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Luke 21:1-4 As Jesus looked up, he saw the rich putting their gifts into the temple treasury. ²He also saw a poor widow put in two tiny copper coins. ³“Truly I tell you,” he said, “this poor widow has put in more than all the others. All these people gave their gifts out of their wealth, but she, out of her poverty, put in all she had to live on.

What is paternalism?

A policy or practice of treating or governing people fatherly, mainly by providing for their needs without giving them rights or responsibilities.

Read about this Western civilization tactic in your free time: Freire Pedagogy of the Oppressed.

A review of Freire’s (2005) pedagogy of the oppressed attempts to change dialogue between current oppressive individuals with problem-solving models that allow dialogue that does not negate the actual praxis of communication. Dialogue mediates the entire world. Dialogue should not be reduced to one person depositing ideas while another absorbs those ideas. Dialogue should be authentic because it creates revolution. Freire (2005) maintains valid perspectives and assessments in providing solutions to those disadvantaged.

In addition, the denial of dialogue for the oppressed will create interests for the elite that will control dialogue always to seek to guide, order, and command to maintain their power. Dialogue between the oppressed and leaders could be in danger if avoided, and this does not work for me. Most importantly, dialogue between the oppressed and leaders should be challenged by those who attempt to prohibit its practice. “Cultural Revolution” can create dialogue between leaders and people by consolidating the people in power. Subsequently, if the opportunity for dialogue to consolidate power is not implemented, oppressors will denounce revolutionary leaders, according to my knowledge, experience, and expertise.

Freire (2005) provides a more radical approach to delivering solutions to those underprivileged and disadvantaged. This radical approach must be reshaped by redefining how the oppressed and those in power communicate. There should be a fundamental change in the way that power is distributed to those who are oppressed and elitists who control political organizations, academic institutions, and others. Most importantly, creating two-way conversations between the oppressed and leaders will allow the ‘Cultural Revolution’ to occur.

It may be challenging for some because it can cause a dialogue conflict. However, this can lead to conflict resolution. For communication to be effective between the oppressed and world regulators, change will inevitably occur. Integrating shared power can occur voluntarily or involuntarily because those marginalized are tired of being negatively impacted by those privileged and in power. This makes one wonder what is happening behind the scenes for marginalized people. What are they planning with behind-the-scenes opportunities for them to have shared power with world leaders? We may never know, or will we soon see a change in control? Maybe. Maybe not.

The fall of capitalism is inevitable, but not at the expense of dethroning God, as Karl Marx attenuates his perception of the fall of capitalism. It is essential to consider the oppressor and the oppressed, but the only word that should come to mind is liberation for the downtrodden. Creating solutions centered on individual empowerment while remaining authentic to self is essential. Empowering individuals allows them to push forward from oppression, as no one wants to hear about oppression forever. For this reason, some individuals need to be motivated to eliminate the critical race theory.

On the other hand, many would love to hear about the testimonies of civil rights leaders and their fight for freedom. There should be a balance that will empower those who are oppressed to focus on approaches that recover the empowerment of mental health and financial literacy to refuel them for success and opportunity, long-term supportive resources that aid in independence from being oppressed, and many other forms of approaches to help sustain individuals away from being victims of oppression.

Empowerment is the key to success; if a person changes their thinking, one can change their entire life from the snares of the oppressor.

If a person or group controls people’s communication, can they control the outcome? Why, or why not?

Romans 12:2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by renewing your mind. Then, you can test and approve God’s good, pleasing, and perfect will.

Psalm 106:36-39 They worshiped their idols, which became a snare to them. They sacrificed their sons and their daughters to false gods. They shed innocent blood, the blood of their sons and daughters, whom they sacrificed to the idols of Canaan, and the land was desecrated by their blood. ³⁹They defiled themselves by what they did; by their deeds, they prostituted themselves.

In an article that discusses psychologist and NGO participation, “The Ethics of Interrogation and the American Psychological Association: A Critique of Policy and Process,” by Brad Olson, Stephen Soldz, and Martha Davis

The article discusses the risks of harm associated with psychologist participation in interrogations at detention centers. Psychologists and non-governmental organizations disagree with the harm generated by these interrogations. A Task Force on Psychological Ethics and National Security (PENS) was developed and established with military and Department of Defense psychologists; anyone can see the bias for this psychologist to cause harm to detainees, being that they work for the government. Why would they feel the need to minimize damage when seeking information? In contrast, imagine other psychologists becoming members of PENS; they would have minimal motive to cause harm to detainees. NGOs, also called non-government organizations ‘observers independent,’ disagree with the abuse. The article mentions the lack of evidence to continue in support of these interrogations,

“There is no evidence that practicing psychologists. have any special qualifications for whistleblowing, or are any more likely to do so than others.”

One who reveals something covert or who informs against another is considered whistleblowing (Merriam Dictionary). The psychologist recruited for PEN’s main goal was to secure national security, which could lead to them causing harm to detainees. PENS reports would have consistencies. However, their lack of minimizing harm during these interrogations caused them to demonstrate a questionable foundation of maintaining ethics in the American Psychological community. In addition, the ‘war on terror’ needed to involve military and Department of Defense psychologists, according to PENS.

The main issue with PENS reports, including but not limited to their goal objectives, shows that they are in the business of being prejudiced or biased in favor of partiality (Wordnik), the needed participation of military intelligence, and The Department of Defense psychologists to interrogate detainees. Many believe that the continuation of the war of communication for ‘psychologist-involved interrogations’ could lead to some unethical, unwarranted, and harmful practices being forced on detainees. The article concluded that APA believed there should be no new ethical rules for whatever reason it may be prohibited from discussing during task force discussions.

Isaiah 5:20 Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter.

Let’s talk about non-governmental organizations (NGOs) ‘ involvement in this issue involving whistle-blowing PENS.

Let’s Talk about Western Civilization.

Donations from Supporters of LGBTQ communities can influence the way bills are being passed in Congress. Companies like Walmart, CVS, AT&T, and Comcast (Xfinity) impact legislation through donations. It is essential to understand how this can create disparities among minority groups. No organization should be able to control laws just because they have capital.

Global Poverty Industry

James 1:13 When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He tempt anyone. But each one is tempted when, by his evil desires, he is lured away and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin, and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.

What is Fascism?

Fascist is comprised of the world’s most notorious leaders who value the authoritarian position of one individual over an entire group of people. A fascist individual supports extreme nationalism, militarism, and the supremacy of both the nation and the single, influential leader over the individual citizen.

Let’s Look at Poverty Inc. in full detail.

Let’s talk about pagan holidays and pagans. Pagan holidays explained. Compilation of Pagan Holidays. Read this one specifically concerning pagan holidays. Pagan Explained

What is paganism?

Paganism is a polytheist belief that does not believe in the God of Abraham, which is Jesus Christ. Paganism Explained. Polytheist/polytheism is the belief in many other Gods. Polytheist Explained. Read this one compilation concerning polytheism. Polytheism Read this one compilation concerning paganism. Overview of Paganism

Don’t read Wikipedia because it is always inaccurate; anyone can edit it using Wikipedia. They are an unreliable source, as is anything that is a Wiki. God wants us to study his word and avoid Godless chatter. Let’s not celebrate pagan holidays, okay?

2 Timothy 2:15-19 NIV “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and correctly handles the word of truth. Avoid godless chatter because those who indulge in it will become increasingly ungodly. Their teaching will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus, who have departed from the truth. They say that the resurrection has already taken place, and they destroy the faith of some. Nevertheless, God’s solid foundation stands firm, sealed with this inscription: “The Lord knows those who are his” and “Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from wickedness.”

Catholics practice paganism

Next, let’s discuss Voodoo as a religion. It is a monotheistic religion that believes in a single God, contrary to polytheistic, which believes in multiple Gods. It started due to Africans that had been enslaved and transported to be colonialized into long-term slavery.

Having access to God is incredible when you focus on the promises of God. We should value the access we have to God.

Ephesians 2:18-22 Through him, we both have access to the Father by one Spirit. Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of his household, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone. The whole building is joined together in him and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord. And in him, you, too, are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit.

John 14:6 Jesus answered, “I am the way, truth, and life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

Exodus 29:44-45 “So I will consecrate the tent of meeting and the altar and consecrate Aaron and his sons to serve me as priests. Then, I will dwell among the Israelites and be their God.

Psalm 65:4 Blessed are those you choose and bring near to live in your courts! We are filled with the good things of your house, of your holy temple.

Ephesians 2:18 Through him, we both have access to the Father by one Spirit.

Now, Let’s Talk about the LBGTQ community, specifically transgender people.

Recently, Caitlin Jenner, a well-known transformed transgender male, including but not limited to an American decathlete who won a gold medal at the 1976 Olympic Games in Montreal, spoke about the Fairness First Bill. The Fairness First is HR Bill 4401 will enable the “Fairness Doctrine of 2019”. Let’s read the “Fairness Doctrine 2011“

Let’s Talk About HR Bill 4401 and Caitlyn Jenner Support Levels

What are some advantages and disadvantages of HR Bill 4401?

1st Amendment could eradicate and eliminate some forms of “Freedom of Speech” with the HR 4401 bill derived from the “Fairness Doctrine 2011“

A Pew research study gives information about government censoring information. The study found that 48% of 11,178 adults say the government should take steps to restrict false information.

What method was used in this data collection?

How would anyone know if the information is false if they are only relying on the government to advise them on its reliability of how false or accurate it may be⁉

Government officials are neither physicians nor scientists or Ph. D.s, so how can they advise on what is false and true when they are not experts on the topic?

Some of this information goes beyond my understanding and makes me wonder what has happened to the critical thinkers and children of God who discerned.

Do you believe that if some people don’t care enough to understand the word of God, they’ll never understand what’s happening in the world?

Mark 4:11-12 “And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all these things are done in parables: that seeing they may see, and not perceive, and hearing they may hear, and not understand; lest at any time they should be converted, and their sins should be forgiven them.”

Mark 5:1-20 When Jesus asked him, “What is your name?” “My name is Legion,” he replied, “for we are many.” ¹⁰And he repeatedly begged Jesus not to send them out of the area.

Matthew 8:31 And there was a good way off from them a herd of many swine feeding. So the devils besought him, saying, If thou cast us out, suffer us to go away into the herd of swine.

“If you’re saying a person has many demons, many spirits, the only way to refer to that is to say ‘they/them,’” Goodacre said. “It simply doesn’t make any grammatical sense to say it any other way.” He is a professor of religious studies at Duke University.

