Evangelicals falling under spell of social-justice warriors
Many contemporary churches have moved far into the field of social activism, oftentimes casting it as “social justice,” based on collectivist ideas and strategies that include the defense of left-leaning causes such as gay rights. Evangelical churches are among them, and now some Christian leaders are responded with a “Statement on Social Justice & the Gospel.” “We are deeply concerned that values borrowed from secular culture are currently undermining Scripture in the areas of race and ethnicity, manhood and womanhood, and human sexuality,” declares the statement.
Many contemporary churches have moved far into the field of social activism, oftentimes casting it as “social justice,” based on collectivist ideas and strategies that include the defense of left-leaning causes such as gay rights. Evangelical churches are among them, and now some Christian leaders are responded with a “Statement on Social Justice & the Gospel.” “We are deeply concerned that values borrowed from secular culture are currently undermining Scripture in the areas of race and ethnicity, manhood and womanhood, and human sexuality,” declares the statement.
Hungary And Italy Unite On Migrants: EU Is About To Take A Nosedive
The EU is facing a real problem now that a new alliance has emerged within it. The Aug. 28 Hungary-Italy high-level meeting was a landmark event that seriously jeopardized European unity as those deep divisions emerged into the open. Budapest and Rome agreed to jointly oppose Brussels on the issue of migration.
The EU is facing a real problem now that a new alliance has emerged within it. The Aug. 28 Hungary-Italy high-level meeting was a landmark event that seriously jeopardized European unity as those deep divisions emerged into the open. Budapest and Rome agreed to jointly oppose Brussels on the issue of migration.
Cryptocurrencies Flash Crash; Bitcoin, Ethereum Plummet
Just before 6am ET, cryptocurrencies suddenly flash crashed, tumbling on no news with some plunging as much as 12%, after a largely unchanged overnight session
Just before 6am ET, cryptocurrencies suddenly flash crashed, tumbling on no news with some plunging as much as 12%, after a largely unchanged overnight session
Ellison chased from own event over abuse claims
U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison, D-Minn. – the deputy chairman of the Democratic National Committee and a candidate to be the top law-enforcement officer in Minnesota – was confronted at a campaign event by investigative journalist Laura Loomer about domestic-violence allegations brought against him by two women. Ellison, a supporter of the Hamas-affiliated Council on American-Islamic Relations, was spotted recently wearing a “No Borders” T-shirt. And he wrote to Amazon’s Jeff Bezos last month demanding the company stop selling books by any author condemned by the extremist Southern Poverty Law Center.
U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison, D-Minn. – the deputy chairman of the Democratic National Committee and a candidate to be the top law-enforcement officer in Minnesota – was confronted at a campaign event by investigative journalist Laura Loomer about domestic-violence allegations brought against him by two women. Ellison, a supporter of the Hamas-affiliated Council on American-Islamic Relations, was spotted recently wearing a “No Borders” T-shirt. And he wrote to Amazon’s Jeff Bezos last month demanding the company stop selling books by any author condemned by the extremist Southern Poverty Law Center.
Friedman: Trump has ‘slayed sacred cows’
The Trump administration has “slayed the sacred cow of the calcified thinking that has held back progress on the Palestinian front,” US Ambassador David Friedman said Tuesday evening. Friedman, speaking at a pre-Rosh Hashanah reception held in his Herzliya residence, said that up until now, the conventional wisdom has been that “to solve a problem, throw money at it.” “Since 1994, the United States has thrown more than $10 billion in humanitarian aid to Palestinians,” he said.
The Trump administration has “slayed the sacred cow of the calcified thinking that has held back progress on the Palestinian front,” US Ambassador David Friedman said Tuesday evening. Friedman, speaking at a pre-Rosh Hashanah reception held in his Herzliya residence, said that up until now, the conventional wisdom has been that “to solve a problem, throw money at it.” “Since 1994, the United States has thrown more than $10 billion in humanitarian aid to Palestinians,” he said.
