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Tressie McMillan Cottom @tressiemcphd.bsky.social · 17h

Adding this chart from N.C. for a sense of the scale we are facing

Faithful America @faithfulamerica.bsky.social · 16h

🚨On November 1, 42 million people -- nearly 1 in 8 U.S. residents -- will lose their access to food assistance if the USDA does nothing to stop it.

✍️ Add your name to urge the USDA to act:
act.faithfulamerica.org/sign/SNAP-USDA

SIGN: Release SNAP contingency funding now

On November 1, 42 million Americans stand to lose their SNAP benefits. Sign our Christian petition demanding that the USDA release emergency funding now.

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Faithful America @faithfulamerica.bsky.social · 3d

Across the country, the Trump regime is expanding its attacks on our immigrant neighbors - and it's beyond time for the USCCB to speak out with moral clarity against it.

✍️ Sign here:
act.faithfulamerica.org/sign/usccb-l...

Tell Catholic bishops: Speak out against Trump's anti-immigrant cruelty

Pope Leo XIV has urged U.S. Catholic bishops to be "more united and more forceful" in defending immigrant rights, but the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has not spoken out with the clarit...

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Faithful America @faithfulamerica.bsky.social · 13d

Our faithful presence at this weekend's No Kings protests will send a clear signal that people of faith are resisting Trump's corrupt empire in communities across the country.

Go prepared by downloading our FREE sign pack here: act.faithfulamerica.org/.../protest-...

#NoKings

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Faithful America @faithfulamerica.bsky.social · 13d

Faithful America members are joining hundreds of events nationwide this Saturday, October 18, to say “No Kings!"

Find the event near you: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=f...

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Faithful America @faithfulamerica.bsky.social · 14d

This regime cannot pretend to stand for "religious freedom" while persecuting those who try to follow Jesus by challenging harm and oppression.

Let's speak out as Christians and show solidarity with the faith leaders who are bravely taking on Trump's authoritarian ICE forces. Sign now:

SIGN: We stand with Chicago clergy resisting ICE

Once again, Christian clergy and lay leaders are showing moral leadership by resisting Trump's cruel attacks on immigrants and people of color. ICE and its allies are attacking them for it.

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Faithful America @faithfulamerica.bsky.social · 21d

“Religion and faith should never be enforced by a nation’s government, and there are endless historic (and present) examples of how such enforcement goes awry." -Rev. Dr. Shannon Fleck in a new report from @americanprogress.bsky.social.

Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 24d

This past term, the Supreme Court undermined one of the most sacred tenets of American democracy—the separation of church and state. Recent rulings have created a system where religion and government are not separate, but instead increasingly intertwined. www.americanprogress.org/article/how-...

How the Supreme Court Is Dismantling the Separation of Church and State

Chief Justice John Roberts’ court is actively eroding the separation of church and state, breaking with centuries of First Amendment jurisprudence.

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Faithful America @faithfulamerica.bsky.social · Sep 11

Tonight, we pray for Kirk’s loved ones as they navigate this horrible loss and we remain emphatic that gun violence in the United States must be addressed before it senselessly takes even more lives.

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Faithful America @faithfulamerica.bsky.social · Sep 11

We must uproot the spirit of fear and hatred that has divided this country and make weapons of war less accessible, or we fear such evil acts will continue to occur.

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Faithful America @faithfulamerica.bsky.social · Sep 11

At this frightening moment, it is incumbent upon all of us as Americans to begin a journey of healing in which we err on the side of peace, not violence, and in which we choose love instead of hate.

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Faithful America @faithfulamerica.bsky.social · Sep 11

There is no scenario in which an action like this should be considered acceptable. Each individual has the right to freedom of thought and belief in this country, and that freedom must be able to be exercised without fearing danger or loss of life.

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Faithful America @faithfulamerica.bsky.social · Sep 11

At Faithful America, we are horrified and deeply disturbed by the tragic killing of Charlie Kirk. While we disagreed with Kirk on many things, as Christians who follow the Prince of Peace we fully and unequivocally reject all acts of violence, political or otherwise.

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Faithful America @faithfulamerica.bsky.social · Sep 10

There was also a mass shooting at a high school in CO at the same time today. ALL gun violence is a sin: www.denverpost.com/2025/09/10/e...

At least 3 injured in shooting outside Evergreen High School

At least three people from Evergreen High School are in critical condition after a shooting involving and “active assailant,” Jefferson County officials said.

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Faithful America @faithfulamerica.bsky.social · Sep 10

ALL gun violence is wrong. Not just political violence. Not just school shootings. ALL gun violence is wrong.

We at Faithful America continue to call on lawmakers to take ACTION to prevent gun violence -- not just thoughts and prayers.

apnews.com/article/char...