Mark 16:9-20 [The earliest manuscripts and other ancient witnesses do not have verses 9–20.] When Jesus rose early on the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had driven seven demons. She went and told those who had been with him and who were mourning and weeping. When they heard that Jesus was alive and that she had seen him, they did not believe it.

In what ways can the LGBTQ community, specifically transgender people, continue to remain supposedly authentic while respecting the boundaries of others?

Luke 8:30-31 And Jesus asked him, saying, what is thy name? And he said, Legion: because many devils were entered into him. And they besought him that he would not command them to go out into the deep.

Luke 11:14-20 Jesus was driving out a demon that was mute. When the demon left, the man who had been mute spoke, and the crowd was amazed. But some said, “By Beelzebul, the prince of demons, he is driving out demons.” Others tested him by asking for a sign from heaven. Jesus knew their thoughts and said to them: “Any kingdom divided against itself will be ruined, and a house divided against itself will fall. If Satan is divided against himself, how can his kingdom stand? I say this because you claim that I drive out demons by Beelzebul. Now, if I drive out demons by Beelzebul, by whom do your followers drive them out? So then, they will be your judges. But if I drive out demons by the finger of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you.

Ephesians 4:17-28 So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking. They are darkened in their understanding and separated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them due to the hardening of their hearts. Having lost all sensitivity, they have given themselves over to sensuality so as to indulge in every kind of impurity, and they are full of greed. That, however, is not the way of life you learned when you heard about Christ and were taught in him in accordance with the truth that is in Jesus. You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness. Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body. “In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold. Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to share with those in need.

2 Timothy 3:1-5 But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the sound, treacherous, rash, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God— having a form of godliness but denying its power. Have nothing to do with such people.

Choosing God gives you the ability to go FROM:

Victim to Victorious

Psalms 18:1-6 : “I love You, O LORD, my strength.” The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, My God, my rock, in whom I take refuge; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. I call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised, And I am saved from my enemies. The cords of death encompassed me, And the torrents of ungodliness terrified me. The cords of Sheol surrounded me; The snares of death confronted me. In my distress, I called upon the LORD, And cried to my God for help; He heard my voice out of His temple, And my cry for help before Him came into His ears.

Defeated to Overcomer:

1 John 5:4 for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.

Doubt and unbelief put you UNDER to have Faith and Hope that put you OVER in life. Worrying about obtaining Peace that transcends all understanding

Philippians 4:7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

Being hated to have the Favor of God will open doors no man can open or close.

Revelation 3:7: “To the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: These are the words of him who is holy and true, who holds the key of David. What he opens, no one can shut, and what he shuts, no one can open.

Remember, God loves you and will always provide for you. Even the wealth of the wicked is stored up for the righteous, even when things get complicated. Remember, God brought you.

Proverbs 13:22 : A good person leaves an inheritance for their children’s children, but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous.

God takes care of us, so put all those worries to rest.

Matthew 6:26-27 : “Look at the birds of the air, that they do not sow, nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not worth much more than they? “And who of you, by being worried, can add a single hour to his life?

Since God cares for the birds, remember that each time you hear a bird chirp, it’s a reminder of God taking care of you.

Embrace the promises of God now and later because His word will accomplish its goals, and trust the process.

Isaiah 55:11 So is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.

When analyzing the support of the lgbt and transgender population included the support of the World Economic Forum (WEF) through a survey that consisted of the support of multiple countries:

Protection from the discrimination of government
Allowed to use the same restroom as the sex they identify
Allowed to have surgery so their bodies match their identity
allowed to marry the person of their sex
Allowed to conceive or give birth to children
Allowed to adopt children

This article was published in 2017 and have incorporated over 20 countries that have supported the the ideologies of the WEF here. Although this was published in 2017, many businesses still supported these ideologies because of policies they created that supported WEF. Don’t be deceived these business are being compensated to support the the rebellion that goes against God.

2 Thessalonians 2:3-4 Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition; Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God.

The enemy will do things that will attempt to distract the children from the word of truth. Do not be alarmed when you see children of the devil attempt to convince even the elect of those things that goes against God through ideologies that support Satan.

2 Timothy 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

James 1:12-18 Great blessings belong to those who are tempted and remain faithful! After they have proved their faith, God will give them the reward^[^a^] of eternal life. God promised this to all people who love him. Whenever you feel tempted to do something bad, you should not say, “God is tempting me.” Evil cannot tempt God, and God himself does not tempt anyone. You are tempted by the evil things you want. Your own desire leads you away and traps you. Your desire grows inside you until it results in sin. Then the sin grows bigger and bigger and finally ends in death.

Always accept the truth because the word of God gives you truth. The WEF are only a group of puppets being utilized to ignite fear in the hearts and lives of the Children of God. Keep hope alive and trust in the truth of God’s word.

Revelation 16:13-15 Then I saw three impure spirits that looked like frogs; they came out of the mouth of the dragon, out of the mouth of the beast and out of the mouth of the false prophet. They are demonic spirits that perform signs, and they go out to the kings of the whole world, to gather them for the battle on the great day of God Almighty. “Look, I come like a thief! Blessed is the one who stays awake and remains clothed, so as not to go naked and be shamefully exposed.”

Let’s Talk About how Vaccines correlation between the mental health of the lgbt and transgender population.

Let’s examine the scientific method used to analyze the lgbt youth and mental health here in a May 2016 published article by Russell., et., al “Mental Health in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Youth”. This article discusses mental health compared to the general population and how according to the authors “chronic stressors related to their stigmatized identities, including victimization, prejudice, and discrimination” influences mental health disparities amongst the lgbt and transgender youth.

The risks factors of these mental health disparities include:

Family conflict or child maltreatment
Score higher on compromised mental health
Conflict with parents, substance use
Discrimination
Bullying, family rejection, mental health vulnerability
Lack of social support from school, family and faith communities
Victimization on negative outcomes
LGB-based victimization report higher levels of depression, suicidal ideation, suicide attempts, substance use, and truancy
School policies and programs, family acceptance, dating, and the ability to come out and be out.
Limited access to romantic partners, minority stressors specific to pursuing relationships with same-sex partners, and the restriction of same-sex romantic behavior in educational settings
Steer youth to other social settings, such as bars and clubs, that may increase risk for poor health and health behavior (Mustanski et al. 2014)
Coming out puts youth at greater risk for verbal and physical harassment (D’Augelli et al. 2002, Kosciw et al. 2014) and the loss of close friends (D’Augelli 2003, Diamond & Lucas 2004)
Studies have documented higher psychiatric disorders among LGB adults living in US states that banned marriage for same-sex couples (Hatzenbuehler et al. 2010) and higher psychological distress for LGB adults

Protective Factors

LGB youth who retained friends after disclosing their sexual identity had higher levels of self-esteem, lower levels of depressive symptomatology, and fewer suicidal thoughts than those who had lost friends as a result of coming out

Luhtanen 2002 and Morris et al., 2001indicated that studies of adults who disclose their sexual identities to others show positive psychosocial adjustment and greater social support from family members (D’Augelli 2002).

Let’s discuss the change in diagnosing the lgbt and transgender population with mental disorders to it not being mental disorders with the American Psychiatry Association.

In what ways does vaccines influence mental health disorders?

According to a Psychiatric Times article “Viruses can be directly neurotoxic and induce apoptosis or programmed cell death in susceptible brain cells. Imagine if this were to happen in utero during early neurodevelopment. If too many or certain types of critical cells in certain brain circuits (or in areas that would ultimately become circuits) were killed, it could lead to long-term behavioral, cognitive, and emotional consequences. One might wonder why the effect would not be noted early on instead of later in life as occurs with many severe mental illnesses that manifest in the late teens and early 20s. It may be that the effects are subtle early on, and other cells/circuits compensate, but with further specialization, development, and demand-as well as additional insults to the brain…”

According to the Trevor Project and Mental Health Disparities Across Social Identities

Bisexual Youth
- Data shows that bisexual youth, or those who have the capacity to form attraction and/or relationships to more than one gender, report higher rates of depressed mood, bullying, sexual assault, and physical harm.
- According to The Trevor Project’s analysis of CDC data, almost half (48%) of bi young people seriously considered attempting suicide in the past year, and 27% attempted suicide. Among gay or lesbian youth, 37% seriously considered suicide and 19% attempted. And among straight youth, 14% seriously considered suicide and 6% attempted suicide.
- These suicide risk disparities among bi youth also remain constant across gender identity and race/ethnicity.
Transgender and Nonbinary Youth
- Transgender and nonbinary youth face elevated risk for depression, thoughts of suicide, and attempting suicide compared to youth who are cisgender and straight, including cisgender members of the LGBTQ community.
- A 2020 peer-reviewed study by The Trevor Project’s researchers, published in the Journal of Adolescent Health, found that transgender and nonbinary youth were 2 to 2.5 times as likely to experience depressive symptoms, seriously consider suicide, and attempt suicide compared to their cisgender LGBQ peers.
LGBTQ Youth of Color
- The Trevor Project’s 2022 national survey found that LGBTQ youth of color reported higher rates of attempting suicide than their white peers in the past year. Among the nearly 34,000 LGBTQ youth surveyed, 12% of white youth attempted suicide compared to 21% of Native/Indigenous youth, 20% of Middle Eastern/Northern African youth,19% of Black youth, 17% of multiracial youth, 16% of Latinx youth, and 12% of Asian/Pacific Islander youth.
- Across race/ethnicity, Native/Indigenous youth who are Two-Spirit/LGBTQ consistently report the highest suicide risk.
  - The Trevor Project’s research has found that they were 2.5 times more likely to report a suicide attempt in the past year (33%) compared to their LGBTQ peers (14%). Additionally, this group is also disproportionately represented in reports of foster care, housing instability, and food insecurity.
- In particular, Black transgender and nonbinary youth report disproportionate rates of suicide risk — with 59% seriously considering suicide and more than 1 in 4 (26%) attempting suicide in the past year.
- These disparities highlight the devastating impacts of historical and ongoing oppression and trauma inflicted on Black, Indigenous, and people of color.

