Judge not, lest ye be judged (Matthew 7:1)

In vain do they worship me teaching as doctrines, the commandments of men.’ (Mark 7:7)

Where there is no vision, the people perish. – Proverbs 29:18

So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead. James 2:17

I shall go to him, but he will not return to me.” 2 Sam. 7:23

My father (61) has had issues his whole life with substance abuse. He's been addicted to substances for years since I believe college. He's been offered multiple opportunities from support from his father and from my mother. It always ends up in this cycle of him getting clean for a few months, maybe a year, and then some episode starts up again. He's also extremely irresponsible with money despite being a pharmacist and earning above the national average. My mother has dealt with him for about 10 years, trying to offer him support with therapy and counseling and working with him to the best she can, but he ended up cheating on her and falling back into his habits and they divorced. At this point in his life, I'm the only person he hasn't pushed away completely. He's now facing a situation where I've given him over $2000 and he's asking for more money after losing his job and getting evicted.


I (24) just graduated college and am still looking for my first "real" job. I only work part time and don't earn much money, but I have a stable housing situation (my mom still lets me live with her). I'm trying to live a good Christian life, and my father claims to be a Catholic, but I'm at the point where I'm seriously considering cutting him off completely from my life. He's going through what I'm pretty sure are bouts of drug-induced psychosis, and he's blaming me for him losing his job and his financial situation. I'm angry towards him, but I understand that unrighteous anger is a sin, and even in righteous anger we can't sin. Would cutting him off from my life at this point be sinful? I just joined a new church and I'm kind of embarrassed bringing this up with the congregants there.

[The Trump appointee] added that the government “has the burden to show that the regulation is consistent with this nation’s historical firearm regulation tradition.”

If the Founders didn't see fit to ban machine guns, why should we?

An infantry officer who expressed Christian views on human sexuality and other LGBT-related issues faced pressure to resign from the Idaho National Guard and was stripped of his commanding position following a complaint from a subordinate who identifies as homosexual.

Liberty Counsel, a public interest law firm, announced last Wednesday that it had notified Gov. Brad Little earlier this month about the alleged First Amendment violation. While the infantry officer is represented by R. Davis Younts, LLC, Liberty Counsel has added its voice to the man’s case, requesting a response by Friday to avoid further legal action.

According to Liberty Counsel, a subordinate senior enlisted man who identifies as homosexual filed an Equal Opportunity complaint last year against the infantry officer. The officer reportedly expressed Christian viewpoints on human sexuality and expressed opposition to “pernicious practices,” which include prescribing puberty blockers and opposite-sex hormones to children suffering from confusion about their sex.

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You are not forgotten.

Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance says Donald Trump would not support a national abortion ban if elected president and would veto such legislation if it landed on his desk. "I can absolutely commit that,” Vance said when asked on NBC's “Meet the Press” whether he could commit to Trump not imposing such a ban. “Donald Trump’s view is that we want the individual states and their individual cultures and their unique political sensibilities to make these decisions because we don’t want to have a nonstop federal conflict over this issue.”

Trump would veto legislation establishing a federal abortion ban, Vance says

If this is true, it's a somewhat reasonable position. But more likely, The Donald knows he's not well liked by women. In 2020, women voted over 55% for Joe Biden. This was a big part of his 81 million popular vote total--the largest number of popular votes received by any Presidential candidate in history. And Trump's team also knows that women generally turn out to vote more than men.

When I read a Catholic Bible, I am assured that it contains the full canon of Holy Scripture as defined by ancient Church councils and definitively listed by the Councils of Florence and Trent, reaffirmed by the Second Vatican Council. If the Bible includes cross-references, then it will link passages between the Old Testament and the New Testament, including the Deuterocanonical books. If there are annotations provided by the Catholic Church or one of its faithful shepherds (a bishop), then I can trust in their reliability. However, these assurances are not present when I use a Jewish Tanakh or a Protestant Bible. For these reasons, I prefer a Catholic Bible over a Protestant or Jewish one.

It seems like the end time prophecy is a pretty popular topic. I know there are various opinions about how it’s going to occur, but that‘s besides the point.

I have wondered about that when the seventh seal is opened and there’s silence in Heaven for half an hour, what could that possibly mean? What would be the reason for that? Is there any possible theory what that might be?

