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The Dehumanizing, False Promises Of Marxist Economics Must Not Go Unchallenged

Younger Christians today have been told that early Christians practiced socialism. This is false; the charity practiced by first-century believers was voluntary. It was based on the love of God, whereas socialist/Marxist regimes are inherently godless and generally suppress religious freedom. It is imperative that such indoctrination be answered, and our publishing and broadcasting efforts critique socialism factually and effectively.

The Dehumanizing, False Promises Of Marxist Economics Must Not Go Unchallenged

Younger Christians today have been told that early Christians practiced socialism. This is false; the charity practiced by first-century believers was voluntary. It was based on the love of God, whereas socialist/Marxist regimes are inherently godless and generally suppress religious freedom. It is imperative that such indoctrination be answered, and our publishing and broadcasting efforts critique socialism factually and effectively.

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The Dehumanizing, False Promises Of Marxist Economics Must Not Go Unchallenged

Younger Christians today have been told that early Christians practiced socialism. This is false; the charity practiced by first-century believers was voluntary. It was based on the love of God, whereas socialist/Marxist regimes are inherently godless and generally suppress religious freedom. It is imperative that such indoctrination be answered, and our publishing and broadcasting efforts critique socialism factually and effectively.

The Dangerous Results Of Socialism: Does America Want Liberty — Or Does It Want Death?

Fascism, Nazism, and communism are different streams flowing from the same spring — socialism. The communist branch of socialism alone killed far in excess of 100 million people in the last century. Fascists and Nazis added millions more. Why would Americans ever want it here?

Does The Fight Over Shariah Law In America Reveal Something Deeper About Our Culture’s Trajectory?

Is the United States Constitution still the supreme law of the land? Should American courts ever recognize a foreign legal system when it conflicts with constitutional rights? Are these merely political questions, or do they reveal something deeper about the direction of our culture and the prophetic trajectory of the world?

Leaders Who Know The Times: Marco Rubio’s Warning To The World

In what some analysts are calling U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s finest speech of his career, the former Florida senator called out on Thursday the dangerous and destructive radicalism of extremist groups determined to undermine and upend longstanding moral truths rooted in human dignity and the Judeo-Christian tradition.

‘A Distinctive And Unique Evil’: Rubio Shines A Spotlight On Left-Wing Political Violence

"This is what radical leftism is," he underscored. "It may wear various different slogans and ideologies across place and time. They can call themselves anti-capitalist or anti-imperialist or communist or anarchist or Marxist. But the fundamental character is always the same."

Trump Warns Communism Is ‘Taking Root’ In America, Calls It A Mortal Threat To Liberty

President Donald Trump used the closing press conference of the NATO summit in Ankara to deliver one of his sharpest warnings yet about communism, saying the ideology is gaining ground in the United States and abroad and poses a grave danger to American liberty.

Where’s God In The Venezuelan Earthquake?

On June 24, two earthquakes—just 39 seconds apart—shook the South American nation of Venezuela. Measuring 7.2 and 7.5 on the Richter scale, these earthquakes reduced buildings to rubble and killed around 3,300 people, with more deaths likely to be announced because around 50,000 people are still missing. Whenever horrible tragedies like this strike, people wonder where’s God in this?

Is Destructive Socialism In America’s Future? Not If We Reclaim Our Past

Last week, headlines were filled with reports of socialist candidates gaining ground in major American cities. Fifty years ago, that would have been almost unimaginable. Today, however, socialism is becoming an increasingly influential force within the Democratic Party. Is this America’s future? Perhaps we can find the answer by revisiting the course set by America’s Founders. In fact, it reaches back before the founding itself. In 1630, John Winthrop described the Massachusetts Bay Colony as “a city upon a hill.” He envisioned a people who understood they lived under a covenantal responsibility before God, a vision that profoundly shaped the character of the future nation.

