Burke Gerstenschlager
@bleaktheology.bsky.social
Finishing a book on Joy Division, lament, & God. Former academic book editor. Religion & culture writer. Kierkegaardian. Anti-fascist. UT-Austin Classics BA. YDS MDiv. Episcolutheran. Your post-punk counterweight to joy in Brooklyn.
Currently on Foxnews.com. At least they're honest?
November 22, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Currently on Foxnews.com. At least they're honest?
It's a Big New Deal, evidently.
November 22, 2025 at 12:29 AM
It's a Big New Deal, evidently.
Christian Nationalist and "infidel" Hegseth has an crusader-appropriated Jerusalem Cross tattooed on his chest. Seeing him sign off on swastikas and nooses is only par for the course.
November 21, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Christian Nationalist and "infidel" Hegseth has an crusader-appropriated Jerusalem Cross tattooed on his chest. Seeing him sign off on swastikas and nooses is only par for the course.
Found this gem by Kenneth Leech at my local used bookstore. And it was only today that I read that it's from the Diocese of Manchester's collection!
November 19, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Found this gem by Kenneth Leech at my local used bookstore. And it was only today that I read that it's from the Diocese of Manchester's collection!
I am flummoxed. Erickson has Weyrich, the Moral Majority, Rushdooney, the Heritage Foundation, and countless other Christofascists to thank for where American conservatism is now and he says this. This is not a matter of Alice in Wonderland eating too much cake.
November 16, 2025 at 1:22 PM
I am flummoxed. Erickson has Weyrich, the Moral Majority, Rushdooney, the Heritage Foundation, and countless other Christofascists to thank for where American conservatism is now and he says this. This is not a matter of Alice in Wonderland eating too much cake.
"his own nature inclined to evil." - BCP
November 16, 2025 at 4:45 AM
"his own nature inclined to evil." - BCP
2nd Ave F stop, Manhattan, NY.
BKFOXX, artist.
BKFOXX, artist.
November 14, 2025 at 11:35 PM
2nd Ave F stop, Manhattan, NY.
BKFOXX, artist.
BKFOXX, artist.
The note of encouragement I put in the 12yo's lunch box this morning.
November 14, 2025 at 1:09 PM
The note of encouragement I put in the 12yo's lunch box this morning.
The 12yo referred to Lotrimin as "Lord of the Rings-imin" and now I can't unthink it.
November 13, 2025 at 12:58 PM
The 12yo referred to Lotrimin as "Lord of the Rings-imin" and now I can't unthink it.
Remember, remember, the Fifth of November...
November 5, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Remember, remember, the Fifth of November...
DareI say this is an example of the long-coming internecine war among American conservative Christians. Evangelicals will only accept Catholics as long as they align with their theopolitical agenda.
November 5, 2025 at 2:03 PM
DareI say this is an example of the long-coming internecine war among American conservative Christians. Evangelicals will only accept Catholics as long as they align with their theopolitical agenda.
Norman Rockwell's Rosie the Riveter mirrors Michelangelo's painting of the prophet Isaiah. Under her boot is a copy of Mein Kampf.
Just to remind you what the United States is about.
Just to remind you what the United States is about.
November 4, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Norman Rockwell's Rosie the Riveter mirrors Michelangelo's painting of the prophet Isaiah. Under her boot is a copy of Mein Kampf.
Just to remind you what the United States is about.
Just to remind you what the United States is about.
I love my Brooklyn nabe.
November 2, 2025 at 5:10 PM
I love my Brooklyn nabe.
Home from a successful Halloween and everyone else in bed, I went out to my local ice cream/soda foundation joint, brought home a "Spiders Web Sundae" complete with tiny plastic spiders, and watched Brandon Lee kick total ass in The Crow on @criterionchannl.bsky.social. "It can't rain all the time."
November 1, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Home from a successful Halloween and everyone else in bed, I went out to my local ice cream/soda foundation joint, brought home a "Spiders Web Sundae" complete with tiny plastic spiders, and watched Brandon Lee kick total ass in The Crow on @criterionchannl.bsky.social. "It can't rain all the time."
This immediately reminded me of that scene in The Matrix of the harvesters working in the fetus fields.
October 31, 2025 at 11:20 AM
This immediately reminded me of that scene in The Matrix of the harvesters working in the fetus fields.
God’s friendly reminder that next time it won’t be by catastrophic flooding.
October 30, 2025 at 9:05 PM
God’s friendly reminder that next time it won’t be by catastrophic flooding.
Listening to the @musicmaps.bsky.social episode with the Fall's Paul Hanley about his first gig, at London's Electric Ballroom in 1980 opening for The Cramps.
Both U2 AND the Birthday Party were at this gig.
The goth audience inspired Bono's lyrics for "11 O'Clock Tick Tock", U2's 1st single.
Both U2 AND the Birthday Party were at this gig.
The goth audience inspired Bono's lyrics for "11 O'Clock Tick Tock", U2's 1st single.
October 27, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Listening to the @musicmaps.bsky.social episode with the Fall's Paul Hanley about his first gig, at London's Electric Ballroom in 1980 opening for The Cramps.
Both U2 AND the Birthday Party were at this gig.
The goth audience inspired Bono's lyrics for "11 O'Clock Tick Tock", U2's 1st single.
Both U2 AND the Birthday Party were at this gig.
The goth audience inspired Bono's lyrics for "11 O'Clock Tick Tock", U2's 1st single.
I've always been fascinated by Neon Genesis Evangelion, but also One Pound Gospel, created by the same woman who did Ranma 1/2.
October 27, 2025 at 4:21 PM
I've always been fascinated by Neon Genesis Evangelion, but also One Pound Gospel, created by the same woman who did Ranma 1/2.
"The Soiling of Old Glory," Stanley Forman, photographer. Boston. 1976.
October 26, 2025 at 5:08 PM
"The Soiling of Old Glory," Stanley Forman, photographer. Boston. 1976.
Post a witch 🧹
October 26, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Post a witch 🧹
No wonder Jeffries has not said anything. That purple is for Cuomo back on June 24th. I wonder what that is, now.
October 24, 2025 at 4:50 PM
No wonder Jeffries has not said anything. That purple is for Cuomo back on June 24th. I wonder what that is, now.