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Group Guide Use this guide to help your group discussion as you meet this week. 2 Samuel 21 Chet Phillips Download TranscriptGood morning. My name is Chet. I'm one of the pastors here. If you will grab a Bible and go to 2 Samuel, chapter 21. We've been working our way through 1 and 2 Samuel and we have reached what commentators call the epilogue of 2 Samuel that the main story has ended.And in the final four chapters, we're going to be in chapter 21. In the final four chapters, we're going to have six pictures that are kind of closing pictures on the kingship of David. And they are not in chronological order. They are in a thematic order. And they're meant to kind of sum up the picture of David for us.The actual story of David's death and Solomon becoming king, that doesn't happen until 1 Kings. You got to work all the way through into 1 Kings for that to kind of to pick up there. So, what this is is almost like the movie's ended, the end credits are rolling, and then it's cutting to different scenes or showing you different pictures of things to try to kind of give you the last picture that it wants you to have of King David. And so, we're going to see two of those pictures today. Now, I heard one pastor put it this way in regards to this text.It's not difficult to understand, but there are aspects of it that are difficult to accept. And so, we're going to go through this text that has some difficulties in it for us. Our hope is to understand why it's here. What was the author trying to tell the people in the original the original hearers? What how would they have understood this?What are we trying to see about David? And then as from our standpoint, what should we do with a text like this? And how do we understand this kind of text? And so hopefully we'll be edified by it, pointed towards Jesus in it. But let's pray and then we'll jump in.Lord, we ask for your mercy. We ask for your grace. and we ask that we would honor you well in the reading and the studying of your word and in submission to it. May your spirit be at work and help us to love Jesus more in Jesus name. Amen.Chapter 21 verse one. Now there was a famine in the days of David for three years year after year and David sought the face of the Lord. Okay, so famine in this region is not uncommon, but three years of it is is getting bad. And we're told that David starts asking the Lord. We don't know exactly when he began, but he's seeking the Lord to understand what's going on here. it's starting to seem like one of the covenantal curses, which is in the in Deuteronomy and Leviticus, if they don't follow the law, it says that your your crops won't yield their fruit.You you will find that your trees don't produce. And so he's starting to go and ask the Lord, is something going on? What's happening here? And this is what happened. Says David sought the face of the Lord.And the Lord said, there is blood guilt on Saul and on his house because he put the Gibeonites to death. So the king called the Gibeonites and spoke to them. Now the Gibeonites were not of the people of Israel, but of the remnant of the Amorites. Although the people of Israel had sworn to spare them, Saul sought to strike them down in his zeal for the people of Israel and Judah. Now, there are several things we need to consider that are going on right here in this text.One is Saul was the original king. Saul is not king anymore. Saul is dead. But there is guilt on Saul, on Saul's house. This blood guilt on Saul. in Saul's house for something that Saul did and the entire nation is paying for it.There's a famine in the land because of blood guilt. Now, blood guilt is a specific thing in the law that is the shedding of innocent blood. And so, there's blood guilt because Saul led the people to attack the Gibeonites. And it says they weren't the Gibeonites aren't the people of Israel, but the people of Israel had promised to protect them. Now, that going to take a little history lesson.That happens in Joshua chapter 9. So, Joshua is sent in with the people of Israel to take over the land. They're they're marching through. They're supposed to get rid of all the Amorites. Well, the Amorites who live in Gibby find out that they're coming and they think this isn't going to go well.So, they come up with a trick to make it seem like they're from another place. They show up. They meet with the people of Israel and they make a covenant with them. People of Israel shouldn't have made this covenant. They should have consulted the Lord, but they make it.When they find out they've been tricked and that the Gibeonites aren't from a far land, but they're from right here and they're a part of the people group they're supposed to get rid of, the people of Israel are like,"Let's kill them."And Joshua and the elders say,"We can't. We promised that we wouldn't. We co we signed the Lord up in covenant with them that we would not kill them."So we we can't. Then we would make it seem like God is a liar and he is not. And so we have to keep this promise.Well, Saul in his zeal not for the Lord, but for the people of Israel and Judah. So, he's running around going,"Israel, Israel, Judah, Judah, Judah, oi, oi, oi."Stuff like that. He's super zealous for his people. He decides the Gibeonites, who've been here forever, who are a subjugated people, we're just going to kill all of them. And so, this would have been a massacre.These people would not have been, they were surrounded by the people of Israel. They were servants to the people of Israel. they would not have been in a position to defend themselves. And he just starts killing them. That story, this is all we get of that story. There's no place that tells us that anywhere else in the text.And so David says,"Why is there a famine?"And God says,"Saul broke a 400year-old covenant that he was supposed to keep."So there's a couple of things. One is God expects you to keep your promises. We ought to be people who keep our promises. Now, if you want to not make a lot of promises, that's fine. Like, if if today you came over to me and said,"Why haven't you given me $5?You've sinned against me."I might would argue,"No, I haven't. That's not like a thing I have to do. I have not sinned against you."But if I had promised to give you $5 and then didn't give it to you, have I sinned against you? Yes. And have I sinned against the Lord?Yes. So somehow in our agreement, the Lord gets involved. He binds covenants together. Now they specifically had done it in the name of the Lord. But even as we make agreements with one another, we can still sin against God by being the type of people who don't keep up with our end of the agreement.And we'll say things like,"Yeah, but we made that deal like 10 years ago."This was 400 years old, and Saul was meant to keep it.Here's the other thing that's happening in this text. Saul was the representative head for the people of Israel. So as king, he can sin on their behalf and lead them all into sin. He's the representative head of the people of Israel of his family. And so he sins and it spreads.The consequences spread. And David as the representative head of the people of Israel now is going to have to figure it out. That's why it says he calls the Gibeonites. When he finds this out, he's got to fix the problem. Now, we don't think about headship that often, but one of the New Testament pictures we're given, it's Old and New Testament, is that husbands are the head of their family.They're head of their wife. They're the head of the household. So, I want to say to husbands in the room, every problem in your house is your problem. You don't get to say,"Well, that's her thing. Well, she's the one who deals with the kids.Well, she told me she didn't want me to be involved in that, so we'll just see how it goes."That's not how it works. David doesn't get to go,"Well, that was Saul's fault. take it up with Saul. Oh, he's dead. Let's move on. David has to try to figure out this problem because he's the representative head for the people of Israel.So, that's where we are. That's what's happening at this moment in the text. Okay.So, he's called the Gibeonites.Verse three. And David said to the Gibeonites,"What shall I do for you? And how shall I make atonement that you may bless the heritage of the Lord?"There's blood, guilt, there's sin. There needs to be atonement. How can we atone for this sin?That's what he's asking. The Gibeonites said to him,"It is not a matter of silver or gold between us and Saul or his house. Neither is it for us to put any man to death in Israel."And he said,"What do you say that I shall do for you?"So he calls them together and says,"How do we make this right? How do we atone for this?"And they say,"Is it sitting the sort of thing that we can settle out of court? It's not the sort of thing that's not a matter of silver and gold.You can't just pay off this debt with money. And then they say,"And we're not allowed to put people to death. That's not the position that we're in."And then they stop talking. Because what they're saying to him is,"But you can put people to death."So he says,"What do you want me to do for you?"Because there's a blood debt.Verse 5. They said to the king,"The man who consumed us and planned to destroy us so that we should have no place in all the territory of Israel, let seven of his sons be given to us, so that we may hang them before the Lord at Gibeah of Saul, the chosen of the Lord."And the king said,"I will give them."So they said,"We want seven of his sons. He killed us in our place. We want to kill them in his place. in his location. We want to hang them before the Lord as a representative sacrifice.That's what they're going to propose. David says,"We can do that."So, they're going to take these seven sons, seven relatives of Saul because Saul is dead, and they're going to make them pay this blood debt. Now, it's not equal because for Saul to try to eradicate them is basically what they're saying. He tried to wipe us out of here. I seriously doubt he'd only killed seven men.So what they request is representative atonement. And even if it's horrific and gruesome, this idea of rounding these guys up, going to their home, knocking on the door, and saying,"Hey, you're related to Saul. You've got to come. You're going to pay this debt."And having to go kill them publicly, have a public execution. At least the impulse should make some sense to us.If you found out that in North Korea they had overthrown the rule of the Kims and that they had gone into the royal palaces and they had killed every Kim they could find, we go,"Well, that I mean I understand it. I understand that they don't want that household, that family rising up again. I understand that they're trying to make them pay for all that they've done in their um ruling over them and their hardship."It's like we can understand the impulse even if there's parts of it that are revuls repulsive to us. But they asked for seven and David says yes. And then it says this verse 7.But the king spared Mephibosheth the son of Saul's son Jonathan because of the oath of the Lord that was between them between David and Jonathan the son of Saul. Now we don't exactly know when this took place but we know it does seem like it's after Mephibosheth has been found and is apart. Then it says,"The king took the two sons of Rizpah, the daughter of Aiah, whom she bore to Saul, Armoni and Mephibosheth."That's a different Mephibosheth. That's uncle Mephibosheth. And the five sons of Merab, the daughter of Saul, whom she bore to Adriel, the son of Barzillai, the Meholathite.If you remember Barzillai from a couple days ago, the 80-year-old man, that's not him. It's a different Barzillai. So, we got two Mephibosheth, two Barzillai. and he gave them into the hands of the Gibeonites, and they hanged them on the mountain before the Lord, and the seven of them perished together. They were put to death in the first days of the harvest at the beginning of the barley harvest. Now, this would have been a scant barley harvest or a non-existent barley harvest, but right at the beginning of the barley harvest, in the middle of this famine, which the Gibeonites are also having to deal with the famine, they hang them and put them to death.This next part is very sad. Then Rispa, the daughter of Aiiah, took sackcloth and spread it for herself on the rock from the beginning of the harvest until rain fell upon them from the heavens. Now, the beginning of the harvest is in April. Guaranteed normal rainy season. That's the starting of the dry season.Normal raining season doesn't start till September, October. Rain is almost non-existent during that middle period. It is possible there was some rain that came sooner, but it's also possible she was doing this for months. She did this until rain fell from the heavens and she did not allow the birds of the air to come upon them by day or the beasts of the field by night. So she sets up a vigil.She was not able to save her sons and her nephews from death, but she goes and camps out in front of them. She's not going to let birds pick their eyes out. And she's not going to let beasts come by and eat them. And she sits in front of them while they bake in the sun, while they rot, while they decompose. And she gives them as much honor as she can possibly give them, which is the only thing she knows how to do.It's horrific. But she has two sons and she's not going to let them be dishonored any further than they have to be.Verse 11. When David was told what Rispa, the daughter of Aiah, the concubine of Saul, had done, David went and took the bones of Saul and the bones of his son Jonathan from the men of Jabeshgilead, who had stolen them from the public square of Bethshan when the Philistines had hanged them on the day the Philistines killed Saul on Gilboa. Those are all events that have been we've gone through previously in 1 and 2 Samuel. And he brought up from there the bones of Saul and the bones of his son Jonathan. And they gathered the bones of those who were hanged.And they buried the bones of Saul and his son Jonathan in the land of Benjamin and Za in the tomb of Kish his father. And they did all that the king commanded. And after that God responded to the plea for the land. David finds out what she's doing and he goes,"Okay, they're still hanging there."He's going to finish putting into this. He goes and gets the bones of Saul and Jonathan, the bones of the men who've been hanged, and he buries them.And after that, God responds to the police. So this agreement made between David and the Gibeonites, God honors the payment, accepts the atonement of blood for blood, and responds to the plea. That's the first picture that we're given that it's about to immediately swap to another picture. We're going to take a moment when we get done with both of them to try to understand what is it saying to them. How would they have understood this?And then how do we understand it? So second picture, that's first picture.Second picture, there was war again. And this is again not in chronological order. There's no really these are just kind of floating out there. There was war again between the Philistines and Israel. And David went down together with his servants, and they fought against the Philistines.And David grew weary. And Ishbi Benob, one of the descendants of the giants, whose spear weighed 300 shekels of bronze, and who was armed with a new sword, thought to kill David. But Abashai, the son of Zerui, came to his aid, and attacked the Philistine, and killed him. Then David's men swore to him,"You shall no longer go out with us to battle, lest you quench the lamp of Israel."There's several things that are going to happen in this section. First, we see that David at some point was getting older, was getting tired.They said,"Look, you can't go out with us."So, they're giving some explanation to why David quit going out with the army the way that he used to. We see Abashai, the son of Zerui, who's shown up consistently throughout this, showing up and saving David's life. We also see a giant and there's going to be several giants in this text. And so I have a couple of things to say when it comes to the idea of giants. One, this does not have to be the most fantastic thing in your mind.The idea that there are giants. There are giants in the Bible. We're going to talk a little bit about the fantastic side of that in a second. But it doesn't have to be the most fantastic side of things. I want to show y'all a picture.This is a picture. I had AI put two pictures together, but the guy in the middle is 5 foot seven, 5 foot eight. He would walk amongst us and not really stand out. You wouldn't be like,"Wow, what an average fellow."That's always you just be here fine. To his left is a tribe of pygmies.This was taken recently. They exist in Africa in the jungles. The average height of the pygmy tribes is about 5t tall for males. So they're about 5t tall. To his right in South Sudan, there are the Dinka people who have whole families at the average height is 6'5.If the Pygmies had to go fight the Dinka, they might be like,"Oh my goodness, those guys are huge."They may say,"We spied them out and they look like they made us feel like grasshoppers."So all I'm saying, the whole point of showing you this, other than I think the picture is neat looking, is that that's just normal genetics at play right now. These families of giants were just families that had genetics that we're playing into they're really big. And in a world where the biggest baddest guy kills people and gets all the women, he can have a whole lot of children. And so what we have is several families, sons of Anoch, sons of Rafa, that just were really big. And there's several giants.It doesn't have to be this big fantastic thing. You can pull that picture down. The other thing is, just side note, there are some things in the Bible that we don't have all the answers to. How exactly does this work? How many were there?What did they look like? Why does this one guy we're about to read about have six fingers and six toes? I don't know. But if you get on the internet, you can get sucked into a black hole of weird stuff that is unhelpful. And there are people who some are I would say lack wisdom or misguided and I would say some who are evil and demonically led who are trying to pull people into the oddest corners of the Bible.And they want to tell you that well you really got to find out. We we've got to we got to get behind this thing. We got to figure it out. We got to get underneath it. There's something really going on.There's a secret in the Bible and you got to hold it like this and squint with your left eye. It's like what are you talking about? That that's not how it works. So whenever there's like this mystery, this hidden thing, this secret thing, only we know about it. We figured out where the lost 12 tribes went.All this mess, the Bible is extremely clear. There was a mystery. It's been revealed in Christ. All the wisdom and knowledge is found in Christ. He's the revealing of God's promises.The book of Revelation, which is going to reveal, pull back the curtain and show you, it's the revelation of Jesus Christ. It is not unclear. So, if somebody's pulling you into some weird niche thing and they're like,"You have to know this."If I did, can I tell you, it would be in here very clearly. Do you know how many times Paul repeats himself? If I had to know it, he'd have written it in like four of his letters.If it was the most important thing, like it would be showing up and stuff. Now, there are times where we're basing some information off of one piece of little thing we have, but the non-essential pieces of the faith is clear. The revelation of Christ is clear. So, I would suggest you do what David does, what his mighty men do here, which is put the giants to death and then live your life free of them. So, if there's weird little things you like to get into, get done with that and live your life in the joy and the freedom and the hope of the gospel and the clarity of the scriptures.That's all I'm going to yell at you about that at this moment.Verse 18. After this, there was again war with the Philistines at Gob or Gob. Then Cib Cibekiah the Hushathite struck down Saf who was one of the descendants of the giants. And there was again war with the Philistines at Gob. And Elhan the son of Jaier Orahim the Bethlehemite struck down Goliath the Gitite, the shaft of