Podcasts about demonizing

The Warning Wrapped in Fiction Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged used to be considered dystopian fiction. Now, for many of us watching the modern world unravel, it feels more like a prophetic blueprint. In this episode, we dive into the eerie parallels between Rand's vision of a crumbling society—and the slow collapse playing out around us today. The Rise of Incompetence In Atlas Shrugged, skilled workers, engineers, and innovators walk away as bureaucrats and paper-pushers take control. Sound familiar? Today, government agencies balloon with red tape while infrastructure, like trains, power grids, and bridges, worsens yearly. Expertise is ignored. Bureaucracy is rewarded. And the people who still know how to do things are being sidelined. Demonizing the Productive Rand warned about the demonization of success. Look around: entrepreneurship is labeled “privilege,” working too hard is “toxic,” and profit is a dirty word. In the novel, those who produced were taxed and regulated into silence. In real life, we see a culture that punishes competence and celebrates mediocrity. This isn't theory—it's happening now. Blackouts, Shortages, and Stalled Supply Chains In the book, trains stop running. Entire cities lose power. Goods vanish from shelves. It's no longer far-fetched. Between supply chain collapses, energy instability, and labor strikes, we're seeing real-world echoes of Rand's fictional breakdown. Factories closing. Supermarkets thin on essentials. Delivery delays are stretching from days to months. Who Is John Galt? In Atlas Shrugged, the productive minority goes into hiding, refusing to support a system that punishes effort. In our world, many are quitting high-stress jobs, moving off-grid, or finding ways to live with less government and more independence. That's where preppers shine—we've been preparing for this shift all along. Lessons for Preppers Don't count on the system. It's already showing cracks. Reward competence—in yourself and in your community. Value production over appearances. Skill beats status every time. Build your parallel systems—food, power, comms, security. Be ready to walk away from broken structures before they fall on you. Final Thought Whether or not you agree with Ayn Rand's philosophy, one thing's clear: Atlas Shrugged isn't just a book anymore. It's a warning. And it's being played out in slow motion. Preppers aren't shocked—we've seen it coming. But now it's time to act like we mean it. Because when the world shrugs… you'd better be standing.

3/19/2025

Cold Open (into silence)You love Dune? Like me?Frank Herbert is dead... wrong.Fear is NOT the mind-killer. Denial is.[Music ]IntroYou're listening to AutisticAF Out Loud. One voice. Raw. Real. Fiercely Neurodivergent. Since 1953.Season 5, Episode 5. Attacks on neurodivergence, facing our fears, finding our strength. Today we're talking threats, resistance, and the power of a hundred million voices. Just one autistic elder's truth. I'm Johnny Profane.Content Note: political violence, eugenics, genocide, institutionalized discrimination, systemic oppression + experiences & opinions of one autistic voice... in my 70s.[Music]You love Dune? Like me?Frank Herbert is dead... wrong.Fear is NOT the mind-killer. Denial is.I must honor my fear.Fear is my guardian. My junkyard dog. My screaming siren.Fear is the warning of annihilation. It must be heeded.I will embrace my fear. Then share its wisdom.I will let it flow through me. Become purpose & strength.And when we have acted? I will remember… its lessons.Where the Beast of Fear once stood, we will now stand.We will abide. Stronger for having feared… then acted… Together.Trust me. I know a lot about fear. I'm autistic. ADHD, too. In my 70s.Living in dangerous times in America. And we got a lot more to fear… than fear itself.[Music]Hey... you know how this works. If this resonates, now might be a good time to like, share… maybe text a link to a friend. Really helps get the word out.Trump administration identifies Autism & ADHD as "dire threats to the American people."Some folks called this headline hyperbole. Click-bait exaggeration. To my face. With hostility. Calling out what they see as “fear-mongering.”One fellow autist on LinkedIn really tore me a new one along those lines. Tried to anyways. I got a bit strong on her ass… So she blocked me. Exercising her denial.But this is how it starts.The White House labeled us a "dire threat." Not as evil actors, but based on our condition… our existence itself. Autism as a "dire threat." Not a difference.Then throwing out a gratuitous observation... “77% of young adults do not qualify for the military based in larger part on their health scores.” (Full Whitehouse.gov post.)As if that is how America now measures the value of our lives. As cannon fodder. As if there aren't now… and haven't been throughout history… Neurodivergent warriors.Demonizing all the disabled. All the Different. As if we are the ones destroying America.I'm struggling. I'm terrified...Even knowing that cruel terror is their purpose. Didn't help watching Man in the High Castle lately. The scene where ashes are falling because they're cremating the old and defective...I'm toast.About 1:43 in the YouTube linked in text.{video clip in text}This terror? Not just my personal problem. We neurodivergents ain't a small marginalized group. The numbers tell a bigger story:* About 30 million Americans have direct family ties to an autistic person* Roughly another 30 million have cousins or close relatives who are autistic* 60 million. That's 1 in 6 Americans with close autistic connectionsBut we're just getting started. Add in ADHD, even accounting for overlap between conditions, the numbers become staggering:* 69 million Americans have immediate family members affected* 75 million have extended family affected* Nearly 1 in 4 American families impactedWithout considering the millions of families affected by other disabilities.All these figures are back of the envelope. Conservative estimates from current prevalence rates. No formal research exists yet on these numbers. But the truth is clear…We're talking 1 in 4 American families?Let that sink in.When do we stop seeing these numbers as statistics? And start seeing the faces of neighbors. Your friends. Your loved ones?When are we ready to stand together?Even if they don't round us all up right away…They're already killing education programs. For Autism, ADHD, intellectual disability, speech, hearing, vision, physical disabilities…Personally I'm secretly pleased to see torturous ABA-based programs unfunded. Applied Behavioral Analysis forces change on helpless autistic children. Screw that noise.But caring parents across the nation? They want support for their kids. They're showing up at Town Halls. Getting loud about these recent cuts. Expressing fear and anger. Hurting kids cuts deep. And wide.Worse yet? Over 80% of us autistics are unemployed or underemployed. Think about it. That means killing our Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security, Food Stamps, Housing, etc.That's institutionalized Economic violence. A soft means of killing us off. And Soft Genocide is the deadliest kind. It goes unnoticed. Unmourned.But, hey, it's not only lost benefits I'm worried about.Underlying many of Trump's policies?Turn over a rock on most? You'll find the sinister grin of “Eugenics” staring up at you. That debunked, unscientific program to improve human “breeding stock.” By terminating the reproduction of “Undesirables.”By any means necessary. Isolation, deportation, starvation, illness, violence, death. Just like Nazi Germany, against all disabilities. Libertarian Survival of the Fittest. At its finest.Ayn Rand would be so proud. “Meritocracy” my ass…Denial begins with dismissal. Violence begins with hate speech.Notice the subtle, insidious damage done here. Labeling neurodivergence and other differences as "dire threats." That may be the most dangerous aspect of this White House publication.Like they weaponized Disability, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) through propaganda.It's how it starts. The slow slide to genocide. We've seen this before. The marginalization of minorities."Do you want a BLIND person at the FAA?“Would you trust a PARALYZED person holding your life in their hands?""Do you see a WOMAN on the front lines… defending you? A transgender?”"How about an IMMIGRANT raping your daughter?”Mockery becomes hate speech.Becomes mass hatred.Becomes normalized violence.It's right there in the authoritarian… even Fascist… playbook. Now? It's The American Way.First, we're other.Then, we're less than human.A burden.A danger.Finally…A targetFor violence.And hate crimes against Americans with disabilities have risen 29.5% over the last five years. As American political discourse has darkened.See what I mean?Can we turn our horror into action?The very point of these propaganda tactics is terror.Threatening humans' income, medical care, housing… lives? That's terrorism.How can we possibly fight our fear becoming terror?This may encourage you. The sheer number of American families. Who are seeing their loved ones threatened.A 100 million... or more... affected American disabled families? I believe we can raise a decent reaction. If we act together.I've proven over and over again in my life I'm no leader. Executive functioning? Hell, I struggle to find topic sentences. Decisions over local action, political organization, resistance demonstrations? Beyond me.So I'm not about to create some Neurodivergent Justice League or anything.But one thing that someone like me can do? That is positive? Put a human face on suffering. Without spinning toxic positivity.You may disagree. I understand. Nevertheless?I have value. And this warning has merit. It can gather a crowd. Maybe more capable folks who can run with it.YET… There are 4 things we can do right now to effect change:* Share this warning. With friends. With government representatives. Make it visible. Make it heard.* Join the conversation below in comments. Your story matters. Your voice counts.* Connect with organizations already fighting this fight. They need our numbers. And maybe most important…* Create a mutual support network. Might be neighbors who check in with each other. Or more… shared travel, shopping together, mutual defense. A small community of choice.Fear is not the enemy…Fear is the Dance of Shiva, baby. When that Hindu god becomes the “Destroyer of Worlds" in the famous Oppenheimer quote. His flashing feet destroying the illusion of denial.Invoking a new creation.Feel your fear.Ride it.DO somethingWith its strength.Together, maybe… just may be...We can destroy ignorance. Make something… new.We must honor our fear.Then act. Together.OutroIn coming weeks, we'll challenge the medical model of autism, with an episode called, "CBT...? Never Worked for Autistic Me." Why? Part of a series on how neurodivergent individuals can build sustainable, authentic lives - with or without professional intervention.AutisticAF Out Loud podcast is supported solely by listeners like you. Know a friend or family member with a sincere interest in neurodiversity? Please consider emailing this episode to them.We believe no one should have to pay to be autistic. Many neurodivergent people can't afford subscription content.Your Ko-Fi tip of any amount helps keep this resource free for them.Or join our paid subscriber community at johnnyprofaneknapp.substack.com for ongoing support. Link in description.#AutisticAF Out Loud Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts enjoy a free subscription. To support my work, consider becoming a paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit johnnyprofaneknapp.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, The Crypto Ponzi Scheme Avenger—Danny de Hek—dives deep into Megan Lynch's latest attempt at gaslighting her audience into believing the VYB scheme is anything but another shady MLM scam. If you've ever wondered how scammers manipulate people into staying loyal to a sinking ship, this is the episode for you!Megan's video is a psychological rollercoaster, packed with blame-shifting, emotional manipulation, and classic cult-like MLM tactics designed to keep people trapped in the illusion of financial success. She categorises people into "quitters," "players," "workers," and "studs," making it clear that if you question the business model or fail to recruit others, you're just a weak-minded loser who doesn't "want it bad enough."But let's be real—this is not about mindset or hard work. This is about a system that benefits the people at the top while everyone else fights for scraps. The red flags are everywhere:

In this episode we're talking about the demonizing of empathy. We talk about where this originates, the very scary playbooks that this originates from, what to do when you notice it and how to deal with it. To get in touch with us visitintuitivegirlsguide.com

Summary In this post, we explore different ways of understanding and measuring malevolence and explain why individuals with concerning levels of malevolence are common enough, and likely enough to become and remain powerful, that we expect them to influence the trajectory of the long-term future, including by increasing both x-risks and s-risks. For the purposes of this piece, we define malevolence as a tendency to disvalue (or to fail to value) others' well-being (more). Such a tendency is concerning, especially when exhibited by powerful actors, because of its correlation with malevolent behaviors (i.e., behaviors that harm or fail to protect others' well-being). But reducing the long-term societal risks posed by individuals with high levels of malevolence is not straightforward. Individuals with high levels of malevolent traits can be difficult to recognize. Some people do not take into account the fact that malevolence exists on a continuum, or do not [...] ---Outline:(00:07) Summary(04:17) Malevolent actors will make the long-term future worse if they significantly influence TAI development(05:32) Important caveats when thinking about malevolence(05:37) Dark traits exist on a continuum(07:31) Dark traits are often hard to identify(08:54) People with high levels of dark traits may not recognize them or may try to conceal them(12:17) Dark traits are compatible with genuine moral convictions(13:22) Malevolence and effective altruism(15:22) Demonizing people with elevated malevolent traits is counterproductive(20:16) Defining malevolence(21:03) Defining and measuring specific malevolent traits(21:34) The dark tetrad(25:03) Other forms of malevolence(25:07) Retributivism, vengefulness, and other suffering-conducive tendencies(26:56) Spitefulness(28:15) The Dark Factor (D)(29:29) Methodological problems associated with measuring dark traits(30:39) Social desirability and self-deception(31:14) How common are malevolent humans (in positions of power)?(33:02) Things may be very different outside of (Western) democracies(33:31) Prevalence data for psychopathy and narcissistic personality disorder(34:20) Psychopathy prevalence(36:25) Narcissistic personality disorder prevalence(40:38) The distribution of the dark factor + selected findings from thousands of responses to malevolence-related survey items(42:13) Sadistic preferences: over 16% of people agree or strongly agree that they “would like to make some people suffer even if it meant that I would go to hell with them”(43:42) Agreement with statements that reflect callousness: Over 10% of people disagree or strongly disagree that hurting others would make them very uncomfortable(44:45) Endorsement of Machiavellian tactics: Almost 15% of people report a Machiavellian approach to using information against people(45:20) Agreement with spiteful statements: Over 20% of people agree or strongly agree that they would take a punch to ensure someone they don't like receives two punches(45:57) A substantial minority report that they “take revenge” in response to a “serious wrong”(46:44) The distribution of Dark Factor scores among 2M+ people(49:17) Reasons to think that malevolence could correlate with attaining and retaining positions of power(49:47) The role of environmental factors(52:33) Motivation to attain power(54:14) Ability to attain power(59:39) Retention of power(01:01:02) Potential research questions and how to help(01:17:48) Other relevant research agendas(01:18:33) Author contributions(01:19:26) Acknowledgments

Today we address a great conversation that occurred on the Diary of a CEO debating the economic effects of Trump's election. The conversation quickly turned into the global crisis of masculinity today and the commentators found themselves unexpectedly on common grounds. John Heinen and Devin Schadt listen and respond to clips from atheist Scott Galloway, agnostic Konstantin Kisin, Daniel Priestly, and Steven Bartlett as they try and make worldly sense of what it means to be a man. We discuss the overwhelming large global issue that occurs when masculinity is denied, Trump's view of masculinity, why men need a code of life, and how to raise sons in times like these.

