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US, Russia share common threat of 'new extremism'
However, recently in the Middle East and beyond, there has been an increase of inter- and intra-religious strife, escalating into a sharply
violent phase. For example, conflicts are escalating between Christians
(including Orthodox) and Muslims in the Middle East and on a wider scope,
Shiites and Sunnis (behind which stand governments often pursuing not religious
but geopolitical interests) and followers of different Sunni groups,
which pose a direct threat not only to regions close to
Russian borders, but also to Russia's internal peace.
violent phase. For example, conflicts are escalating between Christians
(including Orthodox) and Muslims in the Middle East and on a wider scope,
Shiites and Sunnis (behind which stand governments often pursuing not religious
but geopolitical interests) and followers of different Sunni groups,
which pose a direct threat not only to regions close to
Russian borders, but also to Russia's internal peace.
Of course, clashes between different denominations and sects have
always existed, but they have never been so acute. Russia believes that the
United States has opened a Pandora's box, turning the Middle East into a
site of feckless, violent “regime change” engineering. As Daniel Byman has
rightly noted in global politics publication Survival, “The
massive sectarian wave began to rise after the US-led invasion and occupation
of Iraq in 2003, and grew in size and ferocity as Syria descended into strife.”
always existed, but they have never been so acute. Russia believes that the
United States has opened a Pandora's box, turning the Middle East into a
site of feckless, violent “regime change” engineering. As Daniel Byman has
rightly noted in global politics publication Survival, “The
massive sectarian wave began to rise after the US-led invasion and occupation
of Iraq in 2003, and grew in size and ferocity as Syria descended into strife.”
Read more:
US, Russia share common threat of 'new extremism' - Al-Monitor: the Pulse of the Middle EastMonday, March 31, 2014
Friday, March 28, 2014
Western Ignorance of the ‘Conditions of Omar’
A jihadi group occupying the Syrian town of Raqqa recently gave Christian minorities living there three choices: 1) convert to Islam; 2) remain Christian but pay tribute and accept third-class subject status; or 3) die by the sword.
According to the BBC, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria issued a directive:
[The directive cites] the Islamic concept of “dhimma,” [which] requires Christians in the city to pay tax of around half an ounce (14g) of pure gold in exchange for their safety. It says Christians must not make renovations to churches, display crosses or other religious symbols outside churches, ring church bells or pray in public. Christians must not carry arms, and must follow other rules imposed by ISIS (also known as ISIL) on their daily lives. The statement said the group had met Christian representatives and offered them three choices — they could convert to Islam, accept ISIS’ conditions, or reject their control and risk being killed. “If they reject, they are subject to being legitimate targets, and nothing will remain between them and ISIS other than the sword,” the statement said.
Read more:
PJ Media » Western Ignorance of the ‘Conditions of Omar’
Future of man: mutants, human-machine symbiosis, 'feminized' males,
However, they can change themselves and can do that unassisted. The potential of genetic engineering is very high today, and the appearance of human cyborgs is a real perspective, Konstantin Frumkin says.
Future of man: mutants, human-machine symbiosis, 'feminized' males, 26 March 2014
Future of man: mutants, human-machine symbiosis, 'feminized' males, 26 March 2014
Thursday, March 27, 2014
Monday, March 24, 2014
Sea of Azov turned bloody red... - The Watchers
(July 2012 report: a harbinger of things to come?)
Scientists and citizens are baffled as the waters of the Azov Sea turned bloody red close to Berdyansk village in mid-July, according to article published online by EnglishRussia. Villagers immediately suspected the great pollution from nearby factories. And older locals warned that it might be a sign of the coming events. Scientist however point that the most probable reason for bloody red color of the sea is algal blooms that are not dangerous to humans.
The researchers explained that the bright red color of the sea is result of high temperatures, which led to the blossoming of brown algae. The south-west wind "drove" algal blooms closer to shore. Further flowering could lead to fish deaths of mass proportions.
Sea of Azov turned bloody red... - The Watchers
FDA considers approval of genetically modified babies
As mainstream society inches increasingly further away from the natural order of things, some scientists are busy hatching new methods of human reproduction that employ the same gene-altering techniques used by biotechnology companies like Monsanto. And according to new reports, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is fully on board with this brave new agenda, having recently met to discuss the future of what the mainstream media is now referring to as genetically modified (GM) human beings.
A chilling report by The New York Times (NYT) explains that a special FDA advisory committee recently met to discuss the approval of "radical biological procedures" that involve splicing and dicing the genetic blueprint of the human form. Referred to by the FDA as "mitochondrial manipulation technologies," this disturbing concept, which is already being pushed as a viable fertility option, involves reprogramming the natural process of fetal development to supposedly create healthier babies with lower disease risk.
FDA considers approval of genetically modified babies
Thursday, March 20, 2014
Luther’s Protest Is Over? Catholics and Charismatics Look To New Ecumenical Unity
The Pope has stirred things up in recent weeks by sending a video message to Pentecostal Word of Faith leader Kenneth Copeland, urging reconciliation between Catholics and Charismatics. Anglican Episcopal Bishop and friend of the Pontiff, Tony Palmer, stated in an introduction to the video before Copeland’s live audience, “The Catholic and Charismatic Renewal is the hope of the Church,” as ministry followers cheered him on.
He continued by telling the group that his words had come straight from the Vatican. “When my wife saw that she could be Catholic, and Charismatic, and Evangelical, and Pentecostal, and it was absolutely accepted in the Catholic Church, she said that she would like to reconnect her roots with the Catholic culture. So she did.”
“Brothers and sisters, Luther’s protest is over. Is yours?” came the bold proclamation from Palmer, followed by an enthusiastic reaction from Kenneth Copeland himself, who said, “Heaven is thrilled over this…You know what is so thrilling to me? When we went into the ministry 47 years ago, this was impossible.”
Luther’s Protest Is Over? Catholics and Charismatics Look To New Ecumenical Unity
He continued by telling the group that his words had come straight from the Vatican. “When my wife saw that she could be Catholic, and Charismatic, and Evangelical, and Pentecostal, and it was absolutely accepted in the Catholic Church, she said that she would like to reconnect her roots with the Catholic culture. So she did.”
“Brothers and sisters, Luther’s protest is over. Is yours?” came the bold proclamation from Palmer, followed by an enthusiastic reaction from Kenneth Copeland himself, who said, “Heaven is thrilled over this…You know what is so thrilling to me? When we went into the ministry 47 years ago, this was impossible.”
Luther’s Protest Is Over? Catholics and Charismatics Look To New Ecumenical Unity
Sunday, March 16, 2014
The Obama Peace Plan Includes Permanently Dividing The City Of Jerusalem
Barack Obama’s “two state” peace plan would not just permanently divide the land of Israel. It would also permanently divide the city of Jerusalem. It is anticipated that the “Kerry Plan”, which is expected to be revealed to the public soon, will call for a Palestinian capital in east Jerusalem without specifying the exact borders. According to some media reports, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has approached Palestinian leadership with the idea of locating the Palestinian capital in the neighborhood of Beit Hanina. Of course the details of any peace agreement will change as negotiations progress, but one thing is becoming increasingly clear – the Palestinians will never accept an undivided Jerusalem and the U.S. government is going to pressure Israel to hand part of the holy city over to them. But if Israel gives in and accepts a “peace plan” that includes the permanent division of Jerusalem, it will end up being absolutely disastrous for Israel, for the Palestinians and for the United States.
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The Obama Peace Plan Includes Permanently Dividing The City Of Jerusalem
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