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Kris Wise

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Kris Wise @wisekris.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Abolish the Death Penalty.
The United Methodist Church, General Board of Church and Society

Faith and Facts: Civil and Human Rights - Death Penalty

What does the Bible say?

Thou shalt not kill. (Exodus 20:13) 

Say to them, “As surely as I live, declares the Sovereign LORD, I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that they turn from their ways and live.” (Ezekiel 33:11)

You have heard that it was said, “Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.” But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also…You have heard that it was said, “Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.” But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you. (Matthew 5:38-39,43-44) 

Let any one of you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her. 
(John 8:3-11)

I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. (John 10:10)

What does the United Methodist 
Church say? 

Our commitment to the inherent dignity and worth of every person and our historic stance as United Methodists compels us to oppose capital punishment and the imposition of the death penalty. We, therefore, call for the abolition of the death penalty and urge individuals and congregations to educate themselves about the historical stance of the United Methodist Church and it’s predecessors. (Social Principles, Paragraph 163, Political 
Community, Section G)The United Methodist Church, General Board of Church and Society

Faith and Facts: Civil and Human Rights - Death Penalty

What do the facts say?

• More than 70% of the world’s countries have abolished capital punishment in law or practice. The U.S. is an outlier among its close allies in its continued use of the death penalty. (Death Penalty Information Center)

• In 2021, most known executions took place in China, Iran, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Syria – in that order (Amnesty International)

• Nearly eight-in-ten (78%) say there is some risk that an innocent person will be put to death, while only 21% think there are adequate safeguards in place to prevent that from happening. (Pew Research Center)

• Public support for the death penalty is at its lowest level in a half-century, with opposition higher than any time since 1966, according to the 2020 annual Gallup poll on Americans’ attitudes about capital punishment (Gallup Poll, Death Penalty Information Center)

• 41% of Death Row Prisoners are Black and 14% are Latinx. (NAACP Legal Defense Fund, “Death Row USA”)

What do you say?
Take ACTION for justice...

• If you reside in the US, tell your state and federal legislators that the death penalty does not work in restoring victims or protecting society.

• Join Death Penalty Action, an organization that works to stop executions and abolish the death penalty through advocacy, education, and action

• Become a pen-pal with a person on death row through organizations such as Human Writes (www.humanwrites.org).
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Kris Wise @wisekris.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
@wisersarah11.bsky.social + Primary Voting + Chipotle = Civic Duty Lunch Date
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Kris Wise @wisekris.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
I think I'm sitting in the local UMC version of a Twenty Twelve / W1A meeting.
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Kris Wise @wisekris.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
We need a game changer skit now. Right now. Nooowwwwwwwwwwww!
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Kris Wise @wisekris.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
What kind of spiritual leaders will the church need to lead us to be brave in this time? Compassion & Justice 🤔
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Kris Wise @wisekris.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
THATS MY WIFE! Isn't she amazing! #flumc26 #BSDistrict
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Kris Wise @wisekris.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Everyone can see the light Bishop. 🤣 Its counting up the overtime. #flumc26 #BSDistrict
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Kris Wise @wisekris.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Whoops! The Tardis was left in the case! Fortunately some tech companions set it up in time for opening worship! #flumc26 #BSDistrict
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Kris Wise @wisekris.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Seems right TimeKeeper is first
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Kris Wise @wisekris.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
The Public Scholar from @lollardfish.bsky.social Light vacation reading.
A hand holding a book titled:
The Public Scholar: A Practical Handbook

David M. Perry

The cover is mostly black text with a red/orange megaphone megaphone newsprint style graphic in the top right corner.

Book link from publisher
https://www.press.jhu.edu/books/title/54219/public-scholar

