15 Aug 22 – Soros Linked to Spike in Violent Crime

Today’s Topics:

1) Soros linked to spike in violent crime: Leftist prosecutors backed by billionaire foreign investor George Soros are bringing about a spike in violent crime throughout the U.S., according to victims and their families. Terri O’Connor, whose Philadelphia police officer husband was shot to death in 2020 while serving a search warrant: “James O’Connor would still be alive if not for the policies of District Attorney Larry Krasner, who allows criminals back on the street without jail time”

2) Americans moving because of politics: A poll found that many Americans of both parties are now considering moving from their home states to new locations where their political beliefs hold sway. Over 30% of Americans have considered making such a move in the past six months. “Overall, 38% of people who said they are considering a move would go to a red state, compared to 34% who would move to a blue state and 28% to a swing state”

3) Catholic 101: Martin Luther decided that we are saved by “faith alone” (sola fide), but Scripture tells us that “faith without works is dead.” Exactly how do our works contribute to our salvation? We know we should do the Works of Mercy, but how many Catholics can really give a good reason why these deeds help us get to Heaven?

4) Saint Thomas Aquinas on bad prelates