Bill Wildhack
@waw3.bsky.social
PC(USA) minister, retired Navy Chaplain, inactive member of the Florida Bar, runner, and StreetStrider rider. (I also may not follow back — and may well block — people I don't recognize.)
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Bill Wildhack
@waw3.bsky.social
· Dec 8
As I try the fresh Bluesky air, I may not follow back and might just block anyone who follows me who I don't recognize or can't tell the connection from a quick profile glance — or who doesn't reply to me dm'ing to ask how we're connected.
Love this broadcast and its continuing mission "to deliver thoughtful and trustworthy journalism."
Tonight marks a milestone for all of us at the PBS News Hour. On this day 50 years ago, we aired our first broadcast. The show had a different name, but the same mission to deliver thoughtful & trustworthy journalism. Half a century later, we're still at it & guided by the same principles & mission.
October 21, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Love this broadcast and its continuing mission "to deliver thoughtful and trustworthy journalism."
Some mainline denominations — including my own (PCUSA) — may find some of these numbers surprising.
Here's how a bunch of majority white denominations voted in 2024.
The only one where a clear majority voted for Harris?
The Episcopal Church.
At least three quarters of Assemblies of God, Southern Baptists, and non-denominationals supported Trump.
The only one where a clear majority voted for Harris?
The Episcopal Church.
At least three quarters of Assemblies of God, Southern Baptists, and non-denominationals supported Trump.
April 7, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Some mainline denominations — including my own (PCUSA) — may find some of these numbers surprising.
This is fundamental.
It is perfectly legal to know your rights and to educate others about them, too.
EVERYONE in the United States, citizen or not, has rights. I will not allow this administration to intimidate us from helping you know about them.
Here’s our shareable guide ⬇️: (pt. 1/2)
EVERYONE in the United States, citizen or not, has rights. I will not allow this administration to intimidate us from helping you know about them.
Here’s our shareable guide ⬇️: (pt. 1/2)
February 15, 2025 at 1:58 AM
This is fundamental.
Oh, myyyy...
February 15, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Oh, myyyy...
Amen.
January 15, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Amen.
I remember.
The January 6th attacks weren’t just a dark day—they were a violent, harrowing warning that our freedoms and democracy are under siege.
We can never forget, downplay, or excuse the gravity of what happened. Our democracy demands action, and we must stand firm to protect it!
We can never forget, downplay, or excuse the gravity of what happened. Our democracy demands action, and we must stand firm to protect it!
January 7, 2025 at 2:10 AM
I remember.
Sherrilyn Ifill writes a powerful critique. Worth the read.
My response to Chief Justice John Roberts’ Year-End Report is up. open.substack.com/pub/sherrily...
On Chief Justice Roberts’ 2024 Year-End Report
Challenging Critics & Invoking Heroic Civil Rights-Era Judges To Insulate An Imperial Court
open.substack.com
January 4, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Sherrilyn Ifill writes a powerful critique. Worth the read.
Reposted by Bill Wildhack
The new Republican House began with an obvious lie advanced in the service of Christian nationalism, so we’re off to a great start
In his opening speech, Speaker Mike Johnson just recited a long prayer attributed to Thomas Jefferson.
As @jackjenkins.me and others have pointed out, Jefferson never said any of this: www.monticello.org/research-edu...
As @jackjenkins.me and others have pointed out, Jefferson never said any of this: www.monticello.org/research-edu...
January 3, 2025 at 10:25 PM
The new Republican House began with an obvious lie advanced in the service of Christian nationalism, so we’re off to a great start
Lord, in your mercy...
The 39th time we've had to post this, and this time about The Onion's original hometown.
‘No Way To Prevent This,’ Says Only Nation Where This Regularly Happens
MADISON, WI—In the hours following a violent rampage in Wisconsin in which a lone attacker killed at least two individuals and injured six others, citizens living in the only country where this kind o...
theonion.com
December 18, 2024 at 12:51 AM
Lord, in your mercy...
Amen.
Hey corporate media,
Thou shalt not spend thousands of hours on one CEO’s shooting and only one hour on a classroom of children.
Thou shalt not spend thousands of hours on one CEO’s shooting and only one hour on a classroom of children.
December 17, 2024 at 1:11 PM
Amen.
Yep. 😎
December 14, 2024 at 2:27 AM
Yep. 😎
Reposted by Bill Wildhack
This is an excellent, sobering piece by Ken. He takes issue with one of my posts, and I'm afraid he's right. Exulting in another person's murder has been a very American thing. I think we see that dysfunction more clearly online than off, but bloodthirstiness has always been part of our DNA.
