This Week in Word from the Bird

Monday: The Dangers of the Politicization of Medicine (Free Sign-Ups)
Some recent legislation in Queensland requires medical professionals not to uphold the “health and safety of the public” but to maintain “public confidence in the safety of services provided by registered health practitioners and students.” A subtle but significant change.

Tuesday: Top Posts in Word from the Bird (Free Sign-Ups)
Ever wondered what the top posts are from this substack, well, now I can show you, it its a little surprising.

Wednesday: Things to do at ETS/IBR/SBL (Free Sign-Ups)
My annual list of things to do at the biblical conferences in San Antonio in November. This list will amuse and possibly offend in equal measure as I try to make fun of biblical scholars and their political proclivities.

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Friday: To Woke or Not to Woke (Paid Subscribers)
I used to think that “Woke” was just a juvenile version of legitimate social justice concerns. But now, after reading some left-wing critiques of Wokeness, I think I’m convinced that it is a different thing and not a good thing. Wokeness is not cultural Marxist … it is something far worse!