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Democracy under PressureAcross the globe, democracy is in crisis. Even longstanding democracies are showing autocratic tendencies. Independent courts are the last line of defense.What's driving this trend?Global challenges are fueling backsliding:Economic instability and social tensionsRising irregular migration and and social tensionsThe threat of war and conflict, etc.On the one hand, politicians are not taking the population's fears seriously, thereby promoting polarization and populism. On the other hand, governments are tightening control - often at the expense of fundamental rights and ...

Megan Loves Jesus, but cusses a little | Joel cries during the Hymns & HARRUMPHS during the sermon Trying desperately to live the Love of Jesus in the middle of the Bible Belt, these two fully-affirming progressive Christians are raising kids, and raising hell on their way to Heaven.

Mark Jones addresses the uncomfortable topic of backsliding believers—and, to a lesser extent, apostasy—in a serious, hopeful, and pastoral work informed by wise theologians of eras past.