In a surprise statement posted online, former President Donald Trump declared his intention to potentially invade Nigeria, a key U.S. ally in Africa. This announcement followed his declaration that Nigeria may be considered a “country of particular concern” due to alleged inaction regarding attacks on Christians by Islamic extremist groups. Trump’s threat, potentially motivated by claims of religious persecution, threatens to halt aid and potentially involve military action. The current Nigerian government has responded by stating that religious tolerance is a core tenet of the nation’s identity and that Trump’s characterization of the country does not reflect reality.
Read More
A GOP representative’s call for a bishop’s deportation after a prayer service at which the bishop appealed for mercy and compassion towards marginalized groups has ignited a firestorm of controversy. The representative’s suggestion, made in response to the bishop’s impassioned plea, highlights a growing chasm in the political landscape.
This incident underscores a disturbing trend: the increasing willingness to silence dissenting voices through threats of punitive action. The bishop’s message, focused on empathy for vulnerable populations – including LGBTQ+ children and undocumented immigrants – was met not with dialogue, but with a demand for her removal from the country.
The implications of such a suggestion are deeply unsettling.… Continue reading
India has recently implemented a controversial Citizenship Amendment Act that has sparked debates and discussions worldwide. The law provides a fast-track to citizenship for immigrants from neighbouring countries such as Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Pakistan, but with one major caveat – they must not be Muslim. The act specifically targets religious minorities persecuted on religious grounds, including Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis, and Christians. The real intention behind this law is to offer refuge to those who have faced discrimination and violence in their home countries.
However, the way this legislation has been portrayed in the media is both misleading and divisive.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker 
Matt Underwood