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Christian Nationalism Isn’t Christian. Or American. Christian nationalism is a threat to America’s religious communities and America's democracy. Christian nationalists falsely demand that to be a good American, one must be Christian. This provides cover for deep roots in white supremacy and racial bigotry. Us versus them is the theme. This is a far cry from the message of inclusive love delivered by Jesus. As Christians, Jesus teaches that everyone is created in God’s image and commands us to love one another. As Christians, we speak in one voice condemning Christian nationalism - and the politicians embracing this violent practice - as a distortion of the gospel of Jesus. As Americans, we value our system of government and the good that can be accomplished in our constitutional democracy. Whether we worship at a church, mosque, synagogue, or temple, America has no second-class faith. All are equal under the U.S. Constitution. In a time of political chaos and lack of unity, we are called to live our lives selflessly. America is a diverse multi-faith democracy where all people can flourish. Cast your vote for Vice President Harris and Governor Walz today. A new way forward. No going back!

Following the theme for Juneteenth here is the story of Pompey Factor. We are finalizing the script for a feature film now. https://lnkd.in/eXJRGKwC

https://lnkd.in/gTWqyGr6 this is so sad & a dreadful reflection upon American Society

Rekindling Patriotism: A Journey Through America’s Roots Join us as we explore America's historical greatness through animated discussions and comedic commentary! In this episode, SPEAKER_03 dives into the essence of patriotism and the peculiar phenomenon of MAGA fries, blending humor with political insights. Discover what makes America great again! #BackToRoots #AmericanHistory #MAGAFries #Patriotism #PoliticalCommentary #ComedyTalk #CulturalDiscussion #HistoricalGreatness #AmericaGreatAgain #TrendingTopics

🧡 Today, on Orange Shirt Day, we remember the Indigenous, First Nations and Native children who were forcibly taken from their families and sent to residential schools. These children faced trauma, were stripped of their cultures, languages, and identities, and many endured abuse and neglect. Some never made it home. 🧡 Orange Shirt Day is a time to reflect on this painful history and recognize the lasting impact of these colonial practices. But remembrance alone isn’t enough. It's essential to support Indigenous communities in their calls for truth, justice, healing, and the restoration of their sovereignty. The phrase "Every Child Matters" reminds us of the urgency of this work. Standing in solidarity means challenging systems of oppression, advocating for accountability, and working toward collective liberation. Today and every day, we must uplift Indigenous voices and ensure these stories are never forgotten. For those looking to learn more, I encourage watching Sugarcane (2024), a powerful new film that explores the ongoing impacts of colonialism on Indigenous communities. It’s an important piece of storytelling that sheds light on the intergenerational trauma caused by these systems—and the resilience of Indigenous people in the face of such history. #OrangeShirtDay #EveryChildMatters #IndigenousRights #TruthAndReconciliation #Decolonization #LandBack

My next video explores another popular GCSE text. This time it's all about Shakespeare, and I take a look at the character of Lady Macbeth. https://lnkd.in/eZSEDAs8 #macbeth #gcseenglishliterature #shakespeare #classicliterature #englishliteraturestudent #ladymacbeth #englishliterature

The Binary Political Simulacrum: Sound familiar? When speak to the oppositional extreme polarities at scale, these 2 extreme movements present a potent example of what I mean and how it did not go unnoticed by adversaries and the unprincipled alike. It is at once a tactic is warfare to bait both sides, one side or the other of the spectrum into extreme polarities which then are used to further confuse and divide an entire nation against itself while hostile nations, groups and people gain the advantage over everyone in the nation profiting upon it plundering the people and devouring it even as they are led to their desolation and destruction. The factors and cascade involved are very complex as are the intents and motivations. But what isn’t is that of fhe fear and confusion sow with the lies and deceptions applied and amplified by those who intend upon carrying such machinations out. By luring the fearful, confused, gullible, ignorant and well intending people, places and things into traps they are then used against their own best interests as a death by a thousand cuts ensues the destruction of the society as it is rotted from within. Now consider what I am telling you and what is and has been happening and tell me that you are going to be able to extract yourselves from it while continuing to be used to wage war against us in the middle ground being caught in your damn crossfire. Consider why I tell you why the current paradigm of polarization is warfare being waged against everyone using you to destroy yourselves. Neither of you are the actual main targets. Those of us in the middle ground are. Wake up. As for people so too for the nation. Othniel Max Daves

Seminarians are not actors...but sometimes they need to be on camera. 🎬 One of our greatest joys is producing videos for vocations offices, dioceses and seminaries to promote the importance and beauty of vocations to the priesthood. This promotional piece was created for the Diocese of Providence, Rhode Island, and for this production we put a strong emphasis on authenticity. We filmed on location at various sites around the diocese to give it a local and recognizable feel for the audience who would be watching it. We also strove for authenticity in the people we featured. No one in this piece is an actor. They are all real seminarians, priests, and parishioners. While it takes a little longer to make them feel comfortable and act naturally on camera, the results make the effort worthwhile. 😅 🫵 If you need a video to promote vocations in your diocese or parish, we have extensive experience telling vocations stories on film and producing promotional videos that communicate the joy of the priesthood and the mystery of the Holy Spirit’s call. Get in touch with us to learn more about how we can bring your next video project to life. Link in caption. ⬇️ #vocations #filmmaking #Catholic #Catholicmarketing #videomarketing

We've barely made it past Monday and what a week it's shaping up to be: 🥷A writer for The Atlantic bemoans on NPR that colleges have dishonored their legacy of civil disobedience by suppressing student protests. Evidently, threats, intimidation, and depriving other students of access to services covered by tuition are all protected by the First Amendment... as long as you're promoting a politically acceptable cause. 🥷Palestinian sympathizers disrupt a Holocaust memorial service at Auschwitz, of all places. Their chants of "stop genocide" are not only misinformed and misdirected but 80 years too late. 🥷Democracy may be in its death throes, as the American president slips toward institutionalization for dementia and his contender slips toward incarceration for a litany of indictments. But despite all that, my day turned considerably brighter when this short film appeared on my YouTube homepage. Since "Post-It" has been viewed only 7 million times, you might have missed it, as I did. I strongly recommend that you to set aside the next seven minutes and correct that oversight immediately... or watch it again. Then think about all the simple ways you can bright up someone else's day. https://lnkd.in/gPpscU8V #ethics #culture #mindset #perspective #positivity

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