August 2, 2023: UFOs, Recycling Fraud in Arizona, The Sound of Freedom, How Can We Simplify Our Lives?

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1. UFO whistleblower tells Congress the US has likely been aware of 'non-human' activity since 1930s. Is there enough evidence to persuade you that extraterrestrials have visited planet earth? Do church teachings help to sort out the mystery of UFOs?
2. One family pocketed $7.6 million by taking cans and bottles from Arizona and recycling them in California. That's fraud, prosecutors say. I saw Kramer try to do something like this in Seinfeld once. I cannot believe that this is a crime. Should people really be prosecuted for trying to protect the environment?
3. 'Sound of Freedom' misleads audiences about the horrible reality of human trafficking. Contrary to what is shown in Jim Caviezel's movie, most child trafficking victims know and trust their traffickers. This is a work of fiction. What moral obligation does Hollywood have to provide accurate information in movies that are based on true events?

Big Question: Pat Holland recently passed away and a clip from a talk she gave recently has been circulating around the internet. I was very touched by her message. In her honor, let’s discuss what she said. If she could live life over she says that she would do one thing very differently… simplify. Simplify food, clothing, schedules, furniture, and the gospel.  How can we simplify our lives? How can we embrace the beautiful simplicity of the Gospel of Jesus Christ?