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David Simmons @frdavid.org · 01/09/2026

Dolly, Tim Curry, and Wendell Berry? Why…OMG, it’s gonna be the most over the top musical with the best songs and book ever….

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David Simmons @frdavid.org · 31/08/2026

Jesus: "Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." Dolly: "I try to put my money where my heart is." Give me that old time religion. #DollyParton ⚓ youtu.be/FdM4AZBx8oE

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Dolly and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat - A #Sermon #DollyParton #Episcopal

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David Simmons @frdavid.org · 17/08/2026

Newly released Homeland Security records, made public last week by defense attorneys in a federal case in Minneapolis, show undercover agents spent months inside community meetings at Lutheran, Baptist, Episcopal, and Unitarian Universalist churches across the Twin Cities. 🧵 ⚓

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David Simmons @frdavid.org · 10/08/2026

Christian Friends, if you’re spouting off about “Sharia Law” and 911 right now, you’re encouraging religious hatred and intolerance, period. 🧵 ⚓️

The mother of Kareem Kahn, a us muslim soldier killed in Iraq at his grave.

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David Simmons @frdavid.org · 06/08/2026

We have expended a huge portion of both our offensive and defensive munitions in Iran. These are expensive, hard to build missiles that we can’t ramp up production for quickly. 🧵 youtu.be/vZUJHUkC-3M?...

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Munitions Shortages After Epic Fury

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David Simmons @frdavid.org · 31/07/2026

Seems like a lot of that unprocessed COVID trauma is coming out right now. For most of us, COVID was life-disrupting, but not deadly. That was due to the difficult and often sacrificial work of the medical and scientific community, whom I continually thank God for. 🧵 ⚓️

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David Simmons @frdavid.org · 27/07/2026

Today is the feast day of William Reed Huntington, the original author of what became the "Chicago-Lambeth Quadrilateral." This is a post I wrote several years ago that examines our proposed full-communion agreement with the UMC in light of this work. ⚓ www.roodscreen.org/p/sharing-th...

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Sharing the Cat’s Gift: The Episcopal Church, the United Methodist Church, and the Historic…

Sharing the Cat’s Gift: The Episcopal Church, the United Methodist Church, and the Historic Episcopate

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David Simmons @frdavid.org · 08/07/2026

Two Baptists — Sen. Warnock and Speaker Mike Johnson — spent 30 minutes arguing over Matthew 25 and left further apart than they started. Johnson says it's about individuals, not nations. But in a democracy, there's no impermeable wall or responsibility between the person and the state. ⚓

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David Simmons @frdavid.org · 03/07/2026

Re-watching “Gettysburg.” Struck by Chamberlain’s speech to some mutineers - “We are here for something new… we are an army set to set men free.. no man has to bow. No man born to royalty - here we judge you by what you do not by who your father was…. It’s the idea that we all have value.”

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Teddy Focaccia @kmaustinyoung.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

I need everyone to know that Rowan Williams reviewed JD Vance’s book, and it is both a generous and savage review. Also some great writing because, of course. ⚓️ www.theguardian.com/books/2026/j...

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Communion by JD Vance review – a strange, poignant book about faith and the modern world

JD Vance’s Christian vision is thoughtful – but impossible to square with the political company he keeps

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David Simmons @frdavid.org · 02/07/2026

Here's an idea, since we follow a lord who was executed by the Roman State, maybe Christians shouldn't be staging mock executions to traumatize children. ⚓

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Texas Public Radio @texaspublicradio.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Sister Letty Ugboaja of Our Lady of Sorrows Church in McAllen was reportedly detained by ICE while on her way to Sunday Mass. Ugboaja is part of the Daughters of Mary Mother of Mercy congregation. Read More👉 ebx.sh/qmQ0q0

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David Simmons @frdavid.org · 23/06/2026

The Southern Baptists voted to tighten their ban on women preaching. Here's the positive case for women in ordained ministry — running from the empty tomb to a quote from a theologian who defended the male priesthood. #Theology #WomenInMinistry #Christianity ⚓

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David Simmons @frdavid.org · 16/06/2026

I don't want no Skubb. A Skubb is a box that can't get no love from me

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David Simmons @frdavid.org · 11/06/2026

The Pentagon quietly cut the military's recognized religions from 211 to 31 last week. 22 are Christian denominations. Judaism and Islam each got a single box; UUs, Neo-Pagans, and others got filed under "Other." Religious freedom isn't freedom if it only counts the religions in charge. ⚓

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David Simmons @frdavid.org · 02/06/2026

What made me an ally for queer people in the church? A conversation in college I never forgot. 🏳️‍🌈 🧵 ⚓

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David Simmons @frdavid.org · 26/05/2026

The new encyclical on AI and war quotes Gandalf, and honestly, it's a perfect fit. Using Tolkien to argue that small, faithful acts of resistance matter in the face of dehumanization is the most "even the smallest person can change the course of the future" energy a papal document has ever had. ⚓

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David Simmons @frdavid.org · 21/05/2026

This is what community resistance to authoritarianism and censorship looks like. Let kids play music. youtube.com/live/g862hiq...