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk in critical condition after being shot at Utah college event

Charlie Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA, is in critical condition at a hospital after being shot Wednesday at a Utah event, a law enforcement offi...

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Faithful America @faithfulamerica.bsky.social · Aug 27

And just a reminder: Prayers DO matter. But they don't exist in a vacuum. We pray for peace and safety in our communities. But our Christian faith also requires us to take action to make those conditions possible -- including making it harder for people to use weapons of war to murder our neighbors.

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Faithful America @faithfulamerica.bsky.social · Aug 27

As we await more details on the tragic shooting in Minnesota, we hold ourselves in fervent hope for the quick recovery of those injured and immense sadness for the lives lost. May God bring a steady hand for the families finding themselves navigating tragedy at this time.

Live updates: A shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school kills 2 children, injures 17 people

A shooter at a Minneapolis Catholic school on Wednesday killed two children and injured 17 other people before killing himself, officials said.

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Faithful America @faithfulamerica.bsky.social · Aug 22

"Always painting political opponents as enemies of God and your work as God’s will, and calling on adherents to take up arms—even if the intent is metaphorical—leads adherents to being more open to violence." www.commondreams.org/opinion/chri...

From Minnesota to the US Capitol: Tracing the Threat of Christian Nationalism | Common Dreams

It’s safe to say that Vance Boelter’s actions were at least partially motivated by sycophants and political figures who twisted the Gospel and scripture for their benefit.

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Faithful America @faithfulamerica.bsky.social · Aug 21

2/2 If you're in Texas, our friends at Texas Impact are organizing two weeks of direct action. Use this flyer or go to their website to learn more texasimpact.org

Flyer from Texas Impact describing two weeks of faithful action. Information on the flyer can be found at txfaith.org/faith-freedom

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Faithful America @faithfulamerica.bsky.social · Aug 21

1/2 The Texas Legislature special session is poised to end religious freedom as we know it. Mainstream media is not covering the reality of Senate Bill 7. Please share this video and help get the word out!

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Interfaith Alliance @interfaithalliance.org · Aug 17

Reminder: The United States is a religious freedom nation.

We can’t and won’t be told by the government how to pray.

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Faithful America @faithfulamerica.bsky.social · Aug 13

A word of warning from Rev. Dr. Shannon Fleck. If your congregation or church body uses federal dollars, there's a new caveat from the Trump administration. You can read more here: dianabutlerbass.substack.com/p/religion-i...

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Faithful America @faithfulamerica.bsky.social · Jul 16

John Lewis taught us all the value of making "good trouble" by taking bold, peaceful action to create real change in our communities.

Tomorrow -- Thursday, July 17 -- there will be more than 1600 Good Trouble Lives On events to continue his legacy of peaceful, faith-rooted protest. RSVP now >>

Volunteer Opportunities, Events, and Petitions Near Me · John Lewis Actions on Mobilize

Find events, petitions, volunteer opportunities, fundraisers and more with John Lewis Actions.

www.mobilize.us

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Faithful America @faithfulamerica.bsky.social · Jul 15

More of this, please!

Archbishop Weisenburger: "Immigrants and migrants are a suffering people, and because we recognize Christ and the dignity of our God in every human being, our goal today is to give a voice to those who have no voice."

Christopher Hale @christopherjhale.bsky.social · Jul 15

Inspired by Pope Leo and moved to defy the Trump immigration crackdown, Detroit’s Archbishop Edward Weisenburger led a procession of 250 clergy and lay faithful to the ICE regional field office.

“The vast majority of undocumented immigrants are forced into their situation," Weisenburger said.

Inspired by Pope Leo, Detroit Archbishop Leads Pro-Immigrant Rally Outside of ICE

“Immigrants and migrants are a suffering people. Our goal today is to give a voice to those who have no voice,” Weisenburger told reporters.

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Faithful America @faithfulamerica.bsky.social · Jul 9

Homeland security should read the entire Bible, not just the verses that sound 'fire.' Here's a favorite:

"I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another." - John 13:34

www.ncronline.org/opinion/home...

Homeland Security weaponizes Bible verse to justify Trump's immigration tactics

"Here am I, send me," from Isaiah, is the caption on a DHS promotional video, which also used a clip from the movie "Fury." The message is clear: It is glorifying Trump's military intervention at the ...

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Faithful America @faithfulamerica.bsky.social · Jul 8

"By allowing pulpit endorsements, the IRS is ramming a bulldozer through the crumbling wall between church and state. Pulpit endorsements will do as much to erode trust in clergy and undermine the sanctity of our religious practicies as they will to the health of our democracy.

"Sanctuaries are meant for worship, not partisan agendas and politicking. Church offering plates are meant for tithes and charity, not political contributions."

- the Rev. Dr. Shannon Fleck, Executive Director of Faithful America

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