Michael Zimmerman
@mzclergyletter.bsky.social
Founder & Executive Director, The Clergy Letter Project (clergy promoting science)(www.theclergyletterproject.org), long-time academic administrator, evolutionary biologist, believer in the power of the liberal arts
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How'd we get here? Been reading through biographies on BlueSky & seeing many saying they're Christian "but not that kind of Christian" & we all know what they mean.Take back #religion and let's do good in the world. Trust science, search for truth. Join The Clergy Letter Project - stronger together
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So, is this Trump's version of 'Night of The Long Knives'?!
We're down to the wire here, people.
It's time.
We're down to the wire here, people.
It's time.
The President of the United States just called for my arrest and execution.
In these moments, fear is contagious, but so is courage:
In these moments, fear is contagious, but so is courage:
November 20, 2025 at 8:31 PM
So, is this Trump's version of 'Night of The Long Knives'?!
We're down to the wire here, people.
It's time.
We're down to the wire here, people.
It's time.
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Six veterans posted a video reminding our troops that they swore allegiance to the Constitution-not to Donald Trump-and that they must not obey illegal orders
Because of this, Donald Trump now thinks they should be executed
FOR TELLING OUR TROOPS TO FOLLOW THE LAW
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Because of this, Donald Trump now thinks they should be executed
FOR TELLING OUR TROOPS TO FOLLOW THE LAW
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November 20, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Six veterans posted a video reminding our troops that they swore allegiance to the Constitution-not to Donald Trump-and that they must not obey illegal orders
Because of this, Donald Trump now thinks they should be executed
FOR TELLING OUR TROOPS TO FOLLOW THE LAW
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Because of this, Donald Trump now thinks they should be executed
FOR TELLING OUR TROOPS TO FOLLOW THE LAW
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Cardinal Robert McElroy, a Pope Leo ally who serves as archbishop of Washington, doesn’t mince words about what’s happening.
“We are witnessing a full-scale governmental assault designed to produce fear among millions.
“It's an instrument of terror.”
“We are witnessing a full-scale governmental assault designed to produce fear among millions.
“It's an instrument of terror.”
Trump’s Raids Terrorize Catholics — Pope Leo’s Top Cardinal Calls It an ‘Assault on Millions’
Seminarians are leaving the country, priests worry they could be next, and Pope Leo XIV insists the Church must stand with its most vulnerable faithful.
www.thelettersfromleo.com
November 3, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Cardinal Robert McElroy, a Pope Leo ally who serves as archbishop of Washington, doesn’t mince words about what’s happening.
“We are witnessing a full-scale governmental assault designed to produce fear among millions.
“It's an instrument of terror.”
“We are witnessing a full-scale governmental assault designed to produce fear among millions.
“It's an instrument of terror.”
Reposted by Michael Zimmerman
We all knew that the Trump regime's cut to USAID was going to have deadly consequences. The great work of @propublica.org demonstrates just how grave those consequences have been. Together we need to ensure that people learn of this horror & together we need to push back. We're stronger together.
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Internal State Department records show that months of warnings have become a reality: The Trump administration’s sudden withdrawal of foreign humanitarian aid has brought about death, violence and unrest. 1/
Internal State Department records show that months of warnings have become a reality: The Trump administration’s sudden withdrawal of foreign humanitarian aid has brought about death, violence and unrest. 1/
May 29, 2025 at 6:44 PM
We all knew that the Trump regime's cut to USAID was going to have deadly consequences. The great work of @propublica.org demonstrates just how grave those consequences have been. Together we need to ensure that people learn of this horror & together we need to push back. We're stronger together.
1/4 Ted Cruz’s father, Rev. Rafael Cruz, said teaching evolution in public schools is inherently un-American because it contradicts his belief the United States is a Christian country. Happily more than 15700 Christian clergy disagree with him. Join them in the effort to protect science education.
The Clergy Letter Project
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May 5, 2025 at 7:49 PM
1/4 Ted Cruz’s father, Rev. Rafael Cruz, said teaching evolution in public schools is inherently un-American because it contradicts his belief the United States is a Christian country. Happily more than 15700 Christian clergy disagree with him. Join them in the effort to protect science education.
Thankfully religious leaders are pushing back against authoritarianism. As law firms universities & corporations capitulate to extortion from Trump NON-Christian Nationalists are standing firm. This petition urges the constitution be followed. If religious leaders can stand up to a bully, so can we.
For Religious Liberty and Against Christian Nationalism — Wisconsin Council of Churches
We, the undersigned, urge the federal government to protect the religious liberty of all people and we strongly condemn the rise of Christian Nationalism, a dangerous conflation of fundamentalist Chri...
www.wichurches.org
April 12, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Thankfully religious leaders are pushing back against authoritarianism. As law firms universities & corporations capitulate to extortion from Trump NON-Christian Nationalists are standing firm. This petition urges the constitution be followed. If religious leaders can stand up to a bully, so can we.
1/3 Today 3/26 is #science appreciation day in US. Why today? To commemorate the day 72 years ago Jonas Salk announced development of polio #vaccine saving untold lives & easing growing panic about #polio. The day celebrates scientific advances in many fields. But today science is under attack...
