Chris Damian
@cdamianwrites.bsky.social
JD, CSMA. I write on Catholicism, (homo)sexuality, race, creativity. Occasionally mistaken for a theologian (which I am not). Corporate attorney on the side. https://linktr.ee/chrisdamian
This is an interesting turn. Partly due to tariffs, US company iRobot (Roomba maker) has filed for bankruptcy and is being taken over by a Chinese company. China literally taking over US business partly because of our tariffs policy.
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Roomba maker iRobot files for bankruptcy, pursues manufacturer buyout
iRobot, the maker of the Roomba vacuum cleaner, filed for bankruptcy protection on Sunday, saying that it would go private after being bought by Picea Robotics.
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December 15, 2025 at 8:32 PM
This is an interesting turn. Partly due to tariffs, US company iRobot (Roomba maker) has filed for bankruptcy and is being taken over by a Chinese company. China literally taking over US business partly because of our tariffs policy.
www.cnbc.com/amp/2025/12/...
www.cnbc.com/amp/2025/12/...
Spending the afternoon with 5000 Minnesotans of faith to examine our country’s authoritarian turn and how we will stand with our vulnerable neighbors.
December 13, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Spending the afternoon with 5000 Minnesotans of faith to examine our country’s authoritarian turn and how we will stand with our vulnerable neighbors.
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Augsburg University’s president condemned the detention of a student by federal immigration agents on campus Saturday afternoon, calling the encounter a violation of the university’s private property and its values.
Augsburg president decries ‘illegal’ ICE detention of a student on private campus
University officials say agents refused to provide a judicial warrant before taking the student from a private parking lot on campus.
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December 8, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Augsburg University’s president condemned the detention of a student by federal immigration agents on campus Saturday afternoon, calling the encounter a violation of the university’s private property and its values.
Since I started writing about seminary formation and toxic narratives about SSA in the Church, I've had many priests reach out. One priest agreed to do an interview, where we discuss his seminary formation, homosexuality, his sexual life, and more...
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An interview with a gay priest
"Are you celibate?" "No."
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December 8, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Since I started writing about seminary formation and toxic narratives about SSA in the Church, I've had many priests reach out. One priest agreed to do an interview, where we discuss his seminary formation, homosexuality, his sexual life, and more...
chrisdamian.substack.com/p/an-intervi...
chrisdamian.substack.com/p/an-intervi...
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ok it’s legitimately funny that they can’t even throw red meat to Catholics without falling into heresy
December 8, 2025 at 6:19 PM
ok it’s legitimately funny that they can’t even throw red meat to Catholics without falling into heresy
Let me add a comparison point. An estimated 4% of priests were child abusers. So if we should treat all immigrants as violent criminals, we should treat all priests as child abusers.
This is preposterous, and Catholics should be outraged.
This is preposterous, and Catholics should be outraged.
December 6, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Let me add a comparison point. An estimated 4% of priests were child abusers. So if we should treat all immigrants as violent criminals, we should treat all priests as child abusers.
This is preposterous, and Catholics should be outraged.
This is preposterous, and Catholics should be outraged.
A few days ago I shared the story of a friend who can’t have kids because of the substandard care provided by her Christian physician. Since then, more than 150 people have shared their stories related to NFP and NaPro, many of them stories of harm…
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Women share stories of manipulation and harm from their Catholic NFP and NaPro providers...
If you are an NFP or NaPro advocate or practitioner, I hope that what has been shared here can be helpful for you as well.
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November 30, 2025 at 4:53 PM
A few days ago I shared the story of a friend who can’t have kids because of the substandard care provided by her Christian physician. Since then, more than 150 people have shared their stories related to NFP and NaPro, many of them stories of harm…
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Just want to note that this is Fox News on the same day.
One covers police investigating a threatening anti-ICE poster, while the other covers the Trump admin pardoning a Jan 6 defendant who threatened to shoot FBI agents.
One covers police investigating a threatening anti-ICE poster, while the other covers the Trump admin pardoning a Jan 6 defendant who threatened to shoot FBI agents.
November 15, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Just want to note that this is Fox News on the same day.
