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TGIF: Roundup for March 17, 2023

How can platforms and parachurch ministries like SOLA Network achieve longevity and faithfulness? Tim Challies gave us his answer in Learning and Writing about God and the Church: An Interview with Tim Challies. Check out our YouTube for more author interviews.

Tim also read his article, If God Would Outsource His Sovereignty. And I asked Renee Zou to read her article for us as well: God or Money: Detangling a Complicated Relationship. Visit our YouTube for more article reads.

On Sunday, the film Everything Everywhere All at Once won 7 Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Read our new article by Lisa Wong: An Asian American Christian Reflection on “Everything Everywhere All at Once.”

Join us on Substack as we prepare to share a series of devotions for the Easter season. These devotions will be sent to your inbox for free, and a fresh way to reflect on Christ’s life, death, and resurrection.

This newsletter is one of the many ways you can keep in touch with us. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. For more, check out my Asian American Worship Leaders Facebook group and TGIF Playlist on Spotify. You can reach me on Twitter and Instagram.

Enter to win this outstanding book! How can we seek God when our souls are restless? In Finding Peace through Prayer, Mitch Everingham presents seven practices for praying in hard times. Read my review. Thanks to Mitch Everingham for providing this book for our giveaway, in partnership with my newsletters for @diveindigdeep and FCBC Walnut.

Articles From Around The Web

Isabel Ong and Sean Cheng: Can Bubble Tea Bring Gen Z into the Chinese Church?

“The beloved drink is both an attraction and a generational divide.”

Daniel K. Eng: Is Jesus Really My Friend?

“Jesus is not teaching that his disciples become his equals. Instead, Jesus is using imagery derived from the Greco-Roman custom of patronage.”

Rinah Fiol: Gen Z: Let the Gospel Transform Your Creativity

“No amount of ambition, entrepreneurial hustle, or idealistic vision can imbue my generation’s creativity with everlasting significance.”

Books, Podcasts, Music, And More

The Gospel Coalition: Should Churches Be Slow or Quick to Embrace New Technology? With Jay Kim and Patrick Miller

The pace of change in the digital age is staggering. Every year sees the emergence of new platforms, apps, and technologies that each bring possibilities, problems, and power to reshape culture. What should the church’s posture be toward new technologies?

9Marks: God Redeeming His Bride by Robert K. Cheong (A Book Review by Shawn Merithew)

“Cheong’s book is an excellent work. God Redeeming His Bride is a resource I have commended to numerous pastors who want to grow in their understanding of church discipline and who are seeking a biblical resource they can use to train their leaders and congregants.”

Aaron Lee: Related Works

Book Reviews: Mental Health and Your Church by Helen Thorne and Steve Midgley, When God Seems Gone by Adam Mabry, Helen Roseveare (Children’s Book) by Lauren Caputo-Wickham. Listen to our TGIF playlist on Spotify. Join my Asian American Worship Leaders Facebook group.

Check out the new edition of our SOLA Network Magazine! Download it for free and share it with your friends as a great way to be introduced to the work we do at SOLA Network.

Featured This Week On SOLA Network

Lisa Wong: An Asian American Christian Reflection on “Everything Everywhere All at Once”

“EEAAO and its success echo the goodness, truth, and beauty of God, and they are reasons to give thanks. But ultimately, as a follower of Jesus, my hope should be in God and his plan for a beautifully inclusive world, rather than in my or my society’s view of progress.”

Renee Zou: God or Money: Detangling a Complicated Relationship

Christians have a complicated relationship with money and gospel ministry. May God, who is both generous and wise, help us to view our lives and our money rightly, using both as servants for his work in his world.

Tim Challies: If God Would Outsource His Sovereignty

“In the life of the Christian, there are not two classes of providence, one good and one bad. No, though some may be easy and some hard, all are good because all in some way flow from his good, Fatherly hand, and all in some way can be consecrated to his service.”

Aaron Lee: Learning and Writing about God and the Church: An Interview with Tim Challies

How Tim Challies heard about SOLA, how it feels half a year after releasing his book, behind the scenes of his article for SOLA, how platforms and parachurch ministries can achieve longevity and faithfulness, and his upcoming projects.

TGIF: Roundup for March 10, 2023

‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ and the Beautiful Mystery of God’s Silence / Lived to Be Forgotten: Dixon E. Hoste, Missionary to China / The Joy of Being Forgiven

General disclaimer: Our link roundups are not endorsements of the positions or lives of the authors.

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WATCHING

(Yes, all three) Finished Rise last night. Onto Dawn now. I’ve seen both before. But War I haven’t seen yet…

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Episode 120: The Design and Art of Books!

This episode we’re discussing what makes a good book cover: The Design and Art of Books! We talk about physically icky feeling books, hidden messages on (and under) book covers, the history of the book, women's pants, and more! Plus: We discuss whether we prefer hardcovers, trade paperbacks, or mass market paperbacks!

You can download the podcast directly, find it on Libsyn, or get it through Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or your favourite podcast delivery system.

In this episode

Anna Ferri | Meghan Whyte | Matthew Murray | RJ Edwards

Books We Mentioned

Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir

Tampa by Alissa Nutting

Made for Love by Alissa Nutting

Rotherweird by Andrew Caldecott

Cheap Toys #23 by Giz Medium (zine with sandpaper cover)

Get Fuzzy by Darby Donley

Earth Abides by George R. Stewart

X-Statix Omnibus by Peter Milligan, Mike Allred, and others

Wise Child by Monica Furlong

Juniper by Monica Furlong

The City We Became by N.K. Jemisin

Support Your Local Wizard by Diane Duane

Weetzie Bat series (This is the Witch Baby edition RJ likes)

Discworld series by Terry Pratchett

The Colour of Magic by Terry Pratchett

Pedro and Me: Friendship, Loss, and What I Learned by Judd Winick

Monstress series by Marjorie M. Liu and Sana Takeda

Animorphs series by K.A. Applegate

Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood by Marjane Satrapi

Illuminae by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff

Hidden messages on the book cover

The Loneliness of the Long-Distance Cartoonist by Adrian Tomine

The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory

The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers

A Big Ship at the Edge of the Universe by Alex White

Old Man's War by John Scalzi

Autonomous by Annalee Newitz

The Future of Another Timeline by Annalee Newitz

The Echo Wife by Sarah Gailey

Magic for Liars by Sarah Gailey

Ancillary Justice by Ann Leckie

The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin

The Prey of Gods by Nicky Drayden

Links, Articles, and Things

Dust jacket (Wikipedia)