December 10, 2024 at 5:08 PM
This is an excellent, sobering piece by Ken. He takes issue with one of my posts, and I'm afraid he's right. Exulting in another person's murder has been a very American thing. I think we see that dysfunction more clearly online than off, but bloodthirstiness has always been part of our DNA.
Amen.
It takes a great deal of arrogance to live in the U.S. with over 200 different sects of Christianity, all with their own unique theology, yet insist that only your sect has the authority to speak, not only for all Christians, but for all people in our country as well.
December 11, 2024 at 1:08 AM
Amen.
As I try the fresh Bluesky air, I may not follow back and might just block anyone who follows me who I don't recognize or can't tell the connection from a quick profile glance — or who doesn't reply to me dm'ing to ask how we're connected.
December 8, 2024 at 2:46 PM
As I try the fresh Bluesky air, I may not follow back and might just block anyone who follows me who I don't recognize or can't tell the connection from a quick profile glance — or who doesn't reply to me dm'ing to ask how we're connected.
Reposted by Bill Wildhack
One of the greatest deceptions of our time is the lie that we should be more concerned about a poor person misusing the welfare system or an immigrant crossing illegally than we are about bullies with unprecedented wealth and power.
December 7, 2024 at 3:25 PM
One of the greatest deceptions of our time is the lie that we should be more concerned about a poor person misusing the welfare system or an immigrant crossing illegally than we are about bullies with unprecedented wealth and power.
Never forget.
Two years ago today we were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal for protecting The US Capitol on January 6th 2021. Almost 4 years later the efforts to downplay, whitewash and minimize what happened appear to be succeeding. I won't ever stop standing up to them.
December 7, 2024 at 12:50 PM
Never forget.
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This is really hard to think about, but it may well be on the horizon.
December 7, 2024 at 3:49 AM
This is really hard to think about, but it may well be on the horizon.
Reposted by Bill Wildhack
Dark- like Flannery O’Connor meets Philip K. Dick kind of dark
not only does murdoch own bible gateway, he uses your bible reading habits to determine your "preferences, opinions and emotions” and sells that info to whoever he wants.
December 6, 2024 at 8:57 PM
Dark- like Flannery O’Connor meets Philip K. Dick kind of dark
I look forward to listening to what Chip — one of my favorite scholars — has to say on this.
I was honored to be the guest on the latest episode (EP 813) of America Trends podcast, where the host Larry Rifkin and I discussed the eroding constitutional limitations on state efforts to promote religion in public schools. www.americatrendspodcast.com/2024/11/25/e...
EP 813 Some Red States Putting Religion Back in Schools – America Trends Podcast
www.americatrendspodcast.com
December 2, 2024 at 4:05 PM
I look forward to listening to what Chip — one of my favorite scholars — has to say on this.
Shared by a PC(USA) colleague.
(Thanks for finding and sharing this today, Deb)
(Thanks for finding and sharing this today, Deb)
December 1, 2024 at 4:02 PM
Shared by a PC(USA) colleague.
(Thanks for finding and sharing this today, Deb)
(Thanks for finding and sharing this today, Deb)
From November 2023, but still timely.
November 30, 2024 at 11:35 PM
From November 2023, but still timely.
There's always more to the story, and Ryan Burge fills in some important details but too many of us gloss over with stereotypes.
Women have always been a little more religious than men. That changed with those under 40.
Now we see women are more likely to be evangelical.
Men are more likely to be Catholic.
Men are much more likely to be atheists, as well.
www.graphsaboutreligion.com/p/a-deeper-d...
Now we see women are more likely to be evangelical.
Men are more likely to be Catholic.
Men are much more likely to be atheists, as well.
www.graphsaboutreligion.com/p/a-deeper-d...
A Deeper Dive into the Religious Gender Gap
Let me give you a “behind-the-scenes” look at how a story can wind its way through the media ecosystem.
www.graphsaboutreligion.com
November 27, 2024 at 2:27 PM
There's always more to the story, and Ryan Burge fills in some important details but too many of us gloss over with stereotypes.
November 24, 2024 at 1:05 AM
This was a little harder than I expected, and I missed one question because I misread it — but the mistake was really obvious when the answer was revealed! 😞
Like millions of Americans, you probably have feelings about how the president should lead, what Congress should do and how the courts should rule, but do you know what gives them those powers?
Test your knowledge to see if you know as much about government as these middle-schoolers.
Test your knowledge to see if you know as much about government as these middle-schoolers.
Do you know more civics than an eighth-grader?
Test your knowledge with these questions from the National Civics Bee.
wapo.st
November 22, 2024 at 2:20 PM
This was a little harder than I expected, and I missed one question because I misread it — but the mistake was really obvious when the answer was revealed! 😞