Ryan Taylor

This whole thread is painful, beautiful, & true.

Fear based idolizing of the biblical text can take far more credit for our earth mess than most realize. This is why ex-fundamentalists are as loud as we are. We see the genocidal influence of toxic theological practice everywhere we turn every hour of the day.

The direct line between elitist biblical interpretation and climate change, wealth gap, colonization, patriarchy, hate crimes, etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc.

Addressing Denver’s homelessness and affordable housing crisis will be my top priority as Mayor. I’m honored to have the endorsement of so many folks who are leading the city on tackling these issues, & excited to work together to make a real difference. mikejohnstonformayor.com/housing-and-ho…

What if Crucifixion Is Not Salvific? goodfaithmedia.org/what-if-crucif…

Happy Judas Day to all you Judas’s out there!

@Franklin_Graham @60Minutes @LesleyRStahl @RepMTG Oh. You’re not joking. This isn’t satire or sarcasm.

I was watching @60Minutes Sunday night & saw @LesleyRStahl’s interview with @RepMTG. I learned a lot. I don’t know her, but I think she brings some practical, common sense to politics. You might want to take a minute to check it out. It will be interesting to see how God uses her. cbsnews.com/news/marjorie-…

And the media sits back & counts their money.

The controversy surrounding the womens championship game feels so American. Young people doing their thing. Old white guys policing/racially inciting. Black community rightly responds. And now the LSU player chirps on & on bringing attention to herself with no mentor stepping in?

@lladnar42 @onbeing Yes and yes!

@accessryan Is this from The Creative Act? Have you listened to his recent @onbeing episode?

“We’re not playing to win, we’re playing to play.” ~ Rick Rubin Just try to imagine the difference…

Storm watching by the Flatrock River, Columbus IN. Chillin on top of the Millrace lookout tower.

@cariebehounek Oh, it makes you want to hang out with him. It resonates so deeply and is so helpful especially for naturally creative types.

@accessryan are you kidding me with this? This forward expressed the exact energy I strive to bring into the world. Thank you for recommending this!!!!! ☀️

Eeeeep!

I’m in Hoosierville visiting my mom this week & we intensely disagree on pretty much all things religion & politics. Throughout our relationship I’ve learned what bridges all divides between us is a well timed fart. If I run for office some day you’ll know & smell my platform

@cariebehounek You’re gonna love it!

@accessryan I can’t wait to read this

You’re a fool for this one, Rick. THIS is really good.

It wasn’t Sandy Hook that normalized children dying from mass shootings. It was Wounded Knee, Dec 29, 1890. — Let’s be honest.

Last week, 2 Denver youths died due to gun violence and the loudest voices are calling for harsher punishments for youth offenders. The loudest voices are always the voice of "peacekeepers" while the ones Jesus described as blessed are the "peacemakers."

The idea of peacekeeping usually involves rhetoric surrounding toughness and law & order. Harsher consequences for offenders. The idea of peacemaking is about changing the conditions that produce violence and harm. Deeply intentional relationships with those who are struggling.

@millerkopp A couple of podcasts: Learning How to See with Brian McLaren and the Bible for Normal People I’d recommend exploring our psychological sense of perception right alongside learning the biblical text. Listen for the sound of humility & possibility in whoever you decide to listen to

I’m looking for some people or channels to listen to on YouTube about Christianity and scripture. Something I can play in the mornings while I walk my dog or drive to workouts Thanks