@badhersfeld.bsky.social
Coram Deo. Theologically conservative & socially compassionate, pro-life from womb, politically homeless & ultimate citizenship is in Heaven not America.
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If the GOP is law and order (how they justify rounding up brown skinned people), why would they want these guys free after bribery, kickbacks, money-laundering, wire fraud, and using public funds?
Maybe there's something else going on in the GOP?
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Maybe there's something else going on in the GOP?
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President Donald Trump pardons Glen Casada, Cade Cothren - Nashville Banner
President Donald Trump offers full pardons to former Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada and his one-time Chief of Staff Cade Cothren in kickback scheme case.
nashvillebanner.com
November 9, 2025 at 9:42 PM
If the GOP is law and order (how they justify rounding up brown skinned people), why would they want these guys free after bribery, kickbacks, money-laundering, wire fraud, and using public funds?
Maybe there's something else going on in the GOP?
nashvillebanner.com/2025/11/07/t...
Maybe there's something else going on in the GOP?
nashvillebanner.com/2025/11/07/t...
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The US @statedeptus.bsky.social under President Trump has designated Nigeria a “Country of Particular Concern” for religious persecution, citing thousands of believers killed by militants.
The move renews global attention on Nigeria’s worsening religious freedom crisis.
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The move renews global attention on Nigeria’s worsening religious freedom crisis.
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Trump State Dept. Calls Out Nigeria for Persecution of Christians
Pres. Trump has designated Nigeria a “Country of Particular Concern,” citing mass killings of Christians by militants and urging U.S. action.
julieroys.com
November 3, 2025 at 9:22 PM
The US @statedeptus.bsky.social under President Trump has designated Nigeria a “Country of Particular Concern” for religious persecution, citing thousands of believers killed by militants.
The move renews global attention on Nigeria’s worsening religious freedom crisis.
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The move renews global attention on Nigeria’s worsening religious freedom crisis.
julieroys.com/trump-state-...
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Since 2023, over 700 churches in Manipur, India, have been destroyed and 70,000+ people displaced.
Human rights advocate Jerome Enriquez John asks: how can peace exist when justice is missing? "When one part of the body suffers, the whole body feels the pain."
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Human rights advocate Jerome Enriquez John asks: how can peace exist when justice is missing? "When one part of the body suffers, the whole body feels the pain."
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Manipur: When Faith Burns and the World Looks Away
Two years after violence erupted in Manipur, India, hundreds of churches are burned and thousands displaced — yet the world stays silent.
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October 31, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Since 2023, over 700 churches in Manipur, India, have been destroyed and 70,000+ people displaced.
Human rights advocate Jerome Enriquez John asks: how can peace exist when justice is missing? "When one part of the body suffers, the whole body feels the pain."
julieroys.com/manipur-when...
Human rights advocate Jerome Enriquez John asks: how can peace exist when justice is missing? "When one part of the body suffers, the whole body feels the pain."
julieroys.com/manipur-when...
The Seattle Squeeze.
October 30, 2025 at 8:42 AM
The Seattle Squeeze.
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Gateway Church is now facing allegations under the federal RICO Act—a statute typically used against organized crime—after members accused the megachurch of defrauding donors.
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Gateway Church Accused of Violating Law that Has Been Used to Prosecute Mafias
Gateway has been accused of violating a law that has been used to prosecute everything from organized crime operations to pro-life groups.
julieroys.com
October 16, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Gateway Church is now facing allegations under the federal RICO Act—a statute typically used against organized crime—after members accused the megachurch of defrauding donors.
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In the era of megachurches, author @karenswallowprior.bsky.social spotlights the small church she now attends, which quietly serves its community.
She argues that “small is faithful, too,” and simple worship reflects the authentic purpose of church life.
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She argues that “small is faithful, too,” and simple worship reflects the authentic purpose of church life.
julieroys.com/a-word-for-t...
A Word For The Small Churches
Author Karen Swallow Prior celebrates the beauty and faithfulness of small churches, reminding us that “small is faithful, too.”
julieroys.com
October 17, 2025 at 2:29 PM
In the era of megachurches, author @karenswallowprior.bsky.social spotlights the small church she now attends, which quietly serves its community.
