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Rev. Emily E. Ewing (they/them) dedicates their life to justice work locally and globally, revels in creativity and art, and is fed by Lutheran theological geekiness. They are a proud member of Proclaim, a program of Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries, they curate www.queerying.org, a blog that queers and queries weekly Bible texts, and they cohost both Nerds At Church, a podcast connecting weekly bible readings and all things nerdery, and Horror Nerds At Church, a podcast exploring horror and faith. You can find them on twitter at @rev_ewing.

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God Will Not Accept Your Thoughts and Prayers

by Emily E. Ewing 05-27-2022
People protest the National Rifle Association annual convention in Houston, Texas on May 27, 2022.

People protest the National Rifle Association annual convention in Houston, Texas on May 27, 2022. REUTERS/Callaghan O'Hare

“I hate, I despise your vigils,
and I take no delight in your school shooter drills.
Even though you offer me your thoughts and prayers,
I will not accept them;
and the offerings of well-being of your collection plates
I will not look upon.”