C.S. Richardson on Book Design, Clip 1

Nicole Caputo talks about her design process x Belletrist

Rotating book lectern

Marvel Comics reveals 20 amazing cosplay-based covers

Why Do So Many Book Covers Look the Same? Blame Getty Images

How readers can react to ‘Handbook’ ruckus (stolen cover art)

Meet the Online Vigilante Battling Heavy Metal Art Theft

2021 Book Cover Design Trends to Follow

8 Top Book Cover Design Trends for 2021

Book Covers of Note, January 2021

Variant cover (Wikipedia)

Valiant to Use Different Foils for Variant Cover for QUANTUM AND WOODY! #1

Radio-frequency identification (RFID) (Wikipedia)

ISO 6357 — Spine titles on books and other publications

Fore-Edge Paintings: Beauty on the Edge

Painting hidden in gilt edges of rare book

Fore-edge painting (Wikipedia)

Fore-Edge Paintings

The French Flap

Moleskine (Wikipedia)

Blog Talk: Are Romance Book Covers Starting A New Design Trend?

At a Romance Cover Shoot, There’s No Such Thing As Too Much Wind Machine

How I Became A Romance Cover Model

Why so many book cover male models are headless….

With Romance Novels Booming, Beefcake Sells, but It Doesn’t Pay

New York Public Library collection of Russian bookjackets

Alcuin Society – Promoting interest in the book arts

Ain’t That a Shame (2009 blog post by Justine Larbalestier about the whitewashed cover of the US edition of her book “Liar”)

Cover story: The curious case of a shared database

Link to our Pinterest page with all the covers

22 Winter Holiday Books by BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour) Authors

Fiction

Twelve Dates of Christmas by Rilzy Adams

A Christmas Parranda by Andrea Beatriz Arango

A Wedding One Christmas by Therese Beharrie

Royal Holiday by Jasmine Guillory

Seven Swans a' Shooting by Kyra Davis

Sweet on You: A Filipino Christmas Romance by Carla de Guzman

Pride and Prejudice and Mistletoe by Melissa de la Cruz

Noelle The First by Nicole Falls

Kwanzaa Angel by by Shirley Hailstock

The Magic of Mistletoe by Carolyn Hector

Mangoes & Mistletoe by Adriana Herrera

Wrapped Up in You by Talia Hibbert

I'll Be Home for Christmas by Beverly Jenkins

Her Pretend Christmas Date by Jackie Lau

True Love for Christmas by D. Rose

A Mistletoe Murder: A Christmas Novella by Necole Ryse

Non-Fiction

An Aboriginal Carol by David Bouchard, Moses Beaver, & Susan Aglukark

A Treasury of African-American Christmas Stories by Bettye Collier-Thomas

A Christmas Story: Behind the Scenes of a Holiday Classic by Caseen Gaines

Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community and Culture by Maulana Karenga

Kwanzaa: Black Power and the Making of the African-American Holiday Tradition by Keith A. Mayes

Christmas Gif': An Anthology of Christmas Poems, Songs and Stories Written By and About African-Americans by Charlemae Rollins, Joseph Rollins, and Ashley Bryan

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Join us again on Tuesday, March 2nd we’ll be talking about the genre of Biology Non-Fiction!

Then on Tuesday, March 16th we’ll be discussing Bad Book Reading Habits!

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Jay McKenzie: "The NYTimes And Maggie Haberman Love Michael Caputo" —Mastodon Thread: - [ https://mstdn.social/@HernanHenry/104014468532983761 ]

#MarchAgainstTrump #March Against Trump #Against Trump #Donald Trump #President #Jay McKenzie: "The NYTim

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Us, November 11

Cover: Why Princess Kate Middleton and Duchess Meghan Markle will never be friends

Page 2: Red Carpet -- Jason Wu -- Betty Gilpin, Diane Kruger, Kate Bosworth, Camilla Belle

Page 3: Adriana Lima, Martha Hunt, Regina Hall

Page 4: Who Wore It Best? Kat Graham vs. Chloe Bennet, Margot Robbie vs. Nicky Hilton Rothschild, Amanda Hearst vs. Marisa Tomei

Page 6: Loose Talk -- Jessica Biel, Kelly Ripa, Jenna Dewan, Kate Beckinsale, Mariksa Hargitay

Page 8: Contents

Page 10: Hot Pics -- Halloween Casamigos Style -- Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake, Molly Sims, Nina Dobrev, Laverne Cox

Page 11: Rande Gerber and Cindy Crawford, Lisa Rinna, Tori Spelling and kids Beau and Stella, Evan Peters and Halsey

Page 12: Noah Centineo and Alexis Ren, Lea Michele, Dakota Johnson

Page 13: Lance Bass and husband Michael Turchin at Disneyland, Bradley Cooper and daughter Lea

Page 14: Kirsten Dunst, Kate Bosworth and Michael Polish, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West

Page 15: Justin Theroux and rescue pup Kuma, Simone Biles

Page 16: Kristin Chenoweth, Hilaria Baldwin, Cara Delevingne, Hallie Todd and Jake Thomas and Hilary Duff and Robert Carradine reunite for Lizzie McGuire

Page 17: Eva Longoria and Gayle King, Lady Antebellum’s Charles Kelley and Hillary Scott and Dave Haywood, Lana Del Ray

Page 18: Hollywood On Set -- Tiffany Haddish and Billy Crystal in Here Today, Mariska Hargitay and Vincent Kartheiser on Law & Order: SVU, Kim Cattrall in Filthy Rich

Page 19: Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson in Marry Me, Anna Kendrick and Nick Thune in Love Life, Will Ferrell in Eurovision

Page 20: Farmville -- Katherine Schwarzenegger and a goat, Miley Cyrus and goats, Reese Witherspoon and a goat and son Tennessee, Amanda Seyfried and a chicken

Page 23: Stars They’re Just Like Us -- Rachel Bilson, Sarah Hyland, Audrina Patridge

Page 24: Hollywood Moms -- Charlize Theron on her kids August and Jackson

Page 25: Natalie Portman wants her kids to follow their passions, Nicky Hilton Rothchild’s daughters think aunt Paris Hilton is a doll, when Hoda Kotb spends time with her daughters she unplugs