whose spear was like a weaver's beam.Okay, Goliath the Gitite is just another way of saying Goliath of Gath, which means a whole lot of ink has been spilled over this one verse where people are talking about what does this mean? And there's all kinds of weird theories like Elhanan must have been David's nickname. I don't think so. Couple of options for who this Goliath of Gath is. One, there were two guys named Goliath.That's possible. We already ran into two Mephibosheths and two Barzillais. Two, Goliath is a title, not a name. Three, there is a textual issue here and it's supposed to say brother of Goliath of Gath, which is what sec first Chronicles, I have it written down, 1st Chronicles 20:5 says that Elhanan killed his brother. And there are only a few places in the Old Testament we have very trustw trustworthy manuscripts, but it's possible that we're just missing a word here.Anyway, we're not going to spend any more time on that. But he kills a giant.Verse 20. And there was again war at Gath. It's verse 20. And there was a man of great stature who had six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot, 24 in number. He also was descended from the giants.So there's some genetic anomalies going on here. Also, whenever they start telling you how much their clothes weighed or how many fingers they had or whatever, usually those people are going to die. And I think they just count that out and weigh it later. I don't know if he was swinging his spear and they were like ducking and being like,"Does his hand look weird?"I think maybe they figured it out later. I high-fived him.It felt like a lot. All right, verse 21. And when he taunted Israel, Jonathan, the son of Shimi, David's brother, struck him down. These four were descended from the giants in Gath, and they fell by the hand of David and by the hand of his servants. And those are the two pictures we're going to look at today.Now, the first thing I want to ask quickly is why? What is this serving? In the epilogue of David, what point is this making? I think the first story is reminding us, putting in our head that David is sorting out the leftover problems from Saul. That some of the problems that happened during David's reign weren't even David's fault.He He's coming in and fixing problems caused by Saul. I also think it's showing that even when David had negative things happen in his reign between his house and Saul's house, it wasn't David just seeking to get revenge on Saul. That David was trying to navigate difficult situations. And at the end of this, he even tries to show as much honor as he can to them by burying them even though the Gibeonites hadn't treated him that well. I think that's the first story.David as representative head is fixing problems on behalf of the nation, fixing problems left by Saul and not trying to have a ton of hostility between his house and Saul's house. I think the second picture is, hey, you remember how there used to be giants? You know how there aren't anymore? Y'all should be thankful to David. That's the second picture is just the Philistines used to be a big problem after David.They're not a big problem. Giants used to be a big problem after David and his mighty men. They're not a big problem. like it's just a picture of remember that David went to war for us. Remember that David cleared out problems. Remember that David defended us.I think that's basically what that second picture is doing. Now for us as we read this story and we try to understand how should we think about things like this.The first thing that I would recommend to us is that there's something going on with the idea of blood guilt. This idea of collective guilt, this idea of headship, representative headship that has guilt on us that we ought to consider. And I specifically had this in mind as we're going into Fourth of July and celebrating this this, you know, America 250. You I'm glad America's been here for 250 years. And if the Lord delays his return, I hope America hits another 250.I hope there's an America 500 and that all the states in the union allow fireworks and it's a blessed occasion. But I hope that the next 250 years are years of peace, justice, righteousness, goodness. I hope they're years of obedience. I hope they're years of worship. I hope that this isn't just a a pagan nation that exists for a long time, a powerful nation that exists for a long time.I hope it's a faithful nation. And we ought to consider if there is shared guilt and blood guilt that can spread to peoples and to a nation and that can pollute the land. The Lord even talks about when sexual sin in Leviticus, he says that the land will vomit you out because they've piled up this sin. Then we ought to be people who pray for our nation, for our leaders, who repent for our nation, for our leaders. I came across this quote as I was studying this this week, and I want to share it with you. says,"We think of the unknown slaves who died in despair on southern plantations, the unknown immigrants who died in squalor outside northern factories, and the unknown faces of infant children today who will never see the light of day because of the sins of their mothers and the conspiracy of a wicked society."None of these names are unknown to God.None of the crimes forgotten in the annals of his perfect justice. How great is the blood guilt on this land as with the land of so many other nations that have already fallen under the sword of God's providential justice. So may the Lord bless us, but may he be merciful on us. And may we be people who pray for the grace and the mercy of the Lord and for things to change and for things to be good and for there to be righteousness here. And the idea that everything the US does is excellent because the US did it.Let us not be fooled into believing that. But let us be people who long for another kingdom where certain things never take place. I think that's one of the things that we should see in this text as we consider the idea of blood guilt and shared guilt and representative headship. May we be repentant and prayerful and hopeful in the light of God's goodness to move forward well. But I think there's a problem in the middle of that that we have to reckon with.When we read this story, we we see that there's shared guilt, which is foreign to us. Feels wrong. That Saul could commit a sin and that it would be on his family and that it would the whole nation would have to pay for it and then Saul's children would have to pay for it feels wrong. And that God would accept the sacrifice at the end feels wrong. You almost want God to show up at the end and go that y'all did this wrong.Why are you rounding up people and killing them for something Saul did? But he doesn't. He says he accepts. He accepts the plea for the land. And so there's part of us that is like,"This doesn't feel fair.This feels off."We want to look at this text and go,"This text, this is unfair. That idea is unfair. And therefore, it's unjust and therefore wrong. And maybe God's evil."That's kind of the track we follow. So I want to share a story with you, and I'm kind of coming at this from the side to try to help us wrap our head around something.So we're going to change subjects for just a second. I want to read a story. This was recently posted online by Nouaga, if I'm pronouncing that correctly. He's Japanese. He wrote this story, posted it online.Some of you may have seen it, maybe you haven't. I want to read it to you. He says,"USA, a Mexican restaurant. We had not yet ordered anything and the food was already arriving. Chips, salsa, unrequested, free.I stopped the waiter. We have not earned these. They just come with the table, man. Okay.Now, he didn't say,"We've not ordered these."He's Japanese. He said,"We have not earned these."There's something going on here for him. Let's see what happens. They come with the table. In my land, hospitality is a debt.Every gift creates an obligation weighed carefully, returned in the proper season with interest of feeling. Here, the gift arrives before you have even proven you can pay for dinner. This is not an appetizer. This is a declaration. We trust you.Eat. chips hit the table and he starts having psychological problems. He is working his best to process what on earth is happening. And it is culturally cross so many lines for him that they've made a declaration of trust. Now, do you feel well trusted when chips hit the table? I don't think you've ever thought about it.I ate with the gravity the moment deserved. People are snacking, eating chips. He's eating with gravity over here. And then I must report this calmly. The basket emptied and a new one appeared.Did we? Like he's trying to What is happening? Refill. The waiter said it's bottomless. Bottomless.They have wells of salsa. The supply lines of this nation are beyond anything my ancestors imagined. My friend warned me,"Don't fill up on chips, dude. Too late."I had accepted three baskets. Honor demanded each one be finished.An unfinished gift is an insult. By the time my actual food arrived, I was a ruined man. This is a trap for a Japanese person because if you finish the chips, they're going to give you more. But he has to finish the chips or he's dishonoring the whole group of people that have brought him here. He's dishonoring those who have handed to him.He's got to honor the gift. He's got to finish the chips. And when he does it, another basket arrives. He says,"Thank you."And goes back to eating with the gravity the moment demands. It says this,"I was not hungry.I was not comfortable. I had been defeated by a courtesy."Generosity that arrives before the request cannot be repaid. It can only be survived. I know the rule. I have made my peace with the basket.One basket. Two at the most. Who am I deceiving? There is no number of baskets I would refuse. The trust of a nation is in that salsa and I intend to honor all of it.Now, have you ever been in a Mexican restaurant and thought,"The trust of the nation is in this salsa. I must honor their trust."Not once, not ever. And as he describes this to you, it's like,"What are you even talking about? How is this an honor shame situation? This is we're at a restaurant.How are you having to honor their gift? They're just giving you chips. Like the it doesn't compute for us. And what happens when we interact with someone who has a completely different culture because you've just been trained in a culture. You've just been equipped in one.And there are things that are ingrained in you. If I'm somewhere and there are no seats and there's a lady, I have to get up. And I'll say,"Here, you have the seat."And if they say,"No, you sit."Then we both just stand because I can't sit back down because I'll die inside and think about it later. I'll ride in my truck later and be like,"I was sitting. They were standing.What have I not?"Like it messes with me because it's been it's built into me. We We all have these things. He has that. So he's overthinking chips where we're all free and we can explain it to him, but he can't not feel it. He can't not feel the chips sitting in the basket.I'm sure there was a moment when he was thinking,"Don't eat But he's like,"I have to or I'm bringing shame and not handling this well and I've got to be thankful and the trust of the nation is in this salsa, whatever that means."Now, what happens when we interact with people of other cultures like that is that we'll often look at them and go,"Huh, that's how y'all think about that? That's interesting. That's not how we think about it, but that's interesting. It's it's weird. You might ask more questions, but there's this level of humility.We'll read things in the biblical text where we're bringing our same American, Western sensibilities. We'll run into something that we don't understand and we'll go,"Well, that's wrong. Feels unfair to me. Unfair means unjust. Unjust means wrong.Wrong means evil. If God's like this, then he's unfair. Unjust, wrong, evil. I don't have to follow him. I don't have to believe him."and we will come with the most insane level of blind confidence that if it goes against my sensibilities, I'm right, it's wrong, and God can be dismissed.Now, in this situation, if we're going to have a handful of humility and a handful of blind confidence, and we have to choose who we're going to interact with, God or noaga, who gets humility and who gets confidence? I'd say let's hit Nounaga with blind confidence and let's walk towards God with some humility. But we so often just go, it feels sideways to me, so it must be wrong. And if I feel it, then it's wrong and so this can't be good and therefore I can get rid of it. What ought to happen when we hit a text and we go,"Wait a second.Headship guilt. Wait a second. Blood sacrifice from family members to pay this back. There's blood guilt. I don't understand that.What we ought to realize is there's something wrong in my understanding. I'm missing a piece and I've got to submit to this because God has authority over me and he's right. I'm not wrong. If God is real and we believe that he's real and that he's over all things, then we should expect to find things in the Bible that confront us and that correct us. If every time you run into one of those, God has to conform to you, well then you're God and you're in charge.So, we should expect there's going to be moments like this. And y'all, you you can come to the scriptures and go, I don't understand that, but I'll submit to it. I don't understand exactly how that works, but I'll I'll believe it. And that exact same framework I just gave you, you use all the time. You use it, you've used it with your parents, you've used it with a mechanic, you use it with an accountant, you've used it with a doctor.They explain something to you and you don't go,"In order for me to take this medicine, I'm I too must become a doctor. You just go,"I don't understand. I don't understand half the words you just said, but I trust you. And we come to the scriptures and we'll read something we don't understand and go, I guess it must be wrong. I guess I can dismiss God.And that is the most arrogant, prideful, nonsensical position to hold. This is hard to understand. It's hard to It's easy to understand. It's hard to accept. It's hard to get our jump past our sensibilities.This idea of guilt that spreads. But what that means is that there's more to sin than you understand. There's more to sin than you realize. If sexual sin can pollute the land, and if blood guilt can pollute the land, and if it can be shared down to families, and if everybody can pay for it, there's more to sin than you understand. It's actually more dangerous than you think it is.It's like if you tell a child to wash their hands and they look at their hands and go,"They're not dirty."It's like,"That's not how it works."Your hands could be coated in diseases. We don't know. Just wash your hands. And knowing you, they probably are. Go wash your hands.Like, that's And we're like, well, that's not how sin works or this sin isn't a big deal or it's just my sin or it's just their sin or it should it's like that's not how it works. And we should look at passages like this and realize there's more to it and it's more dangerous and it's more heinous. And that we should walk with some level of humility. And whether you like it or not, this idea of representative headship and representative atonement, it's the exact situation you find yourself in. We had a representative named Adam who is the representative head over all of humanity.And he rebelled against God. And we've all been born into Adam into sin because of what he did. This is why the Bible will say things like,"In Adam all die."When you were born, before you got a birth certificate, you were theologically, metaphorically handed an undated death certificate. It's a guarantee because we're in Adam and his sin has spread. and it has to be paid for. And if we read something like this and go there's a 23 and me roundup where they went and got these guys to have their blood pay for this debt and we we repulsed by it.But there's a reality of Jesus showed up to pay a blood debt so that there might be forgiveness. That's what Hebrews 9:22 says. Indeed, under the law, almost everything is purified with blood and without the shedding of blood, there is no forgiveness of sins. So that Jesus has to come pay a debt. So that in this story, it's as if David were to respond and say,"Well, Saul sinned on behalf of the people.He was the king. I'll pay the debt on behalf of the people. I'm the king. I'll be their new representative. Hang me up."the gruesome picture of a son being stripped and impaled before his mother to be laid out in the sun to die on behalf of others for sin he didn't commit is the exact picture of the cross and the exact hope that we have that there was a representative head who did not sin on beha our behalf but saves on our behalf who paves on our behalf This is what 1 Corinthians 15:21-22 says.For as by a man came death, by a man has come also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive. I want to read a quote by Charles Simeon in reference to this passage. He was a pastor in England. He says,"The blood of Saul's sons was poured forth as a sacrifice to national justice and as a means of averting the divine displeasure."And it was considered by God as an atonement for the sin which Saul had committed.How much more then will God accept in our behalf the blood of his own son who was sent into the world for the express purpose that he might expedate our guilt and procure for us reconciliation with our offended God. You are either in Adam alone or you're in Christ. We're all in Adam and you can stand in Adam and be under guilt or you can have Christ be your representative head to pay the guilt for you. And you don't have to understand how that works. You just need to understand that it works.That you can humbly walk to the Lord and say,"I don't exactly know how guilt works. I don't exactly know how sin works this way. I know that I've sinned, but I don't know how it works that I'm under this curse. But I understand that you're willing to accept the sacrifice of Jesus. You're willing to accept his atoning blood.You're willing to let him pay on my behalf. And I want him to pay on my behalf. I want to be saved. I want to be rescued. I want him to be my representative head.And you don't have to understand exactly how that works, but you just need to know that that's how it works. And that we get to have Jesus represent us to the father so that we might be forgiven. And if Jesus represents you to the father, you are forgiven. The atoning sacrifice has been paid. So, may we read texts like this with a level of humility, and may we read texts like this in a way that helps us appreciate the goodness of Christ on our behalf.The band's going to come back up.In a moment, we're going to receive communion, which is where we as Christians take time to remind ourselves of the hope of the gospel. We have communion elements set up in the front here. Here we have them in the back. And in that corner there, if you have a gluten allergy, we have a a gluten-free table. And what we do when we take communion is we remind ourselves that there is blood that has been shed on our behalf, that an atoning sacrifice has been paid, that the debt has been covered, that Jesus Christ really came for the express purpose to bridge and reconcile us back to God.It is something for Christians to partake in where we take the body where Jesus said on the night he was betrayed he took bread and he said this is my body broken for you and he gave it to them and said take this and then he took a cup and he said this is my blood shed for the forgiveness of sins take drink and so we take the bread reminding us of the body of Christ that's broken we take the cup we drink reminding us of the blood that was shed and the new covenant that was made with us and we take it reminding ourselves that the atonement has been made.If you are not a Christian, then do not take communion. But we would invite you to come to know Christ and to ask him to be your representative head to rescue you and to get you out of this problem.Let's pray.Lord, may we approach you with humility. May we honor your sacrifice and your generosity and your grace. And Lord, may we hide behind the representative sacrifice of Christ that pays for sin. Trusting in you and you alone in Jesus name. Amen.When you are ready, take and eat.

