How “normal”, really, was the old normal? By Jerry Salyer on Dec 31, 2020 02:44 pm Flatten the curve. Radio, television, and Internet authorities drummed the message into us at the beginning of the COVID drama early in 2020. That little mantra has long since been dropped, of course. In the [...]

 

View this email in your browser The 20 most popular Catholic World Report stories and articles of 2020 By Carl E. Olson on Dec 31, 2020 07:27 pm As always, the most read articles at CWR cover a range of topics. Several of these have to do with either the pandemic or protests—fitting for a year dominated by the reality and news of [...] Read in browser »   How “normal”, really, was the old normal? By Jerry Salyer on Dec 31, 2020 02:44 pm Flatten the curve. Radio, television, and Internet authorities drummed the message into us at the beginning of the COVID drama early in 2020. That little mantra has long since been dropped, of course. In the [...] Read in browser »   Eden in the Eighties By Nick Olszyk on Dec 31, 2020 02:23 pm MPAA Rating: PG-13 USCCB Rating: Not rated at the time of this review Reel Rating: 4 out of 5 reels (Disclaimer: The following review contains spoilers!) Whenever discussing neo-paganism in my World Religions course, I [...] Read in browser »     Get today's Catholic news headlines at Catholic World Report Donate

20 Numbers From 2020 That Are Almost Too Crazy To Believe 2020 has been a year that none of us will ever forget. For a few moments, let's take one more look back at the past 12 months. The following are 20 numbers from 2020 that are almost too crazy to believe...

  

 

Breaking News Updates - January 01, 2021     20 Numbers From 2020 That Are Almost Too Crazy To Believe   2020 has been a year that none of us will ever forget. For a few moments, let's take one more look back at the past 12 months. The following are 20 numbers from 2020 that are almost too crazy to believe...

America's Rapid Move Towards Marxism Via The Great Reset   The WEF makes no effort to hide the communist agenda behind its push for The Great Reset, which is nothing less than a radical transformation of life on planet earth that will enslave all alive at the time.

2020: A Crisis Of Trust And A Crisis of Truth   If there is any one thing that strikes me looking back at this calamitous and difficult year it is that we are experiencing a deep crisis of trust. Who can we believe? Who is telling the truth? On whom we can rely for accurate information?

Will The UN Continue To Single Out Israel For Condemnation In 2021?   The recent spate of annual anti-Israel resolutions at the UN is a telling reminder that Israel is treated according to a totally different standard than all other countries in the international system.

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Rising Demand for Hebrew Lessons Amid COVID Rising Demand for Hebrew Lessons Amid COVID Not only does learning the biblical tongue connect one more deeply with Israel, it is essential to fully understanding Scripture Read more →

 

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	Jesus on Fasting and Prayer in Jewish Law  MEMBERS Why did Jesus insist that “when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face”? (Mt. 6:17)   Read more →           Rising Demand for Hebrew Lessons Amid COVID Not only does learning the biblical tongue connect one more deeply with Israel, it is essential to fully understanding Scripture   Read more →           Israel’s Fourth Election in Two Years is Also About Bibi  MEMBERS The prime minister has his back to the wall   Read more →           Palestinians Show What They Really Think of Iranian Regime Brave Gaza man rips down poster of Iranian "hero," is promptly arrested by Hamas   Read more →           Israelis Cautiously Optimistic as a New Year Begins With a COVID vaccine in hand and new peace deals on the horizon, Israelis are looking forward to 2021   Read more →             The difference between this Newsletter and our full Membership is less than $4.99 a month.   Subscribe!             Stay in Touch!

Is Georgia destroying evidence so it can’t be analyzed? Jan 01, 2021 01:00 am “It didn’t even take four hours later where moving trucks with this stuff was backed up to those buildings trying to get rid of the evidence.” Read more...

 

