• Experts say the stretch of wall dates back further than previously thought
• The wall is in the City of David – the site that formed the original Jerusalem

A scientific breakthrough has exposed the truth about a site in ancient Jerusalem, overturning expert opinion and vindicating the Bible’s account.

Until now, experts believed a stretch of wall in the original heart of the city was built by Hezekiah, King of Judah, whose reign straddled the seventh and eighth centuries BC.

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The U.S.-based, Google-funded artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic is suggesting that its AI-powered large language model (LLM) Claude 3 Opus has shown evidence of sentience. If conclusively proven, Claude 3 Opus would be the first sentient AI being in human history. However, experts in the field remain relatively unconvinced by Anthropic’s insinuation.

Claude 3 Opus has impressed many AI experts, especially the LLM‘s ability to solve complex problems almost instantly. However, claims of sentience began to circulate after Anthropic’s prompt engineer Alex Albert showcased an incident where Claude 3 Opus seemingly determined that it was being “tested.”

Read more at: thenationalpulse.com

A Prophecy News Watch article examined the rapid expansion of digital information and technology through the lens of Daniel 12:4. The author suggested that modern advances in communication, computing and access to knowledge may be relevant to the biblical description of increased knowledge in the time of the end. This is a prophetic interpretation rather than an independently established fulfillment of the passage. Readers can consult the original article for the author’s complete scriptural argument and examples.

Read more at www.prophecynewswatch.com

As Americans observe Ramadan and prepare to celebrate Easter and Passover, the percentage of adults who report regularly attending religious services remains low. Three in 10 Americans say they attend religious services every week (21%) or almost every week (9%), while 11% report attending about once a month and 56% seldom (25%) or never (31%) attend.

Among major U.S. religious groups, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, also widely known as the Mormon Church, are the most observant, with two-thirds attending church weekly or nearly weekly. Protestants (including nondenominational Christians) rank second, with 44% attending services regularly, followed by Muslims (38%) and Catholics (33%).

Majorities of Jewish, Orthodox, Buddhist and Hindu Americans say they seldom or never attend religious services.

Twenty-six percent of Orthodox adults, 22% of Jewish adults, 14% of Buddhist adults and 13% of Hindu adults attend services regularly. Although Buddhist and Hindu adults have similar levels of regular attendance, Buddhist adults are much more likely to say they seldom or never attend (75%) than Hindu adults (51%). The largest segment of Hindu Americans, 36%, say they attend about once a month.

Americans with no religious affiliation, including those who say they are atheist or agnostic, are very unlikely to attend church. Nevertheless, 3% say they attend weekly or nearly weekly.

Major religious celebrations for people of the Christian, Jewish, Muslim and Hindu faiths in March and April — which involve gatherings of the faithful at churches, synagogues, mosques and temples — will likely draw many more adherents than typical weeks.

Gallup measures church attendance and religious affiliation on nearly every U.S. survey it conducts. These results are based on aggregated data from Gallup telephone surveys conducted in 2021, 2022 and 2023, which yield enough sample to examine attendance among a larger number of religious groups than would be possible in typical survey samples.

Beyond Protestants, Catholics and those with no religious affiliation, other religious groups each represent 2% or less of the U.S. population. The combined 2021-2023 data comprise interviews with more than 32,000 U.S. adults and at least 200 respondents in each religion, except for Orthodox churches and Hinduism. Gallup also constructed similar aggregates using 2000-2003 and 2011-2013 data to assess changes in religious service attendance over time.

Two decades ago, an average of 42% of U.S. adults attended religious services every week or nearly every week. A decade ago, the figure fell to 38%, and it is currently at 30%. This decline is largely driven by the increase in the percentage of Americans with no religious affiliation — 9% in 2000-2003 versus 21% in 2021-2023 — almost all of whom do not attend services regularly.

Still, most religious groups have also seen a decline in regular attendance at religious services over the past two decades.

Read more at: news.gallup.com

The percentage of adults with non-traditional sexual identities has more than doubled since 2012

Over 28% of women in the youngest US adult cohort identify as LGBTQ, most of them as bisexual, according to a Gallup annual survey published on Wednesday.

The polling agency began asking Americans about their sexual identity in 2012. In that time, the number of adults who identify as something other than heterosexual has gone from 3.5% to 7.6%.

“Overall, each younger generation is about twice as likely as the generation that preceded it” to identify as LGBTQ, the pollster said.

More than one in five Americans in Generation Z (born between 1997-2012) identify as LGBTQ, up from almost one in ten millennials (1981-1996).

