Yea, much to my shock, I began to observe some of these same, seemingly disturbing trends and elements on X (formally known as Twitter) now that Elon Musk has taken over the site. For instance, right after the terrorist organization Hamas had brutally murdered hundreds of Israelis on Oct. 7th, I started to notice some VERY unsettling hashtag trends on the site such as: #Israel/Nazism and the like, and numerous other antisemitic comments and posts that were quite alarming, to say the least. Some were from idiots on the left, but then I started to realize that I had never noticed that much antisemitism on Twitter before. EVER! Which led me to believe, that there very well may have been something more to it, and that it was much more subtle at its roots. As we all know, the site has become much more right-leaning (although in all fairness, much more free-speech oriented) since the Musk takeover. In other words, there very well may have been more to it then just what meets the eye. (When you really think it through). Just sayin'...
“When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in a flag and carrying a cross.”
For whatever its worth, I can't help but disagree with the narrator's lumping in Oral Roberts with the other Televangelists in this video. In all fairness, Roberts (to the best of my knowledge) NEVER (at least not directly) aligned himself with the Christian Right. In that respect, he was one of the only Christian Evangelists like this. The same with Joel Osteen. In fact, Oral Roberts and Joel Osteen, whether you personally agree with their particular teachings (or like them) or not, are probably responsible for giving more people hope, and preventing suicides, then all the other Televangelists combined...
(Except, in the end, when Oral's son Richard started sending out these seemingly bizarre letters, stating something to the effect, that if you didn't send them more money, his father was going to die! Which seemed to eventually do in the ministry). Just sayin'...
David Pakman's take on a possible explanation as to how Hamas penetrated Israel's Iron Dome in the brutal terrorist attacks on Oct. 7th. VERY interesting. Link here...
Some very interesting stuff here, that really makes you think, at least...
One particularly REALLY interesting thing here, that definitely caught my attention,
is when Ms. Manuchehri was asked a question in relation to "Ascended Masters" like Jesus, Buddha, etc. Here's part of that transcript discussion. And of course, it definitely seems contrary to the mainstream (and especially the Evangelical) Christian belief, in relation to Jesus, at least. But also, she mentions something equally as interesting in relation to souls in general...
Alex Ferrari 47:08
So let me ask you, what is the process for an Ascended Master, a Jesus, a Buddha, a yoga Nanda Baba Ji, these kinds of these kinds of historical characters that we have, we've known some within this last century, like Yogananda but then some more famous, the hardest man working in television, I would always say is, is Jesus, he shows up at every near death experience. Not every bit I'm joking. But like those, if it's appropriate, he shows up or, or Shiva or these kind of these, these beings. What is their? Like? What access do they have? Do they not want to come back? Or they do come back? It's just a help. What is your experience with them?
Marie Manuchehri 47:53
Well, they don't want to come back. They're so big, you know, their energy is so huge now that they don't want to reduce their vibration or their frequency or their consciousness to enter into a physical form. Because even when you and I incarnated to Earth, we didn't bring all of our soul with us, we can only bring parts that can be helpful and parts that want healing. Because we would go crazy if we brought all of our consciousness, but an incredible expansion for, for compassion is what creates Ascended Masters, and self compassion. So like you are an old soul. And I think the planet is like 50% Old Souls and 50% young souls, approximately. and younger souls are learning compassion, older souls are learning self compassion. So once you've learned compassion, so significantly like you and I, you know, if there was a hardened criminal, of course, we want them to go to jail, but we hope they're eating organic food and getting therapy and it's safe for them there. That's right. But because we're on Earth, I'm sure we're working on self compassion and ascended masters have learned how to combine their compassion for all Creation throughout the universes and to have compassion for themselves to that's what I sense their vibration and their frequency.
Obviously, there are some problems with this explanation though, when you consider someone like a Hitler for instance. But I guess, that's another matter, or explanation. Nobody knows EVERYTHING... Although, I would also defer to (another Medium) Allison Dubois' take on dark ('diseased') souls (and where they go) that I have also posted on this blog. That is basically my view...
"Free will is the strongest law in the universe." -This is another very interesting thing she said...
