Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush
@raushenbush.bsky.social
President of Interfaith Alliance, Host The State of Belief: Where Religion and Democracy Meet, LGBTQ, Baptist Minister, No time for foolishness
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This week on The State of Belief, @raushenbush.bsky.social is joined by @mariajstephan.bsky.social to discuss the power of faithful non-violent resistance.
The Power of Faithful Non-Violent Resistance with Maria Stephan
Dr. Maria J. Stephan, co-lead and chief organizer at The Horizons Project, joins host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush to discuss the pressing issues of authoritarianism, democracy, and the vital role o...
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November 24, 2025 at 6:59 PM
This week on The State of Belief, @raushenbush.bsky.social is joined by @mariajstephan.bsky.social to discuss the power of faithful non-violent resistance.
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Dipshit is smashing out a car window with his gun, barrel first. Just rogue, cowboy stiff.
There were two US citizens in the car. They were apprehended and detained for “obstructing” ICE by honking their horn to let people know ICE was in the neighborhood.
There were two US citizens in the car. They were apprehended and detained for “obstructing” ICE by honking their horn to let people know ICE was in the neighborhood.
November 22, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Dipshit is smashing out a car window with his gun, barrel first. Just rogue, cowboy stiff.
There were two US citizens in the car. They were apprehended and detained for “obstructing” ICE by honking their horn to let people know ICE was in the neighborhood.
There were two US citizens in the car. They were apprehended and detained for “obstructing” ICE by honking their horn to let people know ICE was in the neighborhood.
This is wild
Trump on Mamdani: “This is a man that right now I think is focused on New York City. I really think there's a chance to do a great job. We're going to help them, but I really think he has a chance to do a great job.”
November 21, 2025 at 9:47 PM
This is wild
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"...right now we're in a moment where there are great costs to things that should not have cost to them in a democracy." - @skyeperryman.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 6:57 PM
"...right now we're in a moment where there are great costs to things that should not have cost to them in a democracy." - @skyeperryman.bsky.social
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Trump is absolutely cratering on economy in new Marquette poll:
Overall econ approval: 36-64
On tariffs: 37-63
On inflation/cost of living: 28-72 (!!!)
"We’re looking at a really grim downward spiral for Trump," says @timothynoah.bsky.social. All on the pod:
newrepublic.com/article/2034...
Overall econ approval: 36-64
On tariffs: 37-63
On inflation/cost of living: 28-72 (!!!)
"We’re looking at a really grim downward spiral for Trump," says @timothynoah.bsky.social. All on the pod:
newrepublic.com/article/2034...
Trump’s Anger over Prices Goes Nuclear as Fresh Polls Show Him Tanking
As Trump’s inflation rants grow more unhinged amid brutal new polls for him, an economics writer explains why Trump is ill-suited for the crisis that might be coming—and why the bottom might be about ...
newrepublic.com
November 20, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Trump is absolutely cratering on economy in new Marquette poll:
Overall econ approval: 36-64
On tariffs: 37-63
On inflation/cost of living: 28-72 (!!!)
"We’re looking at a really grim downward spiral for Trump," says @timothynoah.bsky.social. All on the pod:
newrepublic.com/article/2034...
Overall econ approval: 36-64
On tariffs: 37-63
On inflation/cost of living: 28-72 (!!!)
"We’re looking at a really grim downward spiral for Trump," says @timothynoah.bsky.social. All on the pod:
newrepublic.com/article/2034...
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I do believe that we are going to win.
NEW: Churches in Charlotte are hosting trainings on how to response to ICE agents — with *hundreds* filling pews.
At one training, a child led those gathered in "This Little Light of Mine" — but changed the words to “All around Border Patrol, I’m gonna let it shine" religionnews.com/2025/11/20/a...
At one training, a child led those gathered in "This Little Light of Mine" — but changed the words to “All around Border Patrol, I’m gonna let it shine" religionnews.com/2025/11/20/a...
As ICE descends on Charlotte, faith leaders draw on other cities' actions to aid immigrants
(RNS) — As many as 500 people, a mix of clergy and other volunteers, have appeared at the training sessions on how to counter ICE.
religionnews.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:01 PM
I do believe that we are going to win.
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“The Catholic Church recognizes service to people on the margins as corporal works of mercy that are cornerstones of Christianity.”
Priests and nuns are suing 👊
Priests and nuns are suing 👊
Catholic clergy, nuns sue Trump admin over Communion access for ICE detainees
(RNS) — ‘The Catholic Church recognizes service to people on the margins as corporal works of mercy that are cornerstones of Christianity,’ the legal complaint reads.
religionnews.com
November 20, 2025 at 10:18 PM
“The Catholic Church recognizes service to people on the margins as corporal works of mercy that are cornerstones of Christianity.”
