Sunday, June 21, 2020

On the subject of "Black Lives Matter," Antifa, racism and such

We'll be taking a closer look (with many links to other resources) at the BLM organization that the media has placed center stage and address some pertinent issues that can hardly be ignored. First, some basics.

Racial conflict has been prophesied for the latter days.

“For nation (ethnos) will rise against nation (ethnos), and kingdom against kingdom, and in various places there will be famines and earthquakes." ~ Matthew 24:7

It must be said that people naturally divide in their bias or affections along lines of race, and also with respect to relative wealth, and sports competitors, and geographical differences, even within small towns. Folks hate on those who live on the other side of the tracks, or the other side of the river or the holler or the hedge. Folks favor their "tribe" or gang over any other, and if there is no obvious point of distinction they tend to invent them, clothing style, hand signs, tattoos, whatever it takes to draw the line between "us" and "them." It's human nature, the carnal nature of man. This should be given due consideration when you're watching and listening and thinking about what's going on in the world.

The Lord Himself has divided men based upon racial heritage, but this is not technically a "color" thing. Consider Cain and Abel, and how Abel found approval but Cain did not, and he became the first murderer. Consider the offspring of Noah and how the world was repopulated through Shem, Ham, and Japheth. Ham's son Canaan was cursed but this not technically a color thing either. When the Lord God chose from Shem's lineage the man Abraham for a special blessing, then chose between his sons favoring Isaac over Ishmael, these were racist acts, according to modern interpretation. When the Lord chose between Isaac's sons, He favored Jacob over Esau. Again, racist. When the Most High God chose to have offspring with Mary, was He "discriminating against" Charlotte, Frida, and Prisha and their respective lines?

20 But who are you, O man, to answer back to God? Will what is molded say to its molder, “Why have you made me like this?” 21 Has the potter no right over the clay, to make out of the same lump one vessel for honorable use and another for dishonorable use? ~ Romans 9:20-21


This matter of judging the Most High God is what The Adversary Satan does, who is the accuser. Ask yourself, who invented judgment if not the Creator of all things? Who gets to say what is right and what is wrong if not the One Who invented morality itself? Anyone who accuses The One Who defines justice of being unjust is not thinking rightly but is resolutely walking in darkness and blindly following the father of lies. 

How is it supposed to be for the Lord's people today when it comes to the matter of how people should be treated?

So then, while we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of the faith. ~ Galatians 6:10

For some more refinement in the matter of favorable relationships, check out Romans chapters 3 and 11. The sovereign God has a plan - and its a GOOD one! I can hardly keep myself from rejoicing about that on every reminder! It should be noted that there are those among us that are called, tares (or, weeds), in the Bible, and thorns and thistles. Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 and Genesis 3:18.

38 The field is the world, and the good seed is the sons of the kingdom. The weeds are the sons of the evil one, 39 and the enemy who sowed them is the devil. The harvest is the end of the age, and the reapers are angels. ~ Matthew 13:38-39


Here's my personal testimony about how the Lord used me to discipline a man with a racial bias who was ministering in the churches - when I was 13 years old and not qualified by anyone's natural reckoning. Grinding at The Mill - A Miller's Testimony

Regarding the ongoing racial conflicts in the USA, It must be said that every time it is implied that black or white people are opposing as unified groups there is a covert agenda lurking somewhere behind that seriously flawed premise. It's rhetoric, language designed to have a persuasive or impressive effect on its audience but which is lacking a sound and rational basis. Emotionally charged statements are being made that fail to account for the reality of diversity within groups. But this is how the masses are steered, with the framing of highly charged issues with error ensured by vast over-simplification.

If someone cries "victim" loudly enough folks rally around for support. Whether or not they actually are a victim or merely a victimizer themselves is generally of little concern to those who rally around them. "Virtue signaling" is a thing, and when any benefit is perceived, the leaches like the BLM folks will attach themselves to where the energy is focused and hijack it in short order for exploitation.

Here's a piece with some interesting observations:
Hitler's Brownshirts used Antifa tactics to overthrow Germany's Republic; D-Day began rescue of Europe: "A Struggle to Preserve our Republic, our Religion & our Civilization"-FDR, June 6, 1944

About the individuals who are stirring up trouble in cities and towns across the country, as we have said before, we believe many of them are programmed agent provocateurs, black and white alike. To accomplish the goals of the elite (programmers) our cultures and nations have to be destabilized and the people made vulnerable, numb, and dependent. More people have to be made ready to accept the 2 beasts and the mark of the beast, of Revelation 13. That is the context within which time will be reset, as we understand the Bible to say, with the holy spirit bearing witness.

