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Amid our polarized age, these self-assessments and reflections are particularly important. In the anxiety of our political divides and the chaotic tide of rising crises, it is natural to wonder whose side God is on. Is He on the side of Harris or Trump? Israel or Palestine? Russia or Ukraine? Americans or the immigrants? We should be alarmed if our answers to such questions come too quickly and easily out of personal instinct. It is all too easy to justify our own self-will and interest as the will of God and believe that God is on our side.

 

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JB Shreve is the author of "How the World Ends: Understanding the Growing Chaos." He has been the host of the End of History podcast since 2012. He has degrees in International Relations and Middle East Studies. His other books include the Intelligence Brief Series. Regular posts and updates from JB Shreve are available at www.theendofhistory.net