Inspiring film about food sovereignty; we are working on it here in Oregon, and here it is in Africa, a worldwide movement,  we are glad to be part of the worldwide food sovereignty movement.  Blessings, Lindianne

 The AFSA Weekly Media Digest was created to provide AFSA members, partners, and supporters with timely and credible information on agroecology and food sovereignty movements in Africa and around the world. You'll get the English version of the weekly media digest every Friday and the Francophone media monitoring update every Wednesday. Both of these initiatives, we hope, will keep you abreast of the current regional and global realities and discourses shaping our food system, as well as spark conversations about a healthy and resilient future for people and our planet.

We're thrilled to announce the final episode of ‘THE LAST SEED’ film, "Farmers' Seeds: The Key to Agroecology.” This production is a result of a partnership between the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation, the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa, Biowatch South Africa, and PELUM Tanzania. This compelling documentary takes a deep dive into the world of farming, agriculture, and most importantly, the critical role of seeds. Through a diverse set of voices, including farmers, consumers, and agricultural experts, the film emphasizes the role of seeds as the basis of life and sustainable agriculture. The film opens with a powerful quote, "They tried to bury us, but they didn't know we were seeds." encapsulating the resilience inherent in farmers' seeds. The film underscores the importance of farmer-managed seed systems, highlighting their crucial role in sustainable, agroecological practices. It celebrates the resilience of these seeds that have nourished communities over generations. The film stresses that preserving indigenous seeds extends beyond ensuring a food supply—it also includes protecting our environment and maintaining a vital relationship between earth and its inhabitants. One of the core messages conveyed throughout the film is the rejection of the colonization of African food policies, agricultural practices, and governance. Instead, the documentary proposes agroecology—a sustainable approach to farming that embraces farmer-managed seed systems. By empowering farmers to take control of their seeds, agroecology represents a departure from dependency on corporate entities. A fundamental tenet of the film is the importance of diversity and how it can help us transition towards a more sustainable, agroecological approach. By encouraging farmers to experiment with diversifying their crops, we can increase the productivity of the entire farm, not just one crop. This idea forms the crux of a key message in the film: agroecology is about increasing the productivity of the whole farm. Agroecology prioritizes farmers' empowerment, enabling them to make informed decisions based on local conditions. It reduces reliance on external seed sources as farmers can cultivate and improve their seeds through observation, testing, and adaptation. Each seed thus becomes a knowledge reservoir, integrating years of information about the environment and enhancing resilience. The film also highlights the fragility of the industrial seed system, drawing attention to its vulnerability when faced with adverse conditions. In contrast, the seeds from a farmer-managed seed system demonstrate their ability to thrive and adapt, reflecting their close alignment with the local ecosystem. It becomes clear that agroecology, rooted in traditional knowledge and sustainable practices, outperforms industrial agriculture on multiple fronts. Ultimately, "Farmers' Seeds: The Key to Agroecology" argues that transitioning towards agroecology may be a challenging endeavor, but it is by no means unattainable. It is a rallying cry for everyone – farmers, consumers, and policymakers – to put our minds and hearts into supporting sustainable agricultural practices. We invite you to join us on this eye-opening journey into the world of agroecology. Let's explore the power of seeds, the resilience of nature, and the potential of farmer-managed seed systems. By embracing agroecology, we can cultivate a future where sustainable farming and food sovereignty are the norm.

Lex Fridman Podcast full episode:    • Robert F. Kennedy...  

GUEST BIO: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is an activist, lawyer, author, and candidate for the President of the Unites States.

  ^3:5.2 The Father rules through his Sons; on down through the universe organization there is an unbroken chain of rulers ending with the Planetary Princes, who direct the destinies of the evolutionary spheres of the Father's vast domains. It is no mere poetic expression that exclaims: "The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof." "He removes kings and sets up kings." "The Most Highs rule in the kingdoms of men."

  ^114:0.1 THE Most Highs rule in the kingdoms of men through many celestial forces and agencies but chiefly through the ministry of seraphim.

