Mara Richards Bim
@marabim.bsky.social
The good kind of #Baptist. #Pastor and #Justice & #Advocacy Fellow at Royal Lane Baptist Church in #Dallas. Religion reporter at @baptistnews.com #Texas #Democrat 💙 mararichardsbim.com I notesfromthebrink.substack.com
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that isn't just racial profiling -- this sounds a lot like ethnic cleansing.
Officials prepare immigration operation in Minnesota that would focus on Somali immigrants, source tells AP, as Trump says he doesn't want Somalis in U.S.
Federal authorities plan operation in Minnesota focusing on Somali immigrants, AP source says
Federal authorities are preparing an immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota, focusing on Somali immigrants living unlawfully in the U.S.
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December 3, 2025 at 12:41 PM
that isn't just racial profiling -- this sounds a lot like ethnic cleansing.
Thank you @wordandway.bsky.social and @briankaylor.bsky.social for the opportunity to contribute to this week’s Advent reflections.
“God is always on the side of the oppressed and the marginalized. God is never on the side of empires and their despot rulers — particularly those who claim God’s mantle for evil.”
– @marabim.bsky.social
– @marabim.bsky.social
Unsettling Advent 2025, Day 3
“Having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they left for their own country by another road.” (Matthew 2:12)
advent.wordandway.org
December 3, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Thank you @wordandway.bsky.social and @briankaylor.bsky.social for the opportunity to contribute to this week’s Advent reflections.
My latest with @baptistnews.com “That these masked men — and they are mostly men — are allowed to operate as a nameless, faceless, clandestine police force in America epitomizes the surreal landscape we find ourselves in today.” baptistnews.com/article/what...
What you need to know about Trump’s Secret Police Force – Baptist News Global
Democratic-led cities are being assaulted by masked men. These federal agents under the purview of Department of Homeland Security
baptistnews.com
December 3, 2025 at 7:25 PM
My latest with @baptistnews.com “That these masked men — and they are mostly men — are allowed to operate as a nameless, faceless, clandestine police force in America epitomizes the surreal landscape we find ourselves in today.” baptistnews.com/article/what...
#sblaar25 is halfway over and I’m just getting around to posting. There’s so much to see and do! Friday night kicked off with a great workshop on producing public scholarship with @drleahpayne.bsky.social @swajdan.bsky.social and @bradleyonishi.bsky.social
November 23, 2025 at 11:11 AM
#sblaar25 is halfway over and I’m just getting around to posting. There’s so much to see and do! Friday night kicked off with a great workshop on producing public scholarship with @drleahpayne.bsky.social @swajdan.bsky.social and @bradleyonishi.bsky.social
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Department of Homeland Security & Department of War keep posting videos with Bible verses to justify their imperial violence. But, sure, let's question if #ChristianNationalism is even a thing.
November 23, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Department of Homeland Security & Department of War keep posting videos with Bible verses to justify their imperial violence. But, sure, let's question if #ChristianNationalism is even a thing.
I spend lots of time in the ICE field office and immigration court. People are being kidnapped every day - people who are showing up for their immigration process “doing it the right way.” This video was captured a few months ago by Vecinos Unidos - one of the groups I work with. Watch to the end.
November 22, 2025 at 2:17 AM
I spend lots of time in the ICE field office and immigration court. People are being kidnapped every day - people who are showing up for their immigration process “doing it the right way.” This video was captured a few months ago by Vecinos Unidos - one of the groups I work with. Watch to the end.
On Tuesday, I was at Immigration Court in my clergy collar. The plainclothes agent on the left got in my face with his phone and snapped a photo I said, “would you like to know my name?” He responded, “no we’ve got facial recognition. We’ve got your name and address.” 🧵
November 22, 2025 at 2:03 AM
On Tuesday, I was at Immigration Court in my clergy collar. The plainclothes agent on the left got in my face with his phone and snapped a photo I said, “would you like to know my name?” He responded, “no we’ve got facial recognition. We’ve got your name and address.” 🧵
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November 14, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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@marabim.bsky.social is reporting live from Broadview, IL, outside the ICE facility where peaceful protestors have gathered for interfaith worship. Livestreams available here: www.facebook.com/mara.richard...
November 14, 2025 at 4:14 PM
@marabim.bsky.social is reporting live from Broadview, IL, outside the ICE facility where peaceful protestors have gathered for interfaith worship. Livestreams available here: www.facebook.com/mara.richard...
Thank you @revdrmichaelwoolf.bsky.social for talking with me about what happened in Chicago on All Saint’s Day. Here’s an excerpt of our conversation for @baptistnews.com baptistnews.com/article/a-co...
A conversation with Michael Woolf about ICE and Chicago – Baptist News Global
He joins a long line of clergy who have, in recent weeks, been assaulted by militarized agents from ICE and state police.
baptistnews.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Thank you @revdrmichaelwoolf.bsky.social for talking with me about what happened in Chicago on All Saint’s Day. Here’s an excerpt of our conversation for @baptistnews.com baptistnews.com/article/a-co...
Whaaaat???!!!
incredible photo that's definitely worth at least 1,000 words from Andrew Harnik of Getty
November 6, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Whaaaat???!!!
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Trump has launched seven deadly strikes in the Caribbean Sea.
Remember: no judge or jury has found these boats were trafficking drugs. We're simply taking Trump's word for it.
He’s unilaterally acting as judge, jury, and executioner.
