Author: Michael A

Retired Christian male

Georgia Governor Unveils Push for Expanded Gun-Carry Rights – Epoch Times

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said on Jan. 5 that he would push for a state law to loosen requirements for state residents to carry a handgun in public. … “In the face of rising violent crime across the country, law-abiding citizens should have their constitutional rights protected, not undermined… I believe the United States Constitution grants the citizens of our state the right to carry a firearm without state government approval.” …Lt. Col. Willis Lee, vice president of the NRA, said Georgia should become the 22nd state to enact constitutional carry. “The Second Amendment is most important in the face of leftist policies, foisted by leftist politicians and judges. And as long as there are anti-American anti-gun zealots who try to take our civil rights…

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Translations From The Wokish – James Lindsay

This post contains eight 2-minute video definitions of terms used by the social justice / social Marxist movement. These definitions are of the following terms / concepts: Critical Race theory; Diversity; Decolonization; Accountability; Inclusion; Equity; Anti-racism; and Whiteness. He defines these terms as they are used by this movement. Lindsay is an American-born author, mathematician, and professional troublemaker, Dr. James Lindsay has written six books spanning a range of subjects including religion, the philosophy of science and postmodern theory.

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Arizona to Provide Relief for Parents If Their Children’s School Closes ‘Even One Day’ – Epoch Times

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey on Tuesday announced a new benefits program to help fund eligible families that may not otherwise be able to afford to move their children to schools that stay open for in-person instructions. According to the governor’s office, the new Open for Learning Recovery Benefit program will provide up to $7,000 for qualified students in case the schools they go to “close for even one day.” The aid money can be used to cover expenses relating to child care, school-coordinated transportation, online tutoring, and school tuition. …The initiative comes as some Arizona school districts have delayed students coming back to school, citing the recent surge in CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus infections driven by the Omicron variant.

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DOJ Announces New Rule for Firearm Safety and Storage – Epoch Times

The Department of Justice on Jan. 3 announced a new rule for firearm safety and storage, set to take effect on Feb. 3. The new rule implements the existing Gun Control Act requirement that imposes strict licensing and regulation on the firearms industry, and states that federal firearms licensees (FFLs) that sell firearms to the general public must certify that they have available secure gun storage or safety device. …According to a November Gallup poll, support for stricter gun control across the United States fell by 15 percentage points to 52 percent in the past five years. Meanwhile, 35 percent of American adults believed laws covering the sale of firearms should be kept as they are currently, while 11 percent favored less strict laws.

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Mayo Clinic Fires 700 Unvaccinated Employees Weeks After Nurses’ Warning – Epoch Times

“While Mayo Clinic is saddened to lose valuable employees, we need to take all steps necessary to keep our patients, workforce, visitors, and communities safe,” the Mayo Clinic said in a statement Tuesday in confirming the mass firings. “If individuals released from employment choose to get vaccinated at a later date, the opportunity exists for them to apply and return to Mayo Clinic for future job openings.” The employees had until Monday to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Officials said the 700 workers who were terminated represent approximately 1 percent of the Mayo Clinic’s 70,000 employees. …Some longtime Mayo Clinic employees who were fired for not receiving the vaccine told Twincities.com that they wouldn’t comment on the firings because they fear “community retaliation against either themselves or their families.”

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Global Imams Council Bans Muslims From Attending Beijing Winter Olympics – Epoch Times

The Global Imams Council (GIC) of Muslim faith leaders on Dec. 30 banned followers of Islam from participating in and attending the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, citing the oppression of Uyghurs in China’s northwestern Xinjiang region. The GIC is the world’s first and largest transnational non-governmental body of Muslim religious leaders from all Islamic denominations and schools of thought, with over 1,300 members worldwide, according to its website. …“We stand in support of, and united with, the oppressed Uyghur Muslims. …Uyghurs—the majority of whom are Sunni Muslim—alongside other ethnic minorities such as Tibetans—the majority of whom are Buddhist—as well as believers of other faiths, such as house Christians and Falun Gong adherents, have long been targeted by the CCP and its atheistic social policies for transformation through “thought reeducation,” also known as brainwashing.

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When Government Rewards Evil and Punishes Good – Pastor John MacArthur

Dr. John MacArthur used many examples to show how Satan operates through governments: from Exodus, Isaiah, Ezekiel, Daniel, Proverbs, Acts and others. From all of his examples, one could ascertain that Satan works through governments. He tied Bible examples to current events. He also emphasized that it is a believer’s responsibility to stand against ungodliness when it seeks to oppress the church. He cited some current ways the church is being persecuted: Covid-19 lockdowns, rules; LGBTQ; transgenderism; abortion — via these things, government is the purveyor of wickedness and is punishing those who do not agree with such things, Christians

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Do You Trust Your Doctor Anymore? – Epoch Times Commentary

What many are perceiving as a growing mistrust of physicians is one, among many, of the tragic fallouts of the pandemic. …But the great masses of doctors have melted under the pressure of the government, following the party line on the pandemic. If you mention hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin or some other therapeutic or even, in some cases, the apparent superiority of natural immunity, they either don’t hear you or respond condescendingly, then point to the necessity of the vaccine.

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COVID Antiviral Pills Cause Life-Threatening Reactions When Used With Many Common Meds: FDA – Epoch Times

Pfizer’s antiviral oral drug developed to treat COVID-19 can cause severe or life-threatening effects when used with common medications including some anti-coagulants, some anti-depressants, and some cholesterol-lowering statins, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) (pdf). FDA does not recommend Paxlovid for those with severe kidney or liver disease. The FDA on Dec. 22 granted emergency use authorization (EUA) to Pfizer’s COVID-19 treatment pill as treatment for mild-to-moderate cases of COVID-19 in patients from 12 years of age.

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