Priests and nuns are suing 👊
Priests and nuns are suing 👊
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The facts are complicated, but here’s a summary of what appears to have happened based on the filings and today’s hearing:
NEWS: During a hearing in federal court in VA, prosecutors confirmed that the operative indictment in the case against James Comey was never shown to or voted on by the entire grand jury before it was presented in open court.
Defense counsel argued that’s a complete bar to further prosecution
Defense counsel argued that’s a complete bar to further prosecution
November 19, 2025 at 6:30 PM
The facts are complicated, but here’s a summary of what appears to have happened based on the filings and today’s hearing:
What's missing from this headline?
November 19, 2025 at 4:56 PM
What's missing from this headline?
I love this for them
Donors to Trump's new ballroom—and potentially the so-called Arc de Trump—thrown under the spotlight.
Donald Trump’s White House Ballroom Targeted in New Bill
www.newsweek.com
November 19, 2025 at 4:52 PM
I love this for them
I'm not through with the president calling a female reporter "piggy." None of us should be.
November 19, 2025 at 3:27 PM
I'm not through with the president calling a female reporter "piggy." None of us should be.
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Rev. Dr. Randall Balmer joins @raushenbush.bsky.social on The State of Belief this week to discuss his latest book, "America's Best Idea: The Separation of Church and State."
What the Separation of Church and State Means Today with Rev. Dr. Randall Balmer
Rev. Dr. Randall Balmer joins host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush to discuss his latest book,
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November 19, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Rev. Dr. Randall Balmer joins @raushenbush.bsky.social on The State of Belief this week to discuss his latest book, "America's Best Idea: The Separation of Church and State."
Don't ever let them get away with "Christian value" BS - Ever again
"Agencies within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, including ICE, ERO, and CBP intend to implement a comprehensive plan to target Spanish-speaking churches across the country during the upcoming holiday season between Thanksgiving, Nov. 27, and Christmas, Dec. 25."
Exclusive: Trump DHS Plans Immigration Raids on Churches Over Holidays
The Trump Dept. of Homeland Security is briefing federal agencies on plans for immigration enforcement operations inside churches over holidays.
thisweekinworcester.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Don't ever let them get away with "Christian value" BS - Ever again
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Imagine escaping the literal Nazis, making it to America, living three quarters of a century there making your life, and then this:
79-year-old Paul Bojerski was born to Polish parents in a WWII German refugee camp. His family legally emigrated to the U.S. when he was 5.
He’s been taken by ICE in Florida.
www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/11/16/s...
He’s been taken by ICE in Florida.
www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/11/16/s...
Sanford grandfather, born in refugee camp, nabbed by ICE after 70 years in U.S.
Paul Bojerski never gained official residency, but he checked in regularly with ICE for years. Then in July, at age 79, he was detained and sent to Alligator Alcatraz.
www.orlandosentinel.com
November 17, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Imagine escaping the literal Nazis, making it to America, living three quarters of a century there making your life, and then this:
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NEW: An Irish tourist visiting the US was jailed by ICE for 3 months after overstaying 3 days due to medical issue. Thomas agreed to be deported, but instead went to federal prison where he recounted horrific conditions + no medical care.
“Nobody's safe from the system if they get pulled into it"
“Nobody's safe from the system if they get pulled into it"
Irish tourist jailed by Ice for months after overstaying US visit by three days: ‘Nobody is safe’
Exclusive: For roughly 100 days, Thomas says he faced harsh detention conditions, despite agreeing to deportation
www.theguardian.com
July 15, 2025 at 6:41 PM
NEW: An Irish tourist visiting the US was jailed by ICE for 3 months after overstaying 3 days due to medical issue. Thomas agreed to be deported, but instead went to federal prison where he recounted horrific conditions + no medical care.
“Nobody's safe from the system if they get pulled into it"
“Nobody's safe from the system if they get pulled into it"
I told you all this was going to happen and whoever wins the AI Jesus race is going to be rich and shape Christianity to come
hi this is bad and whatever developer is presuming to speak for jesus via an LLM should do put down their phone and do some serious prayer
The app Text With Jesus uses artificial intelligence and chatbots to offer spiritual guidance to users who are looking to connect with a higher power: on.nbc10.com/7XM8xrf
November 14, 2025 at 10:30 PM
I told you all this was going to happen and whoever wins the AI Jesus race is going to be rich and shape Christianity to come
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NEW: So, the courtroom at the "Broadview 6" arraignment in Chicago yesterday featured lotsa Methodist pastors.