Page 26: Love Lives -- Jason Momoa is now more attentive to wife Lisa Bonet’s energy thanks to his new role in See

Page 27: Victor Cruz and Karrueche Tran going the distance, Soleil Moon Frye and Jason Goldberg make their 21-year-old marriage look easy, Evan Peters and Halsey are good at love

Page 28: Woman Crush -- Vivica A. Fox

Page 30: Hot Hollywood -- Adele’s new body

Page 31: Joe and Teresa Giudice addressed the future of their marriage, Felicity Huffman is a free woman again, Meghan King Edmonds and Jim Edmonds are over

Page 32: Jon and Kate Gosselin unfriendly exes, Meg Ryan and John Mellencamp are over, it’s good to be Jennifer Aniston

Page 33: The Selena Gomez vs. Justin and Hailey Bieber drama, VIP Scene -- Banks, Charlie Sheen, Tinsley Mortimer and Scott Kluth, Dave Franco, Billy Joel, Usher, Jay Leno and wife Mavis, Jon Stewart, Emilia Clarke

Page 34: What’s in My Bag? Natasha Bedingfield

Page 35: Ben Affleck’s lapse in sobriety, best and worst Halloween memories -- Ryan Lochte, Nicky Hilton Rothschild, Shannon Beador, Corey Feldman, Theresa Caputo

Page 36: Cover Story -- Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle -- dueling duchesses

Page 40: The Duggars -- inside their ever-growing family

Page 44: Hilarie Burton on husband Jeffrey Dean Morgan and their kids

Page 48: Beauty -- winter skin -- Sofia Vergara

Page 51: Entertainment

Page 58: Fashion Police -- Lake Bell, Paloma Faith, Mackenzie Davis

Page 59: Bel Powley, Nicki Minaj, Annabelle Wallis

Page 60: 25 Things You Don’t Know About Me -- Sarah Chalke

#tabloid #princess kate #duchess kate #kate middleton #duchess meghan #meghan markle #prince william #prince harry #evan peters #halsey

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6/18 Book Deals

I hope everyone’s week is going well. :) I hope the weather’s good wherever you are, it seems like it’s still been pretty crazy lately everywhere. More books on sale to check out, so be sure to have a look. Have a great day!

Find past book deals here–many of which are still on sale!

Today’s Deals:

Illumination Night by Alice Hoffman - https://amzn.to/2XkZ8M8

The Girl of Fire and Thorns by Rae Carson - https://amzn.to/2ZCtuaB

The New Voices of Fantasy edited by Peter S. Beagle - https://amzn.to/2ZCtS93

Island Beneath the Sea by Isabel Allende - https://amzn.to/2Ipt5lW

Shadow of Empire by Jay Allan - https://amzn.to/2KrspPh

Word by Word by Kory Stamper - https://amzn.to/2IPyS3b

A Rumor of War by Philip Caputo - https://amzn.to/2KnHuBh

Remarkable Creatures by Tracy Chevalier - https://amzn.to/2IUK8v6

Shutter Island by Dennis Lehane - https://amzn.to/2XpecZ2

Enchantress by James Maxwell - https://amzn.to/2FiWQmF

Golden Age by James Maxwell - https://amzn.to/2XpdOty

Chaser: Unlocking the Genius of the Dog Who Knows a Thousand Words by John W. Pilley - https://amzn.to/2KvNYyj

NOTE: I am categorizing these book deals posts under the tag #bookdeals, so if you don’t want to see them then just block that tag and you should be good. I am an Amazon affiliate in addition to a Book Depository affiliate and will receive a small (but very much needed!) commission on any purchase made through these links.

#bookdeals #booksale #alice hoffman #rae carson #the girl of fire and thorns #the new voices of fantasy #peter beagle #isabel allende #philip caputo #tracy chevalier #dennis lehane #james maxwell

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Donald Trump holds the most powerful office in the world and he's used its authorities in ways never contemplated by his predecessors. So why does he portray himself as a victim?

Trump's 2020 pitch: A powerless presidency

Analysis: The most powerful man in the world would like voters to know he is beset on all sides by sinister forces that deprive him of the authority he needs to deliver on his vision for America.

By Jonathan Allen | Published Sept. 3, 2019, 7:15 AM ET | NBC News | Posted September 3, 2019 5:41 PM ET |

WASHINGTON — The most powerful man in the world prefers to portray himself as a martyr.

President Donald Trump says he's been beset on all sides by sinister forces that are oppressing him and depriving him of the authority he needs to deliver on his vision for America.

Often, the villains in his narratives work for him.

First, it was the CIA and the FBI, then Democrats, members of his Cabinet and Robert Mueller. Lately, his enemies list includes his hand-picked Federal Reserve chairman, Jay Powell, and Fox News. The cable network "isn't working for us anymore," Trump declared in a tweet last week, a few days after calling Powell an "enemy" of the United States.

Trump's persecution complex is an essential part of his brand — one that resonates deeply with a political base that believes anti-Trump liberals run the federal government and the news media. But as he seeks re-election in 2020, Trump is banking heavily on his ability to blend it into a coherent narrative with a version of his presidency in which he's been a commanding force, steamrolling adversaries to get things done.

"This election is not merely a verdict on the amazing progress we've made," Trump said when he kicked off his re-election campaign in Orlando, Florida, in June. "It's a verdict on the un-American conduct of those who tried to undermine our great democracy, and undermine you."

When he's less scripted, Trump sometimes speaks or tweets in terms that are more personal, such as when he describes himself as the target of "presidential harassment."

These two halves of Trump — victim and conqueror — fit together snugly for his campaign.

"It definitely is something that he and the campaign talk about," said Tim Murtaugh, communications director for Trump's re-election campaign. "There is no question he can still run against Washington based on the outspoken and unprecedented obstruction he has faced. And despite all of this, he has still accomplished everything that he has on behalf of the country."

Trump's supporters have mirrored the messaging.

Conservative commentator Bill Mitchell, for example, has cast Silicon Valley and the Drudge Report as anti-Trump forces tilting the world unfairly against him in recent days while also praising those — implicitly Trump — who overcome such challenges.