March 26, 2025 at 6:08 PM
You must watch this. Trump's Dept. of Homeland Security sent a letter to the Episcopal Diocese of the Rio Grande accusing them of human trafficking for aiding migrants legally in the US, supported & funded by the US government. Absolutely disgusting actions by Trump. This is an attack on all of us.
Bishop Michael Hunn Responds to Department of Homeland Security: Defending Our Border Ministry
YouTube video by Michael Hunn
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March 15, 2025 at 11:28 PM
You must watch this. Trump's Dept. of Homeland Security sent a letter to the Episcopal Diocese of the Rio Grande accusing them of human trafficking for aiding migrants legally in the US, supported & funded by the US government. Absolutely disgusting actions by Trump. This is an attack on all of us.
It’s come to this: lawmakers in WV move to declare the Bible “an accurate historical record of human and natural history.” As more than 15,700 Christian #clergy members from all across the US have said, this is bad #religion & terrible #science. Join us in pushing back - not in our public schools!
The Clergy Letter Project
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March 1, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Congress and Trump admin relax methane rules for oil companies increasing negative impact of #climatechange. #Clergy know this is wrong! 1250 from 15 countries demand action. Read & share what they have to say, encourage others to add their voices to the resistance. Stronger together.
The Clergy Letter Project
www.theclergyletterproject.org
February 27, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Congress and Trump admin relax methane rules for oil companies increasing negative impact of #climatechange. #Clergy know this is wrong! 1250 from 15 countries demand action. Read & share what they have to say, encourage others to add their voices to the resistance. Stronger together.
1/2 News reports indicate that Trump administration is going to say greenhouse gases pose no risk to health or environment. This would allow the evisceration of virtually all steps to combat #climatechange in the US. 1250 clergy from 15 countries know this is dangerous & wrong. Pls read & share...
The Clergy Letter Project
www.theclergyletterproject.org
February 26, 2025 at 6:27 PM
1/2 News reports indicate that Trump administration is going to say greenhouse gases pose no risk to health or environment. This would allow the evisceration of virtually all steps to combat #climatechange in the US. 1250 clergy from 15 countries know this is dangerous & wrong. Pls read & share...
By removing the T from Stonewall webpage they're attempting to rewrite history. We can't let them win. Clergy have spoken out about the importance of #inclusion #diversity #truth for communities & individuals. This sort of disgraceful action hurts all of us. We are stronger together, Push back.
Clergy United in Diversity: The Power and Importance of Respecting Human Dignity
Communities are stronger, and the individuals within those communities are healthier, both physically and spiritually, when people are not…
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February 14, 2025 at 6:23 PM
By removing the T from Stonewall webpage they're attempting to rewrite history. We can't let them win. Clergy have spoken out about the importance of #inclusion #diversity #truth for communities & individuals. This sort of disgraceful action hurts all of us. We are stronger together, Push back.
1000s of #clergy just released a statement explaining the importance of #diversity #science #religion #truth & #inclusion. Together we need to push back on actions placing all of this, and us, under attack. Please read the statement and share it widely. Join us at The Clergy Letter Project.
Clergy United in Diversity: The Power and Importance of Respecting Human Dignity
Communities are stronger, and the individuals within those communities are healthier, both physically and spiritually, when people are not…
tinyurl.com
February 5, 2025 at 8:57 PM
1000s of #clergy just released a statement explaining the importance of #diversity #science #religion #truth & #inclusion. Together we need to push back on actions placing all of this, and us, under attack. Please read the statement and share it widely. Join us at The Clergy Letter Project.
This is how to effectively speak truth to power! Elizabeth Eaton, Presiding Bishop of the ELCA, explains the critical aid work of Lutheran groups, dismantling lies being advanced by the Trump administration. Aid work is deeply rooted in religious doctrine & serves the most needy among us. Watch her!
ELCA responds to false accusations on X 02-02-2025 | Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton
YouTube video by Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
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February 4, 2025 at 7:05 PM
This is how to effectively speak truth to power! Elizabeth Eaton, Presiding Bishop of the ELCA, explains the critical aid work of Lutheran groups, dismantling lies being advanced by the Trump administration. Aid work is deeply rooted in religious doctrine & serves the most needy among us. Watch her!
Trump admin has attacked Bishop Budde & Episcopal Church, Catholic Bishops, Lutheran Church for their aid work. None of these are the “right” kind of Christians in the admin’s mind. Well The Clergy Letter Project is filled with the “wrong” kind of clergy, looking to make a better world. Join us.
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February 2, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Trump admin has attacked Bishop Budde & Episcopal Church, Catholic Bishops, Lutheran Church for their aid work. None of these are the “right” kind of Christians in the admin’s mind. Well The Clergy Letter Project is filled with the “wrong” kind of clergy, looking to make a better world. Join us.
