https://www.thedefensepost.com/2021/04/06/us-army-facial-recognition-bases/
One might call this The China Effect. Already the UK is using
facial recognition software and US law enforcement agencies are certainly using
the software to scan through ID photo databases and social media.
I must say that I have a special loathing of all the 'Home
and Garden'-type television programmes. I don't have regular television but
I've seen them on occasion and I've seen clips via YouTube and the like. As one
who has connections to the world of home remodeling I can say the effect of
these shows has been disastrous. It has been very beneficial for the Big Box
outlets and the industry which sponsor the shows but in terms of society and
ethics – they have been destructive.
Israel and Jordan have had unofficial relations since the 1970's and formal relations dating back to the 1990's. Jordan's King Abdullah is pro-West, a friend to both Israel and Washington.
Longtime readers will know that I've discussed Chris Arnzen's
Iron Sharpens Iron in the past and
will know that I'm something less than a fan of him, his work, or his
associates.*
https://thegrayzone.com/2021/02/20/reuters-bbc-uk-foreign-office-russian-media/
The greatest irony surrounding this story is that it reveals
the British government is actively engaged in the very sorts of activities they
repeatedly accuse Russia of. And don't think for a moment the US government is
any different. I guarantee the campaign is actually on a more massive scale.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/4/8/northern-ireland-unrest-four-key-questions-answered
Everyone who has followed the news surrounding Northern
Ireland and Brexit has dreaded this moment. Hopefully, things will calm down
but there's another element to the story the Al Jazeera article fails to
pursue.
Trinity Broadcasting Network or TBN is the haunt of Evangelical apostates. No serious Biblically-minded Christian would have anything to do with that highly corrupt and heretical organisation and in saying so I do paint with a broad brush.
The hypocrisy of this story beggars belief. While this
Vatican-connected website is sometimes the source of interesting news, at
others time it becomes nigh on ridiculous – and this is one of those times.
https://www.rferl.org/a/russian-court-jails-mother-and-son-jehovah-s-witnesses/31120167.html
The US-affiliated RFERL just wants to take shots at Moscow
and as such their coverage is disingenuous. It's merely part of a large
coordinated campaign to paint Russia in a negative light. In truth, the US
Establishment hates Jehovah's Witnesses and doesn't care about them but in this
case it's good to remember what's happening in Russia.
Evangelicals are facing bureaucratic hardship but since 2017,
the Watchtower folks are enduring outright persecution.
Nika Melia who is connected to Mikheil Saakashvili's ENM was
arrested in a February raid. The nation is in a state of political upheaval and
turmoil as it is caught in a proxy struggle between pro-Washington forces and
those who would either seek a pro-Europe but not necessarily pro-Atlanticist
position, and those who would seem what is tantamount to a Non-Aligned position
and the restoration of the Orthodox-rooted monarchy. There is also a small but
vocal pro-Russian faction that seeks to break all ties to the West.
This was a disappointing read to say the least, all the more
when one considers this woman is an Evangelical (whatever that means anymore)
and has even been placed into a position of semi-leadership within the Church –
how else should one understand the contrived extra-Scriptural office of Worship
Leader?
Her Atlantic article is a case of The Accommodationist Triad (see
below) at work. In this case, feminism and psychology are being applied and leading
to theological liberalism and ultimately the abandonment of Christian ethics.
And don't think divorce isn't in the cards for this woman. A Biblical case to
the contrary would carry very little weight with her.
