They Picked Up the Children Rome Left to Die
In the Roman Empire, unwanted newborns were regularly exposed to die. Left near trash heaps or at the edge of cities, these infants, especially girls or those born with deformities, were not hidden but openly discarded. Exposure was not a crime. It was a socially accepted and legally protected practice. Against this brutal norm, early […]
Read MoreFrom Ceremony to Liability: Cowichan Title Ruling Changes the Stakes of Land Acknowledgments
When the British Columbia Supreme Court confirmed on August 7, 2025, that the Cowichan Tribes hold Aboriginal title to part of Richmond, including fee-simple land, it added legal weight to a phrase that institutions across Canada and the U.S. have repeated for years: “unceded Indigenous land.” But Indigenous writers and advocates are now making clear […]
Read MoreToday’s spotlight: The growing divide between mainline pastors and their pews
Today we’re stepping aside to highlight a post from another blog that’s digging into a key issue: the widening political gap between clergy and the people they serve. In this must-read piece, political scientist Ryan Burge lays out new data showing that many pastors—especially in more “liberal”denominations—are far to the left of their congregations. Meanwhile, […]
Read MoreQuebec City Sued for Cancelling Christian Worship Event Featuring Sean Feucht
Burn 24/7 Canada claims city violated religious freedom and freedom of expression over cancelled concert Sean Feucht at Charlie Kirk memorial service. Newbury Park, California. September 13, 2025. Photo by author. On July 23, 2025, Quebec City abruptly cancelled a Christian worship event scheduled for the next day, citing concerns over the appearance of American […]
Read MoreFederal Court Dismisses Religious Liberty Lawsuit Against Trump Over Historical Narrative Order
Plaintiff alleged executive directive violated religious obligation to confront systemic injustice; court found no legal basis under RFRA, First Amendment, or Section 1983 Brandon Jeanpierre, founder of a religious group called the Black Flag, sued former President Donald Trump earlier this year, claiming that Trump’s Executive Order 14253 interfered with his religious freedom. On November […]
Read MoreMayor-Elect Mamdani’s 'Misuse of Sacred Space' Claim Raises Alarm in Jewish Community
Critics say mayor-elect’s framing echoes campus targeting of Jews and misapplies legal standards During a protest outside Park East Synagogue in Manhattan on November 19, 2025, demonstrators shouted anti-Israel slogans alongside antisemitic slurs. The synagogue was hosting a public event by Nefesh B’Nefesh, an organization that facilitates Jewish immigration to Israel. Protesters stood outside yelling […]
Read MoreTrump accuses six lawmakers of “seditious behavior punishable by death” after video repeats standard military law
President Donald Trump wrote today that six Democratic lawmakers had engaged in “SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR, punishable by DEATH!” after they appeared in a video reminding U.S. military and intelligence personnel that their oath is to the Constitution — and that unlawful orders must be refused. What followed was immediate and national. Democratic leaders said the president’s […]
Read MoreTrump accuses six lawmakers of “seditious behavior punishable by death” after video repeats standard military law
President Donald Trump wrote today that six Democratic lawmakers had engaged in “SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR, punishable by DEATH!” after they appeared in a video reminding U.S. military and intelligence personnel that their oath is to the Constitution — and that unlawful orders must be refused. What followed was immediate and national. Democratic leaders said the president’s […]
Read MoreMayor-Elect Mamdani’s 'Misuse of Sacred Space' Claim Raises Alarm in Jewish Community
Critics say mayor-elect’s framing echoes campus targeting of Jews and misapplies legal standards During a protest outside Park East Synagogue in Manhattan on November 19, 2025, demonstrators shouted anti-Israel slogans alongside antisemitic slurs. The synagogue was hosting a public event by Nefesh B’Nefesh, an organization that facilitates Jewish immigration to Israel. Protesters stood outside yelling […]
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