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Our Hope Springs Eternal

Ming sojournal.co.nz “But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. For as by a man came death, by a man has come also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ

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We Need a Cull of Commissioners
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We Need a Cull of Commissioners

Fred Too Some readers may recall that many moons ago Geoffrey Palmer called for a quango hunt given their proliferation and often dubious reasons for existing – “quango” meaning quasi-autonomous non-governmental organisation. These are organisations funded by taxpayers, but not controlled directly by central government. The Human Rights Commission is a

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The Meaning of Easter

The Meaning of Easter

NewZealandDoc Philadelphia-born psychoanalyst, psychiatrist and author who emigrated to New Zealand in 2006. He retired from psychiatric practice in 2021, refusing to be inoculated, after working in the public sector in New Zealand. newzealanddoc.substack.com I have long hesitated to write in anything approaching a ‘religious’ vein, for the

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For Most, it was Stupidity or Malice

For Most, it was Stupidity or Malice

Rob Jenkins Rob Jenkins is an associate professor of English at Georgia State University – Perimeter College and a Higher Education Fellow at Campus Reform. He is the author or co-author of six books, including Think Better, Write Better, Welcome to My Classroom, and The 9 Virtues of Exceptional Leaders. In

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‘Renewables’ Will Drive Us Back to the 1800s

‘Renewables’ Will Drive Us Back to the 1800s

Ronald Stein Ronald Stein is an engineer, senior policy advisor on energy literacy for CFACT, and co-author of the Pulitzer Prize nominated book Clean Energy Exploitations. cfact.org Regardless of intermittent weather, the electrical grid is expected to deliver continuous and uninterrupted electricity, no matter what the weather, to support

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Let Them Eat Snake

John Klar libertynation.com A recent study of Burmese pythons concludes that snake meat is more efficient to produce than traditional livestock, making it a viable protein alternative to cows or pigs. Given the primeval human aversion to snakes, this menu item may be a harder sell even than crickets

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Uvalde: What Has Happened to the Officers?

Uvalde: What Has Happened to the Officers?

Lomi Kriel and Lexi Churchill Co-published with The Texas Tribune This story was originally published by ProPublica propublica.org Series: Under the Gun: How Gun Violence Is Impacting the Nation As America emerged from the pandemic, communities continued to experience a rising tide of gun violence. School shootings and the

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Three Quick Points re Education

Alwyn Poole Alwyn Poole founded and was the head of Mt Hobson Middle School in Auckland for 18 years. MH Academy is now an in person private school for Years 11–13. There is now a nationwide online provision called Mt Hobson Academy Connected for Years 1–13. alwynpoole.substack.

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A Look at the Rainbow Connection
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A Look at the Rainbow Connection

Emeritus Professor Rex Tauati Ahdar Faculty of Law University of Otago The rainbow. Once the great sign of God’s covenant with humanity not to ever flood the Earth again (Genesis 9:9-17), it has now taken on a different hue. It has been co-opted by the homosexual community as

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BFD April 2024 Political Poll
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BFD April 2024 Political Poll

Take our Monthly Political Poll and then share the poll on social media. By sharing the poll you will help even more readers to discover The BFD. If you enjoyed this poll please share it using the share buttons at the top or bottom of the article.If you would

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The Renaissance of Our Hearts

Julie Ponesse brownstone.org Dr Julie Ponesse, 2023 Brownstone Fellow, is a professor of ethics who has taught at Ontario’s Huron University College for 20 years. She was placed on leave and banned from accessing her campus due to the vaccine mandate. She presented at the The Faith and

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Agenda Is ‘Devastating’ for the World’s Poor

Agenda Is ‘Devastating’ for the World’s Poor

Nicholas Schau newsbusters.org Nicholas is a senior at Christendom College, majoring in Political Science and Economics and minoring in History. Along with these interests, he enjoys philosophy, political theory, reading and discussing the news, performing research, and sports, especially auto racing. Coming from a home-schooling family of 12, he

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Remembering the Pilots of the Vietnam War

Remembering the Pilots of the Vietnam War

Dave Patterson libertynation.com This year National Vietnam War Veterans Day coincides with Good Friday, a day that commemorates the ultimate sacrifice Christ made for all mankind. So it is fitting for Americans to remember and revere the sacrifice of those who answered their country’s call and went to

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Target and Walmart Celebrate Easter With Bunnies and Eggs

Tierin-Rose Mandelburg Tierin-Rose Mandelburg grew up in a large Christian family on the coast of Connecticut. After high school she moved to Alabama to dance with a professional ballet company while attending Liberty University. She served as an MRC Culture intern in Spring 2021 and became staff shortly thereafter. Her

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We Can No Longer Postpone Action

We Can No Longer Postpone Action

Dr Guy David Hatchard hatchardreport.com Guy is an international advocate of food safety and natural medicine. He received his undergraduate degree in Logic and Theoretical Physics from the University of Sussex and his Ph.D. in Psychology from Maharishi University of Management, Fairfield Iowa. He was formerly a senior

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The Case for Joining AUKUS

The Case for Joining AUKUS

Nicholas Khoo Associate Professor of International Politics and Principal Research Fellow, Institute for Indo-Paciifc Affairs (Christchurch), University of Otago. Last week’s visit of the Australian and British defence and foreign ministers to Adelaide and Canberra is another step in the evolution of the trilateral AUKUS security and technology partnership.

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