Pentagon Plans to Deploy Space-Based Missiles
The Pentagon is studying the deployment of space-based missiles and new sensors to counter the growing threat of high-speed missile attacks from China and Russia, senior defense officials said Tuesday. Michael Griffin, undersecretary of defense for research and engineering, said a network of 1,000 missile interceptors deployed on satellite launchers,…
The Pentagon is studying the deployment of space-based missiles and new sensors to counter the growing threat of high-speed missile attacks from China and Russia, senior defense officials said Tuesday. Michael Griffin, undersecretary of defense for research and engineering, said a network of 1,000 missile interceptors deployed on satellite launchers,…
Temple Institute Announces Birth of Red Heifer
Last Tuesday, the Temple Institute’s Red Heifer program was blessed with results; an entirely red female calf was born, paving the way for re-establishing the Temple service and marking the final stage of redemption. One week after it’s birth, the newborn red heifer was certified by a board of rabbis as fulfilling all the Biblical requirements. The rabbis emphasized that the heifer could, at any time, acquire a blemish rendering it unsuitable. They will be inspecting the calf periodically to verify its condition.
Last Tuesday, the Temple Institute’s Red Heifer program was blessed with results; an entirely red female calf was born, paving the way for re-establishing the Temple service and marking the final stage of redemption. One week after it’s birth, the newborn red heifer was certified by a board of rabbis as fulfilling all the Biblical requirements. The rabbis emphasized that the heifer could, at any time, acquire a blemish rendering it unsuitable. They will be inspecting the calf periodically to verify its condition.
Israeli Farmers Sue Hamas in International Court
The allegations include the burning of agricultural areas with the use of the incendiary devices, attacks on the Israeli border, the use of children in combat and of the civilian population of Gaza as human shields. Named as parties in the suit are Khaled Mashal, the head of Hamas’ political bureau, Saleh al-Arouri, Meshal’s deputy, and Zaher Jabarin, a top financial officer in Hamas.
The allegations include the burning of agricultural areas with the use of the incendiary devices, attacks on the Israeli border, the use of children in combat and of the civilian population of Gaza as human shields. Named as parties in the suit are Khaled Mashal, the head of Hamas’ political bureau, Saleh al-Arouri, Meshal’s deputy, and Zaher Jabarin, a top financial officer in Hamas.
The Daily Express: Macron and Merkel to meet in Marseille as EU tensions flare
The French centrist has called for closer European cooperation on security, immigration and the economy, but is facing bitter resistance from the bloc’s conservative leaders. The meeting between the two leaders will focus on “European subjects including the euro, migration, digital technology and the international situation,” the official said on Monday.
The French centrist has called for closer European cooperation on security, immigration and the economy, but is facing bitter resistance from the bloc’s conservative leaders. The meeting between the two leaders will focus on “European subjects including the euro, migration, digital technology and the international situation,” the official said on Monday.
Tropical Storm Gordon Spreading Heavy Rain Inland After Making Landfall Last Night Along the Mississippi Gulf Coast
Tropical Storm Gordon made landfall Tuesday night along the Gulf Coast. Gordon is spreading heavy rain through parts of the Deep South. Flooding rain is possible Thursday from the Florida panhandle to Arkansas.
Tropical Storm Gordon made landfall Tuesday night along the Gulf Coast. Gordon is spreading heavy rain through parts of the Deep South. Flooding rain is possible Thursday from the Florida panhandle to Arkansas.
Trump to chair Security Council meeting on Iran
US President Donald Trump will chair a UN Security Council meeting on Iran this month to spotlight its “violations of international law” during the annual gathering of world leaders in New York, Ambassador Nikki Haley said on Tuesday, …
US President Donald Trump will chair a UN Security Council meeting on Iran this month to spotlight its “violations of international law” during the annual gathering of world leaders in New York, Ambassador Nikki Haley said on Tuesday, …
S.Korean envoys meet North’s leader Kim
South Korean envoys met North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and handed him a letter from President Moon Jae-in, the South’s presidential office said on Wednesday. In a statement, the Blue House said the meeting was held during the envoys’ one-day trip to the North Korean capital of Pyongyang to discuss a third summit of the leaders to be held this month.
