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Seminary presidents encourage residential seminary education
Post Date: 2023-08-05 03:04:09 by Charles_Byrd
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On Tuesday, Aug. 1, the Rev. Dr. Lawrence Rast Jr., president of Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne (CTSFW), and the Rev. Dr. Thomas Egger, president of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis (CSL), delivered consecutive and congruent essays commending residential seminary education to the Synod as the historical and faithful model for training servants for ministry to the church and world. Rast’s essay, “The Biblical and Reformation Heritage of LCMS Pastoral Education,” began with Luther’s admonition to “be alert, study, keep on reading! Truly you cannot read too much in the Scripture; and what you read, you cannot understand too well; and what you understand, you ...
OIM presentations highlight three-fold approach to mission work
Post Date: 2023-08-05 03:02:36 by Charles_Byrd
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On Sunday, July 30, the Rev. Geraldo Walmir Schüler, president of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Brazil, reminded delegates to the 68th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) of another convention long ago: the convention of 1899, when the LCMS first considered a request to send a missionary to Brazil. A year later, in 1900, a missionary arrived in Brazil, and from his efforts, a thriving church body has grown that now partners with the LCMS through the Alliance Missionary Program. “We want to express our gratitude to God for having given us His only Son to be our Savior, dying on our behalf on the cross of Calvary, and we also want to express ...
Convention approves revision of university and college bylaws
Post Date: 2023-08-05 03:00:28 by Charles_Byrd
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On Aug. 2, 88% of the delegates at the 68th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) voted to adopt Resolution 7-04B, “To Revise Bylaws to Revisit and Renew Relationship of Colleges and Universities with the Synod.” This extensive resolution, spanning some 25 pages in the Aug. 1 edition of Today’s Business, is the product of four years of work demanded by 2019 Res. 7-03, passed at the 67th Regular Convention in Tampa. Floor Committee (FC) 7 Chairman Rev. Dr. Scott R. Murray introduced the discussion of Res. 7-04B by asking the five Concordia University System (CUS) presidents to stand. “We are delighted to have those faithful leaders here ...
International church leaders gather at convention for first Church Relations forum
Post Date: 2023-08-05 02:57:48 by Charles_Byrd
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As delegates to the 68th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church— Missouri Synod (LCMS) conducted the Synod’s business, more than 40 international guests participated in their own event down the hall. This was the first International Church Relations Forum organized by LCMS Church Relations at an LCMS convention. The four-day event had its own daily schedule, which included worship, a theological presentation and significant time for discussion. Presentations delved into unity in Christ and confession; unity in the church through the Christ Child/pro-life efforts; unity in the way of worship; and the proclamation of Christ crucified as the key for the church’s unity in ...
Is the Multipolar Alliance 'Controlled Opposition'? The Case of Two Green Paradigms
Post Date: 2023-08-05 02:55:41 by Charles_Byrd
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On February 4, 2022, Presidents Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin unveiled a 5000 word ‘Joint Declaration on the International Relations Entering a New Era and the Global Sustainable Development.’ The words “sustainable development” tied to “international relations” have obviously caused more than a few concerned citizens of western nations to gasp in fear that these two Eurasian powers who are apparently in a conflict with the unipolar death cultists managing the NATO cage, are in reality, simply controlled opposition. Click for Full Text!
Russia doubles defense spending as war with Ukraine escalates
Post Date: 2023-08-05 02:52:19 by Charles_Byrd
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Russia has doubled its defense spending goals amid surging costs in the war effort against Ukraine, Reuters reported on Thursday. Russia’s defense spending target is now more than $100 billion for 2023, roughly $46 billion more than the initial budget plan, according to documents obtained by Reuters. The country’s defense industry is now producing more munitions every month than it did for the entire 2022 year, as the conflict with Ukraine continues to escalate. Click for Full Text!
Delegates unanimously pass three resolutions on mercy
Post Date: 2023-08-05 02:50:19 by Charles_Byrd
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On Tuesday, Aug. 1, the third day of business at the 68th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS), delegates adopted three more resolutions presented by Floor Committee (FC) 3 on Mercy. All resolutions were passed unanimously by voice vote. LCMS Minnesota North District President Rev. Brady Finnern, FC 3 chairman, introduced the committee’s business by reminding the delegates of the words of the Kyrie: “Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.” Click for Full Text!
Brickbat: Secret Snooping
Post Date: 2023-08-05 02:46:59 by Charles_Byrd
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The U.S. Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court has found the FBI improperly searched an intelligence database for information on a U.S. senator, a state senator, and a state judge. It did not release the names of those three. The U.S. senator and state senator were reportedly believed to be the targets of a foreign intelligence service. Click for Full Text!
