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Join with fellow FREEPERS across the world to pray for AMERICA: For those in Authority in Government, Family, Military, Business, Agri-Business, Healthcare, Education, Churches, Technology, Religious Freedom and the Media. "I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone: for kings and all those in authority that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness". (1 Timothy 2:1-2) Religion Forum threads labeled [Prayer] are closed to debate of any kind. "Finally, brothers, rejoice. Set things in order. Be encouraged. Agree with one another. Be at peace. And the God...

The bodies were found inside a car in Queensland’s flood-hit Gympie region.Australian police have recovered two bodies during a search for two Chinese backpackers who went missing in a flood-hit region in the country's east, local media reported on Thursday (Mar 12). The bodies, believed to be those of the missing Chinese tourists, were found inside a car, national broadcaster Australian Broadcasting Corp reported, citing police. Police divers and emergency personnel were expected to be at the scene in the Gympie region of Queensland state on Thursday to confirm the identities of the bodies, ABC News said.

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — USS Nimitz, the U.S. Navy’s oldest serving aircraft carrier, which supported military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, pulled into San Diego for the last time on Tuesday before being decommissioned this year. USS Nimitz is considered a “supercarrier” of the U.S. Navy, the lead ship of her class and one of the largest warships in the world. It was named after Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, commander in chief of the Pacific Fleet during World War II. The carrier was commissioned in 1975 and was homeported on the East Coast in Norfolk, VA, before...

Daily Readings from the USCCB“Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters.” Luke 11:23It is often easier to remain neutral on controversial topics rather than take a clear stance. Issues such as abortion are among the most divisive in public discourse. However, there are many other areas of life that provoke intense debate, particularly when moral principles are involved. War, politics, contraception, the definition of marriage, and economic policies elicit strong opinions that can lead to discord. As followers of Christ, neutrality is not an option when it comes to clear moral...

A little over 24 hours after the trade that wasn’t engulfed the football world, Maxx Crosby has spoken. And he seems to be happy to be back with the Raiders. “Everything Happens For A Reason,” Crosby wrote. “Believe Nothing You Hear & Half Of What You See. Im A Raider. I’m Back. Run That -–-.”

"Pray, then, in this way: 'Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen'" (Matt. 6:9-15). Jesus gave six elements that constitute true prayer. Many people have memorized the Disciples' Prayer so they can recite it often, but as beautiful as...

Greg: All right, so this week CNN once again left the realm of news coverage for the magical land of make-believe. This time waving their wands over a terror attack, shouts of “Allahu Akbar,” and two suspects who said they did it to impress the goat-bangers at ISIS.Enough details for the story of the year, you would think, but not for Cincinnati. They decided the terror and mayhem wasn't the real story, and this was their tweet:“Two PA teenagers crossed into New York City Saturday morning for what could have been a normal day enjoying the city during abnormally warm...

President Donald Trump caught rally-goers off guard in Kentucky when he brought boxer and influencer Jake Paul onto the stage and made a striking political forecast about the social media personality's future. During an appearance at Verst Logistics in Hebron, Trump pointed at Paul before urging him to come up onstage. After Paul made his way forward, the president suggested the 29-year-old might one day pursue a career in politics. "I'm going to make a prediction that you will be, in the not-too-distant future, running for political office," Trump told Paul, whose gross hygiene issue caused a major distraction at...

If you've been following coverage of the Trump administration's military action against Iran, you've probably noticed something: A lot of people are determined to convince you that the United States is losing. They're wrong. Even worse, many of them know they're wrong. Critics across the political spectrum — from Democrats to elements of the so-called horseshoe Right — are pushing narratives that paint the conflict as a disaster in the making. The goal is simple: Undermine public confidence and turn what is shaping up as a strategic success into a perceived failure. Three particular claims are circulating widely. All three...

Washington state Democrats are magicians! In the time it takes to say abracadabra, they made millions upon millions of dollars disappear just like that!As if it weren’t bad enough that Seattle is under the reign of a communist mayor, statewide radical Democrats passed a bill masquerading as a “millionaire tax,” ushering in the state’s first-ever income tax.As I reported in a recent West Coast, Messed Coast™ report, this "millionaire tax" was always going to change — POOF! — into a thousandaire income tax, and the Washington Policy Center has the email receipts. But now, as night follows day, as thunder...