"Big Tech doesn't even care any more. They are all in to steal this election from President Trump. The days of appearing fair are over. They are just daring Trump to stop them at this point," he wrote in a tweet just hours after posting, "Let's start here: Life ain't fair. Proceed as if you know it. Be a champion, not a victim. Victims see roadblocks, champions see opportunities. #Trump2020."

Democrats say Trump's case requires a cognitive dissonance that is too much to bear.

"Playing the victim card in politics is pretty tough when you're president of the United States," said Chris Kofinis, a Democratic strategist and message-testing expert who has worked on presidential campaigns. "You can’t have it both ways. You either have control over the destiny of the country or you don’t. I think it’s that simple."

The Washington Trump is running against, critics note, is filled with people he appointed to run agencies that are under his control. The Senate has been in Republican hands throughout his presidency. And the Supreme Court has a conservative majority featuring two justices he appointed.

To the extent he's been frustrated by what he calls "the swamp," it has arguably been as much a result of his inability to get people in his own administration and in his own party to go along with policies that sometimes cross the border of seriousness — like nuking hurricanes — as it has been from an opposition Democratic Party that has held very little formal power since he swept into office in January 2017.

While Trump surely has racked up significant policy and political victories — a major tax cut, two Supreme Court appointments and deregulation of an array of industries — his trade war with China has caused economic pain for producers and consumers in the U.S., he's demonstrated no progress in dealing with the regimes in North Korea and Iran despite his focus on those countries, and the massive influx of immigrants from Latin America on his watch has resulted in a humanitarian crisis.

Democrats say swing voters will see these outcomes as proof that he delivers more calamity than calm when he resorts to his own devices to make policy.

Both Trump's allies and Democrats agree that the sentiments of the relative handful of persuadable voters will be critical to determining his fate.

"They look at him as the architect of destruction and dysfunction, and they are going to be negative toward any leader, whether it's Trump or anyone else who makes excuses about their actions," Kofinis said.

But Michael Caputo, a Republican strategist and Trump ally who worked on the president's 2016 campaign, said that there is a clear "connective tissue" between the two elements of Trump's argument and that he needs those swing voters not only to regard him as effective but as embattled.

"You'd have to be dead or near dead not to understand that Donald Trump has been attacked at every turn of his presidency like no president in modern times," Caputo said. "Part of victory for Donald Trump will be convincing the middle that he hasn’t gotten fairly treated by Washington."

Democrats say that the premise of Trump being uniquely under siege — despite long investigations into his campaign's ties to Russia and possible obstruction of justice — is faulty.

"It’s an absurd argument," Joe Lockhart, who served as press secretary for President Bill Clinton, said in a direct message exchange. "Trump has had no congressional oversight for the majority of his term. His administration has repeatedly violated the law and had courts stop him. And let’s not forget Clinton had dozens of investigations and was impeached."

For now, Trump appears to be set on proving how much he can do with executive power, particularly on the immigration issue that was central to his first campaign.

In just the past week, he's vowed to finish building a border wall along the U.S.-Mexico border before next November's election — a project that required him to execute an end-run around Congress by diverting funds appropriated for military construction — shifted money from disaster aid to immigration control and rewritten the citizenship rules for the foreign-born children of American soldiers and diplomats serving abroad.

While Trump continues to target his own appointees and allies at times, his campaign tends to keep a sharper focus on Democrats — a more traditional path to keeping Republicans united.

Murtaugh, who declined to discuss any polling the campaign might have done on its messaging, said the opposition is casting about for a strategy to counter the president.

"First they had the Russia hoax, which fell apart. Then they moved on white supremacy, and now they have moved on to rooting on recession," he said. "Never before has the opposition party taken on rooting against American success because it would be good for them if America faltered."

None of the Democratic candidates for president have cheered on a recession. But, like Trump did in the past, some have warned that one may be on the way because of the policies of the incumbent president.

Karen Finney, a Democratic strategist who worked on Hillary Clinton's 2016 campaign, said Trump isn't likely to change the way he approaches describing his own shortcomings.

"For anything he hasn’t done, he always has a scapegoat," she said. "It’s someone else’s fault."

In implementing his agenda, Trump backers counter, that's because he has been fought, undermined and investigated at every turn.

"He’s not going to have a problem delivering the message of him being beset by the resistance to his base," Caputo said. "The question is going to be whether he can make the case to the middle."

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TGIF: Roundup for November 4, 2022

I asked Karisa You to read her beautiful article: Bread for 100,000 Children: The Prayer Life of George Muller. My devotional exhortation to youth worship student leaders at FCBC Walnut was also featured this week: Three Lessons for Ministry Leaders to Guard Your Heart Against Pride.

SOLA is proud to co-sponsor the Pathways of Grace Conference, featuring Joni Eareckson Tada, to encourage and equip people from local churches who are currently involved or want to be involved in caring for others in their churches affected by disability.

Our monthly newsletter features our most popular resources. Read our latest edition and join for free. Check out my Asian American Worship Leaders Facebook group and TGIF Playlist on Spotify. You can reach me on Twitter and Instagram.

Enter to win this excellent book! This is week 2 of 2 for this giveaway. Read my review. Special thanks to IVP for sponsoring our giveaway, presented in partnership with my newsletters for @diveindigdeep and FCBC Walnut.

Articles From Around The Web

Abe Cho: Modulating the Key of the Gospel

“As Tim [Keller] put it, If they had to figure out how the gospel of Jesus Christ sounds in the key of psychology, we will need to figure out how the gospel of Jesus Christ sounds in the key of sociology.”

CHEN Jing: When the “Golden Age” Is Over: A Call for Missiological Reflection on China Missions of the Past Four Decades

“In the past God has sometimes allowed the church in some contexts to plunge to low points before new paradigms of ministry emerged. What has been happening in China the past several years could be a historic moment like that.”

Related: Learning About The Center for House Church Theology: An Interview with Clara Kim by Aaron Lee

Books, Podcasts, Music, And More

Acts29: Missional Lifestyle

Ryan Kwon on “what we might look like if discipleship and mission are not just independent departments of the church, but a holistically integrated apprenticeship toward the mission of God.”

TGC Gospelbound Podcast: Digital Life in the Slow Lane

Jay Kim joins Collin Hansen to discuss “comparison and contempt, love on the move, the design of social media, hate and hurt, chronological snobbery, and more.”

