Hundreds of prominent buildings around the world were illuminated in red on November 20 to mark Red Wednesday, an annual event in support of persecuted Christians. The red-lit buildings included scores of cathedrals and churches, but also iconic monuments and public buildings such as the Westminster Parliament and the Hungarian Presidential Palace. The initiative was first launched by the Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) in 2016 to draw attention to the reality of anti-Christian persecution around the world and emphasize the importance of religious freedom as a fundamental human right. Red, the color of blood, is the traditional color associated with martyrdom. Vatican News reported that some 300 different events were taking place in more than 20 countries to mark Red Week, including the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia, France, Spain, Germany, Italy, the Philippines, Mexico, Chile, and Colombia. According to ACN’s recently published biennial report, “Persecuted and Forgotten?”, Christian persecution has significantly worsened between 2022 and 2024. The epicenter of militant Islamist violence has shifted from the Middle East to Africa, the report notes, and in parts of Burkina Faso, Nigeria, and Mozambique, Christians have been terrorized by targeted violence. ...In Eritrea, as well, some 400 Christians are currently imprisoned – without trial – just because of their faith. [More examples in the article.] State and non-state actors have increasingly weaponized legislation as a means of oppressing Christians and other minority religious groups, the report found. This latest period has also witnessed increased threats to Christian children, especially girls, who have suffered abduction, sexual violence, forced marriage and forced conversion. Jaguar is being blasted on social media for its ultra-woke commercial featuring androgynous models and not even a single car, with conservatives dubbing the ad “Bud Light 2.0.” The Jaguar commercial, which was posted to the car company’s social media on Tuesday, showed only androgynous individuals clad in bizarre attire that would hardly fit in at a fashion show. The advertisement also failed to showcase even one single vehicle from the luxury car company. Elon Musk also chimed in, asking Jaguar, “Do you sell cars?” Russia is now warning about a new attack on a US base in Poland with “advanced weapons,” only hours after they reportedly launched intercontinental missiles inside Ukraine in response to Ukraine sending US-made ballistic missiles into Russia. According to the New York Times, America’s “President” Joe Biden gave Ukraine permission to launch the missiles, which was a major shift in US policy. Only one day after Joe Biden appeared to get lost inside the Amazon Rainforest during a press conference and less than one week after Joe Biden was missing from the “family photo” at the G20 Summit, America’s latest welfare state recipient, Ukraine, launched ballistic missiles into Russia, sparking legitimate fears of a world war. The Kremlin has, throughout the war, used the threat of deploying its nuclear arsenal to try to deter the West from providing more robust military support to Ukraine. On Tuesday, Russia’s foreign minister, Sergei V. Lavrov, called Ukraine’s use of ATACMS in the Bryansk region “a signal that they want escalation” — a reference to the U.S. and Western allies. Conservative talk show host Steve Gruber, who has been on fire for the past couple of days, ranted over the very real threat of nuclear war and accused the Biden Regime (whomever that may be) of starting a world war only months before President Trump is set to be sworn into office at the 47th President of the United States. While President Trump based much of his campaign on promising to work toward brokering peace agreements between Russia and Ukraine, it should be of great concern to every American that Democrat leadership appears to be working to escalate the conflict between Russia and Ukraine in advance of Donald Trump’s inauguration and during Joe Biden’s lame-duck presidency. https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/11/breaking-russia-threatens-attack-us-base-poland-video/ On Thursday former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev taunted the West by posting video of Russia’s hypersonic ballistic missile attack on Ukraine. Medvedev wrote on X: “So that’s what you wanted? You damn well got it!” This hypersonic attack on Ukraine took place after several attacks on Russia this week by Ukrainian and NATO forces using US-made long-range missiles. On Sunday, Joe Biden’s regime approved Ukraine’s use of US-made long-range missiles to strike deep inside Russia. The Washington Post reported that Biden will allow Ukraine to use a powerful American long-range weapon for strikes inside Russia, supposedly in response to North Korea’s recent aid to Russia in the form of thousands of troops. Ukraine will be specifically allowed to use the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) to hit targets inside Russia. As The Post notes, ATACMS is a supersonic-guided missile system that can be used with either cluster munitions or conventional warheads. It has a maximum range of about 190 miles. Putin, following reports of Biden’s decision to give Ukraine permission to “long-range” missiles, approved the updated nuclear doctrine of the Russian Federation. As part of the new doctrine Russia spelled out that aggression against Russia and its allies by a non-nuclear country with the support of a nuclear state will be considered a joint attack. On Wednesday morning Joe Biden approved antipersonnel land mines for Ukraine – undoing his previous policy. The mines are designed for use against humans. Joe Biden just authorized these horrible weapons to blow up humans in Ukraine. Via Reuters – The United States has provided Ukraine with anti-tank mines throughout its war with Russia, but the addition of anti-personnel mines aims at blunting the advance of Russian ground troops, the official added, speaking on condition of anonymity. Now on Thursday, Russia retaliated with hypersonic ballistic missiles into Ukraine. https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/11/thats-what-you-wanted-you-damn-well-got/ Texas public schools could use teachings from the Bible in lessons as an option for students from kindergarten through fifth grade under a proposal that drew hours of testimony Monday and follows Republican-led efforts in other states to incorporate more religious teaching into classrooms. Teachers and parents gave impassioned testimony for and against the curriculum plan at a meeting of the Texas State Board of Education, which is expected to hold a final vote on the measure later this week. The curriculum — designed by the state’s public education agency — would allow teachings from the Bible such as the Golden Rule and lessons from books such as Genesis into classrooms. Under the plan, it would be optional for schools to adopt the curriculum though they would receive additional funding if they did so. Some complained that the proposal contradicts the public school mission. “This curriculum fails to meet the standard of an honest, secular one,” educator Megan Tessler said. “Public schools are meant to educate, not indoctrinate.” Others strongly backed the idea. “Parents and teachers want a return to excellence,” Cindy Asmussen, one of those testifying, told the panel. “Stories and concepts in the Bible have been common for hundreds of years,” and that, she said, is a core part of classical learning. Education officials were expected to vote Friday on whether public schools would be given the option to teach the curriculum. Education officials were expected to vote Friday on whether public schools would be given the option to teach the curriculum.
Red Wednesday Turns Monuments Red to Honor Persecuted Christians:
‘Bud Light 2.0:’ Jaguar Blasted for Ad Featuring Crossdressers but Not Cars:
BREAKING: Russia Threatens Attack On US Base in Poland [VIDEO]:
“That’s What You Wanted? You Damn Well Got It” – Former Russian President Medvedev Taunts West after Russia Launches Hypersonic Ballistic Attack on Ukraine:
Texas proposal would give schools the option to use Bible teachings in lessons:
