Russ Dean

@daringantt A man after my own heart (and stomach!)

First church potluck since the pandemic. And behold, the deviled egg section, and it was good.

In the year 125AD, a Greek philosopher named Aristides attempted to explain Christianity to Roman Emperor Hadrian. Here’s how he described these early Christians… “They love one another. They never fail to help widows. They save orphans from those who would hurt them. If they have something, they give freely to the one who has nothing. If they see an immigrant, they take him into their homes and rejoice over him as a brother.” I know very few people who would describe us the same way today. Most folks see Christians primarily as unwavering supporters of a convicted sexual abuser with 91 felony charges, gatekeepers who fight to keep anyone they don’t like out of their churches, and pursuers of political power which is then wielded in ways that harm our most vulnerable neighbors. We have fallen so far. Lord, have mercy. Something has to change.

Thanks also to the good folks at the Center for Process Studies (Claremont Graduate School) for listing my book: ctr4process.org/new-book/the-p…

Thanks to Dr. Tom Oord for featuring my new book on his podcast, "ORTShorts." His 3-4 minute segments feature authors and issues that are relevant to "Open and Relational Theism." Check it out... podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ort…

In the midst of history-engendered pessimism, don’t forget the hope baptistnews.com/article/in-the… via @baptist_news

@baptist_news Well-said, David Gushee.

Erasmus indicts Trump — and the USA bit.ly/3Zc2yyt

@AsaHutchinson @RpsAgainstTrump “… w a spirit of grace.” Thank you, @AsaHutchinson

Trump has issued his latest threat: “IF YOU GO AFTER ME, I’M COMING AFTER YOU.”...Trump has lost it. This threatens our democracy, our rule of law and says clearly that he will weaponize the Justice Department if he is elected. America needs leadership with a spirit of grace.

@ThomasJayOord @trippfuller @brianmclaren @revdrmonica Thanks, Tom, for representing so well.

In 10 days, I'm lecturing at the Parliament of World Religions. I'm introducing Open and Relational Theology and noting those from various traditions (e.g., Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Bahai, Indigenous, etc.) who embrace it. Here's the slide that notes a few ORT advocates...

Thanks, Bill Leonard. Always on point. baptistnews.com/article/if-crt… via @baptist_news

@austinroberts13 Like these others, @austinroberts13 , I’ve just started following you. How do I get a PDF of your article?

Relatedly, here’s my article on process panentheism (co-authored with Catherine Keller). DM for pdf if interested. liverpooluniversitypress.co.uk/doi/10.3828/mb…

When I teach philosophy of religion, I teach process panentheism as an alternative to classical theism. Atheistic students are often surprised that this theistic option exists—and find it more plausible. The classical theists often say it’s too close to atheism or pantheism.

@JuliaGoldieDay @RonDeSantis Grumpie?

Which disciple is @RonDeSantis ? 👀

...just hope I'll be as "woke" as she is one day... A friendly conversation on being ‘woke’ baptistnews.com/article/a-frie… via @baptist_news

@CarolH_CAM @BofA_News @FFTC @clt_alliance @GiveAtrium Thank you, @CarolH_CAM.

The narrative that Latinos take from the local, state and national economy is…100% false. It’s the opposite. clucerf.org/2022-metro-lat… @BofA_News @FFTC @clt_alliance @GiveAtrium

Denial of Trump’s abusive behavior has ‘devastating implications,’ Russell Moore says baptistnews.com/article/denial… via @baptist_news

@LeonardPittsJr1 Got it @LeonardPittsJr1

If you see this tweet, could you please let me know? I haven’t seen a retweet, a like or any other peep of life form my TL in about two days and I’m not sure if Elon Musk finally broke his new toy or else the apocalypse came and I somehow got left behind.

Mass shootings in the US: 2014: 273 2015: 336 2016: 383 2017: 348 2018: 336 2019: 417 2020: 610 2021: 690 2022: 647 In the first seven weeks of 2023: 67 We do not have to live like this. No other country on the planet does.

Maybe we need God baptistnews.com/article/maybe-… via @baptist_news

@1davidburroughs Thanks, @1davidburroughs … we made those changes over 20 years ago. Hard to remember that everyone doesn’t use inclusive language.

It's not my favorite Christmas song. Here's why: baptistnews.com/article/a-case…

Yes. Please.