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Hegseth to Return Memorial Biden Tore Down in Arlington National Cemetery

Hegseth* to Return Memorial Biden Tore Down in Arlington National Cemetery

It’s official — the Biden administration’s historic eraser just hit a major snag.​
In a move that’s already got progressives clutching their pearls and composing angry Twitter threads, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the Confederate Memorial — yep, that one — is heading back to Arlington National Cemetery.​
The very same monument that was yanked out of the ground under Biden’s watch, boxed up like unwanted furniture, and banished to a Defense Department storage facility in Virginia? Yeah, it’s coming home. And not quietly, either.​
You probably remember the removal last December. Tucked neatly between headlines about inflation, border chaos, and the latest round of DEI appointments, the Pentagon quietly took down the Reconciliation Monument — a 109-year-old sculpture commissioned in an era of healing, built by Moses Ezekiel, a Jewish-American Civil War veteran who also happened to be buried nearby.​
No debate. No vote. Just poof — gone.​
Why? Because the monument dared to acknowledge that, after the bloodiest war in American history, some people believed in moving forward. Because it honored Confederate dead not as heroes, but as fellow Americans buried on U.S. soil. Because it referenced reconciliation — something that apparently doesn’t fit in today’s progressive glossary.​
This was not a monument celebrating slavery, or glorifying rebellion. This was a tribute to lives lost. A monument built at the direct approval of a future U.S. president — William Howard Taft — placed beside the graves of over 400 Confederate soldiers, meant to symbolize national healing.
*The reports of Hegseth's demise have been greatly exaggerated.



This is one aspect of the GOP and southern culture that puzzles me: why do we celebrate or honor Confederate soldiers?

If national healing involves honoring those who fought against the USA and the Union in a war that killed 700,000 Americans, would it also be appropriate to place statues of Martin James Monti at Arlington Cemetery to symbolize reconciliation between Germans and Americans, or John Philip Walker Lindh, who fought against the US in Afghanistan?

I know the answer, Monti and John Walker should not be interred at Arlington Cemetery, similar to the many German-Americans who left the United States to join Hitler’s army during World War II. So , what makes confederate army different?
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a “dagger through the heart of climate-change religion”

When you have the first light snow, one not worth the DOT brining bridges, observe the difference between the highway and the bridge. Better yet, if you live near a bridge, observe what happens to the first few snowflakes on the highway and the bridge. Watch how it accumulates. There's a reason DOTs put "Bridge Ices Before Road" signs up.
Yep. Steel, concrete, and asphalt have lower specific heats than moist soil. And the soil has much greater mass.
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The End Time Puzzle