It's Friday, July 3rd, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Ethiopian Christian convert from Islam attacked and forced to flee As a child in Gawo Kebe, Ethiopia, Taha Dinka faithfully attended the mosque and adhered to his community's Islamic beliefs. He never imagined his life would ever take a different direction, reports International Christian Concern. In 2019, Dinka heard the Gospel and decided to follow Jesus. He said, “When I accepted Christ, I felt peace in my life. I believed God had rescued me from darkness.”   However, the decision that brought him hope also opened the door for rejection, threats, and persecution. Soon after his conversion, Dinka began facing strong opposition from those closest to him because of his faith in Christ.    Dinka said, “People I loved turned against me, and some even told me I had betrayed my family and my religion. Others warned me that I would suffer or die if I continued following Christ.”   Christian converts from Islam in Muslim-majority areas often face violence and even death threats. In August 2025, Dinka said, “I was violently attacked and forcefully removed from my home because I had refused to renounce Christianity. The attacks left me injured and traumatized. I was beaten because I would not deny Jesus. At that moment, I realized my life was truly in danger.”  He was forced to flee in search of safety. In Matthew 10:22, Jesus said, "You will be hated by everyone because of Me, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved.” House Speaker Johnson puts SAVE Act in budget reconciliation bill Here in the United States, On Wednesday. House Speaker Mike Johnson said he is aiming to push the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, or SAVE America Act, through a third budget reconciliation bill, reports NewsNation. Johnson's remarks came shortly after President Trump canceled a signing ceremony for a sweeping bipartisan housing package, saying he will not sign the legislation until the Senate passes the voter ID bill. The SAVE America Act would require proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections and the presentation of an ID to cast a ballot. The bill passed the House, but has stalled in the Senate, where Democrats have vowed to oppose it, leaving it short of the votes needed to overcome a filibuster. Senate Republican Majority Leader John Thune of South Dakota has repeatedly dismissed Trump's calls to eliminate or reform the filibuster in order to pass the bill. Johnson talked to the president about adding the SAVE America Act to the National Defense Authorization Act or NDAA so that the entire bill including the funding of the troops and the SAVE America Act would only need a simple majority vote.  Here's Speaker Johnson at the Wednesday press conference. JOHNSON: “The SAVE America Act, as passed in February unanimously by all Republicans -- and that's components of the proof of citizenship to register to vote and voter ID when you show up to vote, that will be merged onto the [National Defense Authorization Act] and transmitted to the Senate as one bill. That's the most efficient, effective way to do it.” Call your two Senators at 202-224-3121 and urge them, whether they are Democrat or Republican, to support the National Defense Authorization Act which has the SAVE America Act added to it. Clarence Thomas: Birthright citizenship devalues what it means to be American citizen In a lengthy dissent, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas took the majority to task for interpreting the Constitution to mean that citizenship is automatically conferred on anyone born in the United States, regardless of the legal status of the parents, Thomas argued that the ruling “devalues” what it means to be an American citizen. In the 6-3 decision on June 30th, the majority held that an executive order President Donald Trump issued on the first day of his second term violated the Constitution. The order directed that only children born on American soil to legal residents are automatically citizens of the United States. The Fourteenth Amendment states, in part, “All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.” In his dissent, Thomas, joined by Justice Neil Gorsuch, noted as Trump previously argued, that the Fourteenth Amendment was passed in the immediate aftermath of the Civil War. It was in direct response to the Dred Scott v. Sandford Supreme Court decision of 1857, which held that blacks were not citizens. Thomas wrote, “Both the Civil Rights Act [of 1866] and the Citizenship Clause [of the Fourteenth Amendment] guaranteed citizenship to persons born and domiciled in the United States regardless of their race. Neither guaranteed citizenship to persons who were not domiciled in the United States.” He added, “Blacks were entitled to citizenship because they were Americans. They had no other homeland, owed no allegiance to any foreign power, and were subject to no other authority,” Under Trump's proposal, birthright citizenship would be limited to those with at least one parent who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Babies born to temporary visitors or people who entered the country illegally would not be citizens at birth, reports NBC News. Young Washington movie in theaters tonight On the cusp of America's 250th birthday tomorrow, Angel Studios* and Wonder Project release the movie “Young Washington” nationwide tonight. Watch the trailer. It follows the early life of George Washington as he transforms from an ambitious, awkward youth into a military commander. Facing class barriers, he secures a job surveying the Ohio Valley, only to stumble into the bloody triggers of the French and Indian War. Directed by Jon Erwin, who also produced the House of David TV series, the historical drama explores Washington's steep climb into Virginia's upper crust. William Franklyn-Miller, the 22-year-old British actor, portrays George Washington, Ben Kingsley portrays Robert Dinwiddie, and Kelsey Grammer portrays Thomas Fairfax. When setbacks shake George's faith in a kind, loving God, he gets angry. He tells his mother, “Providence placed me here. Why? For me to fail?” Focus on the Family says that Mary Washington, George's mother, serves up one of the movie's best lines. She says, “Failure is the tutor sent by God. If you don't learn from it, you fail twice. If you do learn from it, you've earned wisdom.” After George improbably survives a disastrous battle, a Native American chief—one who fought alongside the French—demands to meet George. His own warriors had George in their sights repeatedly. He claims they “never miss.” And yet, somehow, George stands before him, uninjured. The Indian chief tells him, “The Creator chose you. You have been shielded by the Spirit.” (Get the booklet entitled The Bulletproof George Washington by David Barton) Shortly thereafter, George shows up in Virginia Lt. Gov. Robert Dinwiddie's office with a bullet hole in his hat and a well-earned reputation for surviving impossible situations. Listen to the scene from the “Young Washington” movie. DINWIDDIE: “What happened, Washington? All those bullet holes in your jacket? How are you alive?” WASHINGTON: “I don't know.” Proverbs 16:9 says, "A man's heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps". The movie, Young Washington, dramatizes the events leading up to the French and Indian War, including the war's initial bloody triggers. PluggedIn.com warns that the film is not suitable for young children because there's plenty of fighting, shooting and chopping. And while none of it is particularly bloody or gory, it may come as a shock for those expecting a gentler “Christian” film. *Note: Angel Studios is owned by the Mormons also known as the “Church” of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The Worldview cautions our listeners to remember that Mormons teach a false gospel and an unbiblical worldview. So, please be discerning in the viewing of any Angel Studios productions. 15-year-old listener from Eswatini, Africa sounds off Yesterday, 21 Worldview listeners took the time to send me an email about what they enjoy about this newscast. I'll be sharing their emails throughout this month. If you are one of the 21 people who wrote me, thank you! 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Send us Fan MailA treasure map? On Dynasty? We had to pause, rewind, and make sure we heard that right. We're recapping Dynasty Season 5 Episode 11 “Swept Away” on Soap Lore, and the show swings from hotel-room secrets to jungle-mystery logic in record time. Jeff Colby realizes his latest fling is Nikki Defilibuster, widow of Peter Defilibuster, and what starts as a scandal quickly turns into a full-on treasure hunt setup with a “solid gold Dinka entity” and two halves of a map. The twist that really matters: Fallon Carrington might not have been on that plane at all. So where is she, and who's holding the missing piece?  We also dig into the quieter tension that's been building for a while. Steven and Claudia feel like they're being nudged apart, and Luke's Santa Barbara “work trip” details raise eyebrows even when the chemistry is still finding its footing. On the Carrington power front, Blake and Crystal are still reeling after baby Christina's health scare, and Crystal's gut tells her the official story around Ahmed's death does not add up, especially once Dominique and Adam help Blake spin a press conference that one skeptical reporter refuses to swallow.  Then Alexis does what Alexis does best: control the board. A threatened paternity blood test pushes her into escape mode, a blizzard strands Dex and Amanda in a luxury cabin, and the morning after is pure awkward fallout. Just when it can't get messier, Alexis shows up with champagne and a London plan that rewrites everyone's next move. Listen now, then subscribe, share the episode with a fellow soap fan, and leave us a review. What's your theory on Fallon and the treasure map?

