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Please see Author Meets Critics about Mary M. Key's "Pride, Politics, and Humility in Augustine's City of God" in the new issue of The Political Science Reviewer! https://lnkd.in/eAXfg-Wk

https://lnkd.in/gNi9DXk3 Matthew Fox tells us that he had always shied away from using the term “Anti-Christ” because it was so often used to spread control and fear. However, given today’s rise of authoritarianism and forces of democracide, ecocide, and christofascism, he turns the tables in this book employing the archetype for the cause of justice, democracy, and a renewed Earth and humanity.

Out today, the latest edition of #ChangeEverything, the Substack, meeting at the intersections of history, science and politics. Subscribe to get handily in your inbox https://lnkd.in/eVi_nseF

At the 4:31mark, you speak of the best way of "securing Liberty". Did you ever read what Alexander Hamilton wrote about that in Federalist Paper Number One (1787)? It is very prophetic, given the Electoral Choice we have in 2024! Also, Dr Harry Turtledove's book "THE DIS-UNITED STATES OF AMERICA", explores this subject in greater detail.

In the spirit of tomorrow being Election Day, read up on another important election in this piece Robert Searing wrote for The Post-Standard! (And give Onondaga Historical Association a follow if you haven't already!)

In 2003 I received ABC in Government and Politics, PE and History. The A Level results you get and subjects you choose don’t always define your final destination.

Participated in this thought-provoking session hosted by the Institute for Humane Studies, focusing on the complexities of local self-governance in today's landscape. Discussions revolved around topics including the challenges posed by centralized funding for community organizations; the impact of urban influence on local dynamics, the significance of genuine ownership and decision-making in participation; the global trend of seeking meaning through tradition; the importance of grassroots empowerment for building trust and compromise; and significance of the interconnectedness of institutions and cultures in shaping local self-governance frameworks. #LocalGovernance #CommunityEmpowerment #DecisionMaking #InstitutionalCulture

On this fourth annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, let us all continue to learn through listening about the #Truth of Indigenous history in order to continue the path towards true #Reconciliation. read more: https://lnkd.in/epDbk4tf

Want to grow in your understanding of how the Christian faith engages with politics? Try "Political Visions and Illusions" by David Koyzis "Political Visions and Illusions is a searing analysis of various political ideologies from a Christian perspective. If you want to understand the contemporary ideas underlying our politically polarized age – begin here." Order his book today: https://lnkd.in/dWSEsNFG Check out Lakelight's other book recommendations: https://lnkd.in/dfqwKy3p

Explore the state of the American Empire in the face of political division and inaction. Is the end near? Dive into the analysis from British author Patrick Watts.