Disclaimer: Some of the ancient and archaic rules mentioned here in the Old Testament (The Hebrew Bible) are just that, ancient. Even though, many of the Jews still observe things such as the Sabbath and the like, just about NONE of them observe the more archaic parts of the mosaic law. Again, one has to keep in mind, most biblical scholars believe that the Torah itself, was written by many different authors, not just by Moses (if he even wrote any part of it at all). That is why you have so many contradictions, as there are more then several schools of thought, and there are more then several sources involved in the writings, with many of those writings coming from oral traditions passed on for hundreds of years, before actually being written down. Many observant Jews are not even anti-abortion (within reason). And most practicing and religious Jews have long moved ahead and progressed from some of those difficult to reconcile, hard ancient rules. (In other words, they're basically smarter then that). As I have mentioned previously, when I lived in Maryland, I would sometimes attend services at a Jewish Community Center, and none of the people there (at least the ones that I knew) were anything like the Christian Right. And this particular Community Center was considered Conservative. They were basically fun loving people. Ironically, in contrast, what the discussion here is about, are those who consider themselves to be part of the radical Christian right. They crazily believe the ENTIRE Bible is the word of God, and pretty much should be taken literally. When most Jews don't even believe that themselves! (Except maybe, with a few exceptions within the Orthodox sect of Judaism). Ironically, just like the radical Islamic extremists in relation to their interpretation of the Koran! What a crazy world we live in man. And this is why so many sensible people are just totally turned off to religion, and especially religious extremists.
Who can blame them really? Or at least, most of them...
With all that being said, I do agree with what they are saying in this video, about many of these fundamentalist, far-right Christian extremist politicians being VERY dangerous. I myself, have no doubt, that many of them don't even honestly believe in what they are saying themselves. They're really just grifters and snake-oil salesmen, with an agenda. Hence (with all due respect) their strong support (currently among most of them) for someone like Donald Trump, who lets face it, is really not even a (sincerely) religious man to begin with...
And as a side note, these beliefs (and influence) often spawns creepy, criminal, psychopaths (and violent) m/f's like Eric Rudolph for instance, as just one extreme example. So I strongly acknowledge myself (also from personal experience) that many of these guys and their (deceitful) ideology are extremely dangerous, in more ways then one...
Holy sh*t! When you look up the definition of political grifter, there's even his freakin' picture man!!! O.M.G. Ya just can't make this sh*t up. (No pun intended).
Brilliant definition though, in Bing Chat GPT. Wow. Check this out...
Okay, being that the image is really small, I copied and pasted the definition here. WAY too good to pass up. It was like divine humor or something. Just had to capture the moment...
A political grifter is a person who uses the political process to enrich themselves by tricking or swindling others. The term “grifter” originally referred to any kind of criminal who used their wits to carry out crimes, such as pickpockets, con artists, and card-sharps. In recent years, pundits have begun using the term “political grifters” to describe people who get into politics, and stay in politics, because they want to line their own pockets. These individuals have no interest in governing or passing laws, and are only in it for the money that they can collect in the form of political donations.
Former Representative Steve LaTourette (R-OH) wrote in Politico about what he called the rise of the “political grifter.” LaTourette claimed that right-wing groups like the Club for Growth, FreedomWorks, and the Tea Party Patriots were “run by men and women who have made millions by playing on the fears and anger about the dysfunction in Washington.”
It’s important to note that the term “grifter” is not a scientifically accurate measurement and is used more as a whimsical comparison.
Hmm? Dig it...
Yea, I remember coming across that somewhat strange passage in Jeremiah mentioned here. It seems to be a favorite, particularly for some of those far-right evangelical preachers (or teachers) who seem to love to quote this, as I guess, it supports their excuse for possibly being that way themselves, and hence, their teaching that we are forgiven by the blood of Jesus, so no big deal. "I really don't have to change, or make restitution for harming someone for being that way." (In other words). Nice one. It's like a cop out. The passage in question (and mentioned in the video) goes like this: "The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked; Who can know it?" -Jer. 17:9. (This is basically, one particular translation). Now, of course, the problem with this (and why it's really strange) in this particular translation at least, is that it seems to apply to everyone's heart. (It's like out of context or something). Which, obviously, cannot be true. How do I know? Well, for one, I know that my heart is not "deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked"! (And therefore, there would be other's as well, which this wouldn't apply to either). Duh. Is there a specific kind of person that this would apply to? ABSOLUTELY.
