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Elected officials, community leaders find comfort at Houston-area October 7 Memorial at Shalom Baruch
When we created the October 7 Memorial at Shalom Baruch cemetery, we knew we were building something that would carry an enormous responsibility. Oct. 7, 2023, changed the Jewish world forever. For those of us with family and deep ties to Israel, the horror was felt both thousands of miles away and painfully close to home.
Why Trump's Right on Syria
In late October, 1983, at the height of the Lebanese civil war, a truck with 12,000 pounds of explosives detonated at the Marine barracks in Beirut. 241 U.S. soldiers were killed. Ronald Reagan wasn’t sure what to do. Should the U.S. maintain its U.N.-backed presence in the conflict? For several months, he deliberated as the conflict raged. In February of 1984, he decided to withdraw our troops from Lebanon.
Trump is Maneuvering to Make Elizabeth Warren the Nominee
What is Trump doing? That’s the question on the minds of many other Republicans I know – all supporters of the President. They’ve asked, variously, whether he’s just making a bunch of mistakes in all this impeachment stuff or is surrounded by poor advice, or what. He seems to be shooting totally from the hip. Maybe.
When Words Are Hurtful
I’ll never forget something that happened one day in high school. In one of my classes was a popular, likable athlete – the very picture of calm and collected – who always wore a smile and rarely said very much. He was friendly to everyone, and ever respectful. Let’s call him Ted. One day, Ted strolled into class to find that a couple of guys were having a bit of a roughhouse type of discussion. Normally Ted wouldn’t pay much attention to that.
The Reality of Evil
Our nation has seen its fair share of violence in recent years, and the blame goes all around. It’s the guns, some folks say. Others pin it on a lack of mental health resources. Still others find a bogeyman in some group or politician who is, in their mind, mostly responsible for stirring the violence. Let’s be honest, can we?
Epstein's America - The Resurgent
Jeffrey Epstein was the epitome of what our society tells us success looks like. Money, power, sex. Private jets, enormous homes, expensive cars. He had all the things we see on television, on our social media feeds, in the songs and movies we consume every day. Let’s avoid all the swirling discussion about what happened to him and notice one of the most important lessons about Jeffrey Epstein’s utterly depraved life, now at an end.
Shelter from the Storm
Can I be honest with you, reader? There is nothing I want to talk about less right now than politics. That’s why I haven’t written here in months. Not because of a dislike of writing – writing is a hugely important part of my life. Nor is it because of writer’s block, necessarily. But it’s hard to know what to express when all you feel, looking at our modern political landscape, is emptiness and disgust. And if I’m honest, that’s how I feel. Who wants to hear about that?
Where is Beauty in the Modern Christian Church?
Notre Dame’s tragic fire has inspired a global reaction as many grieve the damage to such a timeless, historic structure. Yet Notre Dame is far more than that – it is a major expression of Western Christianity. It has housed the crown of thorns Christ wore on the Cross and numerous other spiritual treasures, and is filled with symbols and depictions of faith. This event has prompted many to wonder aloud about the place of beauty in the Christian Church, or the lack thereof.
Why Donald Trump Will Probably Be Re-Elected
The signs are beginning to point more clearly to a Trump re-election victory. Confirming that, Goldman Sachs has released a report stating that President Trump is likely to be re-elected in 2020: While Trump reelection is far from assured, Goldman’s economists believe the president is bolstered by “the advantage of first-term incumbency and the relatively strong economic performance,” in what is sure to be a “close call” election. The report is right, of course.
Beto Paid Himself With Campaign Funds?!
From the “how did this not come out in that major Senate race he ran against Ted Cruz last year” files, the Daily Caller reports: Democratic presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke paid roughly $110,000 in campaign funds to a web development company while either he or his wife owned it, public records show.
THE BOOB TUBE: America's Teeming With Mindless, Television-Addicted Zombies – Here's the Cure - The Resurgent
Americans are totally and completely addicted to television, and a new report from Verizon shows just how much each state watches every day, on average.
Mayor Pete Buttigieg Apparently Thinks Jesus Would Be Okay With Beastiality
1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made... 14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:1-3,14 (ESV) Jesus is the Word. He was there in the beginning. He said "I and My Father are one".
Unnamed Sources Throw Shade on AG Summary... So What?
Ah, The New York Times. They sure love unnamed sources. Like that time when they cited “unnamed sources” to help build the case that Iraq was developing nukes. How well did that work out? And now they’re at it again with the Mueller report, releasing a story moments ago citing unnamed officials in the Mueller team who say the report is worse for Trump than Barr’s summary indicated.