Iran keek Israel aci rot ben mooc kënë aci jal bɛn wɛt ci Iɛrael latuëŋ muuc pan Lebanon gen Beirut këne ee kaam ciën ci keek tɔŋ bɛn jaat kɔu nhiäl kaamkeen wɛt ŋuɔt leer Iɛrael ke ŋuɔt muuc baai alɔŋ Lebanon. Bɛny Kiir Mayardit aci jal lɔ neem gen Warrap waar aköl laar ku aye lueel ke lakeeny de rot. ee luurlur ci yeen loor yic ka ye lueel ka mit puou ku awic bi baai rëël duk ee rin dɔɔr ku guieer rot cuɛt bi kɔc cuɛ̈t ee thook ruön yic.

Bɛny pan Australia Anthony Albanese aci bɛn cɔɔl aa ben keden ci looi waar tɛ bi keek wëëu maar thin thaany wɛt ye kɔc alɔŋ ka bi rot waar ee weeu ye juaar wëëu ci yiök kɔ̈ɔ̈th. Waakol laar ci bɛny Kiir Mayardit yeen caal lɔ̈n ci yeen akuën kɔc lööŋ ke ye 47 coop tɛn kɔc akut barliman kɔc keek kɛɛcwei ke ci kuaany waar ke ye kɔc Transitional National Legislative Assembly. Aye kɔc akut oppoɛition lueel ke lööŋ ke ci mɛt waar yen ci dhööŋkɔu.

