Literally! On The View, Hasan Minhaj says all of Trump’s supporters (over half the country) are “dumb C-average students” who “need a 30-minute head start on the test.” Faux conservative Alyssa Farah Griffin just sits there and laughs, no push back at all. Whoopi says the entire cast thinks… pic.twitter.com/cHgXSVFecw — Nicholas Fondacaro (@NickFondacaro) October…
Historical Critique of Joseph Smith’s Plural Marriage Justifications
Modern LDS apologists employ several strategies to address Joseph Smith’s plural marriages, which included approximately 30-40 women: Regarding Helen Mar Kimball (age 14): They emphasize this was within legal marriage age for the era (though still controversial even then) Some argue it may have been a “dynastic sealing” rather than a sexual relationship, citing Helen’s…
The Warrior Who Believed He’d Lived Before: George S. Patton’s Strange Journey
There’s a moment in Sicily, summer of 1943, that captures everything about George S. Patton in a single scene. Standing on ancient ground where armies had clashed for millennia, he turned to his staff officers and made a pronouncement that sent eyebrows skyward: he had fought on this very field before—not in some previous campaign,…
The Two Swords of Christ: Five Centuries of War between Islam and the Warrior Monks of Christendom
The Two Swords of Christ: Five Centuries of War between Islam and the Warrior Monks of Christendom by Raymond Ibrahim Summary – Main Argument The book chronicles the conflict between Islam and the West through the history of the Knights Templar and Knights Hospitaller, warrior-monk orders that Ibrahim presents as defenders of Christian civilization against…
The Guardians Who Slept: How the UN Security Council’s Cowardice Betrayed Israel and Empowered Terror
Two Years Ago: A Fateful Waste of Opportunity On October 7, 2023, Hamas carried out a brutal, large-scale attack on southern Israel, killing civilians, taking hostages, launching rockets — acts that under almost any international standard amount to terrorism, war crimes, or at least atrocities. The international community, especially the Security Council, had both the…
Gospel Presentation Prompts for Native American Communities
Guiding Principles When sharing the gospel with Native American communities, approach with deep respect for their rich spiritual traditions, strong community bonds, and historical experiences. Like Filipino cultures, many Native American communities value hospitality, extended family connections, oral storytelling, and communal decision-making. These are merely ideas for consideration. Prompt 1: The Relational Bridge Approach Prompt:…
“Who Then Is This?” A Bible Study and Pastor Joey’s Sermon on Luke 8:22-25
East Valley International Church believes the Holy Spirit doesn’t distinguish between pews and pixels—His power flows through sanctuary aisles and streaming screens alike, reaching hearts that need Christ in living rooms, coffee shops, and late-night scrolling sessions. We’re living in a moment of beautiful contradiction: a generation starving for what’s real while questioning everything labeled “truth,”…
A Harsh Rebuttal to Baptist News Global’s Characterization of Megan Basham
Baptist News Global’s dismissal of Megan Basham as a “flame-throwing Gonzo journalist” represents not a substantive critique but rather an exercise in rhetorical evasion—a transparent attempt to discredit through caricature what they apparently cannot refute through argument. This is the methodology of those who have abandoned serious engagement for the comfort of tribal signaling. The…
The Day Heaven Touched Charlotte: Billy Graham’s Conversion Under Mordecai Ham’s Tent
The Day Heaven Touched Charlotte: Billy Graham’s Conversion Under Mordecai Ham’s Tent The autumn air hung heavy over Charlotte, North Carolina, in 1934, thick with the mingled scents of sawdust and anticipation. Beneath a sprawling canvas tent that could hold several thousand souls, a drama of eternal significance was unfolding—though few present that November evening…
Abstract Summary of “Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High” (Second Edition)
The second edition of *Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High*, authored by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, and Al Switzler, published in 2012 by McGraw-Hill, presents a comprehensive framework for managing high-stakes dialogues in personal, professional, and organizational contexts. Building on empirical research and practical insights derived from over two decades…