Podcasts about unanimity

Long established legal norms continue to be challenged by Trump's Justice Department, leading Andrew and Mary to emphasize how the courts have grown increasingly frustrated with the administration's tactics. They begin with last Thursday's ruling from Judge Rodriguez in Texas, that Trump was unjustified in using the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan migrants. After a review of what that means for his ‘extraction' efforts, Andrew and Mary go deep on an assessment made public from the National Intelligence Council, that indicates despite Trump's presidential proclamation evoking the Alien Enemies Act, intelligence officials do not see a strong link between the Venezuelan government and Tren de Aragua. And lastly this week, they look at the latest judicial pushback on Trump's attempts to threaten law firms, after Judge Beryl Howell ruled against his targeting of Perkins Coie by executive order.Further reading: Here is the assessment from the National Intelligence Council on the relationship between the Maduro government and Tren de Aragua, courtesy of the New York Times.Want to listen to this show without ads? Sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts.

The first 100 days of President Trump's second term have now come to a close. In a live legal special, MSNBC's Ari Melber breaks down the most consequential legal moments of the new administration, including the Trump administration's continued dismantling of key federal agencies, the targeting of private law firms, and the response from the judicial system and the US Supreme Court. Melber is joined by legal experts and insiders, including hosts of MSNBC's Main Justice podcast, Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord. Visit msnbc.com for more coverage.

The first 100 days of President Trump's second term have now come to a close. In a live legal special, MSNBC's Ari Melber breaks down the most consequential legal moments of the new administration, including the Trump administration's continued dismantling of key federal agencies, the targeting of private law firms, and the response from the judicial system and the US Supreme Court. Melber is joined by legal experts and insiders, including hosts of MSNBC's Main Justice podcast, Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord. Visit msnbc.com for more coverage.

Andrew and Mary begin this week by acknowledging that, as the Trump administration approaches its 100th day mark, some themes have materialized. One is intimidation, exemplified most recently with the arrest of Wisconsin state court judge Hannah Dugan last Friday, while Trump continues to clash with local authorities over his deportation efforts. Another theme is due process, or the lack of it. Our Main Justice hosts point to a litany of immigration issues front and center this week, including the wrongful deportation of US citizen children, Attorney General Pam Bondi's March memo to law enforcement laying out how to implement the Alien Enemies Act, and what happened when the government was compelled to have a hearing in a Texas case: they fell flat on the merits. And before wrapping up, Andrew and Mary explain why Trump's media policy change, tossing out Biden era protections for journalists, is problematic for a free press.Further reading: Mary's recent Op-ed in the Washington Post: What Alito got right in his El Salvador case dissent.Pam Bondi's March 14th memo issuing guidance for implementing the Alien Enemies Act.Pam Bondi's April 25th memo updating the policy regarding obtaining information from, or records of, members of the news media.A note to listeners: In the Abrego Garcia case, despite the earlier admission in court that his removal was a mistake, the government's current position is that he a member of MS 13, which his lawyers deny.Want to listen to this show without ads? Sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts.

Andrew and Mary host this week's episode in front of a live audience at Princeton University, starting with the latest in the Kilmar Abrego Garcia case where last Tuesday, Maryland district judge Paula Xinis ordered the Trump administration to provide among other things, “butts in seats” to explain their efforts to get him back. Then they describe what led up to the Supreme Court's early Saturday decision temporarily blocking the deportation of more Venezuelan migrants, after a flurry of back and forth between the Solicitor General and the ACLU. And being at Andrew's alma mater, he and Mary hold up the absolute necessity of academic freedom and independence in the wake of Trump's attempts to defund universities who do not comply with his demands. Last up, they touch on the Supreme Court granting argument in the birthright citizenship cases- not on the merits, but on whether a nationwide injunction is appropriate in this instance.Further reading: HERE is Judge Harvie Wilkinson's sharply worded opinion, writing for a 3-judge panel in the US Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit, rejecting the Trump administrations effort to stop a lower court's order that the government facilitate Kilmar Abrego Garcia's return.Want to listen to this show without ads? Sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts.

The US government's mistaken removal of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to El Salvador has captured national attention, and it's as stunning as it is heart breaking. So Mary and Andrew dedicate the bulk of this week's episode to what's happened since the Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration must follow the lower court's order to facilitate his return. So far, the administration seems to be slow-walking the process, dodging accountability for the fact that Abrego Garcia was never afforded his due process rights, a core American principle. Andrew and Mary go on to explain each consecutive government response, and two habeas petitions that have been granted a TRO since last week's Supreme Court decision. Before wrapping up, they highlight the cancelling of a landmark civil rights deal in Alabama, and Trump's latest retribution in action-- targeting individuals, the Associated Press and Harvard.Further reading: Here is Mary's OpEd in the Washington Post: It's time to compel Justice officials to testify on Abrego García.And please vote for your favorite MSNBC podcasts in this year's Webby Awards:Prosecuting Donald Trump in the Podcasts - Crime & Justice category: VOTE HEREWhy Is This Happening? With Chris Hayes in the Podcasts - Interview/Talk Show category: VOTE HEREInto America: Uncounted Millions in the Podcasts - News & Politics category: VOTE HEREVoting closes this Thursday, April 17th.Want to listen to this show without ads? Sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts.

As the Supreme Court weighs in on the president's use of the Alien Enemies Act, Mary and Andrew approach this week's developments with both concern and relief. While relieved at the unanimity of the High Court's belief that due process is a necessity, the concern lies with the Trump administration's response to a court order directing them to arrange the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the man who was wrongfully deported to El Salvador. They also see cause for alarm after the government retaliated against their own lawyer in this case. Andrew and Mary then take a beat to spotlight the DC circuit upholding a judge's decision related to scope of Trump's J6 pardons. And before closing out this week's episode, they detail the lawsuit brought by the conservative leaning NCLA over the constitutionality of the sweeping tariffs the president has announced.Further reading: This is Mary's recent op Ed in the Washington Post: The White House war on Big Law hits some speed bumpsAnd please vote for your favorite MSNBC podcasts in this year's Webby Awards:Prosecuting Donald Trump in the Podcasts - Crime & Justice category: VOTE HEREWhy Is This Happening? With Chris Hayes in the Podcasts - Interview/Talk Show category: VOTE HEREInto America: Uncounted Millions in the Podcasts - News & Politics category: VOTE HEREVoting closes April 17th.Want to listen to this show without ads? Sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts.

What is the origin of the "devil's advocate"? What are the benefits of assigning someone to that role? It has been noted in Scottish Presbyterian polity that a unanimous decision has not been sufficiently debated. In other words, either the issue was trivial, the presbyters were apathetic, or no one stepped up to elevate the debate by serving as the devil's advocate. Tim and Andrew encourage listeners to learn how to think, not just what to think. We must guide our children to know how to argue respectfully, anticipate objections, understand their opponents' arguments, and recognize and resist groupthink. Tim draws on his experience as the moderator of a church session and discusses how these principles come into play during elder board meetings. Here's something worth remembering when you are tempted to dismiss Robert's Rules of Order: procedural rules for assembly arguments exist to protect the minority's voice and the majority's will.***Out of Our Minds Podcast: Pastors Who Say What They Think. For the love of Christ and His Church.Out of Our Minds is a production of New Geneva Academy. Are you interested in preparing for ordained ministry with pastors? Have a desire to grow in your knowledge and fear of God? Apply at www.newgenevaacademy.com.Master of DivinityBachelor of DivinityCertificate in Bible & TheologyGroundwork: The Victory of Christ & The Great ConversationIntro and outro music is Psalm of the King, Psalm 21 by My Soul Among Lions.Out of Our Minds audio, artwork, episode descriptions, and notes are property of New Geneva Academy and Warhorn Media, published with permission by Transistor, Inc. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Listen in to the fascinating discourse within Talmud (Eruvin 13b), and as we uncover the profound debates between the house of Shammai and the house of Hillel concerning the phrasing of morning blessings. We delve into the wisdom of Rav Meir, whose intricate logic in Halacha was often beyond the grasp of his peers, resulting in the Halacha not always aligning with his views. We also touch on the Kabbalistic notion that the world was crafted through divine utterances, highlighting the powerful significance of the Aleph Beis letters. Through a personal anecdote about my grandfather's rabbi, we emphasize the mystical importance of understanding these letters in Jewish spirituality.In our conversation, we further examine the exceptional analytical abilities of Rebbe Meir, a Talmudic sage known for his capacity to argue both sides of an issue convincingly. We discuss the role of visual interaction in learning and how a teacher's facial expressions can enhance comprehension. The episode also touches on the importance of Agadic Talmud, offering deeper narratives and teachings. We explore the impressive skills of Rebbe Meir's disciple, Sumchus, who could provide extensive reasoning for various rulings, and recount the extraordinary talents of the Gaon of Vilna, showcasing his deep understanding of the Talmud from a young age. This engaging discussion underscores the value of opposition in Jewish legal rulings, providing a stark contrast to the concept of unanimous decisions often seen in modern legal systems._____________The Thinking Talmudist Podcast shares select teachings of Talmud in a fresh, insightful and meaningful way. Many claim that they cannot learn Talmud because it is in ancient Aramaic or the concepts are too difficult. Well, no more excuses. In this podcast you will experience the refreshing and eye-opening teachings while gaining an amazing appreciation for the divine wisdom of the Torah and the depths of the Talmud.This Episode (#71) of the Thinking Talmudist Podcast is dedicated in honor of Bruce Licht.This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by David & Susan MarbinRecorded at TORCH Meyerland in the Levin Family Studios to a live audience on January 17, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on February 4, 2025_____________DONATE to TORCH: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. Thank you!_____________SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Prayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at https://www.TORCHpodcasts.com_____________EMAIL your questions, comments, and feedback: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area!_____________#Talmud, #Humility, #Eruvin, #Shammai, #Hillel, #MorningBlessings, #RavMeir, #Halacha, #Kabbalah, #Hebrew, #DivineCreation, #Agadic, #Storytelling, #Sumchus, #Vilna, #LegalRulings, #Unanimity, #ModernLegalSystems, #Talmudic, #JewishThought, ★ Support this podcast ★

Listen in to the fascinating discourse within Talmud (Eruvin 13b), and as we uncover the profound debates between the house of Shammai and the house of Hillel concerning the phrasing of morning blessings. We delve into the wisdom of Rav Meir, whose intricate logic in Halacha was often beyond the grasp of his peers, resulting in the Halacha not always aligning with his views. We also touch on the Kabbalistic notion that the world was crafted through divine utterances, highlighting the powerful significance of the Aleph Beis letters. Through a personal anecdote about my grandfather's rabbi, we emphasize the mystical importance of understanding these letters in Jewish spirituality.In our conversation, we further examine the exceptional analytical abilities of Rebbe Meir, a Talmudic sage known for his capacity to argue both sides of an issue convincingly. We discuss the role of visual interaction in learning and how a teacher's facial expressions can enhance comprehension. The episode also touches on the importance of Agadic Talmud, offering deeper narratives and teachings. We explore the impressive skills of Rebbe Meir's disciple, Sumchus, who could provide extensive reasoning for various rulings, and recount the extraordinary talents of the Gaon of Vilna, showcasing his deep understanding of the Talmud from a young age. This engaging discussion underscores the value of opposition in Jewish legal rulings, providing a stark contrast to the concept of unanimous decisions often seen in modern legal systems._____________The Thinking Talmudist Podcast shares select teachings of Talmud in a fresh, insightful and meaningful way. Many claim that they cannot learn Talmud because it is in ancient Aramaic or the concepts are too difficult. Well, no more excuses. In this podcast you will experience the refreshing and eye-opening teachings while gaining an amazing appreciation for the divine wisdom of the Torah and the depths of the Talmud.This Episode (#71) of the Thinking Talmudist Podcast is dedicated in honor of Bruce Licht.This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by David & Susan MarbinRecorded at TORCH Meyerland in the Levin Family Studios to a live audience on January 17, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on February 4, 2025_____________DONATE to TORCH: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. Thank you!_____________SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Prayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at https://www.TORCHpodcasts.com_____________EMAIL your questions, comments, and feedback: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area!_____________#Talmud, #Humility, #Eruvin, #Shammai, #Hillel, #MorningBlessings, #RavMeir, #Halacha, #Kabbalah, #Hebrew, #DivineCreation, #Agadic, #Storytelling, #Sumchus, #Vilna, #LegalRulings, #Unanimity, #ModernLegalSystems, #Talmudic, #JewishThought, ★ Support this podcast ★

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Salk talks about how Ichiro not being voted unanimously into the hall of fame isn’t too surprising, he also explains how Felix Hernandez’s hall of fame case is in a decent spot he talks about Ichiro’s jersey retirement, the Seahawks offensive coordinator speculations, and more in Need to Know, Salk talks about what the Seahawks should do this offseason particularly at QB and offensive line, then Brady Henderson joins Salk for Blue 88 to talk more about the Seahawks offensive coordinator search.

"PREVIEW: UNANIMITY: Conversation with colleague Liz Peek regarding the unanimous Senate vote to confirm Marco Rubio as Secretary of State, 99-0. More later." 1918

Replacing the income tax, protecting American workers, serving as a negotiating tool, reducing the national deficit, reducing national debt, and more. We're told that tariffs are going to do all sorts of great things. Mark Thornton sets the record straight and explains why tariffs are unequivocally a bad thing.Additional Resources"The Goose that Laid the Golden Egg" by Mark Thornton: Mises.org/U4_A"Ludwig von Mises on Trade, Human Development, and Human Progress" by Mark Thornton: Mises.org/U4_B "The Political Economy of Protectionism" by Thomas DiLorenzo: Mises.org/U4_C"Protectionism and Immigration Reform" by Ryan McMaken: Mises.org/U4_D"Protectionism Abroad and Socialism at Home" by Ron Paul: Mises.org/U4_E"Protectionism Is Not the Answer to the Canadian Fur Trade's Problems" by Daniella Bassi: Mises.org/U4_F"Mises on Protectionism and Immigration" by Matthew McCaffrey: Mises.org/U4_G"Herbert Spencer: Protectionism Is Aggressionism" by Gary Galles: Mises.org/U4_H"Protectionism Is Immoral, Unjust, and Corrupt" by James Bovard: Mises.org/U4_I"Review of Peddling Protectionism: Smoot-Hawley and the Great Depression by Douglas A. Irwin" by David Howden (QJAE 18, no. 2 ): Mises.org/U4_J"Protectionism, War and the Southern Tradition" by Lew Rockwell (The Costs of War): Mises.org/U4_K"Protectionism: Origin and Effects" by Thomas DiLorenzo (Mises University 2010): Mises.org/U4_L"Free Trade vs. Protectionism" by Carmen Elena Dorobăț (Mises University 2024): Mises.org/U4_M"Free Trade vs. Protectionism" by Shawn Ritenour (Mises University 2022): Mises.org/U4_N"Free Trade vs. Protectionism" by Lucas M. Engelhardt (Mises University 2023): Mises.org/U4_O"Clarifying Economists Arguments about International Trade" by Bob Murphy (Human Action Podcast): Mises.org/U4_P"Do Trump Tariffs Make Sense" (The Bob Murphy Show): Mises.org/U4_Q"Here's why Trump thinks tariffs are good for the US — and what the experts say" by Aimee Picchi (CBS News): Mises.org/U4_RSubscribe to this monthly podcast at Mises.org/Unanimity.Music: “My Universe” ℗ 2006 Kate Higgins (katehiggins.com). Used with permission.

Srinivas Shenoy, Founder and CEO of Aloha Protocol, joins EisnerAmper's TechTalk host Fritz Spencer to discuss the next era of AI for enterprises. Aloha Protocol operates under the foundational principle that AI inference is better when different AI models arrive at a consensus. In this episode, discover how Aloha Protocol is delivering advanced AI tools and industry-specific solutions that help enterprises make critical decisions. Tune in to learn more about this startup's game-changing approach to AI and enterprise innovation.

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, Shohei Ohtani won the National League MVP award unanimously, and the Dodgers made a slew of roster moves in the last week. Ohtani is the only MLB player ever with more than one unanimous MVP win, and he's done so in three of the last four years. He joined Frank Robinson as the only players to win MVP in both the American League and National League. We also look at the Dodgers making some roster moves in the last week, which featured deadlines to set reserve lists for the Rule 5 Draft and to tender contracts to players on the 40-man roster. And Chris Woodward will be the first base coach in 2025, replacing Clayton McCullough who left to manage the Marlins. Left-hander Jack Dreyer was added to the roster after strong numbers in Triple-A and Double-A this season. Tony Gonsolin and Dustin May, both of whom missed all of 2024 after elbow surgery, avoided salary arbitration by agreeing to terms on contracts for 2025.  Postseason cult hero Brent Honeywell and left-hander Zach Logue were non-tendered, making them free agents. Both pitchers are out of options, as is Connor Brogdon, who was sent outright to Triple-A but opted for free agency instead. We analyze the Dodgers 40-man roster, which now has 36 players, including 22 pitchers and 14 position players. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The best people in the world support the Mises Institute. Will you join them? Mises.org/U5In the monthly Unanimity podcast, Mark Thornton explores basic concepts of the world and humanity to unlock the mystery of widespread disagreeableness in society. Subscribe at Mises.org/Unanimity.Music: “My Universe” ℗ 2006 Kate Higgins (katehiggins.com). Used with permission.

All politics aside, in the modern capitalistic society, population and population growth—or decline—is a matter of choice. We need not worry about running out of resources, land, people, and energy.See also the "Population" episode of the Minor Issues Podcast: Mises.org/Minor64Subscribe to this monthly podcast at Mises.org/Unanimity.Music: “My Universe” ℗ 2006 Kate Higgins (katehiggins.com). Used with permission.

Is equality good and inequality bad?Over the known history of man, increasing economic inequality is associated with rising standards of living for all. Using common analogies, increased economic inequality lifts all boats, and not only increases the size of the economic pie, but also cuts everyone larger pieces of pie.Subscribe to this monthly podcast at Mises.org/Unanimity.Music: “My Universe” ℗ 2006 Kate Higgins (katehiggins.com). Used with permission.

AP correspondent Julie Walker reports the jury at Sen. Bob Menendez's bribery trial asks if unanimity is required to acquit 'on a single count.'

Conversations with Tyler Intro  One person's freedom is another person's unfreedom Unanimity theorem, also known as the Stiglitz-Greenwald theorem, posits that in the presence of incomplete markets and imperfect information, the competitive equilibrium is generally not Pareto efficientSharecropping can create poor incentives for tenants to work hard or invest in land improvement because they only receive a fraction of the output, leading to lower agricultural productivity compared to other forms of land tenureCities can achieve optimal sizes by balancing the benefits of agglomeration economies (such as increased productivity and innovation due to proximity) against the costs (such as congestion and pollution)Carefully designed tax policies and urban planning can help cities grow in a way that maximizes economic efficiency and equityMarkets cannot be perfectly efficient because if prices fully reflect all available information, there would be no incentive for traders to acquire information, leading to a paradoxMarkets are not very good at pricing risk into the decision-making process Credit availability of monetary policy is what matters – not the money supply or interest rate Hierarchies are particularly problematic when the people the at the top of them are not good decision makers Read the full notes @ podcastnotes.orgNobel Prize-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz joined Tyler for a discussion that weaves through Joe's career and key contributions, including what he learned from giving an 8-lecture in Japan, how being a debater influenced his intellectual development, why he tried to abolish fraternities at Amherst, how studying Kenyan sharecropping led to one of his most influential papers, what he thinks today of Georgism and the YIMBY movement, why he was too right-wing for Cambridge, why he left Gary, Indiana, his current views on high trading volumes and liquidity, the biggest difference between him and Paul Krugman, what working in Washington, DC taught him about hierarchies, what he'll do next, and more. Read a full transcript enhanced with helpful links, or watch the full video. Recorded April 22nd, 2024. Other ways to connect Follow us on X and Instagram Follow Tyler on X Follow Joseph on X Sign up for our newsletter Join our Discord Email us: cowenconvos@mercatus.gmu.edu Learn more about Conversations with Tyler and other Mercatus Center podcasts here.

Conversations with Tyler Intro  One person's freedom is another person's unfreedom Unanimity theorem, also known as the Stiglitz-Greenwald theorem, posits that in the presence of incomplete markets and imperfect information, the competitive equilibrium is generally not Pareto efficientSharecropping can create poor incentives for tenants to work hard or invest in land improvement because they only receive a fraction of the output, leading to lower agricultural productivity compared to other forms of land tenureCities can achieve optimal sizes by balancing the benefits of agglomeration economies (such as increased productivity and innovation due to proximity) against the costs (such as congestion and pollution)Carefully designed tax policies and urban planning can help cities grow in a way that maximizes economic efficiency and equityMarkets cannot be perfectly efficient because if prices fully reflect all available information, there would be no incentive for traders to acquire information, leading to a paradoxMarkets are not very good at pricing risk into the decision-making process Credit availability of monetary policy is what matters – not the money supply or interest rate Hierarchies are particularly problematic when the people the at the top of them are not good decision makers Read the full notes @ podcastnotes.orgNobel Prize-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz joined Tyler for a discussion that weaves through Joe's career and key contributions, including what he learned from giving an 8-lecture in Japan, how being a debater influenced his intellectual development, why he tried to abolish fraternities at Amherst, how studying Kenyan sharecropping led to one of his most influential papers, what he thinks today of Georgism and the YIMBY movement, why he was too right-wing for Cambridge, why he left Gary, Indiana, his current views on high trading volumes and liquidity, the biggest difference between him and Paul Krugman, what working in Washington, DC taught him about hierarchies, what he'll do next, and more. Read a full transcript enhanced with helpful links, or watch the full video. Recorded April 22nd, 2024. Other ways to connect Follow us on X and Instagram Follow Tyler on X Follow Joseph on X Sign up for our newsletter Join our Discord Email us: cowenconvos@mercatus.gmu.edu Learn more about Conversations with Tyler and other Mercatus Center podcasts here.

PREVIEW: #EU: Conversation with colleague Judy Dempsey of Carnegie Endowment re the aim to enlarge the EU, starting with Ukraine and Moldova, and what must be done with the unanimity rules. 1898 Brussels

Well-functioning labor markets and the rise of Western Civilization—and our standard of living—is not an accident, coincidence, or a matter of chance.The topic of this episode is probably familiar to most everyone—especially the arguments on both sides of the political debate. Mark largely ignores the politics, however, and digs deeper into more important aspects of the issue. Minimum wage laws don't have to be politically divisive. Can minimum wage policy achieve shared goals and shared values?Subscribe to this monthly podcast at Mises.org/Unanimity.

Donald Trump became the first U.S. president to be convicted of a crime on Thursday when a New York jury found him guilty of falsifying documents to cover up a payment to silence Stormy Daniels ahead of the 2016 election. After deliberations over two days, the 12-member jury announced it had found Trump guilty on all 34 counts he faced. Unanimity was required for any verdict. Trump watched the jurors dispassionately as they were polled to confirm the guilty verdict. Justice Juan Merchan set sentencing for July 11, three days before the start of the Republican National Convention expected to formally nominate Trump for president. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g/join Five Minute News with Anthony Davis is an Evergreen Podcast, covering politics, inequality, health and climate - delivering independent, unbiased and essential news for the US and across the world. Visit us online at http://www.fiveminute.news Follow us on Twitter http://twitter.com/fiveminnews Follow us on Instagram http://instagram.com/fiveminnews Support us on Patreon http://www.patreon.com/fiveminutenews You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill. Please subscribe HERE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g?sub_confirmation=1 CONTENT DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed on this channel are those of the guests and authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Anthony Davis or Five Minute News LLC. Any content provided by our guests or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Mark Thornton launches a new podcast called Unanimity: Where Thoughts Matter. Exploring basic concepts of the world and humanity, he hopes to unlock the mystery of widespread disagreeableness in society. Please subscribe to this monthly podcast at Mises.org/Unanimity.Unanimity will not replace the weekly Minor Issues podcast.

Mark Thornton launches a new podcast called Unanimity: Where Thoughts Matter. Exploring basic concepts of the world and humanity, he hopes to unlock the mystery of widespread disagreeableness in society. Please subscribe to this monthly podcast at https://Mises.org/Unanimity. Unanimity will not replace the weekly Minor Issues podcast (https://Mises.org/MinorIssues).

Boyd looks back on Judge Griffiths career and why the conversation surrounding bipartisanship doesn't do its vastness justice. 

In the 30th episode of the Western Friend Podcast for this new year, we travel back to 2018 to revisit a panel of speakers discuss the topic of “Unity is not Unanimity”, examining ways to keep our communities together despide disputes and disagreements within. Friends discuss:Ways to work through conflict, based in love and spirituality The process of decision making when there may be disagreementThe importance of eldering as spiritual guidance and/or spiritual mentoringRemember, you can check out the archive of all 30 episodes wherever you listen to podcasts, and NEW EPISODES are released the first Saturday of each month.The Western Friend PodcastThe Soul Force Ones

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 A State of Play stream was announced right before this week's episode, so naturally we watched it, and our thoughts are within. Topics of interest from Sony's showing include release dates for Helldivers II and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, new PS5 and DualSense colors, an open beta for Foamstars, Resident Evil 4 Remake DLC, and more. However, all of that news is covered in a pickup, because we recorded a huge show for you without all of that. Have you heard what's going on with the popular engine Unity? You should familiarize yourself with the situation, because it's a fascinating one that best represents the strained nexus between creating games and paying for them. Plus: Roblox is finally coming to PlayStation, Square Enix is 'in trouble,' but not really, PS5 gets new firmware while fresh PS+ games come to the Extra and Premium tiers, and more. Then: Listener inquiries! Should Colin finally break down and play Skyrim? Are artists really more important than the suits that often oversee them? Have cinematic trailers gone too far? Will Dustin be kidnapped by the Yakuza in Japan, forcing a hefty cash payment? Join us for an unusually old-school episode of Sacred Symbols. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Richard W. Garnett joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent article, “Refreshing Unity on Religious Liberty.” Music by Frederic Chopin licensed via Creative Commons. Tracks reorganized, duplicated, and edited.

In this episode, Richard W. Garnett joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent article, “Refreshing Unity on Religious Liberty.” Music by Frederic Chopin licensed via Creative Commons. Tracks reorganized, duplicated, and edited.

· Court clips EPA authority over clean water · Chides local government on home seizure Although Supreme Court justices were unanimous in backing landowners in a Big EPA case, their reasoning in the latest check on administrative authority shows there is still deep division. Styled as a concurrence, Justice Brett Kavanaugh's opinion in Sackett v. EPA on how to determine whether the agency can regulate certain bodies of water read more like a dissent. Joined by the three liberal justices, Kavanaugh accused the five other conservatives of creating a test that is “overly narrow and inconsistent with the Act's coverage of adjacent wetlands.” The progressive-leaning Constitutional Accountability Center's Miriam Becker-Cohen joins “Cases and Controversies” to discuss that case and the other May 25 rulings. Hosts: Kimberly Robinson and Greg Stohr Guest: Miriam Becker-Cohen, Constitutional Accountability Center Producer: Matthew S. Schwartz

We all go through and deal with stress and struggles. Paul faced far more than most of us. No matter what we go through in life, we must go through it with God. As the church, we must steadfastly stand together to help each other in love so we can do the same for others. Pastor Jon preaches out of Philippians a very encouraging word.

It is my honor and privilege to welcome author Alexandra Almeida to the program. Alexandra is the author of the Spiral World series with the first book Unanimity now available for purchase. We discuss AI, god complexes, humanity giving itself away to the technological realm in more was then one and so much more. The sequel is set to be released in July 2023 and be sure to check out her amazing Spiral Worlds website. https://www.spiral-worlds.com/. Cheers! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blaise-ancona/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blaise-ancona/support

It has been the Fed's M.O. not to go against expectations, says Liz Ann Sonders. She doesn't see rate cuts in the near-term future, especially without contagion in the banking system's woes. She says there is typically an 8 month period between the final rate hike and the first rate cut. For now, she thinks the Fed is focusing on not repeating the mistakes of the 1970s.

What's the difference between influence and manipulation?How has COVID created the need for a new leadership breed?How do you lead those who don't want to take risks to do what's right?These and other fascinating questions are addressed when Judith Germain, the Mindful Maverick, joins the Rabbi and the Shrink in this archive episode..https://www.linkedin.com/in/judithgermain/https://themaverickparadox.com/1:00 What is the Maverick Paradox?What kind of leader will risk everything to do what's right and give up everything to defend it?Why do companies hire mavericks and then resent them?You can be a maverick by personality or by visionMaverick leader is who you are and what you actually doEveryone can be a maverick leader5:00 We all have the potential but we don't all have the will“Maverick leaders will swim upstream like a salmon even though they know there's a bear waiting for them7:30 How do you lead those who don't want to take risks to do what's right?All of human experience is paradoxicalLeaders need to be consultants and promote an antifragile culture12:00 How do we help mavericks grow?The difference between extroverted mavericks and introverted mavericksPatience is a learned traitManage the tension between independence and interdependenceAuthentic leadership is getting others to want to do the right thing15:00 What's the difference between influence and manipulation?It comes down to intentionEventually people revolt against manipulationMaverick leaders are great storytellersWhat's the difference between socialized mavericks and extreme mavericks?19:00 It's lonely being a maverickPull yourself out of the fight to carry on the fightWhen does tension lead to innovation?How has COVID created the need for a new breed of leaders?25:00 If you're not being challenged, something is wrong.Unanimity is overratedIf a maverick stops arguing, it means they've stopped caring29:00 Four different personalitiesConformist, maverick behaviorist, socialized maverick, and extreme maverickBalance the good of others and the good of themselvesWhat are the defining characteristics of a maverick leader:DeterminedReputation -- character and competenceInfluenceVersatilityExecutionNarrationDifferences with a sense of common vision drives success34:00 Trust is built or undermined over timePrincipled leadership inspires trusting followershipGrover ClevelandUnreasonable expectations sabotages the systemEthics always begins with accountabilityOnly through passionate engagement and constructive disagreement can we get closer to the truth45:00  Word of the day:  iconoclastChallenge the conventional wisdomWhen politics becomes religion, there can be no ethical debateStrike the balance between civility and being contrarian

Rep. Bishop was one of the 20, the group of GOP Reformers.  He says if they hadn't held out and McCarthy had been elected from the beginning, we wouldn't have had the debate.  The nation wasn't going to go up in smoke if the Speaker's election was delayed a few days.  That was Democracy and it's about time we see more of it.  Bishop is grateful to the holdouts who originally went public against McCarthy.  They showed the most courage and without them these reforms in the 118th Congress wouldn't have been possible.  Many in the Republican Conference were critical of their push for reforms, but are now thrilled about what they all accomplished.  Bishop says the notion of a powerful few telling everyone else what to do is not our path forward.  Republican values are.     GUEST:  REP. DAN BISHOP, NORTH CAROLINA

Photo: No known restrictions on publication. @Batchelorshow #Ukraine: Brussels POV: Unanimity for now.  Professor H.J. Mackinder, International Relations. #FriendsofHistoryDebatingSociety https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/russia-price-cap-is-dangerous-will-not-curb-demand-our-oil-2022-12-03/

"Another blow for Energy Charter Treaty as Luxembourg announces exit Luxembourg has decided to withdraw from the Energy Charter Treaty following in the footsteps of Germany, France, the Netherlands and others who have recently announced their exit from the controversial 1990s charter. In force sinc" "--START AD- #TheMummichogblogOfMalta Amazon Top and Flash Deals(Affiliate Link - You will support our translations if you purchase through the following link) - https://amzn.to/3CqsdJH Compare all the top travel sites in just one search to find the best hotel deals at HotelsCombined - awarded world's best hotel price comparison site. (Affiliate Link - You will support our translations if you purchase through the following link) - https://www.hotelscombined.com/?a_aid=20558 “So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets."""" #Jesus #Catholic. Smooth Radio Malta is Malta's number one digital radio station, playing Your Relaxing Favourites - Smooth provides a ‘clutter free' mix, appealing to a core 35-59 audience offering soft adult contemporary classics. We operate a playlist of popular tracks which is updated on a regular basis. https://smooth.com.mt/listen/ Follow on Telegram: https://t.me/themummichogblogdotcom END AD---" "e 1998, the treaty, which has 53 signatories including the European Union, allows investors to sue governments over policies that jeopardise their investments and expected profits. But a growing number of EU countries have decried the ECT for violating the goals of the Paris Agreement by offering legal protection to climate-wrecking fossil fuels. Germany, preceded by France, the Netherlands, Poland and Spain, have recently announced their intention to withdraw from the treaty, citing the charter's incompatibility with EU climate goals. Luxembourg has now come to the same conclusion. “Today, Luxembourg is exiting the Energy Charter Treaty. This is what the government council has decided today, based on my proposition,” the country's Energy Minister Claude Turmes said in comments posted on Twitter. “Even if the modernisation of the Energy Charter Treaty leads to some progress, the treaty is still not compatible with the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement, as it continues to protect investments in fossil and nuclear energies,” Turmes explained. The ECT was conceived after the collapse of the USSR, at a time when investors were wary of putting their money in the former Soviet bloc. It was designed to promote energy security by fostering open markets and investments in the newly independent states. However, the European Commission acknowledged that the treaty had been rendered “outdated” by the Paris Agreement to curb climate change and needed to be reformed. In June, the EU executive announced a breakthrough in talks to reform the ECT, which will be submitted for approval to the treaty's 53 signatories during a conference of the parties due to take place on 22 November. Unanimity is needed to pass a new text. But with a growing number of countries planning to withdraw, it is uncertain if the EU will be in a position to back the reformed text at the ECT conference next week. Blow for reformists The announcement by Luxembourg is a severe blow for those supporting the treaty's modernisation process. Turmes used to be among the most vocal critics of the treaty but backtracked in February last year, shortly before a Luxembourg official, Guy Lentz, was appointed to lead the ECT secretariat in Brussels. Since then, he had made the case for reforming the treaty, saying EU countries were “a major force” among the signatories, making 65% of the secretariat's budget. “An EU withdrawal would be seen as a major diplomatic failure and a step back in the climate ambition” of the EU, Turmes argued at the time. Luxembourg backtracks on Energy Charter Treaty withdrawal Claude Turmes, the Grand Duchy's energy minister who used to be at the forefro

Welcome back! This week on The Cart we continue with the Dawn of Yangchen, chapters 16 and 17. With the Shangs of Bin-Er clearly up to no good (and ignoring the Avatars pleas for better livelihoods for workers), Yangchen takes it upon herself to figure out exactly what is going on and what this "Unanimity" business is all about.

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BP recorded its highest quarterly earnings in more than a decade, Italy's prime minister, Mario Draghi, called on Brussels to abandon the requirement for unanimity on foreign policy decisions, and Biogen's chief executive will step down following the disastrous launch of the company's Alzheimer's drug. Subscribe to the FT News Briefing on Apple Podcasts or SpotifyMentioned in this podcast:BP's bumper earnings stoke new calls for windfall taxMario Draghi calls for an end to EU unanimity on foreign policy decisionsBiogen chief steps down after Alzheimer's drug flops Tiger Global slumps more than 40% in first four months of 2022The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon and Marc Filippino. The show's editor is Jess Smith. Additional help by Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva, and Gavin Kallmann. The show's theme song is by Metaphor Music. Topher Forhecz is the FT's executive producer. The FT's global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

SPIRITUALLY, some of us haven't GROWN up. 'You...ought to be teaching others, but instead you...need someone to teach you...until you become...mature..' (Hebrews 5:12 & 6:1 TLB). JUST as there are SIGNS of physical GROWTH, there are HALLMARKS of spiritual MATURITY like the ones MENTIONED in 1Peter 3:8-12 AMP) 1) 'BE...UNITED IN SPIRIT.' Now unity isn't the SAME as UNIFORMITY where EVERYONE has to THINK alike or even UNANIMITY where we HAVE to agree about EVERYTHING. Unity is FOCUSING on what UNITES us, INSTEAD of the petty ISSUES that divide us. 2) 'SYMPATHISING WITH ONE ANOTHER.' The Greek INTERPRETATION of the word SYMPATHY is 'to feel for' others. 'When [they are] HAPPY, be happy with THEM..when they are SAD, be sad' (Romans 12:15 CEV). When you BECOME more CONCERNED about OTHERS than YOU are about YOURSELF, you are STARTING to mature. 3) 'LOVING EACH OTHER.' We all need FRIENDS to LOVE and SUPPORT us. Some one said ONE of his GREATEST hopes is to END up with eight FRIENDS who will attend his FUNERAL without once CHECKING their watches! 4)'BE...COMPASSIONATE' ln a high-tech AGE it's easy to TUNE out those in NEED. When Jesus saw people, '...He felt compassion...because they were distressed and dispirited..' (Matthew 9:36 NAS). HURTING people TOUCHED His heart, and they SHOULD touch ours TOO. 5)'BE...HUMBLE.' One Bible teacher says, 'Look for OPPORTUNITIES to give..to BUILD up rather than TEARING down, to SERVE rather than being SERVED, to LEARN from others RATHER than CLAMOURING for the TEACHING stand.' So, how are you DOING so far? God's servant Rev Alfred Acheampong. Prayer Point: Heavenly Father, help me to mature and grow up spiritually through the under stated attitudes and virtues--unity in spirit, feeling for others, loving others, being compassionate, and true humility in Jesus name. Anchor Scripture: 'LET US GO ON...AND BECOME MATURE...' (Hebrews 6:1 TLB) Stay Blessed! YearOfSupernaturalProvision

Today I'm going to share with you a summary of what I learned on YouTube to speak English. I watched a video called "How to Improve Your Speaking" made by a guy named English Osaru. He says, "Speed up the rate at which you paraphrase using words you know. Today I will introduce this method. How do you say unanimity in English? Unanimity is "All Peaple said Yes" because it is a state in which everyone says Yes. It may seem a bit unfair, but this is the power of rephrasing he is talking about. If you use phrases that even elementary school students know, it is not so difficult to express yourself even if you are a beginner in English speaking, right? He says that speeding up these tasks and learning to speak at a higher tempo will help improve speaking. Here is one more phrase. Do you know how to say "I want to borrow a cat's hand" in English? The answer is not "I want to help the cat. I am busy. When you can simply paraphrase, you will not be bothered to translate the words you want to say into English easily. I would like to incorporate this into my daily life. That's all for today. Bye, bye.

Jon Steinbrecher talks about the latest conversations around future College Football Playoff expansion, the most realistic outcome and timeline, the factors involved it the decision-making process, the MAC college basketball tournament and more. 

Simon's live report for Shelagh Fogarty's programme on the UK's LBC.

Connor struggles with the English language and asks what the heck the playoff committee is waiting on to finalize an expansion plan.

I want to share three solo episodes, in particular, with you. The first two sound connected, and they are somewhat. Back in January, on the 27th, Episode 109 was on the topic of Unity and Unanimity. A related theme appeared in Episode 132, published on July 7, 2021: Independence and Unity.           Each is under seven minutes, start to finish, and listeners have found them especially helpful.           The third is Turkeys and Lizards Don't Mix Well. Episode 151, under six minutes, published on November 17, 2021, a week ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday in the US. Turkey – the traditional dish. Lizard brain – the speak before you think part. In fact, a particular phrase in that episode resonated deeply. And it applies in any situation that is already a negative conflict or is heading in that direction:Don't take the bait. Take a breath.Do you have comments or suggestions about a topic or guest? An idea or question about conflict management or conflict resolution? Let me know at jb@dovetailresolutions.com! And you can learn more about me and my work as a mediator and a Certified CINERGY® Conflict Coach at www.dovetailresolutions.com and https://www.linkedin.com/in/janebeddall/.Enjoy the show for free on your favorite podcast app or on the podcast website: https://craftingsolutionstoconflict.com/And you can follow us on Twitter @conflictsolving. 

Unanimity is not something that is talked about very often. It basically means that everyone in the group agrees. When we talk about voting or group dynamics, usually majority wins, even if that's the only one vote. The problem with that in volunteer 12 step fellowships like I attend, sometimes half the group can leave disagreeing with what happened. It can create division and resentment over the long term and get in the way of a valuable support group. I bring up this topic not because anything major happened but because I like it better when a group takes longer to make a decision instead of hearing a topic for the first time and within five minutes voting to change something. I believe that the group can usually make a better decision than me on my own, and I prefer some extra time to let topics breathe. If you know someone that would benefit from here in a podcast like this be sure to share it with them. Follow us on your favorite podcast platform, give us a rating on Spotify, a written review on Apple iTunes and you can find us at K Preston Moore Instagram @kprestonmoore Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/k.preston.moore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/highcostofanonymitypodcast/?ref=share Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kprestonmoore/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/65h0V990cXBZZ9Op20hYjA?si=NJTW7xS4STSKAOTY46HrFg Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/high-cost-anonymity-podcast-exploring-cost-keeping/id1357105789

What's the difference between influence and manipulation?How has COVID created the need for a new leadership breed?How do you lead those who don't want to take risks to do what's right?These and other fascinating questions are addressed when Judith Germain, the Mindful Maverick, joins the Rabbi and the Shrink.https://www.linkedin.com/in/judithgermain/https://themaverickparadox.com/1:00 What is the Maverick Paradox?What kind of leader will risk everything to do what's right and give up everything to defend it?Why do companies hire mavericks and then resent them?You can be a maverick by personality or by visionMaverick leader is who you are and what you actually doEveryone can be a maverick leader5:00 We all have the potential but we don't all have the will“Maverick leaders will swim upstream like a salmon even though they know there's a bear waiting for them7:30 How do you lead those who don't want to take risks to do what's right?All of human experience is paradoxicalLeaders need to be consultants and promote an antifragile culture12:00 How do we help mavericks grow?The difference between extroverted mavericks and introverted mavericksPatience is a learned traitManage the tension between independence and interdependenceAuthentic leadership is getting others to want to do the right thing15:00 What's the difference between influence and manipulation?It comes down to intentionEventually people revolt against manipulationMaverick leaders are great storytellersWhat's the difference between socialized mavericks and extreme mavericks?19:00 It's lonely being a maverickPull yourself out of the fight to carry on the fightWhen does tension lead to innovation?How has COVID created the need for a new breed of leaders?25:00 If you're not being challenged, something is wrong.Unanimity is overratedIf a maverick stops arguing, it means they've stopped caring29:00 Four different personalitiesConformist, maverick behaviorist, socialized maverick, and extreme maverickBalance the good of others and the good of themselvesWhat are the defining characteristics of a maverick leader:DeterminedReputation -- character and competenceInfluenceVersatilityExecutionNarrationDifferences with a sense of common vision drives success34:00 Trust is built or undermined over timePrincipled leadership inspires trusting followershipGrover ClevelandUnreasonable expectations sabotages the systemEthics always begins with accountabilityOnly through passionate engagement and constructive disagreement can we get closer to the truth45:00  Word of the day:  iconoclastChallenge the conventional wisdomWhen politics becomes religion, there can be no ethical debateStrike the balance between civility and being contrarian

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Eph 4:11-12 Grow up!! There is a primary assignment for ministry- Equipping the people in the grace that is in Christ. Apart from scriptures on prosperity, healing, and favor, we as Christians should know(by heart) scriptures about doctrine. Become a very studious student of the Word. If we believe in the deity of Christ, we should be able to defend it. Wisdom can be defined as the ability to discern the difference. We cannot evangelize to a world you’re not ready to be different from. Signs of a growing church. 1. Unanimity of the faith. 2. 2. Eph 4:14 A church firm in its doctrines and beliefs. 2 Chor 11:3 -4. The demand validates the supply. 3. Build profound knowledge about the true Jesus that you do not fall for the false Jesuses because they will come. Orthodoxy refers to the singleness of belief. I Chor 15:1-8 You must put the word above your experience. Not experience before the word. 1 Chor 15: 1-6 They started the description with the scriptures, not experience. The scriptures firm out basics for discernment. Confirming scriptures Heb 1:13, 10:13. 1 John 2:18 There are many anti-christ agents already. But 1 John 2:20- We know all things and this gives us protection from error. Verse 26-27. The anointing preserves you in the way of the truth. Recognize this as the ministry of the Spirit in your life. Eph 4:11-12 Grow up!! There is a primary assignment for ministry- Equipping the people in the grace that is in Christ. Apart from scriptures on prosperity, healing, and favor, we as Christians should know(by heart) scriptures about doctrine. Become a very studious student of the Word. If we believe in the deity of Christ, we should be able to defend it. Wisdom can be defined as the ability to discern the difference. We cannot evangelize to a world you’re not ready to be different from. Signs of a growing church. 1. Unanimity of the faith. 2. 2. Eph 4:14 A church firm in its doctrines and beliefs. 2 Chor 11:3 -4. The demand validates the supply. 3. Build profound knowledge about the true Jesus that you do not fall for the false Jesuses because they will come. Orthodoxy refers to the singleness of belief. I Chor 15:1-8 You must put the word above your experience. Not experience before the word. 1 Chor 15: 1-6 They started the description with the scriptures, not experience. The scriptures firm out basics for discernment. Confirming scriptures Heb 1:13, 10:13. 1 John 2:18 There are many anti-christ agents already. But 1 John 2:20- We know all things and this gives us protection from error. Verse 26-27. The anointing preserves you in the way of the truth. Recognize this as the ministry of the Spirit in your life.

1. The Infirmity that was Real.-2. The Inability that was Obvious-3. The Unanimity that was Essential-4. The Stickability that was Demonstrated-5. The Quality that was Observed-6. The Victory that was Achieved-7. The Hostility that was Evident-8. The Glory that was Given

Former North Dakota Senator Heidi Heitkamp, host of The Hot Dish podcast and co-founder and chair of the One Country Project, joins Axe and Gibbs to discuss the politics and strategy behind the COVID relief package negotiations, the intraparty tension over conspiracy theorists in the Republican party, and what Democrats must do to win back voters in red districts.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Unity of values or purpose can overcome a lack of unanimity on details. If unity requires that everyone is in unanimous, complete, agreement on every detail, then unity will be impossible to achieve in all but the smallest or the most rigid of groups. Better to have unity of values or unity of purpose and then live with the lack of unanimity on the smaller points. But one thing is crucial: We all can more easily embrace unity and live with a lack of unanimity when the process for making decisions is thought to be fair.Do you have comments or suggestions about a topic or guest? An idea or question about conflict management or conflict resolution? Let me know at jb@dovetailresolutions.com! And you can learn more about me and my work as a mediator and a Certified CINERGY® Conflict Coach at www.dovetailresolutions.com and https://www.linkedin.com/in/janebeddall/.

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Professor CJ returns to discuss the history of divide-and-conquer and divide-and-rule strategies. Unanimity [literally of one mind] is a sad and dangerous thing on a national scale. But so is a civil war. This year the American people were offered a chance to find common cause in a crisis. But the government and media seemed to encourage them to fight over mask-wearing instead. You remember right? It was right around the time the average person was starting to feel the impact of overreactive lockdown polices. (April and May) When the mask fight starting getting boring and predictable, surprise! Time for a race war. (June-September) Is this just the state of things? Is it just the tension of a pandemic or an election year? Or are we the targets of some new version of one the oldest tricks in the history book? We'll also discuss foreign subversion, referencing a former-KGB operative's revelations about the Soviet strategy of demoralizing and destabilizing the American people during the cold war. CJ is the host of the spectacular Dangerous History Podcast. We'll be basing our discussion around an episode of his show called DEp. 0205: Divide & Conquer, Divide & Rule MUSIC: "Idioteque" Radiohead Cover By Holly Bowling "Sexi Lexi" The Distorted Penguins "First" Cold War Kids The downloadable version of The Ideas Into Action Summit is now available. Visit sspuniversity.com/ideasintoaction to learn more about the presenters, topics, bonus materials and encore presentation. Use the coupon code PROFCJ to get 30% off and help The Dangerous History Podcast! Please Support School Sucks We do cool things! Thanks to your support. School Sucks is one of the longest running liberty-minded podcasts on the web, and the only one completely devoted to the issue of education (versus public school and college). Your support keeps the show going and growing, which keeps us at the top of the options for education podcasts and leads to new people discovering our work. Please help us continue to spread this important message further! Before you do anything, please bookmark and use this link for your Amazon shopping: Shop With Us One-Time Donation Options: Paypal/Venmo; Donate DASH Donate ETHEREUM Donate LITECOIN Donate BITCOIN Donate BITCOIN CASH Donate ZCASH Recurring Options: NEW! SubscribeStar Access our personal development bonus show, The Discomfort Zone, and lots of other irreverent and acerbic commentary you've never heard before. Support Us On PATREON Help incentivize our production! Pledge $1 per content item and access dozens of Patron only audios and videos. Join the A/V Club If you're looking for more School Sucks content, the A/V Club option grants you access to a bonus content section with 400+ hours of exclusive audio and video. If you are a regular consumer of our media, please consider making a monthly commitment by selecting the best option for you... A/V Club - Basic Access - $8.00/Month A/V Club - "Advanced" Access - $12.00/Month Sigma Sigma Pi - "Privileged" Access - $16.00/Month   Crypto Addresses: DASH; XcZfPP6GZGVo9VKViNBVJZja5JVxZDB229 ETHEREUM; 0x3c5504CE3401C028832173506fa30BD4db4b7D35 LITECOIN; LKNp24f5wwvZ2QzeDbvxXgBxyVwi1yXnu2 BITCOIN; 1KhwY836cfSGCK5aaGFv8Q7PHMgghFJn1U BITCOIN CASH 1AmqLVxjw3Lp9KT5ckfvsqfN2Hn3B1hCWS ZCASH; t1by1ZGJ63LoLSjXy27ooJtipf4wMr7qbu4

SEATTLE SPIRIT: Tacoma teachers union wants uniformed police officers removed from schools starting in the fall. When you teach your kids that all strangers are a danger, it blunts their ability to recognize real danger. Seattle Schools are telling children that cops are dangerous. // ELECTION COLLUSION WATCH //  JUST A FEW MORE THINGS

The Nasdaq broke historical record. All the other markets are lagging losing steam and becoming more afraid either to step ahead or to trackbak. No surprise from the Fed but one tip: zero rates will remain until the end of 2022. Unanimity about that says the Dot Plot chart.

Submission is a chosen heart-set not just a mind-set, to surrender your will, plans, wants, needs, agendas, dreams, and even your own life for the sake of another.Unity SynergyUnity is not Unanimity. It is not an agreement that everyone will think the same. it is a decision to listen to, combine strengths with, and stand with someone you don't always agree with, but unity is forged first in the heart, in submission.Influence"Leadership is Influence." - John MaxwellTrend to care about human beingsPat Leoncioni "Stop talking about servant-leaders."Jim Collins - Good to Great Level 5 LeadershipWhite-hot passion for the mission, but not for themselves. They give away praise and carry criticism.Colonel Littleton"Treat others the way you want to be treated for all other policies see below."

SEATTLE SPIRIT:  Jay Inslee could very possibly end Todds radio career.Todd wrote a Facebook post: Thanks for lifting the stay at home order Jay! Here’s how I know you did it…Jay Inslee has never been as nakedly hypocritical as he is fighting Franklin County. // DHS Phil Bryan: Solar light, higher temps, humidity has powerful effect on virus // YouTube CEO enforces scientific unanimity, even if its bogus. // Spiked: The Burien Voice asked a great question about a burned down house. Was this a Coronavirus Stalled construction project?

How may church leaders and leadership teams reach decisions?  Often, they look for consensus, but there are other ways.  In this episode, Kerry and Becky discuss seven ways to make a decision and the disadvantages and advantages of each.

A rare ETC podcast: one topic. The stage that was once the playground of Lenny Bruce, Richard Pryor, George Carlin, Bill Hicks, and even Andrew Dice Clay has been stormed by a mob of Social Vengeance Warriors hell bent on using comedy as a delivery mechanism for textbook sociological and agitation propaganda, complete with its own version of the Ten Commandments (now in print!) and a handy scapegoat Satan. When does the "Thank You, Comrade!" showcase start? ALSO:  Controlling speech is controlling thought; Speechcrime is Thoughtcrime Unless Nickelback is your standard, nothing great has ever come from timid conformity. "Unanimity requires compliance" and defiant creative independence   *Like it? Share it. You are the "marketing" team. *Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and and podcatcher that doesn't suck. *Also check out www.christophermedia.net & www.escapingthecave.com

Is search about to die? What is Privategrity? Also, Facebook experimenting on users again, social media thoughts, just a little more Star Wars, and much, much more... Special Guest: N/A Stories of the Week:--Random Access: Lyft and GM going autonomous, Microsoft SIM cards, Twitter investing in Muzik headphones, FaradayFuture FFZero1, Android Auto getting put into 2016 cars, CyanogenOS 12.1.1 now available with Cortana, Lemmium, Remix OS, Error Code 451, Occulus Rift coming out in March for $599.--”JCD’s Take On Search” Link: bit.ly/1OOgul1 Hacksec:--”PrivaTegrity” Link: bit.ly/1O4SfS9 Important Messages:--”VLC slider? Snoke isn’t Plagueis? Star Wars books? Video converter alternatives for Windows?“ First Choice:--“Facebook App Store and Experimentation” Link: bit.ly/1PGavla, bit.ly/1S0jIbs The Climax:--"?" Link: bit.ly/1RsQFOc APPENDIX:--”Libreboot X200” Link: bit.ly/1FI57ew--”Markets Not Capitalism” Link: c4ss.org/content/12802 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Make easy monthly donations through Patreon: patreon.com/sovryntechAnd you can tip me at: sovryntech.tip.me--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NXT: NXT-4V3J-VA4W-4EY3-GUWV2 NAMECOIN: NHfN1kpj8G9aUCCHuummBKa8mPvppN1UFaLITECOIN: LLUXwfWrKDpuK38ZnPD14K6zc6rUaRgo9WBITCOIN: 1AEiTkWiF8x6yjQbbhoU89vHHMrkzQ7o8d --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Don’t forget you can e-mail the show at: brian@zomiaofflinegames.comI’m also on Telegram: @SovrynFollow content updates on Telegram: @DarkAndroidBitMessage: BM-NBMFb4W42CqTaonxApmUji1KNbkSESki ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------You can also visit our IRC channel on Freenode: #SovrynBalnea ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------sovryntech.comtwitter.com/sovryntechplus.google.com/+BrianSovryn1i/liberty.me/members/briansovryn/facebook.com/BrianSovryninstagram.com/Bsovryn/steamcommunity.com/id/ninjaprogram/

Is search about to die? What is Privategrity? Also, Facebook experimenting on users again, social media thoughts, just a little more Star Wars, and much, much more... Special Guest: N/A Stories of the Week:--Random Access: Lyft and GM going autonomous, Microsoft SIM cards, Twitter investing in Muzik headphones, FaradayFuture FFZero1, Android Auto getting put into 2016 cars, CyanogenOS 12.1.1 now available with Cortana, Lemmium, Remix OS, Error Code 451, Occulus Rift coming out in March for $599.--”JCD’s Take On Search” Link: bit.ly/1OOgul1 Hacksec:--”PrivaTegrity” Link: bit.ly/1O4SfS9 Important Messages:--”VLC slider? Snoke isn’t Plagueis? Star Wars books? Video converter alternatives for Windows?“ First Choice:--“Facebook App Store and Experimentation” Link: bit.ly/1PGavla, bit.ly/1S0jIbs The Climax:--"?" Link: bit.ly/1RsQFOc APPENDIX:--”Libreboot X200” Link: bit.ly/1FI57ew--”Markets Not Capitalism” Link: c4ss.org/content/12802 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Make easy monthly donations through Patreon: patreon.com/sovryntechAnd you can tip me at: sovryntech.tip.me--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NXT: NXT-4V3J-VA4W-4EY3-GUWV2 NAMECOIN: NHfN1kpj8G9aUCCHuummBKa8mPvppN1UFaLITECOIN: LLUXwfWrKDpuK38ZnPD14K6zc6rUaRgo9WBITCOIN: 1AEiTkWiF8x6yjQbbhoU89vHHMrkzQ7o8d --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Don’t forget you can e-mail the show at: brian@zomiaofflinegames.comI’m also on Telegram: @SovrynFollow content updates on Telegram: @DarkAndroidBitMessage: BM-NBMFb4W42CqTaonxApmUji1KNbkSESki ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------You can also visit our IRC channel on Freenode: #SovrynBalnea ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------sovryntech.comtwitter.com/sovryntechplus.google.com/+BrianSovryn1i/liberty.me/members/briansovryn/facebook.com/BrianSovryninstagram.com/Bsovryn/steamcommunity.com/id/ninjaprogram/

Doug Burrier. The Second in a seven-week series on being The Model Church. Today, we talk about unity and unanimity, and what it means for followers of God to be unified together as one body.

Robert Goulder discusses the proposal to eliminate the EU's unanimity requirement for tax directives and what that would mean for tax policy. For additional coverage, read these articles in Tax Notes:Should the EU Scrap the Unanimity Requirement?Cost of Unanimity on Tax Rules Will Only Increase, Group SaysProposal to End EU Unanimity Requirement Coming by Year-EndEU's Moscovici Says Commission to Propose Qualified Voting on Tax MeasuresNews Analysis: Is the End Near for the Unanimity Rule for EU Tax Issues?

Clay Travis is back for the New Year and reacts to the Fiesta Bowl, Rose bowl and Sugar Bowl games and thinks College football may be taking a bad page out of Hockey's book...could Urban Meyer to USC in 2020 help? An Outkick Jury is assembled in a case vs. Sesame Street's Grover, did the lovable character really drop a F-bomb on TV?? Dan Wetzel stops by to talk everything College football and Clay serves up a Sugar Bowl edition of the Animal Thunderdome (mascot on mascot crime!) Plus, Barrett Salleee joins Outkick to weigh in on the bowl games, the Championship game and more! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

A little-known clerk inscribes the parchment we all know. Franklin urges unanimity in supporting the Constitution and proposes a convenient form of signing, but Randolph, Gerry, and Mason aren’t impressed. Washington speaks up for a more representative House, and a final alteration is made. The delegates sign, with three holdouts. Franklin has the last word and speaks of a rising, not setting, sun. The delegates gather one last time at City Tavern.

Hamilton and Madison return with one last example of a failed confederacy.  This time they discuss The United Netherlands.  As Cary points out, once again things look good on paper for The United Netherlands, but in practice they didn't work out well.  One key provision that held it back was the requirement for unanimous consent among its members.  Ultimately, the authors end this section of the Federalist Papers with a resounding conclusion that a confederacy, as a form of government, will not work for The United States of America.

The Latin root anim means “mind” or “spirit.” This Latin root is the word origin of a good number of English vocabulary words, including unanimous, animated, and animosity. The root anim is easily recalled via the word animal, for an animal is a living, moving creature and so contains a “spirit” and “mind.”Like this? Build a competent vocabulary with Membean.

Scott Raney is a Partner @ Redpoint Ventures, one of the valley's leading multi-stage funds with over 434 investments, close to $4bn in assets under management and 136 IPOs and M&A. At Redpoint Scott has made investments in the likes of Twilio, Stripe and Heroku, just to name a few. Prior to Redpoint, Scott was responsible for new products at NorthPoint Communications, and before that Scott worked at Bain & Company helping clients in the private equity and technology industries. In Today’s Episode You Will Learn: 1.) How Scott made his first forays into the world of VC and came to be a Partner @ Redpoint Ventures? 2.) Why does Scott think it is a good thing that we have seen company funding down 6 quarters in a row? What does this mean for startups trying to raise? 3.) What 2 types of companies will continue to find it easy to raise in these markets? What types of companies will struggle to raise? Is there market cyclicality or a return to normal more sustainable times? 4.) Why are investors a lot less willing to take future fundraising risk? How does Scott view the optimal investment decision-making process for a VC partnership? Why does unanimity not work? 5.) Why does Scott believe it is dangerous to be a spreadsheet investor? With the bar being higher today, what are the milestones that startups need to reach in order to be attractive from an investment perspective? Items Mentioned In Today’s Show: Scott’s Fave Book: Born To Run By Bruce Springsteen  Scott’s Fave Blog: Tom Tunguz Scott’s Most Recent Investment: Hashicorp As always you can follow Harry, The Twenty Minute VC and Scott on Twitter here! Likewise, you can follow Harry on Snapchat here for mojito madness and all things 20VC. Eight is a sleep innovation company. With their latest product, the Eight Smart Mattress, being a bed that literally tells you how well you slept last night, paired with an intelligent sensor cover that measures the quality of your sleep and delivers a daily sleep report. In order to bring you the best product, Eight used anonymized sleep data and feedback from over 10,000 people, to understand which materials and types of mattresses give customers the best sleep resulting in their unique blend of four responsive and high-density foam layers plus one layer of proprietary technology that helps people track and improve their sleep. You can check it out on Eightsleep.com – and if you use the code 20VC you will get a whopping 20% discount! FullContact provides the ability to organize your contacts, gain rich insights into them and therefore build deep relationships. With features like automatically identifying and merging duplicate contacts to the ability to snap a photo of a business card and FullContact will transcribe them for you, so no more lost and loose business cards at events. It is with these features just being the tip of the iceberg, FullContact really is the best all in one solution for contact management and you can check them out on fullcontact.com.    

Philippians 1:1-11 outlines the common salvation and servant's spirit that characterizes a close-knit fellowship.

Hello Trance lovers, This is Episode 123 - Unanimity - a mind bending tour through the caverns of sound. A 123 minute mega mix for you to plug in and let go too, starting things off with a few progressive sounds and building up to some rather filthy Hard Trance - stopping off along the way in the realms of Tech Trance, Psy Trance and Uplifting Trance... 3,2,1, GO.... 1] Andy Moor & Orkidea - Year Zero (Kajis 2.0 Remix) 2] Rank 1 - Superstring (Extended Mix) 3] Tomcraft - Loneliness ((Klub Cut) 4] Gareth Emery feat. Janet Devlin -  Lost (Ferry Corsten Remix) 5] Gareth Emery - The Story So Far (Alex Di Stefano Extended Remix) 6] Orjan Nilson - Between The Rays (MaRLo Extended Remix) 7] Mark Sherry & Paul Denton - Hostel (2nd Phase Remix) 8] Tempo Giusto - Pick Your Poison (Extended Mix) 9] Mark Sherry - Gravitational Waves (Original Mix) 10] Jorn Van Deynhoven - Flashback (Extended Mix) 11] HP Source - Maverick (Original Mix) 12] Quincey Weigert - Cloud 10 (Original Mix) 13] Tangle - Mothership (Extended Mix) 14] Liquid Soul & Neodyne - Cherub (Original Mix) 15] Alex M.O.R.P.H - Not All Superhero's Wear Capes (Original Mix) 16] Madwave - Happiness (Original Mix) 17] ELV - Blast Level (Original Mix) 18] John O'Callaghan - Lies Cost Nothing (Will Atkinson Remix) 19] Signum - Knock Knock (Extended Mix) 20] 2nd Phase - Innervate (Original Mix) 21] Simon Patterson - Smack (Waio Remix) 22] Chris Schweizer - Renegade (Extended Mix) 23] Future Vision - Your Love (Louk Remix)

International Recording Artist U-Nam will be hosting The “One Soul Jazz Series” every Sunday evening from 6PM-9PM beginning Sunday, October 25 at the Cellar in Long Beach, CA. U-Nam and Debbie Parks of Star PR will join us to talk about this hot new jazz series. We are also giving away tickets to the October 25th event. Call (646) 716-5485 to win.

This 130th episode is titled Up North, Then South.This is the last episode in which we take a look at The Church in Europe following the Enlightenment. The narrative is nowhere near exhausTIVE. It's more an exhaustING summary of Scandinavia, the Dutch United Provinces, Austria, and Italy. We've already looked at Germany, France, and Spain.The end of the 17th century proved to be a brutal time in Scandinavia. Some 60% of the population died from 1695-7 due to warfare and the disease and famine of its aftermath. As if they hadn't had enough misery, the Great Northern War of 1700–1721 then followed. In the desperation of the times, Lutherans provide devotionals offering hope and comfort, while calling for prayer and repentance.Along with northern Germany -- Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Finland were Lutheran strongholds. Citizens were required to swear loyalty to a Lutheran State Church in league with absolutist monarchs.But during the Great Northern War, Swedish King Charles XII suffered a massive defeat by the Russian armies of Peter the Great. Sweden lost large tracts of land and the throne lost clout with the people. A so-called “Age of Liberty” followed that lasted most of the rest of the 18th century. The Swedish Parliament gained power and reformers gave a rationalist slant to Swedish education. They battled with Lutheran clergy who wanted to retain some  theology in the education of Sweden's young.Many returning captured Swedes imprisoned in Russia, had converted to Pietism by missionaries sent by Francke and the University at Halle we talked about last time. The soldiers became advocates for Pietism back home. Moravians also promoted revivals in Scandinavia.After a grab for power in 1772, Gustavus III nullified the Swedish Constitution restraining the reach of royal power. He imposed a new Constitution designed to reinforce Lutheranism as the basis of government. He said, “Unanimity in religion, and the true divine worship, is the surest basis of a lawful, concordant, and stable government.” But in 1781, limited toleration came to Sweden when other Protestant groups were once again allowed. Catholicism, however, remained banned.From 1609, when the Dutch won their liberty from Spain, until Louis XIVth's invasion in 1672, the Dutch United Provinces had its “Golden Age” and enjoyed what Simon Schama called an “embarrassment of riches.” This was due mostly to their lucrative international trade and free market economy. The Dutch eschewed the traditional monarchy dominating the rest of Europe in favor of a far more egalitarian Parliamentary system.Amsterdam was a thriving commercial and cultural center. Its population more than doubled from 1600 to 1800. Amsterdam's docks were always packed. Its warehouses stuffed with goods from all over the world and the trade of the massive and powerful Dutch East India Company. From its earliest days, this trading enterprise supported Reformed missionary work at posts in the Malay Archipelago, Sri Lanka, and South Africa. In July 1625, Dutch traders established New Amsterdam, later known as New York City.The United Provinces were intellectual a religious crossroads for Europe through its universities, publishing houses, and churches. Protestant students from Germany, Finland, and France flocked there to study at the University of Leiden and other schools.The main task of the faculty at the University of Leiden was the study of Scriptures. Its chief professor was Joseph Scaliger whose knowledge of the classics and biblical textual criticism made him one of Europe's premier scholars. Others notable scholars were scholars included Arminius and Gomarus.As many of our listeners know, the 17th century was the Dutch golden age of art. Thousands of painters created millions of paintings with scenes ranging from battles and landscapes, to churches, still life, and portraits. Among the more famous masters were Rembrandt, Frans Hal, and Vermeer. But by the 18th century, the quality of Dutch art had somewhat fallen.The Dutch Reformed Church affirmed the 1561 Belgic Confession of Faith. It addressed topics ranging from the Trinity, the work of Christ, and the sacraments, to Church-State relations. Although the Reformed Church was the “official” faith, the United Provinces were known for their toleration of other groups. That didn't mean there weren't heated theological rows. Two parties emerged in the Dutch Reformed Church: the “precise” Calvinists who wanted churches to possess binding doctrinal authority, and the “loose or moderate” Calvinists who desired greater freedom of religious thought.The Dutch Provinces often served as a haven for those seeking relief from persecution in other parts of Europe. Amsterdam was a notable home to a large Jewish community. Some 70,000 French Huguenots took refuge there and married into the populace. An Anabaptist community flourished. Religious dissidents like Baruch Spinoza and Anthony Collins, an exile from England, weren't much respected but they were at least not beat up.Many Europeans admired the Dutch Republic for its successful war of liberation from the Spanish, its egalitarian government, as well as its vital free market economy. By 1675, there were fifty-five printing presses and 200 booksellers in Amsterdam, adding to the burgeoning base of middle-class scholars.During the 18th century, the Dutch, while continuing to be officially Reformed, saw an increase in the number of those they'd been less tolerant toward; namely=Catholics, Dissenters, and Jews. Revivals frequently passed through more rural domains. In 1749 and 50, emotionally-charged revival meetings took place with the ministry of Gerard Kuypers. Villages in the Netherlands and nearby Germany experienced similar revivals.In a foreshadowing of Intelligent Design and the fine-tuning of the universe arguments, a number of Dutch theologian-scientists wrote works in which they sought to demonstrate that the intricacy of designs in nature prove God's existence. Until the 1770s, the Reformed Church played a dominant role in Dutch public life. Some 60% of the population was Reformed, 35% Catholic, 5% percent Anabaptists and Jews.There really never was a Dutch version of the Enlightenment. Most of its participants never espoused a militant atheism, but sought to accommodate their faith to educational reforms and religious toleration. They appreciated the new science and advances in technology.Now we turn back to Geneva; adopted home of John Calvin.During the early 1750s, Geneva was the home of both Voltaire and Rousseau, well-known Enlightenment thinkers and scoffers at Christianity.Several of Geneva's pastors proposed a reasonable and tolerant form of Christianity that warmed to some of the more liberal Enlightenment ideas. This was a huge turn from the position of Francis Turretin who in the mid-17th century, led the Reformed and conservative theologians of Geneva to the idea that the City was a theocracy with God as its ruler. Turretin said the government ought defend “the culture of pure religion and the pious care of nurturing the church.” Turretin's party defended the Masoretic pointing of the Hebrew text, making this belief binding on the Swiss church. These pastors feared if Hebrew vowels were left out, the Hebrew words of the Old Testament were susceptible to interpretations that varied from those they approved. They also tried to force pastoral candidates to repudiate the doctrine of “universal grace” being championed by an emerging class of theologians.But in 1706 Turretin's son, Jean, repudiated his father's work and embraced a more liberal theology that advocated the role of reason in determining truth. He denied his father's soteriology, doctrine of salvation, and eschewed limited atonement. By the 1720s, Arminianism had taken firm root in Geneva.In Feb, 1670, the Hapsburg, Leopold I, Holy Roman Emperor and a devout Roman Catholic, ordered all Jews to leave Austrian lands. Vienna became a major center of cultural. After the defeat of the Turks, it's population boomed, growing from about 100K in 1700 to twice that 80 years later. The construction of the Schwarzenberg and Schönberg Palaces enhanced its prestige while the music of Haydn and Mozart made Vienna famous across Europe.The Hapsburg Emperors Joseph I and Charles VI supported Jesuit missionary efforts to convert Protestants. Jesuits created a baroque Catholic culture in Austria and Bohemia with the construction of magnificent churches in cities and the countryside.Though loyally Catholic, the Hapsburgs rejected the pope's interference in Austria's religious and political life. They'd proven their devotion to Rome when in 1683, Leopold saved The Church from the Turks. Austria was the “rock” on which the Catholic Church was built. It was the Hapsburgs who saved the faith form the infidel, not the pope.In October of 1740, at the death of her father, Maria Theresa took the titles Archduchess of Austria, Queen of Bohemia, and Queen of Hungary. In 1745, her husband, Francis Stephen, became the Holy Roman Emperor under the name Francis I. Disturbed by the Prussian Frederick II's seizure of Silesia, Maria Theresa attempted to reform the military and governmental structures of Austria after Enlightenment ideals. She became the proponent of what's called “Enlightened Absolutism.” At the same time, she was ready to apply repressive measures against those who resisted her reforms. On one occasion she warned that he is “no friend to humanity who allows everyone his own thoughts.”Maria Theresa was a devout Catholic influenced by counselors favorable to Jansenism. With the advice of her chancellor, she tried to establish a national Catholic Church in which the pope had authority only in spiritual matters.Maria Theresa did not allow Protestants to sell their property or leave her lands. She required those who refused to convert to Catholicism to emigrate to Transylvania, where Protestantism was permitted. Nor did Maria Theresa intercede to save the Jesuits when their society was dissolved. She allowed 2000 Protestants to live in Vienna, but she forced the city's Jews to live in a ghetto.Upon the death of Maria Theresa, Joseph II passed Edicts of Toleration that allowed greater freedoms for non-Catholics and continued the policy of subjugating Church power to that of the State. He confiscated the property of over 700 monasteries, displacing 27,000 monks and nuns and used the proceeds to build new churches.Like Germany, during the 18th century, Italy didn't exist as a nation as we know it. It was a hodge-podge of various principalities. They didn't even share a common language.The population of the peninsula grew from eleven to fifteen million in the first half of the century. But in the 1760's a severe famine struck Florence, Rome, and Naples.The region of Tuscany was a hot-bed of the Jansenists who, as you'll remember, were a kind of Calvinist-Catholics.A handful of Italian academics promoted rationalist views in the Catholic church, eliminating what they regarded as backward features of Italian culture. But the Enlightenment just didn't gain the traction in Italy it did in the rest of Europe.The popes of the 18th century had difficulty dealing with the now powerful secular rulers of Europe, no longer threatened by Church power or political machinations.Even the Papal States were frequently invaded by foreign powers. Conquerors only left after they'd secured hefty ransoms. Popes were forced to make concessions that made their weakness evident to all. Despite that, Rome continued to attract large numbers of pilgrims, students, and artists. Pilgrims hoped for a blessing from the Pope or a healing while visiting the many shrines.Then there were the youth on the Grand Tour, as it was called. They were most often graduates of Cambridge, Oxford, the University of Paris or some other school who headed to Italy to gain knowledge in classical culture. In 1776, Samuel Johnson underscored the importance of Italy as a destination for those making the Grand Tour: “A man who has not been in Italy, is always conscious of an inferiority. The grand object of traveling is to see the shores of the Mediterranean. On those shores were the four great Empires of the world; the Assyrian, the Persian, the Grecian, and the Roman.”Several popes supported the establishment of academies, colleges, and universities and encouraged general scholarship. Under their generous patronage Rome's artistic riches in painting, sculpture, music, and monuments flourished. Pope Clement XI initiated plans for the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps in the early 18th century.But to give you an idea of how the tables had turned and now kings dominated popes, it was this same Clement, who became a pawn in the hands of Emperor Joseph I and Louis XIV. Louis forced Clement to issue a papal bull dealing with the Jesuit-Jansenist controversy.Papal prestige suffered seriously during the French Revolution. Pope Pius VI was obliged to condemn the “Declaration of the Rights of Man” as well as the “Civil Constitution of the Clergy.” This split the French between those revolutionaries who wanted to throw off the Absolutist government of the French monarchy but maintain their Catholicism, and those French who wanted to be done with religion as well.Bottom Line: The Enlightenment witnessed serious challenges to both the papacy's temporal and spiritual authority.