Amazon Link
https://a.co/d/0bl6P1Ai
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Kris Wise @wisekris.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Costco should sponsor professional teams like Red Bull under the Kirkland signature label and dominate sports with affordable Kirkland Signature gear. Imagine golf, tennis, and F1 athletes with KS clothing, clubs, rackets and gas. If this is already a thing I've got a new favorite team.
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Kris Wise @wisekris.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
30 weeks, the vigil continues in the Everglades. 26 weeks, the vigil continues in Sarasota County. We will continue to gather until the camps close and our neighbors are safe. As United Methodist, I commit to resist evil, injustice, & oppression in whatever forms they present themselves.
A prayer vigil outside the detention center in Big Cypress in the Everglades on Feb 22, 2026.A prayer vigil in Payne Park in Sarasota, FL on Feb 22, 2026.A prayer vigil in Payne Park in Sarasota, FL on Feb 22, 2026.
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Kris Wise @wisekris.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
My kid and I made these signs on our 3hr drive to a vigil outside the Big Cypress Detention center in August. I still think about his madlibs on the pizza box we used "Bravery with a side of responsibility" "Love, it's like hope for your hear, except you always have it with you"
Two protest signs written in marker on cardboard. One says "Open your heart" with "heart" inside a red heart shape. (On the inside of a pizza box lid) The other sign says "Close The Camp!"(On the bottom of a soda box with masking tape to make a solid writing area)A pizza box lid from dominos with various words redacted and replaced with other words. "Do your Part" "Save this Community""Love others""No soggy eyes with a little bit of kindness" "Oh yeah, compassion rules" "Love Others" "Love, it's like hope for your hear, except you always have it with you" "Bravery with a side of responsibility"A pizza box lid from dominos with various words redacted and replaced with other words. "Save this Community""Love others" "Love, it's like hope for your hear, except you always have it with you" "Bravery with a side of responsibility"A pizza box lid from dominos with various words redacted and replaced with other words. "No soggy eyes with a little bit of kindness" "Oh yeah, compassion rules"
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Kris Wise @wisekris.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
Is The Athletic the same news room? This is definitely on purpose. Like, Wired's RFK cover.
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Kris Wise @wisekris.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
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Kris Wise @wisekris.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
Do you not consider Muppets Christmas Carol a religious Christmas movie and it's soundtrack a religious Christmas album?
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Kris Wise @wisekris.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
I don't see how what they describe possibly for 2028 is anything other then a Hybrid conference but perhaps they are building an argument for it to fit under "extending the bar"? I suppose votes already take place on electronic devices and if another city is in the bar 🤷🏽‍♂️
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Kris Wise @wisekris.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Helping my kid with their homework and we finally stumbled on THE Ultimate QUESTION of Life, the Universe, and Everything. 6x7 6 🤷🏽‍♂️ 7 😐
An array of 6 dots by 7 dots. The equation 6 x 7 = 42. Clearly shows that if the answer to the Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe, and Everything is 42.

The ultimate Question is 6x7. 6. 7.
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Kris Wise @wisekris.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
My sign today in Venice, FL! I combined the warning of 1 Sam 8 and the reminder of Micah 6:8!
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Kris Wise @wisekris.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
Good night Hall of Presidents.
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Kris Wise @wisekris.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
Forgive me how could I forget ClayRide.
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Kris Wise @wisekris.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
Because Methodist browsing YouTube only had "Chuck knows Church" and handful of "Wesleys take to the Web".
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Kris Wise @wisekris.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
Save your post till I had a moment to share. Just some light reading of the updated UMC Social Principles Book and this other packet for no particular reason.
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Kris Wise @wisekris.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
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Kris Wise @wisekris.bsky.social · 13/07/2025
Just got the Osprey Fairview 40L a Carry-on sized travel bag with shoulder straps and hipbelt that can be stowed away. Rollers are great till your a dad, rolling your bag + your kids bags through the airport. Maybe the straps/belt are overkill but its comfy and great having nothing in your hands.
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Kris Wise @wisekris.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
This is what I'm holding out for. 😅
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Kris Wise @wisekris.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
It's happening!
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Kris Wise @wisekris.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
Just go full DeathWatch. That's where we are now.
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Kris Wise @wisekris.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
@ucffootball.bsky.social and @ucfknights.bsky.social Where is #UCF_Equipment? Are we going to get the kit drop here?
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Kris Wise @wisekris.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
Introduce yourself with four video games
Mario jumping into a kart. The words Mario Kart DS above him.An icon of a circle with a rollercoaster track around it above the words "Planet coaster" sits in front of a background of a theme park.A small boy, Link, steers a sailboat in a an ocean. The words "The Legend of Zelda: The Wind waker" positioned above the boat.Red text "Hotel Dusk Room 215" positioned above a black and white image. A sketch drawing of a man looking concerned in a dark room. A ghostly women is backlit steping out of a door in the background.
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Kris Wise @wisekris.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
Silly but I definitely wanted to see more.
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Kris Wise @wisekris.bsky.social · 27/12/2023
Laughing at the folks that started listening to Christmas music right after Halloween. We're only on day 3 of Christmas so keep those records spinning. #Christmastide
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