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Socialist Zohran Kwame Mamdani called for ‘abolition of private property,’ resurfaced video shows
By Carl Campanile
Published July 17, 2025, 6:23 p.m. ET
New York City socialist Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani is being ripped for advocating “the abolition of private property” — as a video resurfaced of him touting the radical position this week.
“If there was any system that could guarantee each person housing — whether you call it the abolition of private property or you call it a statewide housing guarantee — it is preferable to what is going on right now,” Mamdani said in the video shared by RNC Research.
“People try to play gotcha games about these kinds of things. Look, I care more about whether somebody has a home.”
The RNC reposting of the old clip — first appearing on the “End Wokeness” group’s X site — is a strong indication that GOP officials will seek to tie Democratic opponents to Mamdani in the 2026 congressional midterm elections, especially if he wins the mayoralty.
Suggesting or supporting stripping owners of property rights without just compensation is controversial and in some instances, illegal.
Mamdani, in another resurfaced clip, talks up “seizing the means of production” — a policy long advanced by Marxists.
President Trump has called Mamdani a “communist.” He identifies as a Democratic socialist.
“Mamdani will be a gift to Republicans,” said New York State Republican Party chairman Ed Cox.
Published July 17, 2025, 6:23 p.m. ET
New York City socialist Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani is being ripped for advocating “the abolition of private property” — as a video resurfaced of him touting the radical position this week.
“If there was any system that could guarantee each person housing — whether you call it the abolition of private property or you call it a statewide housing guarantee — it is preferable to what is going on right now,” Mamdani said in the video shared by RNC Research.
“People try to play gotcha games about these kinds of things. Look, I care more about whether somebody has a home.”
Mamdani was advocating for “the abolition of private property” in the video.x/RNCResearch
The RNC reposting of the old clip — first appearing on the “End Wokeness” group’s X site — is a strong indication that GOP officials will seek to tie Democratic opponents to Mamdani in the 2026 congressional midterm elections, especially if he wins the mayoralty.
Suggesting or supporting stripping owners of property rights without just compensation is controversial and in some instances, illegal.
Mamdani, in another resurfaced clip, talks up “seizing the means of production” — a policy long advanced by Marxists.
President Trump has called Mamdani a “communist.” He identifies as a Democratic socialist.
“Mamdani will be a gift to Republicans,” said New York State Republican Party chairman Ed Cox.
Friday, July 25, 2025
Pope blasts new arms race, lack of climate action
Vatican releases Leo XIV's message for Day of Migrants, Refugees
ROME, 25 July 2025, 14:14
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Pope Leo XIV blasted the new arms race and the failure to address the climate crisis and social inequality in his message for the Catholic Church's World Day of Migrants and Refugees (WDMR).
"The current global context is sadly marked by wars, violence, injustice and extreme weather events, which force millions of people to leave their homelands in search of refuge elsewhere," Leo said in the message, which the Vatican released on Friday before this year's WDMR on October 4-5.
"The widespread tendency to look after the interests of limited communities poses a serious threat to the sharing of responsibility, multilateral cooperation, the pursuit of the common good and global solidarity for the benefit of our entire human family.
"The prospect of a renewed arms race and the development of new armaments, including nuclear weapons, the lack of consideration for the harmful effects of the ongoing climate crisis, and the impact of profound economic inequalities make the challenges of the present and the future increasingly demanding.
"Faced with frightening scenarios and the possibility of global devastation, it is important that there be a growing desire in people's hearts for a future of peace and of respect for the dignity of all".
The pope said that migrants and refugees "stand as messengers of hope" in a world darkened by war and injustice.
"Their courage and tenacity bear heroic testimony to a faith that sees beyond what our eyes can see and gives them the strength to defy death on the various contemporary migration routes," he said.
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Something Truly DISTURBING is Coming!
🔥Something Truly DISTURBING is Coming!
Stephen Gardner
Streamed on:Jul 18, 4:15 pm EDT
Stephen Gardner and Catherine Austin Fitts discuss how the DOD, military industrial complex and government are stealing from citizens and lying about money. Check out https://x.com/solari_the or https://home.solari.com/ to learn more, get educated or join their newsletter.
Catherine Austin Fitts
Catherine Austin Fitts is a respected financial expert, former investment banker, and the founder of Solari, Inc., where she offers insights into the intersection of finance, governance, and policy. With a career spanning Wall Street to Washington, she has served as Assistant Secretary of Housing and Federal Housing Commissioner under President George H.W. Bush. Known for her ability to simplify complex economic systems.
I want to talk about the deep state, central bank digital currency and the control grid governments are building and more.
But I wanted to ask if you have an opinion on why former President George W Bush is basically in hiding, doesn’t really promote the republicans party much, seems to side with Obama and much and almost nothing on Trump.
Iran bombing Jeb Bush congratulated Trump.
BREAKING: Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Rand Paul (R-KY) file legislation MANDATING A FULL AUDIT of the Federal Reserve System Board of Governors and all regional Fed Banks.
Right before 9/11 Donald Rumseld said the Pentagon can’t account for over $2 trillion. You say the government has quietly stolen over $21 trillion. Tell me about that and is the Pentagon and war the number one money laundrying cover?
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Christian family kicked out of their home for refusing to convert
Story by Jordan King
File photo of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Henryville, Ind., Saturday, taken on March 3, 2012.© AP
A Christian family has been barred from their village in India after refusing to convert to Hinduism, an international Christian human rights organization has reported.
A man identified only as Vikram, his wife and their five children had lived in their Hindu-majority village in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh for years before villagers stormed their home and kicked them out on June 16, the International Christian Concern (ICC) said.
Christians are facing persecution in India, according to the ICC and other organizations, amid a push for India to become a Hindu nation.
Newsweek has contacted India's Ministry of Minority Affairs for comment via email.
The Context
This expulsion highlights intensifying religious pressures in India, where Hindu nationalist groups and politicians increasingly advocate for a Hindu-majority identity and stricter legal boundaries for religious minorities.
Forced conversions, social boycotts, and anti-conversion laws have contributed to a climate of fear among Christian communities—particularly in states such as Chhattisgarh, where such policies are most aggressively enforced.
There were 160 reports of violent attacks against Christians in India last year, the European Centre for Law and Justice reported in March, including attacks on church and prayer meetings and physical assaults.
The insights provided by the currency in circulation regarding the economy
The spike in transactions done through UPI, credit and debit cards, and online and mobile banking in the last decade indicates that India has a safe, secure, and reliable digital payment infrastructure.
Vasant G Hegde Soumyadip Roy
Last Updated : July 21, 2025
Within nine years of its launch, India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has emerged as the leading digital payment platform, recently clocking 650 million transactions and surpassing Visa, which is one of the oldest and largest digital payment networks. Notably, Visa recorded a daily average of 640 million transactions in FY24. This trend might suggest—or even mislead people into thinking—that India is steadily becoming a less cash-dependent economy. However, an examination of the cash in circulation (CIC) in the economy between the demonetisation period, i.e., November 2016, and today shows that CIC has more than doubled from Rs 17 lakh-crore to Rs 37 lakh-crore. What explains these two seemingly divergent trends?
