Thread by @meharmsen

Just listening to the new zoomtalk by @kkdumez @aimeebyrdhwt @bethallisonbarr on their books and what triggered them to take action. I would like to add my three acts here in Europe when the Hollywood tapes and pres. election happened. FTR, I am a orthodox theologian and

chair the Dutch national association 'For defense of the unborn child'. 1st, in the week of the election of Trump, we were holding our first national "Pro life" week here. I felt completely sick that week, as I saw evangelicals in the US abandonding core christian values. Act 1:

I decided that any form of lobby or marketing for the Pro Life cause should be stopped by us, as the message could not come across especially with such a leader in the US. Only real (financial, housing, social ) help for women could sustain the good cause. Act 2, I became

a commissioner for a national christian Dutch daily Newspaper. Fake News was rampant already, telling lies was glorified and I wanted to take a stand and fight against this darkness somewhere, somehow.

So in some way, the 2016 events in the US have had an influence on this side of the pond as well. And I am still reflecting on orthodoxy, practice and power ever since. bonus Act 3:

The whole #Churchtoo debate helped us, a small overseeing committee for two church denominations getting reunited, to hold on and emphasize the value of good inter-congregational bonds and accountability for church boards.