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So You Still Think The Chosen Is an Accurate Reflection of the “Authentic” Jesus Christ? Really?

September 17, 2022 by Lighthouse Trails Editors 14 Comments

Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ. For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. (Colossians 2:8-9) Dallas Jenkins, the director and co-producer/co-creator of the extremely popular series The Chosen, believes that the Jesus … [Read more…]

Posted in: Book/Film Reviews, Churches in Crisis!, Defending the Faith, THE CHOSEN Tagged: dallas jenkins, deity of christ, films, mormon church, Mormonism, spiritual deception, the chosen

Can Christians Be Spiritually Deceived, and How Can They Avoid it?

September 10, 2022 by Lighthouse Trails author 12 Comments

LTRP Note: This past week, our office received a call from a woman who was concerned about her church and in particular, the women’s Bible study leader. That leader, our caller said, was using various books to teach the women of the church, and many of the books were seriously unbiblically sound. When our caller … [Read more…]

Posted in: Book/Music Excerpts, Churches in Crisis!, Defending the Faith, Discernment, Spiritual Deception, The Word of God Tagged: cults, end times, Roger Oakland, spiritual deception

YouTube Video by Warren B. Smith – “Truth or Consequences: The Importance of Spiritual Discernment”

July 26, 2022 by Lighthouse Trails author 3 Comments

This message by former New Age follower Warren B. Smith was delivered at the Wide Is the Gate Conference at Calvary Chapel East, Albuquerque, New Mexico (2014). You may watch it below or go to Warren’s YouTube channel. His YouTube channel was created and is managed by Chris Lawson of Spiritual Research Network. Chris has … [Read more…]

Posted in: Churches in Crisis!, Defending the Faith, Discernment, New Age movement, On Christian Faith, Spiritual Deception, The Word of God Tagged: Calvary Chapel, discernment, New Age movement, spiritual deception, truth, warren b smith

Letter to the Editor: Christian Colleges Destroyed Children’s Faith While Those Who Chose Other Career Training Still Walking With the Lord

June 27, 2022 by Letters to the Editor 6 Comments

Dear Lighthouse Trails: I am a Westmont grad from the early 70s, and, with my husband, a Multnomah University alum as well. I grew up in a church closely associated with Multnomah when its slogan was: “If you want Bible, you want Multnomah.” But no longer. We live near the school and have seen the … [Read more…]

Posted in: CHILDREN AT RISK!, Contemplative Colleges, Education, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, Spiritual Deception Tagged: atheism, Christian colleges, letter to editor, multnomah university, spiritual deception, Westmont College

The Jeremiah Calling: Watching and Warning

June 21, 2022 by Lighthouse Trails author 9 Comments

By Roger OaklandUnderstand the Times, International The Bible provides a vast list of characters God has used to fulfill His plan on planet Earth. Few are more dynamic in the way they fulfilled their calling than Jeremiah, one of the prophets we read about in the Old Testament. Jeremiah’s ministry covered approximately forty years until … [Read more…]

Posted in: Churches in Crisis!, Defending the Faith, Discernment, God's Word Under Attack, The Word of God Tagged: jeremiah, Roger Oakland, spiritual deception, Understand the Times, watchmen

Sorceries or Salvation—Which Shall It Be?

April 10, 2022 by Lighthouse Trails author 2 Comments

By Ray Yungen God’s Desire Just what exactly is God’s desire for mankind? Does He want to send people to Hell? Does He want anyone to live eternally without Him? Scripture is very clear about this when it says: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering … [Read more…]

Posted in: Contemplative Spirituality, Defending the Faith, New Age movement, The Gospel, The Preaching of the Cross, The Role of Meditation Tagged: christ consciousness, great tribulation, meditation, mystery of iniquity, New Age movement, Ray Yungen, salvation, sorceries, spiritual deception, the cross, the gospel, Yoga

Lighthouse Trails to Send Out 17th Mailing to Christian Pastors and Leaders – This time on: The Chosen Series

