Matthew J Frizzell, PhD
@useurwords.bsky.social
theo-ethics nerd, liberation theologian (PhD Chicago Theological Seminary); girl dad; irreverent GenX; Chicago south sider; spiritually grumpy; audiophile & funk-lovin’ blutopian; do unto others, their welfare is your welfare; hope is defiant; #cofchrist
“Christian nationalism” is a deceptive irony.
1. Immigrants are more American than nationalism can be. A nation of diverse strangers, aliens stolen, and refugees built on genocidal betrayal of indigenous persons & racist capitalism.
2. Jesus Christ was not a citizen of Rome. He was crucified by it.
1. Immigrants are more American than nationalism can be. A nation of diverse strangers, aliens stolen, and refugees built on genocidal betrayal of indigenous persons & racist capitalism.
2. Jesus Christ was not a citizen of Rome. He was crucified by it.
December 17, 2025 at 1:37 PM
“Christian nationalism” is a deceptive irony.
1. Immigrants are more American than nationalism can be. A nation of diverse strangers, aliens stolen, and refugees built on genocidal betrayal of indigenous persons & racist capitalism.
2. Jesus Christ was not a citizen of Rome. He was crucified by it.
1. Immigrants are more American than nationalism can be. A nation of diverse strangers, aliens stolen, and refugees built on genocidal betrayal of indigenous persons & racist capitalism.
2. Jesus Christ was not a citizen of Rome. He was crucified by it.
Public transit teaches the basic values of democracy. All can ride & deserve access. All pay, all benefit. No first class & economy. Don’t be a fool; respect those around you. Democracy will take you where you need to go together. “We the people” isn’t a metaphor the train/bus/roadway. #democracy
December 10, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Public transit teaches the basic values of democracy. All can ride & deserve access. All pay, all benefit. No first class & economy. Don’t be a fool; respect those around you. Democracy will take you where you need to go together. “We the people” isn’t a metaphor the train/bus/roadway. #democracy
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I understand this. Please tell me you do, too.
October 5, 2025 at 6:30 PM
I understand this. Please tell me you do, too.
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This is what a judicial warrant looks like. If a federal agent shows up at your door with a warrant that doesn’t have the judge’s signature, you don’t have to let them in.
Contact PIRC at 1-888-622-1510 if a federal agent shows up at your residence or workplace. #KnowYourRights
Contact PIRC at 1-888-622-1510 if a federal agent shows up at your residence or workplace. #KnowYourRights
September 27, 2025 at 9:28 PM
This is what a judicial warrant looks like. If a federal agent shows up at your door with a warrant that doesn’t have the judge’s signature, you don’t have to let them in.
Contact PIRC at 1-888-622-1510 if a federal agent shows up at your residence or workplace. #KnowYourRights
Contact PIRC at 1-888-622-1510 if a federal agent shows up at your residence or workplace. #KnowYourRights
Propaganda builds the case. Organized violence against “Others” defines them as different, unequal and inferior. “We are not the same” is the essential logic of otherness to justify violence through use of laws, police and military, vigilante groups, and individual acts of violence.
September 23, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Propaganda builds the case. Organized violence against “Others” defines them as different, unequal and inferior. “We are not the same” is the essential logic of otherness to justify violence through use of laws, police and military, vigilante groups, and individual acts of violence.
More premeditated domestic terrorism chicago.suntimes.com/nation-world...
Police say they have recovered writings in a car used by suspect in shootings of Minnesota lawmakers
In separate shootings of Democratic legislators, state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed and state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were wounded.
chicago.suntimes.com
June 14, 2025 at 5:49 PM
More premeditated domestic terrorism chicago.suntimes.com/nation-world...
Those who oppose MAGa and fascism a la Trump might reconsider Harry G Frankfurt’s clear distinction between lying and bullshit. #onbullshit #harryfrankfurt youtube.com/watch?v=o0MF...
On Bullshit - Harry Frankfurt (2005)
YouTube video by Philosophy Overdose
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May 26, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Those who oppose MAGa and fascism a la Trump might reconsider Harry G Frankfurt’s clear distinction between lying and bullshit. #onbullshit #harryfrankfurt youtube.com/watch?v=o0MF...
With a long list to blame, they’ve convinced us that US citizens have no rights to healthcare, education, or welfare but the privileged need more control & tax cuts. #refusefascism
May 21, 2025 at 1:42 AM
With a long list to blame, they’ve convinced us that US citizens have no rights to healthcare, education, or welfare but the privileged need more control & tax cuts. #refusefascism
This is horrifying. Stop the genocide. www.bbc.com/news/videos/...
Israeli 'bunker buster' bombs used in Gaza hospital strike, experts say
CCTV footage obtained and verified by the BBC shows the moment before impact and the immediate aftermath. Munitions experts told BBC Verify that the strikes and destruction are consistent with the use...
www.bbc.com
May 15, 2025 at 1:48 PM
This is horrifying. Stop the genocide. www.bbc.com/news/videos/...
Human rights are human rights regardless of identity. Equality before the law is equality before the law regardless of identity. #equalrights #stopthehate
May 7, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Human rights are human rights regardless of identity. Equality before the law is equality before the law regardless of identity. #equalrights #stopthehate
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May 5, 2025 at 8:14 PM
You and millions of other people rely on the NPR Network for trustworthy journalism.
NPR’s editorial integrity and independence are non-negotiable. It’s a promise we make to you – a promise we will fight to keep. Now, we need your support.
