Is this because they can't do the dishes between Friday night and Saturday night? Feels like a bit of a self-own. Haven't people been Orthodox for thousands of years?

Well, I'm sorry that they died; especially the kids. I feel horrible for the aunt since she lost her entire family.

But the reason Israel needed the anti-missile systems the family was comforted by the presence of in the first place is because they have been inflicting terror in the region for years in the name of theocratic colonialist expansion and need to protect against return fire.

Does the EU require unanimity in order to sanction a non-member nation? Seems a bit silly.

Now would be a great time for the EU to grow a spine and use this as a pretext to stop all trade with Israel and sanction them for crimes against humanity.

Asked what it would take for the U.S. to get involved in the conflict militarily, Trump said Monday morning, “I don’t want to talk about that.”

Yeah, I bet you fucking don't.

That would depend on how I was treated; I asked for specifics on how children in monasteries are abused, but you didn't provide any, so I can't really pass judgement on that other than to say that I am against child abuse.

Are kids still being sent to monasteries? The article says it's illegal now. Of course, this doesn't negate any damage caused in the past, but it's now a crime.

Can you be more specific? I've heard some people say that any amount of religion/spirituality at all is inherently harmful and that's a little bit unreasonable.

Admittedly, I don't have any knowledge here because this isn't an issue I've read about before, but the article says people under 18 aren't allowed to join anymore, so the extent to which monastic life is regulated seems excessive and the mandatory state approval of religious leaders seems strange.

There are 19 countries in BRICS, so it's actually BRICSBBCEEIUAEKMNTUUIV if we're going in chronological order (not counting Algeria or Turkey since they've not yet officially joined).

First Nations leaders also have expressed concern about Carney's plan, saying they fear it will side-step their land and water rights, and have asked for more clarity on how they will be involved.

I'm extremely worried about this plan with regards to indigenous sovereignty. I'm all for a better economy, but Canada has a responsibility to meaningfully consult with indigenous communities that it normally shirks and I'm not convinced it won't do so here due to the nature of the project ("nation building").

Don't worry, he'll find a way.

Damn, both parents are doctors? Wow. I wish the family the best.

Imagine being 11 and having your entire family of 10 other people die at once. Hopefully the hospital he's staying at isn't bombed.