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has raised the official cash rate from 4.10% to 4.35%, marking an increase of 0.25 percentage points. Kɔ̈cnhiäl aci ye nyin juääk wɛ̈t wïc US tɔŋ wïïr jɔt wɛ̈t wic keek bïk wɛ̈ɛ̈th riɛ̈ɛ̈th wiir ɣääny thok bi bi rɛ̈ɛ̈th tëëk ya bɛɛk thin ke cïn ke dɔk ke nhïïm.

Nový systém regulace cen pohonných hmot je spravedlivější, než jaký vláda zavedla v dubnu. Pokud by ale regulace trvala delší dobu a nějak prudce tlačila ceny dolů, tak importéři naftu, které má Česko z vlastní výroby nedostatek, prostě nedovezou. Zatím ale žádný nedostatek pohonných hmot nehrozí, říká v rozhovoru pro pořad Peníze a vliv Českého rozhlasu Plus Ľuboš Dinka, generální ředitel společnosti MOL ČR.

Kä cïɛ̈le keek ne SBS Dinka News on 22 April 2026, Bɛny America Donald Trump aci kaam den dɔɔr tɔŋ kaam keen keek Iran aci cuɔt ku akëëc bɛn luel ye niin kada. Akuma Australia aci caal lɔn ci yeen akuëën miök wën tɔu ke bi bɛn lueel ka ciyeen maat kek bɛɛi kadiääk, South Korea, Brunei, and Malaysia ke leeŋ miök bïk bɛɛi.

Maryam Niamir-Fuller's career spans decades of work with pastoralist communities from all over the world. She is a special advisor to the Secretariat of the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists Global Alliance. Maryam shares how her journey began among the Dinka people of Southern Sudan and grew into a lifelong commitment to elevating the voices and improving the livelihoods of pastoral communities worldwide. From the economics of livestock as living wealth, to the global conversation around meat, land conversion, and unbalanced subsidies, this episode provides a good overview on the social and economic services provided by rangelands and people of rangelands. The Art of Range Podcast is supported by the Idaho Rangeland Resources Commission and the Western Extension Risk Management Education Center. Music by Lewis Roise. Go to the episode page at artofrange.com for links to resources mentioned in this episode.

Ben Robert Smith aci maac ku na ye ke wën leer yeen kuɛ̈ɛ̈n kɔu ka ci lueel ka ci wuöc kɔc Afghan waar rëël yen jeec Australia yic. Akuëën 241 tɛ ye Miök wuöl thin aci acïn miök tok wala ci keek thiök thok akuëën 125 aa rɛɛl pan NSW rot. Pan South Sudan ke barliman abi nyuuc laatheei bi tiŋ bïk athok Barliman ku bɛny buɔt yeen bïk keek jaamic ku Jemma Nunu lueel kaŋuɔt keek jal nyiɛ̈ɛ̈nde yic erin këc kɔc ke ci nyuuc ke buɔthic ŋiëc ku bi waar dhel laciök ku leer gɛ̈i.

Bɛny Anthony Albanese ac baai thiëëc bi raan abäŋ de ya looi jam deen wathiei ci yen jäm yic ku aci mathin aya lɔn pɛi kɔk bi bɛn kɔc nhiim tuëŋ abi riɛ̈l ku awic bi baai rëël ke buɔth pierden ciök ku cɛɛth kɔc ka ye raan eben cath. Bɛɛny America Donald Trump aci lueel kajuääc ke ci keek tɔŋ jɔ̈ɔ̈t Iran aci keek doot ku tɔŋ aci thiɔ̈ɔ̈k bi thook kua ci dööŋ wik karou ɣet diääk yiic. Bɛny Kiir Mayardit aci baany kɔk nyuöc ku kuëny nyiën keen yiic akuma Pɛɛn Jonglei.

Wëëu wën nyaai tɛ ɣɔɔc yïn credit card ku debit aci keek teem ku kënë ee ke wën bi jal jɔk baai thok eben tɛ leer yen bɛn Penthiaar ruön kënë yiic. Kënë aci akut RBA caal. Lööŋ yam Akutnhom Fair Work bɛi bei bi wëëu ye dɔm raan leŋ ruön 18–20 juäk yic ku aluui tɛden fast food, pharmacy and retail.

Iran keek America aa jɔl latueŋ ke jam wën wääc aye bɛny America Donald lueel ka leŋ jam pɛɛth cïk looi kaam ken ku aye Iran lueel ka cïn jam ci käŋ yatɔu kaam keen. National cabinet abi nyuc bïk jam akol nin 30 Pendiak yic wɛt kën miök ku aye lueel lɔn ci akuen 470 ɣɔ̈n ye miök puuk thin paan Australia aci yic thook wala liu miok tok thin.

Akut RBA aca akueen ye weeu dhuk cok juak yic tɛn lɔ̈n reel yeen 3.8 buɔt yic ka cïk juäk bi ɣet 4.1 buɔtic ku kënë aye ka lueel ke wɛt wic keek yen bïk juëëŋ käŋ bïk dhuök piny. Bɛɛi juëc ci Bɛny Donald Trump cɔl bïk yeen kuɔ̈ny aci kuëc bik ci mɛt tɔ̈ŋ ku bïk Strait of Hormuz lɔ ŋääny thok bi rɛ̈ɛ̈th wiir ya tɛ̈ɛ̈k thin ke keec Iran gël nhïïm Trump ee ci reel ke rɛɛl nhom nhial lɔn nada ka wic kuɔ̈ɔ̈ny.

Bɛny Iran aci jaam ke keen wën ye lueel kawïc bi keek käŋ looi bi tɔŋ jal ya ke thook, aye lueel lɔn wïc yen America bi näŋ wëëu cuɛtpiny ke acuut kawën cïk raac tɛn keek wɛt Israel kek America ke ci tɔŋ jɔ̈ɔ̈t keek. Bɛny Kiir Mayardit aci raan yen wɛɛt alɔŋ dɔɔr ku baany buɔth governor kadiääk coop, Kɔc kadiäŋ ci coop ee bɛny buɔth governor Lakes, Unity, ku Eastern Equatoria ku keek eben aa kɔc akut SPLM-IO.

Au Bénin, l'ancien président Thomas Boni Yayi, figure majeure du paysage politique, a démissionné mardi 3 mars 2026 de la tête du parti d'opposition Les Démocrates. « Cette décision, note La Nouvelle Tribune à Cotonou, intervient après plusieurs mois de tensions internes, marqués notamment par l'exclusion du parti de la course à l'élection présidentielle d'avril prochain pour défaut de parrainages. » Officiellement, Thomas Boni Yayi se retire de la vie politique pour raisons de santé. « L'ancien président du Bénin avait repris la tête des Démocrates en octobre 2023, rappelle La Nouvelle Tribune, renforçant la visibilité de cette formation politique. Cependant, le parti a récemment perdu sa représentation parlementaire à l'issue des législatives du 11 janvier dernier, et n'a donc pas réussi à valider un duo de candidats pour la présidentielle d'avril. » L'opposition laminée… Alors, « le choc est brutal pour l'opposition béninoise », s'exclame Afrik.com. Thomas Boni Yayi qui se retire, de même que son fils, Chabi Yayi, qui occupait le poste stratégique de secrétaire aux relations extérieures. « Cette double démission intervient dans un contexte de crise profonde et pose une question désormais ouverte, pointe le site panafricain : le principal parti d'opposition béninois est-il en train de vivre sa mort clinique ? (…) Plusieurs indicateurs sont au rouge, constate Afrik.com : perte de leadership fondateur ; divisions internes non résolues ; échecs électoraux récents ; départ de figures parlementaires ; affaiblissement de la base militante. Un parti politique peut survivre à une défaite. Il peut même renaître d'une crise. Mais survivre à la perte simultanée de son chef historique et de sa colonne vertébrale organisationnelle exige une capacité de refondation rapide et crédible. Surtout, relève encore le site panafricain, quand le parti se sait exclu du jeu électoral au sommet pour longtemps, au moins quatorze années. En effet, absents du Parlement et des collectivités locales, Les Démocrates ne pourront, par conséquent, parrainer aucun candidat à la présidentielle de 2033. Comment le parti peut-il survivre à une telle traversée du désert ? » « L'opposition béninoise est réduite à sa plus simple expression », constate WakatSéra à Ouagadougou. « Le président Patrice Talon, à qui l'on peut décerner la palme de la transformation du Bénin, tant sur le plan économique que celui des infrastructures, n'est pas moins celui qui a mis sous l'éteignoir les politiciens dont la voix portait encore et qui pouvaient lui faire ombrage. »  « De toute évidence, avec le retrait de Boni Yayi de la vie politique, c'est l'opposition béninoise, dans son ensemble, qui se trouve fragilisée, renchérit Le Pays. Toute chose qui, on l'imagine, est pain bénit pour le pouvoir dont le candidat, sauf tremblement de terre, remportera sans coup férir la présidentielle du 12 avril prochain. » Guerre civile larvée au Soudan du Sud Enfin à lire dans Le Monde Afrique ce reportage au Soudan du Sud en proie à des tensions et à des massacres… « Le Soudan du Sud s'enfonce dans une guerre civile qui ne dit pas son nom », constate le journal. Ces derniers jours, « deux tueries ont fait près de 200 morts dans le pays. Des meurtres visant les ethnies nuer, puis dinka. » Et Le Monde Afrique de s'interroger : « les deux communautés les plus importantes du Soudan du Sud – qui en compte 64 – vont-elles être à nouveau entraînées dans la guerre civile ? On peut le craindre, tant l'année 2025 a été émaillée d'affrontements entre les forces du président, Salva Kiir, un Dinka, et celles fidèles à son principal rival et ancien vice-président, Riek Machar, un Nuer, aujourd'hui incarcéré. Le Soudan du Sud traverse sa plus grave crise sécuritaire et humanitaire, constate encore Le Monde Afrique, depuis la signature, en 2018, d'un accord de paix et la formation, en 2020, d'un gouvernement d'unité nationale de transition. Riek Machar avait alors rejoint Salva Kiir à Juba afin de piloter la transition et conduire le pays vers des élections. Prévues pour 2022, elles ont été repoussées à deux reprises et doivent désormais se tenir à la fin de cette année, mais la prolifération des violences rend la tenue de ce scrutin on ne peut plus incertaine. »

