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Fix it Dave (a Bednar)🇨🇦🇨🇦 @lazydave.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

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Rev. Rob Schenck, D.Min. @revrobschenck.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Renee Nicole Good. 37. Mother of a young child. Killed when an incompetent, angry, insecure, armed and masked federal goon sprayed bullets into her head.The President bald-faced lied about Renee. The Secretary of Homeland Security reinforced the lies. It happened before. 1942, Ivanhorod, Ukraine.

Two masked ICE agents stand beside a car on a wet road next to a snow-covered lawn area. One agent shoots towards the car’s side window with a handgun. Exhaust smoke bellows from the rear of the car.

A grainy 1942 black and white photo shows a German soldier training his rifle at the head of a woman whose back is turned towards him as she clutches a child in her arms. Her feet are lifted slightly from the ground.

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Rev. Rob Schenck, D.Min. @revrobschenck.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Fair points, all. Well put. Thanks for weighing in. I tend to go with identifiers that reflect both what a character like him uses for self-identification, biographical elements (born, baptized, and educated as a “Catholic”), modified by his clear words and behavior (religious nationalist).

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Rev. Rob Schenck, D.Min. @revrobschenck.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

In the MAGA fracas exhibited at the recent Turning Point Amerifest, it’s critical to note that right-wing Catholic Christian nationalist Steve Bannon denounced right-wing Orthodox Jewish influencer Ben Shapiro a “cancer that metastasizes.” Let the implications of that sink in.

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Rev. Rob Schenck, D.Min. @revrobschenck.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Indiana rejects Republican gerrymandering and my former allies in the Heritage Foundation says Trump will strip all federal money from the state—including for law enforcement. IOW, Trump is defunding the police (??)!!!

In the Indiana legislative chamber, a large screen displays the vote count and member names related to the failure of HB 1032, which attempted to redistrict Democrats out of the state’s congressional delegation.

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Rev. Rob Schenck, D.Min. @revrobschenck.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Miami is one of America’s great and iconic cities. Over half its residents are immigrants. Mayor-Elect Eileen Higgins, a faithful Catholic, says this about Trump’s DHS attitudes and actions toward more than half the people she serves: “It’s a sin.” Based on Jesus’ commands, I say, “Amen.” cf Matt 25

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Rev. Rob Schenck, D.Min. @revrobschenck.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

We are in a lawless era. Trump and his toadies believe the Supreme Court affirmed he is the law and his will is absolute. Like Bonhoeffer and the Pastors’ Emergency League, religious leaders must now resist, act, and speak. thehill.com/homenews/sen...

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Rev. Rob Schenck, D.Min. @revrobschenck.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

“The blood of the martyrs is the seed of the church.” Tertullian, in his Apologeticus, c. AD 197. I keep waiting for Donald Trump to claim that if he had been emperor, there wouldn’t have been any martyrs of the church. “That guy, Stephen, would’ve never been killed. Never!” tinyurl.com/48uwzffh

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Trump Threatens Military Action in Nigeria in Defense of Christians

The president said the U.S. could go in “guns-a-blazing” to halt the perceived targeting of Christians by Islamist militants.

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Rev. Rob Schenck, D.Min. @revrobschenck.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

When my future was threatened here in the U.S. , these precious Jamaican church folk did for me what no one else could—and now they need the help. I’m trying to do what I can for them. Would you join me in donating? Bigger gifts are needed, but every little bit counts! gofund.me/d65b62ea0

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Donate to Join Us in Rebuilding Jamaican Ministries, organized by Robert Lenard

As Category 5 Hurricane Melissa barrelled down on the tiny island of Jamaica, … Robert Lenard needs your support for Join Us in Rebuilding Jamaican Ministries

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Rev. Rob Schenck, D.Min. @revrobschenck.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Re: SNAP, WIC, Head Start: To the GOP reps and Trump Admin personnel I used to pray and read scripture with, God says, “I command you to be openhanded toward your brothers and toward the poor and needy in your land." (Deuteronomy 15:11) The operative word being “command.” It’s non-negotiable.

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100 Bible Verses on Caring for the Poor and Oppressed

Explore 100 Bible passages on helping the poor, vulnerable, and oppressed, with Christian insights on compassion and social justice.