Of course. (Sociopaths and Psychopaths, for one). I, and I'm sure many others, unfortunately know this for a fact as well. But yea, I always thought that was REALLY interesting (for more reasons then one) whenever I would hear a preacher on T.V. or wherever, quote that verse, as if it applies to EVERYONE. And sort of, get some kind of satisfaction in seemingly using that as an excuse. (Ya know like: "Hey, its in the Bible! We're ALL like that. We got an excuse. So therefore, we all need a savior, because we're all sinners! But we're forgiven by the blood of Jesus, so we're still saved, and still going to heaven!") At least, I would pick up on it. And I don't mean to sound self-righteous either (regarding the 'sinner' thing) but this verse is really a far cry from that. Its about a whole mind-set...
Like a deliberate choice really. Like, deliberately choosing to be evil (and 'wicked') in the true sense of the word. (And sorta' like deceiving yourself). And, we all know, many Christian preachers are often, ironically "deceitful and desperately wicked" in using Jesus (and Christianity) as a form of control, by 'deceiving' their audience to achieve a particular agenda, and to 'deceive' them into sending them money...
But anyway, it seems to me, that the basic premise of this video, is in relation to an unhealthy belief system (if you want to go the Christian route to begin with) versus a healthy, common sense, logical belief system. I agree with this guy, in what he is saying in relation to the other guy (providing his particular teaching or instruction, and his particular version of Christianity) and who just seems to be speaking gibberish really. (And kinda' makes no sense, and is REALLY confusing). And yea, I do agree, that most of this teaching and belief system, is very immature and unhinged, and can definitely be pretty dangerous and damaging. (Especially to those who are seriously listening to it). Psychologically, or otherwise...
It's just a reminder, that Christianity (or any other religion for that matter) and wise, intelligent, common sense spirituality, may not necessarily be the same thing. If it doesn't make sense, or bring you peace of mind (or causes you confusion) leave it...
Or at least, leave the group or congregation that you get a bad feeling about.
Bottom line, trust your gut. If you have one...
And yea, just one last point, that this guy surprisingly (and wisely) seemed to pick up on (that I have also thought about, and found quite interesting myself) much to his credit, is where he uses that story and example from the New Testament (around 35:14 into the video) where the Devil himself actually quotes from the (Hebrew) Bible to Jesus! But sort of like, out of context and all. And then, where Jesus (allegedly) seems to quote it back to him, seemingly in the right context! EXACTLY my point. Brilliant...
Yea, that's why there's a HUGE difference between (man-made) Religion (as there are so many to begin with) and just the simple belief (and acknowledgement) in something that is just beyond our comprehension to understand. Which leads to the next video. But, of course, then the obvious question would then follow, as to how exactly would you therefore address that being? Excellent question! I guess, however you like, but I guess you just better be sure you don't address something that might be malevolent instead of benevolent. I guess, that's sorta' like the premise of the previous video. (And I get it). All I can say, is that in the ancient Hebrew book of Genesis, it was this simple belief: They just simply called him 'El'. (Which in Hebrew means 'God'). When this being allegedly revealed himself to Moses, and then Moses (allegedly) asked him that very same question, he was supposedly given the answer: "I Am Who Am." (Or, "Yahweh"). In other words: "I Am Real".
(And "because I am real, you are real." Or, I guess, "because I exist, you exist."
Or, something like that). Whoa. So I guess, just address him as: "Adonai Elohim"
in Hebrew. Or, "Lord God" in English, I would think. It's freakin' blowin' my mind!!!
What does it all freakin' mean?!!! I don't get it. Okay, enough...
My point (and logic) here though, is that if Jesus is really God to begin with (even if you are not sure if that is really true or not) well then, you would be praying to him anyway, right? (And you're pretty much taking religion right out of the picture, while still sort of acknowledging a monotheistic God, who both religions are at least in agreement, that he sees, knows, and understands all things. And is benevolent).