View this email in your browser Recent Articles What AG Barr’s Departure Means for Google Jan 01, 2021 01:00 am One thing is clear: the easy ride for Big Tech is over.  Read More... Reporter and Professor: Where Did I Go Wrong? Jan 01, 2021 01:00 am Two once-respected professions have both fallen to wokester political correctness. Read More... Is Telemedicine Our Future? Jan 01, 2021 01:00 am In fact, the trend toward doctor visits without physical examinations is not in anyone's best interest. Read More... The Dangers of Government Debt Jan 01, 2021 01:00 am Those who embrace and love debt do so at their own risk. Read More... The New United Kingdom Jan 01, 2021 01:00 am Now that the call for independence is increasing what is the real meaning of British sovereignty?  Read More...   Recent Blog Posts Every one of Trump's Russia hoax pardons corrected an injustice Jan 01, 2021 01:00 am As the left yells 'outrage,' let's have a look at what the Obama and Clinton administrations got away with.  Read more... Don’t expect Mike Pence to save us on January 6 Jan 01, 2021 01:00 am But not for the reasons you may think.  Read more... Is Georgia destroying evidence so it can’t be analyzed? Jan 01, 2021 01:00 am “It didn’t even take four hours later where moving trucks with this stuff was backed up to those buildings trying to get rid of the evidence.”  Read more... McConnell exerting pressure against Hawley Jan 01, 2021 01:00 am Poor Mitch. He’s still thinking and playing by the old rules.  Read more... National Teacher of the Year will be ‘more careful with his words’ after tweeting out a violent threat against a U.S. Senator Jan 01, 2021 01:00 am Listening to his hate-filled TEDx talk to high schoolers in Richmond Virginia in May 2019, it's clear Wednesday's tweet was no anomaly  Read more... China is encircling Australia Jan 01, 2021 01:00 am We’re not the only country worried about China’s encroachment.  Read more... Our lovely president will make you laugh on New Year’s Day Jan 01, 2021 01:00 am Life isn’t all grim and it’s good to start 2021 with a smile – and this video will provide you with that smile.  Read more... An obituary that speaks to many people in America Jan 01, 2021 01:00 am A good man in North Dakota died an un-American death a month ago and his loved ones made an important statement about his passing.  Read more... Do conservatives have staying power and moral fortitude? Jan 01, 2021 01:00 am The past 4 years have shown that leftists never rest. Moving forward, if conservatives are to recover American constitutionalism, they cannot rest either.  Read more... Trump opened the Overton Window on a host of issues Jan 01, 2021 01:00 am Donald Trump has opened the Overton Window on a number of critical issues, both domestic and foreign.  Read more... Why do Democrats cheat? Jan 01, 2021 01:00 am Those of us who respect the Founding Father's understanding of God-given rights respect their vision of limited government that follows from that.  Read more... Tell me that you love me, Laurene Jobs Jan 01, 2021 01:00 am How billionaires virtue signal.  Read more... Stunning turn of events in PA may lead to Trump victory Dec 31, 2020 01:00 am Pennsylvania comes through.  Read more... Incriminating facts emerge from a Georgia hearing the media buried Dec 31, 2020 01:00 am Overwhelming election fraud in Georgia may explain the media's silence about the hearing before the Georgia Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Elections.  Read more... Walmart apologizes for offensive anti-Trump tweet Dec 31, 2020 01:00 am More Trump-hate from the company that benefited from the pandemic. The apology was pretty insincere, too.  Read more... View this email in your browser American Thinker is a daily internet publication devoted to the thoughtful exploration of issues of importance to Americans.

NEW YEAR, NEW TRIAL Texas Churches Will Get Their Day in Court in Battle Over City’s Unlawful “Holy Water” Tax Scheme

 

FIRST LOOK Religious Schools in KY Get a Victory with Governor’s New Executive Order As we kick off 2021, it appears that KY Governor Beshear is seeing the light in regards to the constitutional right of religious schools to practice their faith through religious education. In a victory for religious freedom, the Governor’s new executive order gives faith-based schools the freedom to safely resume in-person classes without discriminatory government interference. Jorge Gomez Senior Writer • 4 min read + video NEW YEAR, NEW TRIAL Texas Churches Will Get Their Day in Court in Battle Over City’s Unlawful “Holy Water” Tax Scheme First Liberty clients Magnolia Bible Church, Magnolia’s First Baptist Church and Believers Fellowship are starting off the New Year with some good news. A Texas state appellate court recently issued a decision that granted these three houses of worship an opportunity to argue their case and stop City of Magnolia officials from imposing a cleverly-disguised “tax” on churches and other tax-exempt nonprofits. Jorge Gomez Senior Writer • 5 min read IMPACT OF JUDGES NATIONWIDE Victories Across All Levels of Federal Judiciary Signal a Resurgence of Religious Freedom in 2021 Entering this New Year, we can be hopeful and encouraged in this Essential Fight for our First Freedom, as we’ve seen victories overturning unconstitutional lockdown mandates at every single level of our nation’s federal courts-from the Supreme Court, to the Circuit Courts of Appeals and the lower District Courts. Jorge Gomez Senior Writer • 6 min read TEAM CHAPLAIN CANCELED FFRF’s Attack on College Football Prayer Shows Why a Victory in Coach Kennedy’s Case is Essential Recently, the FFRF attacked Boise State’s team chaplain for asking players to voluntarily gather together in prayer after a hard-fought game against BYU. Attacks on religious freedom in sports are nothing new, as First Liberty continues to fight on behalf of Coach Kennedy, who was also canceled—i.e. fired—for silently praying on the 50-yard line. Jorge Gomez & Marlee Tomlinson Contributing Writers • 5 min read   GET LEGAL HELP GIVE Sent by First Liberty Institute 2001 W. Plano Parkway, Suite 1600 • Plano, TX 75075 • 972-941-4444