Some Key Risk Factors for LGBTQ Youth Suicide

Minority Stress
- The Minority Stress Model, one of the most predominant theories used to explain mental health disparities experienced by LGBTQ individuals, suggests that experiences of LGBTQ-based victimization — and the internalization of these experiences and anti-LGBTQ messages — can compound and produce negative mental health outcomes and increase suicide risk among LGBTQ individuals (Meyer, 2003).
- A 2021 peer-reviewed study by The Trevor Project’s researchers, published in the American Journal of Community Psychology, found that greater experiences of minority stress experiences are associated with increased odds of attempting suicide. LGBTQ youth who reported experiencing four types of minority stress — LGBTQ-based physical harm, discrimination, housing instability, and change attempts by parents — were 12 times at greater odds of attempting suicide compared to youth who experienced none.
Rejection and a Lack of Social Support & Affirming Spaces
- Research suggests that among LGBTQ youth, only one-third experience parental acceptance, with an additional one-third experiencing parental rejection, and the final one-third not disclosing their LGBTQ identity until they are adults (Katz-Wise et al., 2015).
- Another study found that LGB young adults who report high levels of parental rejection are eight times more likely to report attempting suicide and six times more likely to report high levels of depression (Ryan et al., 2009).
- Many LGBTQ youth lack access to affirming spaces, with only 55% of LGBTQ youth reporting that their school is LGBTQ-affirming and only 37% saying that their home is LGBTQ-affirming. Fewer than 1 in 3 transgender and nonbinary youth found their home to be gender-affirming and a little more than half (51%) found their school to be affirming. The Trevor Project’s research consistently finds that LGBTQ young people report lower rates of attempting suicide when they have access to LGBTQ-affirming spaces.
Physical Harm & Bullying
- 36% of LGBTQ youth reported that they have been physically threatened or harmed, and those who did attempted suicide at nearly triple the rate of those who did not in the past year.
- The Trevor Project’s research has also found that 52% of LGBTQ youth who were enrolled in middle or high school reported being bullied either in person or electronically in the past year, and those who did had three times greater odds of attempting suicide in the past year.
Discrimination
- 73% of LGBTQ youth report that they had experienced discrimination based on their sexual orientation or gender identity at least once in their lifetime, and those who did attempted suicide at more than twice the rate of those who did not in the past year.
- A 2020 peer-reviewed study by The Trevor Project’s researchers, published in the Journal of Adolescent Health, found that transgender and nonbinary youth who report experiencing discrimination based on their gender identity had more than double the odds of attempting suicide in the past year compared to those who did not experience discrimination based on their gender identity.
Conversion Therapy
- A 2020 peer-reviewed study by The Trevor Project’s researchers, published in the American Journal of Public Health, found that youth who reported undergoing conversion therapy were more than twice as likely to report having attempted suicide and more than 2.5 times as likely to report multiple suicide attempts in the past year.

According to The Trevor Project’s 2022 national survey of nearly 34,000 diverse LGBTQ youth ages 13-24 across the U.S., 17% reported being threatened with or subjected to conversion therapy, including more than 1 in 5 transgender and nonbinary youth and more than 1 in 10 cisgender youth.

In a study narrated by Kevin Wang, at Yale University, published in Frontiers in Psychiatry, reports that “Patients diagnosed with neuropsychiatric disorders like obsessive-compulsive disorder and anorexia nervosa were more likely to have received vaccinations three months prior to their diagnoses…a vaccine takes 15–20 years to be fully approved…the study would “activate anti-vaccine people in a very serious way” and agreed with the study’s assertion that the results are very preliminary and do not establish a cause and effect relationship”

Should America allow people to marry animals too, why or why not⁉

Why is it that blinded difficult perspectives cannot see that there needs to be boundaries implemented?

Well, there are people that want to marry animals and have married ANIMALS should they be allowed to?

Gay pride marriage will lead to people marrying animals

Luke 17:27 “They did eat, they drank, they married wives, they were given in marriage, until the day that Noah entered into the ark, and the flood came, and destroyed them all.”

1 John 2:28-3:10 Children of God And now, little children, abide in him, so that when he appears we may have confidence and not shrink from him in shame at his coming. If you know that he is righteous, you may be sure that everyone who practices righteousness has been born of him. See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him. Beloved, we are God’s children now, and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when he appears we shall be like him, because we shall see him as he is. And everyone who thus hopes in him purifies himself as he is pure. Everyone who makes a practice of sinning also practices lawlessness; sin is lawlessness. You know that he appeared in order to take away sins, and in him there is no sin. No one who abides in him keeps on sinning; no one who keeps on sinning has either seen him or known him. Little children, let no one deceive you. Whoever practices righteousness is righteous, as he is righteous. Whoever makes a practice of sinning is of the devil, for the devil has been sinning from the beginning. The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the works of the devil. No one born of God makes a practice of sinning, for God’s seed abides in him; and he cannot keep on sinning, because he has been born of God. By this it is evident who are the children of God, and who are the children of the devil: whoever does not practice righteousness is not of God, nor is the one who does not love his brother.

Why is it so hard for you to see bible prophesy coming true right before you very eyes?

Genesis 9:16 Whenever the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and all living creatures of every kind on the earth.

What is eschatology?

1 Corinthians 11:3 But I want you to realize that the head of every man is Christ, and the head of the woman is man, and the head of Christ is God.

Matthew 18:6-14 But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea. Woe unto the world because of offences! for it must needs be that offences come; but woe to that man by whom the offence cometh! Wherefore if thy hand or thy foot offend thee, cut them off, and cast them from thee: it is better for thee to enter into life halt or maimed, rather than having two hands or two feet to be cast into everlasting fire. And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: it is better for thee to enter into life with one eye, rather than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire. Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven. For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost. How think ye? if a man have an hundred sheep, and one of them be gone astray, doth he not leave the ninety and nine, and goeth into the mountains, and seeketh that which is gone astray? And if so be that he find it, verily I say unto you, he rejoiceth more of that sheep, than of the ninety and nine which went not astray. Even so it is not the will of your Father which is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish.

Ezekiel 2-3 He said to me, “Son of man,^[^a^] stand up on your feet and I will speak to you.” As he spoke, the Spirit came into me and raised me to my feet, and I heard him speaking to me. He said: “Son of man, I am sending you to the Israelites, to a rebellious nation that has rebelled against me; they and their ancestors have been in revolt against me to this very day. The people to whom I am sending you are obstinate and stubborn. Say to them, ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says.’ And whether they listen or fail to listen—for they are a rebellious people—they will know that a prophet has been among them. And you, son of man, do not be afraid of them or their words. Do not be afraid, though briers and thorns are all around you and you live among scorpions. Do not be afraid of what they say or be terrified by them, though they are a rebellious people. You must speak my words to them, whether they listen or fail to listen, for they are rebellious. But you, son of man, listen to what I say to you. Do not rebel like that rebellious people; open your mouth and eat what I give you.” Then I looked, and I saw a hand stretched out to me. In it was a scroll, which he unrolled before me. On both sides of it were written words of lament and mourning and woe.

3 And he said to me, “Son of man, eat what is before you, eat this scroll; then go and speak to the people of Israel.” So I opened my mouth, and he gave me the scroll to eat. Then he said to me, “Son of man, eat this scroll I am giving you and fill your stomach with it.” So I ate it, and it tasted as sweet as honey in my mouth. He then said to me: “Son of man, go now to the people of Israel and speak my words to them. You are not being sent to a people of obscure speech and strange language, but to the people of Israel— not to many peoples of obscure speech and strange language, whose words you cannot understand. Surely if I had sent you to them, they would have listened to you. But the people of Israel are not willing to listen to you because they are not willing to listen to me, for all the Israelites are hardened and obstinate. But I will make you as unyielding and hardened as they are. I will make your forehead like the hardest stone, harder than flint. Do not be afraid of them or terrified by them, though they are a rebellious people.” And he said to me, “Son of man, listen carefully and take to heart all the words I speak to you. Go now to your people in exile and speak to them. Say to them, ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says,’ whether they listen or fail to listen.” Then the Spirit lifted me up, and I heard behind me a loud rumbling sound as the glory of the Lord rose from the place where it was standing. It was the sound of the wings of the living creatures brushing against each other and the sound of the wheels beside them, a loud rumbling sound. The Spirit then lifted me up and took me away, and I went in bitterness and in the anger of my spirit, with the strong hand of the Lord on me. I came to the exiles who lived at Tel Aviv near the Kebar River. And there, where they were living, I sat among them for seven days—deeply distressed.

Ezekiel’s Task as Watchman At the end of seven days the word of the Lord came to me: “Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the people of Israel; so hear the word I speak and give them warning from me. When I say to a wicked person, ‘You will surely die,’ and you do not warn them or speak out to dissuade them from their evil ways in order to save their life, that wicked person will die for their sin, and I will hold you accountable for their blood. But if you do warn the wicked person and they do not turn from their wickedness or from their evil ways, they will die for their sin; but you will have saved yourself. “Again, when a righteous person turns from their righteousness and does evil, and I put a stumbling block before them, they will die. Since you did not warn them, they will die for their sin. The righteous things that person did will not be remembered, and I will hold you accountable for their blood. But if you do warn the righteous person not to sin and they do not sin, they will surely live because they took warning, and you will have saved yourself.” The hand of the Lord was on me there, and he said to me, “Get up and go out to the plain, and there I will speak to you.” So I got up and went out to the plain. And the glory of the Lord was standing there, like the glory I had seen by the Kebar River, and I fell facedown. Then the Spirit came into me and raised me to my feet. He spoke to me and said: “Go, shut yourself inside your house. And you, son of man, they will tie with ropes; you will be bound so that you cannot go out among the people. I will make your tongue stick to the roof of your mouth so that you will be silent and unable to rebuke them, for they are a rebellious people. But when I speak to you, I will open your mouth and you shall say to them, ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says.’ Whoever will listen let them listen, and whoever will refuse let them refuse; for they are a rebellious people.

Understanding the word Perfect

From these two verses, we could conclude that Jacob was plain, just an ordinary person, nothing special, but Job, on the other hand, was rather extraordinary as he was “perfect.” What you might find interesting is the word “perfect” in Job 1:1 is a translation of the Hebrew word תם tam ^[H:8535] but so is the word “plain” in Genesis 25:27. So why isn’t Jacob considered “perfect” by the translations just as they did with Job? This is another case of translators relying on the Greek Septuagint for their translation rather than the Hebrew text itself. The Greek uses the word amemptos ^[G:273], meaning “blameless,” for Job and the word haplous ^[G:573], meaning “simple,” for Jacob. The word תם tam ^[H:8535] can be best defined as “mature in thought and action” and is the parent root of the verb תמם tamam ^[^H:8552^] meaning to be whole, finished or completed. From this verb comes the word תמים tamiym ^[^H:8549^].