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Rev. Rob Schenck, D.Min. @revrobschenck.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

Would reporters please be more accurate about what’s happening here? The Trump administration’s stylized “Department of War” is lethally attacking human beings, not “boats.” The objective is not to destroy boats, which could be done at docks, en masse. They are killing people. Unaccountable killing.

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Rev. Rob Schenck, D.Min. @revrobschenck.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Near Newton, MA (outside Boston), or know someone who is? Join me and a host of others, Oct 10-12, in gaining an understanding of “Christian” nationalism and exploring ways to defeat it: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...

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Christian Nationalism Symposium

INFO INSIDE: Welcome to the registration for Second Church in Newton's Contemporary Issues series on Christian Nationalism! We have an amazing lineup of speakers, including,1. Investigative Journalist...

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Rev. Rob Schenck, D.Min. @revrobschenck.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

If ever we needed the young, brave, brilliant fascist-resister Dietrich Bonhoeffer, it is now. See what I have to say about him here: www.patreon.com/posts/140004...

An old faded black and white image of 30-something German pastor Dietrich Bonhoeffer, as he stands looking out under a premature receding hairline, in a wrinkled shirt with rolled up sleeves, a belt around his waste, and baggy pants, his left hand clutching a small journal. In the background are the roofs of small, rustic buildings amidst bowed tree branches.

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Rev. Rob Schenck, D.Min. @revrobschenck.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

It’s agonizing to watch the scenes in Grand Blanc, Michigan, where an LDS congregation was attacked today. God be with the victims, their loved ones, and everyone in that ward and wider community. Violence is a moral disease. The ultimate answer is not reciprocal state violence, but moral renewal.

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Rev. Rob Schenck, D.Min. @revrobschenck.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Jesus Christ: “Love your enemy.” Donald Trump: “I hate my opponent.” The two statements are diametric opposites. The implications are innumerable and the consequences of each are enormous. Following Christ leads one away from Trump. Following Trump leads one away from Christ.

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Rev. Rob Schenck, D.Min. @revrobschenck.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Welcome to newcomers! I post short bursts of thought here and longer ones with the option of video convos here at tinyurl.com/5d9dj4uj

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Rev. Rob Schenck, D.Min. @revrobschenck.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Worth signing up for. I did! Introducing: Believing, Our Newsletter on Religion and Spirituality www.nytimes.com/2025/09/14/b...

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Introducing: Believing, Our Newsletter on Religion and Spirituality

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Rev. Rob Schenck, D.Min. @revrobschenck.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

Are you at Wild Goose? At 4 today in the Forum, I’ll announce a new Washington DC initiative inspired by Bonhoeffer & Niemoller’s Pastors’ Emergency League. Hope you’ll join, especially if you’re clergy. Please share the news! cocreate.wildgoosefestival.org/2025/experie...

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Wild Goose CoCreate

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Rev. Rob Schenck, D.Min. @revrobschenck.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

I just have to go on record: We now know the “Epstein Birthday Book” is with his estate lawyers. Will Bondi subpoena it before anyone else and hide it from public view?

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Rev. Rob Schenck, D.Min. @revrobschenck.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

So much for my MAGA conversation partners to process, these days. Not just that Trump orders an American business (not China) to “eat the tariffs,” but that he wants dirty coal-burning power plants for the US, but sleek state-of-the-art AI server plants for the Gulf States. Hmm . . .

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A large rectangular multi-story modern structure paneled in bluish-toned glass sits on a reflective surface with a purple and red evening skyline.

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Rev. Rob Schenck, D.Min. @revrobschenck.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

Find contacts for your representatives and senators here: www.congress.gov/members/find...

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Rev. Rob Schenck, D.Min. @revrobschenck.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

“Please read that back to me.” If they won’t, say, “I’ll say it again,” then repeat. Ask, “Did you get that?” thank them for what they do and end the call. For email, just set everything out in less than 100 words. Paper mail, one page max. Do this every time you’re vexed. Can never be too often!

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Rev. Rob Schenck, D.Min. @revrobschenck.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

Link below gives you contact info. When you call, you must be politely insistent: Give name with spelling, zip code, phone #, and that you are a “constituent.” Say, “Take this down and deliver to (official’s name.)” Give them a carefully crafted one-sentence on issue and what you want done. Then ask

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Rev. Rob Schenck, D.Min. @revrobschenck.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

In the time of #Trump, I’m asked what can we do to protest, resist, oppose? Every conscientious objector to this regime can: Write or call your congressional delegation to “petition for a redress of grievances.” Phone is most effective, followed by email, then paper mail. Next suggests how . . .

