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On this episode of the Mission Matters Podcast, Matthew Ellison and Ted Esler talk with Ryan Finke, CEO of International Friendships, Inc. about why international student ministry is one of the most open doors in global missions and how local churches can step into it with simple hospitality and friendship. Finke explains that 70–80% of international students never enter an American home even though most want an American friend, and he shares how IFI connects volunteers with students to ease culture shock, answer spiritual questions, and spark disciple-making that reaches families and marketplaces worldwide. The conversation covers shifting enrollment trends (fewer Chinese students, rising Indian students), the need for cross-cultural training, practical ways to serve students from airport pickup to grocery runs, and how digital strategies can extend ministry to remote enrollees overseas. You'll get a clear vision for church-led mobilization that welcomes the stranger, builds genuine friendships, and advances the Great Commission right in their own city.The Mission Matters Podcast is a place to talk about the importance of our Mission as Christians. The Mission Matters is a partnership of Missio Nexus and Sixteen:Fifteen, who have a shared passion to mobilize God's people to be a part of His mission.

The Spotlight is shone on David Smith in this episode, the executive director for Illinois Family Institute. IFI’s annual Faith, Family & Freedom banquet just took place on November 7, 2025, and in his address to 700 attendees, Smith outlined how IFI is helping Christians fight spiritual battles in the lions den of Illinois.    … Continue Reading

O diretor da Instituição Fiscal Independente (IFI), Marcus Pestana, conversou com a repórter Marcella Cunha sobre os 9 anos da instituição, criada pelo Senado no final de 2016. Pestana destacou o legado da IFI, essencial para iluminar o debate sobre o desequilíbrio das contas públicas, o "calcanhar de Aquiles" do Brasil. Os alertas e relatórios, como o RAF (Relatório de Acompanhamento Fiscal), tornaram-se referências no debate fiscal brasileiro.

Un nouveau vent souffle-t-il sur la fiscalité immobilière ? Après avoir réduit l'assiette de la taxe sur le patrimoine financier des holdings familiales prévue par le Gouvernement, puis écarté la taxe Zucman défendue par la gauche, les députés ont adopté, le 31 octobre 2025, l'amendement déposé par le député MoDem des Pyrénées-Atlantiques Jean-Paul Mattei visant à transformer l'impôt sur la fortune immobilière (IFI) en « impôt sur la fortune improductive. » « Tout patrimoine productif est hors ISF, par contre le patrimoine non productif rentre dans l'impôt, nous résumé le député MoDem. Cet amendement vise donc à remettre un peu de justice et de cohérence fiscale. » Son principe ? Il élargit cette fois-ci l'assiette de l'IFI à certains placements financiers et biens meublés. Au lieu d'un barème progressif allant jusqu'aujourd'hui de 0,5 % à 1,5 %, le taux d'imposition serait désormais fixé à 1,5 % et s'appliquerait dès lors que le patrimoine dépasserait les 2 millions d'euros. Si ce nouvel impôt survit à la copie finale du budget 2026, seront donc concernés par l'amendement Mattei : tous les actifs immobiliers productifs, les sommes, rentes ou valeurs d'assurance-vie, ainsi que les liquidités et placements financiers assimilés, les cryptomonnaies et « les biens meubles corporels », comme les jets privés, les voitures de luxe, les bijoux mais aussi les œuvres d'art jusqu'à présent exonérées d'ISF. Malgré tout, le 31 octobre au soir, l'amendement Mattei a rencontré quelques écueils avec l'adoption du sous-amendement du député socialiste Philippe Brun visant notamment à abaisser les 2 millions à 1,3 million d'euros le seuil d'entrée de cette contribution. Une question désormais se pose : quel sort sera réservé par la Chambre-Haute aux amendements Matteï-Brun dès la reprise des débats le 25 novembre ? Il est certain que les sénateurs revoient la copie une probable réunion en commission mixte paritaire (CMP). Ecoutons Jean-Paul Matteï, député du groupe (MoDem) des Pyrénées-Atlantiques (circonscription de Pau), et notaire de profession.

Un nouveau vent souffle-t-il sur la fiscalité immobilière ? Après avoir réduit l'assiette de la taxe sur le patrimoine financier des holdings familiales prévue par le Gouvernement, puis écarté la taxe Zucman défendue par la gauche, les députés ont adopté, le 31 octobre 2025, l'amendement déposé par le député MoDem des Pyrénées-Atlantiques Jean-Paul Mattei visant à transformer l'impôt sur la fortune immobilière (IFI) en « impôt sur la fortune improductive. » « Tout patrimoine productif est hors ISF, par contre le patrimoine non productif rentre dans l'impôt, nous résumé le député MoDem. Cet amendement vise donc à remettre un peu de justice et de cohérence fiscale. » Son principe ? Il élargit cette fois-ci l'assiette de l'IFI à certains placements financiers et biens meublés. Au lieu d'un barème progressif allant jusqu'aujourd'hui de 0,5 % à 1,5 %, le taux d'imposition serait désormais fixé à 1,5 % et s'appliquerait dès lors que le patrimoine dépasserait les 2 millions d'euros. Si ce nouvel impôt survit à la copie finale du budget 2026, seront donc concernés par l'amendement Mattei : tous les actifs immobiliers productifs, les sommes, rentes ou valeurs d'assurance-vie, ainsi que les liquidités et placements financiers assimilés, les cryptomonnaies et « les biens meubles corporels », comme les jets privés, les voitures de luxe, les bijoux mais aussi les œuvres d'art jusqu'à présent exonérées d'ISF. Malgré tout, le 31 octobre au soir, l'amendement Mattei a rencontré quelques écueils avec l'adoption du sous-amendement du député socialiste Philippe Brun visant notamment à abaisser les 2 millions à 1,3 million d'euros le seuil d'entrée de cette contribution. Une question désormais se pose : quel sort sera réservé par la Chambre-Haute aux amendements Matteï-Brun dès la reprise des débats le 25 novembre ? Il est certain que les sénateurs revoient la copie une probable réunion en commission mixte paritaire (CMP). Ecoutons Jean-Paul Matteï, député du groupe (MoDem) des Pyrénées-Atlantiques (circonscription de Pau), et notaire de profession.

Ce jeudi 13 novembre, Antoine Larigaudrie a reçu Marc Tempelman, fondateur de Cashbee, dans l'émission Tout pour investir sur BFM Business. Retrouvez l'émission du lundi au vendredi et réécoutez la en podcast.

In March of this year, IFI hosted our annual worldview conference at Belmont Bible Church in Downers Grove. The theme was restoring a Biblical perspective on marriage and family. This episode of Spotlight features one of our keynote speakers from our worldview conference. Scott Phelps heads up the Abstinence and Marriage Partnership organization, and during his presentation, pointed out that the best way to resotre a culture of marriage and family is to reach a new generation of American youth on the clear, objective benefits of marriage & family.… Continue Reading

Alors que les discussions se sont interrompues, ce lundi 3 novembre 2025, au soir à l'Assemblée nationale sur le volet recettes du projet de loi de finances (PLF) pour laisser place à celles sur le budget de la Sécurité sociale, les premières mesures notables adoptées en première lecture de la partie recette du budget de l'État concernent les montants des plafonds et planchers d'opération du prêt à taux zéro (PTZ), l'élargissement de l'accès au bail réel solidaire (BRS), le statut du bailleur privé ou la transformation de l'impôt sur la fortune immobilière (IFI) en impôt sur la fortune improductive. Tout d'abord, deux amendements portés par Lionel Causse (Ensemble pour la République) et Michel Castellani (Liot) consistant à augmenter les montants plafonds et planchers d'opérations du prêt à taux zéro (PTZ) réservé aux primo-accédants et principalement pour un achat dans le neuf ont été adoptés le 27 octobre 2025 malgré l'avis défavorable du gouvernement. Ce relèvement des montants plafonds et planchers entrerait alors en vigueur pour les offres de PTZ émises à compter du 1er janvier 2026. Autres dispositifs approuvés : le bail réel solidaire (BRS) qui séduit de plus en plus d'acquéreurs dont leurs revenus ne dépassent pas certains plafonds. Sans oublier l'amendement gouvernemental tant attendu par la profession de l'immobilier qui porte sur la création du statut du bailleur privé. Écoutons Daniel Labaronne. Le député (Ensemble pour la République) d'Indre-et-Loire a notamment porté aux côtés de son président de groupe Gabriel Attal l'amendement visant à accélérer le développement du BRS.