CIC is a key indicator for understanding the structure of any economy. The higher the CIC, the larger the informal sector tends to be. CIC also captures public preference for cash over digital transactions. A high level of cash usage can also frustrate the central bank’s initiatives towards financial inclusion. While the absolute amount of cash increases as the economy grows, CIC as a percentage of gross domestic product (GDP) offers valuable insights into payment habits of people and the effectiveness of monetary policy. Demographics also play a role in demand for cash: young India is more inclined towards digital transactions over cash, while cash usage typically spikes during general and state assembly elections. Households often overlook the opportunity cost of holding cash, resulting in a double whammy: loss of income and the erosion in the real value of money.
How the 'No Buy 2025' trend could help you get your budget on track this year
Is this the year of cutting back?
Ivana Pino · Senior Writer
Mon, July 21, 2025 at 11:44 AM EDT
Sometimes, getting your budget on track starts with a detox to wipe the slate clean and build new habits. Many consumers have taken on no-spend challenges to put themselves to the test and see if they can go a day, week, or month without spending money.
Others have taken it a step further and adopted a “no buy” year to cut out unnecessary spending and focus on what matters. Here’s what you need to know about No Buy 2025 and how to incorporate it into your life.
What is No Buy 2025?
No Buy 2025 is a personal finance trend in which individuals commit to avoiding non-essential (AKA discretionary) purchases for a set period this year, which could range from a few weeks to the full year.
One example of this trend in practice is “No Buy July,” where participants challenge themselves to avoid spending money for the full month.
“No Buy July is like a financial detox,” said Hanna Kaufman, CFP® at Betterment. “For one month, you hit pause on all non-essential spending — think: takeout, impulse Amazon buys, new clothes — and focus only on what you really need.” She explained that it’s a challenge that helps people reset their spending habits, get clarity on their financial priorities, and boost their savings without having to make huge sacrifices.
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Ivana Pino · Senior Writer
Mon, July 21, 2025 at 11:44 AM EDT
Sometimes, getting your budget on track starts with a detox to wipe the slate clean and build new habits. Many consumers have taken on no-spend challenges to put themselves to the test and see if they can go a day, week, or month without spending money.
Others have taken it a step further and adopted a “no buy” year to cut out unnecessary spending and focus on what matters. Here’s what you need to know about No Buy 2025 and how to incorporate it into your life.
What is No Buy 2025?
No Buy 2025 is a personal finance trend in which individuals commit to avoiding non-essential (AKA discretionary) purchases for a set period this year, which could range from a few weeks to the full year.
One example of this trend in practice is “No Buy July,” where participants challenge themselves to avoid spending money for the full month.
“No Buy July is like a financial detox,” said Hanna Kaufman, CFP® at Betterment. “For one month, you hit pause on all non-essential spending — think: takeout, impulse Amazon buys, new clothes — and focus only on what you really need.” She explained that it’s a challenge that helps people reset their spending habits, get clarity on their financial priorities, and boost their savings without having to make huge sacrifices.
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
The Pandemic Aged Everyone’s Brain—Even in Healthy People
July 23, 2025
A study of nearly 1,000 people showed that brain aging was not linked to infection status
By Gemma Conroy & Nature magazine
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COVID
The brains of healthy people aged faster during the COVID-19 pandemic than did the brains of people analysed before the pandemic began, a study of almost 1,000 people suggests. The accelerated ageing occurred even in people who didn’t become infected.
The accelerated ageing, recorded as structural changes seen in brain scans, was most noticeable in older people, male participants and those from disadvantaged backgrounds. But cognitive tests revealed that mental agility declined only in participants who picked up a case of COVID-19, suggesting that faster brain ageing doesn’t necessarily translate into impaired thinking and memory.
The study “really underlines how significant the pandemic environment was for mental and neurological health”, says Mahdi Moqri, a computational biologist who studies ageing at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts. It’s unclear whether the pandemic-associated brain ageing is reversible, because the study analysed scans taken at only two time points, adds Moqri.
The findings were published today in Nature Communications.
Pandemic effect
Previous research has offered clues that SARS-CoV-2 infections can worsen neurodegeneration and cognitive decline in older people. But few studies have explored whether the pandemic period — a tumultuous time marked by social isolation, lifestyle disruptions and stress for many — also affected brain ageing, says study co-author Ali-Reza Mohammadi-Nejad, a neuroimaging researcher at the University of Nottingham, UK.
Marjorie Taylor Greene explains vote against GENIUS Act
by RAY LEWIS | The National News DeskFri, July 18th 2025 at 1:24 PM
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene speaks to a reporter before a February House of Representatives Republican caucus meeting at the Capitol. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON (TNND) — Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., explained Friday why she voted against a bill that would regulate some cryptocurrencies.
She wrote in a post on social media platform X that the bill, called the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins, or GENIUS, Act, regulates stablecoins and “provides for the backdoor Centralized Bank Digital Currency.” A central bank digital currency (CBDC) is a digital form of central bank money.
"The Federal Reserve has been planning a CBDC for years and this will open the door to move you to a cashless society and into digital currency that can be weaponized against you by an authoritarian government controlling your ability to buy and sell,” Rep. Greene claimed. “Do you actually trust your government to never do that to you? I don’t.”
The Federal Reserve says in a webpage of frequently asked questions about CBDCs that it would only proceed with issuing one if an authorizing law was enacted. The Fed issued a paper in 2022 on potential benefits and risks of a CBDC but notes in the webpage the essay is “not intended to advance any specific policy outcome."
The National News Desk asked Rep. Greene in an email Friday at 12:40 p.m. to explain how the GENIUS Act “provides for the backdoor” CBDC but did not receive a response by publication. President Donald Trump is scheduled to sign the bill, which passed the Senate and House of Representatives this week, into law at 2:30 p.m.
“Big signing at 2:30 in the White House. Congratulations to our GREAT REPUBLICANS for being able to accomplish so much, a record, in so short a period of time,” Trump wrote in a Truth Social post. “All the Democrats do is complain and criticize, AND GET NOTHING DONE. They are a ‘Party of the Past!’”
Eighteen Democrats in the Senate and 102 in the House voted for the bill. New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker, who voted for the act, said in a statement Thursday it offers “robust guidelines” for consumers in the country.
“It offers an important starting point for protecting financial security and our broader economy, closing loopholes on foreign-issued stablecoins that pose risks to national security, strengthening federal oversight over stablecoin issuers, and expanding consumer protections in the event of a stablecoin collapse," the senator explained.
Other Democrats, like Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., claimed the bill presents conflict-of-interest risks and lacks critical provisions.