  ^114:6.8 4. The angels of nation life. These are the "angels of the trumpets," directors of the political performances of Urantia national life. The group now functioning in the overcontrol of international relations is the fourth corps to serve on the planet. It is particularly through the ministry of this seraphic division that "the Most Highs rule in the kingdoms of men." 

  ^134:5.3 Religious teachers must always remember that the spiritual sovereignty of God overrides all intervening and intermediate spiritual loyalties. Someday civil rulers will learn that the Most Highs rule in the kingdoms of men.

April 29th 2023

World Gospel Ministries Urantia book fellowship Discovering the truth and feeding the community April 29th ZOOM Conference 4 1/2 Hours Separate Presentations

Presentation by Gumisiriza Julius How To Serve Your Fellows    • 2023 04 29 ZOOM U...  

Presentation by Bahai Allan Eric Fruits-of-faith-and-life-realities    • 2023 04 29 Uranti...  

Presentation by Marin DeJohn 2023 04 29 Marin DeJohn Presentation Vision-casting for The Jesus MeetUp    • 2023 04 29 Marin ...  

Presentation by Juliet Hughes Revelation Thought Gems    • 2023 04 29 Juliet...  

Presentation by Lindianne Sappington The planetary spiritual administration and the food forest movement    • 

Presentation by L...   Presentation by Monica Kemp The promises of God found in the revelation    • 2023 04 29 Zoom C...  

Presentation by Paul Kemp The instructions of God Found in the Revelation    • 2023 04 29 Paul K...  

World Gospel Ministries Urantia book fellowship Discovering the truth and feeding the community April 29th ZOOM Conference 4 1/2 Hours Separate Presentations

Presentation by Gumisiriza Julius How To Serve Your Fellows    • 2023 04 29 ZOOM U...  

Presentation by Bahai Allan Eric Fruits-of-faith-and-life-realities    • 2023 04 29 Uranti...  

Presentation by Marin DeJohn 2023 04 29 Marin DeJohn Presentation Vision-casting for The Jesus MeetUp    • 2023 04 29 Marin ...  

Presentation by Juliet Hughes Revelation Thought Gems    • 2023 04 29 Juliet...  

Presentation by Lindianne Sappington The planetary spiritual administration and the food forest movement    • 

Presentation by L...   Presentation by Monica Kemp The promises of God found in the revelation    • 2023 04 29 Zoom C...  

Presentation by Paul Kemp The instructions of God Found in the Revelation    • 2023 04 29 Paul K...  

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"Sound of Freedom" the Official Anthem for the motion picture Sound of Freedom is available on all music streaming platforms.

Sound of Freedom coming exclusively to theaters the week of July 4th. 

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Get your tickets at  http://angel.com/freedom 
Pay it Forward and allow everyone to see Sound of Freedom or claim a FREE TICKET at http://angel.com/SOF

"Sound of Freedom" the Official Anthem for the motion picture Sound of Freedom is available on all music streaming platforms.

Sound of Freedom coming exclusively to theaters the week of July 4th. 

If you are interested in your song being apart of the Sound of Freedom album? Go to angel.com/songsoffreedom to learn more. 

Sound of Freedom
Produced By: Fernando Garibay, Daniel Padilla, Ramiro Padilla
Mixed By: Fernando Garibay, Daniel Padilla, Ramiro Padilla
Arranged and Composed by: Fernando Garibay, Daniel Padilla, Ramiro Padilla
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Congressman Tim Burchett of Tennessee explains that from what he has seen that there are UFOs that are 100% not from Earth. Including some that travel under the oceans. Rep. Burchett explains to John Michael Godier why congress must hold new hearings to hear testimonies from whistleblowers like David Grusch.

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson and Eric Metaxas discuss his most recent book, “A Letter to the American Church,” which argues a betrayal of faith by those who stay silent in the face of tyranny. They parallel the arbiters of speech across history against those populating today, and detail the responsibility to act against falsehood that is intrinsically present in the Abrahamic tradition, yet increasingly absent in the American church today.

Eric Metaxas is an American author, speaker, and radio host. He has written award winning biographies, such as “Bonhoeffer,” as well as children's books like “Squanto and the Miracle of Thanksgiving,” Metaxas hosts Socrates in the City,  a recurring popular event where he interviews writers and thinkers on theology, moralism, and philosophy. He also hosts the nationally syndicated Eric Metaxas Show, more broadly referred to as “The Show About Everything.