Alors que les discussions se sont interrompues, ce lundi 3 novembre 2025, au soir à l'Assemblée nationale sur le volet recettes du projet de loi de finances (PLF) pour laisser place à celles sur le budget de la Sécurité sociale, les premières mesures notables adoptées en première lecture de la partie recette du budget de l'État concernent les montants des plafonds et planchers d'opération du prêt à taux zéro (PTZ), l'élargissement de l'accès au bail réel solidaire (BRS), le statut du bailleur privé ou la transformation de l'impôt sur la fortune immobilière (IFI) en impôt sur la fortune improductive. Tout d'abord, deux amendements portés par Lionel Causse (Ensemble pour la République) et Michel Castellani (Liot) consistant à augmenter les montants plafonds et planchers d'opérations du prêt à taux zéro (PTZ) réservé aux primo-accédants et principalement pour un achat dans le neuf ont été adoptés le 27 octobre 2025 malgré l'avis défavorable du gouvernement. Ce relèvement des montants plafonds et planchers entrerait alors en vigueur pour les offres de PTZ émises à compter du 1er janvier 2026. Autres dispositifs approuvés : le bail réel solidaire (BRS) qui séduit de plus en plus d'acquéreurs dont leurs revenus ne dépassent pas certains plafonds. Sans oublier l'amendement gouvernemental tant attendu par la profession de l'immobilier qui porte sur la création du statut du bailleur privé. Écoutons Daniel Labaronne. Le député (Ensemble pour la République) d'Indre-et-Loire a notamment porté aux côtés de son président de groupe Gabriel Attal l'amendement visant à accélérer le développement du BRS.

C dans l'air du 6 novembre 2025 : L'assurance vie et l'épargne...au secours du budget?Depuis deux jours, les parlementaires débattent à l'Assemblée nationale du projet de loi de financement de la Sécurité sociale. Les discussions portent actuellement sur le volet « recettes » du texte, et les députés ont notamment adopté une hausse de la CSG sur les revenus du capital.Concrètement, il s'agit d'une augmentation de 1,4 point de cette contribution, l'une des principales sources de financement de la protection sociale, prélevée sur les salaires, les retraites mais aussi les revenus du capital. Le taux passerait ainsi de 9,2 % à 10,6 %, permettant de dégager environ 2,8 milliards d'euros supplémentaires pour les caisses de la Sécu, afin de financer la suspension de la réforme des retraites.Cette proposition du député socialiste Jérôme Guedj a été adoptée avec le soutien d'une partie du camp gouvernemental, en lieu et place d'une autre mesure portée par l'exécutif, qui prévoyait de geler le barème de la CSG. Une option qui revenait, selon Paul-André Colombani (LIOT, Indépendants), « dans les faits, à augmenter les prélèvements sur les foyers modestes, dont les revenus évoluent à peine au rythme de l'inflation ».La hausse de la CSG sur les revenus du capital concernera tous les Français détenant des produits financiers : assurance-vie, comptes-titres ou livrets ordinaires. En revanche, les épargnes réglementées – livret A, livret Jeune ou livret d'épargne populaire (LEP) – ne seront pas concernées.Cette mesure intervient quelques jours après le vote à l'Assemblée de la transformation de l'impôt sur la fortune immobilière (IFI) en un nouvel « impôt sur la fortune improductive », incluant notamment les produits d'assurance-vie en fonds euros (ceux qui garantissent le capital sans risque). Les contrats en unités de compte, investis en actions ou obligations, resteraient, eux, épargnés.À droite, Thibault Bazin (LR), rapporteur général du budget, a fait part de son désaccord, estimant que la mesure pèsera sur "les produits d'épargne de millions de Français". De son côté, le chef du groupe Les Républicains, Laurent Wauquiez, a appelé ces derniers jours à la mobilisation contre la "folie fiscale" à l'œuvre selon lui à l'Assemblée nationale.Ces discussions budgétaires offrent aussi au président de la région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes l'occasion de reprendre la main face à un Bruno Retailleau affaibli et à un Édouard Philippe en difficulté dans les sondages.Selon la dernière enquête Elabe pour La Tribune Dimanche et BFMTV, en vue de la présidentielle de 2027, l'ancien Premier ministre perd 5 points par rapport à avril dernier, tombant à 15,5 % d'intentions de vote. Même s'il conserve sa deuxième place dans tous les scénarios testés, ce recul est perçu comme un signal préoccupant pour lui.Édouard Philippe connaît ce décrochage après avoir demandé la démission d'Emmanuel Macron. Il ne rassemble désormais plus que la moitié de l'électorat Renaissance–MoDem–Horizons des législatives de 2024 et reste faible dans les catégories traditionnellement favorables au chef de l'État : cadres (20 %), retraités (15 %) et Franciliens (14 %).LES EXPERTS :- Emmanuel DUTEIL - Directeur de la rédaction - L'Usine Nouvelle - Fanny GUINOCHET - Éditorialiste économique - France Info - Sylvie PIERRE-BROSSOLETTE - Éditorialiste politique - Le Point - François GEEROLF - Economiste - OFCE - Raphaële SCHAPIRA – Duplex à Rome - Correspondante en Italie – France Télévision

En fin de semaine dernière, l'Assemblée nationale a validé la création d'un nouvel impôt baptisé “impôt sur la fortune improductive”. Cet impôt remplace l'actuel Impôt sur la fortune immobilière (IFI) et vise à élargir l'assiette des biens taxés. Concrètement, alors que l'IFI ne prenait en compte que les biens immobiliers non affectés à une activité professionnelle, ce nouveau dispositif entend inclure les « actifs improductifs » — tels que bijoux, œuvres d'art, yachts, crypto-monnaies, assurances-vie parfois, et biens immobiliers restés inactifs — dans l'assiette de taxation.Le raisonnement derrière cette réforme est de taxer davantage les biens qui, d'un point de vue économique ou social, ne génèrent pas d'activité productive, d'emplois ou de revenus. Autrement dit, l'État cherche à repérer et à imposer ce que l'on pourrait appeler « le patrimoine dormant ». D'où le mot « improductive ». Cette approche répond à deux préoccupations : la justice fiscale — faire contribuer davantage ceux qui détiennent des biens mais ne les utilisent pas pour produire — et le besoin de recettes publiques dans un contexte budgétaire tendu.Mais attention : cette réforme n'est pas simplement additive. Le texte prévoit également un abaissement des taux de prélèvement pour les très hauts patrimoines, de l'ordre d'un tiers environ, ce qui tempère l'effet global pour certains contribuables. Cela crée une tension : d'un côté, l'État élargit l'assiette — de l'autre, il baisse le taux. Résultat : l'effet net sur les recettes reste flou.Sur le plan politique, le vote a été singulier : une coalition inédite de députés de divers groupes — du Modem, du PS, du RN, des LIOT — a soutenu l'amendement. Certains à gauche estiment que ce nouvel impôt affaiblit l'IFI, voire qu'il ne va pas assez loin, tandis que d'autres applaudissent un retour de la taxation du patrimoine. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Dans les débats sur le Budget 2026, l'ISF fait son retour, sous un nouveau nom. Les députés ont adopté un amendement transformant l'Impôt sur la Fortune Immobilière (IFI) en « impôt sur la fortune improductive », élargissant son assiette à des biens comme les voitures, œuvres d'art, yachts, liquidités, cryptomonnaies ou contrats d'assurance-vie non investis. Ce nouveau dispositif, encore flou sur ses recettes potentielles, soulève de nombreuses questions : est-ce un ISF déguisé ? Une mesure punitive pour les patrimoines non investis ? Et quel impact sur l'économie réelle ? Décryptage avec Charles Sannat, fondateur du site insolentiae. Ecorama du 3 novembre 2025, présenté par David Jacquot sur Boursorama.com Hébergé par Audion. Visitez https://www.audion.fm/fr/privacy-policy pour plus d'informations.

