Yea, what the Rabbi says here is true: That even though most Christian Evangelicals (although not necessarily all 'right-wing' Christians) say that they "stand with Israel", most (if not all) believe that the Jews are not "saved" and cannot go to heaven, unless they accept Jesus as their savior! (My point being, is that most of them are disingenuous to begin with). So what gives? The next video pretty much says it all...
Also, it may be worth noting here, in regards to some of the comments of the Rabbi in relation to the Catholic Church (which most of what he said is also true) in all fairness,
I remember reading a story as a kid, of a very rare individual, who was a (Marion) Catholic Priest, who lived during World War II, by the name of Maximillian Kolbe.
He was a REALLY good man, who volunteered to die in the place of a Jewish man (who was the father of a family) in the German death camp of Auschwitz. He was eventually canonized by Pope John Paul II to sainthood. This is like, the Jewish equivalent of being designated "Righteous Among the Nations" (like Oskar Schindler for instance) and worthy of honor. I will never forget that story. It left such a deep impression on me, to this day. By the way, I freakin' HATED the Nazis...
Yea, I had predicted that that the corporate office space (and commercial real estate) vacancy issue was going to be one of the BIG results of the lockdowns, due to the (so called) pandemic. In fact, it should have been a no-brainer. And, just something else you'll just about never hear reported in the main stream media. Including, the disparity between income and the cost of housing, which I think HAS to result in some kind of real estate market crash. The housing affordability thing has become a HUGE problem, as wage growth has not even come close to matching the spike in the cost of housing in much of the United States, which has been exasperated by many of the corporate, wall street, private equity, hedge fund real estate investors, and some other factors...
"A whole lot of people would love to see rents come down. This whole paradigm of rent being 50% of someone's income and banks saying that is normal is a recipe for lifelong poverty." -YouTube Viewer
"BlackRock just walking away from commercial real estate is a clear sign they feel like they are 'too big to fail.' They are setting up for a gov bailout - because they know they can. This is all the signal you need, to know something is wrong." -YouTube Viewer
"Old enough to remember bank CEOs admonishing people in 2008 for doing the exact same thing, walking away from their underwater houses." -YouTube Viewer
VERY interesting stuff here. Although I may not agree with EVERYTHING Alex Jones says myself (or Jimmy Dore for that matter) I DEFINITELY believe (and with all due respect to the families of the victims) that he was railroaded in the Sandy Hook trial.
(No doubt about it). And that effects everyone...
Yea, this is the kind of entrapment thing I replied to someone on Twitter about, that unfortunately the FBI is often notorious for. And that, very well, could be used (and most likely has been used) to commit crimes themselves, by unscrupulous agents, under the guise of an investigation that eventually turns out to be EXTREMLY suspicious, with none of the guilty parties ever being arrested, or go to prison...
Possibly, this may have been what happened during the 2001 Anthrax Attack investigation, where there may have been ALLOT of money (and possible bribery and payoffs) involved. Although, this particular case, may be somewhat different in that regard, but basically the same M.O. and DNA. There's ALWAYS a reason for EVERYTHING. However, with all that being said, I still believe that the FBI is a very important, essential, and necessary government law enforcement agency, that unfortunately does seem to have allot of internal problems of their own making;
And needs to be seriously cleaned up. Because, when a law enforcement agency, of this magnitude, actually becomes a danger to the innocent (and the public at large) it IS a HUGE problem. (And it very well, may also be a big part of the reason why we have all these mass shootings in the U.S. on almost a daily basis for some time now, when you really think about it. Its like Psychology 101). Have to see what happens.
But no further comment...
I know what I mean anyway. I mean, I've seen and heard things that are just, whew, like TOTALLY off the charts. Yea, and that Ray Epps scene kinda' rings a bell. (Its crazy!)
No doubt about it. And it looks like the people in the crowd kinda' got it as well. Dig it...
