In this blog, we'll look at the opportunities we have to grow in God and his Word. Together we'll have the chance to read the Bible in the next year. We'll also be able to read articles and hear studies designed to enhance our understanding of the faith we share.
Thursday, November 24, 2022
Snopes Debunkers - Myths about "the first Thanksgiving," reports about the Colorado gay club shooting, and Elon Musk's 2024 vote
Today: Myths about "the first Thanksgiving," reports about the Colorado gay club shooting, and Elon Musk's 2024 vote
4 Myths About 'the First Thanksgiving'
You may have some misconceptions about "the first Thanksgiving" — that is, the fairytale-like story of Pilgrims and Native Americans supposedly breaking bread together in what has been falsely propagated as a welcoming ceremony for English colonists in their newfound home.
There was a real-life event in 1621 from which the story grew: a three-day gathering by English colonists to mark a successful harvest, with members of the Wampanoag tribe in attendance. But many have repeated the tale omitting important historical context or falsely detailed its events.
Reports: Colorado Gay Club Shooter Is Grandson of California State Assemblyman Randy Voepel
The Republican California politician previously came under fire for making remarks that appeared to support the violence at the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. Read Story.
Before Assassination, JFK Was Reportedly Haunted by Sense of Impending Death
A seemingly prescient remark reportedly made by Kennedy days before his death was being shared online. Read Story.
Post with Bible Verse Labeled by Facebook as 'Sensitive Content'
The post, which was given a "violent or graphic content" label, displayed an image with these words from Psalm 46: "Be still, and know that I am God." Read Story.
Did Bruce Lee Die from Drinking Too Much Water?
It sounds far-fetched, but a condition called hyponatremia can result from having too much water in the system. Read Story.
Amy Roloff Is Not Dead, Despite 'Sad News' Death Hoax on Facebook and YouTube
An obscure Facebook page falsely claimed in a video that one of the stars of the reality TV show "Little People, Big World" had died. Read Story.
Did Elon Musk Say He Might Vote for DeSantis over Trump in 2024?
Musk tweeted about DeSantis and Trump several times in 2022. Read Story.
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