Society behaves according to what its individuals believe, and religion is what we use to teach a belief to the society we live in. In general people are both proud and ignorant, do not question reality, nor discern the truth from experience, still they will fight for what they believe, regardless if it is correct or not. A population can be easily manipulated, a trick that is well known by those in power and has been the purpose of religion ever since the word religion was first uttered. We are more affected by what others believe than by our own independent search for understanding. Since religion shapes the people who surround us, and in turn they shape us, we must make certain that religion be truthful as well as beneficial. Encouraging students and congregations to question established dogmas could then transform religion into a truth-seeking process, dedicated to cultivating a more functional and enlightened community. 353 BB-1-3
DID YOU KNOW: That according to Hebrews 7:1, Jesus is a priest of the order of Melchizedek because, Jesus was not a descendant of Aaron, and thus would not qualify for the Jewish priesthood under the Law of Moses. Melchizedek, literally means “king of righteousness,” and he rules over the city of Salem or “shalom,” a cosmic, harmonious peace. He makes his first appearance after Abram wins his first battle, Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine. He was priest of God Most High, and he blessed Abram, saying, “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth. And praise be to God Most High, who delivered your enemies into your hand.” Then Abram gave him a tenth of everything. This is why we Tithe, Priests are above Kings, and the Church is a war profiteer. May I ask you please subscribe as that would help my channel, thanks 403
DID YOU KNOW That Nero was the final Roman emperor of the Julio-Claudian Dynasty, reigning from 54 AD until his death in 68 AD Tradition holds that the Apostle Paul was beheaded in Rome around 65 AD, his death was part of the executions of Christians ordered by Nero following the great fire of Rome, who he blamed the Christians for starting. Critical to understanding Roman Christianity should be that the Dynasty of the Julio-Claudians will end, and the following year Vespasian will become Roman Emperor, establishing the new Flavian Dynasty, then in 325 AD, Constantine, a Neo-Flavian will declare "IN HOC SIGNO VINCES," connive the Council of Nicea and make Christianity the religion of the land. Were Jewish-Christian elements co-conspirators with the Flavian's to take over the Roman Empire? Do you mind if I ask you to subscribe, that will help a lot with this channel. thanks 374
“I love him who labors and invents, that he may build the house for the Superman, and prepare for him earth, animal, and plant: for thus seeks he his own down-going.” ― Friedrich Nietzsche, Thus Spoke Zarathustra Nietzche sees Christianity and its moral laws, as what is given to that part of our society which serves the Superclass of men who rule. He has simply re-stated the justice of the strong, a concept of justice for those who know the path forward, and make it their will at any cost, certainly not how the Equal Justice of a Democracy should work. Nietzsche’s suggestion is quite functional and works well as long as the lower class does not get wise, and revolt. It does have an enormous, obvious, and yet a mostly unmentioned flaw. What is the purpose of any human “will to power”? Without a defined purpose for existence how can the “will” be defined? For that matter, what is the ultimate point of any activity which the “will” pushes us to do, If I may ask, would you please subscribe as that would help me greatly with this channel -thanks b-1-5a 402
Religions provide moral and ethical frameworks, this is our algorithm or set of instructions which has made our Western civilization behave as it has throughout history, it has both ruled us and failed us for many years. While philosophy and science have moved ahead, religion is dogmatic and changes slowly, this has left us with a belief that is better suited for the Middle Ages and is no longer appropriate for our current society. In the 19th century we began to recognize this fact, as was notably pointed out by Friedrich Nietzsche. "God is dead. God remains dead. And we have killed him. How shall we, murderers of all murderers, console ourselves? — . Nietzsche speaks to the fact that the "Age of Enlightenment'' began an erosion of our belief, and that society's view of the existence of God had become unreasonable. The old dogma had been proven false, and now found itself unable to stand against modern thought. b-1-5- 402
When Maxwell discovered electromagnetism, someone asked what the purpose of his discovery was, he answered, “what is the purpose of a newborn baby.” Without a defined purpose for existence how can the “will” be defined? For that matter, how can God be defined without a concrete basis for existence. No known religion or philosophy provides a realistic answer to the purpose of existence. We need a Religion that provides a proper explanation for our existence, one which is not absurd. Then from this explanation we could devise a basis for a set of instructions that would permit an agreeable and harmonious life. We need both rules of conduct, and a premise for existence, along with an honest position or perspective of the unknown, or metaphysical. A truthful basis for theology and its rules would then need to stand up to critical scrutiny, not as we have now, a dogma accepted by faith. B-1-6 -401
“There is no God, but don’t tell that to my servant, lest he murder me at night.” ― Voltaire. We know that it was not until the protestant reformation that we were permitted to read the Bible in our own language. We discover the New Testament is a revolutionary document which calls for the abolition of the Jewish/Roman government, foments individual personal authority, and calls for a new world order. It is understandable that the authorities and its Church would not want its people looking closely at the details of this message. There is good reason for rulers to keep the Bible, and much of history away from the eyes of the commoners who serve them. Yet, the calming aspects of Christianity, its nonviolent selfless humility and love of neighbor are aspects that serve the more violent dominant supermen of our upper classes very well. How well would it work to be a dominant superman without the multitudes of meek to till the earth. 399- B-4-4-5
The Emperor Nero blamed Christians for the fire that ravaged Rome in 64 CE. He accused them for starting the fire, and arrested, tortured and executed hundreds of Christians including the Apostles Peter and Paul. In July 69 AD, Titus Flavius Vespasianus, or just Vespasian, was proclaimed emperor by his legions in Egypt and Syria, he will take Rome from the Julian Caesars and adopt Josephus the Jew as his historian. The Christian message will support his authority over the Egyptian and the Greek territories Rome now rules over. Finally, in 325 C.E. Christianity is firmly established by the Neo-Flavian, Flavius Valerius Constantinus. Why does it appear that the Flavians used Jews and Christians to take Rome from the Julian family of Nero. If I may ask, would you please subscribe, as that would help me greatly with this channel. Thanks 399-B 4 4 4
By the time of Christ, Rome had put an end to the Pharaohs, destroyed the Jewish temple and made Egypt the personal property of Augustus Caesar. The greatest revolt against Rome is by the Jews, not only of Palestine or Canaan, but throughout the Roman empire. The historical account of these wars, if seen as political, describes a people in a struggle for dominance within a changing world political landscape. Although presented as a messianic movement, this conflict must have had economic backing and what better source could there have been than the disenfranchised rulers of Egypt and its Greek counterparts. We tend to leave out the larger fact, that it’s not only the Jews that have been conquered by Augustus but the entire Hellenistic realm, the Egyptians, Persians and Greeks have now come under Roman rule. 399 4-4-3
Recent archaeological understanding reveals that the area of Canaan was populated by modest people with a Temple that would be destroyed or built by the dominant invading force of the time. No palaces or homes for an aristocratic class. Canaan was a land inhabited by people with simple yet comfortable lives, as those that would be afforded to military families. Contrast this to all the lavish tombs and temples found throughout its neighbor Egypt. Today we find a similar development in Israel, populated by people who have one of the best military forces in the world. Given this perspective, and in light of geopolitical motives, I have created a playlist on this channel called Bible Story, the series recounts Jewish history up to, and during the time of Jesus Christ. I think you will find the series interesting. If I may ask, would you please subscribe, as that would help me greatly with this channel. Thanks 399 4.4-2