Hi everyone, a question- do you experience the supernatural joy of the Lord? If so how often do you experience it? I do not have it, I have never had it, I felt it for about 5 minutes after I got saved and then it left and has never come back. I talked to my pastor and he said that he experiences it on a daily basis. Also do you experience supernatural peace? I do not have that either. Thanks!

I am not media savvy, and completely stumbling around on this christianforum.com. For me its not very user friendly. But found this to post if new. So hello .

I need prayer to know what God wants me to do because I think why work myself for goals im not sure supported by others but seems could be good to help others such as being a math tutor or learning a language or learning any other skill such as instrument to gain talents to teach others skills that can help the poor and help others serve God when I can serve the Lord by just preaching the gospel that stops me from persisting. The bible says in all labor there is profit but idle chatter leads only to poverty.

But is not bible study and preaching and prayer labor though I have not tried much with prayer as takes effort not sure if will give much benefit that I worry christ wants me to work to do other stuff ? And I have thought of memorising alot of the bible but it will take alot of time and may struggle to that I have thought would neglect other useful work of doing something else but I think I should to make much sure I am growing to be more fruitful. And I also plan to work in a business so am I right to not seek to gain other skills because I should have enough profit but it assumes it will start am I right to not work to gain other skills to help more because I assume it will start?

Psalms 23

Psa 23:1a KJV "[A Psalm of David.] The LORD (Jehovah Exo 6:3 Psa 83:18) is my (David) shepherd (guide);

• Mat 22:41 While the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them, Mat 22:42 Saying, What think you of Christ? whose son is he? They say unto him, The Son of David. Mat 22:43 He says unto them, How then does David in spirit call him Lord, saying, Mat 22:44 The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit you on my right hand, till I make your enemies your footstool? Mat 22:45 If David then call him Lord, how is he his son? Mat 22:46 And no man was able to answer him a word, neither durst any man from that day forth ask him any more questions. Genealogy of Christ Matt 1:1-18 (Word of God becomes the Son of God becomes Jesus the Son of David goes to the cross and becomes the Son of Man)

Jesus is Jehovah Isa 7:14 Isa 9:6 Matt 1:18 John 1:14 Heb 1:1-3

1. Exo 6:3 KJV "And I appeared unto Abraham, unto Isaac, and unto Jacob, by the name of God Almighty, but by my name JEHOVAH was I not known to them."
2. Psa 83:18 KJV "That men may know that you, whose name alone [is] JEHOVAH, are the highest over all the earth."
3. Isa 12:2 KJV "Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation."
4. Isa 26:4 KJV "Trust you in the LORD forever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength:"
5. Joh 10:11 I (Jesus) am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. Ex 3:14 I am that I am
6. Joh 8:58 Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am.
7. Joh 10:14 I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine.
8. Joh 10:27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: Joh 10:28 And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. Joh 10:2 My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand. Joh 10:30 I and my Father are one.
9. Heb 13:20 Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant,
10. 1Pe 2:25 For you were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.

Psa 23:1b I (David) shall not want (require)."

I Shall not Want

• Eph 1:21 (Jesus) Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come: Eph 1:22 And has put all things under his (Jesus) feet, and gave him (Jesus) to be the head over all things to the church (True Church Matt 16:13-20 Acts 20:28 Eph 1:13-18 Heb 12:23), Eph 1:23 Which is his (Jesus) body, the fulness of him that fills all in all.

1. Psa 34:9 O fear the LORD, you his saints: for there is no want to them that fear him. Psa 34:10 The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the LORD shall not want any good thing.
2. Psa 84:11 For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.
3. Rom 8:32 He (God) that spared not his own Son (Matt 1:18 John 1:14), but delivered him up for us (Christians) all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?
4. Php 4:19 But my (Paul) God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus (John 1:1-3 Rev 1:13-17)
5. Heb 13:5 Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as you have: for he has said, I will never leave you (Christians), nor forsake you. Heb 13:6 So that we may boldly say, the Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.

Psa 23:2a KJV "He (the Lord) makes me (David) to lie down (rest) in green (preparation) pastures (comfort=home living): Parallels New Creation

• Rev 7:17 For the Lamb (Jesus) which is in the midst of the throne (Rev 4:2,3 5:1 14:14) shall feed them (Scourge Saints), and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their (Scourge Saints) eyes.