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David Simmons @frdavid.org · 14/05/2026

There’s a story I heard from John Shelby Spong once. He was friends with the famous astronomer Carl Sagan. One time Sagan came bouncing up to Spong at a party and said, “You know, if Jesus left earth on Ascension Day and travelled at the speed of light, he’d still be in the Milky Way Galaxy!” ⚓️

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David Simmons @frdavid.org · 11/05/2026

When the entire book of #Exodus is apparently not enough to stop you..... ⚓

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David Simmons @frdavid.org · 05/05/2026

Are all religions really the same? Comparing Gandhi and Khomeini shows why that claim doesn't hold up. For Christians, Jesus is the standard — and that's not a barrier to interfaith dialogue, it's what makes it honest. ⚓

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David Simmons @frdavid.org · 23/04/2026

Christian leaders who are vocal with clear concern about Christian Nationalism here and its resemblance to multiple Christian Nationist mvmts in the 20th century - if Christian nationalism becomes ascendant, we'll be remembered as wise elders when the horror it will become finally collapses. ⚓️

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David Simmons @frdavid.org · 21/04/2026

Can war ever be good from a Christian perspective? There is a difference between "Just" and "Good." #christianity #episcopalchurch #jesus #justwar ⚓

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born miserable @bornmiserable.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

if Bruce Lee was still alive, you know JD Vance would tell him to be careful when discussing Jeet Kune Do

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David Simmons @frdavid.org · 15/04/2026

“For over a thousand years, the Catholic Church has taught just war theory and it is that long tradition the Holy Father carefully references in his comments on war. … a nation can only legitimately take up the sword ‘in self-defense, once all peace efforts have failed’ www.usccb.org/news/2026/us...

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U.S. Bishops’ Chairman on Doctrine Issues Clarification on Just War Theory

“When Pope Leo XIV speaks as supreme pastor of the universal Church, he is not merely offering opinions on theology, he is preaching the Gospel and exercis...

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David Simmons @frdavid.org · 15/04/2026

Let's just say that if you put #VPOTUS, a recent convert, up against the #Pope about how you interpret St. Augustine on Christian #JustWar Theory, esp when the Pope served as the Prior General of the Order of St. #Augustine, I know who my money is on... ⚓ #Episcopal #Christianity

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David Simmons @frdavid.org · 13/04/2026

Is the #Pope being "Too Political" when he speaks out against wars? #Episcopal #Christianity #Politics ⚓

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David Simmons @frdavid.org · 07/04/2026

So fellow Christians - do you think this is OK? I think it’s blasphemous for someone who claims to follow Christ. ⚓️ (gift article) www.nytimes.com/2026/04/06/u...

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Hegseth Likens Easter Rescue of U.S. Airman to Resurrection of Jesus Christ

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David Simmons @frdavid.org · 07/04/2026

A former JAG Lt Colonel lays out why #POTUS’ statements today already constitute war crimes under US and International law. In short, It’s a war crime to indiscriminately THREATEN civilian infrastructure in order to put pressure on its government. youtube.com/watch?v=uDax...

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What international law says about Trump's threats to bomb Iran's bridges and power plants

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David Simmons @frdavid.org · 05/04/2026

Here on Easter, our president is once again threatening to draw our military into war crimes by destroying civilian power and transportation infrastructure. ⚓️

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Hannah Bowman @hannahnpbowman.com · 05/04/2026

Happy Easter! I’m back! The most important thing I want to share today is this new @benwildflower.com icon, an abolitionist anastasis icon showing Jesus harrowing the Hell of imprisonment, which is BREATHTAKING. (I commissioned this piece.) Proclaim resurrection and liberation, friends!

A woodcut icon of Jesus, pulling prisoners out through a hole in barbed wire fence. He is standing on crossed gates of hell that read ICE detention

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Teddy Focaccia @kmaustinyoung.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

I am SAYING!

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David Simmons @frdavid.org · 04/04/2026

“I gave you my peace, but you draw the sword in my name, and you have made a cross for your Savior.” #GoodFriday ⚓️

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David Simmons @frdavid.org · 03/04/2026

Just another reminder that if POTUS makes good on his repeated threat to destroy Iranian civilian power infrastructure, he and everyone involved in the strike are guilty of war crimes under both international and US law.