Talking points: culture, masculinityBroad-brushing things doesn't help us progress. Broad-brushing people is even worse. Young men are facing what feels to them a hostile landscape, and it's causing some serious issues. Listen in.(00:00:00) - The abusive relationship analogy(00:05:36) - Porn DOES contribute(00:08:16) - The new narrative(00:11:03) - Is there a more positive vision for men and masculinity? And a message to guys who are struggling

In this episode of The Platform Podcast, host Jordan Kunde-Wright sits down with Matt Borris, owner of Phoenix Wellness, to discuss the "10 Red Flags" to watch for in diet plans. Together, they uncover pitfalls such as extreme calorie restriction, demonization of food groups, and over-reliance on supplements, providing actionable advice for creating sustainable and health-focused nutrition habits. Whether you're starting your fitness journey or rethinking your diet, this episode is packed with insights to help you avoid common traps.

“Alcohol is poison.” “It's toxic—why would I put it in my body?” These are common refrains from people who quit drinking. But are they helpful in reshaping your relationship with alcohol?   Humans have used alcohol for centuries to alter how they feel. Demonizing it or treating it as entirely good or entirely bad can block you from deciding its role in your life.   In today's episode, I explore why this black-and-white mindset lacks nuance, prevents curiosity, and how shame and guilt, while effective in the short term, rarely lead to lasting change.   Find a personalized approach that helps you change your habit in my new book, The Ultimate Guide to Drinking Less, here: https://rachelhart.com/guide/   Discover alternative approaches to drinking less inside our membership program, Take a Break: https://rachelhart.com/tab/   Get the full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/401

Lori was born in suburban Chicago, IL, in 1951. Her family lived in several midwestern states throughout her childhood, including Omaha, NE, Kansas City, MO, and Des Moines, IA. Her father died of a third heart attack when he was 52 years old. She was 16 years old. After his death, her mother decided to move the family to upstate New York, where her family lived. She died a year after they moved. She was 18 years old. She finished high school in Rochester, NY, received a BA in English from Buffalo State College, and an MS in instructional technology from Rochester institute of Technology. She has been a technical writer in the software industry, and moved to northern California to accept a job offer as a technical writer. She lives just north of San Jose, CA, with her cat, Daisy. She loved meat as far back as she can remember, even as a tot. However, she never liked vegetables and wouldn't eat them. No one knew much about nutrition back then, and her mom thought that giving her more potatoes might help. But that only unleashed an attraction to, and later an addiction to, carbohydrates, which was later joined by a love of sugar. Despite these emerging bad eating patterns, she was a thin, energetic, healthy child -- until adolescence. Then, the bad stuff caught up with her. She was having more digestive problems and was gaining weight. The digestive problems worsened and turned into inflammatory bowel disease, which she suffered from for nearly 3 decades. In 2019, her colon was pretty much totally destroyed, and she had a complete procto-colectomy (removal of colon and rectum). She now wears an ileostomy bag. She knew she had to change her eating, and she went through several steps -- low carb, then keto, then ketovore, then to carnivore. (A video from Dr. Berry was a game-changer.) Looking back, it's almost a miracle that she embraced carnivore and has thrown off ALL carbohydrates and ALL sugar. Her diet now comes down to two words: EAT MEAT. She's realized several blessings from the carnivore way of eating -- normalized blood pressure and blood sugar, faster healing from bruises and minor injuries, no more belly fat, no more digestive pain...and best of all, far greater mental clarity. She never believed in a million years that she would ever be able to be free of carbs and sugar! Twitter: lrmeyer747 YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CarnivoreCheer-ib7oc Timestamps: 00:00 Trailer. 00:58 Introduction. 05:32 Struggling with body image and societal expectations. 09:24 High blood pressure. 12:08 Comfort eating led to kidney infection. 12:58 Kidney stone led to infection. 16:28 Low-carb, intermittent fasting. 19:14 Demonizing meat. 23:22 Meat digests easily compared to vegetables. 25:54 Ileostomy. 28:05 HDL and triglycerides. 32:35 Managing stress. 34:36 Food-related trauma. 37:09 Never too late to start carnivore diet. 40:21 Carnivore diet accommodations. 42:26 Carnivore breakfast and lunch. 45:07 Where to find Lori. See open positions at Revero: https://jobs.lever.co/Revero/ Join Carnivore Diet for a free 30 day trial: https://carnivore.diet/join/ Carnivore Shirts: https://merch.carnivore.diet Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://carnivore.diet/subscribe/ . ‪#revero #shawnbaker #Carnivorediet #MeatHeals #HealthCreation   #humanfood #AnimalBased #ZeroCarb #DietCoach  #FatAdapted #Carnivore #sugarfree  ‪

In Part 1 of this series, Miyanovich gives his opinion on the number one reason behind the definitive Trump win: the lack of real leadership in the Democratic Party. He also discusses: the now toxic political and cultural reality on the left, the illiberality of not voting, the dynamics of the human "village", left-wingers demonizing classical political elements and the status quo, the Jungian Emasculation that is now a cancer on the left, and the come-uppance on its way for the left's stifling guilt/shame regime against anyone who wants to also care about issues related to the center.

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Mike talks about the heightened political threat environment and why politicians' words matter.

DM “Body Recomp” To lose fat and gain muscleSummary of episode:Listed points:In honor of lifting for over ten years, I wanted to share the worst fitness and health habits that you need to break ASAP.(02:12) Pre-workout(05:48) Over reliance on warm ups/ needing certain machines / shoes equipment(09:28) All or nothing mentality (Weekends especially)(10:32) Demonizing foods(13:22) Neglecting sleep/ recovery(14:24) Crutching protein and protein supplements(16:25) Lifting with too great form/ too bad form(17:53) Treating it as a chore/not having something to look forward to(19:45) Only allowing yourself to see results, or having a social life(21:05) Refusing to change your mind/ update your beliefsThanks for listening! We genuinely appreciate every single one of you listening.➢Follow us on instagram @colossusfit➢Apply to get your Polished Physique: https://colossusfitness.com/Support the show

This is the 3rd episode in our season on Christians Against Christianity. This FRONT ROW podcast features Dr. Obery Hendricks, Dr. Charlene Sinclair and Peter Laarman.Dr. Obery Hendricks is a lifelong social activist, and one of the foremost commentators on the intersection of religion and political economy in America. He is the most widely read and perhaps the most influential African American biblical scholar writing today. His recent book, Christians Against Christianity: How Right-Wing Evangelicals Are Destroying Our Nation and Our Faith (Beacon Press, 2021) has gathered wide acclaim. Dr. Charlene Sinclair is an organizer, thinker, and writer whose work centers on the intersection of race, gender, economy, and democracy. Strongly influenced by the pathbreaking thought of the late James Cone, founder of Black Liberation Theology, Dr. Sinclair is committed to fashioning strategies that embrace a liberationist approach to faith and spirituality in the context of popular struggles for racial, economic, and gender justice. The Reverend Peter Laarman is a retired United Church of Christ minister and activist who led Judson Memorial Church in New York and Progressive Christians Uniting in California. He is currently involved with the King & Breaking Silence webinar project of the National Council of Elders and with the development of a new formation called Social Ethics Energizing Democracy. 

