It is worth noting that some epistles are much tougher to grasp. Galatians, for example, resists simple interpretation. First, there were two areas called Galatia in ancient Rome. Second, we don’t really know who the opponents were that Paul wrote against and what exactly they taught. We get general ideas, but we need to be... Continue Reading

“Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart” (Matthew 11:29). He is tender toward the weak, the burdened, the failing, and the struggling. He gathers lambs into his arms and carries them close to his chest (Isaiah 40:11). He doesn’t break the bruised reed or quench... Continue Reading

Instead of seeing that the growth of the word in the hearts of men is because of the faithfulness of God, we desperately desire to see ourselves as the hero of the growth. But I’d encourage a small exercise in gardening. Take a real seed and plant it. Then every day, go out and begin... Continue Reading

God has not left the nations without witness. The human heart, though darkened by sin, still bears traces of a God-consciousness that helps explain why many cultures preserve dim memories, expectations, or categories that can prepare the way for the proclamation of Christ.     Why do people in every age and in every place... Continue Reading

It is somewhat complex. I want to admit from the outset that, this point is not simplistic. “When does the Christian not submit to the state? Or is the Christian to universally, categorically in every instance submit to the state, such that to rebel against the state is in every case to sin against God?”... Continue Reading

God used Winston Churchill to save his country during World War 2 – and a legitimate case could be made that the free world would have fallen without his strong leadership through one of the greatest crises in modern civilization. But shortly after seeing victory, Churchill was removed from office when his coalition government fell... Continue Reading

A lot cleverness in writing functions like nervous laughter in conversation. It fills silence for the one providing it, but it’s distracting for everyone else. This is not to say, of course, that writers ought never be clever. Great writers can often be clever, and more artful expression or memorable turns of phrase are good... Continue Reading

We need to be aware of signs of spiritual illness and a failure to thrive. When we start to find ourselves disinterested in Jesus, his Word, and our future inheritance, we should be concerned. When we realize that we are having a difficult time discerning between truth and error, or that we are unable to... Continue Reading

A ministra do Ambiente sublinhou hoje que o areal das praias é de acesso livre, exceto nas zonas concessionadas e nas faixas de segurança, lembrando que cabe às autarquias definir essas áreas e divulgar os planos de praia.

“Cabe às câmaras municipais fazer as concessões e divulgar o plano de praia, tanto através da sinalética, como — e eu aconselho vivamente —, através de um esquema à entrada da praia: ‘olhe, este espaço é concessão, este espaço é de segurança, tudo o resto é livre’”, afirmou Maria da Graça Carvalho numa visita à Praia da Fuseta-mar, em Olhão.

Questionada pelos jornalistas sobre a existência de sinalética que ainda encaminha os banhistas para as zonas da praia não concessionadas, a governante referiu que, nesses casos, a sinalética tem de ser revista para que seja colocada a informação correta e não haja dúvidas para os banhistas.

“Os presidentes de câmara têm de verificar e, se acharem que a sinalética não está bem, corrigi-la, mas não é uma coisa sistemática. A lei não mudou e estou convencida de que a maior parte da sinalética está bem e está de acordo com a lei, porque a última norma que clarifica isto é de 2012, há 14 anos”, frisou.

Falando aos jornalistas numa visita à intervenção de emergência de reforço sedimentar em curso naquela praia do distrito de Faro, Maria da Graça Carvalho reiterou que, não sendo uma obrigação legal, ajuda muito ter um esquema simples à entrada de cada praia a explicar como está organizada.

Lembrando que as regras de segurança são definidas pelas câmaras municipais em conjunto com as autoridades marítimas, a ministra do Ambiente e Ação Climática notou que a organização do areal pode e deve ter em conta as características morfológicas de cada praia.

“Por exemplo, uma praia muito grande como a de Monte Gordo será diferente de uma praia pequena como algumas em Lagos ou em Armação de Pêra”, ilustrou, referindo que, desde que respeitada a regra de que as concessões não podem exceder 30% da área útil da praia, nem 50% da frente de praia, a organização pode variar.

