Author: Shalem John
The Book of Galatians is one of the thirteen epistles attributed to the Apostle Paul in the New Testament of the Bible. It holds a significant place in Christian theology because of its profound emphasis on salvation by faith and the freedom believers have in Christ. Written in the first century, Galatians addresses a critical issue in the early church—the tension between the gospel of grace and the legalistic observance of the Mosaic Law. This epistle is often regarded as one of Paul’s most passionate and vigorous letters, reflecting both his deep concern for the Galatian believers and his unwavering…
On September 28, the NFL announced that popular Puerto Rican recording artist Bad Bunny would headline the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show. The news sparked conservative backlash. A petition on Change.org calling on the NFL to replace Bad Bunny with country artist George Strait—who the petition says “embodies the heart and soul of American music”—has gathered over 66,000 signatures. Bad Bunny has been critical of the current administration’s immigration policy and announced earlier this year that he would not include the continental US in his 2025–2026 tour because he was concerned about immigration raids impacting his fans. After the…
Last week, a military coup toppled Madagascar president Andry Rajoelina, the culmination of weeks of youth protests against the country’s collapsing infrastructure. The National Assembly impeached Rajoelina on October 14 after he attempted to dissolve it. CAPSAT, an elite military logistics unit, then announced the formation of a two-year transitional council tasked with drafting a new constitution and organizing elections. The High Constitutional Court ratified the takeover and named Colonel Michael Randrianirina interim president. From exile, Rajoelina denounced the rebellion as “an illegal and unconstitutional attempt to seize power.” On Monday, Randrianirina chose Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo as his prime minister—a move…