Listen to Erika L. Sanchez and the No Chingues crew talk about all of the day's chingaderas:  ·     Cicero Bitch ·     Veblen Goods ·     Everything's a Scam ·     Living On Poison: Environmental Dangers For Black and Brown Communities ·     SAVE THE COMMUNITY CENTER Or Nah? ·     Poor Kids and the Lack of Community 3rd Spaces ·     Queer AF ·     Stay or Leave? – The Poor Hood Kid Dilemma ·     Poetry Contest ·     The Al Capone Talent Show ·     Ancestral Diarrhea ·     Jorge is Washed, Definitively ·     Trust No One: The Mexican Birthday Cake Face Smash ·     Mexican Neo: The Single Mexican Who Dodged The Cake Face Smash One Time ·     Erika's Kid ·     “Safe” American Pinatas: No Sticks, No Blood, No Funs ·     Sterile Tios and Pinata Conspiracy Theories ·     Jorge Went Through That So Hopefully You Don't Have to Go Through That ·     Lisa Simpson ·     Kevin Can F* Himself, Sitcom Couples, and the Culture ·     Kevin Can Wait Spoilers ·     This Season of ‘Merca: Zero Stars ·     Polite Nazis With Excellent Eyeliner ·     Goth Governor, Sponsored By Sephora ·     “Jump Your Fucking Pants” – Jorge Trying to Make Fetch Happen ·     VP Debate ·     Republican Demonization of Haitians ·     JD “Jizz Dimple” Vance ·     200 on Lunch ·     The No Chingues Legal Team Walks Out ·     Continued Capitalist Trickery ·     Rest is Resistance ·     Roy Woods Jr. ·     Ta-Nehisi Coates ·     Give Us Five Stars On All The Platforms   We have no idea what we're doing... but we're keeping it moving with the unearned confidence of a mediocre White man! ¯_(ツ)_/¯ Listen, subscribe, share, and leave a five-star review! (or go to hell). Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠.  

Donald Trump is heading to Aurora, Colorado, on Friday — a city that Trump has repeatedly portrayed as crime-ridden and taken over by Venezuelan gangs, despite the refutations of city officials and police. Ahead of Trump's Colorado rally on Friday, David Sirota joined the podcast City Cast Denver to explain why Trump has focused on Aurora and the signal he's sending with his rally in the Denver suburb.

An EPIC episode of heroic proportions. The "Freebird" of the #CBGML oeuvre. To quote Greg, "The international desk has left the room." ALSO: Rich guys talking about "guardrails," toxic manbaby Stockton Rush and an uplifting song of the week from Nada Surf!!! PLUS: Chris announces a new podcast!!!Cold Brew Patreon: Patreon.com/ChrisCroftonChannel Nonfiction: Channelnonfiction.comCan Do Cold Brew: Candocoldbrew.comNada Surf - "In Front of Me Now": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5aToiQ3co4

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Ann Neumann returns to This is Hell! to discuss her Baffler Magazine article, "Pain and Suffering: The extraordinary power of opium products to alleviate pain is complicated by the language." "The Moment of Truth" follows the interview. Check out Ann's article here: https://thebaffler.com/salvos/pain-and-suffering-neumann Help keep This Is Hell! completely listener supported and access weekly bonus episodes by subscribing to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisishell

On Wednesday, Daily Wire cofounder Ben Shapiro testified before Congress about media censorship. Invited to speak by Republicans, Shapiro started with a five-minute blistering prepared statement that chastised Democrats and others for creating an unfair system that financially penalizes conservative media companies. Demonizing and voting out Democrats will not stop the censorship movement. Jason shares the truth about censorship in America. “Republicans want to cast themselves as victims of censorship. They're not. They're victims of their own cowardice. Same as American Christians.” ESPN has joined the conspiracy to deny Caitlin Clark WNBA Rookie of the Year honors. Whitlock unloads on the worldwide leader. What do "Family Feud," Steve Harvey, and Megan Thee Stallion have in common? They are the topics of the latest episode of Justice for TT. We want to hear from the Fearless Army!! Join the conversation in the show chat, leave a comment, or email Jason at FearlessBlazeShow@gmail.com Visit https://TheBlaze.com. Explore the all-new ad-free experience and see for yourself how we're standing up against suppression and prioritizing independent journalism. ​​Today's Sponsors: GOOD RANCHERS Use my code FEARLESS at https://GoodRanchers.com and with your subscription you can claim $100 off plus FREE wagyu burgers for a year while supporting veterans this Independence Day month. It's time to revolt and claim your independence from the grocery store meat aisle. BALANCE OF NATURE Go to https://balanceofnature.com you'll get 35% off PLUS $10 off any additional sets with your first order as a preferred customer by using my discount code: “FEARLESS”. That's limited to five sets, but you'll save a ton of money while getting the fruits and vegetables you need in your diet! COZY EARTH Cozy Earth bed sheets are soft, made of the finest luxury material and temperature-regulating so you can sleep cool and comfy year-round! Save 35% when you go to https://CozyEarth.com and enter my special promo code FEARLESS at checkout. Get 10% off Blaze swag by using code Fearless10 at https://shop.blazemedia.com/fearless Make yourself an official member of the “Fearless Army!” Support Conservative Voices! Subscribe to BlazeTV at https://get.blazetv.com/FEARLESS and get $20 off your yearly subscription. CLICK HERE to Subscribe to Jason Whitlock's YouTube: https://bit.ly/3jFL36G CLICK HERE to Listen to Jason Whitlock's podcast: https://apple.co/3zHaeLT CLICK HERE to Follow Jason Whitlock on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3hvSjiJ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Welcome to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast! In this episode Debi dives into the world of gut health and its impact on bone strength with Dr. Monisha Bhanote, a board-certified physician and founder of Wellkulå. Dr. Monisha shares insights on building a strong foundation of vitamins and minerals for optimal body function before delving into specific dietary choices and gut health practices.Dr. Monisha has expertise in Integrative Medicine, Functional Culinary Medicine, Cytopathology, and Anatomic/Clinical Pathology and combines ancient wisdom with mind-body science to support evidence-based holistic wellbeing. Throughout this episode, Dr. Monisha and Debi discuss the significance of understanding oxalate levels in the body and how factors like gut microbiome health, fiber intake, and vitamin deficiencies can affect our overall well-being, particularly bone health. They explore the nuances of managing stress, the impact of dietary choices on bone strength, and the importance of balance in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.Don't miss this insightful discussion on nurturing your body from the inside out for stronger bones.Key  Takeaways:[2:19] Food information overload[3:36] Protein, especially in a vegan diet[8:42] Acidity[11:07] Demonizing certain foods[13:42] Bone dissolving foods[15:38] Dairy[19:36] Medications[21:15] Doctors22:03] Sodium[23:31] Stress[25:21] Three areas of stress that lead to bone breakdown in the body[26:11] Oxalates[27:22] Three things that influence somebody having oxalate issues[30:40] Digestive health[32:58] Which vitamin deficiencies are indicative of bone loss[34:37] Eating seasonally[34:04] Spinach alternatives[36:04] A blame game[37:02] Study biases[39:00] Learn your body[43:02] Food suggestions[47:13] FiberWhere to Find Guest:WebsiteInstagramComplimentary CookbookLongevity RetreatPurchase Dr. Bhonote's best-selling book on Amazon: The Anatomy of Wellbeing: Intentional Practices to Embrace Your Body's Unique Design and Revitalize Your HealthMemorable Quotes:"What is the body not getting? And the body is not getting real food." [4:58 ] - Dr. Monisha "Balance in life and diet is crucial for overall well-being." [05:45] - Debi "Let food be thy medicine, bringing balance and nourishment to support your bones." [15:10] - Debi "A real conversation is needed about the impact of certain foods on bone health; awareness is key." [20:35]  - Debi When you're looking at your bone health, look at your digestive health." [30:38] - Dr. Monisha "At the end of the day it is about what does your unique body need." [41:38] - Dr. Monisha"Listening to your cells, it's really about listening to how your body feels." [52:07] - Dr. MonishaTo learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below:Instagram: @debirobinsonwellnessWebsite: DebiRobinson.comHealthy Gut Healthy Bones Program

