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Black America Web
a day ago
- General
- Black America Web
7 Bible Verses You Should Know for Juneteenth
For Juneteenth: A Time of Freedom, Reflection, and Faith Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, commemorates June 19, 1865 — the day enslaved people in Texas finally learned they were free, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. It's a sacred moment in Black history — a celebration of liberation, resilience, and the ongoing journey toward justice. As we mark this day, we reflect on the faith that carried our ancestors, the power of community, and the God who walks with us through every trial and triumph. Related: 7 Bible Verses You Should Know for Black Music Month 7 Bible Verses You Should Know for Juneteenth was originally published on 1. Galatians 5:1 'It is for freedom that Christ has set us free.' 2. Isaiah 61:1 3. Exodus 3:7-8 'I have seen the misery of my people… I have come down to rescue them.' 4. John 8:36 'So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.' 5. 📖 Psalm 146:7 'He upholds the cause of the oppressed and gives food to the hungry. The Lord sets prisoners free.' 6. Micah 6:8 'Act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God.' 7. Romans 12:12 'Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.'
Sydney Morning Herald
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Sydney Morning Herald
Mutual respect is the foundation of our democracy
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese strikes at the core of Labor's landslide victory by proclaiming: 'Australians have chosen to face global challenges the Australian way, looking after each other while building for the future' (' PM leads Labor to historic victory as Coalition routed ', May 4). As one of the world's most successful multicultural democracies, Australia stands tall as a beacon of hope at a time when the drums of war are beating closer to our own shores. For as Albanese makes perfectly clear, it matters not who we voted for, where we live or who we worship or love, or whether we belong to a culture that has cared for this great continent for 65,000 years, as Australians we are all one. So may this mutual respect we hold for our common humanity continue to be the moral foundation upon which to build our governing democracy. Rev Vincent Zankin, Rivett (ACT) If blue corflutes were votes, the Liberals would have been on a winner, but no. Enlisting the Plymouth Brethren to plaster voting places in blue bunting and monster the public as they handed out at pre poll and on Saturday was a huge mistake. For whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap (Galatians 6:7). Glenn Johnson, Leura The one thing the Coalition could do now is to not only drop their ridiculous nuclear energy policy but to offer bipartisan support for renewables as outlined by the government. Australia would then have the opportunity to become a world leader and superpower in renewable energy and provide a more stable environment for investors in the business community. It might also help to further marginalise the climate change deniers. Brian Parker, Terrigal There were many stories of gains and losses in this election but that of Ali France who defeated Peter Dutton is one of utter courage, determination and resilience. Inspirational. Vicky Marquis, Glebe I am one of the many who are relieved at the election results, and listened carefully to our again-PM's victory speech, with its emphasis on kindness. And while I was glad to hear – though it was right near the end – that climate change is still on the agenda. It seems to have dropped off the back burner for so many politiciansand I hope the unacknowledged people's favourite, Tanya Plibersek, will still be in that mix. I hope that that kindness agenda will encompass immediate and finally effective (rather than simply buck-passing) action for those two unmentioned and relatively small groups of voters around our not-so-lucky country , who are suffering so terribly right now in different ways: the homeless and the domestic violence victims (some in combination). Closer to his political home, also, it would be wonderful if the kindness extended to a parliament that ran on collegial lines with all incumbents working collaboratively for the good of the people, rather than the usual aggression filled adversarial scenario that we the people are heartily sick of. Maybe – just a thought – the teals and other independents could take the lead on this, even though we don't have a hung parliament. Anne Ring, Coogee Once again Parnell Palme McGuinness, with her bitter doom and gloom negativity, is out of step with the majority of Australians (' Who wins Sale of the Century poll? ' , May 4). Ted Hemmens, Cromer The party ended A major political party can disappear (' True depths of Liberals' crisis is exposed amid exile form citie s', May 4). Gladstone's Liberal Party in the UK formed four governments in the late 19th century. In 1906, this Party had 400 seats. By 1924 it had 24. The rise of the Labour Party in the UK and the Liberal turn to the Right was disastrous. The split between Lloyd George and Asquith, mirrored today by the split of the Liberal party between the Right and teals, caused the UK Liberal party to disappear. In Australia, this split came about not because of Peter Dutton alone, but mainly because of the incompetence of Tony Abbott, the crushing of Turnbull's climate agenda, and, egregiously, the arrogance of Scott Morrison, who effectively 'invented' the teals whose seats were blue-ribbon Liberal. One final reason: 'Wokeness' is now buried, Trump and his minions in Australia have killed it. Victor Branson, Waterloo
