual that claims the title ‘Christian’.
Trey’s thread is helpful in fleshing this out. Thanks, Trey.
Trey’s thread is helpful in fleshing this out. Thanks, Trey.
Listen to Black women. Don’t just pander for votes.
Don’t sign up for a protest. Just go.
Wash your legs.
Don’t sign up for a protest. Just go.
Wash your legs.
Listen to Black women unless you don't like the extremely innocuous advice they're giving in which case insist they're performative grifters. 😌☝🏾
September 17, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Listen to Black women. Don’t just pander for votes.
Don’t sign up for a protest. Just go.
Wash your legs.
Don’t sign up for a protest. Just go.
Wash your legs.
Violence begets
violence begets
violence begets
violence begets
violence begets…
violence begets
violence begets
violence begets
violence begets…
September 10, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Violence begets
violence begets
violence begets
violence begets
violence begets…
violence begets
violence begets
violence begets
violence begets…
They spelled preying wrong.
September 10, 2025 at 9:41 AM
They spelled preying wrong.
But did we destroy his phylactery yet?
August 30, 2025 at 7:37 PM
But did we destroy his phylactery yet?
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W, but there are also other facilities that get less national attention that need to shutter.
BREAKING: An email shared with The Associated Press shows "Alligator Alcatraz" will likely be empty within days.
Top Florida official says 'Alligator Alcatraz' will likely be empty within days, email shows
A top Florida official says the controversial state-run immigration detention facility in the Everglades will likely be empty in a matter of days, even as Republican Gov.
bit.ly
August 29, 2025 at 2:41 PM
W, but there are also other facilities that get less national attention that need to shutter.
Pastor here:
Your prayers be damned if they are but empty words. Those who pray without being willing to do something are the height of hypocrisy.
Your prayers be damned if they are but empty words. Those who pray without being willing to do something are the height of hypocrisy.
Karoline Leavitt: "I saw the comments of Ms. Psaki and frankly I think they're incredibly insensitive and disrespectful to the tens of millions of Americans of faith across this country who believe in the power of prayer, who believe that prayer works."
August 28, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Pastor here:
Your prayers be damned if they are but empty words. Those who pray without being willing to do something are the height of hypocrisy.
Your prayers be damned if they are but empty words. Those who pray without being willing to do something are the height of hypocrisy.
The straight agenda is wild.
Leading conservatives said they hoped Swift’s engagement would help achieve one of their top goals: Inspire a nationwide boost in (heterosexual) marriage and birth rates.
Right-wingers hope Taylor Swift will inspire a new generation of trad wives
But Swift herself once sang: "No deal / The 1950s shit they want from me."
www.motherjones.com
August 27, 2025 at 1:37 AM
The straight agenda is wild.
I’m a sex educator as well as a pastor. We’ll continue to teach about transgender people, about intersex people, about the beautiful diversity of gender and sexuality.
And these states have to know that they’ll lose funding anyway.
Just do the right thing.
And these states have to know that they’ll lose funding anyway.
Just do the right thing.
The Trump administration directs 40 states, five territories and Washington, D.C. to remove references to transgender people from their sex education programs or risk losing federal funding.
States must ax transgender references from sex ed or risk losing funds, Trump admin says
The mandate comes just days after the Trump administration terminated funding for a sex education program in California.
nbcnews.to
August 27, 2025 at 1:31 AM
I’m a sex educator as well as a pastor. We’ll continue to teach about transgender people, about intersex people, about the beautiful diversity of gender and sexuality.
And these states have to know that they’ll lose funding anyway.
Just do the right thing.
And these states have to know that they’ll lose funding anyway.
Just do the right thing.
Empires doing empire things.
A Baptist minister has been arrested in Oxford for holding a placard reading ‘I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action’. Rev Grote of New Road Baptist Church said ‘I am doing this because of my faith. I’m doing this because I’m a follower of Jesus Christ, who broke the rules and created peace.’
August 25, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Empires doing empire things.
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Not better just tilling more fertile soil.
turns out the racists are better organizers than most of us
Turns out the “edgy” group chats was just racist organizing.
August 12, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Not better just tilling more fertile soil.
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BREAKING via AP
Australia will recognize a Palestinian state, the Prime Minister says.
Australia's decision to recognize a Palestinian state will be formalized at the United Nations in September.
Australia joins France, Britain, and Canada in announcing plans to recognize a Palestinian state.
Australia will recognize a Palestinian state, the Prime Minister says.
Australia's decision to recognize a Palestinian state will be formalized at the United Nations in September.
Australia joins France, Britain, and Canada in announcing plans to recognize a Palestinian state.
August 11, 2025 at 3:36 AM
BREAKING via AP
Australia will recognize a Palestinian state, the Prime Minister says.
Australia's decision to recognize a Palestinian state will be formalized at the United Nations in September.
Australia joins France, Britain, and Canada in announcing plans to recognize a Palestinian state.
Australia will recognize a Palestinian state, the Prime Minister says.
Australia's decision to recognize a Palestinian state will be formalized at the United Nations in September.
Australia joins France, Britain, and Canada in announcing plans to recognize a Palestinian state.