Now, about the organization called "Black Lives Matter," we gave it some attention back in October of 2018.

Our YT Vid: Hands Up! Part 3 - Social Activism Psy-Ops

Here's a worthy read with some well-stated observations: "There’s an effort to get me fired at Cornell for criticism of Black Lives Matter" by Prof. William A. Jacobson - "This is not just about me. It’s about the intellectual freedom and vibrancy of Cornell and higher education institutions and society. Op-ed."

Quoting the above: "This is not going to end well unless people of good conscience, who support black lives but not the Black Lives Movement as it was founded and currently operates, to speak up and refuse to cower in fear."

Quoting the above: "Of course, I did not criticize “those protesting for justice for Black Americans,” I criticized the Black Lives Matters Movement and the rioting and looting and cultural purge."


I note that even the Dean of the law school can't think straight. I also note that, since he is a professor, he has a bias when it comes to what constitutes "intellectual freedom." "The Truth" has not been welcome in such places for as long as I can remember.

On a related subject, here's a post by blogger, The Vigilant Citizen: University Professor Loses Admin Job For Stating That “Men Cannot Get Pregnant”

Here's another worthy read.

3 Reasons Black Lives Matter Is Incompatible With Biblical Christianity

The conclusion: "So, #BlackLivesMatter benefits from two epidemics in our culture today: ignorance and apathy."

The afa.net article gives attention to intersectionalism like we do in our YT video linked above. To embrace BLM is to embrace intersectionalism. Intersectionalism bundles the issues together. Accept one, accept all. It's one thing to support people who are oppressed or abused and it's quite another to support the leading of people in rebellion against our Maker and Judge. In case you haven't read Romans 1:24-32 lately, this is about sin. And, about what is an abomination. The Bible is not ambiguous about that. BLM is actively leading a rebellion against the Most High God.

Co-conspirators: Mass media, nearly all politicians, pollsters, celebrities (YT and entertainment industry, sports franchises...) who have so much influence, the bots that tweet, write news and opinion articles and every kind of agents and agencies employed covertly to influence the writings and videos of real people through manipulating the show of approval.

Here's a recent development. Tel Aviv to recognize same-sex and interfaith couples - "Tel Aviv-Jaffa Mayor Ron Huldai made the announcement, in honor of the city’s Pride Week, on Sunday."

Also:  Supreme Court says gay, transgender workers protected by law - "The Supreme Court ruled Monday that a landmark civil rights law protects gay, lesbian and transgender people from discrimination in employment, a resounding victory for LGBT rights from a conservative court." This is shameful. This is giving SPECIAL protection and favor to those who reject and offend the Most High God - which is discrimination against those who choose to obey God. This is a cursed nation.

Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, The people whom He has chosen for His own inheritance. ~ Psalm 33:12

This Supreme Court ruling means that everyone who chooses to conduct their business according to the law of the land is going to be sinning. This is when the light shining from both Acts 5:29 and Romans 13 illuminates our choices. We must obey God rather then men.

The First Amendment reads: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances."

The Supreme Court is not Congress and they are not making a law. This body represents the highest court of the Judicial Branch of the US Government. "The Justices of the Supreme Court, who can overturn unconstitutional laws, are nominated by the president and confirmed by the Senate." And, they can apparently overturn CONSTITUTIONAL laws, also - even the first amendment to the constitution. If you're honest, you should be able to admit that "constitutional rights" have been suspended for a long time now. I understood that Americans were sold out to the UN when Michael New was court-martialed. I understood that America was not what I was led to believe when I read some very informative books on the history of the founding of America, and when I later saw the evidence presented in Chris Pinto's excellent documentaries.

But my interest is not really in national politics or its history. I don't look to the institutions of men for justice. I look to the One Who is Just, trusting Him whose love is unfathomable. The problem we face today is not the injustice of a corrupt government that is failing us in a time of crisis. The problem here that needs to be fixed is not cultural or racial. It's you and I. It is personal, and spiritual. The Lord will have an obedient people, who love Him in truth. The question is whether or not you and I will be among them. 

In closing, here's a passage of scripture that Aaron was inspired with as he was reading what I had written here. May it speak to you as it does to us.
 
43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust. 46 For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Do not even the tax collectors do the same? 47 And if you greet only your brothers, what more are you doing than others? Do not even the Gentiles do the same? 48 You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect. ~ Matthew 5: 43-48

2 comments:

  1. Any opinion about rampant police brutality or the murders of innocent people at the hands of law enforcement officers, which is the root of all these protests?

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    1. A strong opinion. That is one part of a much larger picture, a picture that is distorted by framing the conversation and limiting the perspective

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