South Korean envoys met North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and handed him a letter from President Moon Jae-in, the South’s presidential office said on Wednesday. In a statement, the Blue House said the meeting was held during the envoys’ one-day trip to the North Korean capital of Pyongyang to discuss a third summit of the leaders to be held this month.
Syphilis: Rates of the sexually transmitted disease on the rise
Syphilis is a thing of the past? Wrong. The number of syphilis infections worldwide has increased drastically in recent years. 4,309 cases were reported in Germany in 2007, 10 years later, it had reached 7,476. But why?
Syphilis is a thing of the past? Wrong. The number of syphilis infections worldwide has increased drastically in recent years. 4,309 cases were reported in Germany in 2007, 10 years later, it had reached 7,476. But why?
Poll: 89% of Israeli Jews don’t see peace in 5779
Amid reports that US President Donald Trump’s “Ultimate Deal” Middle East peace plan will be postponed until after mid-term elections…and the next Israeli general election…in the new Jewish year, 5779, which begins Sunday night. According to the monthly Peace Index poll…89% of Israeli Jews see “the chances that in the year soon to begin there will be a positive breakthrough in Israel’s relations with the Palestinians” as low.
Amid reports that US President Donald Trump’s “Ultimate Deal” Middle East peace plan will be postponed until after mid-term elections…and the next Israeli general election…in the new Jewish year, 5779, which begins Sunday night. According to the monthly Peace Index poll…89% of Israeli Jews see “the chances that in the year soon to begin there will be a positive breakthrough in Israel’s relations with the Palestinians” as low.
U.S. sanctions ‘will cripple the economy’ of Iran, say economists
The slated US sanctions targeting Iran’s energy and financial sectors in early November will pulverize the Islamic Republic’s struggling economy, according to a new analysis released last week… The organization Oxford Economics wrote that the second wave of US sanctions will hit Iran’s “oil industry and crude exports which form the backbone of the economy and the primary source of revenue and foreign currency for the government” and ” will cripple the economy.”
The slated US sanctions targeting Iran’s energy and financial sectors in early November will pulverize the Islamic Republic’s struggling economy, according to a new analysis released last week… The organization Oxford Economics wrote that the second wave of US sanctions will hit Iran’s “oil industry and crude exports which form the backbone of the economy and the primary source of revenue and foreign currency for the government” and ” will cripple the economy.”
Libya violence: UN says ceasefire agreed
Rival militia factions that have been fighting in Libya’s capital Tripoli for the past week have agreed a ceasefire, the United Nations says. At least 47 people have been killed and 1,800 families internally displaced by the violence, officials say. Last week, a ceasefire deal announced by officials from western cities only held for a few hours.
Rival militia factions that have been fighting in Libya’s capital Tripoli for the past week have agreed a ceasefire, the United Nations says. At least 47 people have been killed and 1,800 families internally displaced by the violence, officials say. Last week, a ceasefire deal announced by officials from western cities only held for a few hours.
Typhoon Jebi forces closure of Kansai airport, near Osaka in Japan
A major international airport in western Japan has been closed, with thousands of people evacuated, in the wake of deadly Typhoon Jebi. Kansai airport, a major transport hub serving Osaka, Kobe and Kyoto, was cut off when an ocean tanker hit and damaged its bridge to the mainland. Jebi, Japan’s most powerful storm in 25 years, has killed at least 10 people.
A major international airport in western Japan has been closed, with thousands of people evacuated, in the wake of deadly Typhoon Jebi. Kansai airport, a major transport hub serving Osaka, Kobe and Kyoto, was cut off when an ocean tanker hit and damaged its bridge to the mainland. Jebi, Japan’s most powerful storm in 25 years, has killed at least 10 people.
