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Cults and the lure of easy decisions
A personal narrative warns how joining a cult can begin with curiosity and evolve into commitment. The author recounts decades of exploring churches from Catholic to Assembly of God, Salvation Army, and a small fellowship that became a cult. She notes manipulation, guilt, and eventual exit, urging critical thinking and awareness. The piece promotes Sharon Kennedy and her works.
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Race equity tied to climate crisis solutions in Holland
Nate Roggenbaum of Holland argues climate justice requires race and economic equity. He cites Bullard and Tessume studies on pollution exposure, the Flint crisis, Katrina impacts, and global disparities, urging inclusive policy and local action through Citizens' Climate Lobby and the Holland Climate Collaborative.
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Today in History highlights key events across centuries
The Jan 20 entries note Parliament meeting in 1265, John Marshall nominated to be chief justice in 1801, Hong Kong ceded to Britain in 1841, George V death in 1936, FDR inauguration on Jan 20 in 1937, Wannsee conference in 1942, JFK inauguration in 1961, Meet the Beatles album in 1964, and Iran hostage release in 1981 marking Reagan’s start.
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