Karen Martinson Cherwien

She/Her/Hers. Chaplain, Writer, Theologian, Spouse, Mom. Enneagram 5. Viewpoints shared here are my own. Retweet does not imply endorsement.

[Karen Martinson Cherwien @kcherwien]

It's HERE!!!

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And, of course, extensive gratitude and love to Jeremiah Cherwien and our kids, who constantly support and believe in me (among many other things)!!! None of this is possible without you!!!

Get your copy here: https://t.co/OEbwzW42hr

[Karen Martinson Cherwien @kcherwien]

I developed the idea of pneumaplasticity while I was in CPE, and have been working with it ever since! This book is the culmination of several years of clinical work, writing, and revision. I hope interfaith chaplains and clergy from all backgrounds will find it helpful!

[Karen Martinson Cherwien @kcherwien]

My thanks to @CamScholars for their assistance in bringing this project to completion, as well as to many friends, mentors, and teachers over the years!

[Karen Martinson Cherwien @kcherwien]

@Provokethoughtz Yep... And I'm constantly like, my title is Rev.

[Protect Kamala Harris ✊ @DisavowTrump20]

Rob Reiner:

"Silence in the face of authoritarianism is complicity. Speaking out is a patriotic act. Democracy doesn’t defend itself. It requires participation, vigilance, and courage from ordinary people."

[Keith Ellison @keithellison]

At Friday prayers I joined @mohamudnoor to talk about what families can do to stay safe while ICE is active in our neighborhoods.

We broke down the basics: know your rights, stay connected, and reach out for help if you need it.

Our communities are strongest when we protect each other—and we always will.

[Be A King @BerniceKing]

Quick reminder:

Kindness and justice are not synonymous.

Be kind.
And advocate and work for justice.

As my father said, “Justice at its best is love correcting everything that stands against love.”

[Tim Walz @Tim_Walz]

The American dream starts in the classroom.

Gutting the Department of Education and defunding our public schools threatens that promise for every child in the nation.

[Karen Martinson Cherwien @kcherwien]

@James_Martell_ As a theologian, I have a few thoughts about certainty and rigidity... 😛

[RNS @RNS]

Listen to RNS national reporter @AlejaCorazonHM on @NPR's Weekend Edition, where she discusses how the ICE crackdown in Chicago is impacting the way Latino migrants are practicing their faith.
https://t.co/VNDnU1XuHq

[Center on Budget @CenterOnBudget]

Punchbowl reports “White House officials determined they do not have the authority” to use contingency reserves —billions of $ that Congress provided for use when SNAP funding is inadequate— to fund Nov. SNAP benefits. But, that’s not what USDA’s now-deleted shutdown plan says:

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

WHO statement on autism-related issues

The World Health Organization (WHO) emphasizes that there is currently no conclusive scientific evidence confirming a possible link between autism and use of acetaminophen (also known as paracetamol) during pregnancy.

Globally, nearly 62 million people (1 in 127) have autism spectrum disorder, a diverse group of conditions related to development of the brain. Although awareness and diagnosis have improved in recent years, the exact causes of #autism have not been established, and it is understood there are multiple factors that can be involved.

Extensive research has been undertaken over the past decade, including large-scale studies, looking into links between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism. At this time, no consistent association has been established.

WHO recommends that all women continue to follow advice of their doctors or health workers, who can help assess individual circumstances and recommend necessary medicines.
Any medicine should be used with caution during pregnancy, especially in the first three months, and in line with advice from health professionals.

Also, a robust, extensive evidence base exists showing childhood vaccines do not cause autism. Large, high-quality  studies from many countries have all reached the same conclusion. Original studies suggesting a link were flawed and have been discredited. 
Since 1999, independent experts advising WHO have repeatedly confirmed that vaccines - including those with thiomersal or aluminum - do not cause autism or other developmental disorders.

Childhood vaccine schedules are developed through a careful, extensive and evidence-based process involving global experts and country input.
The childhood immunization schedule, carefully guided by WHO, has been adopted by all countries, and has saved at least 154 million lives over the past 50 years. The schedule remains essential for the health and wellbeing of every child and every community. These schedules have continually evolved with science and now safeguard children, adolescents and adults against 30 infectious diseases.

Every vaccine recommendation by the Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization (SAGE), an independent advisory group to WHO, is grounded in rigorous review of evidence and carefully designed to offer the best protection against serious diseases and to be delivered when most needed.

When immunization schedules are delayed or disrupted, or altered without evidence review, there is a sharp increase in the risk of infection not only for the child, but also for the wider community.
Infants too young to be vaccinated and people with weakened immune systems or underlying health conditions are at greatest risk.

Autism and neurodevelopmental disorders are among priority mental health and neurological conditions being discussed at the 4th UN High-Level Meeting on NCDs and mental health this Thursday, 25 September.
As a global community, we need to do more to understand the causes of autism and how best to care for and support the needs of autistic people and their families.

WHO is committed to advancing this goal working together with partners including autistic-led organizations and other organizations representing persons with lived experience.
WHO also stands with people who are living with autism and their families, a dignified community entitled to evidence-based considerations free of stigma.

Full statement: https://t.co/xxGS3NWoaI

[Karen Martinson Cherwien @kcherwien]

Interesting... I'm drawing connections to process theology already... https://t.co/UuQLryvJ24

[Max Tani @maxwelltani]

The union representing the musicians from Jimmy Kimmel’s band releases a statement calling the FCC’s pressure on Disney “state censorship.”

[Karen Martinson Cherwien @kcherwien]

Feel like I'm quoting Bonhoeffer an awful lot lately... His theology/writings are all the more applicable when the contexts seem to be approaching one another...

[Rev. Benjamin Cremer @Brcremer]

“Thoughts and prayers.”

“There is something deeply hypocritical about praying for a problem you are unwilling to resolve.” -Miroslav Volf