Liberty Relearned JP Mac

News rundown for the week ending 4/21 including news about Donald Trump, the anti-Israel protests, and the stabbing of a Bishop in Australia.

The new movie Civil War is Reviewed.


The new movie “Civil War” has been widely anticipated for months now. It comes in an election year to an America that is heavily divided in real life. It’s written and directed by Alex Garland and stars Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, and Cailee Spaeny. It takes place in a dystopian America of the near future. It’s a story about a group of war journalists covering a second American Civil War.




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Review and commentary regarding the film: Civil War


The new movie “Civil War” has been widely anticipated for months now. It comes in an election year to an America that is heavily divided in real life. It’s written and directed by Alex Garland and stars Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, and Cailee Spaeny. It takes place in a dystopian America of the near future. It’s a story about a group of war journalists covering a second American Civil War.




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Don't miss my commentary on C.S. Lewis' masterpiece on Christian apologetics available on Rumble.

https://rumble.com/v4pc9kw-lr-podcast-clip-mere-christianity.html

Also, Hunter Biden will have to answer for a gun crime, though he's been allowed to skate on several others.

Iran retaliates against Israel, don't expect Israel to just take it. Don't count on the UN being of much help, though.

Will Biden and Trump debate? News outlets are calling for it. Will it happen, and when?

About the epidemic of "died suddenly" young folks- don't blame it on Covid, says the CDC.

Sources:
Federal judge rejects Hunter Biden bid to dismiss gun charges in special counsel case | Just The News

Watch Live: United Nations Security Council holds emergency meeting following Iran attack | Just The News

Israeli president calls Iran attack a 'declaration of war' | Just The News

Fox, CNN and other major TV outlets urge Biden and Trump to commit to debates | Just The News

CDC: COVID Vaccines Are Not Associated With Deathly Heart Problems In Young Adults – One America News Network (oann.com)





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Getting back to basics...

Why talk about morality? C.S. Lewis clarifies ideas of morality in his book, "Mere Christianity".

Weekly news rundown including:

Defending true democracy...
Wisconsin voters approve constitutional amendment banning 'Zuckerbucks' | Just The News


Nebraska Gov. Pillen endorses bid to restore winner-take-all system in presidential elections | Just The News

Shrinking accountability? Biden makes it harder to fire federal employees | Just The News
Sensible energy policy...

Study grades natural gas as best source for reliability, affordability and environmental impact | Just The News

A moving story of survival... (or just a good story)

Earthquake Shakes New York City Area | Newsmax.com











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Reconciliation and forgiveness are the cornerstones of the Christian faith. There is no point to Christianity without grace. Jesus died to earn us that grace. The reward to us for his ultimate sacrifice was the promise of God’s mercy. When we extend forgiveness to those who hurt us, we become like God. Easter is the celebration of the moment that the promise of reconciliation was sealed by Him.



The spirit of reconciliation is not common amongst us mere humans. So often, the urge is to pay back the pain we have been delt. The urge to revenge then, is natural, effortless. It takes strength and commitment to forgive. It also takes strength to repent, to repudiate our own actions. Forgiveness, even unilateral, can give us peace, but harmony requires true reconciliation, a conscious act by both parties, and agreement to go on and move forward, and put past transgressions behind.



“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.” – John, 14:27.



Peace as the world gives us is simply the lack of violence. Sometimes, the cessation of violence only after the need for it has been sated. Sometimes, it’s just a pause in the punishment being delt by others in a position of power over us. The Lord’s peace is different, the Lord’s peace is one of not just an absence of violence, but a feeling of calm and tranquility. In the world, we can have peace, and still not be at peace. With God, we can be at peace, what’s more, we can choose it. We can leave others in peace, yet if we still harbor resentment, we are not at peace. When we extend grace to others, both sides are at peace. It is a mutual experience. So, it is with the grace of God, a mutual expression of peace and reconciliation. This calls for us to rise above or normal human tendencies. It’s an effort on our part, but no more than the effort it takes to accept a gift, after all, Jesus says he gives us peace, so whatever effort it takes to accept it is up to us.


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Easter Message '24

Reconciliation and forgiveness are the cornerstones of the Christian faith. There is no point to Christianity without grace. Jesus died to earn us that grace. The reward to us for his ultimate sacrifice was the promise of God's mercy. When we extend forgiveness to those who hurt us, we become like God. Easter is the celebration of the moment that the promise of reconciliation was sealed by Him.






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