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Rev. Dr. Michael Woolf

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Pastor, Activist, Theologian. The Gospel is anti-fascist, and so am I. Building a new world through the sanctuary movement, combating Islamophobia, and reparations. https://www.michaelcaseywwoolf.com/

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Kristi Noem's press office issued a statement telling me to "get a grip and seek help" back in December. Now that she's out of a job, it's my turn to give some advice. Get ready - you will be held accountable by the American people and by God. Repentance will be received well by God at least.

05.03.2026 19:23 πŸ‘ 124 πŸ” 19 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1
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Kristi Noem's press office issued a statement telling me to "get a grip and seek help" back in December. Now that she's out of a job, it's my turn to give some advice. Get ready - you will be held accountable by the American people and by God. Repentance will be received well by God at least.

05.03.2026 19:23 πŸ‘ 124 πŸ” 19 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1
Nina Fernando from Shoulder 2 Shoulder Campaign delivers the Faith over Fear training during the Christian Challenging Islamophobia conference on March 3, 2026.

Nina Fernando from Shoulder 2 Shoulder Campaign delivers the Faith over Fear training during the Christian Challenging Islamophobia conference on March 3, 2026.

Attendees of the Christian Challenging Islamophobia conference on March 3, 2026.

Attendees of the Christian Challenging Islamophobia conference on March 3, 2026.

Attendees of the Christian Challenging Islamophobia conference on March 3, 2026.

Attendees of the Christian Challenging Islamophobia conference on March 3, 2026.

Organizers of the Christian Challenging Islamophobia conference on March 3, 2026β€”Rev. Dr. Anna Piela and Rev. Dr. Michael Woolf.

Organizers of the Christian Challenging Islamophobia conference on March 3, 2026β€”Rev. Dr. Anna Piela and Rev. Dr. Michael Woolf.

Christians Challenging Islamophobia Conference at @lakestreetchurch.bsky.social . We are 30 Christian leaders coming together to learn how to confront Islamophobia rife in public life and congregations. @revdrmichaelwoolf.bsky.social-co-organizer and @annapiela.bsky.social-co-organizer

03.03.2026 20:06 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

When I play Crusader Kings 2, if you get the trait "arbitrary" literally everyone hates you. Only plus side is you can appoint your horse as chancellor. Feels like we are living that reality right now, with an arbitrary president, who is only restrained by his "morality" - not the constitution.

02.03.2026 17:31 πŸ‘ 27 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Ah, right! They often go together. Easy to get mixed up.

02.03.2026 17:53 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Christian Abolitionists Have Always Disobeyed Laws Have you heard the story about a Christian abolitionist "de-arresting" someone?

My latest article for @sojo.net is all about what we can learn from 19th century abolitionists in the fight to abolish ICE. "We have to remain clear that abolition means a complete abolishing of ICE, not a rebranding or a kinder, softer form of immigration enforcement." sojo.net/articles/opi...

28.02.2026 18:32 πŸ‘ 47 πŸ” 13 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

When I play Crusader Kings 2, if you get the trait "arbitrary" literally everyone hates you. Only plus side is you can appoint your horse as chancellor. Feels like we are living that reality right now, with an arbitrary president, who is only restrained by his "morality" - not the constitution.

02.03.2026 17:31 πŸ‘ 27 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

They say that Islamists oppose girls education, and then blow up a girls school killing dozens. If you fall for this bullshit about liberating Iran, when we are literally going to try to put the Shah’s son in power like we’re playing a video game, you are just not paying attention.

28.02.2026 22:10 πŸ‘ 228 πŸ” 74 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 2

My heart grieves. We have learned nothing about our imperialist wars. Get ready for them to prop up the Shah’s son like we are in the Middle Ages. If you don’t think that Islamophobia is playing a big role in this Christian nationalist government’s foreign policy, you are asleep at the wheel.

28.02.2026 22:04 πŸ‘ 175 πŸ” 35 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0

I think that’s really disingenuous. An anti imperialist achievement would have been not going there in the first place. Imperialism leaves you no way to extricate yourself, and what you’re describing is a facet of colonialism writ large.

28.02.2026 22:29 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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@sojo.net 's full statement on the U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran: sojo.net/about-us/new...

28.02.2026 22:20 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

This is spot on πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡

28.02.2026 22:11 πŸ‘ 55 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The morally bankrupt Trump administration has partnered with another morally bankrupt authoritarian to declare an unprovoked war on Iran, already killing scores of civilians.

We need an immediate vote from Congress on a War Powers Resolution. Then articles of impeachment.

28.02.2026 15:33 πŸ‘ 23438 πŸ” 6123 πŸ’¬ 717 πŸ“Œ 257

They say that Islamists oppose girls education, and then blow up a girls school killing dozens. If you fall for this bullshit about liberating Iran, when we are literally going to try to put the Shah’s son in power like we’re playing a video game, you are just not paying attention.

28.02.2026 22:10 πŸ‘ 228 πŸ” 74 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 2

My heart grieves. We have learned nothing about our imperialist wars. Get ready for them to prop up the Shah’s son like we are in the Middle Ages. If you don’t think that Islamophobia is playing a big role in this Christian nationalist government’s foreign policy, you are asleep at the wheel.