Thou shalt be perfect (tamiym) with the LORD thy God. Deuteronomy 18:13 (KJV).

Can one be perfect?

From a Greek perspective, no, because everyone has his faults, but in Hebraic thought there is no concept of “perfect.” A better translation of the verse above is;

You will be complete (tamiym) with Yahweh your Elohiym

The one that is great in the world has only been great because of the allowance of the one that is greater. You cannot have the presence of a victorious God if you’re defeated.

1 John 4:4 Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.

Let’s Talk About Freemasonry.

Understanding The Degrees of Freemasonry: A Comprehensive Guide ...

Masons deceive newer masons into believing they are a group that can advance within the status quo of society.

1 John 4:1 Dear friends, do not believe every spirit but test the spirits to see whether they are from God because many false prophets have gone out into the world.

Masons worship the devil. Satan entered into the flesh through Eve.

Genesis 3:13 Then the LORD God asked the woman, “What have you done?” The woman said, “The serpent deceived me, and I ate.”

This action of Eve caused Adam to become passive and no longer be the head, which was the fall of man Genesis 2:4-3:24.

Revelation 12:9 The great dragon was hurled down—that ancient serpent called the devil, or Satan, who leads the whole world astray. He was hurled to the earth and his angels with him.

Romans 1:25 They exchanged the truth about God for a lie and worshiped and served created things rather than the Creator—who is forever praised. Amen.

Matthew 12:31 -33 And so I tell you, every kind of sin and slander can be forgiven, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven. Anyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but anyone who speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven in this age or the age to come.

Masons are perceived by many as prominent philanthropists who give to empower society. In contrast, their goals incorporate some of the most deceptive practices in the world. Some of the founders of the American government were Freemasons, according to History.com.

Masons have been “Suspected of plotting to overtake the world, accused of fomenting revolution and reviled as devil worshippers, but the Freemasons claim they’re merely a civic-minded fraternity, bound together by harmless rituals.

When it comes to their name, starting with Free(masons), it paves the way for them to be attached to some of the most heinous evil in the world to worship and partake. Do not be deceived by masons; they will convince newer masons to join regardless of their existing beliefs in Jesus Christ. It is one of the ultimate deceptions.

Matthew 11:30 “Come to me, all weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. ²⁹Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

Matthew 5:34-37 But I tell you, do not swear an oath at all: either by heaven, for it is God’s throne; or by the earth, for it is his footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the Great King. And do not swear by your head, for you cannot make even one hair white or black. All you need to say is ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything beyond this comes from the evil one.

Luke 5:31 And Jesus replied to them, “It is not those who are healthy who need a physician, but [only] those who are sick.

Matthew 10:16 Behold, I send you forth as sheep amid wolves: be wise as serpents and harmless as doves.

Pray, Renounce and Denounce Against Freemasonry to renounce and give up by denouncing as being evil.

“Father God, Creator of Heaven and Earth, I come to you in the name of Jesus Christ, your Son. I come as a sinner seeking forgiveness and cleansing from all of the sins committed against you and others made in your image. I honor my earthly father and mother and all of my ancestors of flesh and blood and of the spirit by adoption and other parents, and I turn away from and renounce all of their sins and my sins. I forgive all my ancestors for the effects of their sins on my children and me. I confess and renounce all of my sins, known and unknown. I renounce and rebuke Satan and every spiritual power of his affecting my family and me in the name of Jesus Christ. True Holy Creator God, in the name of the True Lord Jesus Christ, by Jude verses 8-10, Psalm 82:1, and 2 Chronicles 18, I request you to move aside all Celestial Beings, including Powers, Principalities, and Rulers, and to forbid them to harass, intimidate or retaliate against me and all participants in this ministry you created for me. I also ask that you prevent these beings of whatever rank, from being permitted to send any level of spiritual evil as retaliation against any of us, our families, our ministries, or possessions. I renounce and annul every covenant made with death by me or my ancestors, including every agreement made with Sheol, and I renounce the refuge of lies and falsehoods. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, I renounce and denounce by forsaking all involvement in Freemasonry or any other lodge, craft or the occult by me and my ancestors. I also renounce and denounce by breaking the code of silence enforced by Freemasonry and the occult on me and my family. I renounce and denounce and repent of all pride and arrogance, which opened the door for the slavery of bondage and Freemasonry to afflict me and my family. I now shut every door of witchcraft and deception operating in my life and seal it closed with the blood of the Lord Jesus Christ. I renounce and denounce every covenant, every blood covenant and every alliance with Freemasonry or the spiritual powers behind it made by me or my family. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, I rebuke and bind Witchcraft, the principalities, The Spirit behind Freemasonry, and I renounce, denounce, and rebuke Baphomet, the spirit of The Antichrist and the spirits of Death and Deception. I renounce, denounce and rebuke Fides, the Roman goddess of Fidelity that seeks to hold all Masonic and Occult participants and their descendants hostage, and ask the One True Holy Creator God to give me the gift of Faith to believe in the One True Lord Jesus Christ as described in The Word of God. I renounce, denounce, and rebuke the Spirit of Prostitution, which the Word of God says has led members of Masonic and Occult organizations astray and caused them to become unfaithful to the One True and Holy God. I now choose to return and become faithful to the God of the Bible, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, I now declare and decree Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. I renounce, denounce, and rebuke the insecurity, love of position and power, the love of money, and avarice, greed and the pride that would have led my ancestors into Masonry. I renounce, denounce, and rebuke all the fears which held us in Masonry, especially the fear of death, fear of men and fear of trusting in the name of Jesus Christ.
I renounce, denounce, and rebuke every position held in the lodge by me or any of my ancestors,
including “Master,” “Worshipful Master,” or any other Occult title. I renounce, denounce, and rebuke the calling any man “Master” for Jesus Christ is my only Master and Lord, and I forbid anyone else from having that title. I renounce, denounce, and rebuke the entrapping of others into Masonry, and observing the helplessness of others during the rituals. I renounce, denounce, and rebuke the effects of Masonry passed on to me through any female or male ancestor who felt distrusted and rejected by their husband or wife as he or she entered and attended any lodge and refused to tell of the secret activities. I also renounce, denounce, and rebuke all obligations, oaths and curses enacted by every member of my family through any direct membership of all Orders of Freemasonry, the Order of the Eastern Star, or any other Masonic or Occult organization”

Look for the freemasonry degree you were attached to by clicking here, The Prayer of Release from Freemasonry, to renounce and give up by denounce as being evil.

Let’s talk about Mob Families

Mob families around the world are, Irish; Haitian; American Mafia; ‘Ndrangheta; Russian and many others.

The Irish Mob (also known as the Irish mafia or Irish organized crime) is a family based ethnic collective of organized crime syndicates composed of primarily ethnic Irish members which operate primarily in Ireland, the United States, The United Kingdom, Canada and Australia, and have been in existence since the early 19th century. Originating in Irish-American street gangs – famously first depicted in Herbert Asbury’s 1927 book, The Gangs of New York – the Irish Mob has appeared in most major U.S. and Canadian cities, especially in the Northeast and the urban industrial, including Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Cleveland, and Chicago.

Organized crime for Irish people also exists in Ireland, predominantly Dublin and Limerick, but only became of any significance in recent decades. These groups are not always the same people as the American Irish Mob families and most often consist of families focusing on the drug trade

Haitian Mafia

Zoe'” is the anglicized variant of the word zo, Haitian Creole for “bone”, as members were known to be “hard to the bone.” When conflicts against Haitians arose, the pound would be sought out to retaliate; thus, the street gang name, “Zoe Pound”, was born.[4] “Pound” may also stand for “Power Of (the) Unified Negroes (in) Divinity having branched out from Miami in the two decades leading up to 2010, they are known to be involved in drug trafficking and robbery and related violent crimes in support of their drug trafficking activities in Evansville, Indiana.

In 2004, six Zoe Pound leaders were arrested on racketeering and conspiracy charges in Fort Pierce, Florida after Florida Department of Law Enforcement offices convinced several gang members to give testimony for the prosecution.

The American Mafia (Courtesy of WorldAtlas)
The Italian Crime Families in the United States were a part of what we refer to as the American Mafia. Other terms used to describe these members of the Italian-American criminal society are “the Mob” or Cosa Nostra (Italian for “our thing”). The organization was started as a fraction of the Sicilian mafia. However, with time it began to encompass other gangsters of Italian American origins and certain other Italian criminal organizations that were not necessarily from Sicily.

The Mafia in the U.S. originated in Italian immigrant areas in East Harlem, Brooklyn or the Lower East Side in New York during the late 19th and early 20th century. Since large waves of Italian Immigration were happening at the time, the Mafia spread to some cities outside New York as well, like Chicago and New Orleans. American Mafia is organized into families. A family is the most important unit of the Mafia, and it is the name used for various organizations that make up the Mafia. The members of a family are not necessarily related by blood.

The Five Families

Throughout the history of the Italian-American Mafia, the largest families were the ones organized by Salvatore Maranzano in 1931 in New York. He organized the families after he was victorious in a mob war for the streets of New York called the Castellammarese War. He reorganized the entirety of the gangs that were active in New York City and created the five families, each with their territory and a power structure. Those were the Maranzano, Profaci, Mangano, Luciano, and Gagliano, families. However, in time they changed names, and they are most well known as the Bonnano, Colombo, Gambino, Genovese, and Lucchese families.

These are considered to be the most powerful and impactful families in the history of organized crime in the United States. At first, Maranzano envisioned the organization to function in a way where the heads of every family would answer to him because he was considering himself to be the “boss of all bosses.” However, he was assassinated, and the role he intended for himself was taken over by the Commission. The Commission served as a governing board that would oversee the activity of the Mafia members all over the United States. In time, other crime families managed to come close to the size and power of the Five Families, but they remain at the top, as the most powerful in history

The Lucchese family originated in the 1920s and was known as the Gagliano family at the start. Their first boss was Gaetano Reina, but Tommy Gagliano replaced him after he was murdered. They were known as the most peaceful family and remained low key with their operations. They mostly operated through the Bronx, Manhattan, and New Jersey. After Tommy Lucchese took over the reins of the family, they changed their name and became one of the most notorious families in The Commission

The Genovese crime family was tied with a large number of smaller families outside of New York. They were initially called the Luciano family and were founded by Lucky Luciano, a famous gangster. In 1957 it was renamed to the Genovese family by its new boss Vito Genovese. They held control of the West Side of Manhattan and were run for years by Vincent Gigante. Nicknamed “The Chin,” Vincent would often roam the streets unshaven and acted like crazy, so people would not suspect him of being linked to the Mafia and prosecute him. Today they remain the most organized and powerful crime family in the U.S.

The Gambino family previously known as the Mangano crime family, this group changed a large number of bosses in the first half of the 20th century. It was named after Carlo Gambino in 1963 after the public started paying more attention to the workings of the criminal underworld of Al Campone. This group operated all over the U.S., and its activities include, but were not limited to; extortion, money laundering, prostitution, gambling, racketeering, and labor and construction. They were the most powerful crime family for a certain period starting with 1957 when Carlo Gambino assassinated the previous leader Albert Anastasia and took over the family. Famous gangster John Gotti led this family through the 1980s and the 1990s.

The Colombo family crime family was previously known as the Profaci family. It is the youngest of the Five Families, being recognized as one of the families during the time Lucky Luciano was running the American Mafia. It started as a bootlegging gang that was formed in 1928 by Joseph Profaci. He ruled the family until the 1950s, and during his rule, there were a lot of internal struggles in the family. It almost got destroyed, but in the 1960s, Joseph Colombo managed to unite the family again. There was another family war, and the family finally found a long-lasting peace under the rule of Carmine Persico, starting with 1975.

The Bonanno crime family, known initially as the Maranzano family, was considered to be one of the Lucrezia Borgia most powerful in the entire United States. It gained its notoriety during the leadership of Joseph Bonanno, from the 1930s to the 1960s. Bonanno was so powerful he even attempted to overtake the Commission, but he never managed to do so. The Bonanno family is famous for many stories, one of which was the source for a famous Hollywood movie called “Donnie Brasco.” During the late 1970s, an FBI agent calling himself Donnie Brasco infiltrated the crime family, and this was the reason the Bonanno family was kicked out of the Commission until the 1990s. The Bonanno Family members were known for their brutality.

Russian Mafia has been increasingly growing within the United States. Russian mafia has been known around the world as good businessman. However, in recent news many Russian mob members have been on the FBI wanted listed. The Russian mafia came under Putin control when he became Prime Minister. Twenty-three years after the invasion of Chechnya, Vladimir Putin announced the invasion of Ukraine. Putin invasion of Chechnya ended with the lives of many children and entire families killed.

Vladimir Putin is a different type of mafia all by himself. He changed Russia’s Constitution that would allow him to be in power for two more terms. He has turned Russia into an absolute monarchy which allows Putin complete control over all powers within government that includes control over laws, constitution, and legally organized opposition. The Russian Mafia can now be charged as it “allows the prosecution of criminals if they admit to their status or are informed on by others, with punishments of up to 15 years in prison.” The Russian Mafia have been thinking about leaving the country because under their mafia rules they are not allowed to deny involvement within their organization. The Russian Mafia seems to be upset with Vladimir Putin read about it here.

2 Corinthians 12:9-11 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

2 Corinthians 2:11 And I will keep on doing what I am doing in order to cut the ground from under those who want an opportunity to be considered equal with us in the things they boast about. For such people are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as apostles of Christ. And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. It is not surprising, then, if his servants also masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will be what their actions deserve.

‘Ndrangheta mafia is one of the most dangerous mafias in Western Europe. ‘Ndrangheta means “honorable men,” and was meant to describe the secret societies that emerged in the 1880s, primarily to strike back at the oppressive ruling class through extortion. They have remained secretive and hard to break into their mafia of strict family ties and oaths of secrecy. Recently, according to BBC News 500 police officers were involved in a sting operation that included fraud, drug-trafficking, infiltrating government and extorting local farmers. This so-called operation investigated 167 criminal, however, only 100 were arrested. According to this news report Hundreds of other alleged mobsters and corrupt officials have either been imprisoned or are still to be tried over their suspected involvement with the Mancuso family.

It is just one of the 150 families that form part of the ‘Ndrangheta’s criminal network, which has surpassed Cosa Nostra as the most powerful mafia group in the country and operates in more than 40 countries around the world.

In the 1970s, the ‘Ndrangheta, had restricted most of its criminal activity to the Calabrian region, began a campaign to extend their influence throughout Europe. A ferocious and bloody gang war brought to power a new generation that pushed more extreme criminal activity. They started off by kidnapping noted Italian businessmen and investing their profits in a slice of the European heroin market. Eventually, through ties with the Colombian drug cartels, the ‘Ndrangheta took over the cocaine market. Now, Italian officials estimate that 80% of cocaine entering Europe is brought in by the ‘Ndrangheta.

The Yakuza is a Japanese mafia syndicate that is involved with human trafficking to humanitarian aid. The first Yakuza helped neutralize 1995’s Kobe earthquake to help alleviate the situation resulting from the meltdown that had been caused by the tsunami as well. In spring of 2011 tsunamis and earthquakes hit Japan and Yakuza were the first to respond to provide relief. These members were social caste called the Burakumin. They were the lowest wretches of humanity, a social group so far below the rest of society that they weren’t even allowed to touch other human beings.

The Burakumin were the executioners, the butchers, the undertakers, and the leather workers. They were those who worked with death – men who, in Buddhist and Shinto society, were considered unclean.

It didn’t take long before the Japanese Yakuza was a full-blown group of criminal organizations, complete with their own customs and codes. Members are meant to observe strict codes of loyalty, silence, and obedience — codes that have remained throughout Yakuza history.

With these codes in place, the Yakuza were like family. It was more than just a gang. When a new member came in, he accepted his boss as his new father. Over a ceremonial glass of sake, he would formally accept the Yakuza as his new home. Loyalty to the Yakuza had to be complete. In some groups, a new Japanese gangster would even be expected to completely cut ties with his biological family. As one Japanese mafia member says, “Our honest sentiment right now is to be of some use to people.”

Triads is a Chinese gang that posed great risks to Shanghai and Xiamen during the revolution of 1911. The Triads began their journey during the 1850’s. The Triads fight among themselves over power, influence and territorial control. Some of the most influential Triads are based in Hong Kong. History ‘Triad’ is an approximate translation from the Chinese term ‘San Ho Hui’ also known as ‘Triple Union Society’. Chinese monks, who had pledged to combat the injustice they saw in their society. In the 1760s a fraternal organization called The Heaven and Earth Society was founded by the Hung clan. The Triads are essentially family-run forms of organized crime which mainly operate in China, Hong-Kong, Taiwan and Southeast Asia. However, their influence is also present in Chinatowns across the world, in countries such as Canada, Australia, the US, New Zealand and many others. The total number of members is unknown mainly due to the constant flow of new recruits.

When the decision is made that the new recruit should enter the ranks of the Triad, an elaborate initiation ceremony takes place. Hong-Kong was under British administration in 1946, drug distribution became illegal. The Triads took control of the underground market and became involved in international drug trafficking. The drug trade intensified in the 60s and 70s. The opium was taken from plants in the Golden Triangle (an area famous for massive drug production which overlaps three countries: Myanmar, Laos and Thailand). (courtesy of Angelo YouTube Channel)

1 John 4:1 Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.

To test and try the spirit means that you need to understand the spirit that comes out of the mouths of each person that speaks to you. Each person is governed by a spirit and you need to identify the beliefs of the spirit that speaks to you.

Matthew 10:26-28 “Do not be afraid of them, for nothing is hidden that will not be revealed, and nothing is secret that will not be made known. What I say to you in the dark, tell in the light, and what is whispered in your ear, proclaim from the housetops. Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the one who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

Remember to fear God and not man. Man can only work on limited time, God works on eternal time. Work on your strengths, not your weaknesses. As your strengths grow your weaknesses will also grow stronger.

Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

You have been given every spiritual tool that it takes to overcome the enemy arrows of discouragement, discord and disbelief. Each person have been given a measure of faith. Make sure that your are self reliant on God and not man. As your reliance on God increases, you faith and trust for God will also increase.

Romans 12:3 For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you.

It does not matter about the love, hate, or benevolent group that you chose to support. What matters is what you do with the knowledge that God has given you now to continue in that worldly support. Allow God to show you how to live at your fullest potential.

Colossians 1:28 He is the one we proclaim, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone fully mature in Christ.

The Cult of Scientific Research

Watching the video probably was so thought-provoking.

There is a phenomenon where scientific research is conducted with a focus on prestige, funding, and career advancement, rather than genuine inquiry and discovery.

This cult-like behavior can manifest in several ways:

Cargo Cult Science: Researchers may follow established methods and protocols without fully understanding the underlying principles or mechanisms, leading to superficial or misleading results.
Expertism: The emphasis on credentials and reputation can lead to a cult-like reverence for established experts, rather than a critical evaluation of their work.
Groupthink: The pressure to conform to prevailing opinions and methods can stifle innovation and dissenting voices.
Manipulation of findings: Researchers may manipulate data or results to fit predetermined narratives or to secure funding and recognition.
Lack of transparency and accountability: The cult-like atmosphere can lead to a lack of openness and honesty in reporting methods, results, and potential biases.

Critiques of The Cult of Scientific Research include:

Undermining trust: The cult-like behavior can erode public trust in science and scientists, as people become aware of the flaws and biases in the research process.
Stifling innovation: The emphasis on established methods and experts can discourage new ideas and approaches, hindering progress in fields.
Waste of resources: The focus on prestige and funding can lead to duplication of efforts, unnecessary research, and waste of resources.
Ethical concerns: The manipulation of findings and lack of transparency can raise ethical concerns, particularly in fields with significant implications for human health and well-being.

To mitigate these issues, it is essential to:

Promote transparency and accountability: Encourage open reporting of methods, results, and potential biases.
Foster a culture of critical thinking: Encourage skepticism, debate, and constructive criticism within the scientific community.
Support innovative research: Provide incentives and opportunities for new and unconventional approaches.
Emphasize scientific integrity: Highlight the importance of honesty, accuracy, and responsibility in scientific research.

By acknowledging and addressing these issues, we can work towards a more open, inclusive, and trustworthy scientific community, ultimately benefiting both science and society.

What does the Bible say about the occult of scientific research?

While the Bible does not specifically address scientific research, it provides principles for seeking knowledge and understanding:

Examine everything carefully (1 Thessalonians 5:21)
Hold fast to that which is good (1 Thessalonians 5:21)
Seek wisdom from God (James 1:5)
Study God’s Word and nature (Psalm 119:99-100; Psalm 104:24)

No endorsement of occult practices in scientific research

The Bible does not endorse or condone occult practices in scientific research. Instead, it emphasizes the importance of seeking truth from God’s Word and nature, and warns against consulting mediums and spiritists.