March 5, 2022 by Lighthouse Trails Editors 4 Comments

In 2016, Lighthouse Trails began been sending out topical booklets three times a year to a growing list of pastors and Christian leaders. This coming week, we will be sending out our 17th mailing to Christian leaders & pastors. Our current list has over 900 names. If you would like your pastor or a church … [Read more…]

Posted in: Churches in Crisis!, Defending the Faith, Discernment, God's Word Under Attack, THE CHOSEN Tagged: Christian leaders, discernment, mailings, mormonisn, pastors, spiritual deception, the chosen

“Truth or Consequences” in an Untruthful World

January 29, 2022 by Lighthouse Trails author 3 Comments

LTRP Note: In view of our recent critiques about The Chosen series and about many other things going on in the world today that undermine God’s Word, we are posting below an extract of Warren B. Smith’s article/booklet “Truth or Consequences.” “Truth or Consequences” By Warren B. Smith I have no greater joy than to … [Read more…]

Posted in: Book/Music Excerpts, Defending the Faith, The Word of God Tagged: deception, Scripture, spiritual deception, truth, warren b smith

A Reminder: Watching and Warning

September 26, 2021 by Letters to the Editor 1 Comment

Dear Lighthouse Trails: I was very much encouraged by a Roger Oakland article originally posted 3/28/19 titled: “The Jeremiah Calling: Watching and Warning.” As believers, we are called to watch and warn. The section in the article that really stood out (as having ongoing relevance today and exhorted me to keep steadfastly fighting the good … [Read more…]

Posted in: Churches in Crisis!, Defending the Faith, Discernment, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, On Christian Faith, Spiritual Deception, The Word of God Tagged: discernment, jeremiah, letter to the editor, pastors, Roger Oakland, shepherds, spiritual deception, warnings, watchmen

Lighthouse Trails Research Journal Index of Articles (2013-2021)

September 22, 2021 by Lighthouse Trails Editors Leave a Comment

As many of our readers know, Lighthouse Trails has been publishing a printed research journal since 2013. We started out with 6 issues a year and currently have 4 issues a year. These journals are 36-40 pages long and are filled with important articles, letters to the editor, resources, and news items. Many times, readers … [Read more…]

Posted in: Defending the Faith, Discernment, General Information, RESOURCES Tagged: discernment, research journal, spiritual deception

Ode to the Watchman

August 1, 2021 by Lighthouse Trails author 12 Comments

LTRP Note: This is an ode to those of you who defend the Gospel of Jesus Christ and warn others of impending spiritual danger, speaking the truth in love, strength, and courage, by His grace. The Watchmanby Scottish pastor, Horatius Bonar (1808-1889) Thy way, not mine, O Lord, however dark it be; Lead me by … [Read more…]

Posted in: Churches in Crisis!, Defending the Faith, Discernment, On Christian Faith, Spiritual Deception Tagged: apostasy, discernment, end times, horatius bonar, prophetic, spiritual deception, warning, watchman

Lighthouse Trails Does Special Mailing of Titanic Book to Nearly 600 Christian Leaders and Pastors

March 24, 2021 by Lighthouse Trails Editors 5 Comments

Since 2016, Lighthouse Trails has been sending out topical booklets three times a year* to a growing list of pastors and Christian leaders. Our current list contains 582 names. Last week, we sent out our fifteenth mailing, but instead of sending out booklets, this time we sent each pastor and leader a copy of Warren … [Read more…]

Posted in: Churches in Crisis!, Defending the Faith, Discernment, RESOURCES, REVIVAL, Signs of the Times, Spiritual Deception Tagged: Christian leaders, churches in crisis, discernment, false revival, god's dream, Necromancy, pastors, spiritual deception, titanic and today's church, Warren B. Smith

Three Vital Questions to Navigating Discernment

February 25, 2021 by Lighthouse Trails author 8 Comments

Question #1 – Should Christians Expose Error? By Harry A. Ironside Objection is often raised—even by some sound in the faith—regarding the exposure of error as being entirely negative and of no real edification. Of late, the hue and cry has been against any and all negative teaching. But the brethren who assume this attitude … [Read more…]

