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The Bible teaches that all possessions ultimately belong to God, and humans are managers (stewards) who must use them wisely, not squander them.- Luke 16:10-12 — "One who is faithful in a very little is also faithful in much... If then you have not been faithful in the unrighteous wealth, who will entrust to you the true riches?"
Faithful stewardship includes prudent management, saving, and planning—not necessarily liquidating everything at once. - Proverbs 21:20 — "Precious treasure and oil are in a wise man's dwelling, but a foolish man devours it."
Wise people preserve resources for future needs; foolish consumption (or reckless giving without thought) leads to ruin.
- Luke 16:10-12 — "One who is faithful in a very little is also faithful in much... If then you have not been faithful in the unrighteous wealth, who will entrust to you the true riches?"
- Responsibility to Provide for Family and Household
Giving away everything could leave one's own family destitute, which Scripture condemns.- 1 Timothy 5:8 — "But if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever."
This verse emphasizes that neglecting family provision through irresponsible actions (like total divestment without ongoing means) is a serious failure.
- 1 Timothy 5:8 — "But if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever."
- The Poor Will Always Be Present—Ongoing Generosity, Not One-Time Fix
Jesus acknowledges poverty as a persistent reality, implying charity is continual rather than a single act that "solves" it.- Matthew 26:11 (cf. Mark 14:7; John 12:8) — "For you always have the poor with you, but you will not always have me."
This suggests sustained, wise giving over time, not a policy of universal impoverishment.
- Matthew 26:11 (cf. Mark 14:7; John 12:8) — "For you always have the poor with you, but you will not always have me."
- The Rich Young Ruler Incident Was Specific, Not Universal
In Matthew 19:21 (also Mark 10:21; Luke 18:22), Jesus tells the rich young man, "If you would be perfect, go, sell what you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me."
Many Christian interpreters (e.g., from evangelical and Reformed traditions) see this as a diagnostic command tailored to this man's idol of wealth and self-reliance—not a blanket rule for all disciples. Jesus did not command the same of others (e.g., Zacchaeus gives half in Luke 19:8 and is commended; Joseph of Arimathea remains wealthy and uses resources for good).
If everyone sold everything, the cycle of poverty would repeat (as some critiques note: recipients become the new "haves," and the process restarts without addressing root issues or enabling productivity). - Balanced Generosity and Contentment
Scripture promotes generous giving while warning against greed on one side and foolish extremes on the other.- 2 Corinthians 9:6-7 — "The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly... Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion..."
Giving is cheerful and proportional, not forced total surrender. - 1 Timothy 6:17-19 — Instructs the rich to be generous, ready to share, and store up treasure in heaven—while remaining rich and using wealth productively.
- 2 Corinthians 9:6-7 — "The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly... Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion..."
- Productive stewardship to create wealth that can fund ministry, family care, and ongoing aid to the poor.
- Avoiding systems that create dependency without empowerment.
- Long-term flourishing for individuals and communities, not short-term gestures that collapse.
"And he made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth, having determined allotted periods and the boundaries of their dwelling place."
→ God Himself sets the boundaries for nations, implying this division is part of His sovereign plan for humanity's habitation and order.
Deuteronomy 32:8
"When the Most High gave to the nations their inheritance, when he divided mankind, he fixed the borders of the peoples according to the number of the sons of God."
→ Borders are depicted as divinely fixed when God apportioned the earth to different peoples.
Psalm 147:14
"He makes peace in your borders; he fills you with the finest of the wheat."
→ Secure borders are linked directly to peace and abundance/prosperity within a nation.
Isaiah 60:18
"Violence shall no more be heard in your land, devastation or destruction within your borders; you shall call your walls Salvation, and your gates Praise."
→ In this prophetic vision of blessing and restoration, secure borders (and walls) eliminate violence and destruction, bringing safety and praise-worthy conditions.
Proverbs 22:28 (and similarly Deuteronomy 19:14; 27:17)
"Do not move an ancient boundary stone set up by your ancestors." / "You shall not move your neighbor's landmark, which the men of old have set."
→ Respecting established borders/boundaries is commanded, showing they provide stability, prevent disputes, and honor what God or ancestors established.
Additional context from Scripture includes:God dividing land among Israel's tribes with specific boundaries (e.g., Numbers 34; Ezekiel 47–48), which brought order and inheritance.