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Denmark Bans Burqa In Public, Asks Muslims To Adapt Local Culture Or Leave. Details Inside!
The Denmark government had previously implemented a nationwide ban on burqas and niqabs in public spaces back in 2018!
By Sakshi Singh
Updated July 02, 2025 11:37 AM
Denmark is once again in the spotlight for its tough stance on religious face coverings. For the unversed, the Denmark government had previously implemented a nationwide ban on burqas and niqabs in public spaces back in 2018. Now the Danish government is proposing to expand that ban to include schools and universities.
What Did The Denmark Prime Minister Say About Banning Burqa?
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen recently stated that the country’s democratic values must come first. “Democracy takes precedence,” she said, stressing that religious expressions that conflict with Danish norms shouldn’t be part of the education system. She also made it clear that immigrants who struggle to adapt to Danish cultural values should consider leaving the country.
This proposed extension has stirred a lot of international attention. Human rights organisations argue that the move is discriminatory, especially toward Muslim women who wear face coverings as part of their religious practice. Critics say the policy is not about integration or safety but about singling out a specific group and restricting their freedom of expression.
On the other hand, supporters of the proposal believe the government is taking necessary action to protect secular education and promote gender equality. They argue that face coverings can hinder communication and that schools should be places where openness and equal participation are encouraged. The debate is growing louder both inside and outside Denmark. Some view this as a firm step toward integrating newcomers and strengthening national identity. Others see it as an exclusionary move that could further alienate minority communities.
Sunday, July 20, 2025
Latino Catholics are transforming the Church. It’s ‘about time.’
Latinos are now 40 percent of the U.S. Catholic Church and likely to become the majority. The election of American-Peruvian Pope Leo reflects their ascendence.
July 17, 2025
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Mexican American parishioners leave a Catholic Mass on Sept. 15 in Brooklyn. (Andrew Lichtenstein/Corbis News/Getty Images)
By Michelle Boorstein and
Rachel Hatzipanagos
DES PLAINES, Ill. — Latino Catholics are building more of their own institutions, including a major leadership-training group and the country’s first Latino owned-and-run Catholic retreat center. Spanish-speaking Catholics are reviving shrinking White parishes. And the percentage of Latino Catholics born in the United States — not abroad — is rising.
This is a time of change for Latino Catholics, who now make up nearly 40 percent of the U.S. church, and who some U.S. Catholicism experts predict are likely to become the majority in the coming decades.
Fourteen percent of Catholics born between 1928 and 1945 were Latino compared with 54 percent of Gen Z Catholics born between 1997 and 2005, according to the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
“It’s been about time,” Vicente Del Real, 35, said of the prominent, self-built Latino Catholic institutions becoming more common in the United States. Del Real emigrated from Mexico as a teen to Illinois and founded Iskali, a group that supports young Latino Catholics, and Casa Iskali, a retreat center in Des Plaines, Illinois. “I could have said this 50 years ago and it would have been true. There should be another 200 or 300 organizations like ours around the country.”
But the U.S. Catholic Church is still facing significant challenges, including the disruptive impact of the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration enforcement policies. Also, Latinos are a bigger share of the U.S. Catholic population, but younger Latinos are fleeing Catholicism, mostly to become religiously unaffiliated.
By Michelle Boorstein and
Rachel Hatzipanagos
DES PLAINES, Ill. — Latino Catholics are building more of their own institutions, including a major leadership-training group and the country’s first Latino owned-and-run Catholic retreat center. Spanish-speaking Catholics are reviving shrinking White parishes. And the percentage of Latino Catholics born in the United States — not abroad — is rising.
This is a time of change for Latino Catholics, who now make up nearly 40 percent of the U.S. church, and who some U.S. Catholicism experts predict are likely to become the majority in the coming decades.
Fourteen percent of Catholics born between 1928 and 1945 were Latino compared with 54 percent of Gen Z Catholics born between 1997 and 2005, according to the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
“It’s been about time,” Vicente Del Real, 35, said of the prominent, self-built Latino Catholic institutions becoming more common in the United States. Del Real emigrated from Mexico as a teen to Illinois and founded Iskali, a group that supports young Latino Catholics, and Casa Iskali, a retreat center in Des Plaines, Illinois. “I could have said this 50 years ago and it would have been true. There should be another 200 or 300 organizations like ours around the country.”
But the U.S. Catholic Church is still facing significant challenges, including the disruptive impact of the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration enforcement policies. Also, Latinos are a bigger share of the U.S. Catholic population, but younger Latinos are fleeing Catholicism, mostly to become religiously unaffiliated.
In 2010, 67 percent of Hispanic Americans were Catholic compared with 43 percent now, according to Pew Research.
Modern Revivals
The Word of God must be the test for all religious experience.
Illustration © Review and Herald Publ. Assoc.
Wherever the word of God has been faithfully preached, results have followed that attested its divine origin. The Spirit of God accompanied the message of His servants, and the word was with power. Sinners felt their consciences quickened. The "light which lighteth every man that cometh into the world" illumined the secret chambers of their souls, and the hidden things of darkness were made manifest. Deep conviction took hold upon their minds and hearts. They were convinced of sin and of righteousness and of judgment to come. They had a sense of the righteousness of Jehovah and felt the terror of appearing, in their guilt and uncleanness, before the Searcher of hearts. In anguish they cried out: "Who shall deliver me from the body of this death?" As the cross of Calvary, with its infinite sacrifice for the sins of men, was revealed, they saw that nothing but the merits of Christ could suffice to atone for their transgressions; this alone could reconcile man to God. With faith and humility they accepted the Lamb of God, that taketh away the sin of the world. Through the blood of Jesus they had "remission of sins that are past."
These souls brought forth fruit meet for repentance. They believed and were baptized, and rose to walk in newness of life—new creatures in Christ Jesus; not to fashion themselves according to the former lusts, but by the faith of the Son of [462] God to follow in His steps, to reflect His character, and to purify themselves even as He is pure. The things they once hated they now loved, and the things they once loved they hated. The proud and self-assertive became meek and lowly of heart. The vain and supercilious became serious and unobtrusive. The profane became reverent, the drunken sober, and the profligate pure. The vain fashions of the world were laid aside. Christians sought not the "outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel; but . . . the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price." 1 Peter 3:3, 4.
Revivals brought deep heart-searching and humility. They were characterized by solemn, earnest appeals to the sinner, by yearning compassion for the purchase of the blood of Christ. Men and women prayed and wrestled with God for the salvation of souls. The fruits of such revivals were seen in souls who shrank not at self-denial and sacrifice, but rejoiced that they were counted worthy to suffer reproach and trial for the sake of Christ. Men beheld a transformation in the lives of those who had professed the name of Jesus. The community was benefited by their influence. They gathered with Christ, and sowed to the Spirit, to reap life everlasting.