Posted in: Defending the Faith, Discernment, RESOURCES, Spiritual Deception, The Word of God Tagged: discernment, harry ironside, matthew 18, Paul Proctor, spiritual deception, truth

Letter to the Editor: Todd Bentley Is Back to Deceive Unwitting Sheep

February 20, 2021 by Letters to the Editor 3 Comments

Dear Lighthouse Trails: I am writing to  warn of Todd Bentley’s Jan.27, 2021 announcement of his plans for 2021. Bentley went “radio silent” last year, but has reappeared, apparently/supposedly with a “25 year mandate” from God. He is launching via various media platforms, and not just in America, but in other continents. In a 27 … [Read more…]

Posted in: Charismatic, False Signs and Wonders, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, REVIVAL, Spiritual Deception Tagged: angels, demons, false revival, false signs and wonders, letter to the editor, revival, spiritual deception, spiritual warfare, todd bentley

Look Up, But Look Out!

February 16, 2021 by Lighthouse Trails author 7 Comments

By Warren B. SmithFrom his new book, The Titanic and Today’s Church SADLY, the warnings issued by those of us who came out of the New Age have been as casually and complacently disregarded as the iceberg warnings given to the Titanic before it collided with the iceberg. As church leaders minimized and marginalized our warnings about the … [Read more…]

Posted in: Book/Music Excerpts, Churches in Crisis!, Defending the Faith, Discernment, Spiritual Deception Tagged: church leaders, discernment, Rick Warren, spiritual deception, titanic, warren b smith

“Two Pastors Join Albert Mohler in the Southern Baptist Convention Presidential Race”

January 25, 2021 by Miscellaneous News Source 8 Comments

LTRJ Note: The following is posted for informational and research purposes and not necessarily as an endorsement of either the content or the source. By Milton QuintanillaChristian Headlines In the past week, two pastors with opposing approaches to racial issues have entered the race to become the next president of the Southern Baptist Convention, Christianity Today reports. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Churches in Crisis!, Critical Race Theory, Ecumenism, Southern Baptist Convention, Spiritual Deception Tagged: al mohler, critical race theory, Politics, racism, sbc, social justice, southern baptist convention, spiritual deception

Letter to the Editor: Former Hindu, Now Believer Walks Lonely Path

January 9, 2021 by Letters to the Editor 11 Comments

Dear Lighthouse Trails: My name is ____________. I’m a former Hindu, metal head, New Age believer who denied my Savior back in my days until about five to six years ago when on a night of watching Youtube videos on all kinds of darkness, He showed me where my soul could end up. I’ve been … [Read more…]

Posted in: Hinduism, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, Spiritual Deception, YOGA Tagged: Catholicism, Hinduism, letter to the editor, richard rohr, spiritual deception, Yoga

God’s Word Declares the Importance of Being Watchful and Discerning

January 8, 2021 by Lighthouse Trails author 3 Comments

By Warren B. Smith Christian seek not yet repose,Cast thy dreams of ease away;Thou art in the midst of foes: Watch and pray.Watch as if that alone were the issue of the day;Pray that help may be sent down: Watch and pray.—Charlotte Elliot & William H. Monk Learn to discern, Watch and pray;Night’s almost here, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Book/Music Excerpts, RESOURCES, The Word of God Tagged: discernment, encouragement, god's word, hardship, spiritual deception, the bible, Warren Smith

Heart-Felt Letter From a Prisoner

December 7, 2020 by Letters to the Editor 2 Comments

LTRP Note: Over the years, Lighthouse Trails has heard from numerous men (and some women) who are incarcerated in U.S. prisons. Those who have written to us have expressed their love and commitment to the Lord because of their gratitude for what He has done in their lives. Most of these inmates do not have … [Read more…]

Posted in: Encouragement, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, On Christian Faith, RESOURCES, The Word of God Tagged: doctrine, false teachings, harry ironside, John Piper, letter to the editor, prisoners, spiritual deception

Where Are We Going?