She argues that “small is faithful, too,” and simple worship reflects the authentic purpose of church life.
julieroys.com/a-word-for-t...
She argues that “small is faithful, too,” and simple worship reflects the authentic purpose of church life.
julieroys.com/a-word-for-t...
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Veteran journalist Marvin Olasky has been named editor-in-chief of Christianity Today succeeding Russell Moore (@drmoore.bsky.social), who will become editor-at-large.
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Marvin Olasky Named Editor in Chief of Christianity Today; Russell Moore Steps Into New Role
Marvin Olasky has been appointed editor-in-chief of Christianity Today, succeeding Russell Moore, who will transition to editor-at-large.
julieroys.com
October 16, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Veteran journalist Marvin Olasky has been named editor-in-chief of Christianity Today succeeding Russell Moore (@drmoore.bsky.social), who will become editor-at-large.
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Congratulations María Corina Machado.
Truly, she represents these values.
Truly, she represents these values.
Nobel Peace prizes honor people who institutionalize peace, not hold and exercise grudges against perceived enemies.
They go to people who build systems, not tear them down.
They do not go to destabilizers who create chaos.
They require a personal code of empathy.
They demand personal risk.
They go to people who build systems, not tear them down.
They do not go to destabilizers who create chaos.
They require a personal code of empathy.
They demand personal risk.
October 10, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Congratulations María Corina Machado.
Truly, she represents these values.
Truly, she represents these values.
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I think even Marsha knows this.
October 9, 2025 at 3:38 PM
I think even Marsha knows this.
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I think Ed makes a pretty strong point here about Lindsey Halligan: She hasn't been lawfully appointed under 28 U.S.C. § 546, and as he also points out, his view is supported by a 1986 OLC opinion written by some guy named … {checks notes} … Samuel A. Alito. (1/3)
I think Ed makes a pretty strong point here about Lindsey Halligan: She hasn't been lawfully appointed under 28 U.S.C. § 546, and as he also points out, his view is supported by a 1986 OLC opinion written by some guy named … {checks notes} … Samuel A. Alito. (1/3)
October 1, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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I think Ed makes a pretty strong point here about Lindsey Halligan: She hasn't been lawfully appointed under 28 U.S.C. § 546, and as he also points out, his view is supported by a 1986 OLC opinion written by some guy named … {checks notes} … Samuel A. Alito. (1/3)
I think Ed makes a pretty strong point here about Lindsey Halligan: She hasn't been lawfully appointed under 28 U.S.C. § 546, and as he also points out, his view is supported by a 1986 OLC opinion written by some guy named … {checks notes} … Samuel A. Alito. (1/3)
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Christianity Today has rejected a $10 million buyout offer from Canon Press, a company tied to Christian nationalist pastor Doug Wilson.
The unsolicited bid, revealed by Daily Wire reporter Megan Basham, came amid criticism of CT’s direction and past funding.
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The unsolicited bid, revealed by Daily Wire reporter Megan Basham, came amid criticism of CT’s direction and past funding.
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Christianity Today Rejects $10 Million Buy-Out Offer by Doug Wilson-Affiliated Publisher
Christianity Today rejected a buy-out offer from Canon Press, a publishing company founded by Douglas Wilson.
julieroys.com
October 1, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Christianity Today has rejected a $10 million buyout offer from Canon Press, a company tied to Christian nationalist pastor Doug Wilson.
The unsolicited bid, revealed by Daily Wire reporter Megan Basham, came amid criticism of CT’s direction and past funding.
julieroys.com/christianity...
The unsolicited bid, revealed by Daily Wire reporter Megan Basham, came amid criticism of CT’s direction and past funding.
julieroys.com/christianity...
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Vaccines don't cause autism. What does? Mostly genes.
The number of people diagnosed with autism as screening has improved and the definition of autism has been expanded.
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The number of people diagnosed with autism as screening has improved and the definition of autism has been expanded.
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
Vaccines don't cause autism. What does?
