Rev. Prof. Matthew J. M. Coomber
@mjmcoomber.bsky.social
Professor/Episcopal priest studying anti-imperial resistance in the ancient world while practicing anti-fascist resistance in the modern | 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ ally | https://www.amazon.com/author/coomber | he/him | posts mine
Described as “dope teacher” in student eval
Described as “dope teacher” in student eval
Pinned
Hi folks! Excited to make new connections via the Religious Studies Scholars starter pack (ty, @alana-m-vincent.net!)
I’m biblical scholar using sociology & trauma studies to understand what ancient texts can teach us about naming & resisting economic, religious, & ethnic oppression
I’m biblical scholar using sociology & trauma studies to understand what ancient texts can teach us about naming & resisting economic, religious, & ethnic oppression
Going to put this on auto reply for certain email addresses that frequent my inbox
In all seriousness, great piece!
In all seriousness, great piece!
Diana Butler Bass explores how people respond when the end seems to be near
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The END (might be) NEAR!
Luke 20:27-38 Some Sadducees, those who say there is no resurrection, came to Jesus and asked him a question, “Teacher, Moses wrote for us that if a man’s brother dies, leaving a wife but no…
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November 11, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Going to put this on auto reply for certain email addresses that frequent my inbox
In all seriousness, great piece!
In all seriousness, great piece!
Often think about what Campo writes as to great art standing on its own accord, not needing qualification
Religious musicians like Bob Marley and the the Bible-focused songs U2 wrote in the ‘80s were religious works, but that wasn’t their artworks’ one-trick pony
Religious musicians like Bob Marley and the the Bible-focused songs U2 wrote in the ‘80s were religious works, but that wasn’t their artworks’ one-trick pony
OPINION: J.R.R. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis were profound storytellers whose narrative, and their power to narrate, was enhanced by their faith. But neither is commonly called a “Christian writer,” nor are their books limited to the Christian shelves of bookstores.
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Tolkien, Lewis and the problem of 'Christian' art
(RNS) — The Bible still has the capacity to inspire profound art in those who love it.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Often think about what Campo writes as to great art standing on its own accord, not needing qualification
Religious musicians like Bob Marley and the the Bible-focused songs U2 wrote in the ‘80s were religious works, but that wasn’t their artworks’ one-trick pony
Religious musicians like Bob Marley and the the Bible-focused songs U2 wrote in the ‘80s were religious works, but that wasn’t their artworks’ one-trick pony
God bless the press documenting these events so that they will not be forgotten
‘It is this breach of trust—this shattering of a person’s faith in the benevolence and intrinsic fairness of America—that is the hardest thing to watch.’
A photographer’s view of ICE’s relentless courthouse arrests
The shattering of faith in America's goodness is the hardest part to watch.
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November 11, 2025 at 11:30 AM
God bless the press documenting these events so that they will not be forgotten
Reposted by Rev. Prof. Matthew J. M. Coomber
"Nothing withstands the influence of wealth. Everything submits to its tyranny, everything cowers at its dominion." #SaintBasil #Resist
November 10, 2025 at 6:24 PM
"Nothing withstands the influence of wealth. Everything submits to its tyranny, everything cowers at its dominion." #SaintBasil #Resist
The politicians of the world’s wealthiest nation are failing to provide healthcare for its citizens because they serve the financial interests of those who already have more money than they could possibly spend
The rest get the scraps
The rest get the scraps
If Chuck Schumer was a stronger leader, he would have been able to convince most of these senators to hold the line.
I’m terribly disappointed in him.
I’m terribly disappointed in him.
November 10, 2025 at 3:01 AM
The politicians of the world’s wealthiest nation are failing to provide healthcare for its citizens because they serve the financial interests of those who already have more money than they could possibly spend
The rest get the scraps
The rest get the scraps
We need a democracy for the people, not the profiteers
Sanders: Let’s be clear… If this vote succeeds, over 20 million Americans are going to see at least a doubling in their premiums… if resolution is passed tonight, we are on a path way to throw 15 million Americans off of medicaid and the affordable care act, 15 million.
November 10, 2025 at 2:38 AM
We need a democracy for the people, not the profiteers
Reposted by Rev. Prof. Matthew J. M. Coomber
“The Christian year extols empathy, vulnerability, gratitude, and compassion. It praises no nation-state, and it is cosmic in its vision.”