October 18, 2020 by Lighthouse Trails Editors 5 Comments

By David Dombrowski The expression “Where are we going?” is not an uncommon one, but whether it be a child asking a parent or a fellow traveler posing the question, it usually denotes a sense of being lost and one of concern. Then, of course, posing the question to a stranger could be one of … [Read more…]

Posted in: Churches in Crisis!, Contemplative Practices, Contemplative Spirituality, Defending the Faith, Drugs/Marijuana, New Age movement, On Christian Faith, Persecution, Signs of the Times, Spiritual Deception, The Gospel, The Word of God Tagged: contemplative prayer, david dombrowski, drugs, last days, marijuana, mysticism, New Age, Ray Yungen, selection process, shamanism, spiritual deception, spiritual disciplines, Thomas Merton, yanomamo

How Well Will the Church Survive in This End-Time Turmoil of “Tolerance” and Apostasy?

October 6, 2020 by Lighthouse Trails author 6 Comments

By Mike Oppenheimer The great rebellion is upon us; we see this in both the world and the church. If we are in the middle of an apostasy—“the great apostasy”—as many of us believe, the only ones who survive are those who adhere to the Word, who love the truth (2 Thess. 2). These are … [Read more…]

Posted in: Churches in Crisis!, Defending the Faith, Ecumenism, Eschatology, On Christian Faith, The Word of God Tagged: apostasy, church, ecumenical, end times, evil, laodicea, last days, Love, mike oppenheimer, spiritual deception, tolerance, tribulation, Word of God

Coronavirus and Preparing for the Future

April 24, 2020 by Lighthouse Trails author 6 Comments

By David Dombrowski For many, the coronavirus has been a roller-coaster ride trying to decipher the seriousness and magnitude of this pandemic. Coming from two extremes, some have tried to minimize what is happening by suggesting this is a hoax while others seem to think this is the end of the world. Jesus spoke of … [Read more…]

Posted in: Coronavirus, Defending the Faith, Discernment, Encouragement, Health, On Christian Faith, Spiritual Deception, The Gospel, The Word of God Tagged: Christian leaders, coronavirus, david dombrowski, faith, government, health, peace, Politics, preparedness, spiritual deception

When Will They Ever Learn?

March 19, 2020 by Guest Writers 4 Comments

By Judson Casjens Where have all the soldiers gone, long time passing?Where have all the soldiers gone, long time ago?Where have all the soldiers gone?Gone to graveyards, everyone.Oh, when will they ever learn?Oh, when will they ever learn? So went one of the stanzas of the 1970s song by Peter, Paul & Mary about social … [Read more…]

Posted in: Churches in Crisis!, Defending the Faith, JESUS CALLING, pantheism & panentheism, Spiritual Deception, THE SHACK Tagged: bruce wilkinson, Christian leaders, jesus calling, jonathan livingston seagull, judson casjens, Max Lucado, panetheism, pantheism, prayer of jabez, spiritual deception, The Shack, Thomas Merton

Jesus Calling Devotional Series—A Path to Mediumship?

November 22, 2019 by Lighthouse Trails author 10 Comments

Readers of A. J. Russell’s God Calling books and Sarah Young’s Jesus Calling series may reject the idea of becoming a medium, channel, or psychic if it is put plainly before them. However, if it is introduced indirectly through Christian-sounding devotions, and if the spirit being channeled is called “Jesus,” they might be more receptive.—BNES … [Read more…]

Posted in: Contemplative Spirituality, JESUS CALLING, New Age movement Tagged: chris lawson, jesus calling, mediumship, occultism, sarah young, spiritual deception, thomas nelson

Lighthouse Trails Sending Out 11th Mailing to Christian Leaders and Pastors

September 9, 2019 by Lighthouse Trails Editors 7 Comments

Since January 2016, Lighthouse Trails has been mailing out small booklet packs to Christian leaders and pastors three times a year. Next week, we will be sending our 11th mailing. Since we began the mailings, we have added the names of numerous pastors and ministry leaders, many of whom were sent to us from our … [Read more…]

Posted in: Christian Organizations, Churches in Crisis!, Transgenderism, Transgenderism Tagged: bookles, Christian leaders, churches in crisis, discernment, pastors, spiritual deception

Letter to the Editor and All Contenders of the Faith: 3 Things to Consider

June 3, 2019 by Letters to the Editor 14 Comments

I’m a second-hand reader, who reads the LT Journal when I visit with friends. The May Journal had a short article titled, “LT Is Against Everything?” I, too, have the heart of an apologist, but my spiritual gift is exhortation – another one that most folks don’t like. They love the encouragement side but not … [Read more…]

Posted in: Churches in Crisis!, Defending the Faith, Discernment, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, Spiritual Deception Tagged: contending for the faith, discernment, letter to the editor, spiritual deception

Heard From God Lately?

