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YouTube video by Associated Press Watch the moment Cory Booker ended his record 25-hour Senate speech

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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: Let’s conquer Greenland, annex Canada, and take back the Panama Canal. And it’s 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 it—Jordanian, Uighur? But that deserves more investigation.

Begegnungen mit Mönchen und Nonnen Gehört das Mönchtum der Vergangenheit an? Oder können wir von Mönchen und Nonnen lernen?

Neues Abun d'Bashmayo auf Deutsch: Begegnungen mit Mönchen und Nonnen open.substack.com/pub/abundbas...

Encounters with Monastics Is monasticism a thing of the past? Or can we learn from monks and nuns?

Encounters with Monastics
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Christmas sweaters come out once a year! 🎄 🤶 🧑‍🎄

Ein Abend voller Tränen – und eine Gotteserscheinung mittendrin Eine sehr persönliche Besinnung auf ein Trauma, das stellvertretend durch das Leben anderer erlebt wird.

Ein Abend voller Tränen – 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 d’Mor Jakob, in Germany.

South Korea lawmakers defy president and block martial law as crowds protest outside parliament - live updates President Yoon Suk Yeo's surprise late-night declaration of martial law has prompted large demonstrations in Seoul.

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 Troops have withdrawn from the grounds of the National Assembly building but the commander of the martial law forces says it remains in place until the President rescinds it.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 Korea—the 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.

South Korea Is Fighting for Democracy Again—And the World Needs to Know Last updated December 3, 10:09 AM South Korea Is Fighting for Democracy Again—And the World Needs to Know Heesoo Jang Assistant Professor of Media Law and Ethics Journalism Department, University of...

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, I’m sharing it now. I didn’t 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. 🤦‍♀️

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 🇸🇾. What is happening there is horrible. 😩

YouTube video by Abun d’Bashmayo - Elke Speliopoulos On his feast day, a reading from Mor Jacob of Sarug on the love of God. #syriacorthodox #orthodox

A reading from St. Jacob of Sarug. youtu.be/ruG3k1rxhVg?...

Thanksgiving was good until I learned my son-in-law’s 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. 😇

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 +

“What I see around me would drive me insane if I did not know that no matter what happens, God will have the last word.”

— Elder Paisios of the Holy Mountain

The truth is, none of us really know what the next four years will look like. It’s incredibly difficult to predict what happens next. It does not feel good.

Singing ‘Wicked’ Fans Are Anything but Popular Some fans who have attended early screenings of the film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical have treated it as a singalong. Not everyone is thrilled.

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 Some observations after almost two years as a Syriac Orthodox believer

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 “Hey this social media thing is going to make the world a better place.”

Looking forward to seeing some of you at SBL/AAR in San Diego! #SBLAAR24