April 16, 2026
A close reading of Bud the cat in Darren Aronofsky's Caught Stealing, through T.S. Eliot, Derrida, and the Jellicle Ball revival — on what it means to follow after an animal's (ineffable) name.
December 12, 2025
Animal Changes is the topic of the final episode of Season One of the N*EW* Thoughts podcast! Join the conversation about animal sentience!
December 4, 2025
In this post, Tony engages with biblical narratives in relation to animal studies, vegetarianism, and the politics of subversion in religious and cultural contexts.
Collective life requires us to pay attention. Yet, we seem to "know" that life is not always worth its due. Traction feels good.
The resurrection makes sense as an expression of sentient animal desire for uninterrupted thriving.
March 5, 2025
This reflection on Ash Wednesday juxtaposes the solemnity of receiving ashes with the harsh realities of animal death and decay, evoked by images of animal bodies. It challenges the readers to confront their animal vulnerability. It concludes with a recommended practice that contemplates Carolee Schneemann's Meat Joy.
December 13, 2024
This essay explores the themes of compassion and anger through the lens of the Gospel of Luke's Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus (16:19-31). It emphasizes the significance of canine compassion in the parable, contrasting it with human tendencies toward retributive anger. The author argues for a commitment to compassion beyond societal judgments of worth, advocating for a collective respect for equal dignity.
A Sermon Based On Deuteronomy 5:12-15 and Mark 2:23-3:6 [5/20/24: Sermon writing is a laborious process, and most clergy spend a lot of time, in the midst of hospital visits, countless meetings and emails, and other obligations, getting it just right. I posted my first draft of this sermon, to be given June 2nd, on May 15th. It has undergone a lot of changes, but I think I am hitting the right notes now. **Guiding statement: I propose to preach that we rest from cruel dominion, from thwarting animal justice and restoration, and to the end of becoming compassionate and
May 9, 2024
Animal predation is an ethical problem. Smart human intervention is required to address it. This post explores why.
May 1, 2026
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