Bernie Sanders is the Stale Green Potato Chip at the Bottom of the Bag
Bernie Sanders is starting to look, well, less hip and cool. Now that virtually all Democrat candidates have embraced some of the tenets of socialism, Bernie’s edge is fading. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the lightning-quick rise of Robert Kennedy, excuse me, I mean Robert O’Rourke. Robert Francis O’Rourke has indeed gotten off to a quick start in the Democratic primary race, according to NBC News: WASHINGTON — Former Rep.
Brexit in Jeopardy as May and Corbyn Secretly Meet
Another eventful – if by eventful we mean historically unprecedented – day in Westminster.
Famous People Really Want to Kill More Babies!
There’s not a whole lot of sugar coating something like this: I will be supporting the women of Georgia as we stand in solidarity for all women’s rights and hand deliver the below letter to Brian Kemp at 5pm EST this evening. I will broadcast live here on Twitter.
May's Brexit Betrayal - The Resurgent
Well, this happened: In a statement from Downing Street, Mrs May said she wanted to agree a new plan with Mr Corbyn and put it to a vote in the Commons before 10 April – when the EU will hold an emergency summit on Brexit. If she and Mr Corbyn do not agree a single way forward, she proposed putting a number of options to MPs “to determine which course to pursue”. Jeremy Corbyn, leader of Her Majesty’s Most Loyal Opposition, has been all over the place about Brexit.
It's Brexit Time, Baby!
My goodness, Brexit has become exciting. I rarely watch the news anymore, but I could watch the House of Parliament talk about Brexit for hours and hours. Today was no exception, as Parliament rejected a second round of “indicative votes” on four separate proposals, including having the UK remain part of a customs union a la Norway.
You Hate Erick Erickson Because He's More Honest Than You'll Ever Be
Upfront disclaimer: no one at Resurgent, including Erick Erickson, asked me to write this. I write of my own choice, in response to things I have read said about a fundamentally decent guy that bothered me. Of late, some have taken to disparaging the character of The Resurgent’s Editor, Erick Erickson. Okay, I’m being a bit dishonest. Because “disparage” is too light a word.
City Planning and Externalities Your Grandma Could Live With
Here’s a word you’ll almost never see planners use: “why.” But it’s a useful word when dealing with the dizzyingly complex world of development ordinances. Which, of course, are everywhere. Whether big or small, fat or thin, municipalities of all shapes and sizes relish the chance to churn out pages of code. Never, or not nearly ever, asking “why” these codes exist in the first place. Take Concord, New Hampshire. While a beautiful and historic city, “sunny” isn’t an adjective that jumps to mind.
What a Monk From 1,600 Years Ago Has to Say About Our Modern Mental Health Crisis
Depression is growing among young adults. But why? According to the study that revealed these findings, it has something to do with “… factors such as technology and digital media use and sleep disturbance…” That study recommends further research in these areas. The question then becomes whether or not these are the proximate causes of depression, suicidal ideation, and the like – or the symptoms of something deeper?
Chaos in Parliament; No-Deal Brexit Now Highly Likely
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Read This and Renew Your Faith in Humanity
Here are the words of 16-year-old Charlotte Howard, an extraordinary girl in Hastings, a town in England. Charlotte, you see, is a hero: I would like to raise money for this man, I believe his name is Anthony. I saw his tent and his message next to it and it broke my heart. There is a caravan for sale and it cost £100, the goal is £300 as it needs some work done and we’d need to get some basic necessities for him. Any money will be greatly appreciated.
Green New Deal Defeated as Dems Grapple With How to Handle AOC's Crazy Ideas
You have to give Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez credit, she has managed in a few short months to captivate the entire Democratic Party with her misguided proposals. Mere moments after her Green New Deal was roundly defeated in the Senate, she flocked to the nearest microphone to cry foul. Sen. Chuck Schumer, who is not as far left as AOC would like, had his caucus vote “present” on the resolution and decry it, too, as a Republican division effort. Leader McConnell, for his part, didn’t deny that.
Thankfully, Over 2,000 Years Ago Today, She Said "Yes"
One of the most astonishing events in history happened about 2,020 years ago today. For on that day, the angel Gabriel appeared to a young virgin in Nazareth named Mary, who was betrothed to a man named Joseph, and announced that she would bear the Son of God in her womb. Nine months before Christmas – today, March 25. Imagine what a scandal this would have been! Not only was there Joseph to think about – but the society at large. Most of us, in Mary’s position, probably would have panicked.
Aapple’ss sBigg Eevent
Blah blah blah Apple event today blah blah blah blah blah. No one cares about the new service Apple’s coming out with today because the Butterfly Keyboard still exists. IT. STILL. FREAKING. EXISTS. Like Uwe Boll movies, it just keeps sticking around. First the 12” MacBook which was cool but for the keyboard which makes it virtually unusable.