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Rev. Rob Schenck, D.Min. @revrobschenck.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

A nice, immediate, low-cost and effective response to Trump’s threat to revoke Harvard’s tax-exempt status. It’s already protected other institutions—mostly on the right: www.patreon.com/posts/127984...

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Trump’s Attack on Harvard | Rev. Rob Schenck- A Dissenting Evangelical Voice

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Rev. Rob Schenck, D.Min. @revrobschenck.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Where to write: www.whitehouse.gov/contact/ www.congress.gov/members/find... www.supremecourt.gov/contact/cont...

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Share your thoughts with President Donald J. Trump.

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Rev. Rob Schenck, D.Min. @revrobschenck.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

In the age of Trump: There is something every one of us can do to “petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” (See First Amendment to the Constitution.) Write the President, your Congressional delegations, and the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and demand they correct wrongs—often!

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Rev. Rob Schenck, D.Min. @revrobschenck.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Churches and other religious bodies, institutions, and publications need to take on vaccine promotion as a major mission project. Saving lives and preserving health are apropos to the core ethic of virtually every major religion. Let’s do this!

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Rev. Rob Schenck, D.Min. @revrobschenck.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

Thank YOU for your undeserved kindness. I understand and honor your fury. I am disappointed in myself as I can be—but hope to use the days I have left to concretely remedy what I so badly damaged.

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Rev. Rob Schenck, D.Min. @revrobschenck.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

America is NOW one of those countries where hooded federal agents snatch people off streets and “disappear” them. This Mom of three kids does not know where her husband and their dad is, or if he’s even alive. The Republicans are now a terror regime. It’s unlawful, unethical, and intolerable.

A woman in her mid 30s stares forlorn with puffy eyes as reporters ask questions off-screen.

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Rev. Rob Schenck, D.Min. @revrobschenck.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

The Apprentice’ is now on Amazon. Don’t do what I did. After bingeing the first season in 15 hours straight, I either completely understand America or I have lost my mind. Monica Hesse wapo.st/4itg35D Download The Washington Post app. wapo.st/4itg35D

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Opinion | ‘The Apprentice’ is now on Amazon. Don’t do what I did.

After bingeing the first season in 15 hours straight, I either completely understand America or I have lost my mind.

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Rev. Rob Schenck, D.Min. @revrobschenck.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

it’s mythic host is our tribe’s superhero—a president who embodies the best and worst of “us”: Disgusted by trans folks, enraged at tattooed foreign gang members, thankful to the Almighty, and reviled by the media elite—just like “us.” Following Jesus is hard, but DJT is easy. Here’s a good read:

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Rev. Rob Schenck, D.Min. @revrobschenck.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

In my old conservative religious world, DJT makes complete sense and is a cultural icon in every way. A secret sin in the old days was watching The Apprentice. It was nasty, naughty, cruel, money-grubbing, and anything but Christian. Still, millions of born-again folks enjoyed it. Now . . .

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Rev. Rob Schenck, D.Min. @revrobschenck.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Trusk propagandist Sean Hannity in a jaw-droppingly obtuse moment of unMusk empathy for Tesla employees in the wake of sagging sales and stock values: “Look what’s going to happen to the workers at Tesla, the salespeople, the people on the line that are going to lose their job.” O B T U S E

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Rev. Rob Schenck, D.Min. @revrobschenck.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

Grew up on the border between the U.S. & #Canada, I appreciate the similarities and differences between our countries. Fell in love early with #Canadian culture. As an adult, I did a preaching tour from the Maritimes to BC. Kills me we’re now antagonistic toward this good neighbor. #Trump is unwell.

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Rev. Rob Schenck, D.Min. @revrobschenck.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

If your name is Green and you’re a White blond-haired and blue-eyed gal in a faux boa, you can shout down a prez. If your name is Green and you’re Black with slicked-back hair and a cane, you get censured. That’s the way arbitrary rule works in a fascist government.

Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Green wearing a white jacket with a false boa-like trim cups her hands at her mouth and shouts with a wide opened mouth as other legislators sit around her stone-faced in the House chamber pew-like benches.

Congressman Al Green stands at his seat in the House chamber’s pew-like benches raising a black walking cane with a bronze knob on top, shouting with an open mouth while other legislators sit around him, some scoffing, laughing, or looking concerned.

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