A journey of theological exploration with the tattooed theologian Dillon Naber Cruz
It’s my birthday week and instead of celebrating so far, I’m reliving the GenX anxiety of an impending nuclear war because Donald Trump decided to bomb Iran. Years ago, Epstein made a prediction that Trump would bomb Iran if he “was cornered like a rat.” That prediction seems to be coming to fruition this week …
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Dr. Kevin M. Young was a pastor in distress as doubts plagued him. A spiritual retreat at a Cistercian monastery in in New York helped change all that as he engaged ancient faith practices from The Way. That experience is detailed in Dr. Young's fantastic book Reconstruct Your Faith: Ancient Ways to Make Your Relationship …
I was recently asked to talk about the theology of food on the popular Heretic Happy Hour podcast. My background as a permaculture informed theologian made this an interesting topic to discuss. Also joining the show were writers Lauren Cibene and Derrick Weston. Lauren and Derrick brought a great deal of knowledge and theological wisdom …
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Stephen Miller’s rabid hatred of immigrants who aren’t “white” is playing out on America’s streets with devastating effect. DHS goon squads from I.C.E. and the Border Patrol have been given license to racially profile people as they wreak havoc in cities across the country. Regardless of the legal status of many immigrants, they have been …
On this week's episode the Fundamentalist F*ckwittery is brought to you by Sheriff Chad Bianco. He's running for California Governor as a Republican. Bianco is a Christofascist Trump supporting election denier. We also talk about breaking news stories. Full audio episode: GSP Episode 71 https://youtu.be/lhx23AdLlXA https://youtu.be/gGHqpj56GVo https://youtu.be/LkXf64-dkm8 https://youtu.be/02rxVxWMx4A https://youtu.be/cNgZAe8QmIc
You've been in the news a lot lately because you have some sort of monomania regarding the antichrist. As a theologian, I may be able to help you understand some things in order to assuage your seeming fears. I can't tell you precisely who the antichrist "is" because there is no 21st century person who …
PA State Rep for the 49th district, Rep. Izzy, sat down with the God Squad Pod's co-hosts Dillon Naber Cruz and Desimber Rose to talk about the Catholic Church's teachings about immigration. Full Episode (audio only) Rep Izzy on the God Squad Pod https://youtu.be/EJpA2b3HTTU?si=4PIw69EtTFEVFErh https://youtu.be/2NGP8wKKyhE?si=YGxN-ZMxhvWkBA5c https://youtu.be/YPnkNFoeb50?si=qOS66Vk6ulQcM_xp https://youtu.be/rb_WjL_ma1A?si=VjnrZXsJTsCHeCbL
It's being said that there is a masculinity crisis in America. There is a male loneliness epidemic in America. Both of these statements are being made a lot on social media and in other forums seemingly on a daily basis. The bitter irony is that the ones making these statements are the ones who are …
Evangelical Christians in America have for decades been crying "Persecution!" whenever they don't get their way in the political sphere or in waging their perpetual culture wars against anything and anyone they don't like. For these Christians anything that doesn't amount Christian supremacy in all spheres is persecution. It's a cry that has long rang …
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Author and social media star April Ajoy sat down with the Desimber Rose and the Tattooed Theologian, Dillon Naber Cruz, on the God Squad Pod to talk about her must-read book Star Spangled Jesus. She's hilarious and her lived experience in Christian nationalism makes her book compelling reading. I highly recommend it. https://youtu.be/AnwcH2Oq1p0?si=FNYWokwD978WRd1x https://youtu.be/R6ETQVHy3JY?si=_nuxmtkYGjpHr8r5 https://youtu.be/NZ72RszO1ME?si=A3o-FpU7iN0g3PjX …
Continue reading Highlights from April Ajoy’s appearance on the God Squad Pod
The Tattooed Theologian 