Samaritan’s Purse Medical Care and Critical Relief Continue After Venezuela Earthquakes, Working Alongside Local Churches

These relief efforts meet physical needs and provide opportunities to share the hope of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. “We believe that God would have us help our neighbor, and our neighbor is Venezuela,” Peter said. “We’re here not only to help heal the physical, but we also want to share with them the love of Jesus through our work.”

Failed State: Keir Starmer’s Resignation Amid Violence And Unrest Highlights Decline Of British Gov’t

Starmer’s reign was characterized by periods of unrest and violence, as well as massive scandals. While the prime minister refused to acknowledge it, his resignation came less than a week after Member of Parliament (MP) Rupert Lowe, founder of the hardline immigration restrictionist Restore Britain Party, published the 219-page Rape Gang Inquiry Report, which concluded that at least 250,000 British girls — many of them adolescents at the time and some as young as 11 years of age — had been systematically abused, raped, gang-raped, sex trafficked, and tortured by Muslim gangs.

Sacrificing Girls To Political Correctness: The Rape Gang Inquiry Report Strengthens Link With Islam

This reverence for political correctness was evident on the very day the report was released. Whistleblower gang victim Sammy Woodhouse was interviewed live on Good Morning Britain where she disclosed that the producer had told her not to mention the race or religion of the Pakistani Muslim men who perpetrated these crimes. This is exactly why these gangs were not tackled in the first place. Such political correctness has a lot to answer for.

‘Lies, Disinformation, Censorship’: Director of National Intelligence Unveils Documents Showing How Fauci Misled Congress Over COVID

“He blatantly lied to Congress under oath during his 2024 testimony to the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic, denying that he ever spoke to any intelligence agency about Covid. The correspondence I’m releasing today directly contradicts his sworn testimony, and we received statements from multiple whistleblowers revealing that the intelligence analysts who dared to challenge Dr. Fauci’s Covid origin conclusions faced threats of retaliation, marginalization, and many suffered career setbacks,” Gabbard added.

George Floyd-Inspired UK Policing Policy That Led To Henry Nowak Tragedy

Nigel Farage raised the case in the House of Commons, linking it to wider policing guidance and arguing that anti-racism policy has influenced how officers assess situations involving different ethnic groups. He said the policy is “clear and written down in ink” and claimed police officers “must treat different ethnic groups in different ways,” referring to the Police Race Action Plan and its associated guidance on policing outcomes.

The Murder Of Henry Nowak: Will The World Finally Wake Up To The Danger Of Cultural Marxism?

In significant moments like this, the story often becomes larger than the facts themselves. None of us can fully know the thoughts or motivations of every person involved. But we know that in the 999 call and when the officers arrived, Vickrum Digwa weaponised claims of racism against his victim. And we know that for decades, concerns about political correctness have prevented police officers and other officials from doing the right thing, with devastating effects.

Under The Guise Of Progressive Inclusivity, California Accepts Another Islamic Trojan Horse

For the progressive lawmakers backing the bill, the payoff is clear: it secures political capital, virtue-signals adherence to the tenets of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), and appeases well-funded religious advocacy groups. But beneath the surface lies a calculated subversion of Western principles and a fundamental blindness to the spiritual warfare at play. Do not be misled, this is not being done out of the goodness of anyone’s heart.

Welcome To The New Post-Christian, Islamicized France

If the scenes online shock you, they really shouldn't. It's the very predictable outcome of cultural suicide. Over the past few decades, Europe has let in millions of mostly Muslim migrants who have transformed cities and towns across the continent. In France, Muslims now make up some 10% of the total population. In many cases, these French Muslims do not assimilate. Instead, they self-segregate, building mosques and forming Muslim-only neighborhoods where even French police hesitate to go. What we saw in Paris over the weekend was much more than just some bad behavior over a soccer game. There's a larger strategy at work here.

