Diana Butler Bass
@dianabutlerbass.bsky.social
Author - "A Beautiful Year" and 11 other books on faith, culture, politics & history. Duke PhD. Myriad bylines. The Cottage newsletter: https://dianabutlerbass.substack.com. Opposed to theocrats. Struggling gardener and dog mom.
CBS = Complicit Broadcast Station
December 23, 2025 at 11:39 PM
CBS = Complicit Broadcast Station
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So Bari Weiss’s first real editorial intervention at CBS is to repress coverage of American concentration camps.
December 22, 2025 at 3:05 AM
So Bari Weiss’s first real editorial intervention at CBS is to repress coverage of American concentration camps.
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A good one. Last verse:
December 22, 2025 at 12:54 AM
A good one. Last verse:
Just found this new hymn (written 2020), "Mary Sang of Revolution."
It's a good one!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7Lo...
It's a good one!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7Lo...
Mary Sang of Revolution
YouTube video by Henry Lebedinsky
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December 22, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Just found this new hymn (written 2020), "Mary Sang of Revolution."
It's a good one!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7Lo...
It's a good one!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7Lo...
It almost doesn’t need to be said that Christians forget Joseph in the Christmas story. We sing of and extol Mary. Joseph remains in the background, like a film extra with only a few lines.
But Matthew gives Joseph a brief starring role.
Sunday Musings: Advent 4
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But Matthew gives Joseph a brief starring role.
Sunday Musings: Advent 4
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Sunday Musings: Advent 4
Forgotten Joseph
open.substack.com
December 22, 2025 at 12:03 AM
It almost doesn’t need to be said that Christians forget Joseph in the Christmas story. We sing of and extol Mary. Joseph remains in the background, like a film extra with only a few lines.
But Matthew gives Joseph a brief starring role.
Sunday Musings: Advent 4
open.substack.com/pub/dianabut...
But Matthew gives Joseph a brief starring role.
Sunday Musings: Advent 4
open.substack.com/pub/dianabut...
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Today is winter solstice.
In the northern hemisphere, we are in the time of the longest night. For many of us, the deepening of the night matches the mood of the year.
A reflection.
Blue Christmas
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In the northern hemisphere, we are in the time of the longest night. For many of us, the deepening of the night matches the mood of the year.
A reflection.
Blue Christmas
open.substack.com/pub/dianabut...
Blue Christmas
A father teaches his daughter the beauty of blue
open.substack.com
December 21, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Today is winter solstice.
In the northern hemisphere, we are in the time of the longest night. For many of us, the deepening of the night matches the mood of the year.
A reflection.
Blue Christmas
open.substack.com/pub/dianabut...
In the northern hemisphere, we are in the time of the longest night. For many of us, the deepening of the night matches the mood of the year.
A reflection.
Blue Christmas
open.substack.com/pub/dianabut...
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Not sure how I had no idea Blue Christmas/Longest Night was a Christian tradition. A peaceful acknowledgement of the darkness & hard things in life, loss, grief, loneliness, addiction…I love that some churches offer a Blue Christmas service
I enjoyed reading and listening to this short reflection💙
I enjoyed reading and listening to this short reflection💙
Today is winter solstice.
In the northern hemisphere, we are in the time of the longest night. For many of us, the deepening of the night matches the mood of the year.
A reflection.
Blue Christmas
open.substack.com/pub/dianabut...
In the northern hemisphere, we are in the time of the longest night. For many of us, the deepening of the night matches the mood of the year.
A reflection.
Blue Christmas
open.substack.com/pub/dianabut...
Blue Christmas
A father teaches his daughter the beauty of blue
open.substack.com
December 21, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Not sure how I had no idea Blue Christmas/Longest Night was a Christian tradition. A peaceful acknowledgement of the darkness & hard things in life, loss, grief, loneliness, addiction…I love that some churches offer a Blue Christmas service
I enjoyed reading and listening to this short reflection💙
I enjoyed reading and listening to this short reflection💙
Today is winter solstice.
In the northern hemisphere, we are in the time of the longest night. For many of us, the deepening of the night matches the mood of the year.
A reflection.
Blue Christmas
open.substack.com/pub/dianabut...
In the northern hemisphere, we are in the time of the longest night. For many of us, the deepening of the night matches the mood of the year.
A reflection.
Blue Christmas
open.substack.com/pub/dianabut...
Blue Christmas
A father teaches his daughter the beauty of blue
open.substack.com
December 21, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Today is winter solstice.
In the northern hemisphere, we are in the time of the longest night. For many of us, the deepening of the night matches the mood of the year.
A reflection.
Blue Christmas
open.substack.com/pub/dianabut...
In the northern hemisphere, we are in the time of the longest night. For many of us, the deepening of the night matches the mood of the year.
A reflection.
Blue Christmas
open.substack.com/pub/dianabut...
The new Knives Out movie is really good!
December 21, 2025 at 3:28 AM
The new Knives Out movie is really good!
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This. A thousand times this.
"His law is love and His gospel is peace."
From my friends @interfaithalliance.org. #LovenotICE
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eALK...
"His law is love and His gospel is peace."
From my friends @interfaithalliance.org. #LovenotICE
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eALK...
Choose Love Not ICE
YouTube video by Interfaith Alliance
www.youtube.com
December 19, 2025 at 10:39 PM
This. A thousand times this.
"His law is love and His gospel is peace."
From my friends @interfaithalliance.org. #LovenotICE
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eALK...
"His law is love and His gospel is peace."
From my friends @interfaithalliance.org. #LovenotICE
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eALK...
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Did Trump’s DOJ really think dropping hundreds of blacked-out pages counted as complying with the law?
I know it’s a bunch of unqualified folks with no backbone over there, but this is next-level.