Remember: no judge or jury has found these boats were trafficking drugs. We're simply taking Trump's word for it.
He’s unilaterally acting as judge, jury, and executioner.
October 20, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Trump has launched seven deadly strikes in the Caribbean Sea.
Remember: no judge or jury has found these boats were trafficking drugs. We're simply taking Trump's word for it.
He’s unilaterally acting as judge, jury, and executioner.
Remember: no judge or jury has found these boats were trafficking drugs. We're simply taking Trump's word for it.
He’s unilaterally acting as judge, jury, and executioner.
“One former senior DHS official who was involved in oversight said that what is happening on American streets today ‘gives me goosebumps.’”
October 19, 2025 at 6:24 PM
“One former senior DHS official who was involved in oversight said that what is happening on American streets today ‘gives me goosebumps.’”
A United Methodist pastor was violently arrested at the #Chicago ICE facility in Broadview today. baptistnews.com/article/unit...
United Methodist pastor violently arrested in Chicago – Baptist News Global
Pastor Hannah Kardon of United Church was violently arrested along with eight others at a peaceful protest at the Broadview ICE facility
baptistnews.com
October 17, 2025 at 7:50 PM
A United Methodist pastor was violently arrested at the #Chicago ICE facility in Broadview today. baptistnews.com/article/unit...
#Chicago is literally a war zone. Here’s one of my articles from this week for @baptistnews.com More coming soon. baptistnews.com/article/in-c...
In Chicago, Black and brown people are disappearing – Baptist News Global
That assault is being carried out by a combination of groups — including uniformed Customs and Border Patrol officers.
baptistnews.com
October 17, 2025 at 5:15 PM
#Chicago is literally a war zone. Here’s one of my articles from this week for @baptistnews.com More coming soon. baptistnews.com/article/in-c...
I’m in Chicago for @baptistnews.com Here are some photos from last night’s protest at the detention center.
October 12, 2025 at 10:30 PM
I’m in Chicago for @baptistnews.com Here are some photos from last night’s protest at the detention center.
I watched the Charlie Kirk memorial to document the gospel of MAGA. We should all be very afraid of the heretical theology they are promoting.
baptistnews.com/article/the-...
baptistnews.com/article/the-...
The gospel of MAGA in their own words about Charlie Kirk – Baptist News Global
Last April — long before Charlie Kirk’s untimely and horrific assassination Sept. 10 — I wrote an article about his rise from college dropout to Trump influencer. Since Kirk’s murder, I’ve watched wit...
baptistnews.com
September 29, 2025 at 7:55 PM
I watched the Charlie Kirk memorial to document the gospel of MAGA. We should all be very afraid of the heretical theology they are promoting.
baptistnews.com/article/the-...
baptistnews.com/article/the-...
ICE Deputy Director clearly stating the detainees were the target of today’s shooting.
ACE Deputy Director Madison Sheahan: "Somebody chose to come in and kill these detainees while they were being processed." (Note how administration officials don't have their stories straight on this.)
September 24, 2025 at 8:20 PM
ICE Deputy Director clearly stating the detainees were the target of today’s shooting.
Every Monday morning I participate in a clergy-led prayer vigil outside of the Dallas ICE Administrative Office. This morning, a sniper stood at the top of an adjacent building and took aim. Press is reporting the victims are detainees being loaded onto a bus for transport to a large facility. 🧵
September 24, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Every Monday morning I participate in a clergy-led prayer vigil outside of the Dallas ICE Administrative Office. This morning, a sniper stood at the top of an adjacent building and took aim. Press is reporting the victims are detainees being loaded onto a bus for transport to a large facility. 🧵
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i saw goody proctor making inflammatory posts about charlie kirk
September 15, 2025 at 9:23 PM
i saw goody proctor making inflammatory posts about charlie kirk
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This article I wrote for @baptistnews.com was originally published in April. It’s even more relevant now. I condemn his murder and grieve for his widow and children. And, the mark of spiritual and emotional maturity is the ability to hold multiple truths at once.
baptistnews.com/article/how-...
baptistnews.com/article/how-...
How Charlie Kirk went from college dropout to Trump influencer – Baptist News Global
It seems Charlie Kirk — the Millennial founder of the Christian nationalist powerhouse Turning Point USA — is everywhere these days.
baptistnews.com
September 15, 2025 at 4:06 PM
This article I wrote for @baptistnews.com was originally published in April. It’s even more relevant now. I condemn his murder and grieve for his widow and children. And, the mark of spiritual and emotional maturity is the ability to hold multiple truths at once.
baptistnews.com/article/how-...
baptistnews.com/article/how-...
Thank you @goodfaithmedia.bsky.social for letting me share my story. #baptist #endgunviolence #peace #hope #resist #guns #gardens
September 13, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Thank you @goodfaithmedia.bsky.social for letting me share my story. #baptist #endgunviolence #peace #hope #resist #guns #gardens
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"Those verses were not about the United States military," said Brian Kaylor, a Baptist minister and author. "They weren't really even about any imperial military force, and quite the opposite."
Department of War quotes Bible on social media. Some link it to Christian nationalism.
"Those verses were not about the United States military," said Brian Kaylor, a Baptist minister and author. "They weren't really even about any imperial military force, and quite the opposite."
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September 10, 2025 at 7:26 PM
"Those verses were not about the United States military," said Brian Kaylor, a Baptist minister and author. "They weren't really even about any imperial military force, and quite the opposite."