Conspiracy theories

[Amanah]

Hallelujah, so happy to be grafted into the winning side!

[Esaias]

Originally Posted by Evang.Benincasa

It’s pretty much an endeavor which takes years to untangle. Huge amount is make believe. Hear say, what if, and out right malarkey. A lot is based on the notion that DNA, race, and that people can consistently keep secrets and pass down traditions without flaw.

Psalm 2 pretty much sums it up for those who lurk in the shadows.

Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, saying, Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us. He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision. Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his sore displeasure. Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion. I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee. Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession. Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel. Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth. Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling. Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.

What's interesting about the second Psalm is that it is definitely a prophecy. And, that prophecy includes the reality of a global conspiracy of national rulers against God and against Christ. It establishes that world history is nothing else than the contest between a conspiracy of earthly rulers against God on the one hand, and Christ on the other hand, for dominion over the earth. When people laugh at the idea of any kind of "worldwide conspiracy", I remember God also laughs. But not for the same reason.

[Evang.Benincasa]

Originally Posted by Esaias

What's interesting about the second Psalm is that it is definitely a prophecy. And, that prophecy includes the reality of a global conspiracy of national rulers against God and against Christ. It establishes that world history is nothing else than the contest between a conspiracy of earthly rulers against God on the one hand, and Christ on the other hand, for dominion over the earth. When people laugh at the idea of any kind of "worldwide conspiracy", I remember God also laughs. But not for the same reason.

When they were released, they went to their friends and reported what the chief priests and the elders had said to them. And when they heard it, they lifted their voices together to God and said, “Sovereign Lord, who made the heaven and the earth and the sea and everything in them, who through the mouth of our father David, your servant, said by the Holy Spirit,

“Why did the Gentiles rage,
and the peoples plot in vain? The kings of the earth set themselves,
and the rulers were gathered together,
against the Lord and against his Anointed"

for truly in this city there were gathered together against your holy servant Jesus, whom you anointed, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, along with the Gentiles and the peoples of Israel, to do whatever your hand and your plan had predestined to take place. And now, Lord, look upon their threats and grant to your servants to continue to speak your word with all boldness, while you stretch out your hand to heal, and signs and wonders are performed through the name of your holy servant Jesus.” And when they had prayed, the place in which they were gathered together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and continued to speak the word of God with boldness.

[Esaias]

Originally Posted by Evang.Benincasa

When they were released, they went to their friends and reported what the chief priests and the elders had said to them. And when they heard it, they lifted their voices together to God and said, “Sovereign Lord, who made the heaven and the earth and the sea and everything in them, who through the mouth of our father David, your servant, said by the Holy Spirit,

“Why did the Gentiles rage,
and the peoples plot in vain? The kings of the earth set themselves,
and the rulers were gathered together,
against the Lord and against his Anointed"

for truly in this city there were gathered together against your holy servant Jesus, whom you anointed, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, along with the Gentiles and the peoples of Israel, to do whatever your hand and your plan had predestined to take place. And now, Lord, look upon their threats and grant to your servants to continue to speak your word with all boldness, while you stretch out your hand to heal, and signs and wonders are performed through the name of your holy servant Jesus.” And when they had prayed, the place in which they were gathered together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and continued to speak the word of God with boldness.

Exactly. Unfortunately too many Christians have forgotten that the nations, the peoples, the kings of the earth, and the rulers are on one side, and Christ (and His sheep) are on the other side. Which if they understood, they would be busy praying harder instead of trying to vote harder.

[Evang.Benincasa]

Originally Posted by Esaias

Exactly. Unfortunately too many Christians have forgotten that the nations, the peoples, the kings of the earth, and the rulers are on one side, and Christ (and His sheep) are on the other side. Which if they understood, they would be busy praying harder instead of trying to vote harder.

I listen to a Christian radio station in my truck. I listened to one discussion today, you would've thought Jesus got elected as our new president, and he is getting ready to mow the wheat. Good God from Zion!