Related: Finding Faithfulness in the Digital Era: An Interview with Jay Y. Kim by Aaron Lee

Crossway Podcast: Growing as a Follower in a Culture Obsessed with Leadership

Richard Langer and Joanne Jung point out the prevalence of books, podcasts, and workshops on leadership and suggest that the contrasting idea of followership is where our focus should be.

Aaron Lee: Related Works

Book Reviews: Rembrandt is In the Wind by Russ Ramsey, Fanny Crosby (Children’s Book) by Laura Caputo-Wickham, The Illustrated Westminster Shorter Catechism by Andrew Green, Saško Nezamutdinov and Ben Preston, Church History by Simonetta Carr, The Book of Hebrews by Alabaster. Listen to our TGIF playlist on Spotify. Join my Asian American Worship Leaders Facebook group.

Subscribe to our podcast for our interviews, messages, and article reads! Available for free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.

Featured This Week On SOLA Network

Jonathan Holmes: Addressing the Struggles of Adoptees with the Father’s Love

“I know the journey of myself and many adoptees is ongoing as we seek to reclaim and reconnect with our cultural heritage and reconcile our narratives with what we know to be true of our loving, Heavenly Father.”

Related: Supporting Adoptees and Parents of Adoptees: An Interview with Jonathan Holmes by Aaron Lee

Aly Lee: Good News to the Sick: How Chronic Illness Has Helped Me See the Gospel in a New Way

“When Jesus died on the cross, his actual skin was pierced with nails. God chose for the story of salvation to be a story of intense physical pain.”

Aaron Lee: Three Lessons for Ministry Leaders to Guard Your Heart Against Pride

“The measure of a worship leader is not by outward appearances, but by inward affections.”

Karisa You: Bread for 100,000 Children: The Prayer Life of George Muller

How does one man care for ten thousand orphans and raise millions of dollars (in today’s currency) without asking for a single donation or ever going into debt? By taking God seriously on His word in Matthew 7:7—ask and it will be given to you.

TGIF: Roundup for October 28, 2022

Praying Before Meals like the Men of Gondor / Strategies for Preaching to the Polarized / Living Among Majesties: The Grandeur of the People of God / Embracing Spiritual Authority in the Face of Pastoral Failure

General disclaimer: Our link roundups are not endorsements of the positions or lives of the authors.

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Season 6 music - episodes 5-8

S6 playlists: Spotify | Deezer

End Credits playlists: Spotify | Deezer

*** 6x05 Mischief Mischief ***

New Orleans Bayou Band - Brokenhearted and Blue Collared // Dogget, Coates and Dixon at the bar

Doug Kershaw - This Is The House That I Live In // Suzanne in B Block

Jenny O. - Case Study B (Work EP Version) // Doggett and Coates in the woods

UB40 - Rat In My Kitchen // Credits

*** 6x06 State of the Uterus ***

The Blisters Boyz - Move To The Beat // Flashback 1

The National Trust - New Sexy Touch // Flashback 2

Kinny feat. Diesler - Queen of Boredness // Flashback 3

Jay Hayden - Talk About Shit // Credits

*** 6x07 Changing Winds ***

Bruce Springsteen - I’m on Fire // Caputo and Fig in the car (and then karaoke)

Chris Field - Movin’ // Caputo and Fig drinking beer at the bar

SSSen - If Your Head is Empty // Luscheck and girls at rec

Dream Wife feat. Fever Dream - F.U.U. // Credits

*** 6x08 Gordons ***

All 4 You (production music) // Luscheck class

Lil Wayne - A Milli // Flashback, Tastey and Tamika smoking

Galt MacDermot - Glad I Had a Friend // Credits

#OITNB music #Season 6 #6x05 #6x06 #6x07 #6x08 #spoilers

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With so many seasonal dresses in stores and online, it can be overwhelming to choose what to wear to a winter wedding. Winter wedding guest attire often includes dark hues, rich fabrics and longer sleeves. But there are other things to consider when choosing a winter wedding guest dress, like the formality of the affair, your budget and your taste. You may want to rock the trendiest number on the market or go with a timeless cocktail dress. No matter your personal style or that of the wedding—from black tie to dressy casual —we’ve taken the guesswork out of deciding what to wear to a winter wedding. Here, we’ve rounded up the best winter wedding guest dresses on the market, as well as our top tips for narrowing down your outfit search.

What to Wear to a Winter Wedding

Before you start shopping, it’s important to know the etiquette behind what to wear to a winter wedding. Winter wedding outfits should be fit for the occasion—the weather and the dress code of the event should both help dictate what you wear. An upscale evening winter wedding will require a formal outfit, while a casual look is acceptable for a less formal daytime event.

When browsing winter wedding guest dresses, don’t forget to shop practically. While you might want to wear a slinky mini dress or an off-the-shoulder gown, consider how the weather might affect your fashion choices. A cozy wrap or shawl can easily winterize a look while keeping you warm, so consider investing in a coverup for all of your winter events. Fabric and color are also two important components of your winter wedding guest outfit. Deep jewel tones and rich fabrics like velvet and satin are great choices for weddings in cooler months. And when it comes to length, more fabric may help you stay warm, but don’t count out sleeveless outfits altogether. If you love to spend time on the dance floor or chatting it up with other guests, you might be more comfortable in a short-sleeve or sleeveless option.

To help you find a great winter wedding guest outfit, we’ve rounded up our favorite styles on the market. Keep reading to find our favorite winter wedding guest dresses, from formal gowns to casual frocks and trendy jumpsuits.

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Formal Winter Wedding Guest Dresses

Casual Winter Wedding Guest Dresses

Formal Winter Wedding Guest Dresses

Not sure what to wear to a wedding with this particular dress code? Below, find our favorite formal winter wedding guest dresses, which range in style, silhouette, length and color. The only thing you have to do is choose the winter wedding outfit that feels totally you. A budget-savvy idea for getting an upscale formal gown is renting one from Rent the Runway. Or, check out affordable retailers like ASOS, Lulus or Nordstrom. Browse the best formal winter wedding guest dresses, and snag yours right on the spot.

The easiest way to dazzle at a winter wedding? A shimmering one-shoulder dress dripping in sequins. Pair it with bold metallic accessories to make it shine even more.