April 11, 2019 by Lighthouse Trails author 5 Comments

By T. A. MacMahonCo-Founder of The Berean Call Let’s say I were to voice the question, “Heard from God lately?” to a very large crowd that had a mix of Christians and non-Christians. Among the crowd would be professing Christians, biblical Christians, cessationist Christians, charismatic Christians, pentecostal Christians, contemplative Christians, progressive Christians, conservative Christians, as … [Read more…]

Posted in: Contemplative Spirituality, Discernment, On Christian Faith, The Word of God Tagged: Christianity, deception, discernment, hearing from god, jesus calling, spiritual deception, Word of God

False Revival Kick-Started by Francis Chan, Rodney Howard Browne, Benny Hinn, Bill Johnson, and Todd White

March 29, 2019 by Lighthouse Trails Editors 27 Comments

How do you start a true revival with key controversial NAR leaders—ask Francis Chan; he was there. Former pastor Francis Chan, who recently spoke at The Send conference in Florida with numerous NAR leaders such as Benny Hinn, Bill Johnson, Todd White, and Rodney Howard Browne, said in his own defense for sharing such a platform:

Posted in: Conference Alerts, False Signs and Wonders, FOR MILLENNIALS, Signs of the Times, The New Spirituality Tagged: apostasy, bill johnson, discernment, false revival, francis chan, lou engle, NAR, revival, rodney-howard browne, spiritual deception, the send, todd white, Warren B. Smith

The Jeremiah Calling: Watching and Warning

March 28, 2019 by Lighthouse Trails author 9 Comments

By Roger OaklandUnderstand the Times, International The Bible provides a vast list of characters God has used to fulfill His plan on planet Earth. Few are more dynamic in the way they fulfilled their calling than Jeremiah, one of the prophets we read about in the Old Testament. Jeremiah’s ministry covered approximately forty years until … [Read more…]

Posted in: Churches in Crisis!, Defending the Faith, Discernment, On Christian Faith, Spiritual Deception Tagged: discernment, jeremiah, rebellion, Roger Oakland, spiritual deception, watchmen

“Lighthouse Trails Is Against Everything.”

March 11, 2019 by Lighthouse Trails Editors 27 Comments

LTRP Note: We are reposting the following because this is a situation we run into frequently. It is usually a pastor or other church leader who tells a concerned congregant (who has been reading Lighthouse Trails) that Lighthouse Trails is “against everything.” “Is Lighthouse Trails Against Everything?” This week, we received a phone call from … [Read more…]

Posted in: Churches in Crisis!, Defending the Faith, Discernment, Spiritual Deception Tagged: apostasy, Christian leaders, discernment, pastors, spiritual deception, warnings
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  • “Colorado Appeals Court Rules Against Jack Phillips, Masterpiece Cakeshop in Trans Cake Case”
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on January 27, 2023 at 1:16 pm

    “Colorado Appeals Court Rules Against Jack Phillips, Masterpiece Cakeshop in Trans Cake Case” LTRP Note: The following news story is posted for informational and research purposes. Lighthouse Trails has been posting reports on the case of cake baker, Jack Phillips, for a number of years now. Mr. Phillips has been in a legal battle because he refused to create a cake honoring transgenderism because of his Christian beliefs. ... [Read more...] The post “Colorado Appeals Court Rules Against Jack Phillips, Masterpiece Cakeshop in Trans Cake Case” appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • “U.S. Is ‘Most Permissive Country’ When It Comes to Transgender Treatments, Study Shows”
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on January 26, 2023 at 2:33 am

