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Christopher West

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PhD candidate in Practical Theology at the University of Aberdeen. Researching how the performance of symbolic actions in liturgy impacts the espoused theology of participants. Opinions are my own, except where they are not. He/him.

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Christopher West @christophernwest.bsky.social · 16h

This is a beautifully written and very helpful reflection. Thank you!

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Christopher West @christophernwest.bsky.social · 17h

Reflecting now on those demanding further proof: isn’t this always the case? Isn’t this always what is demanded of victims? Perhaps here, too, there are grounds for incarnational solidarity that may be helpful for some: Jesus is no stranger to these demands. Would that churches take and read!

Christopher West @christophernwest.bsky.social · 17h

This opens the door for pastoral conversations with Jesus. His work on this is available on his website as open access. ⚓️

David Tombs

www.david-tombs.com

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Christopher West @christophernwest.bsky.social · 17h

Content note: discussions of sexual abuse.

An excellent practical theology seminar at Aberdeen yesterday with David Tombs, where he helpfully summarised the signals hidden in plain sight - in text, subtext, and context - that identify Jesus as a victim of sexual abuse.

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Christopher West @christophernwest.bsky.social · 1d

Of all time, maybe: the Exorcist, the Shining, Scream, and Halloween.

Christopher West @christophernwest.bsky.social · 1d

From this year, Sinners, Weapons, the Ugly Stepsister, and Bring Her Back would be up there with the best of them!

Christopher West @christophernwest.bsky.social · 1d

I’ll limit myself to films released in the last quarter of a century:
The Ring
Hereditary
Nosferatu
Absentia

The Amish Anglo-Catholic @amishcatholic.bsky.social · 1d

Quote this with the first four Horror movies that come to your mind that are 10/10s for you.

-The Witch
-The Innocents
-Videodrome
-Mandy

Preorder Read This When Things Fall Apart @mskellymhayes.bsky.social · 1d

Quote this with the first four Horror movies that come to your mind that are 10/10s for you.

- You're Next
- A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night
- Tigers Are Not Afraid
- La Llorona

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The Whimsical Muse @whimsicalmuse.bsky.social · 2d

I don’t trust anyone who doesn’t include their pets when mentioning family members.

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Christopher West @christophernwest.bsky.social · 3d

Most YA horror is better than what finds itself on mainstream horror bookshelves. In fact, that's true of a lot of genres.

Christopher West @christophernwest.bsky.social · 3d

That's a new one to me. I've only ever heard it being pronounced ˈsɪræk with a short 'i' as in 'sit'!

Christopher West @christophernwest.bsky.social · 3d

This is definitely a major strand in his writing. His introduction to Jesus Christ for Today’s World (SCM Press, 1994) is particularly good on this and worth a look. In response to the question, ‘Who is Jesus?’, he writes that Jesus is ‘simply the kingdom of God in person’. I think about that often.

Christopher West @christophernwest.bsky.social · 3d

Just now catching up on ordinations, and I can't believe I missed this post: many congratulations – the corner of the vineyard you're serving is surely blessed with an excellent priest in you. Axios! A Michaelmas ordination?

Christopher West @christophernwest.bsky.social · 3d

Reviewer number two says:

Christopher West @christophernwest.bsky.social · 3d

Delighted with this call for papers for the Society for the Study of Christian Ethics Postgrad Conference, 6 May 2026, Oxford. Please share with anyone who might be interested! Abstracts (max 250 words) due 6 Feb 2026. Registration & info attached.

Poster for the SSCE PG Conference on 6 May 2026 at Christ Church, Oxford. Full alt text available on request.

Call for Papers for the SSCE PG Conference on 6 May 2026 at Christ Church, Oxford. Full alt text available on request.

Christopher West @christophernwest.bsky.social · 7d

Genesis 15 (the covenant with Abram), especially with what happens in verses 10-12 and 17!

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Christopher West @christophernwest.bsky.social · 7d

Thank you! ❤️ Apologies for replying, but some of my narthex friends might find these helpful - tagging them here ⚓️

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Karen O’Donnell @karenod.bsky.social · 7d

It’s Baby Loss Awareness Week.

After losing multiple pregnancies in my 20s, I eventually wrote The Dark Womb about theology and pregnancy loss. Part of that was a selection of prayers & liturgies - available here
@scmpress.bsky.social #babyloss #babylossawarenessweek #theology #prayers

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Rónán Hession @ronanhession.bsky.social · 9d

Am actually quite moved to read the thoughts of the actors and director about Leonard and Hungry Paul.

I honestly never expected any of this. I was just typing away for my own entertainment and a book popped out.

www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/...

Leonard and Hungry Paul cast and Director on telling a story about kindness, friendship, and the quiet heroism of everyday life -

The feel-good series stars Alex Lawther, Laurie Kynaston and Jamie-Lee O’Donnell, with Julia Roberts as narrator

www.bbc.co.uk

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Christopher West @christophernwest.bsky.social · 9d

My brother is currently working on an architectural project inspired by an installation by the French artist Céleste Boursier-Mougenot, and I must say, I’m absolutely obsessed.

L'installation de Céleste Boursier-Mougenot « clinamen » à la Bourse de Commerce

YouTube video by Bourse de Commerce — Pinault Collection

youtu.be

Christopher West @christophernwest.bsky.social · 9d

You're far too kind! Thank you for your encouragement 😊

Christopher West @christophernwest.bsky.social · 9d

Would that it were not for my ornithophobia!

Christopher West @christophernwest.bsky.social · 9d

Our perhaps more reflective of the heartbeat of my reflection: “Gratitude is not a condition for God’s love – it is our right response to grace.” ⚓

Christopher West @christophernwest.bsky.social · 9d

Bonus points for anyone who can spot the typo! (Hint: check out my enthusiasm for the definite article!)

Christopher West @christophernwest.bsky.social · 9d

Such a privilege to be asked to contribute notes on Sunday’s readings for this wonderful project. You can read my reflections on idolatry and ingratitude here: “The wounds of our world are the very wounds of Jesus to us. We love him only as much as we love our neighbours in creation.” ⚓

EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST – Preaching for God's World

www.preachingforgodsworld.org

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Christopher West @christophernwest.bsky.social · 10d

It is a specific way of dealing with the ethical element in the human constitution, not necessarily a different set of instructions. It is the courage to ask (Ricoeur): what does the good life, with and for others, in just institutions, look like concretely, in action, within particular contexts?