The Bible warns against occult practices, including divination, sorcery, witchcraft, astrology, and mediumship, and emphasizes the importance of seeking truth from God’s Word and nature. It does not provide specific guidance on scientific research, but its principles for seeking knowledge and understanding can be applied to scientific inquiry. Christians should approach scientific research with a biblical worldview, seeking to understand God’s creation and nature through legitimate means, while avoiding occult practices and deception.

If you don’t know God, how can you say anything about God?
If you have some unanswered questions for God, talk to God about those unanswered questions you have with God?

If you have unanswered questions that people cannot answer, it is probably best you allow God to speak to you, God will speak to you through the Holy Spirit and your mind. Invite God into your life and ask him to speak to you. Next, ask God to answer your questions.

Matthew 7:7 “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you”.

Don’t be like the gentiles that are unbelievers. Not all gentiles were unbelievers either. Instead, trust God when you have despair and are having feelings of hopelessness. All you need to do is choose God once and you’ll never want to chose anything else. God will continue to show you his love, mercy and grace. It is your choice to choose him. Choosing God is done on a voluntarily basis, not INVOLUNTARY. The decision is yours.

In contrast, Marijuana Causes a Lack of Motivation.

Now, let’s switch things up a little bit. Therefore, if God gives you power and strength, if you use marijuana, it causes you to decrease your motivation in life. Marijuana influences dopamine, which is the mind’s reward system that allows you to have motivation. The more marijuana a person has, the less they want to complete tasks that are deemed high-effort tasks. They don’t want to work hard. Marijuana influences them to not complete tasks, according to a Psychology Today study.

How does marijuana influence a person receiving the Holy Spirit?

The impact on the Holy Spirit, while there is no direct scientific evidence linking substance use to the Holy Spirit, it’s essential to consider the spiritual and emotional consequences of addiction:

Spiritual disconnection: Substance use can lead to feelings of isolation, disconnection from others, and a sense of spiritual emptiness. This disconnection may hinder the ability to experience and respond to the Holy Spirit’s guidance and presence.
Emotional numbness: The numbing effects of substances can dull emotional sensitivity, making it more challenging to recognize and respond to the Holy Spirit’s promptings and convictions.
Distorted perspective: Substance use can alter one’s perception of reality, including spiritual realities. This distortion may lead to a diminished sense of the Holy Spirit’s presence and guidance.

Conclusion: Marijuana and other substances can contribute to a lack of motivation by altering brain function, promoting dependence and addiction, and exacerbating psychological issues. Furthermore, substance use can disrupt spiritual connections and emotional sensitivity, potentially hindering the experience and response to the Holy Spirit’s guidance.

It’s essential to recognize the complex interplay between substance use, motivation, and spiritual well-being. Seeking help from medical professionals, support groups, and spiritual advisors can be crucial in addressing these issues and promoting overall wellness.

Control and Witchcraft

The concept of “anything that controls you” can be interpreted as a form of witchcraft, including drugs, from a spiritual and philosophical perspective. This idea is rooted in the notion that when an external substance or influence dominates an individual’s thoughts, emotions, or actions, it can be seen as a form of manipulation or coercion, akin to magical control.

Drugs as a Form of Witchcraft

Several sources suggest that drugs, particularly those with hallucinogenic properties, can be viewed as a form of witchcraft. For instance, the historical use of “flying ointment” by European witches, as described in the search results, involved the application of a hallucinogenic ointment to induce altered states of consciousness and perceived control over one’s surroundings. Similarly, modern-day drug cults, as discussed in the search results, utilize drugs to induce spiritual experiences, often with the goal of achieving a sense of control or connection with a higher power.

The Concept of Pharmacia

In biblical contexts, the use of drugs is referred to as “pharmacia” (Greek: φαρμακία), which is translated to “sorcery” or “witchcraft” in English Bibles. This terminology implies that the consumption of drugs can be seen as a form of spiritual manipulation or control, rather than a purely physical or medical phenomenon.

Theological and Spiritual Perspectives

From a theological and spiritual standpoint, the use of drugs to control one’s thoughts, emotions, or actions can be viewed as a form of witchcraft, as it involves surrendering one’s autonomy to an external influence. This perspective suggests those who engage in such practices will not inherit God’s Kingdom.

The idea that “anything that controls you is a form of witchcraft that includes drugs” is supported by historical and contemporary examples of drug use in spiritual and ritual contexts. The biblical concept of pharmacia and the theological perspectives on drug use as a form of witchcraft further reinforce this notion.

Ultimately, this idea highlights the importance of recognizing the potential for external influences to control one’s life and the need for personal autonomy and agency in spiritual practices.

Why is it essential to have self-control?

Proverbs 28:21 To show partiality is not good— yet a person will do wrong for a piece of bread.

God does not want us to have partiality. We should be impartial and objective because it lets us put aside our stances and positionality. Thus allowing us to have a reflexive approach to people and the plan of God in our lives.

Proverbs 26:12 Do you see a person wise in their own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for them.

Perspective leads to understanding; understanding leads to intelligence; intelligence leads to knowledge; knowledge leads to wisdom; wisdom leads to discernment; and discernment leads to common sense. Worldly knowledge is limited. Discernment from God is unlimited.

Matthew 10:41 Whoever welcomes a prophet as a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward, and whoever welcomes a righteous person as a righteous person will receive a righteous person’s reward.

When the children of God (COG) speak to you, they are sent by God and communicate through the Holy Spirit. You need to accept the word that comes from the righteous and prophet. The things that come from those who are virtuous and are prophets will only be knowledge and wisdom for you. If you reject them, you are not rejecting them; you are rejecting God, who sent them to you.

1 Samual 8:7 And the LORD told him: “Listen to all that the people are saying to you; it is not you they have rejected, but they have rejected me as their king.

Remember God is omnipotent, unlimited or universal power, authority, or force; all-powerful and Infinite knowledge; the quality or attribute of fully knowing all things is omniscience.

Isaiah 44:19-20 No one stops to think; no one has the knowledge or understanding to say, “Half of it I used for fuel; I even baked bread over its coals, I roasted meat, and I ate. Shall I make a detestable thing from what is left? Shall I bow down to a block of wood?” Such a person feeds on ashes; a deluded heart misleads him; he cannot save himself or say, “Is not this thing in my right hand a lie?
Proverbs 28:12-13 Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy. Not acknowledging your wrongs leads to a lack of accountability.

God examines people’s hearts based on their willingness to obey him. Below is a scenario of a widow who gave her last. Whereas the rich gave part of their income. God will handle each person differently. Jesus acknowledged her behavior as giving all she had, which means God can work with her heart differently from the others who gave a portion. Some would say it was only two cents; however, a few dollars today could hurt someone.

Take a look at this compilation of others being killed over $1 and $5 here, which is so sad that those individuals had to pass away from a few dollars. If more of the world were like the woman who gave all she had, there would be more empathy. We should pray without ceasing.

Could there have been drugs involved?

Mark 12:41-44: Jesus sat over against the treasury and beheld how the people cast money into the treasury: many rich cast in much. And there came a certain poor widow, who threw in two mites, making a farthing. And he called unto him his disciples, and saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That this poor widow hath cast more in, than all they which have cast into the treasury: For all, they did cast in of their abundance; but she of her want to be did cast in all that she had, even all her living.

Let’s talk about the sun god(s) and goddess(s)

In the book of Exodus, we see the plagues of locusts, darkness, and the death of the firstborn in ancient Egypt. The word evil in “Hebrew” is Strongs number 7451 which is “Ra.” These sun gods and goddesses came from Rome and Greece.

Let’s Talk about their beliefs….

Egyptians believed that “Ra” created everything and was a deity, their central God of the pantheon, a temple for Roman Gods. The way that it was built has been disputed by many people. However, Augustus’ son-in-law Marcus Agrippa supposedly built this Roman god’s temple, which is plural, not singular. They worship multiple Gods in this pantheon. Ra is supposed to give them sunlight, warmth, and growth, including their Ra being represented in every other God. Ra has the head of a beetle and a sun disc encircled with a snake and looks human. Ra can be described in different forms such as snake, bull, lion, cat, etc.

Solar temples were built for Ra but did not contain a statue of the god. Instead, they were created to be open to the sunlight that Ra represented. The earliest known temple built in honor of Ra exists in Heliopolis (now a Cairo suburb). This solar temple is known as “Benu-Phoenix” and is believed to have been erected in the exact spot where Ra emerged into creation. Although Ra dates back to the second dynasty, he is not the oldest of the Egyptian gods. It wasn’t until the fifth dynasty that Ra became closely associated with the pharaoh. As the king and leader of Egypt, the pharaoh was seen as the human manifestation of Horus, so the two gods became connected. This new god fusion was called “Ra-Horakhty,” meaning Ra is Horus of the Horizon. Ra’s relationship with other gods did not stop there. As the powerful creator of humanity and the sun god, he also became associated with Atum to make “Atum-Ra.” All the pharaohs were known as “The son of Ra,” and Ra became incorporated into every pharaoh’s name.

Genesis 4:15-16 But the Lord told him, “Not so; anyone who kills Cain will suffer vengeance seven times over.” Then, the Lord put a mark on Cain so that no one who found him would kill him. So Cain went out from the Lord’s presence and lived in the land of Nod, east of Eden.

Cain was full of rebellion, and God put a mark on him. The Hittites created these sun gods and goddesses in Rome and Greece.

The Hittites play a prominent role at key places in the Hebrew Bible: Ephron the Hittite sells Abraham the family burial ground (Genesis 23); Esau married Hittite woman, and Rebecca despised them (Genesis 26:34); frequently they are listed as one of the inhabitants of Canaan (e.g., Exodus 13:5; Numbers 13:29; Joshua 11:3); King David had Uriah the Hittite killed to acquire Uriah’s wife (2 Samuel 11); King Solomon had Hittites among his many wives (1 Kings 10:29–11:2; 2 Chronicles 1:17); and the prophet Ezekiel degrades Israel with the metaphor of a Hittite mother (Ezekiel 16:3, 45).

Take a look at the account that happened to Pharaoh. Remember that Pharaoh had sorcerers and omens to perform magic and witchcraft in Exodus 7 and 8. Pharaoh, also known as the Egyptian’s “ra” god, was defeated by the actual living gods of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

Exodus 12:12 For I will pass through the land of Egypt this night and smite all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, both man and beast; and against all the gods of Egypt I will execute judgment: I am the Lord. Therefore, God not only smites the firstborn in Egypt but also executes all of the so-called “gods” in Egypt.