[Evang.Benincasa]

Originally Posted by Amanah

Conspiracy theories incoming for discussion.

Conspiracy theory isn’t a bad term. If it smells like a rat, we can investigate and usually find the rat.

https://oversight.house.gov/release/...-path-forward/

[Amanah]

Originally Posted by Evang.Benincasa

Conspiracy theory isn’t a bad term. If it smells like a rat, we can investigate and usually find the rat.

https://oversight.house.gov/release/...-path-forward/

What was the true origin, purpose, outcome? To ruin our economy and weaken our status?

[Amanah]

The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on the US economy, contributing significantly to its weakening and potentially even affecting its first-world status. The pandemic led to a massive economic crisis, with the total cost to the US economy estimated to reach a staggering $14 trillion by the end of 2023 ¹.

Several factors contributed to this economic downturn. The pandemic triggered widespread lockdowns, social distancing measures, and border closures, which severely disrupted global supply chains and led to a sharp decline in economic activity. Many businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, struggled to stay afloat due to reduced consumer spending, supply chain disruptions, and increased costs ².

The pandemic also exacerbated existing economic inequalities, with low-income households and marginalized communities being disproportionately affected. The crisis led to significant job losses, reduced working hours, and decreased income, further widening the gap between the rich and the poor ².

Furthermore, the pandemic highlighted the vulnerabilities of the US healthcare system, which was overwhelmed by the surge in COVID-19 cases. This exposed weaknesses in the system, including inadequate funding, staffing shortages, and insufficient infrastructure ².

The economic fallout from the pandemic also raised concerns about the US's first-world status. The country's response to the crisis was criticized for being slow and inadequate, particularly in comparison to other developed nations. This led to questions about the effectiveness of the US's economic and healthcare systems, as well as its ability to respond to crises ².

In summary, the COVID-19 pandemic had a devastating impact on the US economy, exacerbating existing inequalities, disrupting global supply chains, and highlighting vulnerabilities in the healthcare system. These factors contributed to a weakening of the US economy and raised concerns about its first-world status.

https://www.worldbank.org/en/publica...ovid-19-crisis

[Evang.Benincasa]

Originally Posted by Amanah

What was the true origin, purpose, outcome? To ruin our economy and weaken our status?

I don’t really know the why stupid people are in government leadership. Therefore I can’t say for sure why these greedy thoughtless narcissist psychopaths put the pandemic together the way they did. All I can say is that they at least got Christians to go after each other. Which isn’t anything out of the ordinary. We are constantly at each others throats over everything from Soteriology to Eschatology. So, when the mainstream (even social) media ring the bell we salivate. Edward Bernays was rock solid sure about mankind. We are dupes ripe for the picking by any snake in a suit. Wether they be religious, medical, or political. It’s the Cult of Personality. A well informed populace can’t be controlled. They can’t have that, they need us compliant. They need us to just shut our mouths and do as we are told. If they have a narrative we need to believe what they tell us. No asking questions, no forming our own conclusion. Get Brother David K Bernard to reasonably explain why we should take the shot. Because certainly we aren’t going to accept it out of the mouth of Whoopi Goldberg.

Everything that governments do to us isn’t for our benefit, or well being. They just throw us the crumbs. They give out special holidays to certain groups, instead of meaningful change for those groups.

Yet, if you see the emperor has no clothes, then your group calls you ignorant. If you call them out on it they then retort by saying sorry that you were offended.
You can be the guy waving the torch telling the on coming cars that the bridge is out. Yet, they will scream at you to get out of the way.

The only thing that really wakes us up is when we go over the washed out bridge. Yet, that is far too late.

I love Apostolic Pentecostals, with all that comes with them. Even the ones who have treated me the worst.

But sometimes you are the windshield. Sometimes you are the bug.

I always hope for a new year. Hope that we can figure it out and move forward hearing only the voice of the Master. Not the voice of Disaster.

[Amanah]

Is it dangerous when you lose confidence in the authority figures in your life?