Latin American states to accept Venezuela expired papers
Eleven Latin American countries say that they have agreed to allow Venezuelans leaving their homeland to enter their countries even if their travel documents have expired. More than 2.3 million Venezuelans have fled the country’s hyperinflation and severe shortages. But many do not have valid passports because renewing them can take years.
Eleven Latin American countries say that they have agreed to allow Venezuelans leaving their homeland to enter their countries even if their travel documents have expired. More than 2.3 million Venezuelans have fled the country’s hyperinflation and severe shortages. But many do not have valid passports because renewing them can take years.
SEC Wants to Keep Tabs on Social Media Posts That Could Move Markets
Social media has become such a powerful tool it can affect the very institutions that underpin society. The Securities and Exchange Commission is well aware of this… In order to keep tabs on the never-ending flow of statements on the various social media platforms, SEC is looking for a complete, web-based tool to scrape the major sites for keywords on relevant topics.
Social media has become such a powerful tool it can affect the very institutions that underpin society. The Securities and Exchange Commission is well aware of this… In order to keep tabs on the never-ending flow of statements on the various social media platforms, SEC is looking for a complete, web-based tool to scrape the major sites for keywords on relevant topics.
Erez border crossing closes due to violent clashes
Israel closed on Wednesday the Erez border crossing in the northern Gaza Strip following violent riots which erupted on the Palestinian side of the checkpoint on Tuesday. According to the IDF Spokesperson Unit, hundreds of people participated in the riots, reportedly hurling rocks at the crossing which resulted in severe damage to the infrastructure. The IDF said they responded with tear gas and live fire.
Israel closed on Wednesday the Erez border crossing in the northern Gaza Strip following violent riots which erupted on the Palestinian side of the checkpoint on Tuesday. According to the IDF Spokesperson Unit, hundreds of people participated in the riots, reportedly hurling rocks at the crossing which resulted in severe damage to the infrastructure. The IDF said they responded with tear gas and live fire.
Syria says IAF jets launched strikes in Hama
Fighter jets struck targets in Syria’s Hama countryside, Syrian state news agency SANA said on Tuesday, in an attack Syria swiftly attributed to Israel. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights war monitor said the explosions were heard in the area between Masyaf and Wadi al-Uyoun near Hama city. According to RT in Arabic, two people were killed in the attack and at least five were wounded.
Fighter jets struck targets in Syria’s Hama countryside, Syrian state news agency SANA said on Tuesday, in an attack Syria swiftly attributed to Israel. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights war monitor said the explosions were heard in the area between Masyaf and Wadi al-Uyoun near Hama city. According to RT in Arabic, two people were killed in the attack and at least five were wounded.
South Korean envoys meet Kim in North to prepare for third summit
South Korea said its envoys met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang on Wednesday to prepare for a third inter-Korean summit later this month, with hopes of putting momentum back into stalled talks between the North and the United States on denuclearization. Kim and U.S. President Donald Trump reached a broad but unspecific agreement on denuclearization at a Singapore summit in June, but those talks have stalled…
South Korea said its envoys met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang on Wednesday to prepare for a third inter-Korean summit later this month, with hopes of putting momentum back into stalled talks between the North and the United States on denuclearization. Kim and U.S. President Donald Trump reached a broad but unspecific agreement on denuclearization at a Singapore summit in June, but those talks have stalled…
South Africa in Recession After Land Threat: ‘Shocking Drop in Agriculture’
South Africa slid into an official recession Tuesday, as second-quarter growth domestic product (GDP) figures showed a contraction of 0.7% — the second straight quarter of decline. First-quarter figures were revised down, from -2.2% to -2.6%.
South Africa slid into an official recession Tuesday, as second-quarter growth domestic product (GDP) figures showed a contraction of 0.7% — the second straight quarter of decline. First-quarter figures were revised down, from -2.2% to -2.6%.