It's the Halloween Special! Join award-winning fantasy and dreampunk author, Anna Tizard, in an Alice in Wonderland-style journey into creative writing, using the surrealist word game of Exquisite Corpse. Listeners' words are drawn from the legendary Socks of Destiny and mixed into writing prompts to inspire unexpected story ideas. Today's episode showcases some amazing short fiction and poetry from my talented listeners, then another 3 new rounds of Exquisite Corpse lead to an unexpected, haunting story (but not your run-of-the-mill Halloween tale). Plus, don't miss this Halloween offer: the bizarre and creepy “I” For Immortality is at the special reduced price of 99c/ 99p for a limited time only. Go to https://mybook.to/IFI to get your copy.Subscribe for free to Anna Tizard's private email list and receive an e-book to begin your journey into The Book of Exquisite Corpse (includes exclusive material not published anywhere else). Go to www.annatizard.com.

The fastener industry reports brisk sales, but optimism is slipping. Why is this happening? Abbott-Interfast president Bob "GQ" Baer joins news editor Mike McNulty to mull over the confusing FDI numbers on the Fastener News Report (52:05). Industry legend, Mr. Bruce Darling, is remembered during a heartfelt conversation with Stelfast purchasing manager, Jim Jordan (1:35:36). IFI chairman Larry Spelman speaks from the recent fall conference in Louisville (15:25). On the Fastener Training Minute, guru Carmen Vertullo talks torque to yield fastening (1:25:21). PLUS: Marco Rodriguez of Cresa: buy vs. lease? (35:31) and Parker Jensen of Atlas Distribution and the NFBBQA (39:47). Brian and Eric point out that you don't need a moon roof on a lunar rover. Run time: 02:12:36

Alors que le Premier ministre Sébastien Lecornu vient d'échapper, ce jeudi 16 octobre 2025, aux deux motions de censure déposées par LFI et le RN, le plus dur commence pour lui et son nouveau gouvernement avec la « bataille » budgétaire et particulièrement dans le secteur logement. Un mot que le chef de l'Exécutif a prononcé à deux reprises dans son discours de politique générale mardi à l'Assemblée nationale. Au cours de la présentation de la loi de finances (PLF) de 2026, Bercy a déjà clairement fait savoir qu'il ne retiendra pas le futur statut du bailleur privé. De quoi provoquer beaucoup de déception chez les promoteurs immobiliers, les agences immobilières, les investisseurs ou les constructeurs. Ils sont aujourd'hui convaincus qu'il faut amortir les logements mis en location pour une longue durée et les exclure de l'impôt sur la fortune immobilière (IFI). Dans ces conditions, un amendement gouvernemental pourrait toutefois permettre son retour lors du débat parlementaire car tout simplement et techniquement le Gouvernement ne peut pas changer la copie du projet de loi de finances qu'il a d'ores-et-déjà déposé au Conseil d'État et au Conseil des finances publiques. Interrogé aux Quatre-Colonnes, Mickaël Cosson, député (MoDem) des Côtes d'Armor et co-rapporteur avec le sénateur (LR) du Nord Marc-Philippe Daubresse sur la création du statut du bailleur privé en est convaincu : « La partie sur le statut du bailleur privé n'est pas perdue au moment même où le Premier ministre a encore déclaré que la loi se fera ici, au Parlement, pas à Bercy ! »

Alors que le Premier ministre Sébastien Lecornu vient d'échapper, ce jeudi 16 octobre 2025, aux deux motions de censure déposées par LFI et le RN, le plus dur commence pour lui et son nouveau gouvernement avec la « bataille » budgétaire et particulièrement dans le secteur logement. Un mot que le chef de l'Exécutif a prononcé à deux reprises dans son discours de politique générale mardi à l'Assemblée nationale. Au cours de la présentation de la loi de finances (PLF) de 2026, Bercy a déjà clairement fait savoir qu'il ne retiendra pas le futur statut du bailleur privé. De quoi provoquer beaucoup de déception chez les promoteurs immobiliers, les agences immobilières, les investisseurs ou les constructeurs. Ils sont aujourd'hui convaincus qu'il faut amortir les logements mis en location pour une longue durée et les exclure de l'impôt sur la fortune immobilière (IFI). Dans ces conditions, un amendement gouvernemental pourrait toutefois permettre son retour lors du débat parlementaire car tout simplement et techniquement le Gouvernement ne peut pas changer la copie du projet de loi de finances qu'il a d'ores-et-déjà déposé au Conseil d'État et au Conseil des finances publiques. Interrogé aux Quatre-Colonnes, Mickaël Cosson, député (MoDem) des Côtes d'Armor et co-rapporteur avec le sénateur (LR) du Nord Marc-Philippe Daubresse sur la création du statut du bailleur privé en est convaincu : « La partie sur le statut du bailleur privé n'est pas perdue au moment même où le Premier ministre a encore déclaré que la loi se fera ici, au Parlement, pas à Bercy ! »

L'IFI : Les Secrets Pour Y EchapperJe passe en revue toutes les possibilités de défiscalisation pour réduire voire annuler votre Impôt sur la Fortune Immobilière.Toutes les informations sur mes activités sont ici : http://www.monsieurrodolphe.fr?el=YTOn fait la route ensemble,Monsieur Rodolphe

Estudo da IFI alerta para o esgotamento do modelo fiscal e defende equilíbrio das contas públicas para garantir estabilidade econômica. Senado condecora governadores por empenho na alfabetização de crianças. 

IFI lobbyist David Curtin provides insights on the legislature’s fall Veto session . How will state lawmakers may respond to the murder of Charlie Kirk. He also comments on mental health screening in government schools, home education, and efforts to reduce energy costs in Illinois.… Continue Reading

O mais recente Relatório de Acompanhamento Fiscal da Instituição Fiscal Independente, órgão do Senado Federal criado para ampliar a transparência das contas públicas, aponta um cenário econômico para 2026 menos otimista do que o projetado pelo governo. Alexandre Andrade, diretor da IFI, fala sobre o relatório, as divergências em relação a indicadores como inflação e crescimento do PIB, e cita necessidade de novas fontes de receita para que o governo cumpra a meta fiscal do ano que vem.

Senado pode adiantar votação da isenção do IR para quem ganha até cinco mil reais; IFI aponta fragilidade da situação fiscal do país em relatório de setembro. 

  The Green Impact Report Quick take: Iryna Sukhodub reveals how Ukraine's massive reconstruction effort is driving green building innovation—from IFI-funded sustainable housing for 4.5 million displaced people to the strategic shift from energy-only thinking to comprehensive sustainability that could reshape your project priorities. Meet Your Fellow Sustainability Champion Iryna Sukhodub is a Building Modeling and Simulation Specialist at iC consulenten Ukraine and Associate Professor at the National Technical University of Ukraine "Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute." Honored as Scientist of the Year by President Zelenskyy in 2020, she bridges academia and industry through energy efficiency research, green building certification expertise, and mentoring the next generation of women engineers in sustainability.

Sunniva O'Flynn, Head of Irish Film Programming at the IFI, reflects on the career of renowned Irish filmmaker, George Morrison who has died at the age of 102.

Senadores divergem sobre veto ao projeto que aumenta número de deputados federais e relatório da IFI aponta melhora nas contas públicas no primeiro semestre.