The Beginning Of The End: The Roswell Incident’s Connection To Bible Prophecy

What occurred to me was the timing of the 1947 “Roswell incident.” Something else occurred in 1947, culminating in 1948: the new state of Israel was forming. In late 1947, the UN partition plan was proposed. Resolution 181 recommended dividing the land, granting the Jewish state roughly 56% of the territory. This was the groundwork of the new state of Israel. I began to wonder: Did the devil know that this was the beginning of the end?

Weaponization Of Psychiatry: Man Raising Concern About CCP Influence In Canada Detained In A Mental Health Facility Without Warning

Nicholas Jordan Wagter is a 27-year-old Canadian researcher who studied biophysics at Western University and has a master's degree in innovation management from the University of Toronto. Wagter was sitting in a cafe in Vancouver when a psychiatrist spotted him. The psychiatrist issued what's called a “Form 4” provision in British Columbia, a mental health act that allows the police to detain Wagter for a “mental evaluation.”

Missionary Doctor Who Worked With Samaritan’s Purse Contracts Ebola; Franklin Graham Calls For Prayer

“I would like to ask everyone to pray for Dr. Peter Stafford, the missionary physician who has been evacuated from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) after testing positive for the Ebola virus,” Franklin posted on social media. “Please also pray for his wife, Dr. Rebekah Stafford, and their four children. The Staffords now serve with Serge, but were part of our Samaritan’s Purse Post-Residency Program several years ago. I spoke with Rebekah by phone today and told her we would be praying for Peter and their family.”

Teen Takeovers: The Lawless Social Media-Generated Phenomenon Wreaking Havoc

Have you seen the new social media-generated phenomenon, Teen Takeovers? A Teen Takeover is when a riot of teens, in numbers overwhelming to local police, floods a local prearranged meeting through social media to wreak havoc. Youth run wild, defying authority, starting fires, ramming police cars, smashing windows, robbing stores, doing anything and everything that comes to their minds that is against the law and societal order. It is a young human explosion of anger, rebellion, organized chaos, destruction of property, breaking laws, theft, and bodily injury.

Never-Ending Political Violence: What Is Happening In America?

“The assassination culture we’re seeing in America right now is not a problem coming from ‘both sides of the aisle.’ Yet this is the claim the mainstream media runs with every time there is an attempt on a conservative’s life, and there have been many in recent years,“ he underscored. “Large segments among the media, Democrat politicians, and left-wing influencers all agree that Donald Trump is a ‘fascist’ and an ‘imminent threat to our nation who must be stopped.’ They’ve said so publicly, repeatedly, then express shock when one of their followers takes up arms and tries to kill a man they’ve dubbed a ‘modern-day Hitler.’”

Samaritan’s Purse Deploys Disaster Response Team, Airlifts Ebola Treatment Center to the Democratic Republic of the Congo

“Samaritan's Purse has been on the frontlines of fighting Ebola for more than a decade, and we aren't going to stop now. We are going to do everything we can to help save lives,” said Franklin Graham, president of Samaritan's Purse. “We want people to know that God loves them, and they are not alone.”

Global Tensions Expose The Vast Contrast Between Human Hope And God’s Promises

In the Bible, hope is closely connected to waiting. Not waiting in the sense that we are still uncertain about the outcome, but steadfastly waiting because we fully expect the outcome God promised in His Word. In other words, man’s definition of hope carries doubt. God’s does not. As such, Biblical hope is a sure foundation upon which we may base our lives, believing that God always keeps His promises.

Pressure Mounting On Cuban Regime As Raúl Castro Is Indicted In The US

Castro, 94, has been indicted on charges of conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals, citing a 30-year-old incident, alleging Castro, Lorenzo Alberto Perez-Perez, Emilio Jose Palacio Blanco, Jose Fidel Gual Barzaga, Raul Simanca Cardenas, and Luis Raul Gonzalez-Pardo Rodriguez played roles in the “shoot-down” of two “unarmed” American civilian aircraft over international waters in Feb. 1996. The incident led to the deaths of four Americans, Carlos Costa, Armando Alejandre Jr., Mario de la Pena and Pablo Morales.