Farah Griffin sits down with executive producer Brian Teta to discuss her takeaways from Bill Maher and Charlamagne Tha God's interviews on the show this week, she helps Teta with a marriage quandary and shares her knowledge on Trump's social media presence after his campaign published a video featuring the phrase “unified Reich” on his account. Have a question or want advice from Brian or a co-host? Call or text us at (347) 391-5022 and or leave us a message here: https://woobox.com/ytnyjj. Messages may be used on a future podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode Overview Recently we received an insightful question about less nutritious foods. This person asked, “how do you stop feeling like you have to restrict certain foods when it really is a less healthy choice?” We know this issue resonates for many, especially when they continually find themselves overeating certain foods. While many women recognize the damaging effects of labeling foods as 'good' or 'bad,' they often struggle to put it into practice. In today's quick Q+A episode, we'll share why this issue is so common and offer you a fresh perspective to approach these foods (and how you think about them) in a healthier way. Enjoy! Reminder, our life-changing nutrition coaching program opens again on May 13th. Join our waitlist now to get access 24 hours before the general public, and we'll waive the $199 registration fee. Key Points What does moralizing food mean? A better approach to how you can think about foods Some tips to put this approach into action Related Content Episode 241: Q+A – Weekend Overeating, Nutrition for Picky Eaters, and Overcoming Body Image Issues Balanced Meal Guide Transcript Download a copy of this episode's transcript here.

Being angry is a natural human emotion that everyone experiences at some point in their lives. However, society often demonizes anger, labeling it as negative and destructive. This perception needs to change. Anger can be a powerful motivator for change and help individuals set boundaries and stand up for themselves. It is important to recognize that anger, when expressed constructively, can lead to positive outcomes. Instead of suppressing or avoiding anger, we should embrace it as a normal part of the human experience and learn how to channel it effectively for personal growth and societal progress.Follow me on IG: Instagram (@angelydub) Follow Life in Progress on IG: Instagram (@lifeinprogressph) Follow me on Tiktok: Angely Dub's Creator Profile Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Dichotomy of Leadership: Embracing Complexity for Authentic Impact As leaders, we are frequently taught to be decisive and project certainty. But the world, and the people we lead, are rarely black and white. Truly impactful leadership demands embracing the contradictory, the complex, and finding power in the uncomfortable "grey spaces." Teal Swan's thought-provoking exploration of dichotomy offers a powerful lens to re-examine how we lead, and how we see ourselves. The Discomfort of "And" Our brains crave simplicity. We want easy answers, neat narratives. Witnessing good and bad traits coexisting in a person – whether it's someone we manage, a public figure, or even ourselves – creates a cognitive dissonance most of us struggle to tolerate. This leads to: Demonizing or Glorifying: Biased narratives and all-or-nothing thinking warp our understanding of those we lead, undermining balanced judgment. Splitting: We compartmentalize, seeing team members as "all good" or "all bad" (and ourselves too!). This fuels inconsistent reactions and erodes trust. Lost Opportunities: When we can't tolerate nuance, we may miss out on the growth potential held within challenges and flaws. Expanding Your Leadership Capacity: Becoming the Container Teal Swan coins the term "And Consciousness" – the ability to hold opposing truths simultaneously. For a leader, this is transformative: Beyond Judgment: By holding both good AND bad aspects of a person or situation, we lessen knee-jerk reactions and make more informed choices. Seeing the Whole: This broader perspective helps us see potential blind spots in individuals and ourselves, fostering better long-term strategies. Nurturing Growth: Understanding complexity allows space for people (including ourselves) to evolve, without feeling defined by past mistakes. How to Become a Leader Who Holds Dichotomy: Question Your Assumptions: When you find yourself categorizing someone (or yourself) as "always" or "never," pause. Seek out information that challenges your current view. Explore the Root of 'Extremes': If you're stuck seeing someone as perfect or monstrous, ask yourself: how does this belief serve me? Am I avoiding something uncomfortable? Check Your Nervous System: All-or-nothing thinking spikes when we're stressed. Practice calming techniques to access a more objective mindset. Embrace the 'In-Between': Leadership isn't just about having all the answers. Model comfort with "I'm not sure yet," and invite your team to explore the nuance alongside you. The Challenge of Authentic Leadership It's important to note: This isn't about condoning harmful behavior or ignoring red flags. But it IS about becoming a leader who understands that people are messy, teams have rough patches, and even your own best intentions sometimes have unforeseen consequences. Holding dichotomy means embracing the uncomfortable truth that great strengths can co-exist with deep flaws... even within ourselves. That's where transformative leadership begins. Further Exploration: Teal Swan's video "And Consciousness" offers more depth on this concept. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27Tl8KIj6Xg] Blog Post https://tealswan.com/resources/articles/dichotomy/ Share your thoughts! How do you approach holding seemingly contradictory aspects of your team members, yourself, or leadership situations?  

Are there "good" exercises and "bad" exercises? In this episode we're going to break down why we need to stop demonizing certain movements.Learn my 3 step recipe to lose fat and keep it off without feeling miserable. Show me the three-step recipe

In the age of growing polarization, how do you tackle injustice without demonizing your enemies? Former Harvard Law School dean Martha Minow tackles that question in her 2023 Horace E. Read Memorial Lecture.

It's well documented that reporting abuse to larger systems is a daunting process. The Southern Baptist Convention is the latest organization to have been outed for the ways that it protects perpetrators of violence, especially against women and children, two categories of people whose stories are commonly dismissed in our larger society.   We're thrilled to have Sarah Stankorb on our podcast. Sarah Stankorb is the author of the national best-seller Disobedient Women. (For Libsyn only) The award-winning, Ohio-based writer talks about religion, politics, feminism, health, technology, and the public good. In Disobedient Women, she outlines how access to the internet—its networks, freedom of expression, and resources for deeply researching and reporting on powerful church figures—allowed women to begin dismantling the false authority of evangelical communities that had long demanded their submission.   In this episode, Sarah talks with us about the emotional and relational processes that empower women to share their stories and hold systems accountable for their actions. We discuss: The concept of impact vs. intent How the church enables abuse Demonizing anger The fallacies of untethered empathy The weight of speaking up Storytelling and journalism Defining bravery The trad-wife trend, and other systems that encourage women to propagate messages of inequity. Check out Episode #56: Kicking Off the New Year with Spiritual Abuse: How Anger Can Be a Vital Resource for Processing Trauma and Beginning Change, with Sarah Stankorb on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.   Show notes and transcript can be found on the Sexvangelicals website.