„And I Daniel looked, and there stood two others, one on this (one) bank of the river, and the other on that (the other) bank of the river.“ (Daniel 12: 5). What was described by the prophet Daniel is a relatively simple and familiar picture to astronomers. The „river“ mentioned in Daniel 12: 7 is the Great Cosmic River of Stars, i.e. – the „Milky Way“. The „two others“ (see Daniel 12: 5), standing on either side of the river, are the two large human figures of the constellation „Gemini“ („Twins“) with their brightest stars (their heads) – „Pollux“ and „Castor“. The Sidonian Greeks of Boeotia called the two figures of the constellation „Gemini“ („Twins“) – „The Amphisians“ („on both sides“). (see „Lexicon of Classical Greek“, Henry George Liddell, Robert Scott and Henry Stuart Jones, Perseus Digital Library) Their pictorial description also points us to the images of the two cherubim made of pure gold, which overshadowed the lid of the ark of the covenant in the holy tabernacle (see Exodus 25: 19). The „man“ dressed in linen, standing above the „river“, is the constellation „Orion“ – the heavenly high priest, who, as if, year after year, tirelessly walks the firmament, among the 24 elders or other animals/zodiac constellations (in the calendar of ancient Egypt), in the garden-temple of Heaven-Earth (cf. Genesis 2: 19,20a). - „The goddess (Isis - star Sirius and also planet Venus) guides navigation from the heavens and presides over the building of cities and temples upon her meridians on the earth. The redundancy of twins in foundation myths is explained by this heaven-to-earth connection at Sirius. The Twins of Gemini are the ruling sign of the true celestial prime meridian. That the ancients knew the twins of Gemini were the patrons of navigation—due to their association with Sirius—was recorded as early as Homer’s Odyssey. The accounts of the travels of Paul the apostle (Acts 28: 11) also refer to the twin patrons of navigation. ... At this location on earth the mystery schools have agreed upon an imaginary line, which the nations use to measure time and space relative to any point on the surface of the earth. Just as the mirror of Osiris’s constellation Orion was built at the corresponding longitude on earth, at Giza, so the mirror of Sirius has been located on the earth, and called by modern initiates of the mysteries the Prime Meridian. The Prime Meridian is the hidden location of the mirror of Isis upon the earth. The Prime Meridian and the Great Pyramid of Giza were the two pillars that symbolized the union of heaven and earth, supporting the one as it was „twinned“ or „mirrored“ by the other. The location of ancient megalithic monuments confirms that the understanding of the meridian system is ancient in the order of tens of thousands of years. The mystery schools have preserved the knowledge of the true mirroring of heaven upon the earth, anchored at Sirius (Prime Meridian) and Orion (Giza).“ (see the book „Cydonia: The Secret Chronicles of Mars“, David Eric Flynn, Publisher: End Time Thunder Publishers, Bozeman, Montana, USA, 2002, Ch. 6 - „The Key of Isis“) „The Prime Meridian is the hidden location of the mirror of Isis upon the earth“. Jachin and Boaz – the two pillars of witness [the „two witnesses“ (see Revelation 11: 3)], represented the astronomical landmark-representation on Earth of „The twins of Gemini“; they indicated the place where Heaven and Earth were sacredly connected – the Temple on Mount Zion in the city of Jerusalem. – „Whenever the Milky Way aligned so that the sun rose in an equinox or solstice in the mouth of the Ouroboros, the „gates of heaven“ (see Revelation 4: 1) were symbolically opened by the two-faced Sagittarius. Modern mystery schools believe that the current Ouroboral suntelia heralds a new Golden Age that will also be ushered in by unparalleled upheaval and war. This suntelia sign, incidentally, will be visible at the winter solstice—most clearly seen from the latitude of 33 degrees.“ (see the book „Cydonia: The Secret Chronicles of Mars“, David Eric Flynn, Publisher: End Time Thunder Publishers, Bozeman, Montana, USA, 2002, Ch. 16 - „The Return of the Golden Age“, Subtitle - „Modern Societies of the Mysteries“) And this the Suntelia sign is expected to happen at the earliest on December 22, 2136 AD – 2300 years after December 22, 165 BC, as it was absolutely accurately predicted in Daniel 8: 14 from a the another saint being. It cannot be later or earlier than this date (December 22, 2136 AD.), because the sign of Suntelia in the heavens occurs once every 6468 years (one quarter of a full precessional cycle).
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A whites-only community in Arkansas looking to start a franchise in Missouri

If calling out lies is a rule violation, sorry but I don’t regret it.
You didn't call out lies. You called people liars. There is a difference.

On top of which, you couldn't be bothered to identify the lie let alone explain how it was a lie.
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Pardon For Ghislaine Maxwell?

I agree, Trump wants this to go away. But I don't believe his supporters even care. If Trump admits to being Epstein client.
My guess is his supporters will continue to support him even if he’d admit to being a client. They’d just find excuses or something.
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A “secret” about spiritual warfare…

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.

Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints,
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a “dagger through the heart of climate-change religion”

Here's you something to look for in just a few months:

When you have the first light snow, one not worth the DOT brining bridges, observe the difference between the highway and the bridge. Better yet, if you live near a bridge, observe what happens to the first few snowflakes on the highway and the bridge. Watch how it accumulates. There's a reason DOTs put "Bridge Ices Before Road" signs up.
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Democrats Get Lowest Rating From Voters in 35 Years, WSJ Poll Finds

There are plenty of center to left wing poster on this board, but they are also only talking about Trump et al.