The Pope is a pedophilia denialist and an affront to God; allows DEMONS to rape little children
Pope Francis, head of the Roman Catholic empire, doesn’t want to acknowledge that countless Catholic clergy are pedophiles who rape little boys. He similarly refuses to acknowledge the recent purge that took place in Pennsylvania, resulting in some 300 child-raping Catholic priests being nabbed as active participants in a massive pedophile ring.
Pope Francis, head of the Roman Catholic empire, doesn’t want to acknowledge that countless Catholic clergy are pedophiles who rape little boys. He similarly refuses to acknowledge the recent purge that took place in Pennsylvania, resulting in some 300 child-raping Catholic priests being nabbed as active participants in a massive pedophile ring.
Piano teacher told to cover up religious music
A piano teacher is suing a charter school for rejecting her application because of worries that many of the old masterpieces she uses in her teaching are religious.
A piano teacher is suing a charter school for rejecting her application because of worries that many of the old masterpieces she uses in her teaching are religious.
THE SILENT GENOCIDE: Muslims burn alive a Christian pastor in the midst of an orgy of violence
Fulani Muslim militants launched raids on eight villages in central Nigeria this week, burning alive a Christian pastor along with his wife and three of their children.
Fulani Muslim militants launched raids on eight villages in central Nigeria this week, burning alive a Christian pastor along with his wife and three of their children.
FBI Wants AI for USA (United Surveillance of Americans)
Cameras everywhere, 5G surveillance and now permanently deployed police surveillance blimps — what more can the government do to watch us? The FBI wants Artificial Intelligence to construct fingerprints that are not complete. What could possibly go wrong?
Cameras everywhere, 5G surveillance and now permanently deployed police surveillance blimps — what more can the government do to watch us? The FBI wants Artificial Intelligence to construct fingerprints that are not complete. What could possibly go wrong?
Chicago Priests Arrested For Performing Oral Sex in Car in Broad Daylight
Two priests who serve in the Archdiocese of Chicago headed by Cardinal Blase Cupich, a close ally of Pope Francis, were arrested on Monday in Miami Beach and charged with Lewd and Lascivious behavior after pedestrians and the police observed the two priests performing oral sex in a parked car.
Two priests who serve in the Archdiocese of Chicago headed by Cardinal Blase Cupich, a close ally of Pope Francis, were arrested on Monday in Miami Beach and charged with Lewd and Lascivious behavior after pedestrians and the police observed the two priests performing oral sex in a parked car.
Jew portrayed as money-grubbing at Czech city festival
A municipally organized street show in Prague celebrating Czech nationhood featured a skit apparently mocking an Orthodox Jew.
A municipally organized street show in Prague celebrating Czech nationhood featured a skit apparently mocking an Orthodox Jew.
France Bans Cellphones From Schools To Combat Sexualization Of Children
France has issued an official ban on cellphones being used by children at school in a bid to combat bullying, violence, and sexualization from pornographic videos.
France has issued an official ban on cellphones being used by children at school in a bid to combat bullying, violence, and sexualization from pornographic videos.
Israeli planes said to attack Iranian military sites in Syria
Assad’s state media claims air defenses intercepted some missiles; bombings said to target alleged chemical facility near Hama, site in Tartus
Assad’s state media claims air defenses intercepted some missiles; bombings said to target alleged chemical facility near Hama, site in Tartus
Chinese Imperialism Threatens to Pull the World Into World War III
…the Chinese are in Africa, all of Africa, and are seeking natural resources from this continent and they are using their military to procure these resources. This is exactly what Japan did prior to WW II as they swept through Asia acquiring needed resources required for industrialization. The Chinese are an example of history repeating itself. These events were being reported in the South African media. It would be a gross understatement to say that we are a on path to World War III.
…the Chinese are in Africa, all of Africa, and are seeking natural resources from this continent and they are using their military to procure these resources. This is exactly what Japan did prior to WW II as they swept through Asia acquiring needed resources required for industrialization. The Chinese are an example of history repeating itself. These events were being reported in the South African media. It would be a gross understatement to say that we are a on path to World War III.