Exodus 14:4 And I will harden Pharaoh’s heart, that he shall follow after them, and I will be honored upon Pharaoh, and all his host; that the Egyptians may know that I am the Lord. And they did so.

Exodus 14:26-28 And the Lord said unto Moses, Stretch out thine hand over the sea, that the waters may come again upon the Egyptians, their chariots, and their horsemen. And Moses stretched forth his hand over the sea, and the sea returned to his strength when the morning appeared, and the Egyptians fled against it, and the Lord overthrew the Egyptians amid the sea. And the waters returned and covered the chariots, the horse riders, and all the host of Pharaoh that came into the sea after them; there remained not so much as one of them.

What this means is that no one should play with God, the father of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, not ever!!!

Just because Western civilization have attempted to depict God in a way to justify their evil as a means does not equate to you rejecting God because of them. Jesus is not white, as they depict in their churches, which is more reasons why you should seek God.

The Bible talks about the sun god worships here.

Finally, the sun’s splendor makes it a natural object of adoration once the purer idea of the one true God (Romans 1:20,21) is parted with, and in most ancient nations, the worship of the sun was an outstanding feature. It is found in Babylonian and Assyrian (Samas; special seats of sun-worship were Sippara and Larsa); in Egypt, it is a leading feature of the religion (Ra, and, under unique phases, Horus, Tum, Aten; a special seat of sun-worship was Heliopollis, the Old Testament On, called in Jeremiah 43:13 Beth-shemesh, “house of the sun”). Other cities bore the same name: Beth-shemesh (Joshua 15:10) Ir-shemesh; Joshua 19:41, in Judah; Joshua 19:22, in Issachar; Joshua 19:38, in Naphtali; see BETH-SHEMESH). Allusions to, and warnings against, sun-worship are frequent in the Old Testament, as in Leviticus 26:30; 2 Chronicles 14:5; 34:4, and 7; Isaiah 17:8; 27:9; Ezekiel 6:4,6, in which passages “sun-images”; Job 31:26,27 and numerous passages show that this form of idolatry latterly penetrated deeply into Judah–even into its temple-worship (2 Kings 23:5, and 11, “horses …. given to the sun” (see under HORSES OF THE SUN, “Chariots of the Sun”); and Ezekiel 8:16). Josiah’s reformation took account of these abuses (2 Chronicles 34:4, and 7), and Ezekiel 8:16-18 denounced them.

Therefore, do not worship “ra” or any other sun god or goddess because it was created by people that God cursed.

Amaterasu of Japan, the sun goddess, was considered a principal deity of the Shinto religion. They believe war criminals became Gods, including their prime minister, whom they give notoriety to war criminals. This is a polytheistic belief that will always serve multiple Gods. Shinto means their “god(s) way.” Their gods are spirits everywhere because there are so many of them. They believe spirits live in forests, oceans, rocks, etc. Those spirits are something that they think become guardian “god(s)” for them. Their bible is called Kojiki (meaning “old matters”) and Nihon Shoki (Japan chronicles). They believe that Amaterasu is the goddess of the sun.

The beginning of the heaven and the earth

- * Kojiki describes that in the beginning, when the heaven and the earth were separated, there were three gods, Amenominakanushi（天之御中主神, the central master in heaven), Takamimusuhi（高御産巣日神, high creator god), and Kamumusuhi（神産巣日神, divine creator god) in Takamanohara, the heaven.
- * When the earth was without a form, “like oil in water and floated like jellyfish,” two gods sprang up like reeds.
- * Then the names of two gods and five pairs of gods are listed and are known as seven generations of gods, Kamiyonanayo. The last pair on the list are Izanagi (man deity) and Izanami (woman deity), who would create the islands of Japan.

Creation of islands of Japan by Izanagi and Izanami

* Other heavenly gods ordered Izanagi and Izanami to make something firm from the formless earth. The two gods stood on the bridge between heaven and earth, pierced a halberd-like long spike into the earth, and stirred it. Salty water dripped and crystalized into a small island when they took the spike out. The two gods went down to the island, mated, and produced the islands that compose Japan.
Izanagi and Izanami bearing various gods, death of Izanami

* After bearing the Japanese islands, Izanagi and Izanami bore the many gods who reside in nature (ocean, river, mountains, etc.), in housing, and many other objects. Finally, Izanami bore a god of fire, but she was burnt by the fire and died. She went to the underworld, a place like Hades when she died.

* Saddened at losing his wife, Izanagi visited Izanami in the underworld, but her body was already decomposing. Izanagi grew terrified and ran away. Upset by his escape, Izanami cursed the living world to kill 1,000 people a day. But Izanagi blessed the world by bringing 1,500 births daily to counteract it.

Purification bathing of Izanagi and the birth of three noble gods

- * Coming back from the underworld, Izanagi performed purification bathing, called misogi, in the ocean. Out of his clothing, gods were born, and through his bathing, more gods were born. Finally, as Izanagi washed his eyes and nose, three noble gods were born: Amaterasu (goddess of the sun, in charge of the heavens), Tsukuyomi (god of the moon, in charge of the night), and Susano-o (god of the storm, in charge of oceans).

Amaterasu’s hideaway in a cave

- * Susano-o was a rough god, causing much harm in both the heavens and on the earth. This disturbed Amaterasu greatly, and she decided to hide away in a cave and shut the door. Darkness filled heaven and earth, and evil prevailed. The gods in heaven conferred with one another and decided to throw a big, noisy party in front of the cave to interest her. Eventually, she got curious and opened the door slightly. A powerful god pulled her out of the cave, thus returning light to the world.

Ninigi as the ruler of Japan

- * Ookuninushi, the descendant of Susano-o, rose as the first ruler of Japan since its creation. Watching it from above, Amaterasu decided her son should be the ruler instead. So she sent several messengers to Ookuninushi, and eventually, he agreed to hand over the position without much ado. Ninigi, the grandson of Amaterasu, descended from heaven along with some attendant gods and three sacred treasures to assume the throne. Ninigi became the first heavenly-approved ruler of Japan.
- * The great-grandson of Ninigi, Iwarebiko, known as Emperor Jinmu, was the first emperor of Japan. Thus, the imperial family is viewed as the direct descendant of Ninigi and Amaterasu.

It is logical to acknowledge these accounts as nothing but myth, yet mythological stories may contain traces or evidence of actual incidents or borrowed stories from other folklore or religions.

Some researchers say that the concept of “the beginning of the heaven and the earth” is not originally in Shinto mythology and is most likely included because early Christians introduced the Genesis account. It is also possible that a clan of people brought this history to Japan with them after the scattering at the Tower of Babel. It merely became corrupted and mythologized as history proceeded. Consider that the first three gods present from the beginning of creation also seem to have their origins in the triune God of the Bible.

The story of Amaterasu’s hideaway in a cave could be related to Joshua’s long day in Joshua, chapter 10 of the Bible. If the sun stood still in the middle of the sky for a day in Israel, allowing Joshua’s troops to overtake the Amorites, a night would have fallen simultaneously in Japan, on the other side of the globe. It must have been frightening in Japan not to see the sunrise for a whole day, and this may have led to the folklore that the sun goddess had hidden away in a cave. There are too many similarities between Christianity, suggesting that after the tower of Babel, the folktales being told there have been distorted to represent mythical mythology. Mikoshi below resembles the ark of the covenant in the Bible.

According to author Michiko Mizumura, “ Revealing the One True God to the Polytheistic Shinto Culture,” Most Japanese think “science” is the way to the truth and would be surprised that there are people who “still” believe in the biblical creation view. They consider the Bible’s description of there being one God who created everything an old-fashioned religious myth. Also, the biblical creation idea is seen as coming from Western cultures; thus, the Japanese do not generally respect it or feel responsible for studying it.

Most Japanese are not taught that evolution is not supported by “observable science” and is merely an idea that contradicts many observations and laws of nature. They cannot learn that “observable science” better supports the biblical creation view. When confronted adequately with scientific facts supporting creation by the
Intelligent Designer, people can start to see how illogical and unreasonable it is for evolution to bring this intricate world into existence. If evolution is not the truth, then considering the Creator God and the biblical account should be taken more seriously by everyone—including the Japanese.

According to the Bible, God created the entire universe. He made the earth and filled it with plants and animals, and finally, he created the first man and woman with special care. All men and women, regardless of their ethnic or religious identities, are the descendants of the first man and woman God created—Japanese included.

Not only is there one true Creator of all races, but the Creator is also the world’s Savior.

Shinto does not explain the afterlife or what happens to a person after death, but that does not spare a person from the ultimate judgment. The Creator God, who loves His creatures deeply, sacrificed and prepared a way for any person to be saved if they repent and place faith in Him.

The Bible tells us that humanity was created in God’s image; thus, they have a moral will. But the first man and woman freely chose not to obey God but to do their own thing. This sin unleashed upon humanity
unspeakable suffering and death—death not only of the body but also of spiritual separation from the Creator Himself. This sinful state also includes the certainty of facing God in the final judgment and eternal punishment in the afterlife.

Superstitious: Today’s Japanese people are fond of daily horoscopes and other means of telling fortune. They buy good luck charms omamori) from shrines. Some even like to visit “power spots” where they hope to get healing and energies from spirits or gods.
Japanese people like to “feel” rather than “think logically” in spiritual
matters.

Tolerant: Throughout the ages, Shinto accepted Buddhism and other ideas, allowing syncretization to maintain the co-existence of various religions within the nation. Therefore, the Japanese are good at tolerating and respecting assorted faiths and views. It is difficult for the Japanese to sympathize with religious conflicts that involve violence, such as that which occurs in the Middle East.

Very little interest in an afterlife: Shinto deals with this life. People go to shrines to pray for safety and prosperity in the here and now. The general picture of life after death is that every dead person becomes a spirit and then watches over the living in the air or from the sky (heaven). There is no concept of judgment, so there is no ultimate motivation for living a moral life pleasing to God.

Arinna (Hebat), (Hittite) Syrian, located in Anatolia, was a sun goddess and worshiped on a mountain called Karishar below. It is believed that the mountain goddess Hulla paved the way for worship at this mountain.