In the 2024 survey, 28.5% of Gen-Z women checked one of the LGBT identity boxes, mainly ‘bisexual’ (20.7%), with lesbians accounting for 5.4% and transgenders for 2.1%. Among men of the same generation, 10.6% identified with the rainbow flag, with bisexuals (6.9%) outnumbering the gays (2.8%).

By comparison, only 5.4% of millennial men and 12.4% of women identified as LGBTQ, the survey said. Older Americans were more likely to identify as gay or lesbian than bisexual or trans.

Overall, gays and lesbians represent slightly over 1% of US adults, compared to bisexuals at 4.4%. Bisexual is the dominant identity in the LGBT camp, with 57.3%. Gallup did note that there was some overlap between identities, as the survey allowed for multiple categories.

The results were based on a telephone survey of more than 12,000 Americans aged 18 and over. While 7.6% said they identified as one or more LGBTQ groups, 85.6% said they were heterosexual and 6.8% declined to answer.

The current US government has gone all-in on supporting alternative sexual identities, both at home and abroad. By contrast, Russia has banned LGBTQ “propaganda” and targeting of minors. However, as President Vladimir Putin recently pointed out, Russia is “quite tolerant towards people with non-traditional sexual orientations,” believing in a “live and let live” approach so long as people don’t flaunt it – and leave the children alone.

Read more at: rt.com

Tyson Foods, the connoisseurs of processed chicken delights, have shockingly announced a dalliance with Protix, a company that specializes in insect ingredients. It seems our beloved chicken overlords are spreading their wings into the world of bugs.

Insect Invasion: A New Era for Food Labeling

In a move that promises to revolutionize the processed food industry, Tyson Foods has entered into a peculiar pact with Protix. This unholy alliance aims to propel the growth of the emerging insect ingredient sector. Brace yourselves, for soon, your favorite store-bought treats might come with an unexpected crunch.

A Globalist Gastronomic Delight?

Rumor has it that globalists are leading the charge in the bug “food” agenda. While they indulge in steak and caviar, the rest of us may find ourselves unwittingly munching on insect-infused delicacies. Thanks, Tyson!

Investment Galore: The Bug Bonanza

Tyson’s investment in Protix isn’t just about funding a bug’s life; it’s about creating a sustainable system for churning out insect protein and lipids. Yes, you read that right—lipids. Soon, our plates may be adorned with a symphony of insects, all thanks to the wonders of modern capitalism.

The Great Insect Adventure: A Journey from Plate to Pet Food

Together, Tyson and Protix are embarking on a grand venture—the construction of an insect ingredient manufacturing facility. But fear not, dear consumer, for these insect wonders won’t just grace your dinner table. They’ll also find their way into pet food, aquaculture, and livestock feed. Bon appétit, Fido!

A Circular Foodie Affair: From Plate to Pet Bowl

John R. Tyson, the financial maestro behind Tyson Foods, sees the insect lifecycle as the epitome of circularity. It’s all about strengthening their commitment to a more sustainable food system. Who knew bugs could be so versatile?

The Non-Globalist Conundrum: Are We Just Human Livestock?

In the eyes of globalists, non-globalists are nothing but human livestock—mere pawns in their grand game of gastronomic chess. Brace yourselves, for the insect invasion knows no bounds.

Soylent Green 2.0: Bugs for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

As Tyson ventures into the world of insects, one can’t help but draw parallels to the dystopian realm of Soylent Green. Are bugs the new green? Only time will tell.

The Great Consumer Exodus: A Farewell to Tyson

With news of Tyson’s insect escapades spreading like wildfire, many consumers are bidding farewell to their once-beloved chicken products. Who needs processed poultry when you can have a side of bugs?

Read more at: chriswicknews.com

A professor who wrote a book about fascinating archaeological finds that help bring the Bible to life said such findings keep corroborating what Christians already know to be true about the Scriptures.

Tom Meyer, known as “The Bible Memory Man” for his ability to memorize entire books of the Bible, knows a thing or two about how these discoveries are helping illuminate Scripture.

A professor at Shasta Bible College, Meyer also penned the book, “Archaeology and the Bible: 50 Fascinating Finds That Bring the Bible to Life,” offering key insights into the Holy Book.

While he believes these archaeological discoveries are important, he also notes the Old and New Testaments stand on solid footing even without them.

“We don’t need archaeology to prove the Bible’s true,” Meyer recently told CBN News. “The Bible stands on its own. It’s totally authoritative in all manners.”

But the author said Christians often face challenges when evangelizing and sharing their faith, particularly when interacting with those who don’t believe the Scriptures hold any authority.

