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Rev. Lynda Ch'anna Smith's avatar

Gratitude to all clergy and moral leaders who can stand with Bishop Barber and all. I will be with you in spirit and good energy to swell the power of a moral opposition.

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Bennie Scott's avatar

Everyone in America should read this...very powerful.

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Jacob Tucker's avatar

Thank you Rev. Barber, this is the only Easter message I could receive right now. And I’m so grateful I did.

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Richard Flyer's avatar

Here is a strategy that is parallel to a resistance primary approach -- building what the Czech dissidents in Communist Czechoslovakia called a Parallel Polis - a grassroots nonpartisan approach that ultimately replaced the totalitarian regime

https://richardflyer.substack.com/p/living-the-truth-building-a-parallel

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john king (MY HUMBLE OPINION)'s avatar

Powerful message. Even if you are atheist or pagan, Easter is a celebration of rebirth. It can be understood as a Christian, as the resurrection of Jesus. It also celebrates the end of the infertile winter to the fertile spring. This year Easter represents the blooming resistance to the evil of tyranny and the injustice of oppression, regardless of your faith. Happy Easter.

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Robin Dumler's avatar

We must all work together to abolish hate, corruption and other evil forces. If not, we are unsustainable....get in gear and Do It !!!

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MB Matthews, she/her's avatar

I have been struggling this weekend as I witness the political propaganda that has been yoked to religion, including Vance's irreverent display of "piety" at the Vatican.

Thank you for this inspiring insight and reminder.

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Friedrike Merck's avatar

Thank you for this beautiful and powerful post. This Agnostic is right there with you, and appreciates your voices through these very challenging times.

Because we are all overwhelmed, and are trying to keep up with the great minds and hearts writing important posts, I respectfully suggest that you start with a handful of key observations, that you then delve into more fully.

You have critical observations from such an important and regrettably rare perspective. I am rooting for your success here on Substack.

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Judy Holmes's avatar

Thank you for posting

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Chuck Culhane's avatar

Great message to those of us who need to get off our pedestals of fear and ignorance. I salute your courage and the movement.

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Carole Backman's avatar

Christian Nationals have always left me with a feeling I was not Christian enough. After reading this piece by Bishop Barber and others I am relieved to know that I am on the right path to real Christianity. My Church Central Lutheran, (ELCA) here in Minneapoles MN does have the very moving Service that Bishop Barber seems to describe on Easter Saturday. It continues to reinforce my belief the Christ died for my sins and I must try my best to carry out what Christ has taught. Work for peace and justice.

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Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove's avatar

Amen. So glad you’ve found beloved community where you can celebrate and practice good news.

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“The Weight”'s avatar

Amen.

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Mike M's avatar

Thank you. I will read and try to take into my heart the truth of these words so that I may them. May God bless all of us in these times.

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WildWestLeft's avatar

I absolutely love Dr Rev Barber!🩵🩷💜

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Harrison's avatar

Fascinating read! I’m Harrison, an ex fine dining industry line cook. My stack "The Secret Ingredient" adapts hit restaurant recipes (mostly NYC and L.A.) for easy home cooking. Dm me if interested in a recommendation swap — we’re growing fast!

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Michael Arthur Lueras's avatar

There is really no problem at all anywhere. "All born will taste death." (Quran 21:35) "I will fill Hell with jinn and humans all - a multitude from every community." (Quran 32:13) "...the elements will disintegrate in flames..." (Peter 3:10-13) So who will REALLY "get away with" anything? "My Stratagem is sure." (Quran 3:54)

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