Website Eric Metaxas 

Join Steven Levitsky who will be discussing his upcoming book Tyranny of the Minority: Why American Democracy Reached the Breaking Point. Steven Levitsky is David Rockefeller Professor of Latin American Studies and Professor of Government at Harvard University. He is also Director of the David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies at Harvard. His research focuses on democratization and authoritarianism, political parties, and weak and informal institutions, with a focus on in Latin America. He is co-author (with Daniel Ziblatt) of How Democracies Die, which was a New York Times Best-Seller and was published in 25 languages. He has written or edited 11 other books, including Transforming Labor-Based Parties in Latin America: Argentine Peronism in Comparative Perspective (Cambridge University Press 2003), Competitive Authoritarianism: Hybrid Regimes after the Cold War (with Lucan Way) (Cambridge University Press, 2010), Revolution and Dictatorship: The Violent Origins of Durable Authoritarianism (with Lucan Way) (Princeton University Press, 2022), and most recently, Tyranny of the Minority: Why American Democracy Reached the Breaking Point (with Daniel Ziblatt) (Crown Publishers, forthcoming). He and Lucan Way are currently working on a book on democratic survival across the world.

A much valued Speech calling for an Official Inquiry into the Covid 19 Lockdowns and Experimental mRNA Vaccine forced upon citizens without informed consent.

Join Dr. Moss and his son, Ben, as they crack open the topic of nuts and their role in cancer prevention and overall health. Learn about the numerous scientific studies indicating the positive effects of nuts on metabolism, cardiovascular health, and cancer-fighting properties. They discuss potential hazards, and why moderation is key to getting the most out of this nutrient packed food. Find out about the benefits of incorporating nuts into a cancer-fighting diet, and learn how these tiny powerhouses can make a big impact on your health. Are you ready to discover how these tiny powerhouses can make a big impact on your health? Tune in now.

Presentation by Byron Belitsos, followed by audience discussion. Presented June 17, 2023. Every person of faith eventually wonders: How can I speak confidently of God’s providential care on a planet riddled with crime and corruption and even threatened by genocide and a new world war? In other words, how do we as believers in an all-powerful and loving God come to terms with the many evils around us, some of them verging on iniquity?

0:00 Introduction

4:46 Background on theodicy

11:06 The Urantia Book perspective

19:42 History of theodicy

37:18 Integrative theodicy

41:40 Questions and discussion

There are many compelling teachings in The Urantia Book that warrant a closer look. Our guest speakers set the stage with a brief presentation highlighting one of these interesting topics, followed by a discussion with the audience. The ideas and opinions presented are those of the speaker and do not necessarily represent those of Urantia Foundation or Urantia Book International School (UBIS).

Byron is veteran book publisher and author or editor of many books, including four related to the Urantia revelation: The Center Within (1998); One World Democracy (2005); The Adventure of Being Human (2012); Your Evolving Soul: The Cosmic Spirituality of the Urantia Revelation (2017), and his latest book, Truths About Evil, Sin, and the Demonic (2023).

He holds a bachelor’s degree in history of ideas from the University of Chicago and a master’s degree from Union Theological Seminary. His new book is based on his master’s thesis at the seminary, now greatly revised. Two of its ten chapters cover the The Urantia Book, offering one of the first-ever academic introductions to it. This book is also suited for anyone interested in philosophy and theology. A reader of The Urantia Book for 48 years, Byron has spoken widely on its teachings on radio shows and many other venues. Past seminars and presentations: https://www.urantia.org/study/seminar...

Michael Moore presents Planet of the Humans, a documentary that dares to say what no one else will  — that we are losing the battle to stop climate change on planet earth because we are following leaders who have taken us down the wrong road — selling out the green movement to wealthy interests and corporate America. This film is the wake-up call to the reality we are afraid to face: that in the midst of a human-caused extinction event, the environmental movement’s answer is to push for techno-fixes and band-aids. It's too little, too late.