Get it? Exactly...
And, as they would sometimes say in my Jiu-Jitsu class back on Long Island:
"The rest is mop-up!" So to speak. (Problem solved). Too Deep...
Yea, the book of Revelation is REALLY weird. And most likely not even written by John the Apostle, according to the Introduction in the Official Catholic Bible itself!
But who knows, it could have possibly been written by several different authors. Because, in all fairness (it may be worth noting here) there IS at least one positive passage in this book that is probably one of the most encouraging words in the whole New Testament (that appears to be borrowed, or directly related to several passages in the Hebrew book of Isaiah, at least several hundred years earlier) and it goes like this: "And God shall wipe all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, nor shall there be any more pain: for the former things have passed away." -Rev. 21:4. In contrast, there are several VERY similar passages in the book of Isaiah that also go like this: "He will swallow up death for all time, and the Lord will wipe away tears from all faces, and He will remove the reproach of his people from all the earth; for the Lord has spoken." -Is. 25:8.
"He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away." -Is. 41:10. Interesting, one way or the other. Just sayin'...
Yea, this is a VERY interesting video, for more reasons then one...
When I lived in Maryland, I would sometimes visit this beautiful Jewish community center, and came across this series of books in their library that was like an expose', if you will, on the Dead Sea Scrolls. (From what I remember). When I was reading these books, I came across the thing (discussed in the video) about the ancient Jewish sect known as the Essenes, in relation to the scrolls and some of those writings. And yea, I immediately recognized the similarities in the writings, that sounded quite like it very well may have been the unadulterated beliefs of the early Christians (pre-Catholicism) and led me to believe that Jesus, and some of the other New Testament characters like John The Baptist, most likely, very well may have been Essenes themselves, or at the very least, very influenced by their beliefs and teachings; or the early religion itself, may very well have been heavily influenced by these teachings and beliefs, in some way, shape, or form... I also remember some passages in the text (that are not specifically in the New Testament) that particularly caught my attention, in relation to the Essenes belief in some kind of spiritual battle in the 'last days' between 'the children of light' and 'the children of darkness'!
"Myths are stories that never happened, but that are always happening."
(Y/T Viewer).
"King Arthur, Robin Hood etc... even more recent characters we certainly call fictional such as Tarzan, Sherlock Holmes and James Bond were all based on multiple real people as well as pre-existing tales. Is it fair to say any of them are real people? Perhaps you can point to one of the influences and say - this is the real one! But is that intellectually honest to say? So if there was an early 1st Century rabbi called Joshua that influenced the mythic one - - can we say he is the "real" Jesus - or just another influence on the story...?" (Y/T Viewer).
"I completely agree. But once the guy with the snake shows up and begins to spout quantum gibberish I think, damn now they've ruined it all and given apologist all the ammo they need to distort this and carry on." (Y/T Viewer).
Hmm?
"The formulator of this was a Titan and one of my favorite logicians. Had he lived in a time with deep influence/debate on Divine Simplicity, I think he would've taken it to the next level by showing an example of it. One can only hope to reach the level of genius he had on a bad day." (Y/T Viewer).
"I was an atheist then an agnostic for about 4.5-5 years, and the genius guy who you are talking about is the one who made me believe in God! He is the mathematician who was a nightmare to the great genius mathematician "David Hilbert" when he said "we are here to know and we shall know!" in a mathematics conference, then just a while after that another great genius (which was a great friend of Einstein) came up with this mind-blowin and scary mathematical theorem!!! Hats off to him. Just let me finish with a quote by another French mathematician after he studied that theorem, he said 'God exists because we know that Math is consistent, however the devil exists because we cannot prove that Math is consistent'! Enjoy." (Y/T Viewer).
The particular subject matter presented in this video, is really irrespective of (and impartial to) any particular monotheistic religion, when you really think about it...
"Imagine, sitting in the comfort of your home thousands of miles away, and then being transported to one of the leading universities to watch and listen to some of the greatest minds debate. The internet is a wonderful thing." (Y/T Viewer).
"A little science distances you from God, but a lot of science brings you nearer to Him. - Louis Pasteur (Founder of microbiology and immunology)." -Y/T Viewer.