Is this the end of the myth of a stable Germany?
Post Date: 2023-08-05 02:45:36 by Charles_Byrd
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German politicians have become accustomed to the convenient role of judges deciding which political parties and their programs in various countries are sufficiently European and deserving of acceptance in accordance with the prevailing canons of liberal Western democracy, and which should be condemned and separated by a “firewall.” This severity and principality always clearly increase among German political and media commentators, especially when it comes to forming opinions about politics in Central and Eastern European countries. Click for Full Text!
Joe Biden’s Next Big Mistake: Selling Out America To Saudi Arabia?
Post Date: 2023-08-05 02:42:49 by Charles_Byrd
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Benjamin Netanyahu is in trouble at home, but columnist Thomas Friedman reports that the Biden administration might come to the Israeli prime minister’s rescue. The U.S. president is pressing the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to formally recognize Israel. There should be no harm in that. But the kingdom’s Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman, whom Biden once promised to treat as a pariah, wants a bribe — and a big one. Related Friedman: “The president is wrestling with whether to pursue the possibility of a U.S.-Saudi mutual security pact that would involve Saudi Arabia normalizing relations with Israel, provided that Israel make concessions to the Palestinians that would ...
A conversation with Bishop Juhana Pohjola and Dr. Päivi Räsänen
Post Date: 2023-08-05 02:40:31 by Charles_Byrd
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The Rev. Dr. Juhana Pohjola, bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Mission Diocese of Finland, and Dr. Päivi Räsänen, a member of the Finnish Parliament, discuss religious persecution in Finland.
Writer Who Ignited Spark Starting Revolt Against Transgender Athletes in Women’s Sports Punished
Post Date: 2023-08-04 12:23:16 by Charles_Byrd
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There was a major backlash this year for the first time against Pride Month, and much of the trend can be credited back to a brave writer who broke a story in December 2021 about a transgender athlete competing in female sports. For this, he has been drastically shadowbanned on Twitter, which has unfortunately not been corrected under the new fairer leadership of Elon Musk. While Twitter (recently renamed to X) has become the most powerful media platform in the world, allowing formerly suppressed conservative journalists (including myself) to thrive, Chris Tremoglie remains mostly invisible, punished for his groundbreaking work that has helped women and girls everywhere. Click for Full ...
‘Facebook Files’ 2.0 Reveal White House Pressured Facebook To Censor ‘True’ Content
Post Date: 2023-08-04 12:20:53 by Charles_Byrd
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Published by Ohio Republican Rep. Jim Jordan Friday, part two of the “Facebook Files” details more White House collusion with Silicon Valley censors over coronavirus content — including requests to censor posts about Covid-19 vaccine side effects even if the posted information was true. Files show the Biden administration pressured Facebook to take down posts critical of vaccines that the White House promoted. Click for Full Text!
SAF is full steam ahead on challenging DOJ on frames and receivers case at SCOTUS
Post Date: 2023-08-04 12:17:33 by Charles_Byrd
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The continued drama revolving around frames and receivers took a turn on Friday July 28, 2023. In a case known as VanDerStok v. Garland, the Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals passed on staying a lower court’s judgment and the Department of Justice launched an emergency appeal to the Supreme Court of the United States. While SCOTUS has remained conservative about meddling in lower court battles in a post NYSRPA v. Bruen U.S., in this instance, they did administratively stay the judgement until August 4, 2023. Click for Full Text!
China Prepares for War: A Timeline
Post Date: 2023-08-04 12:15:14 by Charles_Byrd
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Please join Hudson Institute's China Center for a presentation by Kyle Bass on Xi Jinping’s preparation for war. Senior Fellow and Director of the China Center Miles Yu will introduce the event, and the Hon. Ambassador Paula Dobriansky will moderate the question and answer segment. A reception will follow. Click for Full Text!
Trucking company Yellow Corp. is reportedly preparing for bankruptcy. Here’s what you need to know
Post Date: 2023-08-04 07:31:02 by Charles_Byrd
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The fate of U.S. trucking company Yellow Corp. isn’t looking good. After years of financial struggles, Yellow is reportedly preparing for bankruptcy and seeing customers leave in large numbers — heightening risk for future liquidation. While no official decision has been announced by the company, the prospect of bankruptcy has renewed attention around Yellow’s ongoing negotiations with unionized workers, a $700 million pandemic-era loan from the government and other bills the trucker has racked up over time. Click for Full Text!