It could be said of them: "Ye sorrowed to repentance." "For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death. For behold this selfsame thing, that ye sorrowed after a godly sort, what carefulness it wrought in you, yea, what clearing of yourselves, yea, what indignation, yea, what fear, yea, what vehement desire, yea, what zeal, yea, what revenge! In all things ye have approved yourselves to be clear in this matter." 2 Corinthians 7:9-11.
Saturday, July 19, 2025
Love Stronger than Death
Love Stronger than Death
Christ has shown that His love was stronger than death. He was accomplishing man's salvation; and although He had the most fearful conflict with the powers of darkness, yet, amid it all, His love grew stronger and stronger. He endured the hiding of His Father's countenance, until He was led to exclaim in the bitterness of His soul: “My God, My God, why hast Thou forsaken Me?” Matthew 27:46. His arm brought salvation. The price was paid to purchase the redemption of man, when, in the last soul struggle, the blessed words were uttered which seemed to resound through creation: “It is finished.”
Many who profess to be Christians become excited over worldly enterprises, and their interest is awakened for new and exciting amusements, while they are coldhearted, and appear as if frozen, in the cause of God. Here is a theme, poor formalist, which is of sufficient importance to excite you. Eternal interests are here involved. Upon this theme it is sin to be calm and unimpassioned. The scenes of Calvary call for the deepest emotion. Upon this subject you will be excusable if you manifest enthusiasm. That Christ, so excellent, so innocent, should suffer such a painful death, bearing the weight of the sins of the world, our thoughts and imaginations can never fully comprehend. The length, the breadth, the height, the depth, of such amazing love we cannot fathom. The contemplation of the matchless depths of a Saviour's love should fill the mind, touch and melt the soul, refine and elevate the affections, and completely transform the whole character. The language of the apostle is: “I determined not to know anything among you, save Jesus Christ, and Him crucified.” 1 Corinthians 2:2. We also may look toward Calvary and exclaim: “God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world.” Galatians 6:14.
Considering at what an immense cost our salvation has been purchased, what will be the fate of those who neglect so great salvation? What will be the punishment of those who profess to be followers of Christ, yet fail to bow in humble obedience to the claims of their Redeemer, and who do not take the cross as humble disciples of Christ and follow Him from the manger to Calvary? “He that gathereth not with Me,” says Christ, “scattereth abroad.” Matthew 12:30.
Friday, July 18, 2025
Devon Franklin's Candid One-Man Show
Jul 16, 2025
Producer, Pastor, Filmmaker, Actor, Author, and now star of his own one-man show, Devon Franklin tells Efrem Graham about his newest project. It's a vulnerable look at his real life story, from a never-before-scene perspective. It's an uplifting, inspiring, candid faithbased story of trials and triumph.
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July 18 @ 7:30 PM
On the SABBATH?
"The sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair; and they took them wives..."
Recently, some people have been talking about hybrids that existed before the Great Flood. According to their interpretation of Genesis, chapter 6, these creatures were the offspring of humans and extraterrestrial beings. They call these supposed creatures NEPHILIM. The strangest part of all is that even some atheists "believe" this...
And it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born unto them,
That the sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair; and they took them wives of all which they chose.
And the Lord said, My spirit shall not always strive with man, for that he also is flesh: yet his days shall be an hundred and twenty years.
There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old, men of renown.
Genesis 6: 1-4.
Finally, when tempted by the Sadducees about marriage after the Resurrection in Matthew 22: 28-30, Jesus refutes this unfounded Nephelim hypothesis when He answered:
Therefore in the resurrection whose wife shall she be of the seven? for they all had her.
Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God.
For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in heaven.
Georgetown University's influence on American geopolitics and diplomacy
Georgetown University, particularly its Walsh School of Foreign Service (SFS), holds a significant role in shaping American foreign policy and diplomacy through several avenues:
- Educating Future Leaders: SFS is consistently ranked among the world's best international relations programs. It serves as a training ground for future American diplomats and policymakers, influencing U.S. foreign affairs through the expertise and perspectives of its graduates. The curriculum emphasizes an integrated course of study combining the technical aspects of international affairs with a liberal education and moral values, according to Georgetown University.
- A Network of Influence: Georgetown boasts a deep and influential alumni network in international affairs and public policy, according to the School of Foreign Service - Georgetown University. This network includes high-ranking figures in the U.S. government, such as:
- Seven current U.S. Senators.
- Seventeen current U.S. House of Representatives members.
- Over 75 former U.S. ambassadors.
- Two-term U.S. President Bill Clinton.This extensive network facilitates connections and allows for the exchange of ideas and perspectives between the university, its alumni, and policymakers in the U.S. government and foreign service corps.
- Convening Power of Washington, DC: Situated in Washington, D.C., Georgetown benefits from its proximity to the centers of American power. This location enables faculty to engage with both the theoretical and practical aspects of foreign policy, while students gain valuable experience through internships and interactions with leading practitioners.
- Research and Think Tanks: Georgetown's Center for International and Regional Studies (CIRS) conducts significant research on international affairs, providing analysis that informs policy discussions. Additionally, many think tanks that play a vital role in shaping U.S. foreign policy have strong ties to Georgetown, such as the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), which was originally founded as part of the university. These institutions generate new ideas, assess existing policies, and provide expert analysis to policymakers.
While Georgetown's influence is evident, it's important to recognize that it does not solely dictate American foreign policy. Numerous factors contribute to the formulation of U.S. foreign policy, including other universities, think tanks, government agencies, and societal pressures. Think tanks, for example, play a vital role in shaping U.S. foreign policy by providing research, analysis, and expert opinion to policymakers, according to Number Analytics. The extent to which these institutions shape official policy is debatable, but their ideas and research often influence government decisions and priorities.
References:
https://cirs.qatar.georgetown.edu/research/
https://sfs.georgetown.edu/georgetown-ranks-1-in-foreign-policy-2024-rankings/
https://sfs.georgetown.edu/our-people/alumni-network/prominent-alumni/
https://www.numberanalytics.com/blog/think-tanks-shaping-u-s-diplomacy
https://sfs.georgetown.edu/georgetown-ranks-1-in-foreign-policy-2024-rankings/
https://sfs.georgetown.edu/our-people/alumni-network/prominent-alumni/
"8647 Comey"
"8647 Comey" refers to a recent controversy involving former FBI Director James Comey and a social media post.
Here's a breakdown:
The Incident: Comey posted a picture on Instagram of seashells forming the numbers "8647" on a beach, captioning it, "Cool shell formation on my beach walk". He later deleted the post.
"8647" Meaning: The number "86" is a slang term with several meanings, most commonly "to get rid of" or "throw out". Some also associate it with violence, meaning "to kill". The "47" refers to Donald Trump, the 47th President of the United States. The phrase "8647" has also been used as a way to silently protest Trump.
The Controversy: Republicans and Trump allies interpreted Comey's post as a veiled threat against Trump, even suggesting it was a call for assassination. Donald Trump Jr. specifically accused Comey of "calling for my dad to be murdered".
Comey's Explanation: Comey stated he was unaware of the violent interpretation of "86," saying he believed it was a political message and that he opposes violence of any kind. He told MSNBC he thought the formation was "clever" and created by "somebody with artistic flair" and no "dark intention".
Investigation and Consequences: The U.S. Secret Service and the Department of Homeland Security began investigating the post. Comey was interviewed by the Secret Service for about an hour. There were also calls from some Republicans for Comey to face legal consequences. It is unclear if the investigation has concluded or what any next steps would entail.
Reactions and investigation:
The post generated strong reactions from Republicans and led to an investigation by the Secret Service and the Department of Homeland Security.
Comey voluntarily participated in the questioning for about an hour.
The investigation and the meaning of the post remain subjects of ongoing discussion.
References:
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FBI Director James Comey's "Hard Truths: Law Enforcement and Race" speech at Georgetown University
In 2015, former FBI Director James Comey delivered a speech at Georgetown University titled "Hard Truths: Law Enforcement and Race". In this speech, he addressed the complex relationship between law enforcement and diverse communities, particularly in the context of race. He acknowledged the disconnect between police agencies and some citizens, especially in communities of color, and called for open and honest conversations about these issues, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (.gov).
Comey's speech was prompted by the national conversation surrounding race and law enforcement following incidents like the shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri. He emphasized that racial bias is not unique to law enforcement but exists in all segments of society. Comey urged law enforcement to confront their own biases and work towards building trust with all communities, according to the FBI. He also advocated for improved data collection on police interactions with minority communities to better understand and address systemic issues.
Comey's speech was prompted by the national conversation surrounding race and law enforcement following incidents like the shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri. He emphasized that racial bias is not unique to law enforcement but exists in all segments of society. Comey urged law enforcement to confront their own biases and work towards building trust with all communities, according to the FBI. He also advocated for improved data collection on police interactions with minority communities to better understand and address systemic issues.
The speech was seen as a significant moment, marking the first time a top FBI official had publicly addressed racial bias in law enforcement with such candor. It sparked a national conversation about race and policing.
Subsequent Events:
Comey also spoke at Georgetown's International Conference on Cyber Engagement in 2016, according to Georgetown University.
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Former CIA DirectorJohn Brennan is a Distinguished Fellow at Georgetown University's Center on National Security
John Brennan, former CIA Director, is currently a Distinguished Fellow at Georgetown University's Center on National Security. He also holds positions as a Senior National Security and Intelligence Analyst for NBC and MSNBC, and is a Principal at WestExec Advisors. Previously, he served as President Obama's Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism before becoming CIA Director.
John Brennan, former Director of the CIA, has a connection to Georgetown University through speaking engagements and his role at the Center on National Security. He served as CIA Director from 2013 to 2017. Before becoming Director, he was the Deputy National Security Advisor and also led the National Counterterrorism Center. He also has strong ties to Fordham University, where he earned his bachelor's degree, and the University of Texas at Austin, where he earned his master's.
Brennan's role at Georgetown University involves contributing his expertise and insights on national security, foreign policy, and the rule of law. He participates in conferences, workshops, and other events hosted by the Center on National Security. Additionally, he serves as a mentor to students interested in government service and national security careers.
Prior to his current positions, Brennan had a long career in the CIA, including roles as Chief of Staff to Director George Tenet and Director of the National Counterterrorism Center. He also served as the CIA's daily intelligence briefer to President Clinton. In 2013, he was appointed as the Director of the CIA by President Obama, serving in that capacity until 2017.
Brennan's connection to Georgetown extends beyond this specific event. He is also a figure who has been scrutinized for his role in the 2016 election and the handling of intelligence related to Russian interference. His actions and statements have been the subject of both Congressional investigations and public debate.
Brennan's tenure as CIA Director was marked by several significant events, including the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election and the raid that killed Osama bin Laden. He has also been a vocal critic of former President Trump.
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Criminal investigation into former FBI, CIA heads James Comey and John B...
Criminal investigation into former FBI, CIA heads James Comey and John Brennan draws mixed reactions
CBS6 Albany
Jul 15, 2025
A new report claimed the Department of Justice might appoint a special prosecutor for a possible criminal grand conspiracy case as the investigation continues into former FBI Director James Comey and former CIA Director John Brennan.
FBI Director Kash Patel recently called the Russian collusion hoax "the biggest political criminal scheme ever perpetrated by portions of the FBI leadership and other elements of the intelligence community.”
Former FBI Special Agent in Charge Jody Weis said he "couldn’t be happier" the investigation into Comey and Brennan was launched.
Both Brennan and Comey are now under fire for allegedly making false statements to Congress about the investigation and the decision to examine claims in a Steele dossier from a former British spy. The dossier alleged coordination between the Russian government and the Trump campaign.
Read more: https://cbs6albany.com/news/nation-wo...
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Israeli forces strike Catholic Parish in Gaza
The Holy Family Parish in Gaza (AFP or licensors)
The Holy Family Church, the only Catholic Church in Gaza, was struck by a raid this morning, resulting in three deaths and several injuries, including the Parish priest, Father Gabriel Romanelli. In a statement, the Latin Patriarchate in Jerusalem appeals to leaders "to raise their voices and to do all that is necessary in order to stop this tragedy which is humanly and morally unjustified."
By Vatican News
The Holy Family Church, the only Catholic Church in the Gaza Strip, was hit by a tank this morning. Three people subsequently died from their injuries. Others were reportedly wounded more lightly, including the parish priest, Father Gabriel Romanelli.
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, earlier spoke to Vatican News:
“What we know for sure is that a tank, the IDF says by mistake, but we are not sure about this, they hit the Church directly, the Church of the Holy Family, the Latin Church”, he said. “There are four people seriously wounded, among these four, two are in very dramatic conditions and their lives are in serious danger”.
'Jesus Wept': Chris Coons Decries GOP's Proposed Cuts To Foreign Disaste...
'Jesus Wept': Chris Coons Decries GOP's Proposed Cuts To Foreign Disaster Relief And Food Assistance
During remarks on the Senate floor Wednesday, Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) spoke about proposed cuts to foreign disaster relief and food assistance
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Personal life
Personal life
Annie and Chris Coons at the inauguration of Joe Biden in 2021
Coons is married to Annie Coons, née Lingenfelter.[108] They have three children, twins Mike and Jack, and daughter Maggie, and they live in Wilmington, Delaware. Coons is Presbyterian, his wife is Catholic, and they attend St. Ann Catholic Church in the city. Coons describes himself as "someone who is, privately, fairly religious," though he has never thought "that needs to be a big part of [campaigning]."[109]
Coons is married to Annie Coons, née Lingenfelter.[108] They have three children, twins Mike and Jack, and daughter Maggie, and they live in Wilmington, Delaware. Coons is Presbyterian, his wife is Catholic, and they attend St. Ann Catholic Church in the city. Coons describes himself as "someone who is, privately, fairly religious," though he has never thought "that needs to be a big part of [campaigning]."[109]
DeVon Franklin gets real in one-man show 'Be True' – only in NYC
DeVon Franklin gets real in one-man show 'Be True' – only in NYC
PIX11 News
Jul 17, 2025
DeVon Franklin — producer, actor, bestselling author, and speaker — brings his most personal project to the stage with "Be True: My Journey from Breakdown to Breakthrough," a bold one-man theatrical debut at New York City's Minetta Lane Theatre for two nights only.
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Plot Twist: Meagan Good’s Trainer Played Matchmaker for Ex-Husband DeVon Franklin and His New Fiancée
Posted byBy Y. Kyles | Published on: February 14, 2025
Pastor DeVon Franklin, 46, is headed to the altar again. The Seventh-day Adventist has proposed to his girlfriend, fitness influencer Maria Castillo, two years after divorcing his first wife, Meagan Good.
Castillo, 29, reportedly said yes to Franklin’s proposal during a holiday vacation on Dec. 27, 2024, which was revealed in an interview with People magazine.
The couple wore matching white outfits in their Hawaii-set photographs as his wife-to-be seemed to be under the impression they were posing for photos at a scenic spot.
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Northern California Conference Offering Psycho-Spiritual Formation Classes for $775
Northern California Conference Offering Psycho-Spiritual Formation Classes for $775
July 14, 2025 Gerry Wagoner
Oh great.
Here we go again.
“Dear Pastor,
We are pleased to announce that registration is now open for the Kintsugi Trauma-Informed Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Program, designed specifically for Northern California Conference pastors.
This innovative program integrates traditional CPE training with Kintsugi Resilience—a spiritually grounded approach to healing, formation, and pastoral growth. It transcends professional development; it invites personal renewal.
Program Highlights:
Dates: August 11 – December 15, 2025
Format: Weekly Zoom (3.5 hrs) + occasional in-person gatherings
Cost: $775 per unit. Utilize your $500 CEU allowance. Monthly installments available.
July 14, 2025 Gerry Wagoner
Oh great.
Here we go again.
“Dear Pastor,
We are pleased to announce that registration is now open for the Kintsugi Trauma-Informed Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Program, designed specifically for Northern California Conference pastors.
This innovative program integrates traditional CPE training with Kintsugi Resilience—a spiritually grounded approach to healing, formation, and pastoral growth. It transcends professional development; it invites personal renewal.
Program Highlights:
- 400 hours of supervised clinical ministry per unit
- Trauma-informed care, theological reflection, and spiritual formation
- Small group format (5-member cohort)
- Led by certified CPE supervisors
- CPSP-accredited through Community Care Chaplains
Dates: August 11 – December 15, 2025
Format: Weekly Zoom (3.5 hrs) + occasional in-person gatherings
Cost: $775 per unit. Utilize your $500 CEU allowance. Monthly installments available.
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
‘They Fear Us Like No Other’ — Alice Weidel’s CPAC Speech | Viktor Orban...
‘They Fear Us Like No Other’ — Alice Weidel’s CPAC Speech | Viktor Orban | APT
APT
Alice Weidel, chair of Germany’s Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, gave a bold speech at CPAC Hungary 2025, claiming that the media and political elites “fear us like no other party — with good reason.” Speaking before Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and other conservative leaders, Weidel warned of rising censorship, opposition surveillance, and democratic backsliding in Germany.
Monday, July 14, 2025
Trump announces novel plan to send weapons to Ukraine and gives Russia new deadline to make peace
By Kevin Liptak, CNN
Updated 1:06 PM EDT, Mon July 14, 2025
Bonnie Cash/UPI/Bloomberg/Getty Images
US President Donald Trump walks on the South Lawn of the White House after arriving on Marine One in Washington, DC, US, on Sunday, July 13, 2025.
US President Donald Trump walks on the South Lawn of the White House after arriving on Marine One in Washington, DC, US, on Sunday, July 13, 2025.
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President Donald Trump on Monday laid out a pair of steps intended to pressure Russia to end its war in Ukraine, including funneling new weapons to Kyiv and threatening economic punishment on Moscow if peace isn’t reached in 50 days, as he grows increasingly disenchanted with his Russian counterpart.
Taken together, the moves amount to a markedly new approach to the conflict, which Trump has worked to distance himself from since taking office in January. Even as he delivered the announcement from the Oval Office, the president argued he wasn’t to blame for the prolonged war.
Still, he appeared entirely fed up with Russian President Vladimir Putin. And he acknowledged American weaponry – however it is delivered – would be necessary if Kyiv is to stave off a full-bore invasion.
“I felt we had a deal about four times,” Trump said, referring to a prospective peace agreement with Russia. “But it just kept going on and on.”
The plan the president unveiled Monday – which would see European nations purchase American weapons, then transfer them to Ukraine – has been under discussion for months, ever since Trump won last year’s election and European officials quickly began deliberating on ways to sustain US weapons shipments to Ukraine under a leader who had vowed to pull back American support.
Sunday, July 13, 2025
2025 – Montréal Inclusive Solidarities: Reimagining Boundaries in Divided Times
Conference dates: 1-3 July 2025 (virtual); 9-12 July 2025 (in Montréal)
Inclusive Solidarities: Reimagining Boundaries in Divided Times
Solidarity is a central value practiced across social and labor movements and a key principle underpinning social democracies. It is also a term with many meanings, referring to the cohesion of groups, the development of social policy and welfare states, or the goals and tactics of labor and social movement organizations. Solidarity in all its forms involves an act of political and social imagination – to identify who one is willing to act in solidarity with, or who are the members of one’s ‘imagined community’ (Anderson 1983). How community is defined, and how the boundaries around that community are drawn or imagined, have implications for who is included and excluded in collective action to redistribute power and resources, to demand rights, and to fight oppression.
The theme of this year’s SASE meeting recognizes the importance of reimagining the boundaries that define commitments to and practices of inclusive solidarity, at a time when the most visible trends are toward intensified divisions. Tens of thousands of lives have been lost in wars, invasions, and violent conflicts over the past year alone. Climate change is fueling displacement and famine, while attempts to mitigate carbon emissions encourage organizing for and against policies to reform farming, manufacturing, and energy production. Far right political parties have experienced growing support, with recent major election wins in Europe and Latin America – and a rising share of the popular vote in many countries world-wide. And multinational companies and their investors continue to adapt to a post-COVID global economy through pursuing particularistic interests within and across national boundaries, from opposing proposed regulation of AI and platform work to challenging the right to strike as a critical dimension of the ILO’s fundamental right to freedom of association.