Badgley Mischka Constellation gown in Navy, $100 for a 4-day rental, RenttheRunway.com

Winter wedding guest dresses come in all different colors. This gown’s deep sangria shade is seasonally appropriate, as are the long sleeves and tiered skirt, making it a great winter wedding guest outfit.

City Chic Pretty Tier maxi dress in Sangria, $99, CoEdition.com

It doesn’t get more chic than this. A high neckline adds a glam touch to this fitted maxi dress—and the ruffled one-shoulder detail brings a hint of drama to the winter wedding guest look.

Lulus Margaux one-shoulder maxi dress in Black, $84, Lulus.com

Want a flirty outfit for upcoming winter nuptials? This velvet long-sleeve faux wrap dress should fit the bill.

Bardot Morgan long sleeve velvet faux wrap dress in Burgundy, $119, Nordstrom.com

You’ll get tons of mileage out of a classic wrap dress, especially during winter wedding season. Dress it up with drop earrings and metallic heels.

Lulus Evolve wrap maxi dress in Navy, $68, Lulus.com

Shimmering sequins are stunning for winter weddings held near the holidays. Bonus points: The cape-like sleeves on this one are totally on-trend.

ASOS DESIGN midi dress with cape kimono sleeve in Scatter Sequin Khaki, $119, ASOS.com

Make an unforgettable statement in an electric peacock dress, which has a ruched bodice and puff long sleeves.

A.L.C. Isabella dress in Peacock, $750, Shopbop.com

This satin size inclusive number gives us major retro vibes thanks to the trendy bishop sleeves. For winter weddings, pair this midi with stunning accessories that are just as glam.

ELOQUII bishop sleeve wrap dress in Caramel, $120, ELOQUII.com

This sultry black lace number is perfect for formal winter weddings. Just add a pair of black heels, and your winter wedding guest outfit is complete.

Dress the Population Emery long sleeve lace cocktail dress, $228, Nordstrom.com

This chocolate-colored fitted maxi makes the perfect party dress—and a wonderful choice for your next winter wedding guest dress.

Vesper Plus square neck belted midaxi dress in Chocolate, $92, ASOS.com

For a conversation starter during cocktail hour, wear this stylish off-the-shoulder maxi. You can totally pull off this stunning look at a modern winter wedding. If the burgundy shade isn’t your fave, there are a variety of others to choose from.

Lulus Aveline off-the-shoulder maxi dress in Burgundy, $94, Lulus.com

For a vibrant winter wedding guest outfit, rent this embroidered long sleeve mini dress with a bold color palette.

Badgley Mischka embroidered mesh dress, from $75 for a 4-day rental, RenttheRunway.com

The pleated skirt on this black kimono gown will make this your new favorite thing to dance in.

ASOS DESIGN Curve kimono pleated maxi dress in Black, $64, ASOS.com

Get in on menswear-inspired trends and opt for a tuxedo dress. For winter weddings, pair it with a faux fur shawl or coat and you’ll be set.

Jay Godfrey Sylvia strapless tux gown in Black, $375, Revolve.com

Jumpsuits are a comfortable, chic option for winter weddings, and this size inclusive design is glam enough for formal affairs. Add a pair of sparkly earrings and sky-high heels to dress it up.

Apiece Apart Meru jumpsuit in Black, $395, 11Honore.com

With black lace and a ruffled skirt, this gorgeous maxi gown is perfectly festive for winter weddings.

Adrianna Papell black scallop gown, $80 for a 4-day rental, RenttheRunway.com

Navy embroidery and a fun flare skirt make this gown a boho-glam guest outfit for a winter wedding.

Alex Evenings illusion fit and flare embroidered midi dress in Navy, $190, DavidsBridal.com

Shine on the dance floor in a shimmery long sleeve cocktail dress—a foolproof pick for a formal winter wedding guest dress.

City Chic Bright Lights dress in Gunmetal, $109, CoEdition.com

Even though this dress isn’t floor length, it’s still fancy enough for a winter wedding with its structured look, elegant off-the-shoulder neckline and rich teal color.

Cinq à Sept teal Jolie dress, from $45 for a 4-day rental, RenttheRunway.com

Go for a bold pattern if you have a fun sense of style. This long sleeve black frock has silver stars and ruffles all over, making it an exceptional winter wedding guest dress.

Fame and Partners Kye dress in Star Print, $249, Shopbop.com

This sleeveless velvet jumpsuit is comfortable and chic. And for guests who love to get down on the dance floor, it’s an easy option for showing off your best moves. Another reason to love it? The rich color is stunning for any winter wedding.

Vince Caputo surplice sleeveless velvet jumpsuit in Hunter, $168, Nordstrom.com

If you have any holiday-themed evening affairs or winter weddings coming up, you’d be remiss not to wear this floor-length golden gown with a cowl back.

Badgley Mischka gold Dara gown in Gold, $100 for a 4-day rental, RenttheRunway.com

We love the sheer neckline and embroidery on this knee-length winter wedding guest dress. To complete your winter wedding look, pair it with dark heels and gold accessories to complement the metallic details.

Tadashi Shoji Cardea embroidered tulle dress in Starry Night/Black, $288, TadashiShoji.com

You can’t go wrong with a dark floral print for a formal winter wedding. This one has sheer cuffed blouson sleeves, an open back and twirl-worthy fit-and-flare skirt.

Reformation Milena dress in Arcadia, $388, TheReformation.com

A ruched polka dot midi will turn heads. The off-the-shoulder neckline is on-trend and perfectly suited for a formal winter wedding guest.

ASOS DESIGN Curve mesh ruched bardot midi dress in Polka Dot, $51, ASOS.com

Dance the night away at an upcoming winter wedding in a mini with a stunning high neck, long puff sleeves and mixed lace pattern.

Bardot Taylah long sleeve lace cocktail dress in Black, $159, Nordstrom.com

A show stopping look for a formal winter wedding is this shimmering jumpsuit with structured organza sleeves. You’ll never want to take this glittery number off.

ELOQUII organza sleeve sequin jumpsuit in Rose Gold, $170, ELOQUII.com

A bold one-shoulder neckline makes this cocktail dress feel ultra-special for a night out. The deep navy hue is perfectly suited for a winter wedding guest outfit.

Eliza J off-the-shoulder scuba crepe cocktail dress in Navy, $128, Nordstrom.com

You don’t have to spend a fortune on a formal winter wedding guest dress. This design includes gorgeous pleats and a wintery cape detail that makes it stand out.