Au Bénin, l'ancien président Thomas Boni Yayi, figure majeure du paysage politique, a démissionné mardi 3 mars 2026 de la tête du parti d'opposition Les Démocrates. « Cette décision, note La Nouvelle Tribune à Cotonou, intervient après plusieurs mois de tensions internes, marqués notamment par l'exclusion du parti de la course à l'élection présidentielle d'avril prochain pour défaut de parrainages. » Officiellement, Thomas Boni Yayi se retire de la vie politique pour raisons de santé. « L'ancien président du Bénin avait repris la tête des Démocrates en octobre 2023, rappelle La Nouvelle Tribune, renforçant la visibilité de cette formation politique. Cependant, le parti a récemment perdu sa représentation parlementaire à l'issue des législatives du 11 janvier dernier, et n'a donc pas réussi à valider un duo de candidats pour la présidentielle d'avril. » L'opposition laminée… Alors, « le choc est brutal pour l'opposition béninoise », s'exclame Afrik.com. Thomas Boni Yayi qui se retire, de même que son fils, Chabi Yayi, qui occupait le poste stratégique de secrétaire aux relations extérieures. « Cette double démission intervient dans un contexte de crise profonde et pose une question désormais ouverte, pointe le site panafricain : le principal parti d'opposition béninois est-il en train de vivre sa mort clinique ? (…) Plusieurs indicateurs sont au rouge, constate Afrik.com : perte de leadership fondateur ; divisions internes non résolues ; échecs électoraux récents ; départ de figures parlementaires ; affaiblissement de la base militante. Un parti politique peut survivre à une défaite. Il peut même renaître d'une crise. Mais survivre à la perte simultanée de son chef historique et de sa colonne vertébrale organisationnelle exige une capacité de refondation rapide et crédible. Surtout, relève encore le site panafricain, quand le parti se sait exclu du jeu électoral au sommet pour longtemps, au moins quatorze années. En effet, absents du Parlement et des collectivités locales, Les Démocrates ne pourront, par conséquent, parrainer aucun candidat à la présidentielle de 2033. Comment le parti peut-il survivre à une telle traversée du désert ? » « L'opposition béninoise est réduite à sa plus simple expression », constate WakatSéra à Ouagadougou. « Le président Patrice Talon, à qui l'on peut décerner la palme de la transformation du Bénin, tant sur le plan économique que celui des infrastructures, n'est pas moins celui qui a mis sous l'éteignoir les politiciens dont la voix portait encore et qui pouvaient lui faire ombrage. »  « De toute évidence, avec le retrait de Boni Yayi de la vie politique, c'est l'opposition béninoise, dans son ensemble, qui se trouve fragilisée, renchérit Le Pays. Toute chose qui, on l'imagine, est pain bénit pour le pouvoir dont le candidat, sauf tremblement de terre, remportera sans coup férir la présidentielle du 12 avril prochain. » Guerre civile larvée au Soudan du Sud Enfin à lire dans Le Monde Afrique ce reportage au Soudan du Sud en proie à des tensions et à des massacres… « Le Soudan du Sud s'enfonce dans une guerre civile qui ne dit pas son nom », constate le journal. Ces derniers jours, « deux tueries ont fait près de 200 morts dans le pays. Des meurtres visant les ethnies nuer, puis dinka. » Et Le Monde Afrique de s'interroger : « les deux communautés les plus importantes du Soudan du Sud – qui en compte 64 – vont-elles être à nouveau entraînées dans la guerre civile ? On peut le craindre, tant l'année 2025 a été émaillée d'affrontements entre les forces du président, Salva Kiir, un Dinka, et celles fidèles à son principal rival et ancien vice-président, Riek Machar, un Nuer, aujourd'hui incarcéré. Le Soudan du Sud traverse sa plus grave crise sécuritaire et humanitaire, constate encore Le Monde Afrique, depuis la signature, en 2018, d'un accord de paix et la formation, en 2020, d'un gouvernement d'unité nationale de transition. Riek Machar avait alors rejoint Salva Kiir à Juba afin de piloter la transition et conduire le pays vers des élections. Prévues pour 2022, elles ont été repoussées à deux reprises et doivent désormais se tenir à la fin de cette année, mais la prolifération des violences rend la tenue de ce scrutin on ne peut plus incertaine. »

Bɛny US Donald Trumps aci lueel jeec ken kadiäk ci nɔ̈k tɔŋ Iran yic aci bi jäl path ke këëc guör ee tɔ̈ŋ den wën ke ci jeec den jɔt ke mooc Iran.

Akut Liberal abi cuɛ̈t nhiäk bïk tïŋ yeŋa bi ya bɛ̈ny bɛi kënë aci jal bɛn wɛt kɔc ken juëc rɛ̈ɛ̈l tuëŋ jal nyiënken yiic ku bïk kɔc keek Angus Taylor erin wïc yen bi kɔ̈ɔ̈c ke ye bɛny akut Liberal nhiäk. Bɛny Police New South Wales Mal Lanyon aci gam awuöc aci rot looi ku aci thiëc pɛɛl awuöc tɛn akutnhom Muslim kua ŋuɔt ye lueel ka kääc keek ke ci police looi.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese aci lueel ee kënë ke path tuuc ci yen bɛny Israel Isaac Herzog tuöc ku bi bɛn pan Australia ago kɔc waar ci riääk rot looi thin kua dhaau bɛn dhuök puoth piny ku ke coot bi baai rëël ee duk. Ee pan South Sudan ka raan wën ŋiëc computer wëënh dɛt akëëc leu bi näŋ tɛ ŋɛ̈ɛ̈ny käk ye Bɛny Riek Machar kɔ̈ɔ̈th ku këne akec yen lɛŋ ke wën ci yiök ke ye dhel jam ke ci rot looi wala kä kɔk ke ke cïk jäämic keek kɔk kɔ̈k . Ku acin dhel leu bi yeen keek ŋaany kɔ̈ɔ̈th rɛɛl thin.

Beny NSW ee thiec baai reel duk ku kɔc wën ci yeen wïc bɛn bɛ̈ny Israeli aa jam bɛ̈n de aci rot kuoc looi ku Police Pan New South Wales acïk luel ka ba akuën apuruk 500 luöi kɔc kak biɔ̈k nhïïm. Akut Liberal kek National aci rot jal bɛn dhuök kaam ke rëël keek k ci puök tɛ thiɔ̈k keek wik ka diäk. Akut South Sudan National Police Service aci jam ka bi luui thin bïk ke ci gaam lɔn nada ka abi wëëu gaam ke Chinese-Funded Smart City project ke ye loon bi keek baai muɔ̈c yïc kääk yeen biɔ̈ɔ̈k ke ye käk daai kua aa thur bi karɛɛc rot looi laac ya ŋic ku gel keek.

Akut RBA aci weeu ye juäk weeu nhiim juak tɛn lɔn rɛɛl keek 3.6 nhial buɔtic ke yemënë acïk juak bi ya 3.85 buɔtic kënë aci ja bɛ̈n wɛt ye yeen lueel lɔn ci inflation rot juak pen ke ci jal yic.

Akuën wëëu ye bɛ̈ɛ̈i Australia aci rot juäk 0.8 buɔtic ee Pentok, kënë ee tɛwën ci wël ci wïc thook yeen nyuɔɔth tɛ kɔc yeen caathic akutnhom Coality. Akuëën bɛɛi rëël wëëu këne ciɛlic aa rɛɛl $912,465 Pentok yic ku kɔc adiɛɛr wt bi wëu ye juääk nhïïm bi keek juääc yic. Wɛt dɔɔr Junup Thudan pan Kenya wawic ku bi dhuök thok ku awic bi akut cieec reel thin kedhie këne aci Raan Kenya tɔu ciɛl kaam wɛtde gaat aɣer bɛny Junup Thudan.

Pan Victoria, Kɔc Akutnhom maac acïk lueel acin mɛɛc ben keek dɛɛp ku abi cuɔt agut ci nhiäk. Kɔc karou aci loony keek riään nhiäl kua aci thou kedhie kaam ciën ke piɔ̈ɔ̈c yen rot jot baai alɔŋ Gold Coast pan Queensland.

Akut Coalition aci bɛn puök wɛ̈t ci keek yiic cuɛ̈t lööŋ mään wärkölaar cïk keek puök bïk mɛt bïk cuɛ̈t etok na cɔk aa lɔ̈n tɔu yen thin thɛɛr ke mɛt ba akut kɔc keen rɛɛl tuëŋ bik cuɛ̈t tok. Akuën kɔc yiök loiloi aci rot nyuɔɔth ke ci rot juääk 4.1 buɔtic pen thiaar ku rou yic tɛ̈n lɔ̈n waar rëël yeen 4.3 buɔtic ku aye Jim Chalmers ke ye raan lueel ke path latuëŋ baai yic. Aci bɛny Jëëc Dr Paul Nang lueel lɔn nada Bor aci leu bi puöl bi akut kɔc jeec ci kɛ̈ɛ̈c dɔɔm na cɔk aa lɔ̈n waar ke ci keek Pajut dɔm ku aci jeec bɛɛi ɣɔ̈n tɛ̈ɛ̈kic Divisions 3 Wunyiik , 5 Waau ku 12 Gen Lake.

