Rev Adam Young
@revadamcyoung.bsky.social
Dad of 4 boys, husband to a spunky redhead, UMC pastor, theologian, sourdough enthusiast, baseball coach, musician, and social justice advocate.
February 26, 2025 at 11:16 PM
“Christian ethics, as formulated within the margins of society, rejects the notion that God somehow wills God’s children to subsist under oppressive structures so that they can eventually live with everlasting riches… ‘The reign of God is at hand,’ Jesus was fond of saying…”
February 20, 2025 at 5:37 PM
“Christian ethics, as formulated within the margins of society, rejects the notion that God somehow wills God’s children to subsist under oppressive structures so that they can eventually live with everlasting riches… ‘The reign of God is at hand,’ Jesus was fond of saying…”
“Christian ethics should first struggle with the question of power and how to crucify power and the privilege that flows with it so that justice and love can instead reign.” Miguel De La Torre in his book Doing Christian Ethics from the Margins
February 19, 2025 at 4:29 PM
“Christian ethics should first struggle with the question of power and how to crucify power and the privilege that flows with it so that justice and love can instead reign.” Miguel De La Torre in his book Doing Christian Ethics from the Margins
We are in the midst of a constitutional crisis. Our identity as a nation is under question. We need to be clear that we are a democracy based on “the separation of powers, the freedom of speech, and equal justice under law.” www.nytimes.com/2025/02/10/u...
Trump’s Actions Have Created a Constitutional Crisis, Scholars Say
Law professors have long debated what the term means. But now many have concluded that the nation faces a reckoning as President Trump tests the boundaries of executive power.
www.nytimes.com
February 10, 2025 at 7:51 PM
We are in the midst of a constitutional crisis. Our identity as a nation is under question. We need to be clear that we are a democracy based on “the separation of powers, the freedom of speech, and equal justice under law.” www.nytimes.com/2025/02/10/u...
Spent the evening in small group at my church reading Dr. King's "Letter from Birmingham Jail." We analyzed his theological & philosophical argument, scriptural interpretation, emotional appeal & prophetic critique/vision. Got halfway thru & they wanted to continue the convo next week. Energizing!
February 6, 2025 at 5:09 AM
Spent the evening in small group at my church reading Dr. King's "Letter from Birmingham Jail." We analyzed his theological & philosophical argument, scriptural interpretation, emotional appeal & prophetic critique/vision. Got halfway thru & they wanted to continue the convo next week. Energizing!
Republican leaders in Oklahoma are hellbent on attacking our education system. I just learned there is a bill being proposed in the State Senate that would eliminate IEPs (Individualized Education Plan). This would directly affect one of my sons and the boy I tutor at my church. tinyurl.com/f96wh345
Oklahoma bill takes aim at resources available to students on IEPs
Some Oklahoma parents and educators say a state Senate bill that takes aim at certain services students with Individualized Education Plans receive would have devastating effects not only on the st…
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February 5, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Republican leaders in Oklahoma are hellbent on attacking our education system. I just learned there is a bill being proposed in the State Senate that would eliminate IEPs (Individualized Education Plan). This would directly affect one of my sons and the boy I tutor at my church. tinyurl.com/f96wh345
I am still in shock that the Mavs traded Luka. Following his story arc has been like watching Harry Potter grow up playing for Gryffindor. But now, just as they’re about to win the house cup he gets traded to Slytherin. It ruins the whole story and makes no sense.
February 4, 2025 at 1:04 PM
I am still in shock that the Mavs traded Luka. Following his story arc has been like watching Harry Potter grow up playing for Gryffindor. But now, just as they’re about to win the house cup he gets traded to Slytherin. It ruins the whole story and makes no sense.
I’ve been thinking some more about the power of Bishop Budde’s sermon. Walter Brueggeman’s words demonstrate how prophetically spot on her message was. “Jesus in his solidarity with the marginal ones is moved to compassion. Compassion constitutes a radical form of criticism…
January 30, 2025 at 5:32 PM
I’ve been thinking some more about the power of Bishop Budde’s sermon. Walter Brueggeman’s words demonstrate how prophetically spot on her message was. “Jesus in his solidarity with the marginal ones is moved to compassion. Compassion constitutes a radical form of criticism…
To stay focused and not overwhelmed, the three main issues that I’m going to track are:
1) Education Justice
2) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policies and programs (including immigration)
3) Macro-Economics (i.e. Tariffs)
What are you going to focus on so we can keep each other informed?
1) Education Justice
2) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policies and programs (including immigration)
3) Macro-Economics (i.e. Tariffs)
What are you going to focus on so we can keep each other informed?
January 29, 2025 at 8:55 PM
To stay focused and not overwhelmed, the three main issues that I’m going to track are:
1) Education Justice
2) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policies and programs (including immigration)
3) Macro-Economics (i.e. Tariffs)
What are you going to focus on so we can keep each other informed?
1) Education Justice
2) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policies and programs (including immigration)
3) Macro-Economics (i.e. Tariffs)
What are you going to focus on so we can keep each other informed?
I’ve seen this a couple times today. I think it’s helpful. Wise and important words from sociologist Jennifer Walter about what is happening in our country right now and what to do about it:
"As a sociologist, I need to tell you:
Your overwhelm is the goal...
"As a sociologist, I need to tell you:
Your overwhelm is the goal...
January 29, 2025 at 8:02 PM
I’ve seen this a couple times today. I think it’s helpful. Wise and important words from sociologist Jennifer Walter about what is happening in our country right now and what to do about it:
"As a sociologist, I need to tell you:
Your overwhelm is the goal...
