Ryan Taylor

Network Coffee House & Urban Mercy in downtown Denver. Hoosier by birth. Author of Awkward Spirituality. (he/him/hizzle)

[Ryan Taylor @accessryan]

This whole thread is painful, beautiful, & true.

[Ryan Taylor @accessryan]

Fear based idolizing of the biblical text can take far more credit for our earth mess than most realize.

This is why ex-fundamentalists are as loud as we are. We see the genocidal influence of toxic theological practice everywhere we turn every hour of the day.

[Ryan Taylor @accessryan]

The direct line between elitist biblical interpretation and climate change, wealth gap, colonization, patriarchy, hate crimes, etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc.

[Mike Johnston @MikeJohnstonCO]

Addressing Denver’s homelessness and affordable housing crisis will be my top priority as Mayor.

I’m honored to have the endorsement of so many folks who are leading the city on tackling these issues, & excited to work together to make a real difference. https://t.co/zowZOqT5L0

[Ryan Taylor @accessryan]

What if Crucifixion Is Not Salvific? https://t.co/ODCgnabJvu

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Happy Judas Day to all you Judas’s out there!

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@Franklin_Graham @60Minutes @LesleyRStahl @RepMTG Oh. You’re not joking.
This isn’t satire or sarcasm.

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And the media sits back & counts their money.

[Ryan Taylor @accessryan]

The controversy surrounding the womens championship game feels so American.
Young people doing their thing.
Old white guys policing/racially inciting.
Black community rightly responds.
And now the LSU player chirps on & on bringing attention to herself with no mentor stepping in?

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@lladnar42 @onbeing Yes and yes!

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“We’re not playing to win, we’re playing to play.” ~ Rick Rubin

Just try to imagine the difference…

[Ryan Taylor @accessryan]

Storm watching by the Flatrock River, Columbus IN. Chillin on top of the Millrace lookout tower.

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@cariebehounek Oh, it makes you want to hang out with him. It resonates so deeply and is so helpful especially for naturally creative types.

[Ryan Taylor @accessryan]

I’m in Hoosierville visiting my mom this week & we intensely disagree on pretty much all things religion & politics.

Throughout our relationship I’ve learned what bridges all divides between us is a well timed fart.

If I run for office some day you’ll know & smell my platform

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@cariebehounek You’re gonna love it!

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You’re a fool for this one, Rick.

THIS is really good.

[Lakota Man @LakotaMan1]

It wasn’t Sandy Hook that normalized children dying from mass shootings. It was Wounded Knee, Dec 29, 1890. — Let’s be honest.

[Ryan Taylor @accessryan]

Last week, 2 Denver youths died due to gun violence and the loudest voices are calling for harsher punishments for youth offenders.
The loudest voices are always the voice of "peacekeepers" while the ones Jesus described as blessed are the "peacemakers."

[Ryan Taylor @accessryan]

The idea of peacekeeping usually involves rhetoric surrounding toughness and law & order. Harsher consequences for offenders.
The idea of peacemaking is about changing the conditions that produce violence and harm. Deeply intentional relationships with those who are struggling.

[Ryan Taylor @accessryan]

@millerkopp A couple of podcasts: Learning How to See with Brian McLaren and the Bible for Normal People
I’d recommend exploring our psychological sense of perception right alongside learning the biblical text. Listen for the sound of humility & possibility in whoever you decide to listen to