Buxom Couture pleated cape dress in Black, $75, CoEdition.com

Can you say, va-va voom? Pair this sweeping off-the-shoulder trumpet gown with minimal accessories and you’ve found what to wear to your upcoming winter wedding.

La Femme off-the-shoulder gown in Red, $358, Nordstrom.com

Satin is always an elegant option—especially if the gown comes in a jewel-tone hue and has flutter sleeves like this one.

Flounce London exclusive plunge satin maxi tea dress with flutter sleeve in Navy, $103, ASOS.com

Having a winter wedding outfit meltdown? We’ve got you covered. A caftan is an easy choice—not only is it super comfortable, it can easily be dressed up. Pair this fuchsia style with glam accents and heels to make it winter wedding-worthy.

Baacal midi caftan in Fucshia, $498, 11Honore.com

An embroidered white neckline makes this plus-size winter wedding guest dress a total standout for a formal event.

Alex Evenings embroidered side ruched gown in Black White, $185, Nordstrom.com

Give your LBD the night off and go for something different. Look picture-perfect in this short and sweet ivy green mini for your winter wedding guest dress.

ML Monique Lhuillier lace dress in Ivy Green, $85 for a 4-day rental, RenttheRunway.com

Casual Winter Wedding Guest Dresses

Figuring out what to wear to a casual winter wedding can be tricky. Have no fear—with this extensive list of winter wedding guest dresses, you’ll find the perfect winter wedding outfit for your laidback affair.

A high neck midi dress is the perfect addition to your winter wedding wardrobe. Pair this romantic number with dark heels and a structured jacket to stay warm.

Lulus Evalina mock neck midi dress in Navy Blue Floral, $72, Lulus.com

Jewel tones are perfect for winter weddings. And when paired with rich puff sleeves like this style, your outfit will feel fancy, chic and warm.

ELOQUII puff sleeve dress in Green Lake, $130, ELOQUII.com

A fitted lace look is a stunning fashion statement you’ll go back to again and again for winter weddings. Pair with a black leather moto jacket for an edgy touch.

Paper Dolls high neck lace midi dress in Taupe, $92, ASOS.com

Go for a muted look at your next daytime winter wedding. We’re so into this ruffled midi, which has a mock neckline and belted waist.

Anthropologie Madeleine midi dress in Iris Blue, $168, Anthropologie.com

Swiss dots add subtle texture to any design—and when paired with sheer fabric and ruffles, it creates a look that’s simply unforgettable. We love this black midi for a winter wedding.

Torrid mesh midi dress in Black Dot Diamond, $80, Torrid.com

Wear an unexpected winter wedding guest outfit by choosing a rare color like this hue. Loose kimono-inspired sleeves give this an effortlessly elegant vibe.

Standards & Practices Candice georgette wrap dress in Smoke Grey, $88, Nordstrom.com

The sheer puff sleeves on this shirred V-neck number offer a more casual vibe that’s ideal for a daytime winter wedding guest dress.

ASOS DESIGN shirred dobby midi dress in Forest Green, $60, ASOS.com

This short velvet dress can definitely be worn to a daytime winter wedding—pair it with black tights for added warmth. Plus, we can’t get enough of the subtle leopard print.

ModCloth Dramatic Depths velvet dress in Black, $119, ModCloth.com

Want something sassy yet sweet to wear to your next daytime winter wedding? Go for this flared skater dress. It comes in 19 colors, but we love glitter black or burgundy for a wedding wedding guest look. Pair it with tights to winterize the ensemble.

ROMWE A-line swing flared skater cocktail party dress, from $29, Amazon.com

For daytime winter weddings, you really can’t go wrong with a lace mini dress. Chiffon ruffles lend a feminine touch to this sheath that’s trimmed at the waist with a velvet band.

Chelsea28 Velveteen belt lace sheath dress in Navy Sapphire, $149, Nordstrom.com

Consider wearing an elevated sweater dress for a super casual winter wedding. This one has an adjustable waist sash and surplice bodice.

Lulus Literary Lover wrap sweater dress in Dark Green, $54, Lulus.com

You’ll be red hot—even during the coldest months. Pair this wine-colored winter wedding guest dress with a black leather moto jacket for an edgy-yet-classy sartorial statement.

City Chic Lace Love dress in Bordeaux, $169, CoEdition.com

Tiered ruffles elevate this shirtdress enough for a casual winter wedding. Wear it with a pair of high heeled boots if you’re feeling bold.

Topshop smocked poplin dress in Black, $55, Nordstrom.com

More florals? For a winter wedding? Groundbreaking, indeed. This long sleeve mini dress has delicate details, like a center front tie and a ruffle edged neckline, that make it a pretty choice for your casual soirée.

Reformation Remi dress in Vittoria, $218, TheReformation.com

This comfy velvet dress is fun without being too formal for a daytime winter wedding. Style it with black booties for an easy winter wedding guest outfit.

& Other Stories belted midi dress in Blue Print, $129, Stories.com

Having trouble deciding what to wear to a daytime winter wedding? Consider a playful look, like this mini dress that has a lace-up back. Bold statement sleeves elevate the minimal design and make it formal enough for a wedding.

H&M back-laced dress in Black, $30, HM.com

A bright, bold dress like this is exactly what to wear to a winter wedding. The gold leaf print is great for a guest who isn’t totally sold on a traditional print like floral or polka dots.

London Times Rhea fit-and-flare dress in Black Gold, $100, CoEdition.com

Don’t forget about seasonal plaid. Dress this winter wedding guest outfit up with heels and simple gold hoops.

ASOS DESIGN high neck tuck sleeve mini dress in Check, $72, ASOS.com

Dress to impress in this lace winter wedding guest outfit. A long sleeve bodycon dress is always a reliable option—and if you’re willing to break the mold, go for a memorable print like leopard. Just don’t forget to pair it with warm outerwear!

Leith brushed long sleeve mini dress in Beige Layered Leopard, $49, Nordstrom.com

Even a comfortable jersey material can be winter wedding outfit-appropriate. Pair this moody jumpsuit with strappy heels and gold accessories for a casual party.

ASOS DESIGN jersey x front wrap long sleeve jumpsuit in Dark Plum, $51, ASOS.com

The LBD, upgraded. It’s all about the details with this winter wedding guest dress, which has chic pearl cuffs on the long sleeves.

