Religion
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The Heresy of Christian Nationalism
How did phrases like “One nation under God” become part of the Pledge of Allegiance, and “In God We Trust” become America’s national motto? As Christian Nationalism becomes more and more mainstream, experts like Brian Kaylor are examining the origins of these religious elements in American public life. Contrary to popular belief, much of this conflation of religion and…
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France: Conditions for Recognizing Palestinian State Not Yet Met
The conditions necessary for officially recognizing a Palestinian state have not yet been fulfilled, according to France’s foreign minister. This statement comes in response to the recent decision by three other European states to recognize Palestine in the hopes of fostering peace in the region. “This is not merely a symbolic gesture or a matter of political positioning but a…
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Israeli Retaliation against Iran Expected Soon, Says WSJ
According to reports from The Wall Street Journal, US and Western officials are expecting Israel to swiftly retaliate against Iran following the recent attack. Sources suggest that Israel’s response could occur as early as today. Despite the tension, officials express hope that both nations can find a resolution that allows them to claim victory and avoid further escalation. Source link
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Feud with ex-president leads to lawsuit, alleged threats of violence at Calvin University
(RNS) — When Calvin University hired Wiebe Boer as its new president in May 2022, the school signed the former business executive to a lucrative five-year deal. Along with a $400,000 annual salary, Boer received a $100,000 signing bonus, with annual bonuses of up to $200,000 with the chance to earn additional long-term bonuses, paid college tuition for his children,…
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Catholic bishops silent as Ascension hospital system shrinks maternity care
(RNS) — Christina Marea, a nurse midwife, wasn’t surprised when she saw the report from National Nurses United warning that Ascension, one of the largest Catholic health care providers in the U.S., was accelerating a trend of slashing labor and delivery units from its offerings. In 2017, Ascension closed the labor and delivery unit at Providence Hospital in Washington, where…
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Netanyahu waiting to release hostages as election leverage
The protest for the release of the hostages gained momentum over the weekend, with stormy demonstrations held in numerous locations, including the Kirya military headquarters in Tel Aviv and in front of the Knesset in Jerusalem. On Monday morning, Danny Elgarat, the brother of Itzhak Elgarat, who was taken hostage in the Gaza Strip, strongly criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu,…
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Israel appropriates 42 acres of land in West Bank’s Etzion Bloc, declaring it state land.
Soldiers killed several Hamas senior officials in face-to-face combat at Gaza’s Shifa Hospital on Saturday, the IDF said. Forces from the elite Shayetet 13, Duvdevan, and Nahal Brigade Reconnaissance units conducted a targeted raid where intelligence officials determined the terrorists were located. At the targeted location, armed terrorists came out of the emergency room to fire on the soldiers. Several…
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Calvin University board stands by its decision that former president had to go
(RNS) — The trustees of Calvin University released a statement Thursday (March 28), defending their decision to part ways with the school’s former president, who they said admitted sending “flirtatious” and “inappropriate” messages to a woman who was not his wife and therefore he was no longer fit to lead the Christian school based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. “Based on…
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The IDF must take lessons from Khan Yunis and north Gaza for the Rafah operation
As Israel prepares for a potential operation in Rafah, it will draw upon lessons learned from previous phases of the Gaza conflict over the past five months. The ground maneuver in Gaza commenced on October 27, marking the beginning of a period rich in insights for military commanders. The first phase, spanning from October 27 to November 24, was characterized…
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