BREAKING: Trump Wins 2016 Election
In a shocking turn of events that stunned senior Democrats on Sunday, Donald J. Trump apparently won the 2016 election. The surprising developments left a number of politicians, whose lives have been meticulously crafted and molded around the accumulation of power, in full Cover Your Behind mode.
Should This DACA Recipient Have Been Locked Up for Over a Month?
I’m as much in favor of curbing illegal immigration as anyone. But I’m confused as to why a lady who was brought here at age 3 from Peru, graduated from Texas A&M (my alma mater), and has worked as a flight attendant in good standing would be detained by ICE for over a month. The woman to whom that description applies, Selene Saavedra Roman, had legal status under DACA and even married a U.S. citizen.
Religious "Nones" Are Now the Biggest Religious Group in America
This is huge news, from General Social Survey data: The 2018 GSS was just released and there's some big news. Those of "no religion" (23.1%) are statistically the same size as evangelicals (22.8%). There was also a small resurgence of mainline Protestants, while Catholics are down 3% in the last four years.
It’s World Down Syndrome Day, So Remember That Most Down Syndrome Babies Are Aborted
Today is World Down Syndrome Day, a great moment to pause and reflect on how most Down Syndrome babies are aborted. They cannot speak for themselves, these aborted souls. Their only crime is not being “perfect” enough for a culture obsessed with outward appearance, worldly achievement, and everything else that, eternally, doesn’t matter at all. But as anyone who knows and has been around people with Down Syndrome knows, they are truly special individuals who brighten the rooms they enter.
Demonic Practices Go Mainstream
Man has a natural desire to grope for eternal truth. This was placed there in the beginning. Thus, it’s hardly surprising that, as our society drifts away from “organized religion,” young people still find themselves in need of a values system to give meaning and purpose to their lives. When faced with suffering, in particular, all of us yearn for deeper explanations. Along comes Sanctuary App, an astrology application that, for a mere $20 per month, will provide on-demand astrology readings.
City Blocks Church From Opening to Have More Bars
So much for religious liberty. In southern Oklahoma, of all places! The City of Ardmore, Oklahoma has decided to prevent a church from opening to protect future bars that may or may not open in the small downtown area of the low-growth Oklahoma city. The other day I wrote about how the Ardmore Planning Commission recommended that its City Commissioners block a church from being granted a conditional use permit in their downtown area.
A Few Traits of Christian Fathers
For a long time, our culture promoted a narrative that being a man meant hiding your emotions, concealing your flaws, and projecting an image of success to the world around you. This translated into a whole bunch of fathers who thought it somehow wrong to be outwardly loving towards their kids, listen to them, and admit their own flaws. Not to mention fathers who put success at work above success at home.
Don Jr is Totally Wrong on Forcing Social Media to be Fair
Donald Trump, Jr. wants to force social media companies to allow conservative opinions. This is a really bad idea. The chain of potential unintended consequences flowing from such a move would hurt everyone in the long run. Yes, social media companies are censoring conservatives. No, this doesn’t mean we should expand government power even further to somehow fix that. But let’s start at square one. Us Versus Them?
Melting Snowflakes
For 20 percent of Millennials, getting zero “likes” on social media is more stressful than being in an argument with a partner. For 20 percent of Millennials, getting zero “likes” on social media is more stressful than being in an argument with a partner. For 20 percent of Millennials, getting zero “likes” on social media is more stressful than being in an argument with a partner.
The Media’s Disgusting Obsession With Porn
Linked on Drudge Report is an article in the Daily Mail about some new sex club that opened up in Los Angeles. I won’t link to it here. It seems like such articles are now a regular feature in the media. One outlet will run an article about a sex club, then another will run an article about a celebrity sex tape, and many major outlets now cover the porn industry as if it’s no big thing. When Fifty Shades of Gray took off, the media lapped it up.
The Christian Genocide in Nigeria
Christians are being slaughtered in Nigeria. A newly released report says that since February, 120 have been killed and 140 homes destroyed. Fulani militants are to blame. The Fulani are a large Islamic nomadic group who have been, according to some accounts, engaged in an “ethnic cleansing” of Christians from the areas they seek to control.
Are Smartphones Worse Than Absent Fathers?
A new study found that adolescents with major depression jumped by 52 percent from 2005 to 2017. Why? In that article, from USA Today, a professor from San Diego State named Jean Twenge says that it’s “cultural trends.” So too does Ian Gotlib of Stanford, though he specifically blames “social media.” Yes, kids have smartphones today and just a few years ago, they didn’t. Yes, social media has hit us out of nowhere.
Evil. - The Resurgent
March 16th, 2019 Police block the road near the shooting at a mosque in Linwood, Christchurch, New Zealand, Friday, March 15, 2019. Multiple people were killed during shootings at two mosques full of people attending Friday prayers. (AP Photo/Mark Baker) Sadly, the following things must be said in our time. What the New Zealand shooter did was evil. It cannot be defended, so don’t even try. There is no excuse for killing innocent people.
