@markdtooley

President @theird, Editor @provmagazine, Convener @new_whigs, Collator @methodistview, Author @dcpeaceconvo61

[German Marshall Fund @gmfus]

🇺🇦 Four years ago, the Armed Forces of Ukraine liberated the city of Kherson after more than eight months of Russian occupation.

The resilience of the people who endured that occupation and rebuilt their region under constant attack is captured in "Unbreakable Kherson," co-authored by the German Marshall Fund and the Kherson Regional Military Administration.

More than a book, "Unbreakable Kherson" is part of GMF's broader effort to bring Ukraine's hard-won lessons on preparedness, crisis response, and recovery to policymakers across Europe. Through the "Unbreakable Europe" task force, GMF is working with Ukrainian and European leaders to apply those lessons to strengthen resilience across the continent.

Today, on the anniversary of Kherson’s liberation, "Unbreakable Kherson" is now available in Ukrainian.

🔗 Learn more: https://t.co/FtpDKzdFdp

[Daniel Dreisbach @d3bach]

#VeteransDay

In 1917, at the request of the New York Bible Society, former President #TheodoreRoosevelt wrote a message, applying Micah 6:8 to a soldier's mission, that was inserted into pocket New Testaments given to World War I soldiers & sailors. | @TR_Center @TRooseveltAssoc

[Daniel Dreisbach @d3bach]

11 November 1779: Governor #ThomasJefferson of Virginia, architect of the “wall of separation between Church & State,” issued a religious proclamation appointing “a day of publick and solemn thanksgiving and prayer to Almighty God.”

#WallOfSeparation #ThanksgivingProclamation

[Tim Carney @TPCarney]

For our allies: tariffs
For our enemies: cutting-edge dual-use technologies.

[Pope Leo XIV @Pontifex]

Human beings do not flourish in spite of their limitations, but often through them. It is precisely when our limitations become tangible in our lives that we can discover a new wisdom, experience the closeness of others, and encounter the presence of the Lord. #ApostolicJourney #Argentina #MagnificaHumanitas

[U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops @USCCB]

Lord God, Almighty Father, creator of mankind and author of peace, as we are ever mindful of the cost paid for the liberty we possess, we ask you to bless the members of our armed forces. Give them courage, hope and strength. May they ever experience your firm support, gentle love and compassionate healing. Be their power and protector, leading them from darkness to light. To you be all glory, honor and praise, now and forever. Amen.

[Jack Jenkins @jackmjenkins]

NEW: I spoke with Methodist-megapastor-turned-Senator-elect Adam Hamilton about how his win and his plans for his time in Congress.

He talked about immigration and health care reform, as well as “via media,” the theological concept of a middle way. https://t.co/6AWxKlCzB1

[Thomas S. Kidd @ThomasSKidd]

"Readers who have followed the coverage of the Nones will find a clear account of what the surveys record and the congregations they have missed." @TheIRD review of _The Death of Religion?_

[Neal McCluskey @NealMcCluskey]

Yup:

"political conflicts are not typically about good versus evil, but about goods versus other goods."

That's a huge reason government should by involved in as few parts of life as possible.

More:
The Great False Binary
https://t.co/EFuExzldpE

[Jim Geraghty @jimgeraghty]

The strange, sordid case of Trump, China and the AI chips https://t.co/06GTXsN7p2

[Eric Boehm @EricBoehm87]

NEWS: Broad coalition of right-leaning and free market groups warn that "continued federal investment in private companies is deeply troubling and sets a dangerous precedent for the future."

They oppose a provision in the NDAA that would allow the seizure of more equity stakes.

[Keith Mcilwain @KeithMcilwain]

“Christ is King” means loving neighbor, forgiving enemies, charity, self-denial, service to others, not domination & destroying perceived adversaries.
-@markdtooley #ChristTheKingSunday

[Jeff Walton @jeffreyhwalton]

An encouraging report from @Livng_Church on Anglican growth in Malaysian Borneo. https://t.co/r4EOv69IRU

[Casey Mattox @CaseyMattox_]

"The republic doesn’t support communities, churches, civic organizations and businesses. Those things are the republic – at least as much as the government we created to protect our inalienable right to build those institutions."

[Kate Ferguson @kateferguson4]

Tom Holland calls for a national celebration to mark England’s 1,100th birthday next year.

King Athelstan was declared the first ‘King of the English’ on July 12, 927.

Let’s get this campaign going!

[Richard Nixon Foundation @nixonfoundation]

“Good God we’ve got people in the Congress over 70. That’s too old. You ought to be out of there by 70.”

-Richard Nixon

[Peter Laffin @petermlaffin]

Excellent analysis of the Hegseth press conference:

[Luke Stamps @lukestamps]

Depressing replies

[The Methodist Ordinary @MethodistAesth]

United Methodist Church of the Resurrection, Leawood, Kansas (UMC) + Chapel

Founded by Senator, the Rev. Adam Hamilton in 1990. The sanctuary completed in 2017 fits 3,500 people.

The largest UM church in the U.S. and home of St. Paul's Seminary. New chapel built 2026.

[Jeff Walton @jeffreyhwalton]

Of Note: Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary has been welcomed as Affiliated Ministry of the Anglican Church in North America. I know a significant number of @The_ACNA clergy who are @GordonConwell alumni (including my rector at The Falls Church Anglican). https://t.co/z0nfUFsnit