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Jimmy Lai, the courageous pro-democracy advocate featured in our "The Hong Konger" documentary, faces trial in Hong Kong. Join a live panel where Jimmy’s friends and colleagues will share their perspectives on his journey and the future of freedom in Hong Kong. Register ?? https://lnkd.in/ged2N26C #humanrights #democracy

Scandals and cultural conformity have left the modern church in disarray. But there's a deeper culprit: Ideology. It flattens faith into formula. Only through wrestling with God—as Job did—can Christians shed this numbing reductionism. It's the only way to reclaim a life marked by divine mystery, love, and fearless creativity. Full story: https://lnkd.in/gGdHsVd3 #faith #quotes

Revolutions don’t just topple governments. They wage war on the soul. 'A Gentleman in Moscow' reveals communism’s relentless assault on humanity, from silencing artists to erasing history. Count Rostov’s exile in a hotel shows that even luxury is no escape from the dehumanizing logic of the Soviet system. #popculture #history

In the early 1980s, the Soviet Union seemed unstoppable. But someone thought differently: U.S. President Ronald Reagan. Dr. Will Inboden spoke about about Reagan’s commitment to freedom during the Cold War at our 34th Annual Dinner. The latest episode of the Acton Line podcast brings it to you. Full episode: https://lnkd.in/gripNhe5 #podcast #history

The church’s greatest temptation isn’t modernity. It’s this: Forgetting who God truly is. Author Mike Cosper masterfully weaves history, theology, and philosophy to show how ideology has flattened our faith into formulas and false comfort. His prescription? Seek God’s presence, embrace life’s messiness, and let His incomprehensible love shape us into fearless, creative disciples. #theology #marketing

Religion doesn’t erase differences. It unites through truth. Full story: https://lnkd.in/ecY3JpTV #quotes #philosophy

What happens when a Hindu monk faces a skeptical, modern world? Swami Vivekananda answered with profound clarity: Religious harmony doesn’t erase differences—it transcends them through shared pursuit of truth. His 1893 speeches in Chicago showcased the wisdom of his tradition while critiquing the failings of both India’s stagnation and the West’s materialism. #history #theology

?? Free book alert! Join us on Nov. 19 for an insightful talk with Dr. Seth Kaplan. We'll explore local solutions for stronger communities. You'll receive a copy of Kaplan's book, "Fragile Neighborhoods." Register ?? https://lnkd.in/ggeZW5yk Our very own Vladimir Snurenco is eager to share! ??

?? Don’t miss this! Join us on Nov. 19 for Seth Kaplan’s lecture on rebuilding our communities—one zip code at a time. Attend and get a free copy of his book, Fragile Neighborhoods! ?? Secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/ggeZW5yk You're welcome to participate virtually or join us in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

This week, Global Coalition on Aging and the Acton Institute brought together senior clergy, scientists, patient advocates and private sector representatives at the Pontifical Academy of Sciences in Vatican City to discuss the threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and the need for innovative health products that can diagnose, prevent, and treat drug-resistant diseases. At our November 12 symposium, “Solving for Antimicrobial Resistance: A Rising Global Health and Humanitarian Crisis,” participants debated the steps needed to solve the #AMR crisis. Antimicrobials are foundational to modern medicine; they have revolutionized human health, extending the promises of healthy longevity across the world. AMR poses a grave threat to humanity. As the medicines we use to heal fatal infections become ineffective against disease-causing microbes, we find ourselves living in a world of increasing health disparities. For millions of people, routine medical treatments are becoming increasingly unsafe, undermining efforts to expand longevity for all. Problems like sepsis caused by community and hospital-acquired infections are growing increasingly threatening. As AMR worsens, we are on the threshold of returning to a world without antimicrobials. It is therefore important that hospitable policy and financing conditions are created to support the development of these innovations. The G7 has committed to implementing a coordinated set of push incentives to fund R&D and pull incentives to procure antimicrobials regardless of sales volume, thereby ensuring a sustainable supply of new, innovative medicines for everyone without encouraging overuse. These solutions are crucial to ensuring that we have new antimicrobials that can treat infections even if existing treatments fail.