Nehemiah rebuilding Jerusalem's walls (Nehemiah 4) for protection against threats, enabling the people to work securely and restore their community.
Judgment pronounced on those who violently expand or violate borders (e.g., Amos 1:13).
These verses collectively present borders as contributing to peace, security, prosperity, order, and God's intended design for distinct nations—rather than chaos, invasion, or boundary-less mixing that could lead to conflict or loss of identity. While the Bible also calls for compassion toward foreigners/sojourners (e.g., Leviticus 19:34), it consistently affirms the value of maintained boundaries.
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April 27, 2016

Thomas Homan, executive associate director of enforcement and removal operations for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Department of Homeland Security)
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Over the past year (roughly from January 2025 to mid-January 2026), several Democratic politicians and governors have used strong, critical language toward U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) amid intensified immigration enforcement under the second Trump administration. This rhetoric often compares ICE to historical authoritarian forces (e.g., Gestapo, secret police, or slave patrols), calls for its abolition, or accuses it of terrorizing communities. These statements have been widely reported in news sources and compiled in White House/DHS lists criticizing them as inflammatory. Critics (including Trump administration officials, Republicans, and some media) argue this language "demonizes" ICE agents, potentially inciting violence or assaults against them (with reports of significant increases in such incidents). Supporters of the rhetoric view it as legitimate criticism of aggressive policies, overreach, or lack of accountability.
Here are some of the most cited examples from 2025 (primarily spring through fall, with echoes into early 2026):
Comparisons to Nazi-Era or Authoritarian Forces
Agentic AI refers to artificial intelligence systems capable of autonomous decision-making and action toward achieving specific goals with minimal human supervision. These systems are composed of AI agents—autonomous entities that can perceive their environment, reason about it, plan actions, execute tasks, and adapt based on feedback.
Unlike traditional AI, which operates within fixed constraints and often requires human intervention, agentic AI demonstrates goal-driven behavior, adaptability, and independence. It builds upon generative AI by not only creating content but also using that output to perform real-world actions—such as booking travel, executing trades, or managing workflows—through integration with external tools and APIs.
I asked AI this question, "Besides Judaism, what religion now or for the past 15,000 years is closest to Christianity in terms of virtue, grace, and love?"
This is the answer:
No organized religion with formalized, continuous practice traces back 15,000 years (or even close to that). The earliest evidence of spiritual or ritual behavior in humans dates to the Upper Paleolithic (~50,000–12,000 years ago), such as burials or cave art suggesting beliefs in an afterlife or symbolic thinking. However, these were prehistoric practices without written records, doctrines, or continuity to any modern religion. The oldest living religions with traceable organized traditions are:
- Hinduism — roots in the Indus Valley (4,000–5,000 years ago) and Vedic period (3,500 years ago).
- Zoroastrianism and early Judaism — ~3,000–3,500 years ago.
No extant religion has unbroken continuity from 15,000 years ago.Excluding Judaism, the religion that comes closest to Christianity in emphasizing virtue (ethical living), grace (divine favor or unmerited aid), and love (devotional or unconditional affection toward the divine and others) is Hinduism, particularly through its bhakti tradition.Key Similarities in Bhakti Hinduism
Both contain treasures. Schools contain our children, banks contain our money.
So, how many people died by a gun during a Bank Robbery from 2020 to 2024?
| Year | Total Bank Robberies (Approx.) | Incidents Involving Firearms |
People Shot & Killed by Gun |
Notes |
| 2020 | ~1,500 (COVID-impacted low) | ~20% (est.) | 0 | Pandemic closures reduced incidents; no shootings reported. |
| 2021 | 1,724 | ~20% (est.) | 0 | Injuries in 2.6% of cases; fatalities <1% overall. |
| 2022 | ~1,700 | ~20% (est.) | 0 | Isolated shooting incidents wounded victims but caused no deaths. |
| 2023 | ~1,600 (est.) | ~20% (est.) | 0 | First year with zero fatalities (victims or suspects). |
| 2024 | ~1,400 (est., down 8.9% from 2023) | ~20% (est.) | 0 | Continued decline; no bank-specific fatalities in UCR data. |
Total Fatalities (2020–2024): ZERO