“A segurança pode incluir faixas em redor das concessões, em redor das entradas para a praia — que são sempre públicas —, em frente aos nadadores-salvadores e aos barcos utilizados para o salvamento, e junto ao mar. Estas são faixas de segurança. As concessões podem ser mais estreitas e ir mais perto do mar, ou podem ser mais largas e ficar mais recuadas”, exemplificou.

Esta semana, a Agência Portuguesa do Ambiente (APA) emitiu um esclarecimento técnico sobre a ocupação de áreas não concessionadas nas praias balneares, informando que os banhistas podem colocar chapéus-de-sol em frente às concessões de praia, que são áreas de uso privado que não podem exceder 30% da área útil da praia, nem 50% da frente de praia.

No esclarecimento, a APA reforça que, “em Portugal, as praias são espaços de utilização pública e de acesso livre” e refere que os Planos de Ordenamento da Orla Costeira (POOC) e os Regulamentos de Gestão das Praias Marítimas em vigor estabelecem limites para a ocupação das praias por apoios balneares.

Assim, “as áreas não abrangidas por licença ou concessão mantêm-se disponíveis para uso público, podendo ser livremente utilizadas pelos utentes, nomeadamente para a colocação de chapéus de praia, para-ventos ou outros equipamentos balneares particulares”, acrescenta a APA.

O SC Olhanense venceu, na passada quinta-feira, o Imortal DC por 1-0 e conquistou a Taça do Algarve de Futebol pela primeira vez na sua história. Daniel Popa foi considerado o melhor jogador em campo ao anotar, aos 50′ minutos de jogo, o único golo no duelo entre os dois históricos do futebol algarvio, que se disputou no Estádio Municipal de Portimão.

O troféu foi entregue pelo presidente da Associação de Futebol do Algarve (AFA), João Pedro Gomes, numa cerimónia que contou ainda com as presenças de Manuel Cajuda, Presidente do SC Olhanense, Bruno Xavier, Presidente do Imortal DC, Ricardo Calé, Presidente da CM Olhão e Rodiney Sampaio, Presidente do Conselho de Administração do Portimonense SAD.

O clube presidido por Manuel Cajuda junta-se, assim, a outros 13 clubes que venceram a prova desde a sua reativação na temporada 1999/2000: Lusitano FC (4 vezes), LGC Moncarapachense e Louletano DC (3 vezes), SR Almancilense, CF Esperança de Lagos, GD Lagoa e Portimonense SC (2 vezes), FC Ferreiras, Silves FC, UD Messinense, JS Campinense, Guia FC e ACR Alvorense (1 vez).

The irony is that many modern attempts to make worship more attractive to the world often makes worship less distinctly Christian, but the church is most compelling when she is most faithful to her identity. The church is most missional when she is most distinctly the church.   One of the more common arguments in... Continue Reading

Yet those who cannot read can hear the spoken word, which is how God’s Spirit worked through his apostles to convert the heathen. We nowhere read that the apostles went to the lost with images, nor that artistic skill at fashioning images is a gift of the Spirit. Yet time and again we hear of... Continue Reading

Men, who really knows you in your church? Your soul was made for godly masculine intimacy with other Christian men, and with Christ. Take time to pursue it. Heaven and hell really are hanging in the balance.   Two audible dings immediately rang out as my cell phone turned on. “Heard you guys lost a... Continue Reading

Our congregations begin to truly mirror the image of God when we move toward broken people instead of away from them. Only that kind of church will meaningfully confront abortion.   The Post-Roe Paradox: Why Abortion Rates Are Still Rising On January 27, 1973, a single decision legalized abortion in every state. Almost fifty years... Continue Reading

If Christ is in the middle of a marriage, a wife will gladly submit to her husband, and the husband will gladly love his wife. May God give grace to our marriages today, and may all glory go to Him.   Husbands and wives find much in Scripture for how to love and respect one... Continue Reading

The return on good soil will more than make up for any “wasted seed” along the way. As we preach and promote the gospel, there might indeed be hard soil. But we must, like Jesus, be willing to sow optimistically.   The story of the parable of the Parable of the Sower (Mk 4:1–20 and parallels)... Continue Reading

