Don Jr. Just landed in Greenland
Trump before the election: We need to focus on America first, lower the cost of groceries, & secure the border
After the election: Letβs conquer Greenland, annex Canada, and take back the Panama Canal. And itβs going to be very difficult to lower the cost of living
The list appears to be all-Sunni and is probably all-Islamist, but it includes at least some names from factions other than HTS. Notably, also, there seem to be some jihadi foreign fighters on itβJordanian, Uighur? But that deserves more investigation.
Neues Abun d'Bashmayo auf Deutsch: Begegnungen mit MΓΆnchen und Nonnen open.substack.com/pub/abundbas...
Encounters with Monastics
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Christmas sweaters come out once a year! π π€Ά π§βπ
Ein Abend voller TrΓ€nen β und eine Gotteserscheinung mittendrin open.substack.com/pub/abundbas...
An Evening of Tears - and a Godsighting in the Middle
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Such a blessing to see our patriarch, His Holiness Moran Mor Ignatius Aphrem II, praying at our monastery, Dayro dβMor Jakob, in Germany.
The South Korean Parliament voted 190-0 to repeal the martial law declaration. Troops have withdrawn from the grounds of the National Assembly building but the commander of the martial law forces says it remains in place until the President rescinds it. But good news. www.bbc.com/news/live/cn...
I came onto Bluesky an hour ago, and the first two things I saw were posts providing useful context for understanding the imposition of martial law in South Koreaβthe exact kind of thing that Twitter used to be so useful for in a developing crisis.
This is hugely informative and important. I learned a lot and it makes me angry that I had no idea.
I was preparing to pitch an op-ed on the nationwide protests calling for President Yoon's resignation, aiming to provide global context amid the limited international coverage.
Given the urgency, Iβm sharing it now. I didnβt expect events to escalate this quickly. #SouthKorea #Democracy
Progress. Not done yet. At least our Orthodox wreath has been up. Albeit minus decorations so far. I am lame when it comes to decorating. π€¦ββοΈ
Youβve heard of Elf on a Shelf, but have you heard of
Our 50% off sale is continuing all this weekend and into #CyberMonday. Explore our latest releases and classic titles, and save, save, save! www.gorgiaspress.com #BooksBooksBooks
It was great to finally meet @charlesmeadows.bsky.social in person at #SBLAAR2024. Alas, I forgot to take a photo.
I went to #SBLAAR2024 and came back with these books needing a good new home.
Pray with me for Syria πΈπΎ. What is happening there is horrible. π©
A reading from St. Jacob of Sarug. youtu.be/ruG3k1rxhVg?...
Thanksgiving was good until I learned my son-in-lawβs deconstruction was because of Bart Ehrman. I want to weep.
Ran into Drs. Michael Licona and Bart Ehrman at #SBLAAR2024 and told them all about the #SyriacOrthodox faith. π
Remember your weakness, then you will be more cautious and you will not submit to the thoughts of pride and false glory.
+ H.H. Pope Shenouda III +
βWhat I see around me would drive me insane if I did not know that no matter what happens, God will have the last word.β
β Elder Paisios of the Holy Mountain
The truth is, none of us really know what the next four years will look like. Itβs incredibly difficult to predict what happens next. It does not feel good.
At screenings of "Wicked," some fans have defied theater etiquette by singing along with their favorite characters, much to the chagrin and annoyance of other viewers.
Many have taken to social media to issue a strict edict: Shush.
Knowing Jesus vs. Knowing Tradition
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This is particularly gratifying.
Bluesky feels like I took a Time Machine back to 2009 when I was still like βHey this social media thing is going to make the world a better place.β
Looking forward to seeing some of you at SBL/AAR in San Diego! #SBLAAR24