Hachikō ハチ公, Love 愛, and Christ イエスキリスト
If you’ve seen a movie about Japan, you’ve probably seen Shibuya Crossing. It features heavily in one of my favorite films, Lost in Translation. The “scramble crossing,” as it is so called, is one of the most photographed areas of any city in the world. Almost every car traveling near Shibuya Station stops as pedestrians flood the intersection. Thousands of people at any given moment can be in this area, surrounded by cars, buildings, and lights.
What Do We Expect of Our Kids?
You’ve surely heard of the college admissions scandal. Wealthy and famous parents cheated to get their children into good colleges. Now they’re in big trouble, as they ought to be. Everyone knows it’s wrong. “I wouldn’t do that,” we say. But when it comes to placing expectations on our children, we should take a hard look in the mirror. Are we really that much different? Our society urges us to do anything in our power to have “successful” kids who “achieve” something.
The End of Brexit?
“If we vote to leave, then we will leave. There’ll not be another renegotiation and another referendum.” – David Cameron, 2015 In a truly disappointing day for the United Kingdom, the House of Commons voted by a huge majority Thursday to support delaying departure from the European Union: MPs have voted by 413 to 202 – a majority of 211 – for Prime Minister Theresa May to ask the EU for a delay to Brexit. It means the UK may not now leave on 29 March as previously planned.
God Save the Queen
Theresa May, whose premiership has been a protracted death rattle for the stability of Britain’s democratic institutions, lost again yesterday. Her clumsy Brexit deal with the European Union went down in flames for the second time. This time, it was defeated by a margin of 149 Members of Parliament (MPs). In January, it was 230. For reference, there are 650 members of the House of Commons.
BREAKING: Pelosi Won’t Impeach
In what is sure to break the hearts of progressive activists everywhere, Nancy Pelosi tells the Washington Post there won’t be any impeachment effort forthcoming. This will, undoubtedly, further embolden the far-left base which has now taken over much of the Democrat Party. They want impeachment more than anything. If anything, this move will backfire and ensure that a far-left candidate becomes the nominee facing Trump in 2020.
Ardmore, Oklahoma Planning Commission Recommends Blocking Church From Downtown
Ardmore, Oklahoma, is a small Oklahoma city of about 25,000. The way their planning commission acts, however, you’d think they were Manhattan. So says a story from the Daily Ardmoreite, reporting on how the planning commission denied a church’s conditional use permit on Main Street 5-1-2 last Thursday. Why? Here are a bunch of bad reasons: Community Development Director Jessica Scott said a major objection mentioned in the letters of protest concerned ABLE laws associated with churches.
What Does Success Feel Like?
The other day, the Editor of The Resurgent, Erick Erickson, wrote a thoughtful article about dealing with doubt as one’s career and life undergo change. Here are a few personal thoughts that may be relevant to his reflections. What does success feel like? Is it having a multi-car garage in the suburbs, a new BMW parked within, and a management position during the day? Is it being on the board of an organization, or perhaps an elected official, or receiving an award?
How Far For Christ?
If you found your job suddenly at odds with your values, what would you do? One New Jersey college administrator recently faced that dilemma. Dr. Cynthia Newman was the Dean of Rider University’s College of Business. Yet she chose the hard road – ultimately, resigning her position due to her deep faith. In the fall of 2018, Rider University disallowed Chick-fil-A from coming to campus.
Abolish Daylight Savings Time
Tomorrow morning, at 2 a.m., your digital devices will skip the 2 o’clock hour and go straight to 3 a.m. Those of us with analog clocks must manually wind them forward an hour sometime tomorrow, lest we walk around an hour behind the world. “Spring forward!” we are encouraged, as if we should be excited. But for many people, springing forward launches them straight into a brick wall.
Brain Researchers Confirm That Faith is Inversely Correlated With Depression
A recently-released study confirms previous findings that depression is less likely when individuals report that religion and spirituality is highly important to them. The study, from researchers at East China Normal University, Columbia University, and the New York State Psychiatry Institute looked at families at higher risk for depression. Here is what they concluded: High importance of R/S beliefs minimizes brain differences otherwise associated with familial risk for depression.
Save Us From Ourselves, Comrade Warren!
Elizabeth Warren knows best. Because whether you realize it or not (you don’t, moron) big tech companies such as Amazon, Google, and Facebook are taking advantage of you. You think you’re making a choice to use their services, but you’re not. Doubt it? Well, are you a Harvard Professor? I didn’t think so! Thankfully, Elizabeth Warren (pronouns: she/her/hers) is here to save you. She is going to make it right.
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