28.02.2026 22:04 πŸ‘ 175 πŸ” 35 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0
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Christian Abolitionists Have Always Disobeyed Laws Have you heard the story about a Christian abolitionist "de-arresting" someone?

My latest article for @sojo.net is all about what we can learn from 19th century abolitionists in the fight to abolish ICE. "We have to remain clear that abolition means a complete abolishing of ICE, not a rebranding or a kinder, softer form of immigration enforcement." sojo.net/articles/opi...

28.02.2026 18:32 πŸ‘ 47 πŸ” 13 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Using Bible verses to recruit ICE agents is deeply blasphemous, but it also tells us precisely who the agency is trying to recruit - Christian nationalists who are willing to do anything to make their vision of America come true. We can't let them. More here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-05M...

21.02.2026 17:30 πŸ‘ 117 πŸ” 47 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 1
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Using Bible verses to recruit ICE agents is deeply blasphemous, but it also tells us precisely who the agency is trying to recruit - Christian nationalists who are willing to do anything to make their vision of America come true. We can't let them. More here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-05M...

21.02.2026 17:30 πŸ‘ 117 πŸ” 47 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 1
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They will tell you that empathy is a sin, but that is a lie. Empathy is what makes us human - it gives us the courage to fight for our values. Don't be deceived. Full video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-05M...

20.02.2026 22:15 πŸ‘ 133 πŸ” 37 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 1
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They will tell you that empathy is a sin, but that is a lie. Empathy is what makes us human - it gives us the courage to fight for our values. Don't be deceived. Full video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-05M...

20.02.2026 22:15 πŸ‘ 133 πŸ” 37 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 1
β€œICE Agent Choked Me - Then Quoted Jesus” Baptist Pastor Michael Woolf
β€œICE Agent Choked Me - Then Quoted Jesus” Baptist Pastor Michael Woolf YouTube video by Freedom Watch Media

Check out this new short doc about my arrest and the moral emergency we find ourselves in in this country.β€œThere’s absolutely no one coming to save us. There’s no one coming to save these people. There’s no one going to stand up for them except for the people who are here right now, who care.”

18.02.2026 19:37 πŸ‘ 146 πŸ” 56 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 5

An interesting thing in here: Rev. Woolf says a DHS agent told him "Jesus said to follow the law."

That's a theology that has come up a lot in conservative circles over the last year, but I hadn't heard accounts of it being repeated by rank-and-file agents.

19.02.2026 14:33 πŸ‘ 77 πŸ” 27 πŸ’¬ 10 πŸ“Œ 3
β€œICE Agent Choked Me - Then Quoted Jesus” Baptist Pastor Michael Woolf
β€œICE Agent Choked Me - Then Quoted Jesus” Baptist Pastor Michael Woolf YouTube video by Freedom Watch Media

Check out this new short doc about my arrest and the moral emergency we find ourselves in in this country.β€œThere’s absolutely no one coming to save us. There’s no one coming to save these people. There’s no one going to stand up for them except for the people who are here right now, who care.”

18.02.2026 19:37 πŸ‘ 146 πŸ” 56 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 5
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We have gotten a lot of notice from the Islamophobia industry about our new book. Could you add your voice and give a review if you've read it? Maybe even if you haven't, since we know this guy didn't read it. www.goodreads.com/book/show/24...

11.02.2026 19:00 πŸ‘ 23 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
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Take a listen to my appearance on the Voices That Propel Us podcast about why learning about Islam makes you a better Christian. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/v...

11.02.2026 18:42 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

Big thanks to @ulaakuzi.bsky.social for this interview with @annapiela.bsky.social and I - check it out, and support our work to build a pluralistic democracy.

06.02.2026 19:50 πŸ‘ 29 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Christians have a duty to confront Islamophobia, ministers argue in new book (RNS) β€” In β€˜Confronting Islamophobia in the Church: Liturgical Tools for Justice,’ the authors argue that learning about Islam can help Christians better appreciate and practice their own tradition.

β€œI think a lot of people sort of treat God as a really jealous lover in some way, that they’re really afraid that God is going to be angry that you’re learning about another religion,” said Michael Woolf. β€œBut I think God ... wants us to learn from each other.”
religionnews.com/2026/02/05/c...

06.02.2026 01:00 πŸ‘ 45 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 2
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We got our first review on Goodreads for Confronting Islamophobia in the Church, and it tells you everything about why you should buy it. Yes, we call it a genocide. No, we don’t let Christians off the hook for hate. Yes, we are trying to build a pluralistic democracy and fight Christian nationalism

29.01.2026 20:11 πŸ‘ 148 πŸ” 13 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 1
BOOK LAUNCH: "Confronting Islamophobia in the Church"
BOOK LAUNCH: "Confronting Islamophobia in the Church" YouTube video by Chicago Area Peace Action

Missed @annapiela.bsky.social's and my book launch? No problem - it's recorded. Take a minute to listen to some great questions from our interviewer about Islamophobia and the importance of interfaith collaboration today. youtu.be/DqB29SnFcaM?...

10.02.2026 18:40 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We have gotten a lot of notice from the Islamophobia industry about our new book. Could you add your voice and give a review if you've read it? Maybe even if you haven't, since we know this guy didn't read it. www.goodreads.com/book/show/24...

11.02.2026 19:00 πŸ‘ 23 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0