Au Soudan du Sud, une communauté de pêcheurs Dinka, les Akuak, se bat contre la montée des eaux. Alors que le pays est très durement frappé par le changement climatique et connaît, depuis 2019, des inondations catastrophiques, qui ont fait des centaines de milliers de déplacés climatiques, les Akuak, eux, refusent de partir. Ils vivent au milieu des marécages qui ont recouvert leurs terres ancestrales, sur la rive est du Nil, dans l'État du Jonglei. Leurs habitations sont érigées sur des îles, qu'ils construisent à mains nues, avec de la boue et des végétaux. Des plateformes qu'ils renforcent et rehaussent au quotidien. Reportage de notre correspondante dans la région. De notre correspondante, de retour des îles Akuak De l'eau jusqu'à la taille, Anyeth Manyang, la quarantaine, prend une grande inspiration avant de plonger au fond du marais. Quelques secondes plus tard, il émerge les bras chargés d'un gros amas de glaise qu'il jette sur la berge. Comme chaque habitant des îles Akuak, il maîtrise parfaitement cette technique de construction d'îles artificielles, qui permet aux familles de maintenir des espaces de vie hors de l'eau malgré les inondations : « Je suis né, j'ai grandi et je me suis marié ici. Cela fait donc de nombreuses années que je fais ce travail. Ce sont mes parents qui me l'ont appris, ils m'ont montré comment construire ces îles. Mon père et ma mère m'ont aussi tous les deux appris à pêcher. Construire et entretenir ces îles est un travail très difficile, car nous le faisons avec nos seules mains. D'abord, il faut récupérer des herbes et des papyrus dans le marais, puis les couper et les étaler à la surface. Ensuite, il faut aller sous l'eau pour ramasser de la boue et la mettre par-dessus. Et ainsi de suite. Nous devons faire ça tous les jours, c'est très fatigant. » Anyeth Manyang souhaite accroître la superficie de son île, qui ne mesure pas plus de 30 mètres carrés. Mais l'eau menace sans cesse de la recouvrir. Une flaque s'est d'ailleurs formée en quelques minutes près de la berge, à quelques mètres de là. Matuor Mabior Ajith, un voisin, explique qu'il faut une intervention rapide : « La raison pour laquelle l'eau s'infiltre ici, c'est que le sol n'a pas été bien compacté, il y a donc des espaces par où l'eau remonte, puisque tout ça est totalement artisanal. Nous allons donc colmater cette fuite de la même façon : en ajoutant du papyrus, de l'herbe, puis en ajoutant de la boue par-dessus. » L'île sur laquelle vit Ayen Deng Duot avec ses six enfants est, elle aussi, en cours de maintenance. Avec d'autres membres de la famille, Ayen se tient dans l'eau et découpe à la machette des tiges de papyrus qu'elle amasse sur la berge en formation, une matière encore toute molle et gorgée d'eau : « Bien sûr, c'est très dur pour nous de vivre ici, mais nous n'avons aucune alternative. En ville, à Bor, nous n'avons rien alors qu'ici, nous avons le poisson, même si nous n'avons pas d'autre nourriture, car les inondations nous empêchent de cultiver. Nos enfants n'ont aucun avenir en ville, où ils risqueraient de devenir des criminels, donc nous ne partirons jamais d'ici. » La ville de Bor se trouvant à cinq heures de canoë, Ayen aimerait que la communauté puisse être dotée d'un bateau à moteur en cas d'urgence médicale. À lire aussiSoudan du Sud: à Bor, des victimes des inondations s'adaptent avec le commerce du poisson

Septembar se bliži kraju, a nova epizoda podkasta pod zaštitom Međunarodnog PEN centra "Dobar loš zao" je tu! U prvom delu emisije, Nenad Kulačin i Marko Vidojković salutirali su novoj srpskoj ćaci-zastavi, saosećali su s Đurom Macutom, pružili podršku Pavlu Cicvariću i Bogdanu Jovičiću, uz svečano zaklinjanje da nikada neće preći na TV Hepi. Posle Žvalegine parade, pravi gost - profesor Filozofskog fakulteta u Novom Sadu i državni neprijatelj broj jedan, Dinko Gruhonjić! Dinka je uvek milina slušati, pa tako i sad. Oštar i precizan u kritici mafijaško-fašističkog režima, a ipak optimista, sve kako treba. Govorio je o budućnosti protesta, listama za predstojeće izbore, studentima i profesorima, kraju šešeljizma i mnogim drugim zanimljivim temama. U Magarećem kutku zaključićete da je ipak dobro što se DJV razmnožavao. Da bi DLZ opstao pretplatite se na patreon.com/ucutatinecemo ili pošaljite donaciju na PayPal ucutatinecemo@gmail.com. Na isti mejl možete naručiti DLZ majice, šolje i kecelje za karamelizovanje.

South Sudan's largest opposition movement asked supporters to defend their country, days after vice president Riek Machar was arrested. Machar faces charges, including murder, terrorism, and crimes against humanity. DW's Josey Mahachi speaks to human rights advocate Stephen Robo Musa, and DW's correspondent Michael Atit in Juba.

We are sooo back!!! In this “A→Z” first episode, Adeche (Adwoa & Solomon) take you on an immersive journey through four foundational entries in the Encyclopaedia of African Religion: Abasi, Abosom, Abuk and Adinkra Symbols. Whether you're a scholar of African religion­ mythology, a mythology lover seeking inspiring content, or an art enthusiast curious about the visual language of Akan culture. There's so much to learn.

It rarely takes much experience of travel to collect an experience of someone you meet while travelling being surprisingly kind. While we're often trained to think the worst, countless tales from travellers tell of strangers helping out and showing kindness in myriad ways - it's one of the most heartening parts of seeing the world, I think! In Episode 350, I chat with four travellers who have stories of kindness to share. The first happened some decades back in Sudan, when Patrick Nash was welcomed into a Dinka village and given a special treat. Next, Ros Belford explains what happened when she found herself stuck in an Italian train station at midnight with her two toddlers and no taxis. Jonny Wright, a frequent hitchhiker, tells me just how often the vulnerability of hitchhiking is met not with the danger we often worry about but acts of thoughtful kindness. Finally, Chris Magnuson talks about how another wonderful act of kindness almost meant he missed his flight! Links: Patrick Nash - https://www.patricknash.co.uk/ Patrick’s book Shots Across the Water: Tales of a Journey Through Africa - https://amzn.to/4cMl0UQ Ros Belford - https://rosbelford.com Ros’s book Children of the Volcano - https://amzn.to/4dq2vpz Jonny Wright on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/goandfindoutpod/ Jonny's podcast Go And Find Out - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/go-and-find-out/id1807777446 Chris’s website - https://www.streetviewvagabond.com/ Streetview Vagabond on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/streetviewvagabond/ Ep 242 Meeting Kind Strangers - https://notaballerina.com/242 Ep 76 The Kindness of Strangers When You Travel - https://notaballerina.com/76 Ep 88 Random Acts of Travel Kindness - https://notaballerina.com/88 Join our Facebook group for Thoughtful Travellers - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtfultravellers Join our LinkedIn group for Thoughtful Travellers - https://notaballerina.com/linkedin Sign up for the Thoughtful Travellers newsletter at Substack - https://thoughtfultravel.substack.com Show notes: https://notaballerina.com/350 Support the show: https://thoughtfultravel.substack.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Giants: Myth, History, and the Secrets of the Colossal Episode Description: From towering Nephilim and Norse Jötnar to Photoshopped skeletons and secret military psychic programs, the idea of giants keeps surfacing across history, myth, and conspiracy theory. In this episode, we dig through ancient texts, archaeological oddities, hoaxes, and fringe theories to uncover why these colossal beings still capture our imagination—and whether there's any truth buried beneath the tales. Episode Breakdown:

Wël yam kak ciɛ̈le kek ee SBS Thuɔ̈ŋjäŋ

Ajang Duɔ̈t Ajang ee raan rïnythii ëë akutë Dinka tɔ̈ në Sydney.

