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Oklahoma State Superintendent Mandates Biblical Instruction in Schools

School districts, principals, teachers, parents, and perhaps even a few students in Oklahoma were likely surprised yesterday by a letter from Ryan Walters, the state superintendent of public instruction.

Walters’ letter informed superintendents across the state that all schools must incorporate the Bible, including the Ten Commandments, into the curricula for all students in grades 5-12. In the message, Walters said:

The Bible is one of the most historically significant books and a cornerstone of Western civilization, along with the Ten Commandments. They will be referenced as an appropriate study of history, civilization, ethics, comparative religion, or the like, as well as for their substantial influence on our nation’s founders and the foundational principles of our Constitution. This is not merely an educational directive but a crucial step in ensuring our students grasp the core values and historical context of our country.

Zuckerberg says AI rivals are trying to create ‘God’ amid new technological breakthroughs

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently took aim at AI rivals for “creating God” during a recent interview with YouTuber Kane Sutter. He went on to say, “I find it a pretty big turnoff when people in the tech industry… talk about building this ‘one true AI.'”

Zuckerberg appeared to be alluding to some in Silicon Valley who fancy the idea of building a technology that could surpass the general intelligence of human beings. “It’s almost as if they kind of think they’re creating God or something and… it’s just — that’s not what we’re doing. I don’t think that’s how this plays out,” Zuckerberg said.

10 Signs That Global War Is Rapidly Approaching

Are we on the verge of an apocalyptic global war in which billions of people could die? Very few people anticipated that World War I would erupt, but it happened anyway. And very few people anticipated that World War II would erupt, but it happened anyway. All throughout human history, there have been wars. Ever since the very beginning, it has just been a matter of time before major powers collide. Unfortunately, even though very alarming warning signals are flashing all around us, most of the population of the western world seems absolutely clueless about what is really going on out there. Leaders all over the planet seem to have come down with a really bad case of “war fever”, and preparations for apocalyptic showdowns are being made. The following are 10 signs that global war is rapidly approaching…

United States Space Force Hymn, ‘Creator of the Universe,’ to be Sung Across America July 4, 2024

Churches and military chapels across the nation are experiencing a surge in their expressions of patriotism at this time of the year, due to recent celebrations of Memorial Day and preparations for the 4th of July.

So they are preparing to perform the military hymns and songs. Due to the creation of the United States Space Force hymn, ‘Creator of the Universe,’ many are thrilled about performing this new addition to their “arsenal” of music, written by former United States Air Force Chaplain, Captain James F. Linzey, who is currently serving as the Chief of Chaplains for the United States National Defense Corps with the rank of Colonel.

Canadian tribunal awards gender-confused man $35k after spa refuses to wax him

Remember when the LGBT movement’s favorite argument was: ‘How does any of this hurt you?’ The answer is: female salon workers can be forced to wax trans-identifying customers – or face brutal penalties.

In March 24, a trans-identifying customer using the pseudonym “A.B.” filed a human rights application at the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario against a beauty salon called Mad Wax Windsor Inc. A.B. had called by phone to book an appointment and claims that he was refused a leg wax by a staff member and the salon owner, Jason Carruthers. The HRTO has decided to award A.B. $35,000 in damages – because the salon only served women.

Saskatchewan realtor ordered to pay $3,000 fine for Facebook posts against LGBT agenda

The Saskatchewan Real Estate Commission found Murray Kurtenbach guilty of professional misconduct for alleged ‘transphobic’ comments made on his Facebook account last October.

REGINA, Saskatchewan (LifeSiteNews) — A Saskatchewan realtor was fined $3,000 for opposing the LGBT agenda on his Facebook account.

In a June 6 decision, the Saskatchewan Real Estate Commission found real estate agent Murray Kurtenbach guilty of professional misconduct for alleged “transphobic” comments made on his Facebook account last October.

“I won’t use someone’s pronouns for the same reason I won’t talk to a schizophrenic’s imaginary friends,” Kurtenbach had written in a since-deleted Facebook post.

Israeli politician carves stones to build Third Temple

Avideo was posted on social media showing former Knesset member Moshe Feiglin near the town of Eli carving stones for the Third Temple.

“This was a very moving experience for me,” Feiglin told Israel365 News. Feiglin recited a special prayer before taking up a hammer and chisel to carve a large stone. The prayer asked that just as we carve the stones to serve God, He should form us to serve Him. And that just as the stones will be steadfast in the service of God, so should we be steadfast in our unity and love of our fellow man.

“We are in a very special generation,” he added at the end.

Texas Supreme Court sides with Christian judge who refuses to officiate gay weddings

The Supreme Court of Texas ruled Friday in favor of Dianne Hensley, a justice of the peace in Waco reprimanded for not performing same-sex weddings, reinstating her lawsuit against the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.

The commission had previously issued a public warning for her refusal to officiate same-sex weddings, citing a violation of judicial impartiality based on sexual orientation.

In an 8-1 decision, the court found that Hensley’s decision not to appeal the commission’s warning to a Special Court of Review before filing a lawsuit in civil court does not prevent her from pursuing her lawsuit.

Australia Launches Controversial Ministry To Reprogram Men

Australia’s Premier of Victoria has established a controversial Ministry aimed at reprogramming men, appointing Tim Richardson as the nation’s first Parliamentary Secretary for Men’s Behavior Change, amidst concerns over gender-based violence and civil liberties.

Every time a totalitarian government emerges, massive initiatives to socially engineer the populace to conform to less rebellious habits accompany them. Propaganda and indoctrination are typically used to identify and target certain groups that pose a danger to the system. Concurrently, the general populace is likewise socialized to despise and distrust certain groups. The more docile populace is thus shaped by the established elites into a buffer against potential overthrow by revolutionaries.

However, what occurs when social engineers seek to establish worldwide despotism? The list of potential rebels keeps getting exponentially longer, while attempts to suppress or control them all get much more intricate. How can the ruling class more effectively stifle the populace and streamline their agenda?

CDC warns of increased dengue fever risk in U.S.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned clinicians, health authorities and the public Tuesday about an increased risk for dengue virus infections in the United States because of the record-breaking global incidence of the mosquito-borne viral disease.

In the first six months of 2024, countries in the Americas have reported more than 9.7 million dengue cases, twice as many as in all of 2023, exceeding the highest number ever recorded in a single year, the CDC said in a health advisory. Puerto Rico declared a public health emergency because of the unusually high number of cases reported in the winter and spring, the dry season, when dengue cases are typically low.