Happy Friday, it's September 3rd, and you're listening to the pour over.

We aim to keep Christians informed on what's happening in the world while staying focused on Christ.

Here's the quote of the day.

Man cannot live without joy.

Therefore, when he is deprived of true spiritual joys,

it is necessary that he become addicted to carnal pleasures.

St. Thomas Aquinas.

Let's get started with some espresso shots.

The Sackler family owns Purdue Pharma, which declared bankruptcy after drowning in lawsuits for

manufacturing and shilling out the highly addictive opioid oxycontin.

This week, Judge Drain approved a $4.3 billion settlement paid out of the Sackler's personal

fortune, but with a few key features.

The Sackler family will, one, admit no wrongdoing,

and two, receive complete immunity from future lawsuits.

The judge described this outcome as bitter,

expressing frustration that the family will retain $11 billion of their allegedly ill-gotten

fortune, but closed by saying it was the best deal the negotiators could get.

The settlement money will be used to help communities combat the opioid epidemic,

and the Sackler's will lose control of Purdue Pharma.

Several appeals have already been filed.

We live in a sinful, unfair, and broken world, but as Christians,

we have the privilege of knowing that this isn't our home.

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