Today Jen's guest is journalist, filmmaker, author, and activist Andrea Chalupa. You know Andrea from her award-winning podcast Gaslit Nation that she founded with Sarah Kendzior. Fake populism. Demonizing the press. Scapegoating. Propaganda. Personal militia. All ingredients for a successful dictatorship and topics of their conversation. Andrea and Sarah collaborated on the book we are discussing today called DICTATORSHIP: IT'S EASIER THAN YOU THINK. They describe DICTATORSHIP  as “a wild ride showing the perks and pitfalls of becoming a dictator, and how to overthrow one.” Part of the book focuses on Soviet leader Joseph Stalin's genocidal famine in Ukraine in 1933. Andrea is also the writer and producer of the award-winning journalistic thriller that was produced by MGM called Mr. Jones that came out in 2019. Mr. Jones was directed by three-time Academy Award-nominee Agnieszka Holland (known for her work on Europa Europa; The Secret Garden; House of Cards; The Wire) and starring James Norton, Vanessa Kirby, and Peter Sarsgaard. Contact Booked Up: You can email Jen & the Booked Up team at: BOOKEDUP@POLITICON.COM or by writing to:  BOOKED UP  P.O. BOX 147 NORTHAMPTON, MA 01061 Get More from Jen Taub: Twitter| Money & Gossip  Substack | Author of BIG DIRTY MONEY 

Host of the "Jason in the House" podcast and former Utah Congressman Jason Chaffetz joins Fox Across America With Jimmy Failla to give his take on former Vice President Mike Pence announcing that he is suspending his 2024 Republican presidential campaign. Jimmy reacts to the pushback President Biden is receiving within his own party for continuing to support Israel in its war with Hamas. PLUS, Florida Republican Congressman Byron Donalds tells us why new House Speaker Mike Johnson is the right man for the job.   [00:00:00] Rep. Jayapal criticizes Biden's Israel approach [00:37:05] Psaki goes after House Speaker Mike Johnson [01:07:27] Jason Chaffetz   [01:13:50] Kamala pressed by '60 Minutes' about Biden's unpopularity [01:32:15] Rep. Byron Donalds [01:46:27] Lincoln Failla  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Pantile is a Christian husband and father, plus fitness influencer, men's coach, podcaster, Italian, and friend. Topics: The End of the Manosphere Shame, honor, and apologies Idolizing, Demonizing, and Humanizing our Fathers Keeping the Sabbath Holy The Joy of Being a Father to Daughters Competition Between Influencers Laying our Cards on the Table MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST "The Psychology of Atheism" - RC Sproul https://youtu.be/YinTb4jkdvs "Transforming the Inner Man" - John & Paula Sandford https://a.co/d/8wQhzzy Myron Golden https://www.youtube.com/@MyronGolden CONNECT WITH MIKE https://www.mikepantile.com/ https://instagram.com/mikepantile "Masculine Revival Podcast" https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-masculine-revival-podcast/id1694058743 DIGITAL CONFERENCE - THIRD EDITION Saturday November 11 9am-5pm Pacific on Zoom https://renofmen.com/conference Use code RENOFMEN for $5 off THE RENAISSANCE MENTORSHIP https://renofmen.com/mentorship SPONSOR Reformation Coffee.com Use code SUBFREE for one free 12oz. bag with subscription LINKS https://x.com/renofmen https://instagram.com/renofmen https://youtube.com/@renofmen https://renofmen.com

You've likely heard the saying, "Variety is the spice of life!", but when it comes to sexuality, variety is often frowned upon. In this episode, we get into the spiciness that comes from embracing sexual variety, particularly within our polyamorous throuple. . In this episode, we share how challenging outdated societal norms has increased our sexual chemistry, strengthened our relationships, and resulted in higher satisfaction both in ourselves and each other. . Remember to subscribe to our channel to stay updated with our latest content. Thank you for joining us on this journey towards understanding and acceptance. .

Are all narcissists abusive? Aren't we unfairly classifying a group of wounded people as toxic or dangerous? Tara and I address this common accusation about narcissists and other toxic people in this podcast episode.The self-help tip is how to use a detailed history of our personal background to determine if we might be the one causing the relationship problems.Join Our Newsletter!And receive weekly behind-the-scenes insights, backstories, and resources. When you sign up, receive our free video gift, "The Narcissists: Insights We Wish We Had Known Sooner." Join here! Get in Touch:YouTube: @breakingfreefromnarcabuseInstagram: @breakingfreefromnarcabuseFacebook: @breakingfreefromnarcabuseE-mail: hello@breakingfreewithkerrytara.comNewsletter: https://breakingfreewithkerryandtara.substack.com/Website: https://www.breakingfreenarcissisticabuse.com/As an Amazon affiliate, a commission is earned from qualifying purchases at no cost to you as the customer.Join our Substack and receive a free video gift, "The Narcissist: Insights We Wish We Had Known Sooner," as our thank you! Sign up here: breakingfreewithkerryandtara.substack.com.Support the show

Listen, when I tell you to buckle up and get ready for today's episode, I'm not joking. I was not prepared for the dropkick Dr. Anita Phillips laid down. The subject matter of today's episode will not be unfamiliar to you, because it is my core message, too. But today, Dr. Anita Phillips, a licensed trauma therapist, is here to talk about what's missing in the mental health conversation, why science and faith are not in conflict, why we have to stop demonizing emotions, and how to heal the nervous system. What she's about to lay out will be a repudiation of the self-help, self-healing messaging so prevalent in culture. And do you know something? I'm here for it. Dive Deeper: If you enjoy this episode with Dr. Anita, I'm sure you'll also enjoy: 355: Curt Thompson, M.D. on Why We Don't Remember Our Stories Truthfully, How to Take the Risk of Vulnerability, Why Amazon Has Made Us Fragile, and What Transformation Requires 348: Christine Caine on Why Many People Don't Experience Lasting Healing, How to Stop Focusing on the Past, and How We Are Rendered Ineffective in Life ++++++ Episode Links: Dr. Anita's Website | Instagram | Facebook Subscribe to #WinTodayShow on YouTube. Join the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome using #WinTodayShow. Get the "Win the Week" email newsletter here. ************************** This week's show partner(s): Get LMNT and a free gift with your purchase here! **************************