California to start recycling sewer water into tap water… and yes, it’s full of insane chemicals
Water has apparently become so scarce in the Golden State that some municipalities are about to begin piping recycled sewer water back into people’s homes, new reports indicate.
Water has apparently become so scarce in the Golden State that some municipalities are about to begin piping recycled sewer water back into people’s homes, new reports indicate.
146 Illegal Aliens Arrested in Ohio Meatpacking Raid, 13 Charged for Fake IDs
After nearly 150 suspected illegal aliens were arrested at an Ohio meatpacking plant, 13 illegal alienshave been charged with using fraudulent identities to appear as though they were working in the United States legally.
After nearly 150 suspected illegal aliens were arrested at an Ohio meatpacking plant, 13 illegal alienshave been charged with using fraudulent identities to appear as though they were working in the United States legally.
Egyptian media: John McCain was the “Godfather,” “leader,” and “real Supreme Guide” of the Muslim Brotherhood
McCain has already been canonized by an establishment media desperate to destroy President Trump in any way it can, but in Egypt they’re not so worshipful. McCain “was the main supporter for the terrorist Brotherhood. Senator McCain was the one who opened up the Congress to the Brotherhood. He was the one arranging the meetings and appointments and providing them with protection.”
McCain has already been canonized by an establishment media desperate to destroy President Trump in any way it can, but in Egypt they’re not so worshipful. McCain “was the main supporter for the terrorist Brotherhood. Senator McCain was the one who opened up the Congress to the Brotherhood. He was the one arranging the meetings and appointments and providing them with protection.”
A Big Christian Victory in California With a Concern and a Caution
Make no mistake about it. The news from California is very big and very positive. As reported in the Los Angeles Times, “California legislator shelves bill to ban paid ‘gay conversion therapy’ for adults.” In a somewhat unprecedented move in the history of gay activism, Assemblyman Evan Low, himself gay, has withdrawn AB2943 from a final vote.
Make no mistake about it. The news from California is very big and very positive. As reported in the Los Angeles Times, “California legislator shelves bill to ban paid ‘gay conversion therapy’ for adults.” In a somewhat unprecedented move in the history of gay activism, Assemblyman Evan Low, himself gay, has withdrawn AB2943 from a final vote.
Scott Walker’s Dem Opponent: Tax Dollars Should Pay for Abortions Just Like They Pay for Tonsillectomies
ony Evers, the Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial nominee running against Scott Walker, said in an interview on Tuesday that the Democratic party needs to be a “big tent” that welcomes pro-life voters order to win in November. While pro-life Democrats are dwindling in numbers in Congress and ostracized within other states, Evers told THE WEEKLY STANDARD that “pro-life Democrats are welcome in the party, and I respect their decisions on this issue.”
ony Evers, the Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial nominee running against Scott Walker, said in an interview on Tuesday that the Democratic party needs to be a “big tent” that welcomes pro-life voters order to win in November. While pro-life Democrats are dwindling in numbers in Congress and ostracized within other states, Evers told THE WEEKLY STANDARD that “pro-life Democrats are welcome in the party, and I respect their decisions on this issue.”
Did You Know The NYT Is Run By The Democratic Party And The CIA?
Alex Jones talks about how the New York Times works hand-in-hand with the Democratic party and the CIA to control America.
Alex Jones talks about how the New York Times works hand-in-hand with the Democratic party and the CIA to control America.
U.N. Expert Asks Facebook to Label Fewer Violent Activist Groups ‘Terrorists’
A United Nations expert is calling on Facebook to limit the scope of its “sweeping,” definition of terrorism over concerns it facilitates the suppression of legitimate dissenting voices.
A United Nations expert is calling on Facebook to limit the scope of its “sweeping,” definition of terrorism over concerns it facilitates the suppression of legitimate dissenting voices.
