An eminent New Testament scholar recounts what he says was the message of Jesus that transformed the West.

We must do far more to address the national crisis of addiction that leaves so many households in despair as well as danger.

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We must do far more to address the national crisis of addiction that leaves so many households in despair as well as danger.

Xi now sees our weakness and will try to exploit it, perhaps leaving America a diminished presence in Asia.