Gives Green Pastures

1. Eze 34:14 I will feed them in a good pasture, and upon the high mountains of Israel shall their fold be: there shall they lie in a good fold, and in a fat pasture shall they feed upon the mountains of Israel. Eze 34:15 I will feed my flock, and I will cause them to lie down, says the Lord GOD.
2. Job 39:8 The range of the mountains is his pasture, and he searches after every green thing.
3. Job 40:15 Behold now behemoth (beast of the field), which I made with you; he eats grass as an ox. Part of Job’s prayer restoration of a friend
4. Psa 104:27 These wait all upon you; that you may give them their meat in due season. Psa 104:28 That you give them they gather: you open your hand, they are filled with good.
5. Psa 145:15 The eyes of all wait upon you; and you give them their meat in due season. Psa 145:16 You open your hand, and satisfies the desire of every living things

Psa 23:2b he (the Lord Psa 23:1) leads me (David) beside the still (peace Psa 83:1) waters (True Church Matt 16:16-20 Acts 20:28 Col 1:13-18 Heb 12:23)."

• Denominationalism Rev 2&3 without form and void Gen 1:2 Jer 4:23
  • Prov 12:11 void of understanding 1Cor 15:2 by which you are saved unless you have believed in vain (Heb 5:12-6:1-6 2Pet Chapter 2 Matt Chapter 23)
  • Eph 5:6 Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience.
  • Jer 17:5 This says the LORD; Cursed be the man that trusts in man, and makes flesh his arm, and whose heart departs from the LORD.
  • Isa 29:13 Wherefore the Lord said, forasmuch as this people draw near me with their mouth, and with their lips do honor me, but have removed their heart far from me, and their fear toward me is taught by the precept of men:
  • Mat 15:8 This people draws nigh unto me (Jesus) with their mouth, and honors me with their lips; but their heart is far from me. Mat 15:9 But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.

Effects of Still Waters=Holy Spirit Matt 4:24=True Church

• Mat 3:11 I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that comes after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost (Gen 1:2), and with fire: (Mark 4:39 peace be still Eph 6:15 gospel of peace {Gospel of Christ 1Cor 15:1-4})
• Joh 3:3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
• 1Pe 1:23 Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word (John 1:1-3,14) of God, which lives and abides forever.

Walking by Faith (Rom 10:17 faith comes by hearing Gal 3:25)

1. Job 34:29 When he gives quietness, who then can make trouble? and when he hides his face, who then can behold him? whether it be done against a nation, or against a man only:
2. Mat 14:24 But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary. Mat 14:25 And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea. Mat 14:26 And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear. Mat 14:27 But straightway Jesus spoke unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid. Mat 14:28 And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be you, bid me come unto you on the water. Mat 14:29 And he said, come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus. Mat 14:30 But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save (Rom 1:16 1Cor 1:18) me. Mat 14:31 And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O you of little faith, wherefore did you doubt? Mat 14:32 And when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased. Mat 14:33 Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth you are the Son of God. Mat 14:34 And when they were gone over, they came into the land of Gennesaret (fertile region=Holy Spirit Matt 4:24 2Cor 5:19 John 19:30).

Psa 23:3a KJV "He (the Lord Psa 23:1) restores (regenerate) my (David) soul (conscience=heart=feelings):

Renewal=Regeneration See Reconciliation Paper

1. Mat 19:28 KJV "And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, that you which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, you also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel."
2. Tit 3:5 KJV "Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;"
3. Rom 5:10 For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life.
4. Eph 2:16 And that he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby:
5. Eph 4:23 And be renewed in the spirit of your mind; Eph 4:24 And that you put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.
6. Col 3:10 And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him: Col 1:20 And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven. Col 1:21 And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled

Foreordained (Spirit, Mind, Soul, Body) Rom Chapters 3&8

1. 2Ti 2:15 Study to show yourself approved unto God, a workman that needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
2. Act 17:11 KJV "These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so."
3. Rom 12:1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. Rom 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be you transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
4. 1Pe 1:20-23 Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you, 1Pe 1:21 Who by him do believe in God, that raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and hope might be in God. 1Pe 1:22 Seeing you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that you love one another with a pure heart fervently: 1Pe 1:23 Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which lives and abides forever.