Yea, with all due respect to Senator Bernie Sanders, I was always stunned, when he would often post his (seeming) support for expanding Social Security for instance, on Twitter, he would never mention anything about the fact, that one of the major things that really should be addressed (in my strong opinion anyway) is the fact, that since the Reagan administration, Social Security benefits are like, taxed twice by the Federal Government! Once in our payroll deductions, and then (if you are collecting Social Security) when you file your taxes at the end of the year! I have to be honest (being that Dore brings up Sanders here in the first place) I always thought it kind of odd, that Sanders never mentions any outrage about this. Not to even mention, that in his state of Vermont, it is one of the few states (when you go to file your tax return) that also taxes Social Security benefits! The fact that Sanders never expresses any kind of disdain about these things, is why I also always thought, it made him look more than a little disingenuous to begin with. But, what are ya' gonna do? Freakin' sad man. Holy sh*t. Damn. And to even take this a little further, I think it was within the last 10 years, that they passed the bill, where the states are now allowed to tax online purchases. Therefore (once again) in my strong opinion anyway, there should be NO reason whatsoever why they should not be able to balance their budgets (with even a surplus) or for them to declare austerity. Now, more then ever. Just sayin'...
And, as far as the disingenuous thing, that's why (despite some of the positive things in bills passed during his term) Biden is still so unpopular now. And why allot of people (including myself) often cringe when he speaks. (No further comment).
And here's just a reminder once again... Politician Definition And once again, the reason for my STRONG belief as to why we need a SERIOUS Paradigm Shift...
I also need to get this off my chest: I think our (mostly) sociopathic Main Stream Media (incl the current president himself) wants the rematch from hell, between former Pres. Trump and Pres. Joe Biden more then anything! (I mean, you can't get anymore salaciously cringe worthy then that! Right?) In fact, I think they would even like it better, if Trump had to debate Biden from Prison! Oh, yea. (Know them like a book now).
Crazy sh*t. But life back then must have been so hard to begin with. Makes you (or me at least) feel sorry for some of the people. (As life, and death, is hard enough as it is). And it still doesn't explain how we all got here, and what really ultimately created it all. (Although, the Jewish One God thing is probably the closest to reality, I would think.
In some way, shape, or form at least). Because, all we have right now, is mostly mythology to explain how it all got so fu**ed up. (Other then man's own free will). And why there is that contradiction. (And how man himself has, generally speaking, become such a flawed and fallen creature, in light of the brilliance of creation itself, and some kind of obviously apparent intelligent design). Some REALLY interesting (and enlightening) stuff here though, for sure. In the end really, its all about compassion. I can't stand people who (deliberately) do not have at least that much common sense. And isn't that what Christmas is really all about anyway? Or, what it has at least developed (and evolved) into, after all these centuries? I think, that at least, is a good thing. "Good will to all people" as the holiday saying goes. And in making this time here a little easier. And, anyone who uses religion in just the opposite way, is nothing but pure evil. I don't care who you are. If the story of Jesus is real in some way (despite all the contradictions in the Christian New Testament) then it would be a response to the suffering of humanity. In other words, the Creator saying: "I get it. You didn't ask to be born. Therefore, you didn't deserve to have a migraine headache as if your head was crowned with thorns. Or a leper, as if your flesh was unjustly torn from your body. I will do something no other strange god has done. I will take this suffering on myself, to show you that I do get it. And that I do understand. And that there is hope. And that there is an answer. And I will not turn away anyone who comes to me with an affliction, but will heal them all! To show you that I AM (unlike the false gods) real; and that I do care, and that I am a good God." That is the only answer, for God to be represented in Jesus. Everything else (as we can already see) is just contradiction. (Either a complete, or at least a partial contradiction). Therefore, if God is real and a personal God (who really wants to dwell among men) he doesn't need anyone to prove he is God, except himself. And anyone he uses to do that. Therefore, it wouldn't be just for God to ask Jesus to do what he did, unless God did it himself. So therefore, if there is any truth to the story at all (that the REAL God would take on the suffering of humanity itself, to show how much he really does love us and understands our suffering) then Jesus would have to be God himself. There could be NO OTHER WAY. (For him to really be, a just and a good God, who takes responsibility for his creation). And would have to, therefore, suffer death himself, but would also have to rise from the dead, to give the final proof that HE IS GOD! Jesus was just the body he needed to do these things, and experience these things himself. Just sayin'. (The ascension thing is another matter).
