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‘The Christian Super Bowl Ad They SHOULD Have Made’ Goes Viral

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‘The Christian Super Bowl Ad They SHOULD Have Made’ Goes Viral

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CV NEWS FEED // A Christian pastor from Northern Ireland posted a now-viral video he said would have been more effective than the “He Gets Us” ad that played Sunday during Super Bowl LVIII.

Jamie Bambrick, the Associate Pastor of Hope Church Craigavon, presented his proposal on X (formerly Twitter) Tuesday.

Bambrick wrote that while the ad by “He Gets Us” was “perhaps well intentioned,” it “failed to convey anything of the gospel to the hundreds of millions who saw it.”

“Here’s my take on what they should have done,” he wrote, introducing a one-minute video he had made, titled “He Saves Us.” See the video below:

Bambrick called his video “The Christian Super Bowl Ad They SHOULD Have Made.”

Observers pointed out that, unlike the original “He Gets Us” ad, Bambrick’s video emphasizes the need for people to repent of their sins.

Allison Anton wrote in The Western Journal:

What the original “He Gets Us” ad neglected was how, yes, Jesus ate with prostitutes, tax collectors, and all manner of sinners and social rejects, but He didn’t give them a squishy “I’m OK, you’re OK” kind of affirmation.

When he healed or forgave someone, he said, “go and sin no more.”

“And that’s what Bambrick effectively captures in his version of the ad,” Anton added. “Jesus takes as we are, but he does not leave us as we are. He reaches us where we are to bring us to something higher, something better, which we see in the pictures Bambrick includes.”

The Federalist’s Jordan Boyd struck a similar tone.

“Jesus preached a gospel of radical repentance, not tolerance or acceptance of sin,” she wrote. “Yet the ‘He Gets Us’ video suggests that, to be Christ-like, Christians must kneel before sins.”

Boyd continued:

The “He Saves Us” mock-up, on the other hand, communicates the love of Christ without sacrificing the importance of sanctification. Followers of Jesus can’t continue in our old ways of unbelief, overindulgence, sexual immorality, or murder because we have been crucified with Christ and radically changed into morally righteous.

Multiple prominent Christians reacted positively to Bambrick’s ad on X.

Attorney Jenna Ellis proposed the creation of a “campaign to fund putting this ad up during the next Super Bowl.”

The Daily Wire’s Megan Basham was deeply moved by its message.

“This was perfect Jamie,” she wrote. “Crying in my office thinking of my own ‘former’ story.”

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NATO Increases Defense Spending After Russian Threats

 

NATO Increases Defense Spending After Russian Threats

(RightWing.org) – Russian troops invaded Ukraine nearly two years ago, but the fighting appears far from over and is increasingly raising alarms among European nations and their allies. NATO member countries have collectively agreed to ramp up their defense spending in response to those escalating threats from Russia. This decision underscores the alliance’s commitment to bolstering its military capabilities amid growing geopolitical tensions.

The move to increase defense budgets comes as NATO seeks to strengthen its eastern flank against potential Russian aggression. The alliance’s leaders have emphasized the importance of meeting the established defense spending target of 2% of GDP, a benchmark that has gained renewed focus in light of recent events.

According to NATO’s latest figures, 18 of the alliance’s 30 member states are on track to meet or exceed the 2% guideline by the end of the year. This collective effort marks a substantial shift in defense priorities, reflecting the heightened sense of urgency to address the security challenges posed by Russia’s actions in Ukraine and beyond.

The decision to boost defense spending was partly influenced by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, which has served as a stark reminder of the threats to European security. NATO’s strategic pivot aims to deter further Russian expansionism and ensure the alliance is prepared to respond to future crises.

While the commitment to increased defense spending represents a unified stance among NATO members, it also highlights the challenges of balancing national budgets with the need for enhanced military readiness. The alliance’s leaders have acknowledged these difficulties but maintain that the security of member states is paramount.

As NATO adapts to the evolving security landscape, the decision to increase defense spending signifies a significant response to Russian threats. This move is seen as a critical step in ensuring the long-term safety and stability of the alliance’s member countries.

NATO’s decision to ramp up defense spending in the face of Russian threats reflects a strategic and necessary response to safeguard its members. As the geopolitical situation unfolds, the alliance’s commitment to collective defense remains a cornerstone of its mission to maintain peace and security.

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