Heb 4:12 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

This needs to be shared by everyone everywhere we can so as many people see it as possible since the MSM seems to be largely ignoring this.

Regardless of your political affiliation we should be able to stand behind this. They want Americans to have food that isn't full of chemicals and overly processed, they want healthy food for our children so they can be healthy as well. This made me feel very good and gave me a hope.

No one should be able to argue us having healthy food free of chemicals and having healthy children is incredibly important. And I am not seeing the democrats talking about these things really ever at all.

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So please share it. Democrats on the fence would be swayed by this and everyone should be able to support this and support people who actually want Americans to have things like food that's actually not bad for you.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., suspending his presidential campaign and throwing his support behind the Republican nominee, struck at the heart of Vice President Kamala Harris’ claim that she would protect democracy and freedom.

He also sent Democrats scurrying to dismiss the potential impact of his exit on battleground contests, where a shift of just 1 or 2 percentage points could decide who moves into the White House next year.

In announcing his decision Friday, Mr. Kennedy said the Democratic Party is “the party of war, censorship, corruption, Big Pharma, Big Tech, Big Ag and Big Money.”

He said Democrats’ efforts to keep him off the ballot and hamstring his campaign with lawsuits was “undemocratic” — as was the move by party insiders to make Ms. Harris the presidential nominee without a single primary vote.

For the younger "electronic screen" generations, this may seem like a
strange thing -- the right to NOT be always available to the messages
from employers.

Older generations often value the freedom of being "offline", and
setting their own schedule and activities, outside of work time.

Is this not recommended? I was thinking I will get a good idea when it comes to finishing the entire Bible. I will read scripture as the movie runs.

I have a prayer REQUEST and a PRAISE

So my praise is that that my mom has been able to sweat and my legs have been feeling 50% better! Oh and I was very constipated for awhile no and I am not any longer... It all started to get better after we received a prayer cloth and it has been a blessing from God for both of us

Now the request: we have told God that we will do a thirty day fast during this time( morning fast) and I would appreciate prayers that my moms faith which is wavering will increase and that I would continue to have the faith I need to see this through. I can barely function and my mom can't do alot of things like driving and other things much because of her issues.

Please pray for us. or faith is being tested so Greatly because all we go through.... I thank each and every one of you

Are you able to identify with this Psalmist in any way, either from a time in your past or in your present life? I definitely can from times past, and I can connect with parts of it in my life present. For if we are those who are followers of Jesus Christ, whose desire is for him, to do his will, we are going to go through times of difficulty, persecution, and rejection. And we will have people who will speak evil of us and who will mock us and who will deride us. And if we have compassionate hearts, that should bring us to tears.

And if our hearts are not guarded, our tears may turn to depression and to withdrawal and to us pulling away from doing the will of the Lord. And perhaps they may even lead us to questioning God and his sovereignty over our lives. And we may cry out to God and say, “Why, God, is this happening to me?” And that says that we have not yet reached that place of spiritual maturity in our lives to where we understand and accept the sovereignty of God over our lives, and when we can accept suffering as something good.

And that may lead many sincere followers of Christ to pull back and to no longer do what they were doing in ministry in obedience to the Lord, out of fear of rejection and persecution, or out of being convinced that all the doors that were open for them are now closed. So they get discouraged and downcast and they give up hope, at least temporarily, until they are able to work through their emotions in prayer to the Lord, and in counseling themselves, so that they will return to serving the Lord as they once had.

And if we ever get to that point in our Christian lives, and in Christian ministry, to where we are discouraged and disheartened, and our emotions are telling us to give up and to run away, we need to give ourselves biblical counsel. And we need to work through those emotions in prayer. And we must get into the Scriptures and study them in their context and let the Holy Spirit speak truth to our hearts, whether or not our emotions are yet there. For Satan is definitely hot on our trail to convince us to give up and run.

And we must remind ourselves of days gone by when we were following the Lord as we ought, and how the Lord carried us through every difficult circumstance, and how he supplied for our every need. And we should drag out the old hymns of the faith and sing them out loud. And if we journal, we should go back and read where the Lord has encouraged us before in our trials and tribulations. And we must reassure ourselves of our Lord’s provisions for us and how he will not leave us or forsake us.