Yea, this is another one in relation to the contradiction thing, and its another BIG one!
And I agree, that these things are important to know, in relation to potentially making a decision about what you believe, and who you pray to. Especially, with all the (crazy) televangelists out there asking for your money. Crazy beliefs = crazy people. Not really knocking Christianity here though. (Of course, there are still good, sincere people who claim to be devout Christians as well). But, as I said, these things (in my opinion anyway) are extremely important to know, for what should be obvious reasons...
There's some crazy sh*t in the Old Testament as well. Yet, with all due respect to the Jewish people, there's some brilliant and positive things there too, but it's definitely not immune from contradictions itself. One has to just keep in mind that religion is not God!
And that is why you have more then just a few contradictions, like the passage in the Hebrew bible, where (allegedly) Moses states that God told him to tell the people to stone to death the man who was caught gathering sticks on the sabbath!!! Which, of course, makes Moses a murderer, not completely unlike Charles Manson himself!
(And maybe, that's really the reason he didn't make it into the promised land? I don't know. But its DEFINITELY strange though). And then, you have these comparatively positive, deeply compassionate and just passages like this one...
"How long will you judge unjustly and favor the cause of the wicked? Defend the lowly and fatherless; render justice to the afflicted and needy. Rescue the lowly and poor; deliver them from the hand of the wicked... Arise, O God, judge of the earth, for yours are all the nations." -Ps. 82: 2-4, 8.
Hmm? (Interesting). Just sayin'. (And something you'll just about never hear among the Christian Right). Wow. And that's a HUGE contradiction in itself. I don't get it?
Except, for the fact, that the bible DID have many different authors to begin with.
(And that DOES say ALLOT in itself, no matter what anybody tells you. I don't care who it is. It's right there in black and white. There's no refuting it). Whew. I mean, that's spiritually powerful stuff. It covers pretty much everything, including Karma...
In fact, they say that much of the brilliant and incredibly insightful wisdom stuff in the 'Wisdom' books of the Hebrew Bible was attributed to King Solomon, or those who wrote in his spirit. (And I believe, these works even surpass the writings of Lao Tzu and the Tao Te Ching). Another interesting fact, is that the Jewish authors themselves, had indicated in their writings, that most of the ancient Israelite kings were evil! Hmm? Though, Solomon, was considered to be one of the few wise and just Israelite Kings. Although, from what I understand, that even though most of the Book of Proverbs for instance, is a compilation of wisdom quotes attributed to Solomon, much of the preface was considered to have been added by another writer, to be taken as a warning to the King himself, because "he loved many women." Which is why it kind of seems out of place. Neither here nor there, but interestingly, both King David and King Solomon, actually had a harem! Which was actually considered to be perfectly acceptable in those days. (Once again, so much for those on the Christian Right, who consider the entire Bible to be the infallible and inerrant word of God). But anyway, yea, the ancient Wisdom Books of the Hebrew Bible (whether considered canonical or not) seem to be like a blueprint for a just society; inspired by King Solomon himself...
(And much of it seems to even contradict some of the negative stuff in other parts of the Hebrew scriptures, attributed to other writers). And out of much of this, also came the ancient mystical wisdom centered practice known as Kabbalah. I mention these things, so those (like myself) who ARE honest, and who sincerely want to know the truth (after seeing some of the videos here) would not despair. It's all just mostly critical thinking and objective reasoning, that I mostly posted here as a reference, for myself, if nothing else. (Although, the fool will deliberately reason as a fool). As there are so many bad things in this world to begin with, and allot of bad people with bad motives, and bad answers, that just do not add up. Because, as I stated before, religion is not God...
And true wisdom (like God) is really beyond (any man made) religion, and beyond Christian Fundamentalism (or any other fundamentalism) for that matter. Too deep...