    “U.S. Is ‘Most Permissive Country’ When It Comes to Transgender Treatments, Study Shows” LTRP Note: The following is posted for informational and research purposes. When Lighthouse Trails posts clips of out-of-house secular or religious news stories, it is not intended to be an endorsement of the source itself. But given that Lighthouse Trails is a research ministry, we post such items to provide information on events that are ... [Read more...] The post “U.S. Is ‘Most Permissive Country’ When It Comes to Transgender Treatments, Study Shows” appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • “New Zealand’s Prime Minister Is The First Covid Tyrant To Fall, But She Won’t Be The Last”
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on January 23, 2023 at 2:12 pm

    “New Zealand’s Prime Minister Is The First Covid Tyrant To Fall, But She Won’t Be The Last” LTRP Note: The following is posted for informational and research purposes. By Helen RaleighThe Federalist New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced her resignation this week after being the nation’s leader for six years. She cited “burnout” as the reason. But many believe Ardern chose to exit early because she expected to face a humiliating defeat in ... [Read more...] The post “New Zealand’s Prime Minister Is The First Covid Tyrant To Fall, But She Won’t Be The Last” appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • What Christian Leaders and Pastors Need to Know – The Final Outcome of Practicing Contemplative Prayer
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on January 17, 2023 at 8:02 pm

    What Christian Leaders and Pastors Need to Know – The Final Outcome of Practicing Contemplative Prayer LTRP Note: With the majority of Christian colleges and seminaries now bringing in contemplative spirituality via Spiritual Formation programs, and with Christian leaders such as Rick Warren and Beth Moore endorsing the movement, and with countless pastors giving it a thumbs up to their congregations, isn’t it time professors, pastors, and leaders understand what the ... [Read more...] The post What Christian Leaders and Pastors Need to Know – The Final Outcome of Practicing Contemplative Prayer appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • The Story of Mask-e-pe-toon – A Powerful Cree Chief Who Found the Truth Through Forgiveness
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on January 16, 2023 at 1:07 pm

    The Story of Mask-e-pe-toon – A Powerful Cree Chief Who Found the Truth Through Forgiveness By Egerton Ryerson Young(Missionary to the Cree people in Manitoba in the late 1800s) The following incident occurred years ago on the great plains of the Canadian Northwest, long before the waves of Anglo-Saxon civilization began to surge over those glorious fertile prairies which for so many generations were hid from the gaze of the ... [Read more...] The post The Story of Mask-e-pe-toon – A Powerful Cree Chief Who Found the Truth Through Forgiveness appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • “Federal Judge Finds West Virginia Law Barring Transgenders From Girls’ Sports Constitutional”
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on January 13, 2023 at 1:47 pm

    “Federal Judge Finds West Virginia Law Barring Transgenders From Girls’ Sports Constitutional” LTRP Note: The following is posted for informational and research purposes. By Michael TennantThe New American A federal judge upheld a West Virginia law requiring student athletes to compete with other members of their biological sex, dealing a blow to both the transgender movement and the Biden administration, which had supported the lawsuit challenging the ... [Read more...] The post “Federal Judge Finds West Virginia Law Barring Transgenders From Girls’ Sports Constitutional” appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • My Journey Out of Catholicism
    by Lighthouse Trails author on January 12, 2023 at 4:00 pm

    My Journey Out of Catholicism By David Dombrowski Over the years, I have encountered many Christians who wonder, “What’s wrong with being Catholic? After all, they believe in the Cross; they believe Jesus is the Son of God. It can’t be all that bad.” If you are a Christian who has wondered about these things, this special testimonial report is ... [Read more...] The post My Journey Out of Catholicism appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • “Social Media’s Antisemitic Underbelly”
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on January 7, 2023 at 1:13 pm

    “Social Media’s Antisemitic Underbelly” LTRP Note: The following is posted for informational and research purposes. It is from the Christian publication, Israel My Glory. The publishers, The Friends of Israel, just released a special edition on antisemitism: “A Biblical Look at Antisemitism. Below is one of the articles in that edition. You may read the entire edition by clicking ... [Read more...] The post “Social Media’s Antisemitic Underbelly” appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

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