For Satan will glory in these times in our lives when he can get us to be so downcast that we will desert God’s callings upon our lives, and when we will run from serving the Lord rather than to serving God with our lives. So, if your emotions are beginning to go that direction, stop! Pray! Read the Scriptures! Sing songs, hymns and spiritual songs out loud! Claim the promises of God that he has for his followers. Believe Him! Trust Him! And keep moving forward in the strength and wisdom and power of God!!

[Matt 5:10-12; Matt 10:16-25; Matt 24:9-14; Luke 6:22-23; Luke 12:49-53; Luke 21:12-19; John 15:1-21; John 16:33; John 17:14; Acts 14:22; Rom 5:3-5; Eph 6:10-20; Phil 3:7-11; 1 Pet 1:6-7; 1 Pet 4:12-17; 2 Tim 3:12; 1 Thess 3:1-5; Jas 1:2-4; 2 Co 1:3-11; Heb 12:3-12; 1 Jn 3:13; Rev 6:9-11; Rev 7:9-17; Rev 11:1-3; Rev 12:17; Rev 13:1-18; Rev 14:1-13]

A Believer’s Prayer

An Original Work / July 31, 2012

With my whole heart, Lord, I pray
To be Yours, and Yours always.
Lead me in Your truth today.
May I love You, and obey.
Lead me in Your righteousness.
When I sin, may I confess;
Bow before You when I pray;
Live for You and You always.

Love You, Jesus, You’re my friend.
Life with You will never end.
You are with me through each day,
Giving love and peace always.
You will ne’er abandon me.
From my sin You set me free.
You died on that cruel tree,
So I’d live eternally.

Soon You’re coming back for me;
From this world to set me free;
Live with You eternally.
Oh, what joy that brings to me.
I will walk with You in white;
A pure bride, I’ve been made right
By the blood of Jesus Christ;
Pardoned by His sacrifice.

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Something just dawned on me. Lebanon is the last place the diaspora will return from. Zechariah 9-10 talk about the return of exiles to the promised land from places like Egypt and Assyria. Then Zechariah 11 talks about Lebanon and oppressive shepherds. Zechariah wrote to the Jews in exile to encourage them to leave the lands of exile and resettle their own land. Zechariah 11 comes right before Zechariah 12’s passage about Jerusalem becoming a stumbling block to all nations.

Lebanon has a three part government that is, by Consitution, led by a Maronite Christian, a Sunni Muslim, and a Shia Muslim. And then there is Hezbollah, who has recently threatened the Christians and Jews in the country. It seems to me that Lebanon will soon undergo a coup where its three leaders (shepherds of the Jews) are removed in one month and replaced by a worthless shepherd who seeks to destroy the Jews.

Thoughts? Are seeing this fulfilled before our very eyes?

Luciano Anastasia's review of my first article on the Crusades

"The Crusades, often misunderstood in modern times, were primarily defensive wars initiated in response to centuries of Muslim conquests and the persecution of Christians. These conflicts arose from the need to protect Christian lands, pilgrims, and Eastern Christians from ongoing Muslim aggression. The article emphasizes that the Crusaders were driven by religious devotion and a sense of self-preservation rather than mere conquest. It challenges modern perceptions, advocating for a more nuanced understanding of the motivations behind the Crusades."



The second article in my series of seven on the Crusades has been published, both covering the topic of what motivated the Crusaders to go to the East.

Religious Motivators: Faith, Relics, and the Crusader States
Medieval History – Religious Motivators: Faith, Relics, and the Crusader States

The third article in my series on the Crusades has been published.

Sins of the Crusaders – For the Love of Money?​

My latest article on the Crusades addresses the claim that the Crusaders were racist and bigoted towards Islam.

Racism in the Crusades: Fact or Fiction?


Challenging Anti-Jewish Racism Claims in the Crusades by Jeb Smith

Hi. My name is Carmen and I was raised Lutheran but I currently don't go to church. I'm a wife, mom and grandmother. I'm looking for Christian friends and also other Christians who have a mentally ill adult child. Thank you for accepting me to your forums.

As Republicans and Democrats compete in a fractious American election cycle, a small third-party is trying to woo Catholic voters, with a political vision it says is drawn from the principles of Catholic social teaching.


