Drinking Deadly Things in Appalachian Pentecostalism Drinking poison, typically strychnine dissolved in water, is one of the lesser-practiced but highly symbolic signs of faith among certain Appalachian Holiness and Pentecostal groups. Like serpent handling, this ritual…

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Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for November 7, 2025. On the international front, Hamas is reportedly seeking common ground with former rivals as it maneuvers in advance of post-war governance arrangements in Gaza. Also, South Africa is working to recover its founding story of liberation and freedom, 30 years after scrapping racial […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for November 6, 2025. In U.S. news, the record-setting government shutdown continues to make headlines, with the first Head Start preschools now closing their doors, impacting thousands of children and families. As lawmakers grapple with ending the impasse, discussions are increasingly pointing back to the rising costs […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for November 5, 2025. In today’s top stories, we look at national and international developments. Domestically, residents on South Carolina’s Daufuskie Island are fighting to preserve their Gullah heritage amid increasing development pressures. Meanwhile, Democrats celebrated significant wins in states from Virginia to California, indicating strong support […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for November 4, 2025. In international news, Ukraine’s high schools are modernizing their “Defending Ukraine” curriculum, now incorporating practical skills such as drone operation, first aid, and radio use, moving beyond marching and wooden guns. Meanwhile, Israelis are grappling with the potential deployment of an international force […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for November 3, 2025. In today’s top stories, Zohran Mamdani is favored to win New York’s mayoral race, though the hard work of implementing big changes will begin after Election Day, potentially without an outright majority. In New Jersey, the closely contested governor’s race is heating up, […]