chrisnickels
@chrisnickels.bsky.social
Instructional Paraprofessional (ES, SPED) | bi-vocational Mennonite pastor | autism acceptance | Black belt, Kenpo 空手🥋| Philly sports | he/him
Sad. But not surprising. I’ve had growing doubts about a “shared convictions” approach holding due to the reality of colonized theology & bigotry in parts of the church.
Ethiopian Anabaptist leaders have decided not to host the 2028 Mennonite World Conference assembly after conflict blew up on social media over links to North American churches that accept same-sex marriage, said César Garcia, Mennonite World Conference general secretary, on Nov. 26.
Ethiopians cancel hosting 2028 world assembly, MWC leader says | Anabaptist World
A wave of misinformation has spread through social media in Ethiopia.
anabaptistworld.org
November 27, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Sad. But not surprising. I’ve had growing doubts about a “shared convictions” approach holding due to the reality of colonized theology & bigotry in parts of the church.
I’m a veteran. We must reject the notion that troops on our streets are a solution. www.inquirer.com/opinion/comm...
I’m a veteran. We must reject the notion that troops on our streets are a solution. | Opinion
As a Marine, I vowed to protect the country, not turn my training — designed for combat, not de-escalation — on fellow citizens exercising their constitutional rights.
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August 19, 2025 at 4:33 PM
I’m a veteran. We must reject the notion that troops on our streets are a solution. www.inquirer.com/opinion/comm...
Trump takes another dictatorial step toward turning America into a police state | Editorial www.inquirer.com/opinion/edit...
Trump takes another dictatorial step toward turning America into a police state | Editorial
The president's takeover of Washington police is all part of the authoritarian playbook that also distracts from the real problems and profiteering taking place.
www.inquirer.com
August 16, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Trump takes another dictatorial step toward turning America into a police state | Editorial www.inquirer.com/opinion/edit...
Dick Allen’s talent was undeniable. So was the racism he faced. The media denied both. | Editorial www.inquirer.com/opinion/edit...
Dick Allen’s talent was undeniable. So was the racism he faced. The media denied both. | Editorial
While much has been written about his run-ins with the Phillies and the fans, it was his shabby treatment by the media in the '60s and '70s that delayed Allen's Hall of Fame bid.
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July 31, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Dick Allen’s talent was undeniable. So was the racism he faced. The media denied both. | Editorial www.inquirer.com/opinion/edit...
Starting a new book as part of summer PD, reading along with my school colleagues. I’ve wanted to read this one for a while.
June 27, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Starting a new book as part of summer PD, reading along with my school colleagues. I’ve wanted to read this one for a while.
Starting some summer reading early.
May 28, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Starting some summer reading early.
State Champs! Go Vikings!
Perkiomen Valley caps highly anticipated season with its first girls’ basketball state title
It marked the first state title the school has won since the Vikings’ 1986-87 state field hockey championship. Neumann Goretti boys also captured its 10th state title.
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March 29, 2025 at 6:07 PM
State Champs! Go Vikings!
We rocked our socks at school today!
March 22, 2025 at 3:24 AM
We rocked our socks at school today!
This is so much money! 😡 Imagine what our schools could've done if they didn't have to fight off book bans and other culture wars. I'm glad someone did the math to show how much this hurts our kids and teachers. You can read a full report at the link. social.redwine.blue/s/Ih9FX1Fx
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March 6, 2025 at 12:33 AM
This is so much money! 😡 Imagine what our schools could've done if they didn't have to fight off book bans and other culture wars. I'm glad someone did the math to show how much this hurts our kids and teachers. You can read a full report at the link. social.redwine.blue/s/Ih9FX1Fx
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The BBC is quite correct.
February 26, 2025 at 10:30 PM
The BBC is quite correct.
Dick Allen was one of baseball’s most misunderstood players. But in his hometown of Wampum, Pa., everyone ‘knows the truth’ www.inquirer.com/phillies/a/d...
Dick Allen was one of baseball’s most misunderstood players. But in his hometown of Wampum, Pa., everyone ‘knows the truth’
In his small western Pennsylvania hometown, the noise around Allen receded. There he was “Sleepy,” a loyal friend, who loved to laugh and sing, and had a nickname for almost everyone.
www.inquirer.com
February 26, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Dick Allen was one of baseball’s most misunderstood players. But in his hometown of Wampum, Pa., everyone ‘knows the truth’ www.inquirer.com/phillies/a/d...
Todays goals include reading over IEP goals & working on PD course. Hopefully the power/internet remain on during high winds w/the current weather.
February 17, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Todays goals include reading over IEP goals & working on PD course. Hopefully the power/internet remain on during high winds w/the current weather.
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MC USA is proud to join a multifaith coalition opposing the rescission of ICE’s sensitive locations policy. The government's decision interferes with our ability to fulfill our religious mandate and serve all our congregants with the dignity they deserve. More here: ow.ly/HRux50UXLnQ
MC USA joins more than two dozen Christian and Jewish denominations and associations sue to protect religious freedoms | Mennonite Church USA
Reversal of the Department of Homeland Security’s “Sensitive Locations” Policy Interferes with Central Religious Beliefs, Violates both the First Amendment and the Religious Freedom Restoration Act WA...
www.mennoniteusa.org
February 11, 2025 at 3:45 PM
MC USA is proud to join a multifaith coalition opposing the rescission of ICE’s sensitive locations policy. The government's decision interferes with our ability to fulfill our religious mandate and serve all our congregants with the dignity they deserve. More here: ow.ly/HRux50UXLnQ
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As educators, we are united in supporting every student—no matter the language they speak or their place of birth – and ensuring they have access to safe, welcoming public schools.
February 3, 2025 at 1:39 AM
As educators, we are united in supporting every student—no matter the language they speak or their place of birth – and ensuring they have access to safe, welcoming public schools.
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I was led to believe by R.E.M. that I would feel a lot better about this.
February 1, 2025 at 11:17 PM
I was led to believe by R.E.M. that I would feel a lot better about this.
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"Love your neighbour as yourself."
"Do to others as you would have them do to you."
These push us toward empathy. We're to imagine what it's like to be the other person, to have their needs.
When a Christian calls empathy sin, they're telling on themselves. They simply don't want to follow Jesus.
"Do to others as you would have them do to you."
These push us toward empathy. We're to imagine what it's like to be the other person, to have their needs.
When a Christian calls empathy sin, they're telling on themselves. They simply don't want to follow Jesus.
January 27, 2025 at 2:19 AM
"Love your neighbour as yourself."
"Do to others as you would have them do to you."
These push us toward empathy. We're to imagine what it's like to be the other person, to have their needs.
When a Christian calls empathy sin, they're telling on themselves. They simply don't want to follow Jesus.
"Do to others as you would have them do to you."
These push us toward empathy. We're to imagine what it's like to be the other person, to have their needs.
When a Christian calls empathy sin, they're telling on themselves. They simply don't want to follow Jesus.
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Okay. Let's take down a dynasty again.
January 27, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Okay. Let's take down a dynasty again.
The NFL & it’s officials continue to be completely hypocritical about helmet to helmet hits.
January 19, 2025 at 8:47 PM
The NFL & it’s officials continue to be completely hypocritical about helmet to helmet hits.
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Best sign from last night’s Flyers game.
January 13, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Best sign from last night’s Flyers game.
After last week it looked like Tanner McKee should be the Eagles backup QB next year. But he might actually be their best starter.
January 12, 2025 at 11:16 PM
After last week it looked like Tanner McKee should be the Eagles backup QB next year. But he might actually be their best starter.