Wël yam käk ciɛlë keek ee SBS Dinka ee pɛi niin 03 pen Diäk 2025

Ka ciɛ̈le keek yakolë ee SBS Dinka akol niin 20 pen Rou 2025

Wel yam käk ciɛle keek ee SBS Dinka akol niin 18 pen rou ruon 2025

Wel yam kak ciɛ̈le keek ee SBS Dinka Radio Monday 17 February 2025

Wel yam kak ciɛ̈le keek ee SBS Dinka akol niin thiäär ku diäk pen Rou 2025

Lost Kids of the Sudan: The War and Her Motivating Story of Escaping Trauma. Rebecca Deng’s journey from the war-torn villages of South Sudan to becoming a U.S. citizen and international advocate is nothing short of inspiring. As one of the 89 Lost Girls of Sudan, her story represents the resilience of those who have faced unimaginable horrors and still found a way to thrive. While much attention has been given to the Lost Boys of Sudan, Rebecca’s experience sheds light on the often-overlooked stories of the girls who survived similar atrocities. Follow the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Newsbreak, Medium and most all social media platforms. The interview with Rebecca Deng is available as a free podcast on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast website and platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify and most major podcast platforms. The Outbreak of War and the "Lost Kids of Sudan" The Second Sudanese Civil War, one of the longest civil conflicts in history, began in 1983 when the Sudanese government imposed Sharia law and revoked the autonomy of the southern region. This decision reignited tensions that had been simmering since the First Sudanese Civil War (1955–1972). The effects were catastrophic: mass displacement, famine, atrocities committed by all sides, and an estimated two million deaths. The war ultimately led to the creation of the Republic of South Sudan in 2011. Children bore the brunt of this brutal conflict. Many were victims of violence, flogging, and even placed in leg-irons. Schools were destroyed, and thousands of young boys and girls were forced to flee their homes. While the "Lost Boys of Sudan" became widely known for their perilous journey to Ethiopia and later to Kenya, the "Lost Girls of Sudan," like Rebecca Deng, faced equally harrowing experiences, compounded by gender-based violence and exploitation. Lost Kids of the Sudan: The War and Her Motivating Story of Escaping Trauma. Read the supporting stories about this and much more from Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast in platforms like Medium, Newsbreak and Blogspot. Rebecca’s Early Life and Escape Rebecca Deng, a member of South Sudan’s Dinka tribe, was just four years old when her village was attacked. Forced to flee from gunfire, she embarked on a terrifying journey that would span years and continents. Alongside other children, she faced hunger, illness, and life-threatening predators, both human and animal. Their path to safety was fraught with dangers, from militia attacks to natural threats and disease. By the early 1990s, Rebecca and other survivors reached the Kakuma Refugee Camp in northern Kenya. Life in Kakuma was harsh; the camp was overcrowded, resources were scarce, and the trauma of war lingered. For the girls, the challenges were even greater. Many were fostered into families for protection, a practice rooted in South Sudanese culture. However, this often led to further exploitation, with some girls being sold into marriage at a young age to secure resources for their foster families. The interview is available as a free podcast on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and podcast website, also available on platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most major podcast outlets. Life in the Kakuma Refugee Camp Rebecca spent eight years in Kakuma, where she began to rebuild her life despite the overwhelming odds. Education became a beacon of hope. Though resources were limited, she seized every opportunity to learn, determined to rise above her circumstances. Her resilience and dedication eventually led to her being among the 89 Lost Girls who were resettled in the United States in 2000. Lost Kids of the Sudan: The War and Her Motivating Story of Escaping Trauma. The resettlement process was not easy. Unlike the Lost Boys, who were recognized as unaccompanied minors and prioritized for resettlement, many Lost Girls were overlooked. Their integration into foster families made their journey to the U.S. even more remarkable. Follow the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and podcast on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Newsbreak, Medium and most all social media platforms. A New Beginning in the United States At the age of 15, Rebecca arrived in the United States, a land vastly different from the refugee camp she had known for most of her life. The transition was challenging, she had to learn English, adapt to a new culture, and navigate the complexities of American society. But Rebecca’s determination never wavered. She embraced every educational opportunity and worked tirelessly to build a new life. Rebecca became a U.S. citizen, marking a significant milestone in her journey. Her experiences fueled a passion for advocacy, particularly for women and children affected by war. She pursued higher education and eventually authored her memoir, "What They Meant for Evil: How a Lost Girl of Sudan Found Healing, Peace, and Purpose in the Midst of Suffering." Check out the show on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Newsbreak, Medium and most all social media platforms. Advocacy and Impact Today, Rebecca Deng is an international speaker and advocate, sharing her story to inspire and empower others. She has spoken at the United Nations and served as a Refugee Congress delegate at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Washington, D.C. Her work with the American Bible Society’s Mission Trauma Healing program, formerly known as "She’s My Sister," has helped countless individuals find solace and strength amidst their struggles. Lost Kids of the Sudan: The War and Her Motivating Story of Escaping Trauma. It is available as a free podcast on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast website, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and most major podcast platforms. Balancing Personal Life and Advocacy Despite her busy schedule, Rebecca has built a fulfilling personal life. She is married and has three children, residing in Maryland. Balancing family life with her advocacy work is no small feat, but Rebecca approaches both with the same resilience and dedication that have defined her journey. Her story is a testament to the human spirit’s capacity to overcome even the most harrowing circumstances. The trauma of her early years remains a part of her, but it does not define her. Instead, it fuels her mission to support others who have faced similar adversities. The Ongoing Crisis in Sudan Rebecca’s story is not just a reflection of the past but a mirror to the present. The ongoing conflict in Sudan continues to displace millions and claim lives. According to the United Nations, over 6.6 million Sudanese have been internally displaced, with more than 2 million fleeing to neighboring countries like South Sudan, Chad, Kenya, Uganda, Egypt, and Ethiopia. The U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations estimates that casualties could be as high as 150,000. Rebecca’s advocacy highlights these ongoing issues, reminding the world that the plight of refugees is far from over. Lost Kids of the Sudan: The War and Her Motivating Story of Escaping Trauma. Social Media and Spreading the Message Rebecca’s story has reached a global audience through various platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and the interview with her on The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and podcast which is available for free on their website in addition to Apple Podcasts, Spotify and most major podcast platforms. Her interview and public speaking engagements have been featured on Newsbreak and other major news outlets, amplifying her message of hope and resilience. One of the most compelling aspects of Rebecca’s narrative is her candid discussion of how trauma continues to impact her life. Yet, she emphasizes the importance of finding healing, peace, and purpose despite past suffering. Her journey is a powerful reminder that even in the face of unimaginable adversity, it is possible to build a successful and fulfilling life. Rebecca Deng’s story is more than a tale of survival; it is a testament to the strength of the human spirit. From the war-torn villages of South Sudan to the refugee camps of Kenya and a new life in the United States, her journey embodies resilience, hope, and the power of education and advocacy. Lost Kids of the Sudan: The War and Her Motivating Story of Escaping Trauma. As one of the 89 Lost Girls of Sudan, Rebecca’s experience sheds light on the often-overlooked stories of young girls who endured the horrors of war and displacement. Her work as an advocate and international speaker continues to inspire and motivate others, proving that even the darkest experiences can lead to a brighter future. Her journey is a powerful call to action, urging us all to support refugees and work towards a world where no child has to endure the trauma of war. Rebecca Deng’s life is a beacon of hope, a motivating story of escaping trauma and war, and a testament to the enduring power of the human spirit. You can help contribute money to make the Gunrunner Movie. The film that Hollywood won't touch. 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The unemployment rate for the Dinka community in Australia is almost double the national average. - Hay grupos en Australia como la comunidad dinka donde la tasa de desempleo es casi el doble de la media nacional.

The unemployment rate for the Dinka community in Australia is almost double the national average. - 호주 내 딩카 커뮤니티의 실업률은 전국 평균의 거의 두 배로 나타났습니다.

The unemployment rate for the Dinka community in Australia is almost double the national average. - 南スーダンからの移民、オーストラリアのディンカ・コミュニティー。失業率は国内平均の２倍の高さです。

GDP Script/ Top Stories for November 1st Publish Date: November 1st   From the BG AD Group Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. Today is Friday, November 1st and Happy Birthday to Lyle Lovett 11.01.24 – BIRTHDAY – LYLE LOVETT*** I'm Peyton Spurlock and here are your top stories presented by Gwinnett KIA Mall of Georgia. 1.      Former Alto Park Teacher Accused Of Abusing Special Needs Students 2.      GGC Fulbright Scholar returns from year in Uganda 3.      AROUND TOWN: Snellville Police are the best in Georgia at making roads safer All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen daily and subscribe! Break 1: 07.14.22 KIA MOG   STORY 1: Former Alto Park Teacher Accused Of Abusing Special Needs Students A former Alto Park Elementary teacher, Lynn Katherine Allen Mitchell, is accused of abusing three special needs children for not napping, involving incidents of restraint and physical aggression. Mitchell allegedly wrapped two children in blankets, holding them down, and threw a third child onto a mat. These incidents occurred in September and October, leading to her arrest on three counts of felony first-degree cruelty to children. The school conducted an internal investigation and contacted authorities after a complaint from a school employee. Mitchell was terminated from her position, with the school emphasizing student safety as their top priority. STORY 2:   GGC Fulbright Scholar returns from year in Uganda Dr. MaryBeth Chrostowsky returned to Georgia Gwinnett College after a year in Uganda on a Fulbright Scholar Award. She taught at Ugandan Martyrs University and conducted fieldwork, gaining insights into local culture and education. Despite challenges like unreliable power and internet, she adapted and learned from the experience. Her research focused on kinship among displaced Dinka people, and she built strong relationships with Ugandan scholars. Back at GGC, she shares her experiences, enriching her students' learning. She encourages other faculty to pursue Fulbright opportunities, highlighting the personal and professional growth it offers. STORY 3: AROUND TOWN: Snellville Police are the best in Georgia at making roads safer The Snellville Police Department was honored with the Governor's Cup for winning the Governor's Office of Highway Safety "Safety Challenge," recognized as the best agency in Georgia for traffic safety efforts. They also received a special award for preventing distracted driving. This marks their third overall win and fifth in their size category in six years. Meanwhile, Lawrenceville's Third Rail Distillery is opening on October 31, featuring a tap room and speakeasy. Additionally, Suwanee won the "Community Food Fight" against Sugar Hill, collecting over 14,000 pounds of food and $2,195 for the North Gwinnett Co-Op, showcasing community generosity.   We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info. We'll be right back   Break 2: 08.05.24 OBITS_FINAL   STORY 4:  Duluth man sentenced to life for murdering teenager Timothy James Krueger, 52, from Duluth, was sentenced to life without parole for the murder of 19-year-old Sarai Llanos Gomez. Convicted in August, Krueger killed Llanos Gomez during a money dispute in June 2022. The argument arose after Krueger hired an escort, and Llanos Gomez, not the expected escort, was involved in a payment dispute. During the altercation, Krueger overpowered Llanos Gomez, stabbing her multiple times and slitting her throat. He then disposed of her body in a wooded area, where it was discovered days later. Krueger confessed to the crime, and the DA hopes the sentencing offers some solace to the victim's family. STORY 5:  Stone Mountain Park hosts 23rd annual Native American Festival and Pow Wow The 23rd annual Native American Festival & Pow Wow, Georgia's largest event of its kind, will be held at Stone Mountain Park's Historic Square from Thursday to Sunday. This cultural festival features dance, music, educational displays, craft demonstrations, storytelling, and wildlife presentations. Attendees can enjoy intertribal dance and drum competitions, primitive skills demonstrations, and explore traditional native dwellings. An artists' marketplace will offer unique handcrafted items by renowned native artists. The festival runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on today, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. For more details, visit Stone Mountain Park's website.   Break 3:   STORY 6:     Wood-Fired Korean BBQ Restaurant Opens in Duluth Fire & Seoul, Duluth's first wood-fired Korean BBQ restaurant, has opened at 3616 Satellite Blvd. The restaurant combines traditional Korean flavors with wood fire grilling, offering a unique BBQ experience. Signature dishes include Galbi Jjim, a luxurious braised short rib dish with optional mozzarella topping; Wood-Fired Dino Short Ribs, featuring 21-day wet-aged Angus beef in Traditional styles; and Applewood Smoked Pork Belly, seasoned simply to highlight its rich flavors. Fire & Seoul aims to blend authenticity with innovation, providing a vibrant dining atmosphere for friends and family. STORY 7:  Berkmar Grad Isaac Monteiro Named Stamps Scholar By Mercer University Mercer University has named Isaac Monteiro, a Berkmar High School graduate from Lawrenceville, as one of nine incoming freshmen Stamps Scholars. Monteiro, a mechanical engineering major, will have all expenses covered for four years, along with an enrichment fund for academic and professional development. The Stamps Scholars program offers networking opportunities, participation in a national day of service, and access to a vast network of scholars and alumni. Selected from nearly 509,000 applications, this year's scholars benefit from scholarships valued at approximately $59.3 million. The program, founded by Roe and Penny Stamps, has grown to over 2,600 scholars and alumni worldwide.   We'll have final thoughts after this.   Break 4: Ingles Markets (Night Snacking) 4   Signoff – Thanks again for hanging out with us on today's Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, or the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties. 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