Jonathan Marlowe
@jdmarlowe.bsky.social
UMC Pastor, friend, father, grandfather, child of God
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I continue to be astounded that we gave him a second term.
March 19, 2025 at 1:25 PM
I continue to be astounded that we gave him a second term.
When someone becomes a habitual liar, it is not so much that they tell lies, but that the lies tell them. We forget that to tell a lie is a moral achievement, for to tell a lie means that we first understand the truth, from which we are departing. (continued in comments).
March 14, 2025 at 5:54 PM
When someone becomes a habitual liar, it is not so much that they tell lies, but that the lies tell them. We forget that to tell a lie is a moral achievement, for to tell a lie means that we first understand the truth, from which we are departing. (continued in comments).
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Science Saves Lives. Proud to #standupforscience today! #sciencesaveslives
March 7, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Science Saves Lives. Proud to #standupforscience today! #sciencesaveslives
The Onion can’t keep up.
February 20, 2025 at 10:40 PM
The Onion can’t keep up.
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Holy God,
Following the light of your servant, St. Valentine, give us the wisdom & courage to resist empire in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen
Following the light of your servant, St. Valentine, give us the wisdom & courage to resist empire in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen
February 14, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Holy God,
Following the light of your servant, St. Valentine, give us the wisdom & courage to resist empire in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen
Following the light of your servant, St. Valentine, give us the wisdom & courage to resist empire in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen
There is no greater betrayal of Christianity than to rely on governmental coercion to sustain its growth and vitality. Just say No to Christian nationalism.
February 14, 2025 at 7:11 PM
There is no greater betrayal of Christianity than to rely on governmental coercion to sustain its growth and vitality. Just say No to Christian nationalism.
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Tell stories of courage and action in our constitutional crisis. Avoid turning on each other. Carve out space for beauty and joy. Be in it for the long haul. Set boundaries. Be open to new allies. Set a limit on doomscrolling. Trust in God. Your gifts are for others. Live one day at a time.
February 14, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Tell stories of courage and action in our constitutional crisis. Avoid turning on each other. Carve out space for beauty and joy. Be in it for the long haul. Set boundaries. Be open to new allies. Set a limit on doomscrolling. Trust in God. Your gifts are for others. Live one day at a time.
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Because I am a follower of Jesus, I understand the public health to be a sacred trust. Today our nation (by a very narrow vote) has treated this carelessly, opting for conspiracy theories rather than science. All of which boggles the mind. Stay safe out there.
February 14, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Because I am a follower of Jesus, I understand the public health to be a sacred trust. Today our nation (by a very narrow vote) has treated this carelessly, opting for conspiracy theories rather than science. All of which boggles the mind. Stay safe out there.
Remembering Jimmy Carter: there once was a time (latter half of 1970s) when to be an evangelical Christian in public office meant honesty, integrity, compassion, racial justice, and peace. I'd give anything to have those days back, and I care not one whit if it came from Republicans or Democrats.
January 8, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Remembering Jimmy Carter: there once was a time (latter half of 1970s) when to be an evangelical Christian in public office meant honesty, integrity, compassion, racial justice, and peace. I'd give anything to have those days back, and I care not one whit if it came from Republicans or Democrats.
The study found that undocumented immigrants are arrested at less than half the rate of native-born U.S. citizens for violent and drug crimes and a quarter the rate of native-born citizens for property crimes.
Undocumented Immigrant Offending Rate Lower Than U.S.-Born Citizen Rate
An NIJ-funded study examining data from the Texas Department of Public Safety estimated the rate at which undocumented immigrants are arrested for committing crimes. The study found that undocumented ...
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November 15, 2024 at 2:14 AM
The study found that undocumented immigrants are arrested at less than half the rate of native-born U.S. citizens for violent and drug crimes and a quarter the rate of native-born citizens for property crimes.