"I always thought the great flood was the cause of "the Gods," because they were always in conflict with each other. One side giving humans knowledge, while the other side didn't want that. Right before the flood the Gods came to certain humans to tell them what's about to happen and to prepare. That's why Noah build a huge boat, in Turkey they build an insanely large underground tunnel system to survive for hundreds or thousands of years. Same shit in every continent on Earth about preparing for a catastrophic event." -YouTube Viewer
Excellent, and very informative discussion in relation to Christian Extremism and Christian Nationalism, covering some of the usual suspects and more; from someone who REALLY seems to know what he is talking about, from an insider perspective...
Just a different perspective on things, particularly, because it mentions the study of Kabbalah. But the theory does bring with it as many questions as answers. I personally believe myself (and what makes the most sense to me) is that we very well may be living on some kind of Prison Planet, which the beginning of the book of Genesis seems to hint at, in a mythological sense, but which really has a deeper meaning: that our ancestors were banned here (from a place of paradise, possibly from another planet) because of their destructive tendencies. (Hence, the UFO thing). This may also at least partly explain (for instance) why we always seem to get these evil rulers, who are extremely self-centered and destructive by their very nature to begin with. Vladimir Putin as just one excellent example. Our world could be a paradise, but there seems to be a deeper explanation as to why it isn't. And at the same time, there are those of us who do seem to have evolved past this primitive gene pool, regardless. Who do seem to get it. (And who are evident here and there, down thru the generations). And that could be where the future of this planet lies, unless mankind destroys itself in the meantime...
"When I was young, around 9 years, I used to think to myself, "What if this world is all but a dream?". Now I'm 20, and realize that it is, and I too have the responsibility to create heaven on earth now. Thank you." -YouTube Viewer
"I actually had gnostic beliefs as a child before I even knew what Gnosticism was."
-YouTube Viewer
Yea, this sorta goes to the previous video about the 2 different types of God thing, and the contradictions in the Old Testament that understandably make many question much of its validity in this regard to begin with. (Of course, there are contradictions in the New Testament as well, as has already been noted and proven). For, as we can see at the beginning of this video, (supposedly) God (allegedly) commands Saul thru the prophet Samuel to actually commit murder! (As there was actually a thing in the Old Testament called 'Putting Everything Under The Ban'. In other words, when there was a war for instance, it meant going into that city or town and deliberately killing everyone, including women and children!) And of course, that's REALLY bad, in more ways then one. Because, I myself (among many others) strongly believe that there are certain spiritual laws built into the very fabric of the Universe itself, that when you commit really grievace crimes such as this, it will have some pretty negative repercussions. (In somewhat of a spiritual sense). Like karma, if you will. (But I'm not going to go there).
Its really interesting stuff though, again, because it makes you question many of the things that we have been told, as really not being the truth, or questionable at best.
And that makes all the difference in the world. Because, once again, I definitely believe we need some kind of Paradigm Shift, in more ways then one, because the old models are just not working anymore, and really never did work. (And nothing ever really did change with the development of Christianity as we know it). Also, because, for the first time in human history, we have the nuclear capability of destroying the world many times over, and making it virtually uninhabitable...
"Thank you for your comment. You raise some interesting points. In Matthew 10:28 Jesus does not reference 'Hell' but 'Gehenna.' They are not the same thing. The verb apollumi indicates ruination, or destruction as a completed action, so nothing to do with "eternal torture." Matthew 23:33 also is about Gehenna. John 3:36 is more interesting. I think that you and I would both have a problem with that text What does the 'orge' of God mean? It can mean anger, fate, reckoning, or judgement. If we interpret it as "anger" in the sense of it being impossible ever to appease God's fury if we offend him by rejecting the son, this means we are describing a God who signally fails to live up to the morality which Jesus taught us. Indeed if that is the interpretation then this unforgiving God could hardly fail on a more dramatic scale! The illogic of that has to be called out. Health and Peace, Paul."
-Paul Wallis replying to a viewer's comment on YouTube.