Les impôts sur la fortune — ces taxes qui frappent le patrimoine net d'un individu au-delà d'un certain seuil — ont connu un recul massif à travers le monde depuis les années 1990. Si dans les années 1980, une douzaine de pays de l'OCDE les appliquaient, ils ne sont plus qu'une poignée aujourd'hui (comme la Norvège ou l'Espagne). Pourquoi ce recul ?1. Un rendement fiscal jugé faibleL'un des arguments les plus fréquemment avancés est celui de la faible efficacité de l'impôt sur la fortune. En France, avant sa suppression en 2018, l'ISF ne représentait qu'environ 0,5 % des recettes fiscales de l'État. Dans d'autres pays, les coûts liés à la collecte (évaluation, contentieux, contrôles) étaient jugés disproportionnés par rapport aux sommes récoltées. Les patrimoines sont complexes à évaluer (immobilier, œuvres d'art, parts non cotées, etc.), ce qui rend leur taxation techniquement coûteuse.2. Un risque de fuite des capitauxUn autre argument majeur repose sur la fuite des contribuables fortunés. Les pays appliquant un impôt sur la fortune devenaient parfois moins attractifs fiscalement, ce qui incitait certains riches contribuables à délocaliser leur résidence fiscale. En France, par exemple, plusieurs études et rapports parlementaires ont documenté des départs de contribuables vers la Belgique, la Suisse ou le Royaume-Uni. Ce phénomène — réel ou anticipé — a joué un rôle important dans les décisions politiques de suppression.3. Des effets négatifs sur l'investissementCertains économistes et responsables politiques ont souligné que l'impôt sur la fortune pouvait dissuader l'investissement productif, notamment lorsqu'il concernait des actifs comme des entreprises familiales ou des biens professionnels. En frappant le capital, y compris non liquide, cet impôt pouvait forcer certains contribuables à vendre des actifs pour le payer, nuisant à la stabilité des entreprises.4. Une pression fiscale déjà élevée par ailleursDans plusieurs pays, les fortunes sont déjà indirectement taxées via d'autres dispositifs : impôt sur les plus-values, sur les successions, sur les revenus du capital, taxes foncières… Dès lors, les gouvernements ont estimé que rajouter une couche avec l'impôt sur la fortune relevait d'une forme de double imposition peu justifiable.5. Un tournant idéologique et politiqueDepuis les années 1980, le monde occidental a connu un tournant vers des politiques plus libérales, axées sur l'attractivité, la compétitivité fiscale et la limitation des charges sur le capital. L'impôt sur la fortune, souvent perçu comme symbolique mais peu efficace, est ainsi devenu politiquement impopulaire, même à gauche dans certains pays.En France, l'Impôt de solidarité sur la fortune (ISF) a été supprimé en 2018 sous la présidence d'Emmanuel Macron, et remplacé par l'Impôt sur la fortune immobilière (IFI). L'ISF ne rapportait qu'environ 5 milliards d'euros par an, et ses détracteurs estimaient qu'il nuisait à l'investissement et encourageait l'exil fiscal. Le nouvel impôt (IFI) se concentre uniquement sur les actifs immobiliers, laissant de côté les capitaux financiers. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

The Tragically Hip Top Forty Countdown: Song 18 — Claire from Ann ArborHey, it's jD. And welcome to the wide open middle of the countdown — that beautiful, feral terrain where deep cuts go to become legends and personal faves start to collide with consensus picks.This week on The Tragically Hip Top Forty Countdown, I'm joined by one of our most thoughtful and eloquent membersHIPers: Claire from Ann Arbor. We talk about discovering The Hip as a millennial from the U.S., falling hard thanks to Hockey Night in Canada, and how a steady diet of CBC and her dad's hockey tapes led her straight to 50 Mission Cap. (That's right — before she even knew the song, she knew the legend of Bill Barilko. That's parenting done right.)But what really makes this one hit different? Claire's lived experience as a disabled fan navigating concerts, fandom, and feeling safe in the crowd. Her reflections on inclusivity, identity, and finding community through The Hip are honest, funny, moving, and — in true TTHTop40 fashion — a little nerdy in the best possible way.We're not just counting down songs here. We're collecting stories. Claire's is one you'll be glad you heard.

Introduction: Watch Out... (Matthew 6:1–4) Because your MOTIVES MATTER. (Matt 6:1a) Wrong Motive – TO GLORIFY YOURSELF. Right Motive – TO GLORIFY GOD. Matthew 5:16 – In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. 1 Corinthians 10:31 – So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. Because your REWARD IS AT RISK. (Matt 6:1b–4) Worldly Reward – THE RECOGNITION OF OTHERS. James 1:27 – Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction… James 2:15–16 – If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and filled,” without giving them the things needed for the body, what good is that? 2 Corinthians 9:6–7 – The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must give as he has decided in his heart... Eternal Reward – THE RECOGNITION OF GOD. Matthew 25:23 – “Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.” Sermon Notes (PDF): BLANKHint: Highlight blanks above for answers! Small Group DiscussionRead Matthew 6:1-4What was your big take-away from this passage / message?Why do your motives matter so much to the Lord?In what ways do you see yourself struggling with self-glorification? How can you fight against this sinful trend?Why isn't the worldly reward of human praise worth pursuing after?Why does the Lord want you to be motivated by eternal rewards? Explain why this motivation isn't legalistic or self-centered.BreakoutPray for one another. AUDIO TRANSCRIPT Open your Bibles to Matthew chapter 6 verses 1 through 4. Matthew chapter 6verses 1 through 4. You know 12 years ago my friends and I took a road trip downto the middle of nowhere Tennessee. My one friend promised us a free stay in aspacious cabin that his dad built right next to a scenic lake. Only one of thoseguarantees end up being true. This day was free but it was free for a reason. Itwas not a spacious cabin it was a glorified shack. It turns out we weren'teven allowed to sleep in the beds we had to sleep on the floor because his daddidn't want us to mess up the beds. We were also not right next to the lake itwas a mile walk through hilly woods and once you got to the beach this is thesite that greeted you. Warning dangerous water because nothing says come on in thewater is fine like a do not swim here sign in the foreground and a nuclearpower plant in the background. You can't really see it but there was a fenced offarea where dozens and dozens of people were swimming and splish plashingaround without a care in the world. I kept thinking to myself what are youpeople doing don't you see the sign I mean can you even miss this sign is thateven possible? It is unmissable. I guess people saw this sign but they justdidn't care. They thought it was a harmless joke and not a serious warning.You know how you respond to warnings says a lot about who you are as a person.The waitress brings you your food and says hey be careful the plate is hot. Whatdo you do in that moment? Do you believe your nice waitress or do you touch it tosee if she's telling the truth? I don't know what's in it for her to lie to youabout the hot plate or you pass by a wet paint sign and you think to yourself isthis actually wet? You decide to touch it right? Or here's a new one I learnedthis week. Did you know in bold letters on the Q-tip box it says do not insertinto ear canal. I was blown away. I've been doing it wrong for all these years.Now that you know are you gonna keep exploring your ear like it's a cave orare you gonna stop doing it? Or you come to a red light at the top of the redlight says no turn on red. But you look both ways and there's no one coming soyou go anyway. Let's move beyond these somewhat funny examples of somethingmuch more important. God's Word is filled with hundreds and hundreds ofwarnings that you can either ignore or take very seriously. This is the firstweek in a new section of our study of the Sermon on the Mount, the heart ofreligion. In Matthew chapter 6 Jesus gives a three-part warning of how youshould and should not approach the spiritual disciplines of giving, praying,and fasting. According to Jesus these disciplines are not just external thingsthat you can check off your to-do list. They are internal indicators of who youreally are and who you are really worshiping. Because Jesus cares how yougive. Jesus cares how you pray. Jesus cares how you fast. The how of thesedisciplines reveal if you are a religious phony or a religious follower ofChrist who is faithful from the heart. This morning we're gonna dig intoMatthew chapter 6 verses 1 through 4 and focus on the warning of our Lord whenit comes to giving of our time, talents, and treasures. Before we get started Iwant to plead with you to not ignore this warning from Christ. Take it veryseriously. Be on guard. Watch out for what he is cautioning you against. Do notclose your eyes to your own sin. Do not think you have it all figured outbecause Jesus has a not-so-secret secret to share with you this morning that youoften lose sight of. The secret to giving is giving in secret. So before wecontinue any further let's go to the Lord and ask for His help. Please pray for meand I will pray for you.Father we come to once again a very challenging and convicting passage inyour word. We're once again we are being exposed not just on the outside but onthe inside. I pray for every single person in this room including myself Lord maywe truly listen to what your word has to say and take this warning with the utmostseriousness. We thank you in advance what you are going to do and we ask allthese things in the name of your Son Jesus Christ. Amen. Alright so watch outnumber one because your motives matter. Watch out because your motives matter.Let's read the first half of chapter 6 verse 1. Jesus says beware watch out ofpracticing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them.It's important to note that Jesus doesn't say it's bad for other people tonotice you practicing your righteousness or doing the right thing in public. Whatdoes he say? Watch out for practicing your righteousness and doing the rightthing in public in order to be seen by others. In the original Greek that phrasein order to be seen it comes from the word for theater. You're putting on ashow. You're pretending to be someone that you are not. You are putting on aninsincere performance. So once again Jesus zeros in on the on the internal. Hefocuses on your heart's greatest desire. It's all about your motive. So let's checkout the wrong motive first. So what is the wrong motive? To glorify yourself. Toglorify yourself. I'm not proud of this but in the past I've done chores aroundthe house in the hopes that my wife will notice my hard work. Is anyone elseguilty of this kind of behavior? Jonathan Trent thank you so much. I am soappreciative. It's just you and me buddy. To be fair all the guys should have theirhands raised as high as humanly possible whenever asked that kind of question.This is so lame to admit but I've done the dishes. Taken out the garbage. Laydown mulch. Cut the grass. Done long past due house projects hoping that mywife will see it and award me husband points. And husband points are a formof currency in marriage that aren't worth as much as you would hope and go asbad as quickly as unrefrigerated fish. All the husbands in the room knowexactly what I'm talking about. In those moments my motive was not to honor mywife but to glorify myself. To show off how great of a husband I am. And whenKate didn't notice what I had done I began to pout and feel disappointed.I only felt that way because I had a bad motive. I wouldn't have felt that way ifI had the right motive which is to be a loving husband who tookresponsibility for his own home. And this proves an important principle.Self-interest and self-glory always lead to self-deception and self-defeat. Withoutfail the most miserable person in every room is the most selfish person in thatroom. The more you make life about you the more unhappy you will find yourself.Maybe that is why you feel so depressed this morning. Maybe that's why you feelso empty right now. You want to be the son at the center of your solar systembut the problem is nobody else cares about your desired position. No one wantsto orbit around your preferences. And you may be wondering how can I tell if I amthis kind of self-glorifying person or not. Well first of all you are this kindof person to some degree and so am I. This problem does exist within your heartat some level. You have to figure out how serious and far-reaching the problemactually is. Here are some things to be on watch for. Do you check out what otherpeople share about their problems? Do you have a hard time being happy for someoneelse when they achieve a goal that you've always wanted to accomplish? When theyreceive a blessing that you've always wanted? Do you always try to one uppeople and have a better story than someone else? Do you always bring thetopic of conversation back to you? What you've done in the past? What you're doingright now? And what you plan to do in the future? Do you get annoyed and evensulky when you don't get your way? Do you push away opportunities to serve andhelp if you don't see what's in it for you? Even though there are tell-talesigns it can be extremely difficult to spot your own narcissism because you areoften blind to it. But other people around you are not. It would be a goodexercise to check in with your family and your friends after church today to askif they see any of these tendencies and how you speak and how you talk and howyou act. And if you ask that question please shut your mouth and open yourears. Stop inserting your opinion. Stop justifying yourself. You will not grow ifyou are more interested in defending yourself than dying to yourself. Startdealing with your problem because I guarantee you that you do have a problem.Stop glorifying yourself because you are not worthy of this act of self-worship.So that's the wrong motive. To glorify yourself. What's the right motive? Toglorify God. To glorify God. So Jesus provides the right motive for doing theright thing earlier in the Sermon on the Mount. Listen to what he has to say inMatthew 5.16. "Let your light shine before others that they may see your good worksand give glory to your Father who is in heaven." Compare that to chapter 6 verse1. "Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen bythem." Do you see the difference? Instead of shining the spotlight onto yourselfyou shine on to the only one who is actually worthy of it, the Lord and Himalone. Because this is the reason for which you were created. You exist tohonor God and show a watching world how awesome He truly is. This must be the goalof your marriage. This must be the goal of your parenting. This must be the goal ofyour job. This must be the goal of everything that you do. In 1 Corinthians1031 Paul says this, "So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all to theglory of God. Because any worldly glory that you collect for yourself will besnuffed out when you pass on from this life. But the glory of God is an unendingfire that can never ever be put out." In 100 to 200 years from now you're gonna belong forgotten. No one is gonna be thinking about you. But the name of JesusChrist will stand the test of time. His name will be forever high and lifted up.I'm not a betting man but I can guarantee you with a hundred percentcertainty that you will be rewarded for throwing your chips in with the victoryof God's name and reputation. That is the only motivation that will truly fuelyou. That is the only motivation that will get you across the finish line oflife. So watch out because your motives matter. Secondly, watch out because yourreward is at risk. Because your reward is at risk.Jesus lays out the consequence for doing the right thing for the wrong reasonat the end of verse 1. "Beware of practicing your righteousness before otherpeople in order to be seen by them, for then you will have no reward from yourFather who is in heaven." If you were dominated by the desire to rob God ofhis glory as you do good deeds, you will receive a loud and clear message fromGod. It is the same message that Willy Wonka gave the Charlie and his grandpa atthe end of the Chocolate Factory tour. You get nothing. You lose. Good day, sir.That may seem extreme, but that's what the text says. That may seem harsh, but it'seven better than what you deserve. With that in mind, Jesus continues on with hiswarning in verse 2, "By revealing the emptiness of the worldly reward that youoften settle for. Thus, when you give to the needy, sound no trumpet before you,as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and the streets, that they may be praisedby others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. The worldly rewardthat is most tempting to seek after is the recognition of others. Therecognition of others. And notice that Jesus doesn't say, "If you give to theneedy," he says, "when you give the needy." And he says that again in verse 3,"which means that you are expected to help those in need with your time, withyour talents, and your treasures. You are expected by God to care for the orphanand the widow." James 1.27, "A religion that is pure and undefiled before God isthis, to visit orphans and widows in their affliction. You are expected by Godto not ignore the poor, especially those within the body of Christ." Once again,let's read what James has to say. James 2.15 through 16, "If a brother or sisteris poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, and one of you says to them, 'Go inpeace, be warmed and filled without giving them the things needed for the body,what good is that? It is worthless.'" You're expected by God to be generous withthe money in your account, and not hoard it for yourself. 2nd Corinthians 9 verses 6through 7, the point is this, "Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, andwhoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must give as he hasdecided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves acheerful giver." Harvest, you are expected to make these kinds of sacrifices. But asyou make these expected sacrifices, you are also expected to not sound a trumpetbefore you, like the scribes and Pharisees did 2,000 years ago. Now, theydidn't literally sound a physical trumpet. They didn't pull a Miles Davis andblast a physical trumpet whenever they did a nice thing or made a donation.Jesus is using an over-the-top and funny illustration to prove a simple point. Donot be an obnoxious jerk who draws attention to himself or herself wheneveryou do the right thing. You know, while you were doing whatever you were doingover the past week, I was racking my brain to think of a modern-day example ofsounding a trumpet before you. And I came up short. So I'm going to ask you guys tosilently brainstorm, because I actually have something I need to do in the meantime,okay? So just be using your brains to think about an example.Alright, don't mind me guys.[laughter]You know what? I don't want to interrupt your brainstorming time, but you know what?This sermon is going really well. And you guys are all just laughing at mystories. I guess really tell that you're dialed into my spot on teaching. I reallythink Facebook needs to know about this. Oh, by the way, have you guys had any luckwith your brainstorming? Wait a minute. Maybe I did stumble upon the 21st centuryversion of sounding a trumpet before you. What do you guys think? Alright, I guessI'll put this away then. You know, seeking after the affirmation and praise ofothers is the heartbeat of the virtual world. People put on a manufacturedversion of themselves. They put their best foot forward. You can post about yourbest day to accumulate the affirmation and adulation of others. Maybe you post astatus on Facebook, a picture on Instagram or real on the TikToks as Pastor Jeffcalls it, that highlights a mission strip, a service project or a charitableevent that you took part in. Now, you can certainly do this in a godly way withgodly intentions, but you can also do it in an ungodly way with ungodlyintentions. You just bask in the glory of the likes and the comments and the heartemojis as human praise begins to pour in. You make a sizable contribution to aGoFundMe page. And instead of remaining anonymous, you put your name right nextto the amount that you donated. And you don't do that to show support. You do itto show off. You want others to be amazed by your big hearted generosity. Some ofyou are feeling pretty safe and sound right now because you don't leave muchof a digital footprint. You don't post anything anywhere. Well, let's movebeyond the bounds of social media because I don't want to leave you out of all thefun. Maybe you can seal a prideful remark of something kind you did as a praiseat a prayer service or at small group. Maybe you accidentally slip in orreference something nice you did while in conversation with someone else. Andyou inwardly hope that they'll take the bait. They'll ask a follow-up question soyou can get the at a boy or at a girl that you are so desperate for. Maybe youlike to brag about your family's accomplishments in the yearly Christmasletter. That's right. I went there. Because some of you may do that. You say that youwant to keep everyone informed about your life, but you actually want to keepeveryone impressed with your life. All of these examples are sounding a trumpet,pulling out the selfie stick so that everyone will notice you because youwant to be the recipient of admiration. You know, whenever I was a full-timeyouth pastor for eight years, I went to a countless number of musicals, trackmeets, games, graduation ceremonies, graduation parties, and before, during, orafter the event, I would track down my student and their parents to let themknow that I was there. Because how could I bless them with my presence if theywere totally unaware of my presence? It's kind of weird to admit, but if Ididn't make myself known or receive credit, it didn't really seem to count.Does that make sense? Does that seem reasonable? But you often feel a verysimilar way when it comes to your acts of good works. To your acts of service. Ifothers don't recognize what you did, it doesn't really seem to count, right? Itmay even seem like a complete waste of time if you do not receive immediatepraise. Jesus says you can blow that trumpet, you can pull out that selfiestick if you want to, knock yourself out. If you do, you will receive the reward ofhuman praise, but that's all you'll get and nothing more. You will get nothingfrom your Father in heaven because you know what? You don't really care aboutwhat He has to give you. What other mere human beings have to offer seems muchmore appealing. But that is so short-sighted because compliments, thank-yous, and awardsfeel good for about 15 minutes. And then you're just jones in for the next dose,right? Praise leaves almost as quickly as it arrives. And you so quickly forgethow little it satisfies you the next time you desire it. In verses 3 through 4,Jesus warns you to long for that which truly lasts. He cautions you to walk thepath of delayed gratification so that you can receive the eternal reward of therecognition of God Himself. So that is the eternal reward, the recognition of God.Let's read verses 3 through 4. "But when you give to the needy," there it is again,"not if, when, when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know whatyour right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret, and your Fatherwho sees you in secret will reward you." As I said earlier, the secret to givingis giving in secret. Jesus says, "not even let your left hand know what your righthand is doing." I just want to give a warning up front. I don't want to offendall the left-handed people in the room with this explanation of theillustration. I love all of you just as much as the normal people in the room.Okay, so don't be offended.Moving on, about 90% of Americans are right-handed, not left-handed. Again, don'thate me, it's just the facts, which means that the majority of people use theirright hand way more than their left hand. So just go with this over-the-top funnyillustration from Jesus. Imagine that your hands can actually speak to eachother. In that scenario, your right hand shouldn't constantly brag about all thethings that it was used to do over the course of the day to the left hand.Instead, it should be quiet. It should be satisfied that it was used instead ofbroadcasting how it was used. Jesus is calling us to a very serious type ofself-denial here. He is saying, "serve me, serve others, and then do your best toforget all about it." Don't keep track. Don't keep score. Don't manage your ownpersonal scoreboard. Don't comb through your mental file of successes and think,"Yeah, I'm doing pretty good compared to most people at church, compared to mostpeople in my small group." That is a complete waste of time and energy. It isnot your job to keep score because you cannot accurately evaluate yourself.Only God can do that. But this kind of self-forgetfulness is so counterintuitiveto us because we all live in a culture that tries to ram self-worth down ourthroats every single chance that it gets. Oh, your self-esteem matters more thananything else. If you don't put yourself first, other people will put you last.Don't forget to love yourself. Give yourself pep talks and tell yourselfhow awesome you are. Is any of that biblical? Why do we often fall for it? TheBible doesn't teach you to have high self-esteem. The Bible also doesn'tteach you to have low self-esteem either. The Bible says to have noesteem, which means that you're not focused on your self-image. You're notobsessed with what other people think and say about you. Instead, you focus onwhat God thinks and says about you because his authoritative opinion mattersthe most. Listen, it does not matter if other people recognize and acknowledgeyour faithfulness. Let me say that again because I really need to hear it. It doesnot matter if other people recognize and acknowledge your faithfulness. Whatmatters is you hear these words from the Lord when you stand before Him one day.Well done, good, and faithful servant. Enter into the joy of your Master. That isthe reward you should long and live for. Jesus says that if you give in secret,your Father who sees in secret will reward you. Jesus isn't saying that youcan earn right standing before God or work your way to heaven. That's notpossible. Salvation is found in the person and work of Jesus Christ andnowhere else. Forgiveness of sin and eternal life are gifts to be receivedby faith, not earned by works. Scripture is so clear on that. But scripture isequally clear that rewards in heaven are diligently earned, not automaticallyreceived. If you honor God in this life, He will honor you in eternity. If youreject temporary rewards that you cannot take out of this world, you will be giveneternal rewards that can never be stolen away from you in heaven. What a promise.That is a heavenly check that will never bounce and it will clear every singletime. So let God keep score because He will reward you. What are these heavenlyrewards? I wish I could tell you but the Bible doesn't give us specificdetails. But I can tell you this, God has never given you a lame gift in the pastand He will not give you a lame gift in the future. If God promises it,trust me, you want it and you will love it. Right now you may be thinking, okay,what do I do when someone else does praise me? This is going to happen at somepoint. Do you just shut them down and say, whoa, whoa, I didn't do this to bepraised by you. You're going to make me lose my eternal reward. Is that what youshould do? That'd be super weird and awkward for the other person. So pleasedon't do that. You should humbly accept this person's compliment and thenredirect their praise to the source and supply of your good works. The love ofChrist and the power of the Holy Spirit. Point the complimenter to God Himself.And this kind of redirect will not lead to a forfeiture of heavenly reward. Ifanything, it will lead to even greater reward because you have rightly handledpraise and you have put it in the place where it truly belongs, which is thehands of Almighty God. You know, compared to some of the weighty topics we'vecovered during the Sermon on the Mount, this passage may seem kind of light andinconsequential to you. But I can assure you that it's not because you're givingand serving in public speaks volumes of who you are in private. This is seriousbusiness. You have received a personal warning from Jesus Himself. He has warnedyou to watch out for the motive of glorifying yourself. To watch out forthe worldly desire to receive worldly rewards. And there are only two responsesto this kind of warning. Indifference or humility. Maybe you don't see any problemwith your motives right now. You don't see any issue for the reward you're livingfor. So you just want to move on with your day. Well, you're free to make thatchoice if you want to, but it is the wrong choice. Because until the day you dieand are in the presence of Christ, your motives will always be tinged withselfishness. Even as I stand before you to preach this sermon, there is selfishnessin my heart. Your motives will never be 100% pure. And you will desire the wrongreward. So please do not choose ignorance because too much is at stake. And maybe youdo see major problems with your motives and the reward you are living for. Youknow that you have to make a change, but you don't know how to make that change.Well, I have good news and bad news for you. Let's start with the bad news. Youcannot change your motives and desires. Are you ready for the good news? God canchange your motives and desires, but this will only happen if you humbleyourself before Him. Admit that you need His help. Submit to the master motivatorand the richest rewarder in the entire universe. Go to the Lord in prayer and dothat right now. Spend some time in prayer.Father, we come to you to lay our motives before you. To lay down the worldlyrewards that we are living for. What help us to remember the only thing that willtruly last is your glory and your name. What help us to live for these rewardsthat last forever and not these worldly rewards that fade away so quickly. AndLord, there's anyone in this room who is not a follower of you and is just stuckin this cycle of glorifying themselves and living for themselves. May they forthe first time submit to Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. That they canfulfill the purpose for which you've given them, which is to make much of you.And for the rest of us Lord, help us to remember that biblical goal. To rememberwho we are living for. To remember why we exist. And we ask all these things inJesus' name. Amen.

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In this episode of Spotlight, IFI’s attorney breaks down the legal ramifications homeschoolers face if HB 2827 is passed, and how we can conquer it in court if it becomes law.… Continue Reading

durée : 00:53:52 - Questions d'islam - par : Ghaleb Bencheikh - Comment appréhender le fait islamique caractérisé par une grande diversité ethnique, une pluralité culturelle et par tant de contradictions internes ? Comment y distinguer le religieux du civilisationnel ? - réalisation : François Caunac - invités : Cédric Baylocq docteur en anthropologie sociale et culturelle de l'Université de Bordeaux, chargé de mission à l'Institut français d'islamologie (IFI), et chargé d'enseignement à l'Institut Catholique de Paris (ICP).; Francesco Chiabotti Professeur des Universités en islamologie, Inalco (Paris)

Illinois could legalize assisted suicide. The End of Life Options Act gives doctors the greenlight to perscribe death-causing drugs to adult patients diagnosed with a terminal illness. Life leaders warn that legal suicide in Illinois will eventually be expanded to cover people with non terminal conditions and even children. Following a testimony during a state Senate hearing in Chicago, Dr. Kevin Garner spoke with IFI’s Monte Larrick about the End of Life Options Act. Dr. Garner is an internal medicine specialist, and is board certified in hospice and pallative care.… Continue Reading

Selon une étude récente de la Direction générale des finances publiques (DGFiP), les 0,1 % des foyers fiscaux français les plus aisés, soit environ 74 500 foyers, déclarent un revenu fiscal annuel supérieur à 463 000 euros. Revenus moyens et compositionCes foyers perçoivent en moyenne 1 030 000 euros par an, un montant nettement supérieur à la moyenne nationale de 32 000 euros. Leurs revenus se composent principalement de :Revenus du capital : Une part significative provient de revenus de capitaux mobiliers, tels que les dividendes et les intérêts.Salaires et traitements : Une autre portion notable est constituée de rémunérations issues de leur activité professionnelle.Ces sources de revenus sont plus volatiles que celles du reste de la population, étant davantage influencées par les fluctuations économiques et les modifications législatives.Évolution des revenusEntre 2003 et 2022, le revenu moyen de ces foyers a augmenté de 4,7 % par an en moyenne (3,0 % en termes réels), contre 2,0 % pour le reste des foyers (0,5 % en termes réels). Cette croissance a contribué à une concentration accrue des revenus sur cette période, bien que de manière relativement limitée.Patrimoine immobilierLe patrimoine immobilier moyen de ces foyers s'élève à 4,6 millions d'euros en 2022, selon les déclarations à l'impôt sur la fortune immobilière (IFI), contre 250 000 euros pour les autres foyers. Ce patrimoine a augmenté de près de 18 % entre 2017 et 2022.En 2016, dernière année de déclaration à l'impôt de solidarité sur la fortune (ISF), qui couvrait à la fois le patrimoine immobilier et mobilier, le patrimoine moyen total de ces foyers s'élevait à 10,2 millions d'euros, après avoir presque doublé depuis 2003. Il était alors composé à 21 % de patrimoine immobilier et à 79 % de patrimoine mobilier.Caractéristiques sociodémographiquesLes foyers les plus aisés présentent des caractéristiques distinctes :Propriétaires de leur résidence principale : Ils sont très majoritairement propriétaires de leur habitation principale.Situation matrimoniale : Ils sont davantage en couple que le reste de la population.Âge : Ils sont généralement plus âgés que la moyenne nationale.Stabilité dans la catégorie des hauts revenusLes mouvements d'entrée et de sortie de la catégorie des plus hauts revenus sont rares, indiquant une certaine stabilité au sein de ce groupe.ConclusionLes 74 500 foyers français les plus aisés se distinguent par des revenus et un patrimoine nettement supérieurs à la moyenne nationale. Leur richesse provient principalement de revenus du capital et de rémunérations élevées, et leur patrimoine est majoritairement composé d'actifs mobiliers et immobiliers. Ces foyers sont généralement plus âgés, en couple et propriétaires de leur résidence principale, reflétant une stabilité financière et sociale notable. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

In this edition of Spotoight, we feature IFI’s lobbyist David Curtin giving an update about what happened in Springfield last week.… Continue Reading

L'antica Grecia ci ha lasciato storie di battaglie, inganni e metamorfosi. Ma poche sono intense come quella di Ifi e Iante: un amore impossibile, una lotta contro il destino e un intervento divino che cambia tutto. Una storia di identità e coraggio direttamente dalle Metamorfosi di Ovidio. Questa è la terza ed ultima puntata della serie "Storie d'amore" che ho scritto per Febbraio, il mese dell'amore! .-.-. Per avere informazioni su come puoi supportare questo podcast vai qui: https://it.tipeee.com/mitologia-le-meravigliose-storie-del-mondo-antico/ Se ti va di dare un'occhiata al libro “Il Re degli Dei”, ecco qui un link (affiliato: a te non costa nulla a me dà un piccolissimo aiuto): https://amzn.to/3Q50uFR Se ti va di dare un'occhiata al libro “Eracle, la via dell'eroe”, ecco qui un link: https://amzn.to/46dAFYZ Altri link affiliati: Lista dei libri che consiglio (lista in continuo aggiornamento): https://amzn.to/3Q3ZYI9 Lista dei film che consiglio (lista in continuo aggiornamento): https://amzn.to/3DoqTa7 Lista hardware che consiglio per chi è curioso del mondo per podcast (lista in continuo aggiornamento): https://amzn.to/44TYKTW Uso plugin audio da questa Software House: Waves. Se vuoi dare un'occhiata, anche questo è un link affiliato: https://www.waves.com/r/1196474 Ami musiche rilassanti e i suoni della natura? Iscriviti a questo meraviglioso canale https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbRZLgwT37437fYK4YYKhXQ?sub_confirmation=1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

VitVio is transforming surgical operations by deploying AI-powered camera systems in operating rooms to automate administrative tasks and optimize team orchestration. In this episode of Category Visionaries, Thomas Knox, CEO & Founder of VitVio shares his journey from scaling hypergrowth startups like Kiwi.com and IFI (a leader in autonomous store technology) to founding VitVio after a personal loss sparked his mission to make meaningful impact in healthcare. Despite being less than a year old, VitVio has already secured partnerships with leading institutions like the Royal Orthopedic Hospital and is in discussions with 9 of the top 15 US hospitals. Topics Discussed: Evolution from autonomous store technology to healthcare operations Strategic approach to entering the challenging healthcare market VitVio's computer vision and AI technology deployment in operating rooms Expansion strategy from UK's NHS to the US healthcare market Building trust and credibility in the healthcare industry Vision for creating an operating system for surgical operations GTM Lessons For B2B Founders: Target decision-makers through their influencers: Knox found success by approaching top surgeons rather than hospital executives directly. Surgeons were more receptive to initial conversations and could effectively champion the solution internally. Healthcare startups should identify and engage key opinion leaders who can open doors and drive adoption. Time market entry strategically: VitVio's launch coincided with hospitals facing unprecedented pressure to innovate due to post-COVID challenges, staff shortages, and margin pressure. Knox emphasizes that timing can dramatically impact sales velocity - the same solution might struggle to gain traction in a different market context. Validate commitment through paid pilots: While hospitals readily accept free pilots, Knox insisted on paid engagements to ensure genuine commitment and likelihood of expansion. B2B founders should consider using paid pilots as a qualification tool, even if it means slower initial traction. Segment prospects based on readiness signals: Knox advises targeting hospitals with recent cash infusion or strong profitability, while avoiding those undergoing major technical implementations like EHR changes. B2B founders should develop clear criteria for identifying prospects most likely to move quickly. Build reference customers strategically: VitVio prioritized winning top-tier US hospitals, knowing their validation would accelerate sales cycles with smaller institutions from 12+ months to 3-6 months. B2B founders should identify which customer logos will most effectively drive market confidence and focus resources accordingly.   //   Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe.  www.GlobalTalent.co  

We’re highlighting Dr. Zumhagen’s remarks at IFI’s 2024 COVID Forum, held at Families of Faith in Channahon, IL. Dr. Zumhagen is a family medicine physician, with nearly 4 decades in practice in the medical field. In 2009, he cofounded Fearfully & Wonderfully Made,a wholisitic and nutritionally based center in Orland Park. In this episode, you wil hear this doctor discuss vaccine mandates, the risks of treating healthy people, and the power that the pharmecuetical industries wield in America.… Continue Reading

There is a brand new Irish comedy drama on Sky called ‘Small Town, Big Story' created by Chris O'Dowd. Henry McKean was at the premiere at the IFI, and sent in this chat he had with some of the cast!

Last night a brand new Irish dark comedy drama on Sky called 'Small Town Big Story' by Chris O'Dowd premiered at the IFI. Henry McKean was there and met the star of the new series, actress Christina Hendricks, best known for Mad Men.

This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to actor Christopher Abbott about playing alongside Barry Keoghan in the new Irish drama 'Bring Them Down' as well as his roles in 'Wolf Man' and 'Girls'. We celebrate the films of Ingmar Bergman when John talks to Jan Holmberg the CEO of the Ingmar Bergman Foundation ahead of a new season of films at the IFI. Plus, Chris Wasser on the week's new movie releases.

You may have seen the report recently about a tagged salmon that was detected in the Erriff and was subsequently discovered to have travelled nearly 2,500km from south west Greenland. It's incredible and direct evidence showing the journey that the Atlantic salmon has to endure to spawn in our rivers and so to find out more we spoke to the IFI's Glen Wightman who told us about the discovery and what it means for our understanding of the salmon's life.The full story from the IFI including the map of the salmon's journey is at:https://www.fisheriesireland.ie/news/press-releases/ifi-picks-up-trail-of-salmon-that-swam-from-greenland-back-to-mayo-0  Keep up to date with all the latest Ireland on the Fly on https://www.IrelandontheFly.com and get regular updates on https://Instagram.com/IrelandontheFly.

Kenna and Jenna are in studio together this episode to discuss the Illinois General Assembly legislation titled HB 3499, also known as legalizing Physician Assisted Suicide in Illinois. To listen to Dr. Ben German’s commentary from IFI’s forum, click here. To watch it, click here. To listen to Seth Gruber’s episode mentioned in this podcast, click here. The Pre-Persons, by Philip K. Dick The Lethal Truth about Euthanasia (SE episode #35)… Continue Reading

Send us a textIn this episode of The Digital Executive Podcast, host Brian Thomas sits down with Steve Carlin, CEO of AiFi, a pioneering company in spatial intelligence with over 280 locations globally. Steve shares his journey through leadership roles at industry titans like P&G, Ubisoft, Facebook, and SoftBank Robotics, and his pivot into leading AiFi. He discusses the transformative potential of spatial intelligence, the challenges of educating the market, and the unique approach iFi takes to solving problems like cashier-less retail, customer experience optimization, and operational efficiency.Steve also outlines his vision for AiFi's future, from expanding applications across diverse industries to playing a pivotal role in defining the "fourth pillar" of artificial intelligence: understanding the physical world. Learn how iFi's innovative technology is reshaping retail and laying the foundation for broader AI advancements. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a business leader, or an AI aficionado, this episode offers inspiring insights into the future of spatial intelligence and AI-driven innovation.

Today’s Spotlight is featuring remarks given by Dr. Stephen Smart (yes that’s really his last name) at an IFI forum in 2024. The subject? Legalized doctor-assisted suicide. Dr. Stephen Smart is a clinical associate professor of medicine at the University of Illinois college of medicine, and is in private practice at the Springfield clinic in Peoria. Pastor Mark Moore and his church, Belmont Bible, were our gracious hosts to listen to Dr. Smart and his colleague, Dr.… Continue Reading

THIS THURSDAY  The Great COVID Con forum IFI is hosting will be in Palatine, IL, and contains statistics and data vital for understanding how the COVID vaccines affected our bodies, why the medical industry has taken this path, and how we can respond as Christians. Click here to learn more. In this episode, Alyssa lays out the policy changes President-Elect Trump stated is his mission in protecting minors from transgender procedures/prescriptions in America. To attend the Worldview conference, click here.… Continue Reading

The week of September 22nd was announced as banned book week as proclaimed by the American Library Association. Thomas Hampson wrote an article for IFI about it. The concerns that parents have about inappropriate books being placed in the children’s section of the library is not void. To read more from Thomas Hampson, click here.… Continue Reading

Today we’re featuring Allie Beth Sutckey’s keynote address at IFI’s 2024 faith, family and freedom banquet. Stuckey is a Christian, wife, mother, and hit podcast host of the show “Relatable.” In this keynote, she breaks down her catchphrase for us: politics matter because policies matter because people matter. Watch IFI’s interview with Allie Beth Stuckey here.… Continue Reading

1 Samuel 27 (CSV) David Flees to the Philistines 27Then David said in his heart, Now I shall perish one day by the hand of Saul. There is nothing better for me than that I should escape to the land of the Philistines. Then Saul will despair of seeking me any longer within the borders of Israel, and I shall escape out of his hand.2So David arose and went over, he andthe six hundred men who were with him,to Achish the son of Maoch, king of Gath.3And David lived with Achish at Gath, he and his men, every man with his household, and David withhis two wives, Ahinoam of Jezreel, and Abigail of Carmel, Nabal's widow.4And when it was told Saul that David had fled to Gath, he no longer sought him. 5Then David said to Achish, IfI have found favor in your eyes, let a place be given me in one of the country towns, that I may dwell there. For why should your servant dwell in the royal city with you?6So that day Achish gave himZiklag. Therefore Ziklag has belonged to the kings of Judah to this day.7And the number of the days that David lived in the country of the Philistines was a year and four months. 8Now Davidand his men went up and made raids againstthe Geshurites,the Girzites, andthe Amalekites, for these were the inhabitants of the land from of old,as far as Shur, to the land of Egypt.9And David would strike the land and would leave neither man nor woman alive, but would take away the sheep, the oxen, the donkeys, the camels, and the garments, and come back to Achish.10When Achish asked, Where have youmade a raid today? David would say, Against the Negeb of Judah, or, Against the Negeb ofthe Jerahmeelites, or, Against the Negeb ofthe Kenites.11And David would leave neither man nor woman alive to bring news to Gath, thinking, lest they should tell about us and say, So David has done. Such was his custom all the while he lived in the country of the Philistines.12And Achish trusted David, thinking, He has made himself an utter stench to his people Israel; therefore he shall always be my servant.

1 Samuel 27 (CSV) David Flees to the Philistines 27Then David said in his heart, Now I shall perish one day by the hand of Saul. There is nothing better for me than that I should escape to the land of the Philistines. Then Saul will despair of seeking me any longer within the borders of Israel, and I shall escape out of his hand.2So David arose and went over, he andthe six hundred men who were with him,to Achish the son of Maoch, king of Gath.3And David lived with Achish at Gath, he and his men, every man with his household, and David withhis two wives, Ahinoam of Jezreel, and Abigail of Carmel, Nabal's widow.4And when it was told Saul that David had fled to Gath, he no longer sought him. 5Then David said to Achish, IfI have found favor in your eyes, let a place be given me in one of the country towns, that I may dwell there. For why should your servant dwell in the royal city with you?6So that day Achish gave himZiklag. Therefore Ziklag has belonged to the kings of Judah to this day.7And the number of the days that David lived in the country of the Philistines was a year and four months. 8Now Davidand his men went up and made raids againstthe Geshurites,the Girzites, andthe Amalekites, for these were the inhabitants of the land from of old,as far as Shur, to the land of Egypt.9And David would strike the land and would leave neither man nor woman alive, but would take away the sheep, the oxen, the donkeys, the camels, and the garments, and come back to Achish.10When Achish asked, Where have youmade a raid today? David would say, Against the Negeb of Judah, or, Against the Negeb ofthe Jerahmeelites, or, Against the Negeb ofthe Kenites.11And David would leave neither man nor woman alive to bring news to Gath, thinking, lest they should tell about us and say, So David has done. Such was his custom all the while he lived in the country of the Philistines.12And Achish trusted David, thinking, He has made himself an utter stench to his people Israel; therefore he shall always be my servant.