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What's this about Swift's $40M jet?

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February 08, 2024

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Morning, my faithful comrades! It's time to gather around for another spiritual edition of our newsletter. Today’s tales are the stuff of legend - a youth Bible study disrupted by unearthly sounds that would make your ears blush, and Taylor Swift saying bye to her fancy jet. We'll delve into these stories all while grounding ourselves in the firm foundation of faith.

Let’s do this.

Swift’s $40M Jet

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Yo, guess what? Taylor Swift sold one of her private jets for $40 million!
Really? Wonder why she sold it now.
Well, apparently some college student, Sweeney, was tracking her flights and sharing the info online.
Sweeney? Didn't he get suspended from Twitter for tracking Elon's plane?
Same dude, yeah. Taylor Swift's lawyers sent Sweeney a letter and threatened to sue.
Whoa, that's a serious move. I can understand why she'd be concerned. But the info on plane movement is already public, isn't it?
Yeah, but her lawyers said the amplifying this info could encourage dangerous stalkers. They claim it's "willful and repeated harassment."
Sounds like a tussle between privacy and transparency.
Absolutely. Sweeney says he's not doing anything illegal. But like the Bible says, "All things are lawful for me, but not all things are helpful" (1 Corinthians 6:12).
I wonder if he thinks he's doing something beneficial. Who knows?

Awkward Noise Bible Study

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Heard about this massage parlor in San Diego getting busted for prostitution and disturbing Bible studies? Crazy stuff.
Wait, what? Prostitution and Bible studies? How did those two things even happen together?
Well, Ocean Spa Massage Parlor was reportedly making lewd noises that interrupted a nearby youth Bible study. Police even caught employees offering prostitution in undercover operations.
That's disturbing on so many levels. It's sad to see illicit activities interfering with something as sacred as a Bible study. For the youth!
Yeah, it's a shame. The community took it seriously though, and the city is shutting down the parlor. The owners are facing civil penalties too.
It's good to see the authorities taking action. Prostitution can harm individuals and communities. It's important to prioritize justice and protect the vulnerable.
Absolutely. Prostitution is not what God intended for His creation. It's a form of exploitation that devalues human dignity.
You're right. God's design for relationships and sexual intimacy is meant to be within the bounds of marriage. It's important to uphold biblical values in our society.
Amen to that, Parker. Scripture reminds us in 1 Corinthians 6:18-20, "Flee from sexual immorality... You are not your own, for you were bought with a price." Let's strive for a world that honors God's design.

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