I know it’s a bunch of unqualified folks with no backbone over there, but this is next-level.
December 20, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Did Trump’s DOJ really think dropping hundreds of blacked-out pages counted as complying with the law?
I know it’s a bunch of unqualified folks with no backbone over there, but this is next-level.
I know it’s a bunch of unqualified folks with no backbone over there, but this is next-level.
It's as if Trump watched "It's a Wonderful Life" and thought Mr. Potter was the hero.
December 20, 2025 at 3:10 AM
It's as if Trump watched "It's a Wonderful Life" and thought Mr. Potter was the hero.
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Jack Smith wants to testify in public - Republicans refuse.
He wants his depo tape made public - no again.
The second strike boat video? - nope.
Epstein files law complied with? - not today.
Vote on ACA? - maybe next year.
Republicans: Hide, obstruct, lie, delay, deny.
He wants his depo tape made public - no again.
The second strike boat video? - nope.
Epstein files law complied with? - not today.
Vote on ACA? - maybe next year.
Republicans: Hide, obstruct, lie, delay, deny.
December 20, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Jack Smith wants to testify in public - Republicans refuse.
He wants his depo tape made public - no again.
The second strike boat video? - nope.
Epstein files law complied with? - not today.
Vote on ACA? - maybe next year.
Republicans: Hide, obstruct, lie, delay, deny.
He wants his depo tape made public - no again.
The second strike boat video? - nope.
Epstein files law complied with? - not today.
Vote on ACA? - maybe next year.
Republicans: Hide, obstruct, lie, delay, deny.
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"RFKJr directs that the US instantly put every child at risk of immediate death."
BREAKING: RFKJr directs that the US instantly stop recommending all vaccinations for children. www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
Under RFK Jr., U.S. plans to stop recommending most vaccines, defer to doctors
The plan, which is not finalized, suggests children get fewer shots and shifts to a model telling parents to consult doctors to make their own vaccine choices.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 20, 2025 at 1:13 AM
"RFKJr directs that the US instantly put every child at risk of immediate death."
As we move toward the longest night, a reflection for Blue Christmas and Winter Solstice.
May you know the peace and comfort that only shimmers in the dark.
"Blue Christmas" open.substack.com/pub/dianabut...
May you know the peace and comfort that only shimmers in the dark.
"Blue Christmas" open.substack.com/pub/dianabut...
Blue Christmas
A father teaches his daughter the beauty of blue
open.substack.com
December 20, 2025 at 1:07 AM
As we move toward the longest night, a reflection for Blue Christmas and Winter Solstice.
May you know the peace and comfort that only shimmers in the dark.
"Blue Christmas" open.substack.com/pub/dianabut...
May you know the peace and comfort that only shimmers in the dark.
"Blue Christmas" open.substack.com/pub/dianabut...
This. A thousand times this.
"His law is love and His gospel is peace."
From my friends @interfaithalliance.org. #LovenotICE
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eALK...
"His law is love and His gospel is peace."
From my friends @interfaithalliance.org. #LovenotICE
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eALK...
Choose Love Not ICE
YouTube video by Interfaith Alliance
www.youtube.com
December 19, 2025 at 10:39 PM
This. A thousand times this.
"His law is love and His gospel is peace."
From my friends @interfaithalliance.org. #LovenotICE
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eALK...
"His law is love and His gospel is peace."
From my friends @interfaithalliance.org. #LovenotICE
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eALK...
Not sure what to make of this.
December 18, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Not sure what to make of this.
Pretty certain the Kennedy bust is going to wind up in the basement - or at the bottom of the Potomac.
December 18, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Pretty certain the Kennedy bust is going to wind up in the basement - or at the bottom of the Potomac.
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These are the people who are willing to go on the record.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/18/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/18/u...
December 18, 2025 at 5:26 PM
These are the people who are willing to go on the record.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/18/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/18/u...
I was just on the phone with an AI robot who chastised me for using "pro-fan-it-y" in a mechanic fake voice.
December 18, 2025 at 5:55 PM
I was just on the phone with an AI robot who chastised me for using "pro-fan-it-y" in a mechanic fake voice.
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Honored to see my work alongside that of @dianabutlerbass.bsky.social and so many other great writers
Congrats @katherinestewart.bsky.social! Money, Lies and God: Inside the Movement to Destroy American Democracy was named a Top 10 Book of 2025 by So What Faith! - sowhatfaith.com/2025/12/17/1...
December 18, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Honored to see my work alongside that of @dianabutlerbass.bsky.social and so many other great writers
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Hegseth just held his #Christmas Worship Service at the Pentagon. Here's my report featuring remarks by Franklin Graham, who praised a "God of War" & read a Bible passage often used to justify genocide: publicwitness.wordandway.org/p/at-pentago...
At Pentagon Christmas Service, Franklin Graham Praises “God of War”
Speaking at a “Christmas Worship Service” at the Pentagon, evangelist Franklin Graham celebrated that God is not just a God of love but also of hate and war.
publicwitness.wordandway.org
December 17, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Hegseth just held his #Christmas Worship Service at the Pentagon. Here's my report featuring remarks by Franklin Graham, who praised a "God of War" & read a Bible passage often used to justify genocide: publicwitness.wordandway.org/p/at-pentago...
Love. Not ICE.
ICE’s cruelty is tearing our neighbors apart during the holiest time of the year.
As faithful Americans, we demand that ICE stop attacking our neighbors.
Watch our new ad with @protectdemocracy.org and then head over to LoveNotICE.org to add your name to our letter.
#LoveNotICE
As faithful Americans, we demand that ICE stop attacking our neighbors.
Watch our new ad with @protectdemocracy.org and then head over to LoveNotICE.org to add your name to our letter.
#LoveNotICE
December 18, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Love. Not ICE.