“You know how it is if you’re sharing your faith, or you’re evangelizing,” Meyer said. “If you tell someone, ‘You need to believe the Bible because the Bible says it’s true,’ you’re going to get some pushback.”

That’s why Meyer said it’s helpful to have “different apologetics” that can be used to point to the Gospel, noting that archaeology keeps “revealing new information from the pages of the Bible.”

Thus, this study of the ancient past helps validate Scripture.

“Bible archaeology has given us a tsunami of evidence that we already know — that all these people existed,” he said. “But we have proof their names. … I think 50 to 100 people [who are] mentioned in the Bible, that person’s exact name — King David, Isaiah, the prophet, King Hezekiah, et cetera — we found their names and archaeological objects, which … demonstrates the reliability and the accuracy of Scripture.”

Meyer also spoke about some of the specific finds, arguing a few of the most compelling have centered on King David and his kingdom, with the professor noting there wasn’t even definitive extra-biblical evidence of King David until 1994.

“We found in 1994 … King David’s name on a monument in the gate at Tel Dan, which is the north pole of Israel,” Meyer said. “Ever since then, we’ve been getting these little drips and drops of information about King David’s kingdom and et cetera.”

In 2023, he said another finding — forts built by King David — further illuminates one of the Bible’s most key figures.

“When they dug in Jerusalem, they found a giant moat,” he said. “A moat that dates from the time of David, a defensive fortification right in the city of Jerusalem.”

Read more at: faithwire.com

King Charles has reportedly begun work on his succession plan, sparking fears his cancer diagnosis may be ‘more dangerous than we have been led to believe.’

Earlier this month Charles revealed he had been diagnosed with cancer after being admitted to hospital for a separate issue regarding an enlarged prostate.

The type of cancer has not been revealed to the public, but it was reportedly caught early and the King has been undergoing ‘regular treatments’ ever since.

Nevertheless, the issue has reportedly prompted the King to start formalising his succession plans earlier than intended and ensure that Prince William is at the heart of them, sparking rumours that his illness could be more serious than we have been led to believe.

Tom Quinn, a Royal expert and author, told the Mirror: ‘Charles is also aware that, as future king, William is at the heart of the succession planning that is taking place right now – officials had assumed Charles would remain healthy at least into his mid-eighties before succession planning would need to begin but in fact it has now begun and indicates perhaps that Charles’ cancer is more dangerous than we have been led to believe.

‘Succession planning is highly secret and no one trusts Harry to be part of it for the simple reason that if he feels in any way slighted or not given what he feels he deserves he will run straight to the media.’

Prince Harry’s autobiography, Spare, caused major friction in the royal household following its release in January 2023 after the Duke of Sussex made a series of bombshell claims about his family members and took swipes at his father and brother.

Read more at: metro.co.uk

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, joined Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) in introducing the Protecting Life and Integrity in Research Act.

The bill would prohibit federal departments, agencies and offices from conducting, funding or approving research involving human fetal tissue obtained through an induced abortion. It would not prohibit the development of new, high-efficiency cell lines, as long as those lines do not derive from fetal tissue researchers gain access to because of an abortion.

“It’s unconscionable that our government would use American taxpayer dollars to fund research that exploits or depends on the taking of innocent life. If the Biden administration won’t stop this immorality, Congress should,” said Kennedy.

“The harvesting and trafficking of the body parts of unborn babies killed through abortion is heinous and unethical. Taxpayer dollars for medical research should be spent on research that will deliver results for enhancing quality of life, instead of devaluing life for the sake of research. This legislation would stop the Biden administration’s gross abuse of taxpayer funds,” said Hyde-Smith.

Read more at: lifenews.com

The more illegal immigrants who pour across our borders, the more American citizens are pushed out of spaces that are rightfully theirs — including schools. However, another space that is becoming choked by the massive influx of illegal immigrants is airports.

Chicago O’Hare International Airport, for example, is one such place that’s being used to house illegals. And now, it seems Boston Logan International Airport has turned into “a migrant center” as well.

Video footage shows hundreds of illegal immigrants lining the hallways of the airport.

“Who are these people? What are the security measures?” asks Dave Rubin, noting that the two planes that were flown into the Twin Towers on 9/11 departed from Boston Logan.

“In a wise move, the governors of some of these states — Arizona, Texas, even Florida — have just decided to ship these people out” and say ‘“Sorry, we’re not sanctuary states,’” he notes.

Unsurprisingly, these “sanctuary” cities and states are learning quickly that the reality of being a safe haven for lawbreakers isn’t so peachy, as evidenced by the overrun schools and airports.

“It’s absolutely insane,” sighs Dave.

Read more at: theblaze.com