In an age of distraction, superficiality, and spiritual confusion, Christians must recover serious, Scripture-shaped, Spirit-dependent prayer. Not theatrical prayer. Not mystical speculation. Not cold formalism. But humble, biblical, Christ-centred communion with the living God.   Among the shorter books of the Bible, the letter of Jude contains some remarkably weighty exhortations. Writing to Christians threatened... Continue Reading

If homosexual desire is a form of “unnatural” desire, then it must be addressed as such. The church must decide whether it will accept or reject it as compatible with ordained office. A verdict must be rendered.   The current discussion surrounding ordination and same-sex attraction has largely been framed in terms of degree. How... Continue Reading

In the end, a presbytery characterized by love shows the world that the Gospel is real. It proves to a broken, divided world that the church can handle intense disagreements without splintering into warring tribes.   For many elders, Presbytery and GA meetings can easily feel less like courts of the Lord Jesus Christ and... Continue Reading

During a lengthy interview broadcast on alternative media platforms, Jean-Marc Sabatier shared his views on several current public health topics, including hantaviruses, the Ebola virus, and Alpha-Gal syndrome.

Hantaviruses Under Scrutiny

The interview first focused on hantaviruses, a family of viruses that can cause pulmonary syndromes or hemorrhagic fevers. Jean-Marc Sabatier noted that these viruses are generally transmitted through contact with the feces, urine, or saliva of infected rodents and are not easily spread from person to person.

According to Sabatier, Moderna’s development of an mRNA vaccine targeting certain hantavirus strains as early as 2024 raises questions, particularly because these viruses are considered to have limited pandemic potential. He also described several biological mechanisms associated with these infectious agents and discussed laboratory research involving pseudoviruses.

The speakers emphasized that, based on the information available to them, the number of reported cases in Europe remains limited and that the situation does not currently warrant major concern.

Ebola: Vigilance and Debate Over Vaccination Strategies

The second part of the interview addressed the Ebola virus, particularly the Bundibugyo strain, which is currently being monitored in Central Africa.

Jean-Marc Sabatier reviewed the biological characteristics of the virus, its high fatality rate under certain circumstances, and its modes of transmission, primarily through contact with bodily fluids. He stressed that Ebola outbreaks have historically been contained through targeted public health measures.

The two participants also discussed funding for vaccine research directed at this specific strain. They expressed skepticism about the possibility of large-scale vaccination campaigns being implemented if the virus were to spread beyond Africa.

In addition, several potential treatments were mentioned, including certain monoclonal antibodies and older medications such as ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine, although their effectiveness remains a subject of debate within the scientific community.

Alpha-Gal Syndrome and Red Meat Allergy

The third topic concerned Alpha-Gal syndrome, a red meat allergy that can develop following bites from certain tick species, particularly the Lone Star tick, which is found primarily in North America.

Jean-Marc Sabatier explained that the condition results from an immune reaction to a sugar molecule known as galactose-α-1,3-galactose, which is present in most mammals but absent in humans.

During the discussion, the participants referred to various claims circulating on social media regarding Bill Gates’s alleged involvement in programs related to ticks or synthetic meat. They suggested that connections between these topics might exist, although no direct evidence was presented during the interview.

Ongoing Criticism of Public Health Institutions

Throughout the conversation, the participants expressed skepticism toward certain public health institutions, including the World Health Organization (WHO), regulatory agencies, and major pharmaceutical companies.

Jean-Marc Sabatier specifically criticized the development of mRNA vaccines and argued that dissenting voices face difficulties being heard within scientific and media circles. He stated that he himself has experienced a form of marginalization because of his views.

A Call for Caution

In conclusion, despite the concerns raised during the interview, Jean-Marc Sabatier encouraged listeners not to panic in response to new public health alerts. According to him, it is important to maintain a critical mindset, consult multiple sources of information, and closely monitor evolving epidemiological situations without resorting to alarmism.

Jean-Marc Sabatier, Director of Research at the CNRS, holds a PhD in cell biology and microbiology and a Habilitation à diriger des recherches (HDR) in biochemistry

Anti-Covid vaccines : Jean-Marc Sabatier was right !

 

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