Jacob W. Torbeck's Avatar

Jacob W. Torbeck

@jacobtorbeck

Professor of Theology, Religions, Philosophy, and Ethics | Mysticism & Spirituality | Attention, Memory, and the Divine Ideas

825
Followers
384
Following
588
Posts
04.08.2023
Joined
Posts Following

Latest posts by Jacob W. Torbeck @jacobtorbeck

A display of dragon quest collectible cards. One group is from 1994 featuring artwork of the series heroes and monsters, the other group is from 2025 featuring more sophisticated artwork of the same.

A display of dragon quest collectible cards. One group is from 1994 featuring artwork of the series heroes and monsters, the other group is from 2025 featuring more sophisticated artwork of the same.

Easy way to make me happy and keep me busy for hours? Give me Little cardboard rectangles with pictures of heroes and monsters. 30 years of proven effectiveness.

#dragonquest #carddass

05.03.2026 19:30 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

We must imagine the itsy bitsy spider happy.

02.03.2026 15:11 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
I was born in an Iranian prison. My parents were held in their jails. My uncles lie in their mass graves.
Nothing you can tell me about the crimes of the Iranian regime that I haven't lived in blood and bone.
That doesn't mean I want my people bombed, maimed, killed, their homes in ruins.
If your vision of liberation comes only through the destruction of innocent lives, then it's not freedom you're after.
Sahar Delijani, Iranian author

I was born in an Iranian prison. My parents were held in their jails. My uncles lie in their mass graves. Nothing you can tell me about the crimes of the Iranian regime that I haven't lived in blood and bone. That doesn't mean I want my people bombed, maimed, killed, their homes in ruins. If your vision of liberation comes only through the destruction of innocent lives, then it's not freedom you're after. Sahar Delijani, Iranian author

I am pro Iranian people. I stand with them against their own government’s repression AND against the imperial violence in the form of bombs dropped from the sky from Israel & the US who have already killed hundreds.

I support neither imperialism or dictatorship.

Sahar Delijani said it best:

01.03.2026 13:10 πŸ‘ 10122 πŸ” 3590 πŸ’¬ 42 πŸ“Œ 56
teamfourstar on Instagram: "May she without tea, cast the first shade! #sailormoon #abridged #parodyView all 143 comments" May she without tea, cast the first shade! #sailormoon #abridged #parody

www.instagram.com/reel/DTRHGDn...

28.02.2026 02:02 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

As a former moonie, I both love this and say β€œabsolutely not.” But on the other hand…

28.02.2026 02:00 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Best theology title award 2026

27.02.2026 14:06 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Independent religious, human rights & legal-aid organizations should have regular access to federal immigrant detention centers, including & especially those privately operated. Humane conditions & treatment need to be verified. Assertions that everything is fine are not enough.

26.02.2026 23:18 πŸ‘ 69 πŸ” 32 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2

And in Chicago, it’s called β€œDibs.”

25.02.2026 22:38 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The Cabo citrus zero is nice. I did a 12 pack of that last week. Back to OG Baja blast zero this week.

25.02.2026 22:34 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

For real, though, Awake transports me to a happy place like few albums do. It's back on again to set the morning vibe.

24.02.2026 14:45 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I was working late in my office tonight, listening to Tycho on my speakers, door open, when suddenly the motion sensor activated lights came on. A student getting out of a club meeting popped their head in as they passed. "Nice."

I didn't think I cared what students thought, but I'm chuffed.

24.02.2026 04:30 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

oh!

21.02.2026 15:14 πŸ‘ 22 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0
18.02.2026 23:26 πŸ‘ 4647 πŸ” 1254 πŸ’¬ 10 πŸ“Œ 4
Video thumbnail

I don’t know who needs to hear Jesse Jackson leading the kids on Sesame Street in this beautiful call-and-response reminding them that every child is somebody, but here it is

17.02.2026 11:41 πŸ‘ 21764 πŸ” 7744 πŸ’¬ 299 πŸ“Œ 637
Preview
Judge orders ICE to allow Catholics access to Chicago-area detention center (RNS) β€” The plaintiff group β€” the Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership β€” has announced that Cardinal Blase Cupich will be joining them for Ash Wednesday Mass.

Cardinal Cupich will celebrate an outdoor Ash Wednesday Mass and procession in solidarity with immigrant families…a judge ordered the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to grant the Christian advocacy group access to the Broadview detention center near Chicago. religionnews.com/2026/02/13/j...

14.02.2026 15:03 πŸ‘ 75 πŸ” 31 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 3

Hell yes.

14.02.2026 02:39 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Taking levels of sorcerer to boost smites so you just *smite smite smite smite* is so satisfying.

14.02.2026 02:08 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
Catholic advocates speak out as ICE data shows just 14% arrested have violent criminal records Catholic immigration advocates are speaking out after an internal federal document obtained by CBS News showed most individuals arrested in Trump administration immigration crackdowns over the past ye...

"When they talk about the criminal, they're talking about all people of color, all immigrants." #PrayForAmerica www.ncronline.org/news/catholi...

14.02.2026 00:52 πŸ‘ 29 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Sudden idea for Analog horror dragon quest mod, β€œthou art dead.”

12.02.2026 06:01 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Will the American super-Christians support this, too? Or is it just the cowards in Congress who don’t know what to do, other than nodding to anything from the president? And yes: I mean anything. They are meant to be concentration camps: sites to hide away the unwanted. I recognize. So should you.

10.02.2026 03:43 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I did a double take the first time I ever saw him in Arena. And griselbrand for that matter.

Absolute misery.

09.02.2026 22:07 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

*Green card application in process and work permit, married to US citizen
*Lived in US for 20 years, no criminal record
*In detention for five months with no charge, despite judge approving release
*He disputes ICE claim that he signed forms agreeing to deportation

09.02.2026 12:29 πŸ‘ 6552 πŸ” 2793 πŸ’¬ 120 πŸ“Œ 125
Post image
08.02.2026 15:15 πŸ‘ 19820 πŸ” 6262 πŸ’¬ 345 πŸ“Œ 270

Classic drink, Easy drink, but the recipe isn’t in the name.

09.02.2026 00:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
a man in a vampire costume is standing next to a man in a suit and tie ALT: a man in a vampire costume is standing next to a man in a suit and tie

Love this show.

09.02.2026 00:29 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Milbank wrote this?

08.02.2026 18:50 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

ethics professor here, can confirm

08.02.2026 17:59 πŸ‘ 4082 πŸ” 709 πŸ’¬ 25 πŸ“Œ 3
Video thumbnail

BREAKING: The Epstein survivors are releasing this ad on this Super Bowl Sunday to send the message that they will not β€œmove on” from the largest sex trafficking scandal in the world. #standwithsurvivors

08.02.2026 17:07 πŸ‘ 44542 πŸ” 16950 πŸ’¬ 966 πŸ“Œ 962

My favorite annual pun

08.02.2026 17:58 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Also my Christian clergy peeps, I’d be WILDLY grateful if you were game to share this on your colleague /denomination listservs / FB groups / slacks / whatever since every year it seems like nobody knows it exists?

πŸ™πŸ₯ΊπŸ’•

04.02.2026 18:18 πŸ‘ 47 πŸ” 18 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 3