ELOQUII pearl cuff dress in Black, $110, ELOQUII.com

When a dress won’t do for a daytime winter wedding outfit, opt for a fashionable jumpsuit instead. This pretty purple option has side cutouts and airy flutter sleeves.

Lulus Toast to You flutter sleeve cutout jumpsuit in Dusty Purple, $85, Lulus.com

If warmth is an important component of your winter wedding guest attire, consider this affordable long sleeve ribbed jersey mini. The bustier-style bodice adds a sultry vibe to the simple style.

ASOS DESIGN Curve off shoulder rib panelled long sleeve midi dress in Caramel, $45, ASOS.com

Feel pretty and confident in a high-neck chiffon dress at your next winter wedding. We recommend pairing this with a dark jacket, tights and booties to complete the look.

H&M A-line chiffon dress in Dark Gray/Patterned, $50, HM.com

Want a winter wedding outfit that no other guest will have? Select an unexpected option like this structured blazer dress. With a belted waist and lapel details, your sophisticated style will stand out for good reason.

Zara belted blazer dress in Black, $90, Zara.com

This subtle animal print looks as chic as can be against a dark green background. If you’re not sure what to wear to a winter wedding, this look could be it.

& Other Stories relaxed belted midi wrap dress in Animal Print, $149, Stories.com

A burgundy lace skater dress is a stylish day-to-night look for a daytime winter wedding that’s followed by an evening reception.

Torrid brushed floral lace skater dress in Winetasting, $76, Torrid.com

You can’t go wrong with a short, teal-colored lace dress with a flattering silhouette for a daytime winter wedding guest outfit. Dress it up with patent nude pumps and a clutch to match.

ML Monique Lhuillier Ella dress, $30 for a 4-day rental, RenttheRunway.com

Keep things simple in this minimal green velvet mini dress. To tie your winter wedding guest outfit together, wear it with black tights, heels and a few jewelry pieces to elevate the look.

ModCloth It’s a Swing Thing mini dress in Green, $59, ModCloth.com

This jumpsuit is a great choice for nuptials that err on the side of casual. With a lace bodice and long sleeves, this chic look also has pockets—a major win in our book.

ELOQUII lace wide leg jumpsuit in Black, $150, ELOQUII.com

This romantic winter wedding guest dress will leave everyone starry-eyed. The dusty rose hue is a great winter-appropriate alternative if you’re not into moody hues traditionally associated with the season.

ASOS DESIGN Curve kimono sleeve pleated wrap midi dress with tie waist in rose, $60, ASOS.com

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New story in Politics from Time: Trump Allies Raise the Prospect of Political Violence Around the Election

Two allies and former political advisers of President Donald Trump are hinting at the prospect of election-related violence, injecting a new level of turbulence in a stormy political climate.

Trump’s long-time friend and adviser Roger Stone, calling into the conspiracy website Infowars on Sept. 10, said Trump should use “martial law” to stay in office or invoke the Insurrection Act if he doesn’t win. Stone, whose sentence for seven felony crimes was commuted by the President in July, also said Republicans should physically block ballots from being counted.

Michael Caputo, who worked on Trump’s 2016 campaign and is now a public affairs adviser for the Department of Health and Human Services, said in a Facebook Live video on Sunday that violence was coming. He predicted without evidence that Trump’s opponent, Democratic nominee Joe Biden, would refuse to concede if Trump wins. Violence, he said, would follow.

“When Donald Trump refuses to stand down at the inauguration, the shooting will begin,” Caputo said. “If you carry guns, buy ammunition, ladies and gentlemen, because it’s going to be hard to get.” Caputo, who has no scientific or medical background, also wrongly accused government scientists of sedition and said there was a “resistance unit” within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (He later apologized for his comments.) The longtime political strategist, who has prior no public health or medical experience, has previously attempted to interfere with public health data related to the coronavirus pandemic, Politico reported.

The suggestion of possible political violence comes as Trump himself is priming supporters to reject the results of the election if he loses. He’s repeatedly and falsely said that Democrats will resort to fraud to steal the election from him. “The Democrats are trying to rig this election because it’s the only way they are going to win,” Trump told a packed indoor rally in Nevada on Saturday. “The only way we’re going to lose this election is if this election is rigged — remember that,” he said in Wisconsin last month.

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These false claims come at a moment of heightened tension. In the wake of protests in Kenosha, Wis., and Portland, Ore., the leader of an anti-government right-wing group, the Oath Keepers, called for Trump to put down a “nationwide insurrection” and declared that “Civil War is here, right now.” Meanwhile, demonstrators calling for racial justice are increasingly being confronted by right-wing Trump supporters, days after Aaron “Jay” Danielson, a supporter of the far-right group Patriot Prayer, was shot and killed while in a pro-Trump counter-protest in downtown Portland. When U.S. marshals killed the suspect in Danielson’s death during the raid to arrest him, President Trump described the suspect’s death as “retribution.”

The specter of using force and violence to keep office doesn’t happen in a vacuum. At a moment when the spread of conspiracy theories threatens to undermine the democratic process, counterterrorism experts are concerned that such calls could motivate armed right-wing extremist groups. U.S. law enforcement officials have been warning for more than a decade that the threat from white-supremacist terror has grown.

“It is dangerous because for that small minority, it reflects an affirmation of their beliefs,” says David Gomez, a former senior FBI agent who ran counterterrorism for the FBI’s office in Washington State. But Gomez says that a call to arms is unlikely to be heard by a large number of Trump supporters. “It’s hard for me to believe that the average Republican voter out there, someone who doesn’t like what he sees going on, is going to rise in insurrection. I don’t put much stock in it.”

For his part, Trump has made it clear that if he wins the Electoral College, he won’t stand for an uprising. When he was asked Sept. 10 by Fox News host Jeanine Pirro about how he would handle “riots” objecting to the result if he wins the election, Trump said he would “put them down very quickly,” hinting that he would invoke the Insurrection Act to violently suppress opposition.

“Look, it’s called insurrection. We just send in and we do it, very easy,” Trump said. “I’d rather not do that because there’s no reason for it, but if we had to we’d do that and put it down within minutes.”

By Brian Bennett on September 16, 2020 at 11:01AM

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