Wall Street Journal
05-05-2025
- General
- Wall Street Journal
Harris Gave ‘Joy' a Bad Rap
Maria Cannon suggests that 'joy' might be an overrated trait in looking for the next pope (Letters, May 3). I couldn't help but be reminded of St. Paul's letter to the Galatians in which he lists the fruits of the Holy Spirit: self-control, faithfulness, kindness, goodness and, among others, joy. This tells me that as Christians it's not simply nice to be joyful; it is a gift from God—to be cherished. Let's drop 'the stricken look' and share joy with the world. We all know that one draws more flies with honey than vinegar. Roy Hall
Herald Malaysia
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Herald Malaysia
Trump's pope image brings condemnation from some; others call it a jest
Bishop Thomas J. Paprocki of Springfield, Illinois, said Trump should apologize for the image May 05, 2025 Snapshot of US President Donald Trump's post of an AI-based image depicting him as the pope on Truth Social. (Photo: @realDonaldTrump / Truth Social) By Kate Scanlon, OSV News President Donald Trump posted an image that appeared to be created by artificial intelligence depicting himself as the pope just days after he had commented to reporters that he would like to become the next pope. The image drew condemnation from some church leaders and commentators, while some defended it as a jest. Trump posted the AI image of himself in what appeared to be the traditional vestments of the pope late in the evening on May 2 on his website, Truth Social, with no caption. However, the image sparked controversy when it was shared on the official White House X account. Bishop Thomas J. Paprocki of Springfield, Illinois, said Trump should apologize for the image, which he called "deeply offensive to Catholics, especially during this sacred time that we are still mourning the death of Pope Francis and praying for the guidance of the Holy Spirit for the election of our new Pope." "He owes an apology," Bishop Paprocki said, arguing, "'Make no mistake: God is not mocked' (Galatians 6:7). The Pope is the Vicar of Christ. By publishing a picture of himself masquerading as the Pope, President Trump mocks God, the Catholic Church, and the Papacy." Joshua Mercer, vice president of CatholicVote, a right-leaning political advocacy organization that endorsed Trump's presidential bid, argued in a statement, "Trump's joking meme depicting himself as the pope was obviously intended to be humorous." "There is no need to imagine that he believes he could be pope, or that he intended to mock the papacy," Mercer said. "Memes depicting famous people as the new pope have been playfully circulating on social media everywhere for the past week." But the New York State Catholic Conference wrote on X, "There is nothing clever or funny about this image, Mr. President." "We just buried our beloved Pope Francis, and the cardinals are about to enter a solemn conclave to elect a new successor of St. Peter," the conference's post said. "Do not mock us." Asked for comment, Dennis Poust, executive director of that organization, said, "It is difficult to say what the president's intent was in posting the photo, but a reasonable person would easily conclude that it would likely be offensive to Catholics, especially as we are still mourning Pope Francis." "I don't believe President Trump is anti-Catholic, but the post was definitely shocking and offensive to many, and I hope he pulls it down and stops this peculiar line of trolling or whatever it is he is doing," Poust said. "The fact that the official White House X account shared it made the whole thing worse in my mind, since it gave the post the weight of the Office of President, as opposed to just being perhaps a crude joke by Donald Trump, the individual." The post came a few days after Trump was asked by a reporter who he would like to see become the next Catholic pope. In reply, he appeared to joke, "I'd like to be pope. That would be my No. 1 choice." But then Trump said he had no preference, adding, "I must say, we have a cardinal that happens to be out of a place called New York who's very good, so we'll see what happens," in reference to Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York, whom Trump named to a religious liberty commission the same week. In his statement, Mercer argued, "Today's loudest critics were shamefully silent for four years as President (Joe) Biden, himself a Catholic, was a manifest scandal to the Church." "That said, this is a solemn time of prayer and discernment for the whole Catholic Church that should not be diminished," Mercer said. "The Church has survived far worse over the past two millennia." Vice President JD Vance defended Trump on X, arguing, "As a general rule, I'm fine with people telling jokes and not fine with people starting stupid wars that kill thousands of my countrymen," Vance wrote in response to a post from Bill Kristol, editor-at-large of The Bulwark, asking whether Vance was "fine with this disrespect and mocking of the Holy Father." But Bishop Daniel E. Flores of Brownsville, Texas, wrote on X in an apparent reference to the controversy, "Just when you thought it was safe to go back to checking your timeline once in a while." "Read a good book, folks, go visit an elderly relative, anything to keep the algorithms from eating your soul," he said. Trump attended the funeral of the late Pope Francis on April
