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January 3, 2024
Harvard President Resigns, Christians Slaughtered, Israel Updates
January 3, 2024
“Time misemployed is not lived but lost.”
Henry Scougal
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Harvard President Resigns
Harvard President Claudine Gay has resigned amid mounting criticism over her response to antisemitism on campus and allegations of plagiarism. Gay, formerly a professor of government and African and African American studies, faced scrutiny for her handling of Hamas's attacks on Israel and received criticism for equivocal responses. Additionally, she was accused of plagiarizing other academics in multiple instances across academic papers and her Ph.D. dissertation, which the Harvard Corporation previously dismissed as “inadequate citation not reaching the level of misconduct”. On Monday, additional plagiarism accusations were circulated by the Washington Free Beacon. Gay's resignation comes after a statement of support from the governing board. Read her letter of resignation here.
Harvard is an institution that originally “shielded” itself with the claim that truth was at the center of their purpose, a claim which is much easier to aspire to than it is to actually live out. (Proverbs 20:6) This tendency of committing to one thing only to be later found doing another is often referred to as “mission drift”, and it is a problem today we find universally existing in much more than Ivy League Universities. (Matthew 15:18)
Founded in 1636, Harvard’s original mission was to serve its students by committing: “To be plainly instructed and consider well that the main end of your life and studies is to know God and Jesus Christ. The school “originally employed exclusively Christian professors, emphasized character formation in its students above all else, and rooted all its policies and practices in a Christian worldview… Harvard began as a school to equip ministers to share the Good News.” (Quote from, Mission Drift: The Unspoken Crisis Facing Leaders, Charities, and Churches) Today, Harvard, and its rival Yale, which ironically was founded 80 years later by a group of pastors who saw and were concerned by the increasing secularization of the school in Cambridge, have both been swallowed up by a “way which seems right to man but leads to death.” (Proverbs 14:12)
Recent graduates may still find the words on their Harvard diploma which read, Christo et Ecclesiae around the word Veritas, translated, “Truth for Christ and the Church” but because there is so little truth being taught for Christ by the church we have a country that is increasingly universally secular. The solution is for the remnant to be consistently “plagiarizing” the Scriptures in word and deed (1 John 3:18) and to be found “trusting in the Lord and doing good” (Psalm 37:3) instead of “fretting because of evildoers” (Psalm 37:1). While we have an ever growing number of leaders who need to step down because they are not living lives worthy of their position, the remnant needs to step up and proclaim the Truth worthy of theirs. (Ezekiel 22:30, Romans 10:14)
By Todd Wagner
Israel Supreme Court
Israel's Supreme Court has nullified a controversial judicial reform passed in July of 2023 that aimed to limit the court's power in overturning laws deemed unconstitutional. The reform, known as the "reasonableness" bill, faced widespread opposition, triggering nationwide protests. Critics of the reform argued that the law severely undermined the country's democracy by weakening the judicial system, making it difficult, if not impossible, for courts to challenge state rulings it deemed “extremely unreasonable”.
The Supreme Court's decision to strike down the law follows months of internal turmoil and reflects concerns about potential damage to the democratic characteristics of Israel. The ruling is a setback for the Netanyahu government's broader series of judicial reforms, which included attempts to increase government power over appointing judges and reduce the Supreme Court's oversight capabilities.
The Bible does not promote a single form of government over another. However, it does promote justice, accountability, equality, and the rule of law (1 Samuel 8:1-20; Leviticus 19:15, Deuteronomy 17:18-20). We believe that every nation would be best suited to be led by men who have memorized this law (Joshua 1:8), and dedicated their lives to its full and complete execution. It is long past time for us to repent for our lack of abiding by the book of the law (2 Kings 22:8-13).
The law should be dedicated to promoting justice and the flourishing of mankind. Any attempt to prioritize the self-interest of rulers at the expense of the vulnerable in society will lead to judgment upon and suffering in a land (Isaiah 10:1-3).
We wrote a response to the Reasonableness Bill being passed on July 26, 2023, you can read it in full here.
By Kirby Mankin
Nigerian Genocide on Christians
In Nigeria, a horrifying massacre unfolded during the Christmas holiday, claiming the lives of over 140 Christians, with some estimates suggesting a toll nearing 200. This violence, largely overshadowed globally, is part of a broader pattern in the region. Observers link the attacks to jihadist threats, particularly from groups like Boko Haram, and criticize the alleged collusion of Nigerian armed forces. Rights groups estimate that 52,000 Christians have been killed in Nigeria since 2009. A recent report found more than 200 Christians were massacred, over 300 wounded, and over 10,000 displaced and made homeless in the attack.
A faith that perseveres through persecution like our brothers and sisters in Nigeria is an authentic faith (James 1:12). And despite our differences in culture, language, and nationality, we have eternally more in common with Nigerian Christians than our unbelieving neighbors in the states (2 Corinthians 6:14).
Christ warned us that we would be hated for His name's sake (Matthew 10:22) and that the world will hate us because it hated Him first (John 15:18-19). The Christian’s response is never to hate our enemies, but we are instructed to hate evil (Romans 12:9) and mourn with those who mourn (Ecclesiastes 3:4, Romans 12:15). And while we can pray imprecatory prayers like King David, the pursuit of revenge is entrusted to the Lord (Romans 12:19, Deuteronomy 32:35). We trust in a righteous Judge (Psalm 7:11).
God never calls bad things “good.” He promises to work all things for the good of those who love Him (Romans 8:28). Thankfully, in the words of Tolkien, "Everything sad is going to come untrue," and we eagerly await the day when Christ returns, bringing an end to all mourning, crying, pain, and death (Revelation 21:4).
By Jamie Wilder
Other news you should know
👀 Jeffrey Epstein's list is coming out: Who will be named? Looking at you Mr. Clinton.
🇷🇺 Russia launches record number of drones in Ukraine.
🏈 The stage is set for the CFB National Championship: Washington v. Michigan.
👩🏻⚖️ Man breaks into Colorado Supreme Court overnight and opens fire.
🗳️ Trump is off the ballot in Maine.
🥷 Hamas leader killed by Israeli drone strike in Beirut.
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