Well, sure, I would think there would be people within the Israelite community, who had a conscience, and who were really turned off by all the violence that came to be associated with much of their religion, like 'putting everything under the ban' practice I mentioned above, and those specific prophets who supported and promulgated these things, and thus sometimes became associated with the God, Yahweh. (Which basically just means: "I AM WHO AM"). So that very well may explain why they started fondly looking at the other so called 'gods', as written (and seemed to be discouraged) in certain passages of the Hebrew scriptures. (Also, the prophet Samuel does seem to be something of a contradictory character). Either way though, my belief is still, that whatever had a beginning had to ultimately come from something that has no beginning. In my opinion, it's the only thing that really makes any sense, regardless of the belief that there possibly may have been highly advanced extraterrestrials who had some kind of role in creating this planet. i.e. "And God said, let us make man in our image and after our likeness." -Genesis. And that would have to be the only explanation, if there is any truth to the Israelites being liberated from Egypt, and as to what (allegedly) transpired on Mount Sinai. Because, as I indicated above (with proof) that, if there is any truth to the character of Moses himself, he wasn't really a good man. And (with all due respect to the Rabbis who say otherwise) that's a problem. A BIG one. So there very well may have been something else going on there. It HAS TO BE one or the other. It can't be both. In my strong opinion anyway. Especially, if God (the Creator) is really a just God, as acknowledged by King David, and his son, King Solomon for instance. With all this being said, when you look at animals such as the terrorist group Hamas for example, whose roots may really go back centuries, as being such a mortal, unjustified, brutal and violent enemy of the Jews, well that's another matter. But of course, that still does not justify the killing of innocent people (in 'The Ban' practice for instance) as a response to their atrocities. Therefore, I also have a problem with certain texts, where they speak in the name of God, to justify things that are obviously abhorrent and evil, and it is not acknowledged as such. Again, that's religion man. As we can see here, it is seriously flawed to begin with. In other words, if it doesn't add up, it cannot be of God. So there's a contradiction there. And we may never really know why, because it goes so far back, and we obviously did not live during that time, to even know if some of these characters (and stories) were real in the first place...
"I was born and raised in southeast Tennessee, where Christian fundamentalists rule. Even as a small child, I never felt comfortable or, in actuality, believed what we were taught. I had a NDE in 2012 (hemorrhage almost to death) and it changed my paradigm and helped me to lose my fear of reading the Bible in a more esoteric, and realistic manner. Thank you, Mr. Wallis, for helping so many of us open our minds to see things more clearly. Translation of the Bible’s many metaphors is key." -YouTube Viewer
"I'm 63 years old and finally I am able to begin understanding the Bible, I am so happy that in my lifetime the truth is finally being revealed. So much confusion and things just not making any sense is now being washed away...thanks to the creator for you."
"Anything 'extreme' is bad." I like that. So true. The prediction towards the end of the video though, is a little concerning. But notice what he says: "Yea, its inevitable." (Although, he does put a somewhat positive spin on it, in a spiritual sense). I mean, just look at the subject of the last blog post here for example. I mean, I always said it (in some of my other blog posts particularly) that man is basically (generally speaking) a flawed and fallen creature to begin with. (Hence, the 'inevitable' part). And something, I myself know ALL TOO WELL (and have learned) from experience, if nothing else.
But what he says, and what I have heard others like him say before, is that: "We are basically here to learn." Although, that is a pretty general statement, I guess, I get it.
I do like the statement he makes in relation to the spiritual dimension side of things though, where he says something to the effect: "You take the things that work for you, and what you can relate to, and throw out the rest." That's just about always the way I have believed myself. Sorta' like a reaffirmation, for me, anyway. Needed to hear that part at least. Some other good stuff as well...
Hmm? Inadvertently just came across this. Really makes ya' think, of what a dark world we really live in. This also seems to jive with the following video. (That I shared to the Gilgo Beach Murder Case blog post). So, it very well may be ALLOT more pervasive then many of us who have never been involved in this kind of puke can even imagine.