You might feel like you're seeing a lot of stories about strategic oil reserves on Wednesday. That’s because the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran has caused volatility on the market, and the International Energy Agency (IEA), a Paris‑based intergovernmental organization that counts over 30 countries among its members, is releasing 400 million barrels to tackle the problem. Senate Minority Chuck Schumer (D-NY) meanwhile has been “demanding” that we tap into our reserves (why does a minority leader get to “demand” anything?), and Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR), is, as RedState’s Becca Lower wrote, “asking the Energy Department (DoE) to look into what...

The economic significance of Kharg Island to Iran renders it especially susceptible to potential military threats. However, experts suggest that any effort to capture it would likely necessitate a ground troop operation, which the U.S. seems hesitant to pursue. Experts further state that if Washington aims to intensify pressure beyond airstrikes, capturing or incapacitating Kharg Island’s oil infrastructure could strip Tehran of one of its most crucial financial resources. Given its pivotal role in global energy supply chains, any assault on the island might also cause a sharp increase in international oil prices, rendering it one of the most critical...

Assassinating Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and nearly all of Iran’s top military and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps officers on the first day of the war was an incredible turning point in which all of the IDF’s air and intelligence power combined to change the course of history, an IDF senior officer told The Jerusalem Post on Wednesday. “Assassinating the supreme leader and all of the top echelon of the Iranian military and the IRGC in around half a minute was made possible by a giant and incredibly coordinated airstrike, which took months of planning,” the senior officer said. In 40 seconds...

“The United Nations Security Council has overwhelmingly condemned Iran's recent attacks on civilian infrastructure and targets across the Middle East, including hotels, airports, oil refineries, and cargo ships. In a resolution drafted by Bahrain and co-sponsored by a record 135 countries, the Council called out Iran's practice of "targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure" as "reprehensible" and a threat to international peace and security.”

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[Catholic Caucus] Fr. Ripperger: Mary, the Mother of God can convert corrupt Church leadersDuring exorcisms, demons have revealed to Fr. Chad Ripperger that some of the Catholic Church’s leadership is ‘very morally compromised, and some of it is involved in stuff that’s very dark.’Exorcist Father Chad Ripperger told former U.S. Navy SEAL Shawn Ryan that the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God, is the one who can convert corrupt Church leaders. During a four-hour interview on The Shawn Ryan Show, Ripperger affirmed that during his exorcisms demons at times have called out the sins of people “very high up...

Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz is ditching his longtime residence in Seattle for Florida, just as Washington Democrats are nearing the finish line on a proposed "millionaires tax." Schultz, who served as board director of the coffee chain until 2023, said in a statement on social media that he and his wife are moving to Miami as part of the "retirement phase" of their lives. Schultz, who has lived in Seattle for more than four decades, purchased a $44 million penthouse in Surfside, Fla., according to reports, and will relocate his private family office to Miami. Schultz, who owns roughly...

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~ ~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~ Congratulations! U.S. Airmen, Guardians and Soldiers begin the Norwegian Foot March at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida. Part of the equipment necessary to safely complete the march is a flashlight or headlamp to illuminate the path in the early morning hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stefan Alvarez) Canteen Mission StatementShowing support and boosting the morale ofour military and our allies' militaryand family members of the above.Honoring those who have served before. Pucks Out! The University of Alaska Anchorage's Brett Bamber and U.S. Air Force Academy’s...

Iran’s newly appointed Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was a no-show at his own succession rally in Tehran — and observers speculate that he’s either wounded or hiding out in fear. As thousands gathered on Monday to celebrate Khamenei’s appointment as the country’s new supreme leader, the nepo-baby mullah was represented by a mere portrait — one that was half the size of dad Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s. The portrait of the dead leader took up the center of the stage, according to state media footage of the event. “It’s either he’s out cold in a hospital, or he’s scared and hiding...

A Toronto Police constable who took a photo with Mayor Olivia Chow while on the "Muslim Liaison Unit" has been suspended after being arrested by Peel Regional Police and charged with multiple criminal offences. Peel police confirmed that Farhan Ali, 39, faces several charges following an investigation. Officials said Ali “has been arrested and charged” with “three counts of sexual assault, three counts of assault and four counts of mischief.” Authorities have not released further details about the allegations. Sources told the Toronto Sun that the accusations are not directly connected to Ali’s duties while in uniform or on active...