Scientists say most brain changes that contribute to autistic traits occur before birth.
www.nbcnews.com
September 5, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Vaccines don't cause autism. What does? Mostly genes.
The number of people diagnosed with autism as screening has improved and the definition of autism has been expanded.
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
The number of people diagnosed with autism as screening has improved and the definition of autism has been expanded.
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
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What the study said was both FOX and MSNBC leave you less informed than more neutral sources like PBS do. That study was 13 years ago. www.businessinsider.com/study-watchi...
STUDY: Watching Only Fox News Makes You Less Informed Than Watching No News At All
A study finds that watching Fox News may leave viewers less informed than not watching news at all, raising concerns about media influence.
www.businessinsider.com
September 3, 2025 at 1:43 AM
What the study said was both FOX and MSNBC leave you less informed than more neutral sources like PBS do. That study was 13 years ago. www.businessinsider.com/study-watchi...
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A months-long investigation estimates that the profits from the Trump family’s ventures in private clubs, hotels, golf courses, crypto currencies, NFTs, and other businesses has raised President Trump’s net worth by billions of dollars.
How Much Is Trump Profiting Off the Presidency?
A comprehensive estimate of how much Trump and his family are making, from hotel mega-deals to crypto schemes, has been elusive—until now.
www.newyorker.com
August 30, 2025 at 7:46 PM
A months-long investigation estimates that the profits from the Trump family’s ventures in private clubs, hotels, golf courses, crypto currencies, NFTs, and other businesses has raised President Trump’s net worth by billions of dollars.
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Watched the Thursday Murder Club movie. It's sweet and good and fine, but it can't match the book. I guess that's always true.
August 30, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Watched the Thursday Murder Club movie. It's sweet and good and fine, but it can't match the book. I guess that's always true.
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Most of President Donald Trump’s global tariffs were ruled illegal by a US appeals court that found he exceeded his authority in imposing them
Trump’s Global Tariffs Found Illegal by US Appeals Court
Most of President Donald Trump’s global tariffs were ruled illegal by a federal appeals court that found he exceeded his authority in imposing them, but the judges let the levies stay in place while sending the case back to a lower court for further proceedings.
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August 29, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Most of President Donald Trump’s global tariffs were ruled illegal by a US appeals court that found he exceeded his authority in imposing them
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According to federal data, 13 of the top 20 cities in homicide rates have Republican governors. None of those cities are Chicago.
8 of the top 10 states in homicide rates are led by Republicans. None of those states are Illinois.
And yet Trump is sending troops here.
8 of the top 10 states in homicide rates are led by Republicans. None of those states are Illinois.
And yet Trump is sending troops here.
August 28, 2025 at 1:01 AM
According to federal data, 13 of the top 20 cities in homicide rates have Republican governors. None of those cities are Chicago.
8 of the top 10 states in homicide rates are led by Republicans. None of those states are Illinois.
And yet Trump is sending troops here.
8 of the top 10 states in homicide rates are led by Republicans. None of those states are Illinois.
And yet Trump is sending troops here.
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The FBI today arrested the leaders of Joshua Media Ministries Intl.—televangelist David E. Taylor and ministry executive Michelle Brannon—in a multi-state raid.
Authorities allege they used psychological and physical abuse to coerce victims into soliciting millions.
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Authorities allege they used psychological and physical abuse to coerce victims into soliciting millions.
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FBI Raids Ministry’s Properties in Four States, Charges Leaders With Using Psychological and Physical Abuse to Coerce Victims into Soliciting Millions
The FBI has arrested ldrs of JMMI in a multi-state raid, charging them with abusing ministry staff to coerce them into soliciting millions.
julieroys.com
August 27, 2025 at 9:30 PM
The FBI today arrested the leaders of Joshua Media Ministries Intl.—televangelist David E. Taylor and ministry executive Michelle Brannon—in a multi-state raid.
Authorities allege they used psychological and physical abuse to coerce victims into soliciting millions.
julieroys.com/fbi-raids-mi...
Authorities allege they used psychological and physical abuse to coerce victims into soliciting millions.
julieroys.com/fbi-raids-mi...
