All posts by Jim Acosta

Alaskan Regional Government Meeting Opens with “Hail Satan” Prayer

In Soldotna, Alaska a member of the Satanic Temple was given permission to open the regional government meeting with an invocation.  She closed her invocation with the declaration, “hail satan”.  This prompted dozens of attendees to walk out.

There were also protests outside the local government building. With people holding up banners saying, “reject Satan and his works” and “know Jesus and his love.”

Read More: Washington Post

Dem Lawmaker Sick of “Sex-Starved” Men Deciding Women’s Issues

During a heated debate on abortion funding Rep. Norma Torres (D-CA) said she was sick of “sex-starved” men voicing opinions on woman’s issues. Torres believes pro-life men should not have a voice in the abortion debate, as it is a solely a women issue. The outburst occurred during a debate on the spending bill relating to Title X funding.

Her remakes caused anger, and she was asked to withdraw them, which she agreed to do.

Read More: Breitbart

Chinese Submarines in the Artic are a Concern to the Pentagon

China has long been developing its naval capability. Western nations are now concerned about the size and capability of the Chinese submarine force. It is believed that China has developed a fleet of submarines capable of carrying ballistic missiles and nuclear warheads.

This comes at a time when China is showing increasing interest in the Arctic. For example Denmark are concern by Chinese plans to build a research station and satellite base on Greenland.

Despite having no land on the Arctic, China has been increasing submarine activity in the region. So far China have openly sought to increase their civilian activity in the region; however Arctic nations say this will lead to an increase in military activity.

Read More: Reuters

Iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral Ravaged by Fire

The 850 year old Notre Dame Cathedral has been engulfed in fire, with the iconic spire totally destroyed. It remains to be seen what will be left of the structure once the blaze has been extinguished.

The Cathedral is seen as one of the most important national symbols of France surviving since the 1200s.

Although the cause is unknown at present, speculation has been pointed towards restoration work which was being carried out at the Cathedral. Last year the Roman Catholic church launched an appeal to raise money for the restoration work in a bid to save the ancient building for future generations.

Read More: BBC

Trump’s Recognition that Golan Heights is Israeli; Has God Raised up Trump to be a Queen Esther

This week President Trump signed an agreement which recognises the Golan Heights are Israeli territory. For years the region has been disputed and fought over. Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu called the announcement a “Purim miracle”, falling as it did during the Jewish festival of Purim. This has lead to comparisons being drawn between President Trump and Queen Esther of the Bible.

When asked about the comparison in an interview, with CBN, Secretary of State Pompeo suggested that God could have sent Trump to help save Israel.

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