Politicians, Catholic advocacy groups, and the FBI clash over FBI investigations of ‘Radical-Traditionalist Catholic Ideology’
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FBI Struggled to Define ‘Radical-Traditionalist Catholic Ideology’ in Memo on Extremism: Report - National Review
House panel releases report on FBI’s targeting of traditional Catholics - CPost
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988 – New Hotline Aims to Curb Suicide Epidemic
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“The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is a national hotline that provides 24/7, free, and confidential mental health support to anyone in need. Within the first year, 5 million contacts were responded to.” - Breakpoint
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Gallup: Americans Back Israel's Military Action in Gaza by 50% to 45%
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“Republicans (71%), men (59%), adults 55 and older (63%) and White adults (61%) approve of Israel’s military actions in Gaza…. more than six in 10 Democrats (63%), adults younger than 35 (67%)… disapprove, as do the slight majority of women (52%).” - Gallup
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Study uncovers link between musical preferences and our inner moral compass
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“Our findings reveal that music is not merely a source of entertainment or aesthetic pleasure; it is also a powerful medium that reflects and shapes our moral sensibilities” - Phys.org
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Is the New Right Just the Old Left?
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“A collection of essays by New Right thinkers has a lot to say about what is wrong with the ‘establishment Right’….their solutions ironically reflect a neglect of constitutional order that got us in our current state to begin with.” - Acton
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How EEOC is attempting to undermine religious liberty in the workplace
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“The EEOC’s definition remained unchanged for 43 years – until this October when the agency proposed new enforcement guidance that raises concerns regarding religious liberty” - BPNews
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Rosaria Butterfield
ROSARIA BUTTERFIELD: I'm late to reading her books but have found them encouraging and convicting. First, I'm fairly sure she would have intimidated a lot of us in her condition before she was converted to Christ.......and possibly after...she is intelligent. I'm also somewhat certain many of us would not have had the patience and love that marked those Christians who were part of her conversion. Finally, I think I have downplayed the importance of hospitality (love of strangers) and bridge building in sharing the Gospel. (And yes! I know that after I build a bridge, I have to cross it!
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Is the Trauma Narrative Helpful?
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“As a counselor, I’ve found value in the increasing awareness of how trauma can affect a person. But I’ve wondered if trauma-directed narratives can skew our understanding of ourselves and others.” - TGC
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Timekeepers no more, rank-and-file Jehovah’s Witnesses say goodbye to tracking proselytizing hours
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“For the first time since 1920, leaders of the Jehovah’s Witnesses have removed the hours-reporting requirement for rank-and-file adherents.” - RNS
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