One covers police investigating a threatening anti-ICE poster, while the other covers the Trump admin pardoning a Jan 6 defendant who threatened to shoot FBI agents.
One covers police investigating a threatening anti-ICE poster, while the other covers the Trump admin pardoning a Jan 6 defendant who threatened to shoot FBI agents.
“Legends attract the very best in our times, just as ideologies attract the average, and whispered tales of gruesome secret powers behind the scenes attract the very worst.”
Hannah Arendt in 1950,
reflecting on the totalitarianism she had just witnessed in the West
Hannah Arendt in 1950,
reflecting on the totalitarianism she had just witnessed in the West
October 30, 2025 at 9:29 PM
“Legends attract the very best in our times, just as ideologies attract the average, and whispered tales of gruesome secret powers behind the scenes attract the very worst.”
Hannah Arendt in 1950,
reflecting on the totalitarianism she had just witnessed in the West
Hannah Arendt in 1950,
reflecting on the totalitarianism she had just witnessed in the West
Where are all the Christians who reject false sin-based identities and insist on use of true identities? Maybe we should refer to these people as they most truly are: beloved children of God.
October 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Where are all the Christians who reject false sin-based identities and insist on use of true identities? Maybe we should refer to these people as they most truly are: beloved children of God.
Catholicism is kind of agnostic about whether nations should have kings or presidents. But it’s not agnostic about this.
October 22, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Catholicism is kind of agnostic about whether nations should have kings or presidents. But it’s not agnostic about this.
In my latest interview, Greg and I talk about how it took him years to realize what he went through was conversion therapy, how that counselor’s bad advice drove him to hurt others, and what accountability and healing have looked like since…
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The Dark Side of Conversion Therapy No One Talks About - Chiles v Salazar
YouTube video by Chris Damian
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October 20, 2025 at 2:15 PM
In my latest interview, Greg and I talk about how it took him years to realize what he went through was conversion therapy, how that counselor’s bad advice drove him to hurt others, and what accountability and healing have looked like since…
m.youtube.com/watch?v=4kAc...
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I am grateful to @lukeslamdunkwilson.bsky.social, @cdamianwrites.bsky.social, @mfsavoices.org, and Darren Calhoun for courageously raising their voices for queer youth and for reform in religious communities. ❤️
The Supreme Court seems likely to overrule a law banning conversion therapy for minors, horrifying queer faith leaders and their allies after years of fighting to protect queer children.
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The Christian Activists Supporting a Conversion Therapy Ban
“It’s about affirming that every person, including every queer person, bears the divine image and deserves to live free from psychological and spiritual harm,” Bridget Cabrera said.
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October 16, 2025 at 8:17 PM
I am grateful to @lukeslamdunkwilson.bsky.social, @cdamianwrites.bsky.social, @mfsavoices.org, and Darren Calhoun for courageously raising their voices for queer youth and for reform in religious communities. ❤️
Going to the No Kings protest in Minneapolis today if anyone wants to come along! Starts at 1 at The Commons. Wear yellow!
October 18, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Going to the No Kings protest in Minneapolis today if anyone wants to come along! Starts at 1 at The Commons. Wear yellow!
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As the Vatican publicizes its changing tone on the LGBTQ community, a new generation of current and former Roman Catholic content creators are shining a spotlight on high-control pockets of homophobia and so-called "conversion therapy" within the church.
Queer current, former Catholics confront conversion therapy, homophobia
Like a lot of kids, gay, straight, and in-between, Cade Bradley recalls his middle school years as having been a “socially awkward and confused phase in life."
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October 16, 2025 at 9:32 PM
As the Vatican publicizes its changing tone on the LGBTQ community, a new generation of current and former Roman Catholic content creators are shining a spotlight on high-control pockets of homophobia and so-called "conversion therapy" within the church.
Catholics often say the Church’s teaching on homosexuality is timeless—unchanging since the beginning. But what if that’s not true?
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The Catholic Church’s “Ex-Gay” Pyramid Scheme Exposed
YouTube video by Chris Damian
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October 16, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Catholics often say the Church’s teaching on homosexuality is timeless—unchanging since the beginning. But what if that’s not true?
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I read the studies so you don’t have to
How reliable are the claims of Joseph Nicolosi, Jr.?
