Geopolitics
The central institutions of the US are broken, and we may not be worthy of governing ourselves. It seems that anything goes now.
Christianophobia
Islamic jihad is targeting Ethiopian Christians, whose faith dates to apostolic times. Historically, Muslims have been bent on converting Ethiopia to Islam, but also to seize gold.
Catholic
On the Third Sunday of the Great Fast, midway through Lent, Christ's Cross is lifted up as a reminder and a source of strength for Christians.
Geopolitics
There is no need for American troops on the ground in Iran, where the inevitable collapse of the Islamic Republic will bring factional fighting and an inability to inflict regional conflict.
Iran
Epic Fury operations in Iran means a surge in oil prices as Iran strikes fellow Muslim oil oligarchies in the Mideast.