I think so. Unfortunately. In other words (as with anything else dark and malevolent) if it looks like a duck and smells like a duck, its usually a duck. Just to put it another way. And its usually related to something else just as weird and criminal...
EXCELLENT flick, based on a true story. Says ALLOT... Traffik Movie on Prime Video
"I love how Dr. Phil just covered this and let it slip into history with no follow-up or even the slightest HINT of rescuing the others Kendall mentions in this episode and holding the rich people—some of whom he may cross paths with given the $69 million per year he makes — accountable in a court of law. Shame on him for merely “covering his bases” during Pizzagate and apparently doing nothing more." -YouTube Viewer
"I think she altered her appearance with wig/glasses/no makeup, so she doesn't look attractive (she knows her value via 'man who owns her') STILL you'd THINK Phil would follow-up and have protected her more (??)! 😡 All about the RATINGS for him!"
-YouTube Viewer
Yea, what this guy indicates here, usually means that it goes high-up, and runs deep. Psychological warfare as well, is ALWAYS a sign that some seriously sick (and dangerous) minds are involved. Its like hell material. And their calling card. I know...
"He shall judge between the nations, and impose terms on many peoples. They shall beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks; One nation shall not raise the sword against another, nor shall they train for war anymore." -Is. 2:4. Hmm? This prophesy is actually from the Hebrew scriptures! (Just looked it up). Dig it...
“It pays to keep an open mind, but not so open your brain falls out.” -Carl Sagan (YouTube Viewer).
"As a classical liberal, I sometimes agree with Bill and sometimes don't. On this one, he's 100% spot-on. I love it when he calls out the insanity that has become Clown World." (YouTube Viewer).
"I'm saddened we don't have the leaders we need. I'm frightened we may have the leaders we deserve." -YouTube Viewer. Good one...
Now and Then's eventful journey to fruition took place over five decades and is the product of conversations and collaborations between the four Beatles that go on to this day. The long mythologised John Lennon demo was first worked on in February 1995 by Paul, George and Ringo as part of The Beatles Anthology project but it remained unfinished, partly because of the impossible technological challenges involved in working with the vocal John had recorded on tape in the 1970s. For years it looked like the song could never be completed. But in 2022 there was a stroke of serendipity. A software system developed by Peter Jackson and his team, used throughout the production of the documentary series Get Back, finally opened the way for the uncoupling of John’s vocal from his piano part. As a result, the original recording could be brought to life and worked on anew with contributions from all four Beatles. This remarkable story of musical archaeology reflects The Beatles’ endless creative curiosity and shared fascination with technology. It marks the completion of the last recording that John, Paul and George and Ringo will get to make together and celebrates the legacy of the foremost and most influential band in popular music history.
I do want to say, that not ALL views of The 700 Club (or CBN) are necessarily my own, but I just inadvertently came across this, and with all the violence and misinformation, I felt it was just WAY too important not to share. Whether some of the warmongers in the U.S. just see this as another opportunity, or not, the truth is still the truth...
"WOW...I love this girl, she's telling it like it is. I'm from the a to z community & I stand with Israel!!! Celebrating in the streets the murder of innocent civilians, and especially babies is horrific !!! May God continue to bless this young lady." -meanonymous8793 (YouTube Viewer).
Ya see, the terrorists (in this case, Hamas) don't like to see people having a good time to begin with. (And part of the reason why they really hate the Israeli Jews so much). Their form of religion, is a dark, sick, sadistic, and masochistic form of religion, as strict fundamentalist religion (in my opinion anyway) is just another reason why the world is so fu**ed up in the first place...
"He forgot to write the most famous quote from an Israeli, Abba Eban, about the Palestinians: "They never miss an opportunity to miss an opportunity" -texclydes (YouTube Viewer).
"Every American high schooler and college student should be required to watch this and do their own research to verify statements made. Our students' stupidity is disgraceful." -twalk6164 (YouTube Viewer).
If land acknowledgment means we honor who originally owned the land, why does this work with American Indians and not the Jews? pic.twitter.com/YJuiyWAdbm