South Carolina County Rejects Proposed Islamic Center And Mosque: ‘We Do Not Want Sharia Law In This Area’

A proposed mosque and community center in Indian Land, South Carolina, was blocked this week after local officials voted against a permit application following a packed public hearing that drew heavy opposition from residents.

Mass Islamic Immigration: A Long-Term Strategy To Transform Judeo-Christian Civilization From Within

The world is not evolving toward enlightenment. It is moving toward the ultimate rebellion against God. This is why Christians must stop viewing immigration solely through economic or political lenses. There is also a spiritual dimension to what is unfolding globally. The battle is not merely about demographics. It is about civilization, worldview, sovereignty, truth, and ultimately the preservation of what remains of biblical influence in the West.

Mayorkas Blames Historic Border Crisis on ‘Broken Immigration System,’ but Biden Broke the System

Immigration enforcement was a core element of President Donald Trump’s successful 2024 presidential campaign, including pledges to retake control of the nation’s borders, left open by former President Joe Biden and his administration, and to conduct a mass deportation operation.

The UFO Phenomenon Is Not Proof Of Extraterrestrials, But Evidence Of A Larger Spiritual Deception

One important observation made by both secular researchers and Christians is the repeated connection between UFO encounters and occult involvement. Many researchers have noted that those deeply involved in spiritism, channeling, occult practices, and paranormal experimentation are those who frequently report UFO-related experiences. Academic studies examining UFO belief systems have also found overlap with mystical and paranormal beliefs.

The Consequence Of A Society Ruled By Fear, Vengeance, And Political Violence

To endorse government by assassination is to cease thinking in your own best interest. Applauding vigilante justice invites terror into your life, the lives of your family members, and into your country generally. Do these people really want a world where roaming gangs rule the cities and countryside dispensing revenge as justice? Do they want to live in a place where the most violent rule? Do they really want their children to grow up in a society ruled by fear, vengeance, and political violence?

A Silent Church In A Collapsing Culture Is Not Compassion — It Is Surrender

When people go to churches looking for answers today, they might hear real answers from the Bible — or a bunch of Marxist nonsense — or something in between. Sadly, many evangelical churches fall in between. They have grown timid. Like nightclubs on Saturday night, Sunday morning church emphasizes feeling good above all else. While people cry out for answers, these churches avoid anything that might seem unpleasant. 

‘Most Significant Overhaul Since 9/11’: New Trump Admin Counterterrorism Strategy Focuses On Far-Left Violence

The new strategy expands federal focus beyond traditional foreign terror threats and introduces new mechanisms aimed at countering domestic political extremism, cartel activity, and transnational jihadist networks. The administration said the framework includes financial disruption measures, anti-propaganda initiatives, and intelligence operations designed to weaken extremist organizations.

Don’t Mess With Texas: Islamists In The Lone Star State Are Overplaying Their Hand

Clearly, the Islamists are growing more bold. But it looks like they're overplaying their hand. After a Muslim-only event was advertised at a water park in Grand Prairie, Texas, near Dallas, Governor Abbott stepped in. Earlier this week, he sent a letter to the mayor of Grand Prairie threatening to cut funding to the city if it did not cancel the event, which Abbott rightly said was a clear case of religious discrimination. No non-Muslims allowed at a city-owned, taxpayer-funded water park in Texas? Folks, they say don't mess with Texas for a reason.

On The Brink: How Much Longer Before God Intervenes In Our World?

Although the “mystery of lawlessness,” mentioned in the above passage, was already at work during the first century AD, it has grown exponentially in recent years. In the past several months, we have heard reports of how corrupt politicians have facilitated the theft of mindboggling amounts of taxpayer funds. The total exceeds several hundred billions of dollars. The numbers are impossible to fully grasp.

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