Jumala The Sky God

Jumala

The Sky God

Jumala—Finnish for “god,” the Finno-Ugric sky deity of thunder and lightning—names this blog exploring the intersection of authentic Christian faith, America’s democratic decline, and humanity’s struggle with its own contradictions. These are meditations from the edge of empire’s twilight, seeking light in gathering darkness.

Nuclear blast.

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