"As a sociologist, I need to tell you:
Your overwhelm is the goal...
If the Christ you worship doesn’t call for mercy, empathy, or compassion, then you have made an idol in your own image and we do not follow the same Jesus.
January 25, 2025 at 2:36 AM
If the Christ you worship doesn’t call for mercy, empathy, or compassion, then you have made an idol in your own image and we do not follow the same Jesus.
“Every text is written in context and a text without a context is a pretext for a con.” -Rev. Dr. Joe Daniels, Jr at our #UMC clergy covenant day in Oklahoma today.
January 21, 2025 at 8:19 PM
“Every text is written in context and a text without a context is a pretext for a con.” -Rev. Dr. Joe Daniels, Jr at our #UMC clergy covenant day in Oklahoma today.
Got to attend an inspiring MLK worship service today with my United Methodist siblings. #MLK #ChaosOverCommunity
#HoldOntoHope
#HoldOntoHope
January 21, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Got to attend an inspiring MLK worship service today with my United Methodist siblings. #MLK #ChaosOverCommunity
#HoldOntoHope
#HoldOntoHope
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Letter from Birmingham Jail should be required reading today. Here’s a potent bit: “First, I must confess that over the past few years I have been gravely disappointed with the white moderate... (1 of 3) www.africa.upenn.edu/Articles_Gen...
Letter from a Birmingham Jail [King, Jr.]
www.africa.upenn.edu
January 20, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Letter from Birmingham Jail should be required reading today. Here’s a potent bit: “First, I must confess that over the past few years I have been gravely disappointed with the white moderate... (1 of 3) www.africa.upenn.edu/Articles_Gen...
What does it mean for a church to truly be part of the community? There is no “us” and “them” when it comes to those in the church and those beyond it. There is only “us.” We must learn to be “with” the people in the neighborhood. Here’s more on the topic: open.substack.com/pub/revadamc...
Community as Church, Church as Community
Excerpts from my first doctoral paper that I got an 'A' on!
open.substack.com
January 18, 2025 at 3:26 AM
What does it mean for a church to truly be part of the community? There is no “us” and “them” when it comes to those in the church and those beyond it. There is only “us.” We must learn to be “with” the people in the neighborhood. Here’s more on the topic: open.substack.com/pub/revadamc...
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“U.S. immigration policy calling for mass deportation of millions of people, is not an act of justice but a failure to recognize the sacred worth of every individual.”
www.umcjustice.org/latest/churc...
www.umcjustice.org/latest/churc...
Church and Society Opposes Mass Deportation in U.S.
A statement from The General Board of Church and Society calls for a bold witness to stand against U.S. immigration and mass deportation policies influenced by misinformation, hate, fear and harm.
www.umcjustice.org
January 15, 2025 at 2:36 AM
“U.S. immigration policy calling for mass deportation of millions of people, is not an act of justice but a failure to recognize the sacred worth of every individual.”
www.umcjustice.org/latest/churc...
www.umcjustice.org/latest/churc...
I’m at the beginning of my second semester working on my doctorate. This spot in the university library has become one of my favorite study locations.
January 15, 2025 at 8:49 PM
I’m at the beginning of my second semester working on my doctorate. This spot in the university library has become one of my favorite study locations.
I’ve been learning to do latte art. This is my first quasi successful heart! Haha it’s the little things y’all!
January 15, 2025 at 7:15 PM
I’ve been learning to do latte art. This is my first quasi successful heart! Haha it’s the little things y’all!
Isn’t it ironic that the guy who MAGA folks wanted to eliminate the “deep state” because they believed the government was full of sexual predators is attempting to fill his cabinet with sexual predators and is a convicted predator himself?
Trump’s cabinet picks, like Pete Hegseth, Linda McMahon, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who have been accused of sexual misconduct or abuse, reflect more than poor judgment. They highlight a broader culture of weaponized masculinity which has clear ties to America’s gun violence epidemic. Thread 🧵 ⤵️
The growing list of sexual misconduct allegations against Trump’s picks
Several of the president-elect’s top picks to lead his government have been accused of sexual assault, harassment or child sex trafficking.
19thnews.org
January 15, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Isn’t it ironic that the guy who MAGA folks wanted to eliminate the “deep state” because they believed the government was full of sexual predators is attempting to fill his cabinet with sexual predators and is a convicted predator himself?
A research paper I wrote on one small action our church is taking to solve educational injustice in Oklahoma. open.substack.com/pub/revadamc...
Solving Educational Disparities in Oklahoma
One possible way we can make a difference as a church in Del City.
open.substack.com
January 15, 2025 at 4:19 PM
A research paper I wrote on one small action our church is taking to solve educational injustice in Oklahoma. open.substack.com/pub/revadamc...
Sick at home with Covid. Rewatched “Office Space” for the first time in YEARS. Not quite as funny as I remember from my college days but holds up pretty well.
January 15, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Sick at home with Covid. Rewatched “Office Space” for the first time in YEARS. Not quite as funny as I remember from my college days but holds up pretty well.
I haven’t watched the Mavs in a while because I live in OKC now. Tuning in to enjoy a game and they’re getting shellacked by Denver. Just my luck! Lol
January 15, 2025 at 3:15 AM
I haven’t watched the Mavs in a while because I live in OKC now. Tuning in to enjoy a game and they’re getting shellacked by Denver. Just my luck! Lol