This Week In The News
Current Events
by Norbert Link
We speak about upheavals in Germany’s coalition government, especially involving Jens Spahn, leader of the CDU/CSU parties; continue with President Trump’s controversial tariffs and trade war policies; and address ongoing raids which are based many times on racial profiling, causing tremendous collateral damage. Please watch a recent message, titled, “Do You Love or Hate a Stranger?”
We speak about the Epstein scandal which might prove to be Trump’s Achilles’ Heel. Please note our recent StandingWatch program, titled, “The Epstein Scandal—No Murder and No Client List?”
We also report on court decisions and numerous federal judges standing up to, what is perceived to be, Trump’s unconstitutional executive orders.
We conclude with the powerful Houthis; Iran’s call for Trump’s assassination; more weapons for Ukraine; Canadians’ perspective on the USA; and developments in Spain.
Throughout this section, we have underlined pertinent statements in the quoted articles, for the convenience and quick overview of the reader.
Editorial
Not of This World
In my business of industrial recycling, I handle items that are traded through the scrap metals market. Recently, due to an increase in stolen commodities being sold in the Denver, Colorado, area, very strict laws covering identifying anyone selling things like scrap copper, brass or aluminum have been enacted.
The identification process involves a personal signature on an electronic screen. However, also included is a statement which begins with, “I swear and affirm that I am the legal owner of the property…” Of course, I could not verify in this manner due to what Jesus instructed in Matthew 5:33-37 regarding not swearing. As a result, I won’t be able to do my business in this particular city.
Typically, choosing to affirm is an acceptable alternative to swearing in such matters. In this case, though, the scrap company was operating under a county-wide mandate and could not accept just affirming. This is a company I have conducted business with for almost forty years. Fortunately, I do have other areas to sell my material.
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Is True Christianity the One and Only Way to God?
The Christian Post reported on September 15th 2024 what the Pope (Pope Francis at that time) had said during a visit to Singapore. It read as follows:
“During a three-day visit to Singapore, Pope Francis declared that ‘all religions are a path to God,’ sparking backlash among religious leaders in the U.S. The statement was made at an interreligious meeting with young people at a Catholic junior college shortly before his departure back to Rome. Departing from his prepared remarks, Francis spoke off the cuff, stating that different religions are like ‘different languages to reach God. During his 2022 trip to Kazakhstan, he made similar statements. Auxiliary Bishop Athanasius Schneider of Astana, a frequent critic, had then commented on the risk of creating a ‘supermarket of religions.’”
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