“Shot heard around the world” causes more fallout/calls for peace across the U.S.
US lawmakers across party lines are calling for peace and unity following the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump one week ago. Trump’s survival of the shooting is being called a miracle by Christians, conservatives, and those who have never even discussed faith. In one interview, Israeli Special Operations veteran Aaron Cohen noted that Trump’s slight turning of the head is what saved his life, abruptly averting an intended “kill shot” by the shooter. Instead, the bullet grazed the former president’s ear causing an injury. He was transported to a Pennsylvania hospital where he was treated and released that evening. Karen Foerster, a Trump supporter, was overcome by the heat and had left the rally early with her husband, Rick. They coincidently visited the same ER. As they witnessed the arrival of the former president, most compelling to her were the voices of concern in the waiting room. Mr. Foerster announced to those around him that he and his wife were going to pray for the former president. “We had four or five people come over and we just prayed and interceded for him,” said Mr. Foerster. Trump, concerning the incident, on social media told people that it was God alone who prevented the unthinkable from happening. One rally attendee was killed, and two other attendees were injured in the attempted assassination. The gunman identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, was killed by a secret service sniper. Following the shooting, America’s toxic political climate now faces calls to tone down the rhetoric in hopes to quell the vitriol this year’s election has stoked. Christians are called on to pray for all political leaders, for unity and for revival in the U.S. Unity, however, is going to take more than statements, “thoughts and prayers” and legislation to bring us together. Morality, which is the real issue, cannot be legislated, because it comes from the heart. It starts with knowing Jesus.
SNBC NEWS update: pastors/ministers in Nicaragua arrested
Eleven pastors and ministers who were a part of an outreach in 2023 in Nicaragua have been sentenced to prison for holding mass evangelism events. The event was sponsored by a U.S. ministry, Mountain Gateway. The event attracted close to one million people, with thousands accepting Jesus as their Savior. Following the event, the Nicaraguan government accused organizers of money laundering. The ministers who were citizens of that nation were later arrested, charged with crimes and fined $80 million. They have now been sentenced to prison time ranging from 12-15 years. Representatives from Mountain Gateway accused the Nicaraguan government of fabricating charges, calling the trial and sentencing a sham and persecution. Several members of the U.S. Senate are asking the Biden administration to impose sanctions on the nation of Nicaragua for this clear violation of religious freedom against Christians.
Terrorist group attacks Israel in north
In northern Israel, another terrorist group recently launched a rocket attack against that nation. Hezbollah, a terrorist group based out of Lebanon, recently launched an attack into Israel’s northern territory. Israeli Defense forces announced the terrorist group launched 200 rockets and 20 drones in early July. The attack was located on the Lebanon Israeli border. Israeli forces countered, killing one high-level Hezbollah commander. IDF forces also report they successfully attacked two military structures in two border towns. According to reports, 8,000 Israeli citizens have been displaced because of the conflict. SNBC NEWS would like to note the majority of Israel is peaceful except for the areas of conflict in the nation’s northern region. Larger cities such as Tel Aviv and Jerusalem have not experienced major disruptions due to Israel’s conflict with the terrorist groups Hamas and Hezbollah.
SNBC Health report: Evidence demonstrates that getting dirty is one key to a healthy immune system, a lower rate of allergies and asthma, and a better mood.
Dirt can help seed your skin and gut microbiome with beneficial microbes. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, roughly 1 in 3 adults and 1 in 4 children in the U.S. have seasonal allergies, eczema or a food allergy. The first line of treatments for seasonal allergies, anxiety and depression are medications, many of which come with a long list of side effects. The good news?
There is strong data to suggest that the more you're exposed to soil and dirt, the more diverse your gut microbiome and the stronger your immune system, which affects many physiological processes. While the first step is to step outside, the second step might be to get your hands in the dirt and enjoy doing it.
So, turn off your TV and go work in your garden, or walk in the woods or on the beach."
While taking probiotics and prebiotics can help reseed your gut microbiome and affect your overall health, several more steps can prevent damage and help improve your microbiome diversity.
1. Stop using antibacterial soap and detergents, and use regular soap and water to clean your hands,
2. Clean up your diet — Choose organically-grown foods and eliminate products grown with genetically modified seeds or sprayed with pesticides and insecticides, as these destroy your gut bacteria, and
3. Eat fermented foods
As you start to get dirty and think about playing in the dirt or mud, steer clear of dirt in polluted areas that contain harmful contaminants. Don’t use chemical weed killer or glyphosate and choose the best soil possible for your pots and raised gardens so you can enjoy the same benefits as your plants.