Does Deion Sanders believe in Deion Sanders? He's certainly not acting like a believer – in himself, the Colorado Buffaloes, or the God he proclaims when he occasionally takes a break from self-promotion. Coach Prime and Colorado's upset of #17 TCU should have been the feel-good story of college football's opening weekend, but then Deion started talking. “Deion's lack of humility and loyalty and out-of-control hypocrisy are annoying. Deion says he's coaching for the kids but mostly talks about himself. ... I've tried my best to support Deion. I can't do it anymore.” Jason and “Fearless” contributor Steve Kim debate Deion's debut, whether this “experiment” will work, and whether Coach Prime and his distractions are good for college football. Start your NFL season on September 7th with our NFL “Funslinger” Kickoff Live Recording and Watch Party. The LIVE recording will begin at 4:00 pm as Jason hosts Hall of Fame legends Brett Favre, Warren Sapp, and pro football great Seth Joyner. This is your chance to mingle with your favorite sports stars and live out your own VIP experience. Don't just watch the show – be a part of it. Mingle with the legends, enjoy great BBQ and beverages, and watch the first game of the season, Lions vs. Chiefs. Get Your Tickets NOW!! https://fearlessarmyrollcall.com/funslinger/ We want to hear from the Fearless Army!! Join the conversation in the show chat, leave a comment or email Jason at FearlessBlazeShow@gmail.com ​​Today's Sponsor: Men! Feel like it's harder to get in shape and stay in shape? Nugenix Total T is offering a complimentary bottle when you text 231-231 and enter keyword, “FEARLESS”. Text now and also get a bottle of Nugenix Thermo, their most powerful fat incinerator ever, FREE! Get 10% off Blaze swag by using code Fearless10 at https://shop.blazemedia.com/fearless Make yourself an official member of the “Fearless Army!” Support Conservative Voices! Subscribe to BlazeTV at https://get.blazetv.com/FEARLESS and get $10 off your yearly subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For additional notes and resources check out Douglas' website.Most of us have heard of the Inquisition, but may be sketchy on the details. Yet this is important stuff - an aspect of history that we definitely don't want repeating itself.DefinitionAccording to the Oxford English Dictionary, the Inquisition is "An ecclesiastical tribunal established by Pope Gregory IX c.1232 for the suppression of heresy. It was active chiefly in northern Italy and southern France, becoming notorious for the use of torture. In 1542 the papal Inquisition was re-established to combat Protestantism, eventually becoming an organ of papal government."Inquisition < Lat. inquirere, to inquire, and inquisitio (noun form).The inquisitor is the one making the inquiry.Ecclesiastical: pertaining to the church (ecclesia).Tribunal: Each session was more or less a session of court. The ecclesiastical authority, after examining the alleged heretic, hand the him (or her) over to the civil authorities, knowing full well what punishment would be inflicted.Heresy: not primarily about false teaching, but about division (Gk. haeresis). A threat to the community at least as much as a threat to doctrinal purity of the church.Combating Protestant teaching, as well as in the suppression of Muslims and Jews (esp. in the 1400s).OriginsIt is theoretically possible that some early Christians took severe measures to ensure doctrinal conformity, yet there is no evidence of this in church history until the early Middle Ages.In 385 AD Priscilla and six of her followers were beheaded at Trèves (France).Yet this event postdates the great apostasy.The church had been sliding into worldliness and biblical error for several generations.The church state was a monstrous hybrid, a creature that ought not to have existed.Before 1100 AD, local clergy maintained doctrinal discipline. At times erring members were imprisoned (without torture). Execution was rare.France and ItalyIt is arguable that the First Inquisition at Languedoc, in Southern France, in 1184, although the Inquisition had not been established as a permanent institution until the 1230s, under Pope Gregory IX. Life in prison was offered to those who recanted, execution for those who did not.The Inquisition was strong not only in France, but also in Northern Italy. Inquisitors were typically drawn from the order of Dominican monks, although Franciscans also served. These men were natural choice, given their grasp of church doctrine. (It could also have been unwise to have the parish priest put the members of his own church on the rack!)Spain, Portugal, and the New WorldMany have heard of the Spanish Inquisition, "An ecclesiastical court established in Roman Catholic Spain in 1478 and directed originally against converts from Judaism and Islam but later also against Protestants. It operated with great severity until suppressed in the early 19th century." (OED)Isabella and Ferdinand are better known for their interactions with Christopher Columbus, beginning in 1492, as well as for their expulsion of the Jews from Spain (also in 1492) along with resumption of the Reconquista (Reconquest), the effort to reclaim land and loyalty from the Muslims, dwelling in Spain since the 8th century.Many Jews and some Muslims pretended to be Christian, in order not to be captured. The last execution of the Spanish Inquisition took place in 1826, of a schoolteacher who was a deist (one who denies the God of the Bible, miracles, the incarnation, etc -- more or less than worldview of many of the founding fathers of the fledgling American republic.The Inquisition was established in Portugal in 1536. From there is reached Goa (southwest India) in 1560. The Spanish Inquisition was taken to the New World, especially notorious in Peru and Mexico.Galileo GalileiGalileo ran afoul of the Inquisition in 1633. It is not true that he was executed for promoting his idea that the earth orbited the sun, although he was censured (and censored) and placed under house arrest. Many intellectuals -- all intellectuals were Catholic in Italy and other European countries, so this was hardly a case of the Church vs. Science! -- probably agreed with Galileo, yet preferred the public not be informed of the latest scientific discoveries. They feared that a crisis of confidence might be triggered, particularly as the ignorant were unable to understand the science or theology. The church, in other words, was protecting the power structure.Persecution of WitchesPope John II opened the Vatican archives to external historians, which resulted in the confirmation of a number of executions of witches during the Inquisition. Perhaps the totals are higher, but the official count is 59 witches killed in Spain, 36 in Italy, and 4 in Portugal -- 99 all together. (Protestants killed a small number of witches, perhaps fewer than 40, in the America during the colonial period.)Torture and ExecutionAlthough mutilation was technically forbidden, in 1256 Pope Alexander V created a loophole for the inquisitor. There were many methods of torture:Forcing liquids (sometimes scalding) down the throatThe rackThumbscrewsMetal pincers (red hot)StrappadoBurningAs for execution, heretics were often burned at the stake. In the past I had heard that 100,000s had been executed -- and unfortunately repeated this figure -- yet the true total appears to be in the 1000s. (An exaggeration by opponents of the Catholic Church?) To see what the Bible says about execution, listen to my podcast on Capital Punishment (website membership and login required).The Inquisition in the 21st centuryThe Inquisition still exists today, though without the torture and death. Its current name (since 1542) is the "Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith."Lessons for todayUniformity must not be mistaken for unity.Church and state were separate in the early Christian period, and that separation was (and is) for the good of all. Jesus specifically forbade us to lead by authority and power as worldly leaders do: no lording it over others!Where there is a high degree of social solidarity (tribal regions, chiefdoms, traditional societies), leaders will need to wrestle with these issues. Don't just surrender; history need not be repeated. Foster a spirit of tolerance and respect.We ought to represent others fairly -- individuals as well as groups. Demonizing of Jews, Muslims and heterodox Christians still takes place, both without and within the church.Let's take teaching ministry seriously, but leave final judgment to God. Let's strive for an atmosphere of openness, welcoming questions and dialogue.Conclusion It is easy to condemn the Catholic Church for its extreme measures. While shock is merited, we in the modern age are likely to underestimate the seriousness (and fear) with which dissent was viewed by secular and ecclesiastical leaders, from the Middle Ages until relatively modern times.Since dissent constituted sedition, heresy was taken with the utmost seriousness.This was not an age of freedom of speech or equity in law, but an age of social solidarity.Inquisitorial measures were adopted not so much for the good of the heretic as for the good of society, by instilling fear in order to maintain conformity.Such practices are forbidden to followers of Christ.