Most fires in Greece were started ‘by human hand’, government says
Post Date: 2023-08-04 07:27:25 by Charles_Byrd
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Most of the 667 fires that have erupted across Greece in recent weeks were started “by human hand”, the country’s senior climate crisis official has said. As the Mediterranean country emerges from an unprecedented, 15-day period of heatwave-induced infernos, the scale of the destruction is finally being laid bare. Click for Full Text!
Ashura in London: Muslims Seize Control of Famous Landmarks, Raise Iraqi Flag
Post Date: 2023-08-04 07:25:46 by Charles_Byrd
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On Friday, July 28, 2023, Muslims took to the streets in London for the “Ashura Day Procession.” In a show of force, Muslims held a public procession that began in front of the iconic Marble Arch and marched towards the Islamic Universal Association, Holland Park. Muslims even waved the Iraqi flag on top of the Marble Arch, celebrating their victory over London. Every year, thousands of Shia worshippers take part in the ceremonies performed to mourn the death of Husayn ibn Ali, a grandson of the Prophet Muhammad. Groups of men and their male children ritually beat themselves with chains and knives to inflict pain on themselves, symbolizing sharing the pain their Imam went through ...
Democratic Groups Citing Election 'Disinformation' Already Pressuring Zuckerberg for Censorship on Meta Platforms
Post Date: 2023-08-04 07:21:16 by Charles_Byrd
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A coalition of left-leaning voter outreach groups has urged Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to begin censoring “disinformation” on the company’s platforms ahead of the 2024 elections. The groups argued in a letter that Meta’s newest platform Threads should quickly adopt policies to remove speech that is at odds with official government lines on issues such as election integrity. Click for Full Text!
Do the big medical orgs hate Asian Americans?
Post Date: 2023-08-04 07:17:35 by Charles_Byrd
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In June and July 2023, the American Medical Association (AMA) and American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) joined several other medical groups to denounce the recent SCOTUS ruling regarding affirmative action college admissions. Click for Full Text!
Macron warns against attacks on French interests in Niger after coup
Post Date: 2023-08-04 07:15:40 by Charles_Byrd
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French President Emmanuel Macron said France will respond “immediately” to any violence against French interests in Niger following the coup in the African country. The French government “will not tolerate any attack on France and its interests” in Niger, Macron said on Sunday, according to media reports. Click for Full Text!
ECOWAS gives Niger junta one week to cede power, threatens use of force
Post Date: 2023-08-04 07:13:03 by Charles_Byrd
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The 15-nation Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) demanded the "immediate release and reinstatement" of elected President Mohamed Bazoum, who has been held by the military since Wednesday. "In the event the authorities' demands are not met within one week (ECOWAS will) take all measures necessary to restore constitutional order in the Republic of Niger. Such measures may include the use of force. For this effect, the chiefs of defence staff of ECOWAS are to meet immediately," the bloc said in a statement after its summit in Abuja, Nigeria, on Sunday. Click for Full Text!
University Ordered to Pay Christian Student $80K for Silencing Her Views
Post Date: 2023-08-04 07:11:20 by Charles_Byrd
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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) has been ordered to pay a Christian student $80,000 as part of a lawsuit settlement for silencing her conservative views. In addition, three professors have been ordered to undergo First Amendment training as a result of the lawsuit brought by Alliance Defending Freedom. Click for Full Text!
CDC detects coronavirus, HIV, hepatitis and herpes at unlicensed California lab
Post Date: 2023-08-04 07:09:06 by Charles_Byrd
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Local and federal authorities spent months investigating a warehouse in Fresno County, California, that they suspect was home to an illegal, unlicensed laboratory full of lab mice, medical waste and hazardous materials. The Fresno County Public Health Department has been "evaluating and assessing the activities of an unlicensed laboratory" in Reedley, the health department's assistant director, Joe Prado, said in a statement Thursday. All of the biological agents were destroyed by July 7 following a legal abatement process by the agency. Click for Full Text!
San Francisco Officials Furious Over Elon's Superhero-Style Addition to Old Twitter HQ
Post Date: 2023-08-04 07:05:13 by Charles_Byrd
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Like Batman’s bat signal, a giant “X” — the new logo of the now-rebranded Twitter, illuminated the San Francisco night sky on Friday, signaling the dawn of a new era in the world of social media — an era of possibilities with an app where “everything” is possible. Elon Musk has long made claims of a developing a “super app,” also known as an “everything app,” and the rebranding of Twitter to X may be another step in that direction. Click for Full Text!
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