In fact, I believe that at least in this sub-forum, the number of active posters on the left is higher than those on the right.
Do you think the democrats may do a little better if they had a character as outlandish as Trump in their camp directing all attention unto themselves?
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A whites-only community in Arkansas looking to start a franchise in Missouri

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I would not know what posts should be deleted but if you want to help me out that would be appreciated.

If calling out lies is a rule violation, sorry but I don’t regret it. Truth is more important than feelings. And if the rules are super strict here I will just go back on Facebook and twitter.
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Ted Cruz Engages in a Bit of Bigot-Baiting

Jesus meant that the people should develop critical listening skills to help them discern truth from falsehood, virtue from vice.

Jesus would be shaking his head at the American electorate today.
Yes, I agree he would be shaking his head at Democrats and Republicans
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Destroying Evolution in less than 5 minutes

And there are also Christians reading this who see how you behave and interact with people on here and know how NOT to argue against evolution directly because of you.

Also you're breaking forum rules for this subforum:
Statement of Purpose - General Apologetics: This is not a forum where Christians are asked to defend their faith against objections and criticism from non-believers.
If I were to be officially reprimanded simply for presenting a Creationist view in the "Evolution and Creation" subforum, it would unfortunately give the appearance that evolutionists here are unable to defend their position, and that the only way to “win” is by having opposing voices silenced. That would not reflect well on the fairness or openness of this discussion space.
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Top Trump officials will discuss Epstein strategy at Wednesday dinner hosted by Vance

I can't speak to that. The conclusion is he hung himself. The problem is the Trump admin is knee deep in a cover up for some reason. I have an idea why, but that's what they are doing and it will in the end lead to Maxwell pardon by Trump.
While I wouldn't be surprised if Trump was in the Epstein files I feel sure that if there was anything damaging it would have been leaked already.
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The Harm Caused by Excessive Criticism of the Roman Catholic Church and Other Denominations

I did not read this entire thread, perhaps another has quoted
Mark 9:38-40.
Let one another be.
That was kind of the point of the OP.

And yet, 283 posts later the resounding answer seems to be, "Yeah, we're not going to do that."

Sad. Apparently, being charitable to fellow Christians only goes so far.
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Top Trump officials will discuss Epstein strategy at Wednesday dinner hosted by Vance

It's a question
I can't speak to that. The conclusion is he hung himself. The problem is the Trump admin is knee deep in a cover up for some reason. I have an idea why, but that's what they are doing and it will in the end lead to Maxwell pardon by Trump.
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Top Trump officials will discuss Epstein strategy at Wednesday dinner hosted by Vance

Top Trump officials discussed Epstein at White House meeting Wednesday night

A much-anticipated meeting between Attorney General Pam Bondi, FBI Director Kash Patel, Vice President JD Vance and others was moved from Vance’s residence to the White House Wednesday night after intense media coverage, a source familiar with the logistics told CNN.
They discussed a number of topics, including the Jeffrey Epstein case and potential next steps, the source said.
The meeting was originally planned to take place at Vance’s DC home and was also supposed to include White House chief of staff Susie Wiles and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, CNN previously reported. The administration’s handling of the Epstein case, as well as the need to craft a unified response, was expected to be a main focus of the dinner.
Whoopie.
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Does man have a freewill ?

And your point is ?
The point is that everyone have a choice, also I was showing that Pau wasl quoting Moses, so both was saying the same thing if you have understanding. Let's add a little more.....A man asked Jesus this very question, "...What good thing shall I do that I may have eternal life?", and Jesus replied, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments. (Matthew 19:16-19).

This was a direct answer to a direct question, which all of us will do well to take heed to. Anybody can claim to have faith, but actions speak louder than words. Faith and works go together and you can't have one without the other. "Here is the patience of the saints; here are they that keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus" (Revelation 14:12).
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