— from Diana Butler Bass’ new book A Beautiful Year
— from Diana Butler Bass’ new book A Beautiful Year
Empire is Not Beautiful
And Jesus' vision for a better world is
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November 10, 2025 at 12:30 AM
“The Christian year extols empathy, vulnerability, gratitude, and compassion. It praises no nation-state, and it is cosmic in its vision.”
— from Diana Butler Bass’ new book A Beautiful Year
— from Diana Butler Bass’ new book A Beautiful Year
Politicians ranking impoverished families getting food below thanksgiving travel plans don’t deserve to be in office
November 10, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Politicians ranking impoverished families getting food below thanksgiving travel plans don’t deserve to be in office
Happy birthday and God rest, Dorothy Day 🩷
November 8, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Happy birthday and God rest, Dorothy Day 🩷
Reposted by Rev. Prof. Matthew J. M. Coomber
virtue signalling is good actually
Performative decency is actually *so* important for this reason.
It tricks the 10% of ghouls into thinking that there are only 1% of ghouls.
And it makes the 30% of people that don't care one way or another follow the mostly decent crowd
It tricks the 10% of ghouls into thinking that there are only 1% of ghouls.
And it makes the 30% of people that don't care one way or another follow the mostly decent crowd
November 7, 2025 at 7:59 PM
virtue signalling is good actually
Reposted by Rev. Prof. Matthew J. M. Coomber
It’s really too bad that I have so many things I need to do today, because all I want to do is sit and read this new book by @maiakotro.bsky.social
November 8, 2025 at 3:25 PM
It’s really too bad that I have so many things I need to do today, because all I want to do is sit and read this new book by @maiakotro.bsky.social
Fruits of Christian nationalism & their false political prophets
“Federal authorities told demonstrators Friday that there would be ‘no more prayer’ in front of or inside the Broadview ICE facility, in a move that mystified local leaders and raised legal questions.” blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/07/f...
Feds Tell Faith Leaders 'No More Prayer' Outside Broadview Facility
In a possible violation of the First Amendment, federal officials instructed demonstrators to stop holding religious gatherings outside the immigration processing facility in suburban Broadview after ...
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November 8, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Fruits of Christian nationalism & their false political prophets
How did the slip under my radar?!
Ordering now
Ordering now
God, Slavery, and Early Christianity is out in the real world with @universitypress.cambridge.org!
I have some extra, so retweet this by the end of Oct. 19 if you’re interested in receiving a copy!
Book info here: www.cambridge.org/core/books/g...
I have some extra, so retweet this by the end of Oct. 19 if you’re interested in receiving a copy!
Book info here: www.cambridge.org/core/books/g...
November 8, 2025 at 1:19 PM
How did the slip under my radar?!
Ordering now
Ordering now
Reposted by Rev. Prof. Matthew J. M. Coomber
All the data nobody is allowed to gather has one aim:
"If you destroy the systems that measure harm and appoint corrupt functionaries to invent your desired figures, you destroy the evidence of your responsibility. If you make truth unknowable, accountability becomes impossible." www.thenation.com/article/poli...
October 30, 2025 at 5:01 PM
All the data nobody is allowed to gather has one aim:
If you’re in the London and love the study of local histories, this looks very cool
Have you researched a place’s history? Would you like support to turn your research material into a video? Check out these 2 free events in @beinghumanfest.bsky.social with @ihr.bsky.social & @vch-home.bsky.social www.beinghumanfestival.org/events/digit... www.beinghumanfestival.org/events/digit...
Digital Storytelling for Local History (London)
Are you interested in local history? Do you have photographs, stories, archival material, memories about somewhere - perhaps a local pub, church, school, or area. In this workshop you will be taught h...
www.beinghumanfestival.org
November 8, 2025 at 1:12 PM
If you’re in the London and love the study of local histories, this looks very cool
When we can’t convince them with empathy…
Interesting study
Interesting study
“Providing the homeless with a place to live may seem like a high cost for taxpayers. But the alternative, it turns out, is more costly, new research shows. Subsidized accommodation could actually be a bargain for the public, in purely economic terms.” Via @fastcompany
Housing The Homeless Saves Money--Here's The Research That Proves It
The best way to stop homelessness is mindbogglingly simple: Give them homes.
www.fastcompany.com
November 8, 2025 at 1:08 PM
When we can’t convince them with empathy…
Interesting study
Interesting study
Finished a draft of "Weights, Scales, and Luigi Mangione: Reading Micah 6:9–12 and Confronting Ableism in Late-Stage Capitalism."
