New Apostolic Reformation Evangelicals See Trump As God’s Warrior In Their Battle To ChristianizeAmerica
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New Apostolic Reformation Evangelicals See Trump As God’s Warrior In Their Battle To ChristianizeAmerica

Top Stories Tamfitronics This article is part of TPM Cafe, TPM’s home for opinion and news analysis. It was originally published at The Conversation.A growing movement believes President-elect Donald Trump is fighting a spiritual war against demonic forces within the United States. Trump himself stated in his acceptance speech on Nov. 6, 2024, that the reason that “God spared my life” was to “restore America to greatness.”I have studied various religious movements that seek to shape and control American society. One of these is the New Apostolic Reformation, or NAR, whose followers believe that they are waging a spiritual battle for control of the United States. NAR is an offshoot of Protestant Christian evangelicalism.NAR advocates claim they...
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After Trump’s election, women are swearing off sex with men. This has been a long time coming | Cécile Simmons
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After Trump’s election, women are swearing off sex with men. This has been a long time coming | Cécile Simmons

Top Stories Tamfitronics It only took a few hours after news of Donald Trump’s re-election for a sad spectacle to unfold online and beyond. The far-right slogan “Your body, my choice”, tweeted by white nationalist pundit and organiser Nick Fuentes, spread online and off, sparking waves of abuse against women. “You no longer have rights” was one of many similar messages addressed to women by extreme misogynist Andrew Tate, who is facing trial for rape and human trafficking charges in Romania. (He denies these charges.) Meanwhile, calls for the creation of “rape squads” emerged in far-right groups.This onslaught of violently misogynistic speech made even clearer what had already been plain to see: that too many men do not view women as people with equal dignity and rights but as inferior creatures to be coerced. And...
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Peak Jokic, Westbrook’s revival, the undefeated Cavaliers & NBA injury madness | Kevin O’Connor Show
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Peak Jokic, Westbrook’s revival, the undefeated Cavaliers & NBA injury madness | Kevin O’Connor Show

Top Stories Tamfitronics Subscribe to The Kevin O'Connor ShowApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeKevin O'Connor is joined by Adam Mares to break down the biggest storylines from around the NBA, including Nikola Jokic's early bid for another MVP, Luka Doncic's struggles with the Dallas Mavericks, the undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers, whether Oklahoma City should go all-in, some key injury news and much more.Kevin and Adam start with Nikola Jokic's big night, as the duo break down what's changed about the Joker's game this year that's made him even more dangerous and why Russell Westbrook fits so well in Denver's scheme. On the other side of Sunday night's game, the Dallas Mavericks are now 5-5, and Luka Doncic's lack of development so far this season is starting to catch up with them.Joel Embiid makes his...
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