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David Simmons @frdavid.org · 03/04/2026

“We tend to consider ourselves powerful when we dominate, victorious when we destroy our equals, great when we are feared.. God has given us an example not of how to dominate, but of how to liberate; not of how to destroy life, but of how to give it.” (Gift Article) ⚓️ www.nytimes.com/2026/04/03/w...

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Hegseth Says U.S. Troops Are Fighting for Jesus. The Pope Disagrees.

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David Simmons @frdavid.org · 02/04/2026

Maundy Thursday morning - drafting a statement for the #Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee because #ICE has detained the President of the Islamic Society of #Milwaukee. This is exactly how a democracy is supposed to function. Perfectly fine. ⚓ www.interfaithconference.org/statement-on...

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Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee

The 22 members of Interfaith Conference are committed to regular dialogue within it's leadership committee. They also foster programs to increase interfaith understanding, advocacy and social justice ...

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David Simmons @frdavid.org · 22/03/2026

Just FYI, intentionally targeting civilian power infrastructure that powers things like hospitals, water treatment, heating, and food refrigeration is a clear violation of the Geneva conventions. We’ve criticized Russia every time they’ve done this to Ukraine.

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David Simmons @frdavid.org · 17/03/2026

The new Archbishop of Canterbury making a pilgrimage… ⚓️

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David Simmons @frdavid.org · 17/03/2026

“But Europe, in particular, has no great wish to be drawn into America’s conflict. It’s not those countries’ fault that Iran closed this vital maritime artery, driving up prices for cargo and oil worldwide.” (gift article) NATO is purely a defensive alliance. www.nytimes.com/2026/03/17/b...

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America, Alone

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David Simmons @frdavid.org · 16/03/2026

“Hey, I know we didn’t talk to you before we started this war, but would you mind sending some help to get us out of this mess? No?! Well then, we didn’t really want or need you anyhow - in fact this was all a loyalty test!!!” 🙄

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David Simmons @frdavid.org · 15/03/2026

The SecDef is deeply unserious. The families of the members of our Armed Forces deserve better.

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David Simmons @frdavid.org · 11/03/2026

In every war, innocents die. The war porn being peddled by our government right now is an attempt to cover up this reality. This is why wars should always be fought as an absolute last resort. (Gift Article) www.nytimes.com/2026/03/11/u...

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U.S. at Fault in Strike on School in Iran, Preliminary Inquiry Says

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David Simmons @frdavid.org · 07/03/2026

The war is costing American taxpayers nearly a billion dollars a day and depleting munitions that cannot be quickly replaced. If the humanitarian cost does not move you, the economic and military cost should at least give you pause. www.csis.org/analysis/37-...

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$3.7 Billion: Estimated Cost of Epic Fury’s First 100 Hours

Operation Epic Fury costs nearly $900 million per day, driven by the large expenditure of munitions. Because most of this is not in the budget, the Pentagon will soon need to ask for more money.

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David M. Perry @lollardfish.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

NEW “We’re celebrating a tradition that is at its core about resisting occupation and maintaining community in the face of horrors. You can’t keep politics out of Irish music. No one should try, for two reasons. First, it’s ahistorical. Second, Minnesotans are ready for a big anti-fascist party.”

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Perry: This St. Patrick’s Day, don’t forget Irish music’s anti-fascist roots

Dropkick Murphys, the iconic Irish American punk band, are headlining a free block party March 6 near where Alex Pretti was killed by immigration agents, contributing columnist David M. Perry writes.

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David Simmons @frdavid.org · 05/03/2026

I once played drums for Wynton Marsalis.

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David Simmons @frdavid.org · 05/03/2026

Can a #war ever be justified from a #Christian perspective? Here are the basics of just war theory in four one-minute videos. ⚓️ youtube.com/playlist?lis...

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Christian Just War Theory - YouTube

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David Simmons @frdavid.org · 01/03/2026

‘Cause if there’s anything that is self-apparent from world history, it’s that making a religious figure a martyr leads to capitulation and less violence… 🙄 ⚓️ #iran

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David Simmons @frdavid.org · 28/02/2026

Constitution: “[The Congress shall have Power . . . ] To declare War”. Military action with the stated intent of regime change is by definition war.

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David Simmons @frdavid.org · 28/02/2026

So at the State of the Union, it was repeated that we “completely and utterly destroyed” Iran’s nuclear capacity in the strike last year. It’s being claimed that we are striking them now to destroy their nuclear capacity. Which one is the lie? They cannot both be true.

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