If attending #AARSBL, I'd love to see you there!
If attending #AARSBL, I'd love to see you there!
November 7, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Finished a draft of "Weights, Scales, and Luigi Mangione: Reading Micah 6:9–12 and Confronting Ableism in Late-Stage Capitalism."
If attending #AARSBL, I'd love to see you there!
If attending #AARSBL, I'd love to see you there!
Just took unopened work emails down from 53 to 1.
Feels like there should be more fanfare, no?
Feels like there should be more fanfare, no?
November 6, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Just took unopened work emails down from 53 to 1.
Feels like there should be more fanfare, no?
Feels like there should be more fanfare, no?
Preach
November 5, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Preach
Interesting piece
My first official story for the @rns.org / @interfaithamerica.bsky.social Fellowship: I chatted with Buddhist technologists like Chris Scammell, former COO of AI safety startup Conjecture, about how they’re working to shape—and perhaps enlighten—the future of AI and AGI.
The Buddhist technologists working to shape the future of AI
(RNS) — Launched publicly in August, their initiative is mapping how Buddhism and AI are already shaping each other and striving to infuse Buddhist principles into AI development.
religionnews.com
November 5, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Interesting piece
Reposted by Rev. Prof. Matthew J. M. Coomber
Religion in the U.S.
Immigration
Establishment Clause
Free Expression/Religious Liberty
Leo IVX
Roman Catholic Church
ICE
Immigration
Establishment Clause
Free Expression/Religious Liberty
Leo IVX
Roman Catholic Church
ICE
BREAKING: After ICE refuses to allow detained migrants to receive the Eucharist, Pope Leo calls on Trump and Vance to respect migrants‘ dignity and religious liberty.
“They must allow ministers to assist with their needs. They've been separated from their families and no one knows what happens.”
“They must allow ministers to assist with their needs. They've been separated from their families and no one knows what happens.”
November 5, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Religion in the U.S.
Immigration
Establishment Clause
Free Expression/Religious Liberty
Leo IVX
Roman Catholic Church
ICE
Immigration
Establishment Clause
Free Expression/Religious Liberty
Leo IVX
Roman Catholic Church
ICE
A bit of beauty for your timeline
Anni Albers, Design for a rug, 1925. One of the best known Bauhsus trained textile artists of the 20thc #womensart
November 5, 2025 at 1:04 PM
A bit of beauty for your timeline
Reposted by Rev. Prof. Matthew J. M. Coomber
Für die Eule habe ich mit Gregor Rehm gesprochen, der sich als Friedensbeauftragter seiner Kirche u.a. für Kriegsdienstverweigerer engagiert. Im Interview geht es um die Wehrdienst-Debatte im Kontext der evangelischen Friedensethik und die kirchlichen Beratungsangebote:
„Der Bedarf wird massiv wachsen“
Bild: Touko Aikioniemi (Unsplash & Gregor Rehm (Foto: Donath Rehm). Die Debatten um eine neue Wehrpflicht sorgen auch für einen Zuwachs an Nachfragen zur Kriegsdienstverweigerung. Wie sich die Kirche ...
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November 5, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Für die Eule habe ich mit Gregor Rehm gesprochen, der sich als Friedensbeauftragter seiner Kirche u.a. für Kriegsdienstverweigerer engagiert. Im Interview geht es um die Wehrdienst-Debatte im Kontext der evangelischen Friedensethik und die kirchlichen Beratungsangebote:
Medieval studies research fellowship with teaching responsibilities
A. W. Mellon Junior Faculty Fellowship in Medieval Studies (Notre Dame):
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A. W. Mellon Junior Faculty Fellowship in Medieval Studies (Notre Dame) | MEMOs
A. W. Mellon Junior Faculty Fellowship in Medieval Studies (Notre Dame, Indiana)
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November 5, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Medieval studies research fellowship with teaching responsibilities