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We live in a very interconnected age, made possible by modern telecommunications and digital technology. With a digital device, one can connect nearly instantaneously with almost any other human on the planet. But this also means that both good and evil influences are just a click away.

In the shadows of America’s political landscape, encrypted group chats are breeding extremism. A new investigation reveals that platforms such as Telegram—once hailed for protecting privacy—are now hosting conversations steeped in racism, violence, and Nazi glorification (Reuters, October 25, 2025). These are not isolated rants from singular extremists, but organized exchanges about political activism.

This sobering article title ran in The Telegraph on Sunday, November 2. Germany’s armed forces drew little respect from other NATO nations ten years ago, but today’s Bundeswehr, driven forward by the threat of war with Russia, is a growing force to be reckoned with and is rocketing far beyond the capabilities of other European nations.

Technology today touches nearly every aspect of life and is now even reaching into the spiritual realm. Platforms such as “Text With Jesus” and “FaithGPT” allow users to engage in simulated conversations with A.I.-generated representations of biblical figures. Many turn to these tools for guidance, comfort, or reflection.

On October 17, NATO forces downed what may have been a Russian drone flying near a military base hosting U.S. troops in Eastern Europe (UK Defense Journal, October 30, 2025). Drones were also seen “at a Belgian military base believed to host U.S.