Central Banks Driving the World into Crisis with G. Edward Griffin
Central Banks Driving the World into Crisis with G. Edward Griffin
May 2, 2025 Macroeconomics
Interview recorded - 23rd of April, 2025
On this episode of the WTFinance podcast I have the pleasure of welcoming on G.Edward Griffin.
G.Edward is the author of the “Creature from Jekyll Island”.
During our conversation we spoke about the creation of the FED, the goals of the Federal Reserve, concentration of wealth, their true purpose and more. I hope you enjoy!
G.Edward Griffin is a writer, documentary film producer, and Founder of Freedom Force International. Listed in Who’s Who in America, he is well known because of his talent for researching difficult topics and presenting them in clear terms that all can understand.
He has dealt with such diverse subjects as archaeology and ancient Earth history, the Federal Reserve System and international banking, terrorism, internal subversion, the history of taxation, U.S. foreign policy, the science and politics of cancer therapy, the Supreme Court, and the United Nations.
His better-known works include The Creature from Jekyll Island, World without Cancer, The Discovery of Noah’s Ark, Moles in High Places, The Open Gates of Troy, No Place to Hide, The Capitalist Conspiracy, More Deadly than War, The Grand Design, The Great Prison Break, and The Fearful Master.
Ed is a graduate of the University of Michigan where he majored in speech and communications. He is a recipient of the coveted Telly Award for excellence in television production, the creator of the Reality Zone Audio Archives, Publisher of Need to Know News, and is President of American Media, a publishing and video production company in Southern California.
He has served on the board of directors of The National Health Federation and The International Association of Cancer Victors and Friends and is Founder and President of The Cancer Cure Foundation. He is the Founder of Freedom Force International and creator of Red Pill University, Red-Pill Expos, and Rabbit-Hole Expeditions. The mission of these Red-Pill and Rabbit-Hole endeavors is far more serious than they may sound. It is to popularize a global coalition for the victory of individualism over collectivism and liberty over tyranny.
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Saturday, July 12, 2025
President Trump Credits the ‘Hand of God’ for His Miraculous Survival
President Trump Credits the ‘Hand of God’ for His Miraculous Survival
Abby Trivett 11:13AM July 11, 2025
President Trump is giving all glory to God for protecting him after last year’s assassination attempt.
Journalist Salena Zito told Fox News about what she witnessed at the Butler, Pennsylvania rally last year, and how the president credited the Lord for his survival afterward.
“I see him grab his ear. I see the blood streak across his face,” Zito said during the Brian Kilmeade Show.
Zito, who was supposed to interview Trump following the rally, said he called her the following day to see how she and her family were doing. In total, Zito says he called her “seven times that day.”
When asked about why he took certain actions while in survival mode, Zito says that he: “[Trump] comes to the conclusion, several times, that it was the hand of God.”
Our history of Sunday celebration and spiritual renewal
Our history of Sunday celebration and spiritual renewal
The Lord’s Day Alliance of the United States (LDA) was founded in 1888. That year representatives of six major Protestant denominations met in Washington, D.C. to organize the American Sabbath Union; this name was later changed to The Lord’s Day Alliance of the United States. We have been the one national organization whose sole purpose it is to maintain and cultivate the first day of the week as a time for rest, worship, Christian education and spiritual renewal.
Today, we’re now known as Rising Day Ministries of the Lord’s Day Alliance and we seek to create space in people’s lives to be transformed by God through reconnecting, renewing and reinvigorating them in the fullness of Sabbath delight and God’s Shalom.
The Ecumenical Week in Stockholm
The Ecumenical Week in Stockholm
The Commemoration of the 100 year remembrance of the Ecumenical Conference in Stockholm 1925 will be held 18-24 Augusti 2025 with focus on peace and fellowship.
This Ecumenical week will link thematically with the focus on peace from the Stockholm Conference where the churches’ calling is, together with all other initiatives for good in society, oppose divisions, polerisation and war. To attain credibility and a just peace, there needs to be a diversity of initiatives: peace between countries, peace between people, peace between different faiths and religions, peace with creation and peace with God.
Various events will be arranged such as lectures, church services, concerts and open-air festivals with many guests from different churches around the world invited. See the preliminary programme below.
Monday 18 August
17.30 Vigilia in Kristi Förklarings Kyrka, address: Birger Jarlsgatan 98
Tuesday 19 August
Theme: Peace in society ”He grants peace to your borders and satisfies you with the finest of wheat” (Ps 147:14)
9.30-20.00 Seminars and lectures – More information to come.
18.00 Vesper/Evening prayer every in Immanuelskyrkan, address: Kungstensgatan 17,
Wednesday 20 August
Theme: Peace and justice “Love and faithfulness meet together; righteousness and peace kiss each other. Faithfulness springs forth from the earth, and righteousness looks down from heaven. (Ps 85:10-11)
9.30-20.00 Seminars and lectures – More information to come.
18.00 Vesper/Evening prayer in St Eriks Katolska domkyrka, address: Folkungagatan 46.
The Commemoration of the 100 year remembrance of the Ecumenical Conference in Stockholm 1925 will be held 18-24 Augusti 2025 with focus on peace and fellowship.
This Ecumenical week will link thematically with the focus on peace from the Stockholm Conference where the churches’ calling is, together with all other initiatives for good in society, oppose divisions, polerisation and war. To attain credibility and a just peace, there needs to be a diversity of initiatives: peace between countries, peace between people, peace between different faiths and religions, peace with creation and peace with God.
Various events will be arranged such as lectures, church services, concerts and open-air festivals with many guests from different churches around the world invited. See the preliminary programme below.
Programme 18-24 August
With reservation for changes
With reservation for changes
Monday 18 August
17.30 Vigilia in Kristi Förklarings Kyrka, address: Birger Jarlsgatan 98
Tuesday 19 August
Theme: Peace in society ”He grants peace to your borders and satisfies you with the finest of wheat” (Ps 147:14)
9.30-20.00 Seminars and lectures – More information to come.
18.00 Vesper/Evening prayer every in Immanuelskyrkan, address: Kungstensgatan 17,
Wednesday 20 August
Theme: Peace and justice “Love and faithfulness meet together; righteousness and peace kiss each other. Faithfulness springs forth from the earth, and righteousness looks down from heaven. (Ps 85:10-11)
9.30-20.00 Seminars and lectures – More information to come.
18.00 Vesper/Evening prayer in St Eriks Katolska domkyrka, address: Folkungagatan 46.
Faith-based groups note “critical moment” for global financial transformation
In a message coinciding with the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development, faith-based groups representing more than 600 million Christians worldwide noted a “critical moment” for global financial transformation.
27 June 2025
NIFEA
Sustainability and Economy of Life
“The world today is grappling with a convergence of unprecedented economic, political, social, and environmental crises,” reads the message from the World Council of Churches, World Communion of Reformed Churches, Lutheran World Federation, World Methodist Council, Council for World Mission, and United Society Partners in the Gospel.
