I wrote this back in Law School. Sadly, the Uighur's are still facing many of the same issues. This should give you some background. Table of Contents I. Introduction II. Brief History of the Uighurs and Their Early Treatment Under the PRC III. Post Cultural Revolution Consequences and the PRC?s Treatment of the Uighurs After 1976 IV. Uighur Concerns V. … [Read more...] about China, Counter-terrorism, and the Uighur’s
COVID-19 Makes Need for Solutions to Homelessness More Urgent
People Experiencing Homelessness are Adversely affected by COVID-19 The Coalition for the Homeless did a preliminary study on the impact of COVID-19 in New York on people experiencing homelessness. These early numbers were extremely troubling. As of June 1st, the overall New York City mortality rate due to COVID-19 was 200 deaths per 100,000 people. For sheltered … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Makes Need for Solutions to Homelessness More Urgent
Generational Battles: Change is Led by Youth
When you are young, you are a product of your environment, completely. Your world is created for you, by those in authority. Most directly, your parents. When you reach adulthood, you are bombarded with "the real world." Depending on what world you grow up in, your energy and emotional volatility tend to produce passionate reactions. These reactions lead to many things, … [Read more...] about Generational Battles: Change is Led by Youth
5 Practical Ways the American Church Can Change Now
1. End the Rock Concerts I have passion for music, and music and math are the only universal languages. People, however, appreciate music in different ways. The bible gives examples of music as an expression of our love for God. "Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation." Psalms 95:1. Music, however, is not a sacrament. As … [Read more...] about 5 Practical Ways the American Church Can Change Now
Donald Trump and Christianity
The history of Christianity, sadly, is largely one of division. Some of these divisions come from the influence of our natural selfish order. Others are over some legitimate and some overzealous doctrinal concerns. These different kinds of divisions are also not without overlap. In fact, the church gets into the most trouble when influences from our natural selfish order … [Read more...] about Donald Trump and Christianity