Shawnster

The application is this aboit their not being able to buy salvation. This isn't referring to an economic downturn, recession, depression, or a literal economic crisis.

Or perhaps it's media bias. I edited my post above. Im not here to debate the politics. Just pointing out we can easily be influenced by what and how the media chooses.

US deportations under Biden surpass Trump's record US immigration authorities last year deported the largest number of undocumented immigrants in nearly a decade, surpassing the record of Donald Trump's first term in office. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.com/news/articles/c36e41dx425o.amp Funny how, despite this being on BBC News, nobody seemed to be bothered. Now that Trump is in office the media is screaming louder about this issue. Almost as if there is a bias in what news gets played up or played down. The media definitely presents this current issues as if the administration is ramping up deportations. On the other hand, this article says deportation under this administration was slower than the previous when comparing 2024 to 2025. https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-set-broaden-arrests-deportation-routes-expand-immigration-crackdown-2025-02-21/ Yes, I know this BBC article is referencing Trump's previous term. Kinda early in this term to compare with previous presidents.

Don't be too quick to assume this. It's Satan's imperfect world. Perhaps this particular incident might not happen but something just as unjust would easily befall someone else. These are the situations that test our neutrality. The way we react to injustice can become influenced by whichever side is winning our subconscious heart. The only sure cure for injustice is God's Kingdom.

Not that it matters, and this is off-topic, but... To understand the difference between liberal and conservative, think about spreading butter or spending money. If a person puts tons of butter on their bread or toast or whatever, they are described as applying the butter liberally. On the other hand, if they are very careful and barely use any butter, they are being conservative with it. They are conserving their butter. Same with money. A person who spends money like it is no object is liberally spreading their money. Someone that scrimps and saves and never spends a dime is conservative with their money. A politically liberal person wants to spread government agencies and support all over as far and as wide as they can go and wants as many people as possible to qualify for those benefits no matter the cost. A politically conservative person wants to limit those resources as much as possible and believes they should be spread only on what is absolutely needed. People who need assistance should turn to organizations and agencies other than government in order to find aid. It's helpful to know what conservatives and liberals care about in a general sense as this helps us present Bible truths that appeal to them. A liberal will favor health care for all. Jehovah's Kingdom is the only government that can perfectly provide that universal heathcare for everyone. A conservative hates government waste. Jehovah's Kingdom is the only government that will eliminate government waste and overspending. Ironically, however, liberals give lip service to environmental causes (conservation) whereas conservatives favor exploiting resources. Another irony is liberals are pro-abortion but against the death penalty while conservatives want to ban abortion but favor the death penalty. Now back to the show

Bad Russia! Bad! Bad!

I play the turn based strategy game Civilization VI. One of the mods for Australia lets you play as the leader of the Emus.

No. Enemy is definitely not the correct description

Yes. In fact it could be anything we might think or suggest. Jehovah is not limited in any manner (yes, I know no one is suggesting otherwise). We are the ones limited. None of us have the complete picture yet we all want to suggest whatever possibility we might think of within our limited scope of imagination. Then we put blinders on and think it can only be whatever way we imagine. Then we start looking a news events in some vain attempt to predict, anticipate, foresee how Jehovah's hand will play out as if there just must be some advance warning sign that only we will see. Anything anyone suggests could be how it happens or it could be something none of us can ever imagine.

Probably nothing. On the other hand, I reference this as indication the Anglo-American world power is not coming apart. Most all of this is just noise. Distraction. Smoke but no fire. Or this is the moment that is perfectly suited for a united UN. After all, Europe is now, only after Trump pulled US aid to Ukraine, talking with a united voice that Putin should be stood up to.

I think it's this particular President. His last term in office a lot of people were stirring and focused on prophecy and the dismantling of the King of the South. Then that agitation subsided during Biden's 4 years. Now the concern has returned. This particular President is a bit of a lightning rod.

Interesting. https://www.yahoo.com/news/trump-weighs-report-king-charles-151532201.html Writing on his Truth Social platform while sharing an article referencing the unprecedented offer, Trump said: “I Love King Charles. Sounds good to me!”

Bottom line is that our understanding of Bible prophecy is the Anglo-American world power is destroyed by Jehovah at Armageddon. It does not beak apart before He destroys it.

Is it? I don't see any division. The Anglo American world power is as united as ever. As @LeolaRootStew pointed out, the iron and clay are not sticking together, but this is nothing new.

Doing the same thing for 75 years hasn't given the UN any teeth or brought the world closer to peace and security. Perhaps shaking up the status quo will be productive.