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Donate today: n.pr/3EYClNR
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Most Americans frequently use federal science information. But few are concerned that cuts to federal science spending could affect their access to such information, a new poll finds.
Most Americans use federal science information on a weekly basis, a new poll finds
Most Americans frequently use federal science information. But few are concerned that cuts to federal science spending could affect their access to such information, a new poll finds.
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May 6, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Most Americans frequently use federal science information. But few are concerned that cuts to federal science spending could affect their access to such information, a new poll finds.
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Thousands of transgender troops who have served our nation honorably will soon be purged from the military because of their identity. It is shameful that the Supreme Court’s majority won’t even explain why it greenlit this mass act of unconstitutional discrimination. slate.com/news-and-pol...
May 6, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Thousands of transgender troops who have served our nation honorably will soon be purged from the military because of their identity. It is shameful that the Supreme Court’s majority won’t even explain why it greenlit this mass act of unconstitutional discrimination. slate.com/news-and-pol...
The odd position that the US needs less government instead of equal legal protections and fair taxation of wealth, takes a media industry to sustain. #propagandanotpropaganda #corporatewelfare
May 5, 2025 at 5:11 PM
The odd position that the US needs less government instead of equal legal protections and fair taxation of wealth, takes a media industry to sustain. #propagandanotpropaganda #corporatewelfare
The MAGA/GOP approach to immigrants is morally reprehensible. It’s evil from the perspective of human equality and basic rights based in the imago dei. The US has become even more unsafe for anyone not white. Based on Matthew 25, this country is anti-Christ. #americanevil #refusefascism
May 2, 2025 at 10:16 PM
The MAGA/GOP approach to immigrants is morally reprehensible. It’s evil from the perspective of human equality and basic rights based in the imago dei. The US has become even more unsafe for anyone not white. Based on Matthew 25, this country is anti-Christ. #americanevil #refusefascism
Tyrannical Capitalism
In democratic capitalism, the government’s role is regulation, governing markets, maintaining rights and competition by busting monopolies.
In tyrannical capitalism, the role of government is to ensure domination of property, rights of capital to rule, & protect the rich.
In democratic capitalism, the government’s role is regulation, governing markets, maintaining rights and competition by busting monopolies.
In tyrannical capitalism, the role of government is to ensure domination of property, rights of capital to rule, & protect the rich.
April 25, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Tyrannical Capitalism
In democratic capitalism, the government’s role is regulation, governing markets, maintaining rights and competition by busting monopolies.
In tyrannical capitalism, the role of government is to ensure domination of property, rights of capital to rule, & protect the rich.
In democratic capitalism, the government’s role is regulation, governing markets, maintaining rights and competition by busting monopolies.
In tyrannical capitalism, the role of government is to ensure domination of property, rights of capital to rule, & protect the rich.
Don’t ever forget that authoritarianism and pleaure at the appearence of power flow from weakness, helplessness, and fear. Weak men love power because their experience with it limited. #refusefascism #resist Continued…
April 19, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Don’t ever forget that authoritarianism and pleaure at the appearence of power flow from weakness, helplessness, and fear. Weak men love power because their experience with it limited. #refusefascism #resist Continued…
Dear Community of Christ,
This move by the US State department contradicts and opposes World Conference Resolutions 1087, 1184, and 1228. Call and write your representatives as peacemakers and disciples of Jesus. #cofchrist #humanrights #RefuseFascism
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This move by the US State department contradicts and opposes World Conference Resolutions 1087, 1184, and 1228. Call and write your representatives as peacemakers and disciples of Jesus. #cofchrist #humanrights #RefuseFascism
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The State Department is changing its mind about what it calls human rights
The agency's annual human rights reports are being purged of references to prison conditions, political corruption and other abuses.
www.npr.org
April 18, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Dear Community of Christ,
This move by the US State department contradicts and opposes World Conference Resolutions 1087, 1184, and 1228. Call and write your representatives as peacemakers and disciples of Jesus. #cofchrist #humanrights #RefuseFascism
www.npr.org/2025/04/18/n...
This move by the US State department contradicts and opposes World Conference Resolutions 1087, 1184, and 1228. Call and write your representatives as peacemakers and disciples of Jesus. #cofchrist #humanrights #RefuseFascism
www.npr.org/2025/04/18/n...
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AKA bullshit
NBC News reviewed over 100 pages of documents submitted by the federal government in its effort to deport Mahmoud Khalil.
In some instances, the government appears to be relying on unverified tabloid articles. In others, the government claims are clearly erroneous. www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
In some instances, the government appears to be relying on unverified tabloid articles. In others, the government claims are clearly erroneous. www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
Government's case against Mahmoud Khalil is reliant on tabloid accounts, review of evidence shows
Khalil, a permanent U.S. resident who helped lead pro-Palestinian protests, was finished with postgraduate studies when he was arrested on campus and scheduled for deportation.
www.nbcnews.com
April 17, 2025 at 12:50 PM
AKA bullshit
I don’t have words I feel about the US government, it’s apparent abuses of freedom and human rights, and the sense of threat that I’m next because I oppose this abuse of power and idolatrous nationalism. I think America died for me September 12, 2001. We have become what we hate. #refusefascism
April 17, 2025 at 12:51 PM
I don’t have words I feel about the US government, it’s apparent abuses of freedom and human rights, and the sense of threat that I’m next because I oppose this abuse of power and idolatrous nationalism. I think America died for me September 12, 2001. We have become what we hate. #refusefascism