The message notes that, while the wealth of multi-millionaires and billionaires continues to soar, the vast majority of people struggle with rising costs for basic necessities, such as food and housing, and declining living standards.
“This deepening inequality has eroded trust in public institutions, weakened democratic systems, enabled corporate influence over state policy, and hindered progress on urgent climate action, reinforcing a vicious cycle of disparity and disempowerment,” reads the message. “We are amid an escalating crisis of biodiversity loss and climate change that threatens livelihoods and poses an existential risk to all life on Earth.”
Climate change also worsens sovereign debt burdens, the message notes.
Photo: Ivars Kupcis/WCC
27 June 2025
NIFEA
Sustainability and Economy of Life
“The world today is grappling with a convergence of unprecedented economic, political, social, and environmental crises,” reads the message from the World Council of Churches, World Communion of Reformed Churches, Lutheran World Federation, World Methodist Council, Council for World Mission, and United Society Partners in the Gospel.
The message notes that, while the wealth of multi-millionaires and billionaires continues to soar, the vast majority of people struggle with rising costs for basic necessities, such as food and housing, and declining living standards.
“This deepening inequality has eroded trust in public institutions, weakened democratic systems, enabled corporate influence over state policy, and hindered progress on urgent climate action, reinforcing a vicious cycle of disparity and disempowerment,” reads the message. “We are amid an escalating crisis of biodiversity loss and climate change that threatens livelihoods and poses an existential risk to all life on Earth.”
Climate change also worsens sovereign debt burdens, the message notes.
Our Distinctive Sign
Our Distinctive Sign
The banner of the third angel has inscribed upon it, “The commandments of God and the faith of Jesus.” Our institutions have taken a name which sets forth the character of our faith, and of this name we are never to be ashamed. I have been shown that this name means much, and in adopting it we have followed the light given us from heaven.... The Sabbath is God's memorial of His creative work, and it is a sign that is to be kept before the world.
There is to be no compromise with those who are worshiping an idol sabbath. We are not to spend our time in controversy with those who know the truth, and upon whom the light of truth has been shining, when they turn away their ear from the truth to turn to fables. I was told that men will employ every policy to make less prominent the difference between the faith of Seventh-day Adventists and those who observe the first day of the week. In this controversy the whole world will be engaged, and the time is short. This is no time to haul down our colors.
A company was presented before me under the name of Seventh-day Adventists, who were advising that the banner or sign which makes us a distinctive people should not be held out so strikingly; for they claimed it was not the best policy in securing success to our institutions. This distinctive banner is to be borne through the world to the close of probation. In describing the remnant people of God, John says, “Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus” (Revelation 14:12). This is the law and the gospel. The world and the churches are uniting in harmony in transgressing the law of God, in tearing away God's memorial, and in exalting a sabbath that bears the signature of the man of sin. But the Sabbath of the Lord thy God is to be a sign to show the difference between the obedient and the disobedient. I saw some reaching out their hands to remove the banner, and to obscure its significance....
When the people accept and exalt a spurious sabbath, and turn souls away from obedience and loyalty to God, they will reach the point that was reached by the people in the days of Christ.... Shall anyone then choose to hide his banner, to relax his devotion? Shall the people whom God has honored and blessed and prospered, refuse to bear testimony in behalf of God's memorial at the very time when such a testimony should be borne? Shall not the commandments of God be more highly esteemed when men pour contempt upon the law of God?—Manuscript 15, 1896.
Selected Messages Book 2, pp. 384,385.
Conference: ‘Religious Education – Fit for the Present and Future?’
Jun 16, 2025
The conference “Religious Education: Fit for Present and Future? The Role of Religion in the Formation of Young Generations at the European Schools” was held at the Chapel for Europe, Brussels, on Wednesday, 4 June 2025. Amid ongoing discussions on educational reform, this event aimed to spark dialogue on the role of Religious Education within the unique setting of the European Schools, underlining its significance for today’s youth. The event featured contribution from members of the entire educational community: learners, teachers, parents and experts. It was organised by COMECE, the religious authorities responsible for Religion at the European Schools and the Chapel for Europe.
Friday, July 11, 2025
17th BRICS Summit – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 🇧🇷
Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates...
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Wednesday, July 09, 2025
Nelu Burcea Elected as GC Public Affairs and Religious Liberty Director
General Conference
Nelu Burcea Elected as GC Public Affairs and Religious Liberty Director
Religious freedom expert to lead global advocacy and church–state relations.
July 8, 2025
United States
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Nelu Burcea Elected as GC Public Affairs and Religious Liberty Director
Religious freedom expert to lead global advocacy and church–state relations.
July 8, 2025
United States
ANN
Nelu Burcea elected as GC Public Affairs and Religious Liberty director during the 62nd GC Session in St. Louis, Missouri.
Nelu Burcea has been elected to serve as director of General Conference Public Affairs and Religious Liberty (PARL) for the 2025–2030 term during the 62nd General Conference Session of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Since joining the General Conference in 2015, Burcea has led efforts to strengthen the church’s relationships with international institutions and to represent the Adventist Church and the International Religious Liberty Association (IRLA) on the global stage. He brings to the PARL role a deep commitment to mission, paired with extensive academic and administrative experience.
Previously, Burcea served as director of communication and PARL for the Adventist Church in Romania and as director of the Romanian Adventist Media Center, which includes Speranța TV and Voice of Hope radio. An ordained pastor, he has led evangelistic campaigns across Europe and the United States.
Nelu Burcea has been elected to serve as director of General Conference Public Affairs and Religious Liberty (PARL) for the 2025–2030 term during the 62nd General Conference Session of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Since joining the General Conference in 2015, Burcea has led efforts to strengthen the church’s relationships with international institutions and to represent the Adventist Church and the International Religious Liberty Association (IRLA) on the global stage. He brings to the PARL role a deep commitment to mission, paired with extensive academic and administrative experience.
Previously, Burcea served as director of communication and PARL for the Adventist Church in Romania and as director of the Romanian Adventist Media Center, which includes Speranța TV and Voice of Hope radio. An ordained pastor, he has led evangelistic campaigns across Europe and the United States.
Tuesday, July 08, 2025
Atlantic Union Seeks to Ban Conrad Vine, Oversteps Authority
July 4, 2025 Fulcrum7 Staff
Back in November, the Atlantic Union executive committee voted to ban Conrad Vine from every pulpit in their union.
The Northern New England Conference believes that the AU acted outside their authority as outlined in the Church Manual. This ban would give higher entities in our organization the authority to circumvent local church business meetings and to impact the standing of members even outside of their Union. They chose to not be a party to this decision, as it undermines the sound, Bible-based practices and procedures outlined in the Church Manual and erodes proper church order.
Stephen Colbert, Whoopi Goldberg, & Pete Buttigieg - The Spiritual Life with Fr. James Martin, S.J.
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