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But...but....
they do it anyway, inside their institutions...
As far as I know, there aren't police or other LEOs shutting down churches whose preachers want Rick Perry or Mitt Romney in office, are there?
I hope for the day when a person's religion has NOTHING to do with their campaign platform.
It was pretty awful last year.
Originally posted by wildtimes
reply to post by spy66
Don't you see the difference yet between the charm of the 7 mountain movement and the present one?
I've already stated that I see how they are working at the same thing - control of the masses - in different ways.
EDIT: Are you located in the USA, spy66?edit on 29-4-2013 by wildtimes because: (no reason given)
What if, in fact, these people who promote Christianity are actually promoting Satan!!??
I mean I believe the bible was a story twisted into the "fact" that Jesus was a son of God, divine and far above any reach of a worthless human. I really believe that Jesus was an enlightened HUMAN. Therefore in my opinion Christianity and the Bible is either knowingly or unknowingly promoting SATAN. Therefore contributing to the NWO and it's Satanic reign.
Just a thought.
Yep, I sure would.
I get your point. I think the best way to handle 'campaign donations' is to eliminate them altogether. I also would like to see NO LOBBYING, and only a 6-week campaign window, with, say 24 total hours of free on-air political ads focusing on the candidate's platform, and less if not NO "bashing" of other politicians.
Originally posted by LiveThruLove
reply to post by seabag
What if, in fact, these people who promote Christianity are actually promoting Satan!!?? I mean I believe the bible was a story twisted into the "fact" that Jesus was a son of God, divine and far above any reach of a worthless human. I really believe that Jesus was an enlightened HUMAN. Therefore in my opinion Christianity and the Bible is either knowingly or unknowingly promoting SATAN. Therefore contributing to the NWO and it's Satanic reign.
Just a thought.
Do you think we can be absolutely free if we don't have a political government?
Have you been educated to front a better solution, ever?
I guess you are asking because of my crapy gramer and spelling
I would agree that it isn't fiction. I'll check into your links though, thanks for providing the sources and stuff. Religion isn't that easy to get rid of. More than one scientist have likened it to a virus or parasite. The thing is, it is kind of like a parasite that has a symbiotic relationship (that means the parasite and the humans benefit)
Originally posted by wildtimes
Like studythem says, it's mass psychology using known and perfected techniques of group dynamics and ritual/routine.
I think it's quite possible that ALL of these 'masters' - from the Lucis Trust to the CFR to the Vatican and the NAR - are working together, with each reaching out to a certain segment of the population.
Interesting. It's the freethinkers that are their biggest threat - the freethinkers will resist it, and must be kept at bay. While these powerful manipulators do their thing, though, the freethinkers will never buy in to the program, thus becoming the enemy.
Also, as studythem pointed out, the "human shield" thing is frightening. No one would "want" to kill a kind and humble religious leader, but how many people would like to get rid of the WBC?
If one thinks about the "walls" built to keep the Westboro Baptist Church from picketing at funerals - enormous walls of motorcyclists revving their engines to drown them out and keep them away from the mourners - we see how it can work.
I don't doubt that there will continue to be riots, civil wars, bombings etc. as this all plays out. And I feel very worried and sad about that -
I see the populace being torn apart by these opposing "factions" - when what is really happening is the leaders are creating constant chaos, thereby keeping everyone so exhausted and war-weary and on edge that they will accept ANYTHING just to have some peace and order again.
THAT is what I see going on. And I don't see any way to disengage from speaking against it without becoming complicit.
Originally posted by wildtimes
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I've recently learned that many of the Pentecostal and Evangelical preachers DID get limited theological education.
It's been shown that atheists and agnostics and others have MORE KNOWLEDGE of the Bible than many of the preachers who are on stage in these mega-churches.
They work by using standard formulas of "entrancement" - could be also called "enchantment" or "bewitching", actually - using music of various styles, atmosphere, and buildings that are quickly constructed and easily left behind when their congregations get too big. They want the house packed - much more effective than a few people scattered among the seats - they preach sermons that teach both GUILT and HOPE, alternately.....
get the people hypnotized using the same techniques as any Illusionist would do -
they prey on people who want to feel good about themselves by giving money, while at the same time they reinforce the guilt and shame that those people harbor - and constantly remind them of it.
It's a scam - can be deconstructed and analyzed - the really talented ones tweak and orchestrate and choreograph the whole thing masterfully - and the people don't see it for what it is. They don't want to. If or when they finally do, they leave.
The claim for the restoration of the offices of prophet and apostle is significant. The office of pastor and teacher is based upon the careful study of the Bible. There is a certain amount of equality and accountability with the Bible teacher. If one disagrees with the teacher, both sides can study together what the Bible passage says. But how does one respond to: “The Lord told me to do this” or “Thus says the Lord….”? Unless one can claim a similar direct link to the Holy Spirit, how can one challenge this? One runs the risk of defying the direct will of God or worse yet submitting to spiritual deception. The risk in the restoration of the governing ministries is that church authority affects doctrine, worship, and ultimately our relationship with God.
When the clergy takes the stance that they are in direct, one-on-one, communication with God and a congregation believes it - then the door is open to all manner of hijinks by the clergy.
They are to Christianity what Steve Colbert is to conservatism.