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In Pakistan, religious minority groups are facing discrimination—with many believers facing years in prison in inhumane conditions.
Recent reports reveal that Christians and Hindus are targeted and charged with violating blasphemy laws in the Muslim-majority nation.
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Recent reports reveal that Christians and Hindus are targeted and charged with violating blasphemy laws in the Muslim-majority nation.
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Christians in Pakistan Imprisoned, Facing Inhumane Conditions
Charging Christians and other religious minorities with blasphemy, Pakistan has imprisoned believers who face cruel, inhumane treatment.
julieroys.com
August 27, 2025 at 1:17 PM
In Pakistan, religious minority groups are facing discrimination—with many believers facing years in prison in inhumane conditions.
Recent reports reveal that Christians and Hindus are targeted and charged with violating blasphemy laws in the Muslim-majority nation.
julieroys.com/christians-i...
Recent reports reveal that Christians and Hindus are targeted and charged with violating blasphemy laws in the Muslim-majority nation.
julieroys.com/christians-i...
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CNBC: So we should expect the US government to be taking more equity stakes in businesses around the country?
KEVIN HASSETT: It's possible, yeah. That's absolutely right.
KEVIN HASSETT: It's possible, yeah. That's absolutely right.
August 25, 2025 at 1:40 PM
CNBC: So we should expect the US government to be taking more equity stakes in businesses around the country?
KEVIN HASSETT: It's possible, yeah. That's absolutely right.
KEVIN HASSETT: It's possible, yeah. That's absolutely right.
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John MacArthur’s son, Mark—disgraced by his involvement in a fraudulent investment scheme—gave a surprise eulogy at his father’s Sat. funeral.
That eulogy was then scrubbed from the official memorial service video posted by MacArthur’s ministry, Grace To You.
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That eulogy was then scrubbed from the official memorial service video posted by MacArthur’s ministry, Grace To You.
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John MacArthur’s Disgraced Son Gives Surprise Eulogy at His Funeral, Which is Scrubbed by Ministry
John MacArthur’s son, Mark, disgraced by his involvement in a fraudulent investment scheme, gave a surprise eulogy at his father’s funeral.
julieroys.com
August 26, 2025 at 12:21 AM
John MacArthur’s son, Mark—disgraced by his involvement in a fraudulent investment scheme—gave a surprise eulogy at his father’s Sat. funeral.
That eulogy was then scrubbed from the official memorial service video posted by MacArthur’s ministry, Grace To You.
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That eulogy was then scrubbed from the official memorial service video posted by MacArthur’s ministry, Grace To You.
julieroys.com/john-macarth...
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Amnesty International has called for the convictions of 11 Christians convicted in Libya to be overturned, citing “grossly unfair” trials.
According to Open Doors US, Libya ranks 4th in a list of nations where Christians face the most extreme persecution worldwide.
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According to Open Doors US, Libya ranks 4th in a list of nations where Christians face the most extreme persecution worldwide.
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Libyan Authorities Urged to Overturn Convictions of 11 Christians
Amnesty International has called for the convictions of 11 Christians convicted in Libya to be overturned, citing “grossly unfair” trials.
julieroys.com
August 25, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Amnesty International has called for the convictions of 11 Christians convicted in Libya to be overturned, citing “grossly unfair” trials.
According to Open Doors US, Libya ranks 4th in a list of nations where Christians face the most extreme persecution worldwide.
julieroys.com/libyan-autho...
According to Open Doors US, Libya ranks 4th in a list of nations where Christians face the most extreme persecution worldwide.
julieroys.com/libyan-autho...
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At its August 14 conference, OneRace urged churches to confront racism as sin, with director Josh Clemons saying honest reckoning can make the church more unified and beautiful.
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At Conference, Pastors Address Racism in Their Churches as Momentum Fades
Five years after George Floyd’s murder, OneRace’s conference explored how the anti-racism momentum of 2020 has progressively faded.
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August 25, 2025 at 11:10 PM
At its August 14 conference, OneRace urged churches to confront racism as sin, with director Josh Clemons saying honest reckoning can make the church more unified and beautiful.
julieroys.com/at-conferenc...
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