Why? They were supporters of defendant/fellow Methodist Brian Straw.
"If you come for one United Methodist, you have come for all of us,” one pastor said. religionnews.com/2025/11/13/m...
Why? They were supporters of defendant/fellow Methodist Brian Straw.
"If you come for one United Methodist, you have come for all of us,” one pastor said. religionnews.com/2025/11/13/m...
Methodist pastors march into courtroom with 'boring suburban dad' indicted for protesting
CHICAGO (RNS) — ‘If you come for one United Methodist, you have come for all of us,’ said a Chicago area UMC pastor.
religionnews.com
November 13, 2025 at 8:14 PM
NEW: So, the courtroom at the "Broadview 6" arraignment in Chicago yesterday featured lotsa Methodist pastors.
Why? They were supporters of defendant/fellow Methodist Brian Straw.
"If you come for one United Methodist, you have come for all of us,” one pastor said. religionnews.com/2025/11/13/m...
Why? They were supporters of defendant/fellow Methodist Brian Straw.
"If you come for one United Methodist, you have come for all of us,” one pastor said. religionnews.com/2025/11/13/m...
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And how many of those commandments would you say our current president has broken?
Our President & CEO, Reverend @raushenbush.bsky.social , sat down with @katiephang.bsky.social this week. Here’s some of what they discussed.
Our President & CEO, Reverend @raushenbush.bsky.social , sat down with @katiephang.bsky.social this week. Here’s some of what they discussed.
November 13, 2025 at 7:03 PM
And how many of those commandments would you say our current president has broken?
Our President & CEO, Reverend @raushenbush.bsky.social , sat down with @katiephang.bsky.social this week. Here’s some of what they discussed.
Our President & CEO, Reverend @raushenbush.bsky.social , sat down with @katiephang.bsky.social this week. Here’s some of what they discussed.
Catholic Bishops Rebuke U.S. ‘Mass Deportation’ of Immigrants
This administration's policies are anti-Christian
This administration's policies are anti-Christian
Catholic Bishops Rebuke U.S. ‘Mass Deportation’ of Immigrants
www.nytimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Catholic Bishops Rebuke U.S. ‘Mass Deportation’ of Immigrants
This administration's policies are anti-Christian
This administration's policies are anti-Christian
Loved talking with @katiephang.bsky.social about how religion can show up - for good!
Religion is often the handmaiden of authoritarianism & Trump is pushing a white Christian Nationalism agenda.
@raushenbush.bsky.social joins Katie Phang to talk about the power of religion to fight for democracy and how religious leaders are speaking up and speaking out.
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@raushenbush.bsky.social joins Katie Phang to talk about the power of religion to fight for democracy and how religious leaders are speaking up and speaking out.
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Trump’s LATEST SCHEME BACKFIRES as Religious Leaders FIGHT BACK
YouTube video by Katie Phang
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November 11, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Loved talking with @katiephang.bsky.social about how religion can show up - for good!
I wonder if the Senate Dems expected this level of universal outrage.
November 10, 2025 at 10:32 PM
I wonder if the Senate Dems expected this level of universal outrage.
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“This was no mere suggestion. This was Leo deploying the full weight of Catholic teaching—the Scripture that defines Christian ethics for over a billion souls worldwide—against an immigration enforcement apparatus that has detained thousands of Chicagoans since Operation Midway Blitz began …”
“In blunt words on Operation Midway Blitz, Pope Leo XIV invokes Matthew 25, reminding a nation in the throes of mass deportations that Christ himself will ask: How did you receive the foreigner?” migrantinsider.com/p/pope-leo-s...
Pope Leo Slams Trump Over Chicago Crackdown
In blunt words on Operation Midway Blitz, Pope Leo XIV invokes Matthew 25, reminding a nation in the throes of mass deportations that Christ himself will ask: How did you receive the foreigner?
migrantinsider.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:36 PM
“This was no mere suggestion. This was Leo deploying the full weight of Catholic teaching—the Scripture that defines Christian ethics for over a billion souls worldwide—against an immigration enforcement apparatus that has detained thousands of Chicagoans since Operation Midway Blitz began …”
What he said
November 10, 2025 at 3:36 AM
What he said
I'm not mad, just disappointed. No, wait, I'm really mad too.
November 10, 2025 at 3:34 AM
I'm not mad, just disappointed. No, wait, I'm really mad too.