Rod Benson, PhD
Literature, poetry, philosophy, ethics, politics, history, theology, religion, food. Writer, blogger, educator. PhD in systematic theology. Sydney-based, living on unceded Dharug land. Opinions are mine. Be kind. Pls don’t DM. He/him. https://rodbenson.com
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@jonmsweeney.bsky.social
Author ‘Thomas Merton’, ‘Complete Francis of Assisi’, ‘Meister Eckhart's Book of...’, ‘Sit in the Sun’, etc. Partner@Monkfish Books. Editor@Living City mag. Lousy RC married to rabbi. Father of 4. Lover cats/dogs. Moving back to Vermont soon.
@steve-mccraw.bsky.social
I love Jesus, my family, music, the SF Giants, books, Mt Dew and tacos. Episcopalian. Kicking stage 4 Renal cell carcinoma’s booty one day at a time.
@enough-already.bsky.social
Living more with less. I support the under dogs. Detest bigotry, liars. Love animals, reading, nature, walking and travel. No DMs unless invited or instant block. Vote ABC
@drcrmatthews.bsky.social
▪︎ Reading, writing & thinking about the moral foundation of scholarship ▪︎ Author of Doing Good Social Science: http://bit.ly/3EgFA2z ▪︎ More about my work: immersiveresearch.co.uk ▪︎ DM for speaking/workshop requests
@mistahdonald.bsky.social
Award-winning writer, tenured professor, occasional editor, and avid gamer. I share info on literary agents etc. Between Sky and Sea: a Family’s Struggle (Bamboo Ridge 2015), Blood Work and Other Stories (Bamboo Ridge 2025). www.donaldcarreiraching.com
@taylor-strickland.bsky.social
Poet. Translator. Winner of 2023 Saltire Award for Scottish Poetry Book of the Year. Get a copy of DASTRAM/DELIRIUM now -> https://linktr.ee/taylorstricklandarts
@malformed-poetry.bsky.social
Poet. 🇺🇸 immigrant in 🇳🇴 Writing something every day, even if it’s bad. My work is available in Rattle: Poetry, The Amazine, Anti-Heroin Chic, Tvergastein, and others. Watch all my Poetry Videos here: https://www.instagram.com/malformed_poetry
@nughatory.bsky.social
𝐃𝐨𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 (𝐃𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯, 𝑐𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑖𝑑𝑎𝑡𝑒), 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 @jhpcu (𝐽𝑜ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑛 𝐻𝑒𝑖𝑛𝑟𝑖𝑐ℎ 𝑃𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑙𝑜𝑧𝑧𝑖 𝐶ℎ𝑟𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑎𝑛 𝑈𝑛𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑦) growrag.wordpress.com
@east-man.bsky.social
Liberal Dem. Atheist. LGBTQ ally Vegetarian. Science. The Stones. Ramones Yankee fan. Terrier rescuer. T2D The stuff I write and post will offend someone somewhere. If that person is you, then move along.
@michael7mfc7.bsky.social
Husband, father, grandfather T2D. Vegetarian. Terrier rescuer Advocate for intellectual disabilities Chronic illness. Dementia. Alzheimer's #Writer https://mc-fiction.com/
@stephenmcbay.bsky.social
Fugitive from the law of averages Cosmopolitan follower of Jesus Serious husband to Susannah Loyal powers’ consul Creation esteemer Anti-corruptionist Servant to dogs
@genuinemichael.bsky.social
Opti-mystic writer & futurist, dad of two. Author with Richard Rohr of 'The Divine Dance.' Co-founder, Wild Goose Festival . Curator, TheSpeakeasy.info Read my stuff @ MikeMorrell.org/BonusChapter
@drloulichti.bsky.social
Dr. Lou Lichti. Psychologist specializing in complex trauma and dissociation. Frederick, Maryland, USA https://cityparkpsychological.com/
@loveonemoore.bsky.social
She/her Studying at AMBS. Anabaptist. Fully affirming, book reading, animal tending, wishful green thumb (sorry, plants), and introvert. Dog snuggles and kids' stories are the good stuff in life.
@kgdesignstudio.bsky.social
Artist/Designer. Urban Anabaptist. Spiritual Deconstructionist/Re-constructionist. Unemployed chair arranger.
@jack2011.bsky.social
❌ Racism, Fascism, MAGA, Musk, DOGE, Oligarchy, Lawlessness, Conspiracies, Propaganda ✅ Ukraine, LGBTQ, Diversity, Medicare, Medicaid, SSN, ACA, Climate, Resistance, Progressive, Liberal, Anti-fascism, Veteran, Disabled, Retired, Dogs and Cats 💙💙💙💙
@redbnil.bsky.social
Las Buenas Noticias viajan rápidamente https://redbnil.wordpress.com/
@theologyontheweb.org.uk
Webmaster of the free online digital library TheologyontheWeb.org.uk | Academic Librarian @Spurgeon's College, UK | fanatical digitiser of theological journals | Biblical Studies | Biblical Archaeology | Church History | Christian Missions | Theology
@youratla.bsky.social
*Collectors and Connectors in Religion & Theology* Advancing the work of libraries & librarians worldwide www.atla.com
@cornies.bsky.social
Journalist, husband, dad, papa. Former journalism educator and MSN Canada quizmaster. Based in London, Canada. #LdnOnt https://nationalpost.com/author/larry-cornies-special-to-postmedia-news/ https://artsbeat.ca
@revjpip.bsky.social
I am a Non-conformist, dissenting Follower of the itinerant rabbi called Jesus, obnoxious peace advocate, theologically Anabaptist with Pagan sensibilities, Unitarian Minister…. Kansas lad in the U.K. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🐻🇪🇺🇬🇧🇺🇸🇺🇳🕊️
@crabmusket.bsky.social
Christian anarchist, co-founder https://pylon.solar, member https://sydneycohousing.au 🐘 @crabmusket@aus.social 🐈⬛ https://github.com/crabmusket 🌐 https://crabmusket.net 📍Wangal land (Sydney)
@kbee31.bsky.social
@martinurschel.bsky.social
Making international fiction TV series happen during the day - otherwise interested in genre films, liberating mythologies, philosophy (Wittgenstein, ethics, pop culture), building better futures for everyone. Personal account, he/him
@amanya25.bsky.social
Am a Christian A true believer of Jesus Christ father to 39 orphans, psalm 82:4
@wastelandtypist.bsky.social
"Desperate TX Times" on Twitter. Actions speak louder than words. Yet here we are. Believer in democracy, love, anti-racism, compassion, science, climate action, mercy, and justice.
@kiwi-et.bsky.social
Retired computer scientist, amateur photographer, cyclist, RC model yacht sailor, proud kiwi.
@christianitywithouttheinsanity.org
Christianity Without The Insanity means working to abolish the ridiculousness that has seeped into the Christian faith and to get back to the true message of Christ, of love, redemption, acceptance, and forgiveness.🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
@unvirtuousabbey.bsky.social
Digital monks offering theological thoughts in social settings
@dougincanberra.bsky.social
Interested in public policy, irregular theology, Geelong Cats, Green politics. Also found on @Dougincanberra
@ambsseminary.bsky.social
AMBS is a graduate-level Anabaptist learning community in Elkhart, Ind. that educates leaders in biblical study, theology, and spiritual formation. #anabaptist
@drunkenmenno.bsky.social
Still irreverent and still irrelevant. Author of MennoNightcaps: Cocktails inspired by that odd ethno religious group you keep mistaking for the Amish, Quakers and Mormons. Mennonites, cocktails, and everything in between.