Are Americans more divided than ever? It certainly seems that way. I provide historical lessons from the Judean Revolt against the Romans, while one of my students taking college classes from me at LaGrange College, a high school student named Jack Hurd, provides the statistics.
Over the summer, I’ve been giving lectures to our Methodist church groups about the first Judean Revolt against the Romans. Most probably know that Jerusalem was sacked in 70 A.D. But few know how the Judeans were winning until their divisiveness did them in.
John A. Tures is a professor of political science at LaGrange College in Georgia. He can be reached at jtures@lagrange.edu. His Twitter account is @JohnTures2.
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 expected.
* WHERE...Barbour, Bullock, Chambers, Clay, Cleburne, Lee, Macon,
Pike, Randolph, Russell, and Tallapoosa Counties.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and
pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any
circumstances.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
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stoke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible and
drink plenty of water.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.
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