1/4 The negative comments about anything religious even here on BlueSky is disconcerting. As executive director of The Clergy Letter Project I work with thousands of clergy of all religions and denominations & I’m incredibly impressed by their commitment to truth, fairness, humanity, science…
January 27, 2025 at 8:38 PM
1/4 The negative comments about anything religious even here on BlueSky is disconcerting. As executive director of The Clergy Letter Project I work with thousands of clergy of all religions and denominations & I’m incredibly impressed by their commitment to truth, fairness, humanity, science…
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If your Christianity causes you to be offended by someone asking the most powerful person in the country to be merciful towards the powerless, then you have profoundly misunderstood the teachings of Jesus Christ.
January 22, 2025 at 1:20 AM
If your Christianity causes you to be offended by someone asking the most powerful person in the country to be merciful towards the powerless, then you have profoundly misunderstood the teachings of Jesus Christ.
Good piece on climate change from Sinai & Synapses. Read & join with clergy from 15 countries & add your signature to The Clergy Letter Project's Climate Crisis Letter (tinyurl.com/5dzsuuws). Written by clergy & scientists it calls for immediate climate action. Help change the world. Times short
Climate Change: Causes and Consequences - Sinai and Synapses
Moving forward in a changed climate means placing hope in life's resilience and capacity for adaptation – which are also defining characteristics of the Jewish people.
sinaiandsynapses.org
January 23, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Good piece on climate change from Sinai & Synapses. Read & join with clergy from 15 countries & add your signature to The Clergy Letter Project's Climate Crisis Letter (tinyurl.com/5dzsuuws). Written by clergy & scientists it calls for immediate climate action. Help change the world. Times short
The Rt. Rev. Mariann Budde presented a fabulous sermon at yesterday's interfaith service at Washington National Cathedral calling for compassion toward immigrants & respect for the work they do and what they bring to our country. I'm proud to say she's a member of The Clergy Letter Project. Join us!
Episcopal bishop preaches ‘mercy’ at Trump prayer service
YouTube video by Washington Post
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January 22, 2025 at 12:46 AM
The Rt. Rev. Mariann Budde presented a fabulous sermon at yesterday's interfaith service at Washington National Cathedral calling for compassion toward immigrants & respect for the work they do and what they bring to our country. I'm proud to say she's a member of The Clergy Letter Project. Join us!
In 2018, as fires raced through California The Clergy Letter Project said those politicizing the fires for their own goals were wrong. Now it's happening again led by Trump, Musk & their minions. It's just as wrong & dangerous. No need to write a new piece; read the old one medium.com/p/5f56d504ed01
The Clergy Letter Project
www.theclergyletterproject.org
January 13, 2025 at 7:06 PM
In 2018, as fires raced through California The Clergy Letter Project said those politicizing the fires for their own goals were wrong. Now it's happening again led by Trump, Musk & their minions. It's just as wrong & dangerous. No need to write a new piece; read the old one medium.com/p/5f56d504ed01
Reposted by Michael Zimmerman
I'm delighted to see so many people on BlueSky generally and among my followers describe themselves as progressive clergy. If you're one of these, please take a look at The Clergy Letter Project to see what thousands of fellow clergy members have been doing. Join us & together let's change the world
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December 4, 2024 at 8:26 PM
I'm delighted to see so many people on BlueSky generally and among my followers describe themselves as progressive clergy. If you're one of these, please take a look at The Clergy Letter Project to see what thousands of fellow clergy members have been doing. Join us & together let's change the world
Disgraceful inhumane Trump policies are back separating kids from parents. The Clergy Letter Project opposed this 6 years ago & is still opposed. No reason to write a new essay since the new policy is just as bad as the old one (medium.com/@michaelzimm...). Join us at www.theclergyletterproject.org
The Clergy Letter Project
www.theclergyletterproject.org
December 28, 2024 at 9:32 PM
Disgraceful inhumane Trump policies are back separating kids from parents. The Clergy Letter Project opposed this 6 years ago & is still opposed. No reason to write a new essay since the new policy is just as bad as the old one (medium.com/@michaelzimm...). Join us at www.theclergyletterproject.org
What do 1000s of Christian, Jewish, UU, Buddhist & Humanist clergy have in common? They all believe that religion & science can be compatible, only science should be taught in public school science classes, truth matters, climate change is real and we must act. They are The Clergy Letter Project!
The Clergy Letter Project
www.theclergyletterproject.org
December 14, 2024 at 6:23 PM
What do 1000s of Christian, Jewish, UU, Buddhist & Humanist clergy have in common? They all believe that religion & science can be compatible, only science should be taught in public school science classes, truth matters, climate change is real and we must act. They are The Clergy Letter Project!
Are you worried about climate change? Of course you are. Do you know any clergy members? If so, ask them to sign the Climate Crisis Letter & join over 1170 clergy calling for action. Letter was written by team of clergy & scientists. DM me to have signatures added or email me from website.
The Clergy Letter Project
www.theclergyletterproject.org
December 12, 2024 at 12:00 AM
Are you worried about climate change? Of course you are. Do you know any clergy members? If so, ask them to sign the Climate Crisis Letter & join over 1170 clergy calling for action. Letter was written by team of clergy & scientists. DM me to have signatures added or email me from website.