Nicolosi's own study is valuable as an illustration of why one should be skeptical of him.
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October 10, 2025 at 5:15 PM
I read the studies so you don’t have to
People who oppose conversion therapy need to take a hard look at ourselves and how we’re tackling this issue.
Chiles oral arguments reminded me of the disastrous Trump-Biden debate, where Biden said some truths really badly, and Trump told a bunch of lies really compellingly.
Chiles oral arguments reminded me of the disastrous Trump-Biden debate, where Biden said some truths really badly, and Trump told a bunch of lies really compellingly.
October 8, 2025 at 1:30 PM
People who oppose conversion therapy need to take a hard look at ourselves and how we’re tackling this issue.
Chiles oral arguments reminded me of the disastrous Trump-Biden debate, where Biden said some truths really badly, and Trump told a bunch of lies really compellingly.
Chiles oral arguments reminded me of the disastrous Trump-Biden debate, where Biden said some truths really badly, and Trump told a bunch of lies really compellingly.
A number of friends upset at how the Chiles oral arguments went today. But here’s the thing… whether or not the Supreme Court upholds conversion therapy bans, our job is the same
October 7, 2025 at 8:19 PM
A number of friends upset at how the Chiles oral arguments went today. But here’s the thing… whether or not the Supreme Court upholds conversion therapy bans, our job is the same
A lot of Christian organizations and leaders are spreading misinformation about conversion therapy right now. This really damages the credibility of the Church and leads to harm. We need to be much more attentive to this.
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Christian group ‘deceived’ supreme court about LGBTQ+ research, cited scholars say
Exclusive: Experts say Alliance Defending Freedom, arguing to revive conversion therapy, ‘profoundly misrepresented’ their work in case threatening trans and queer youth
www.theguardian.com
October 6, 2025 at 8:33 PM
A lot of Christian organizations and leaders are spreading misinformation about conversion therapy right now. This really damages the credibility of the Church and leads to harm. We need to be much more attentive to this.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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I thought bearing false witness was bad. But I guess we are on bible 2.0 now.
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Christian group ‘deceived’ supreme court about LGBTQ+ research, cited scholars say
Exclusive: Experts say Alliance Defending Freedom, arguing to revive conversion therapy, ‘profoundly misrepresented’ their work in case threatening trans and queer youth
www.theguardian.com
October 6, 2025 at 10:32 AM
I thought bearing false witness was bad. But I guess we are on bible 2.0 now.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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They literally just fought a Supreme Court case for the right to racially profile. It was in the news!
DHS's Tricia McLaughlin: "It is a disgusting smear to say there is racial profiling going on."
October 6, 2025 at 4:49 PM
They literally just fought a Supreme Court case for the right to racially profile. It was in the news!
Now on Spotify ☺️
Spotify – Web Player
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October 5, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Now on Spotify ☺️
My Chicago friends are sharing 2 experiences of ICE:
1. Agents standing around doing nothing
2. Agents creating fear in communities that felt safe before they were there
They want ICE gone, and they’re getting radicalized against ICE because of its escalating tactics.
1. Agents standing around doing nothing
2. Agents creating fear in communities that felt safe before they were there
They want ICE gone, and they’re getting radicalized against ICE because of its escalating tactics.
October 4, 2025 at 6:03 PM
My Chicago friends are sharing 2 experiences of ICE:
1. Agents standing around doing nothing
2. Agents creating fear in communities that felt safe before they were there
They want ICE gone, and they’re getting radicalized against ICE because of its escalating tactics.
1. Agents standing around doing nothing
2. Agents creating fear in communities that felt safe before they were there
They want ICE gone, and they’re getting radicalized against ICE because of its escalating tactics.
In this latest interview, licensed psychologist and Catholic author Dr. Julia Sadusky joins us to talk about real-world care for gender-questioning teens!
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Helping Families Navigate Gender Questions - A Catholic Therapist's Perspective (Chiles v Salazar)
YouTube video by Chris Damian
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October 3, 2025 at 12:48 PM
In this latest interview, licensed psychologist and Catholic author Dr. Julia Sadusky joins us to talk about real-world care for gender-questioning teens!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HYG...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HYG...