Peter Sonski, right, eats with supporters. Courtesy photo.

Peter Sonski, 61, is a Connecticut grandfather, a former local public school board member, and the presidential nominee for the American Solidarity Party, which says it promotes human life, social justice, environmental conservation, and international peace.

With a growing number of Catholics feeling disenfranchised from major political parties, the American Solidarity Party has in recent elections attracted interest among some Catholic voters. Sonski talked with The Pillar about his vision, his campaign, and his party’s future.

This interview has been edited for length and clarity.



Peter Sonski, left, with running mate Lauren Onak. Courtesy photo.

You are the presidential nominee for a third party which has gained some popularity among Catholics in recent years, the American Solidarity Party.​

What is the American Solidarity Party? What does it stand for?​

The American Solidarity Party is the U.S. or American manifestation of a political movement known as Christian Democracy.

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The 2023-2024 campaign season is not just the strangest on record, it's also arguably the most anti-democratic. Ostensibly, the Democratic Party has claimed over the last decade that former President Donald Trump posed a continued and existential threat to the republic. That allegation subsequently justified a variety of anti-democratic means to neuter his first two presidential candidacies, his presidency, and now his third and final run for the White House.

Hello folks. We know how well my opening ceremony thread went (it crashed and burned). I actually enjoyed the Olympics, and was cheering for Simone Biles as well as whole host of other athletes (though, I thankfully never watched the Opening or Closing ceremonies). Now, there are three days until the Paralympic games, so I am excited. However, the regular Olympics closing ceremony was disturbing to me. I will not judge you if you guys were okay with it. For myself, it seemed a little dark, and borderline, if not full-blown idolatry of false gods.

First off, some science. Back in the summer of 1977, NASA launched the two Voyager spacecraft, which were used to explore the outer solar system. Onboard each spacecraft was installed a golden record, a time capsule storing hundreds of images and hours of songs on an LP record made out of gold-plated metal (those circular things that look like giant CDs, for those who never grew up with records). These records are a time capsule in case aliens come across the probes in thousands of years, so that ET could learn about the basics of human culture. Also wait, 1977 is already almost 50 years ago? I remember when those probes were only 33-35 years old back in 2010-2012. Man, I am getting older bro.

During the closing ceremony, a figure named the Golden Voyager dressed in fake gold descended from the stadium's ceiling, representing the Voyager probes. "Thomas designed the artistic character to represent the Voyager Golden Record, or the record of humanity sent to space by France in 1977, per the Associated Press, and it kept audiences very entertained during a section of the ceremony that paid homage to the history of France and the Olympics itself." - NBC / E!

Some Christians likened the closing ceremony to be demonic, with a headless fallen angel (or Greek god) named Nike taking center stage. For myself, I think it was a little disturbing and borderline dark (though not as bad as the opening ceremony), and should not be televised to children, cos this stuff is nightmare fuel. According to one X user, she said "The Olympics Closing Ceremony features a headless, and armless Angel with what appears to be an effigy of Lucifer (The Golden Voyager) standing in gold." - Times Now




PBS:

NBC / E!:

GB News (UK):

Times Now News (India):

Golden Record info for nerds such as myself:

I want to learn to better Obey God. Only for me learning from the bible is massively difficult. Some parts of the bible I find interesting other times it's boring (I'm not knocking the bible or trying to be rude or hurt Gods feelings.). It doesn't help I'm not book smart. I learn more from others then from books or just figuring things out for myself. Sadly the bible is not something I can figure out on my own. Some things I understand quickly but there lots of things I can't break down. So let me give you an example.

So take Genesis's. I can read the book of Genesis's and understand the surface layers of things. However when I try and learn what other hidden things are being taught I got nothing. My brain just doesn't work that way. It's why I did terrible in school. If some one explains something to me I can understand it. Trying to unravel the bible hidden stuff is way beyond my abilities. It actually makes me feel stupid. Some times I might pick up on something but most of the time I don't.

People given me advice on how to study the bible and that advice would probably work for most people but not me. For most people studying the bible is like going up a steep hill or a mountain hard but do able. For me its like defying gravity and learning how to fly. I don't know what to do. Right now I just try and learn from others and expand my knowledge that way. I don't know what to do?