#leviathan #satanism #dragonrouge What is the Leviathan? The sea dragon or snake of chaos. Academic overview from Mesopotamian mythology to the Demonizing operated by magicians and witches. Esoteric interpretations in Western Esotericism, Left-Hand Path, Rituals & symbols in Anton LaVey's Satanic Bible and Dragon Rouge. CONNECT & SUPPORT

Last week, a federal judge ordered the Biden administration to stop strong-arming Big Tech into silencing Americans’ free speech online in a first-of-its-kind temporary injunction. Rather than celebrating this move to uphold free speech, many legacy media outlets appear to be demonizing the very idea of protecting speech from government censorship, according to one of […]

In today's progressive climate, sexual assault charges are easy to make and hard to refute, even when they are demonstrably false. Original Article: "Demonizing Men with False Data on Sexual Abuse"

Countless conclusive studies point to the benefits of plant foods, including versatile soy beans in their myriad forms, and yet fear mongering persists about this ancient food. Listen to today's small bite sound bite for more. —————— Support this podcast today at JoyfulVegan.com/Donate Visit my website: JoyfulVegan.com Join me on an all-inclusive vegan trip: JoyfulVeganTrips.com AFFILIATE PARTNERS: Nama Juicer — Use this link and coupon code COLLEEN10 and get 10% off my favorite juicer. Plaine Products — Use this link and coupon code "compassion" for 15% off my favorite zero waste bath and body products. Complement — Use this link and coupon code "joyfulvegan" and get 10% off my favorite supplements. Thank you for listening.  

In this episode, Kimberly and Sophie explore the nuances of being public entrepreneurs and authors. They wonder aloud together about the various roles of knowledge, expertise, and experience and discuss issues such as psychedelics for women, the complexities of social media, the need for eldership, disability and sickness as an altered state, as well as healing practices outside of a hyper-fixated and individualistic framework. The common threads connecting their questions center around identities as facilitators and writers, the need for connection to community and lineages, and managing the challenges of social media and identity politics in a hyper-individualistic culture. Ultimately, they land on the beauty that comes from maturation, wisdom, and growth over time that cannot be done by a quick-fix nor in isolation.   Bio Sophie Strand is a writer based in the Hudson Valley who focuses on the intersection of spirituality, storytelling, and ecology. Her first book of essays “The Flowering Wand: Lunar Kings, Lichenized Lovers, Transpecies Magicians, and Rhizomatic Harpists Heal the Masculine” was published last year in 2022 from Inner Traditions. Her books of poetry include “Love Song to a Blue God,” “Those Other Flowers to Come” and “The Approach.” Her poems and essays have been published by Art PAPERS, The Dark Mountain Project, Poetry.org, Unearthed, Braided Way, Creatrix, Your Impossible Voice, The Doris, Persephone's Daughters, and Entropy. She has recently finished a work of historical fiction, “The Madonna Secret,” that offers an eco-feminist revision of the gospels, and will be released this summer.  She is currently researching her next epic, a mythopoetic exploration of ecology and queerness in the medieval legend of Tristan and Isolde. What She Shares: –Cultural band-aids for deeper wounds –Public and private identities –Demonizing and idolizing figures –Impact of social media and identity politics –Elderhood, wisdom, and changing perspectives   What You'll Hear: –Problematizing psychedelics  –Gendered experiences with psychedelics –Harder for women to recover after psychedelics –Cultural band-aids on wounds –Sophie addresses disabled writer label –Publishing editorial choices and confinement –Public identities and social media –Collective energy demonizing or idolizing figures –Navigating social media pressures and intuition as entrepreneurs –Is the medicine of these times insignificance? –Story of Joan of Arc –No saviors, no heroes –Creating money and wanting to be insignificant –Tensions between community, authority, and parasocial diffusion –Bodily impact of social media –Problematizing gatekeeping of knowledge and lived experiences –Risk-averseness and obsession with safety  –Safety as limited capacity to survive –Hyperfixation and hyper-individualism of healing –Impact of identity politics on youth –Maturity, wisdom, and changing perspectives –Discerning between privacy, secrecy, and transparency –Using discretion when writing memoir –Difference between rot and fermentation   Resources Website: https://sophiestrand.com/ IG: @cosmogyny  

In honor of International Women's Day (March 8), we discuss Lilith, Adam's supposed first wife, a demonized figure associated with stealing children and seducing men. But she is also an incredibly powerful and feminist figure. Who is Lilith really, and what can she tell us about the mixed multitudes of women today?

The January 6th Report: A reading of Chapter 2.7 - The Harm Caused by Demonizing Public Servants President Trump and his team's practice of naming and viciously criticizing people had real consequences. Governors, secretaries of State, State legislators, State and local election officials, and frontline election workers were subjected to public demonization and subsequent spamming, doxing, harassment, intimidation, and violent threats. The final section of chapter two details some of the harm caused. These episodes are created based on the value-for-value model - if you find value in the effort to provide an open and available reading of this document, please support the podcast at governmentunfiltered.com or patreon.com/timberlanemedia. If you'd like to provide an anonymous donation, you can go to glow.fm/insider. Follow the show on Twitter @GovUnfiltered or on Facebook at facebook.com/governmentunfiltered.

Guests: Dr. Peter Hotez, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Michael Edison Hayden, Hunter WalkerThe first primary fight of 2024. Tonight: How Ron DeSantis is demonizing public health to defeat Donald Trump. Then, more newly released text messages between Mark Meadows and Republican members of Congress. This time warnings of violence—and antifa conspiracy theories. Plus, as the special counsel ramps up, the sad retreat of Trump's judge in Florida. And Senator Elizabeth Warren on the bold policy wins for Biden and the Democrats. 

The global elite are using environmental, social, and governance initiatives in order to impose Marxism on our nation. But just like we've done with Critical Race Theory and Queer Theory, we can defeat ESG. Enter the Clinton Global Initiative. Today, Liz uses the words of the ESG Czar and elitist Dems themselves to define the threat, expose its widespread infiltration of our nation, and lay out the next steps to demolishing it. They are plotting something big, and you need to know about it. This is The Liz Wheeler Show. -- Say goodbye to puffiness and bags today! Go to https://genucel.com/LIZ right now to try risk free! And if you order with promo code LIZ, you'll get an instant 10% off your order. -- Cozy Earth provides the softest, most luxurious sheets on the planet. Save 35% on Cozy Earth bamboo bedding at https://cozyearth.com/liz35. -- Whether you're buying gas or groceries, earn cash back on every purchase with Upside. Download the app today and use promo code LIZ5 to get $5 or more cash back on your first purchase of $10 or more. 00:00 - Welcome to The Liz Wheeler Show 06:36 - How we've defeated Marxism 16:26 - Clinton: If you disagree with ESG, you're evil 22:47 - "A just and equitable energy transition" 29:21 - Demonizing capitalism at the core of ESG 36:27 - Government picks winners through carbon credits 40:03 - They want to change the charters of World Bank 44:06 - Unilever CEO: Anti-woke backlash is dangerous 47:12 - UN ESG Czar: We'll find the money somewhere 49:28 - This is who will control us under ESG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices