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A Return to Common Sense

How to Fix America Before We Really Blow It

par Leigh McGowan ...

Lu par Leigh McGowan ...

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6 heure 49 min

This instant New York Times bestselling political book is “an essential companion for anyone who suspects that politics is in fact for everyone, and that the time to put skin in the game is right now” (Dahlia Lithwick, New York Times bestselling author)—from viral TikTok sensation PoliticsGirl.Something’s gone wrong in the Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave. We can all feel it, but if we ... En savoir plus

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This instant New York Times bestselling political book is “an essential companion for anyone who suspects that politics is in fact for everyone, and that the time to put skin in the game is right now” (Dahlia Lithwick, New York Times bestselling author)—from viral TikTok sensation PoliticsGirl.Something’s gone wrong in the Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave. We can all feel it, but if we
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Civil Disobedience

And Other Essays

par Henry David Thoreau ...

Lu par Jefferson Mays ...

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5 heure 20 min

American author, poet, and philosopher Henry David Thoreau was a passionate abolitionist. Inspired by his opposition to slavery, his illuminating essay "Civil Disobedience" presents the theory that "the government is best that governs least." A powerful testament that remains as important today as it was during its conception, this theory argues that citizens should not allow their government to ... En savoir plus

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American author, poet, and philosopher Henry David Thoreau was a passionate abolitionist. Inspired by his opposition to slavery, his illuminating essay "Civil Disobedience" presents the theory that "the government is best that governs least." A powerful testament that remains as important today as it was during its conception, this theory argues that citizens should not allow their government to
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For the Love of Community Engagement

Insights from a personal expedition to inspire better public participation

par Becky Hirst, Wendy Sarkissian ...

Lu par Linda Quinn ...

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7 heure 43 min

Becky Hirst is a skilled community engagement practitioner who is willing to tell it how it is. And she has grave concerns for the future of public participation.To have a thriving society, we need people and communities who are actively involved in civic life. For politicians, public servants, corporations, or planners to engage with communities in any positive way, they need to learn a new way ... En savoir plus

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Becky Hirst is a skilled community engagement practitioner who is willing to tell it how it is. And she has grave concerns for the future of public participation.To have a thriving society, we need people and communities who are actively involved in civic life. For politicians, public servants, corporations, or planners to engage with communities in any positive way, they need to learn a new way
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Abolish the Monarchy

Why we should and how we will

par Graham Smith ...

Lu par Sam Swann ...

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8 heure 2 min

Brought to you by Penguin.We're constantly told the same things about the monarchy:But the monarchy is good for tourism..It isn't! Evidence points to some royal weddings actually having a negative impact on inbound tourism.But the monarchy makes a big difference to charity..Of the approx. 1,200 charities with a royal patron, 74% had no contact with the... ... En savoir plus

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Brought to you by Penguin.We're constantly told the same things about the monarchy:But the monarchy is good for tourism..It isn't! Evidence points to some royal weddings actually having a negative impact on inbound tourism.But the monarchy makes a big difference to charity..Of the approx. 1,200 charities with a royal patron, 74% had no contact with the...
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The Reactionary Spirit

How America's Most Insidious Political Tradition Swept the World

par Zack Beauchamp ...

Lu par Justin Price ...

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8 heure 2 min

With keen insight, Vox journalist Zack Beauchamp traces how a reactionary antidemocratic ethos born and bred in America has come to infect democracies around the world.There is a fundamental contradiction at the heart of American politics that has endured since our nation’s birth. In The Reactionary Spirit, Zack Beauchamp explains what he calls the reactionary spirit: as strides towards true ... En savoir plus

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With keen insight, Vox journalist Zack Beauchamp traces how a reactionary antidemocratic ethos born and bred in America has come to infect democracies around the world.There is a fundamental contradiction at the heart of American politics that has endured since our nation’s birth. In The Reactionary Spirit, Zack Beauchamp explains what he calls the reactionary spirit: as strides towards true
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Should Alberta Leave Canada?

Power, Sovereignty, and the Future of Confederation

par Elias Trent ...

Lu par Barclay Cavil ...

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10 heure 37 min

Should Alberta Leave Canada?For more than a century, the Prairie West has powered Canada's economy while wrestling with a persistent question: who truly governs the federation?In this deeply researched and analytically rigorous work, Elias Trent examines the structural foundations of Canada's political architecture - from the absorption of Rupert's Land and the Red River Resistance to modern ... En savoir plus

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Should Alberta Leave Canada?For more than a century, the Prairie West has powered Canada's economy while wrestling with a persistent question: who truly governs the federation?In this deeply researched and analytically rigorous work, Elias Trent examines the structural foundations of Canada's political architecture - from the absorption of Rupert's Land and the Red River Resistance to modern
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"Today You Are A Citizen of the United States of America.."

The Citizens Almanac

par Anonymous ...

Lu par philip chenevert ...

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2 heure 37 min

This is a recording of a booklet given to new naturalized American citizens, it contains an explanation of fundamental documents, symbols and anthems of the United States. "Today you are a citizen of the United States of America— becoming “a peer of kings” as President Calvin Coolidge once said. This occasion is a defining moment that should not soon be forgotten, for it marks the beginning of a ... En savoir plus

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This is a recording of a booklet given to new naturalized American citizens, it contains an explanation of fundamental documents, symbols and anthems of the United States. "Today you are a citizen of the United States of America— becoming “a peer of kings” as President Calvin Coolidge once said. This occasion is a defining moment that should not soon be forgotten, for it marks the beginning of a
... En savoir plus
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Taming Urban Indians

Outlook on Urban India's lack of Civic Sensibilities

par Allister Robert ...

Lu par Allister Robert, Shraddha Jain ...

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2 heure 35 min

Callousness towards lack of civic sense which you would have experienced and insights on desired etiquettes are drawn in this publication on non-prescriptive tangents.Intriguing and inspiring, it throws light on propriety deficiencies widely considered trivial in urban India, through compelling stories and real life experiences. ... En savoir plus

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Callousness towards lack of civic sense which you would have experienced and insights on desired etiquettes are drawn in this publication on non-prescriptive tangents.Intriguing and inspiring, it throws light on propriety deficiencies widely considered trivial in urban India, through compelling stories and real life experiences.
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Австралия - холодная страна

Как можно совершенно не знать страну, в которой живешь

par Александр Корчемный, Лидия Корчемная ...

Lu par Лидия Корчемная ...

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5 heure 15 min

Почему «Австралия - холодная страна», какой холод, в Сиднее лето десять месяцев в году, а в те, что остались, днем +20 градусов? Но это название книги пришло авторам сразу, моментально.Дело в том, что многие из прибывающих в Австралию соотечественников, считают, что они здесь всех научат жить, - «обкашливать вопросики», «совать на лапу», передадут «лопухам» свой "бесценный опыт" и "высокую ... En savoir plus

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Почему «Австралия - холодная страна», какой холод, в Сиднее лето десять месяцев в году, а в те, что остались, днем +20 градусов? Но это название книги пришло авторам сразу, моментально.Дело в том, что многие из прибывающих в Австралию соотечественников, считают, что они здесь всех научат жить, - «обкашливать вопросики», «совать на лапу», передадут «лопухам» свой "бесценный опыт" и "высокую
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Big Thrive, The: Volume 1

par Sage Eddie Tatu Harris ...

Lu par Digital Voice Madison G ...

Collections series The Big Thrive
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27 heure 44 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Humanity stands at a crossroads, caught between the accelerating pull of physical and social decay. In this opening installment of the groundbreaking 10-volume compendium, The Big Thrive introduces the framework of Intersectional Pacifist Social Anarchism (IPSA)—a radical, hard-science lens that reframes our collective ethical mandate as a literal ... En savoir plus

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Humanity stands at a crossroads, caught between the accelerating pull of physical and social decay. In this opening installment of the groundbreaking 10-volume compendium, The Big Thrive introduces the framework of Intersectional Pacifist Social Anarchism (IPSA)—a radical, hard-science lens that reframes our collective ethical mandate as a literal
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Citizens

Why the Key to Fixing Everything Is All of Us

par Jon Alexander ...

Lu par Jon Alexander, Brian Eno ...

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8 heure 52 min

Citizens is a bold, uplifting wake‑up call for anyone who feels that democracy, community, and everyday life have been reduced to clicking, buying, complaining — and waiting for "them" to fix it. If you're tired of politics-as-performance, brands-as-saviours, and institutions that treat people like customers or problems to manage, this book hands you a different lens: the Citizen inside every one ... En savoir plus

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Citizens is a bold, uplifting wake‑up call for anyone who feels that democracy, community, and everyday life have been reduced to clicking, buying, complaining — and waiting for "them" to fix it. If you're tired of politics-as-performance, brands-as-saviours, and institutions that treat people like customers or problems to manage, this book hands you a different lens: the Citizen inside every one
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Vidas desplazadas

La migración en México

par Ana Mercedes Saiz Valenzuela ...

Lu par Raúl Boxer, Mabil Morales ...

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10 heure 57 min

LA MIGRACIÓN EN MÉXICO«Con esta obra se presenta un mosaico que ayuda a esclarecer la dinámica migratoria partiendo de una visión global, enfatizando la dinámica regional y poniendo el reflector sobre México como país de origen, tránsito, destino y retorno. Los artículos que integran el libro analizan cuestiones específicas que brindan una radiografía de las fallas y oportunidades que tiene ... En savoir plus

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LA MIGRACIÓN EN MÉXICO«Con esta obra se presenta un mosaico que ayuda a esclarecer la dinámica migratoria partiendo de una visión global, enfatizando la dinámica regional y poniendo el reflector sobre México como país de origen, tránsito, destino y retorno. Los artículos que integran el libro analizan cuestiones específicas que brindan una radiografía de las fallas y oportunidades que tiene
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Breaking Through Power

It's Easier Than We Think

par Ralph Nader ...

Lu par David Colacci ...

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4 heure 29 min

In Breaking Through Power, Ralph Nader draws from a lifetime waging—and often winning—David vs. Goliath battles against big corporations and the United States government. In this succinct, Tom Paine–style wake-up call, the iconic consumer advocate highlights the success stories of fellow Americans who organize change and work together to derail the many ways in which wealth manipulates politics, ... En savoir plus

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In Breaking Through Power, Ralph Nader draws from a lifetime waging—and often winning—David vs. Goliath battles against big corporations and the United States government. In this succinct, Tom Paine–style wake-up call, the iconic consumer advocate highlights the success stories of fellow Americans who organize change and work together to derail the many ways in which wealth manipulates politics,
... En savoir plus
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The Color of Civics

Civic Education for a Multiracial Democracy

par Matthew D. Nelsen ...

Lu par Michael Kirby ...

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8 heure 28 min

Generations of Americans have regarded schools as essential for developing the knowledge and civic values necessary for sustaining democracy. Yet, as Matthew D. Nelsen argues in The Color of Civics, traditional approaches to civic education are not living up to their promise for many students, particularly students of color from disadvantaged communities.Drawing on lessons from students and ... En savoir plus

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Generations of Americans have regarded schools as essential for developing the knowledge and civic values necessary for sustaining democracy. Yet, as Matthew D. Nelsen argues in The Color of Civics, traditional approaches to civic education are not living up to their promise for many students, particularly students of color from disadvantaged communities.Drawing on lessons from students and
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The Way Out

How to Overcome Toxic Polarization

par Peter T. Coleman ...

Lu par Matthew Josdal ...

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11 heure 7 min

The partisan divide in the United States has widened to a chasm. Legislators vote along party lines and rarely cross the aisle. Political polarization is personal, too—and it is making us miserable. Surveys show that Americans have become more fearful and hateful of supporters of the opposing political party and imagine that they hold much more extreme views than they actually do. How can we ... En savoir plus

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The partisan divide in the United States has widened to a chasm. Legislators vote along party lines and rarely cross the aisle. Political polarization is personal, too—and it is making us miserable. Surveys show that Americans have become more fearful and hateful of supporters of the opposing political party and imagine that they hold much more extreme views than they actually do. How can we
... En savoir plus
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Generation Citizen

The Power of Youth in Our Politics

par Scott Warren ...

Lu par Graham Halstead ...

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10 heure 4 min

America is at a crossroads. We are alienated from civic engagement, and our democracy is in doubt. Yet there is a new energy in the air. Young people are again taking up the role they've often held: as leaders of change, demanding a better future, wielding their votes to uphold democracy and lead the country forward.Enter Generation Citizen, an organization dedicated to empowering youth through ... En savoir plus

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America is at a crossroads. We are alienated from civic engagement, and our democracy is in doubt. Yet there is a new energy in the air. Young people are again taking up the role they've often held: as leaders of change, demanding a better future, wielding their votes to uphold democracy and lead the country forward.Enter Generation Citizen, an organization dedicated to empowering youth through
... En savoir plus
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The Good Immigrant

26 Writers Reflect on America

Lu par Full Cast ...

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10 heure 31 min

By turns heartbreaking and hilarious, troubling and uplifting, these "electric" essays come together to create a provocative, conversation-sparking, multivocal portrait of modern America (The Washington Post).From Trump's proposed border wall and travel ban to the marching of white supremacists in Charlottesville, America is consumed by tensions over immigration and the question of which bodies ... En savoir plus

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By turns heartbreaking and hilarious, troubling and uplifting, these "electric" essays come together to create a provocative, conversation-sparking, multivocal portrait of modern America (The Washington Post).From Trump's proposed border wall and travel ban to the marching of white supremacists in Charlottesville, America is consumed by tensions over immigration and the question of which bodies
... En savoir plus
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Filthy Rich Politicians

The Swamp Creatures, Latte Liberals, and Ruling-Class Elites Cashing in on America

par Matt Lewis ...

Lu par Chris Abell ...

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5 heure 47 min

From one of America's sharpest conservative journalists is this searing, thought-provoking and hilarious takedown of the ruling class running amok in Washington.These are your elected officials. Some are slyly taking advantage of the system. They are hoping no one is savvy enough to notice. But Matt Lewis has. And this is what he’s learned.Today’s politicians are an unsavory lot—a hybrid of ... En savoir plus

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From one of America's sharpest conservative journalists is this searing, thought-provoking and hilarious takedown of the ruling class running amok in Washington.These are your elected officials. Some are slyly taking advantage of the system. They are hoping no one is savvy enough to notice. But Matt Lewis has. And this is what he’s learned.Today’s politicians are an unsavory lot—a hybrid of
... En savoir plus
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Battling the Big Lie

How Fox, Facebook, and the MAGA Media Are Destroying America

par Dan Pfeiffer ...

Lu par Dan Pfeiffer ...

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7 heure 33 min

From #1 New York Times bestselling author and co-host of Pod Save America—how to combat political truth decay and baldfaced lies of the Right Wing propaganda machine.In BATTLING THE BIG LIE, bestselling author Dan Pfeiffer dissects how the Right Wing built a massive, billionaire funded disinformation machine powerful enough to bend reality and nearly steal the 2020 election. From the perspective ... En savoir plus

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From #1 New York Times bestselling author and co-host of Pod Save America—how to combat political truth decay and baldfaced lies of the Right Wing propaganda machine.In BATTLING THE BIG LIE, bestselling author Dan Pfeiffer dissects how the Right Wing built a massive, billionaire funded disinformation machine powerful enough to bend reality and nearly steal the 2020 election. From the perspective
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Stand

par Cory Booker ...

Lu par Cory Booker ...

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6 heure 25 min

"Sen. Cory Booker is an orator, so it's no surprise that he knows how to deliver an emotional text, and in narrating his own book, he delivers." — Kirkus (Earphones Award Winner)An urgent call to rekindle our shared American ideals. This program is read by the author.We are living through a time of crisis. The problems we face grow more serious, while our divisions continue to widen. But our ... En savoir plus

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"Sen. Cory Booker is an orator, so it's no surprise that he knows how to deliver an emotional text, and in narrating his own book, he delivers." — Kirkus (Earphones Award Winner)An urgent call to rekindle our shared American ideals. This program is read by the author.We are living through a time of crisis. The problems we face grow more serious, while our divisions continue to widen. But our
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The Death of Learning

How American Education Has Failed Our Students and What to Do about It

par John Agresto ...

Lu par Richard Ferrone ...

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7 heure 40 min

The former president of St. Johns College reveals why 2,500 years of learning in the West is of inestimable value to all of us-and why its trashing is a crime of monumental proportions.The liberal arts are dying. They are dying because most Americans don’t see the point of them. Americans don’t understand why anyone would study literature or history or the classics—or, more contemporarily, ... En savoir plus

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The former president of St. Johns College reveals why 2,500 years of learning in the West is of inestimable value to all of us-and why its trashing is a crime of monumental proportions.The liberal arts are dying. They are dying because most Americans don’t see the point of them. Americans don’t understand why anyone would study literature or history or the classics—or, more contemporarily,
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Quem tem medo dos evangélicos?

Religião e democracia no Brasil de hoje

par Gutierres Fernandes Siqueira, Gutierres Fernandes Siqueira ...

Lu par Rodrigo Dorado ...

Version Abrégée

3 heure 16 min

O crescimento exponencial do movimento evangélico no Brasil tem chamado atenção da grande imprensa e da academia. Por anos, as menções aos evangélicos seguiram estereótipos que nitidamente não davam conta de retratar com fidelidade um segmento tão diverso.O alinhamento político de pastores midiáticos e episódios controversos envolvendo políticos evangélicos reforçaram o preconceito contra todo um ... En savoir plus

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O crescimento exponencial do movimento evangélico no Brasil tem chamado atenção da grande imprensa e da academia. Por anos, as menções aos evangélicos seguiram estereótipos que nitidamente não davam conta de retratar com fidelidade um segmento tão diverso.O alinhamento político de pastores midiáticos e episódios controversos envolvendo políticos evangélicos reforçaram o preconceito contra todo um
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Saturation: Heralding Eco-Conscious Choices for our Shared Existence

par Dewey Michael ...

Lu par Digital Voice Melissa G ...

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5 heure 59 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In a world where the population is reaching unprecedented levels, it has become more crucial than ever for us to reconsider how we consume. Rethinking Consumption: Lifestyle Changes for a Crowded World delves into the pressing topic of sustainable consumption patterns and offers valuable insights on how to adapt to an increasingly crowded planet.This ... En savoir plus

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In a world where the population is reaching unprecedented levels, it has become more crucial than ever for us to reconsider how we consume. Rethinking Consumption: Lifestyle Changes for a Crowded World delves into the pressing topic of sustainable consumption patterns and offers valuable insights on how to adapt to an increasingly crowded planet.This
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In Defense of Christian Patriotism

par Daniel Darling ...

Lu par Larry Wayne ...

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7 heure 49 min

Since when does praying to Jesus, loving America, and saluting the flag make you an extremist?Patriotism isn’t optional for Christians. It’s essential. In Defense of Christian Patriotism explains that God gave us a country, and with it, a duty to love it. So why do cynics act like Christians ought to be burning flags, desacralizing churches, and disdaining our national history?In this deeply ... En savoir plus

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Since when does praying to Jesus, loving America, and saluting the flag make you an extremist?Patriotism isn’t optional for Christians. It’s essential. In Defense of Christian Patriotism explains that God gave us a country, and with it, a duty to love it. So why do cynics act like Christians ought to be burning flags, desacralizing churches, and disdaining our national history?In this deeply
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