Author: Mark A. Ashwill

Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi (Prayer for Peace)

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ChatGPT created this image. This is one of my favorite prayers. I decided to create a song based on it. Here's the prayer in its entirety, followed by the lyrics and two musical versions. Lord, make me an instrument of your peace:where there is hatred, let me sow love;where there is injury, pardon;where there is … Continue reading Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi (Prayer for Peace)

Overseas Study Resources for Palestinian Students

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Image created by ChatGPT based on the title. I plan to create a page with this and other information. Financial Aid and Study Opportunities for Palestinian Students - This list was shared on LinkedIn by Tom Walsh, Lecturer in International Relations at King’s College London, Tutor, and Middle East Researcher. Includes a link to a … Continue reading Overseas Study Resources for Palestinian Students

10 Most Renowned Entrepreneurs from Vietnam Driving Remarkable Business Transformation in 2025

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I was so excited to receive this email. What an honor! Aren't you proud of me, dear reader? The "nominal fee" for this "honor" is only $1,800! A small price to pay for these "exclusive benefits." On a serious note, do they think I was born yesterday? It makes me laugh and cry at the … Continue reading 10 Most Renowned Entrepreneurs from Vietnam Driving Remarkable Business Transformation in 2025

James Talarico Warns About the Dangers of Christian Nationalism

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Below is an unedited transcript of a sermon that James Talarico delivered on October 22, 2023, at his home church about the dangers of Christian nationalism, followed by a link to the YouTube video. He's running for the US Senate in Texas. Talarico and Benjamin Cremer are similar in that they both follow the basic … Continue reading James Talarico Warns About the Dangers of Christian Nationalism

I Have Witnessed Christians Do All These Things

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A powerful, spot-on message from Rev. Ben Cremer, a Wesleyan pastor, theologian, and writer based in Idaho. You can follow him on Substack and Instagram. تجد أدناه النسخة العربية لهذا النص. Gemini created this image based on the text. Dear American Christian, With the explosion of anti-Muslim rhetoric yet again online, I just want to … Continue reading I Have Witnessed Christians Do All These Things

The First Thing They Stole Was The Story

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I felt compelled to repost this LinkedIn post by Korrine Sky, who's a culture-first brand strategist & entrepreneur in England. I added links for more information. Scroll to the bottom for two versions of a spoken word piece based on the text. Peace, MAA ChatGPT created this image based on Korrine Sky's post. They say … Continue reading The First Thing They Stole Was The Story

“You Don’t Have the Credentials.”

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Here's a LinkedIn post by James H. Faghmous, Ph.D. that's worth sharing. Below is a spoken word piece I created inspired by the post. ChatGPT created this image based on the text. I'm not sure it works. You be the judge. "You don't have the credentials."The most effective weapon white supremacy ever invented.Tell me, what … Continue reading “You Don’t Have the Credentials.”

“Describe the Present US Predicament in 250 Words or Less.”

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Jeffrey St. Clair, co-editor of CounterPunch, and several other writers were asked by the Toni Morrison Foundation to do exactly that. Below is a slightly expanded version with 331 words. Jeff's original version appeared in the fall issue of Ishmael Reed’s new magazine, Tar Baby. Knowing that every word counts, what would you say, dear reader? … Continue reading “Describe the Present US Predicament in 250 Words or Less.”

Armed Resistance Against Occupation

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I felt compelled to share this statement that Craig Mokhiber, international human rights lawyer and former UN official, posted on LinkedIn. Image created by ChatGPT based on the text. Under international law, armed resistance against foreign occupation, colonial domination, racist regimes, apartheid, and genocide is entirely legal. This is clear, as a matter of law.But … Continue reading Armed Resistance Against Occupation