Recap

The Hittites play
a prominent role at key places in the Hebrew Bible: Ephron the Hittite sells Abraham the family burial ground (Genesis 23); Esau married Hittite woman, and Rebecca despised them (Genesis 26:34); frequently they are listed as one of the inhabitants of Canaan (e.g., Exodus 13:5; Numbers 13:29; Joshua 11:3); King David had Uriah the Hittite killed to acquire Uriah’s wife (2 Samuel 11); King Solomon had Hittites among his many wives (1 Kings 10:29–11:2; 2 Chronicles 1:17); and the prophet Ezekiel degrades Israel with the metaphor of a Hittite mother (Ezekiel 16:3, 45).

This religion believed that it was their sun goddess was a weather god, specifically, a storm god. They worshiped the mountains, rivers, springs, and others. Their gods were like humans have human traits as well. They believed that their gods were immortal and were considered legion. Their gods were worshiped in many cults, including neighboring countries such as Anatolia, located in the Asia portion of Turkey and where Asia and Europe meet. There were Hattic gods whom the Hittites
inherited from the Hatti, their predecessors in the land, Indo-European gods of the Hittites, Hurrian, and Babylonian gods, and a primitive group called Asianic.

According to the encyclopedia Hattic, Hattic were worshiped either under their Hattic names or in Hittite translations of their names, e.g., the Hattic goddess of healing, Katahzipuris, who was called Kamrusipas in Hittite. Supreme was the sun-goddess of Arinna, a city not far from the capital Hattusa. She was “the mistress of the Hatti lands, the queen of heaven and earth … queen of all the countries.” Her Hattic name was Wurusemu; her Hittite name is unknown. Her husband, probably Hattic Taru, was the storm god, worshiped as the god of rain and fertility, either under the image of a bull or as a human figure with the bull on his pedestal (cf. Jupiter Dolichenus). The couple’s sons, the storm-gods of Nerik and Zippalanda, had cult centers north of Hattusa like Arinna and were probably local forms of Taru. Another important Hattic god was Telepinus, a vegetation or agricultural deity. The sun-god Istanus, “the sun-god of heaven,” also had his cult; in fact, in the lists of divine witnesses to treaties, the sun-god is the first to be mentioned. He is the god of justice, a conception possibly connoting Babylonian
influence. The plague prayers of King Mursili II illustrate the Hittite conception of sin and divine punishment well. The plague, which had raged for 20 years, is first explained as a failure to make regular offerings to the Euphrates River.

This was concluded from consultation with an ancient tablet revealing that earlier kings had made these offerings. Still, they were discontinued in the time of Mursili’s father, during which the plague began. This Mursili promises to correct; to do so, he is on his way now to the Euphrates. Beyond this, another tablet was discovered, which showed that
Mursili’s father had violated the oath of a treaty. Although he gained a military victory, he brought back prisoners with the plague. To remedy the evil, Mursili confesses

Apollo’s sun god, from Greece and Rome, was supposedly the son of ZEUS, a Greek sun god.

Apollo and sun god Helios, whose Greek mythology was listed in Euripides‘ was a poet who described the story, and “Phaethon” is a story of the son of Helios the sun god, and a woman known as Clymene, Prote or Rhode, whose phaethon chariot was struck down by Zeus because it was going to destroy the entire world. They believe that Apollo is connected to a story of metamorphoses cited by another poet named Ovid, who calls Apollo the son of Jupiter, his foolish and ineffectual passions.

People believed that he was a healing god, and he gave that same power to his son Asclepius, a Roman god, who took his ability to raise men from the dead. Supposedly, Zeus punished him. After that, Apollo supposedly killed Cyclops, the thunderbolt of Zeus that killed Apollo’s son Asclepius. Zeus sentenced him to a year in servitude.

Trojan War, the conflict between the Greeks and Troy people in Anatolia, Apollo and his sister Artemis sided with the Trojans. In the first book of the “Iliad,” he is angry with the Greeks for refusing to return the daughter of his priest, Chryses. To punish them, the god showers the Greeks with arrows of plague, possibly bubonic, since the plague-sending Apollo was associated with mice.

Apollo was also linked to the laurel wreath of victory. In one myth, Apollo was fated to a disastrous and unrequited love for Daphne. Daphne metamorphosed into a laurel tree to avoid him. Leaves from the laurel tree were used to crown victors at the Pythian games.

It is about time you get to know God. Don’t Be Deceived by This World

1 Corinthians 3:18-23 Do not deceive yourselves. If any of you think you are wise by the standards of this age, you should become “fools” so that you may become wise. For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. As it is written: “He catches the wise in their craftiness,” and again, “The Lord knows that the thoughts of the wise are futile.”So then, no more boasting about human leaders!
All things are yours, whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas or the world or life or death or the present or the future—all are yours, and you are Christ, and Christ is of God.

The world attempts to deceive even the elect.

Matthew 10:15-17 I assure you and most solemnly say to you, it will be more tolerable on the day of judgment for the land of Sodom and Gomorrah than for that city [since it rejected the Messiah’s messenger]. “Listen carefully: I am sending you out like sheep among wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves [have no self-serving agenda]. Beware of men [whose nature is to act in opposition to God], for they will hand you over to the courts and flog you in their synagogues…”

Here are some Biblical Festivals and the Biblical Calendar, not the Roman Gregorian calendar

To stay rooted in Christian faith to maintain hope in God maintain the:

Practical Applications:

Study and understand the Biblical festivals and their significance.
Celebrate these festivals as a way to connect with God’s plan of salvation and His character.
Use the Biblical Calendar as a guide for scheduling and planning, rather than the Roman Gregorian calendar.

Day of Atonement

Leviticus 23:27-28 ; Leviticus 16:1-34; Hebrews 7:27; Hebrews 10:1-12; John 19:30; Romans 5:9; Psalm 103:12; and Hebrews 8:12; 10:17

The Sabbath

Feast of Trumpets

Leviticus 23:24; Numbers 29:1-6; Psalm 81:3; Joel 2:1; Zephaniah 1:14, 16; 1 Corinthians 15:51-52; 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17; and Revelation 8-9

Feast of Tabernacles

Deuteronomy 16:16; 1 Kings 8:2; Ezra 3; Nehemiah 8; John 7:37–39; Deuteronomy 16:13; Exodus 23:16; Deuteronomy 16:16; Leviticus 23; Leviticus 23:34; John 1:14;

Unleavened Bread

Deuteronomy 16:3; Exodus 12:8; 29:2; Numbers 9:11; Romans 6:23 ; Galatians 5:9

Passover

Scriptures about Passover

The day of Pentecost

Important Information about the Day of
Pentecost

Purim

Esther 1:10

Resurrection Day

By embracing the Biblical Festivals and Calendar, you can deepen your faith and understanding of God’s plan for humanity, while staying rooted in the biblical narrative.

Maslow’s Basic Needs

Rethinking Maslow’s Hierarchy from a Christian Perspective

Some Christian counselors and scholars propose rethinking Maslow’s Hierarchy by incorporating a biblical framework. They suggest that:

Physiological needs (Maslow’s first level) are still essential, but Christians can find security and stability by trusting in God’s provision and protection (e.g., Ephesians 2:19-22).
Safety needs (Maslow’s second level) can be redefined as finding security and stability in God’s sovereignty and protection, rather than relying solely on external circumstances.
Love and belonging needs (Maslow’s third level) are fulfilled through relationships with God and others in the community of faith (e.g., 1 Corinthians 12:12-13).
Esteem needs (Maslow’s fourth level) can be reoriented towards seeking validation and worth in God’s eyes, rather than from others (e.g., Matthew 5:3-12).
Self-actualization (Maslow’s fifth level) is redefined as fulfilling God’s purpose and calling, rather than solely pursuing personal growth and self-actualization (e.g., Romans 12:1-2).

Key Biblical Principles:

Dependence on God: Christianity emphasizes dependence on God, rather than individual self-sufficiency or autonomy.
Submission to God’s Will: Christians are called to submit to God’s will and purpose, rather than seeking to fulfill their own desires and ambitions.
Spiritual Growth: Christian growth and development are rooted in a deeper spiritual connection with God, rather than solely in personal effort and achievement.
Service to Others: Christians are called to use their gifts and talents to serve others and bring glory to God, rather than solely pursuing personal fulfillment.

In summary, while Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs provides a useful framework for understanding human needs, Christian scholars and counselors argue that it must be rethought and reoriented through a biblical lens to accurately reflect the Christian worldview.

Scriptural warnings against occult practices

The Bible unequivocally condemns various forms of occult practices, including:

Divination: The practice of seeking guidance or knowledge through supernatural means, such as reading omens, interpreting dreams, or using magic (Deuteronomy 18:10-12).
Sorcery: The use of magic or witchcraft to harm or deceive others (Deuteronomy 18:10-12).
Witchcraft: The practice of magic or sorcery, often associated with evil spirits or demonic powers (Deuteronomy 18:10-12).
Astrology: The study of the supposed influence of celestial bodies on human affairs, which is condemned as a form of idolatry (Jeremiah 10:2; 27:9-10; Daniel 2:1-4; 4:7; 5:7-9).
Mediumship and Spiritism: The practice of communicating with the dead or seeking guidance from spirits, which is forbidden as a form of idolatry and demonic involvement (Isaiah 8:19; Deuteronomy 18:11).

These practices are consistently condemned throughout the Bible as an abomination to God (Deuteronomy 18:9-12). The Bible warns against turning to these forms of occultism, urging believers to instead seek guidance and wisdom from God Himself (Isaiah 8:19).

Scriptural References

Deuteronomy 18:10-12: “Let no one be found among you who… practices divination or sorcery, interprets omens, engages in witchcraft, or casts spells, or who is a medium or spiritist or who consults the dead.”
Jeremiah 10:2: “Do not learn the ways of the nations or be terrified by signs in the heavens, though the nations are terrified by them.”
Daniel 2:1-4; 4:7; 5:7-9: These passages condemn astrology and divination as forms of idolatry.
Isaiah 8:19: “When they say to you, ‘Consult mediums and spiritists, who whisper and mutter,’ should not a people inquire of their God? Why consult the dead on behalf of the living?”
Deuteronomy 18:11: “Or a medium, or a spiritist, or one who calls up the dead.”

The Bible unequivocally condemns various forms of occult practices, including divination, sorcery, witchcraft, astrology, mediumship, and spiritism. Believers are urged to seek guidance and wisdom from God alone, rather than turning to these forms of occultism.

These practices are considered abominations to the Lord (Deuteronomy 18:12) and are associated with Satan’s strategy of evil tricks and deception (Ephesians 6:11-12).

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