Shabbat Shalom and the Mark of the Beast

As the Sabbath draws near, we must scrutinize the portents around us. For within the sacredness of this day, a deceptive truth may unfurl. The mark of the Beast, a disturbing impression, is said to be inscribed upon those who abandon their faith. Exercise caution, dear brothers and sisters, for the time approaches. Seek God's guidance Immerse yo

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Boyle Heights: A History of Conflict

This ain't your momma's history/story/tale. Boyle Heights, back in the day, was a hotbed/pressure cooker/melting pot of tension/anger/violence. You had your gangs/crews/factions all vying for control/power/influence, and they weren't afraid to use guns/knives/anything to get it. It was a constant/never-ending/bloody struggle/fight/war on the stree

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