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The Populist Pastor Leading a Conservative Revival in South Korea – The New York Times

Invoking God, patriotism and family values, the Rev. Jun Kwang-hoon is creating a backlash against the “Communizing” government of President Moon Jae-in. SEOUL, South Korea​ — Supporters credit him with “Moses’ leadership​ and Solomon’s wisdom​.” Detractors invoke labels like “narcissistic demagogue” and “fake prophet.” Whatever else the Rev. Jun Kwang-hoon …

Mike Pompeo’s State Department approves Christian faith group for employees – The Washington Post

All year, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has made news for efforts that critics worry are crossing church-state separation lines. In July, he launched a Commission on Unalienable Rights, created by religious conservatives who have bemoaned growing LGBTQ equality. Then in October, a private Pompeo speech, “Being a Christian Leader,” was advertised across …

Politics & Islam in Brunei

BRUNEI is a politically stable country whose extensive oil and gas resources make it one of the richest countries in the world. Oil wealth arguably allows the state to control the population through financial incentives such as no income tax and subsidised petrol. But this wealth is now coming under …