"He is not only a spiritual man but also a brilliant man." (Y/T Viewer).
I do have to say though (at least at this point in time) and in all honesty, that I do think the Intelligence failure on the part of the Netanyahu Administration in relation to the Hamas terrorist attacks was kinda' strange. And from what I understand (in stark contrast to most of the American people's reaction to the Bush administration's failure to prevent 9/11 to begin with) the majority of the Israeli people (and much to their credit) do seem to put most of the blame squarely on Netanyahu himself. But of course, without question, also acknowledge that Hamas IS (without a doubt) an evil terrorist organization, and definitely should pay for what they have done.
(With minimal, innocent Palestinian casualties, whenever possible). And that, Hamas should be completely eliminated, for the abomination (and threat) that they are.
(As there is no justification AT ALL for what they have done, nor for the atrocities they have committed). As is my strong opinion as well...
"Great job, thank you for reporting on these events that new generations need to research and understand. If they don't understand how things unfolded they might be on the wrong side of the conflict, just as Germany was in WWII." (Y/T Viewer).
"My great grandfather Labe Gedalja was a Kabbalistic rabbi in the Russian empire. I'm an astrologer. The eclipse of which you speak was right on the Ascendent of the State of Israel on May 14, 1948, 4 pm in Tel Aviv. Israel's Ascendent is 23° Libra, speaking of justice and equality. Long live Israel and long live the Jewish people." (Y/T Viewer).
"For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places." (Y/T Viewer).
Interesting take on this passage from the New Testament of all places. Hmm?
(See below). I have to say though, that I thought the solar eclipse happening right around the time of all these things was REALLY interesting myself. Whew. Coincidence? (Deeper spiritual significance or sign?) Who knows. But either way, that is REALLY some coincidence, if you ask me. Just sayin'...
May not agree with EVERYTHING in this video, but thought it was interesting enough to post here, mostly in part, because it does seem to agree with what I think (and mentioned in a previous post for instance, in relation to the Nazis and the holocaust) and that is, the demonic (or dark spiritual) component that seems to be at play here for some reason. Such as in the case of some of the sick and sadistic atrocities committed by the Nazis (as just one example) and now recently by Hamas. In other words, one way or the other, there seems to be something else going on here, where certain predisposed individuals are deliberately being influenced by something so dark and malevolent, that it defies even natural explanation.
Cannot fully explain it, but that's at least the feeling I get myself, in relation to all these things. As much of it (and the unjustified deep hatred that seems to even defy rational thinking) kinda' makes no sense to begin with. In my opinion anyway...
In other words, is it really because of some deeper divine purpose for good, that this seemingly dark spiritual force is opposed? That would explain allot, if you ask me...
Because, that would mean, that goodness has a mind, and that mind would therefore be benevolent, and would have a purpose. For the absence of light is darkness. But light is greater, and overcomes darkness. But could it possibly be, that the darkness (so to speak) does not want to be overcome, and therefore it opposes the light and its purpose? If true, this would have significant implications for ALL people of good will, is the best I can explain what I am trying to say. And therefore, Israel would sorta' like be a sign, where these things are like, being played out in real time, if you will. "A sign for all peoples." "A light to the nations"?
And maybe, just maybe, if you had special glasses where you could see into the spiritual world, you would be able to see this battle going on (angels of light vs angels of darkness?) and being played out in the natural world. Just something to think about, I guess. But maybe, that is possibly why many in this world have seemed to become like warriors themselves. Just trying to find some kind of explanation here... For instance, could it be, that maybe, just maybe, this world really started out as some kind of experiment? A place where possibly Israel is like, destined to become this "light to the nations" (as foretold by the ancient Hebrew prophet) in an area of the world where like, civilization began? And maybe, could that be why it seems the darkness (so to speak) is so opposed to it? I don't know. Sounds nice. (Would be a miracle if it really happened). Especially, for many of the Jewish people who have been exiled, scattered, and persecuted throughout the world for all these centuries, without a home (and a land) to call their own...
The video commentary/teaching here, does seem to cover and explain allot, as well, about other things that also appears to be quite important, regardless of one's beliefs or views, if you at least have an open mind...
