The Marriage Supper Parable - A Cartoon with Sound Effects, Music, and Scripture - A Teaching of Jesus in Matthew 22

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Thursday, January 10, 2019

What the Bible Has to Say about Popular Entertainment – Novels, Movies, TV Shows, Video Games



What the Bible Has to Say about Popular Entertainment
– Novels, Movies, TV Shows, Video Games


Numbers 33:51-52 – "[51] Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When ye are passed over Jordan into the land of Canaan ; [52] then ye shall drive out all the inhabitants of the land from before you, and destroy all their pictures, and destroy all their molten images, and quite pluck down all their high places :"

Comment: God commanded the children of Israel to destroy all the graven images, and all the idols, and all the images of false gods depicted on walls. Today, in America, and around the world, movies, TV shows, and other videos display entertainment and steal time from God. Today, entertainment takes a huge amount of time out of people’s schedules. It is a god that people serve around the world.


Psalm 101:3 – "[3] I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes : I hate the work of them that turn aside ; it shall not cleave to me."

Comment: The psalmist declared that he would not look at anything beliyaal (i.e. evil, worthless, unprofitable, naughty, ungodly, or wicked). The Hebrew word, in this verse, for wicked is (Strong’s # 1100) beliyaal. It means: “… without profit, worthlessness; … wickedness … Belial, evil, naughty, ungodly …, wicked.” (From: Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance.) If what we are watching or viewing is beliyaal, we must turn it off and repent.


Tuesday, January 8, 2019

How America Now Resembles the Aztec Empire


How America Now Resembles the Aztec Empire


There were different factors that brought about the end of the Aztec Empire. The foremost factor was their bloodshed culture. Thousands of innocent victims were murdered in human-sacrifice rituals to honor the gods of the Aztecs. Consequently, tribes which had lost family members to the murderous Aztec religion were willing to assist Hernán Cortés in fighting their oppressive overlords. With the assistance of the disgruntled native people, Cortés was able to bring a quick end to the Aztec Empire.

In this article, we will see how America is following, to some degree, in the footsteps of the Aztecs. That may sound very strange to you, but please bear with me as we examine some factors that led to the demise of the Aztec Empire. We will attempt to show how these are related to America.

Friday, September 21, 2018

A Important Message from Jesus to His Church Today - Revelation 3 - with Illustrations and Music


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What is happening in the Church today? Why are people suffering from hardships, fear, anxiety, and stress? Why is the Church content with its relationship with Father God? Why is sin so prevalent in the Church? 

To answer this, we need to show you a section from the 3rd chapter of the book of Revelation. Here, in Revelation 3, is found a message from the Lord Jesus Christ to His Church. What Jesus has to say is very profound and applicable for today. This video has artistic illustrations and Christian music.

How to be saved through Jesus Christ here at this link: https://exploringchristianity1.blogspot.com/p/salvation-through-jesus-christ_10.html

The music in this video was made using a keyboard. Pictures were made using a paint software.








The Book of Revelation - THE TRUMPET JUDGMENTS - In Pictures with Scripture




The book of Revelation is a book of prophecy which shall indeed come to pass in our lifetime. It is a book full of symbolism and literal descriptions of events which God sees happening in our future. Since these things shall happen in our future, wouldn't we want to know and understand this book of prophecy? 

This video has artwork combined with scripture passages and hymn music. I hope you enjoy it. 

Revelation 1:1-3 says that we will be blessed for reading and holding fast to the book of Revelation (and also the rest of God's Holy Word).


Revelation 1:1-3

[1] "The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John: [2] Who bare record of the word of God, and of the testimony of Jesus Christ, and of all things that he saw. [3] Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand."

How to be saved through Jesus:
https://exploringchristianity1.blogspot.com/p/salvation-through-jesus-christ_10.html








Wednesday, April 11, 2018

Transhumanism, The Transhumanist Mark of the Beast, Hybrids, The "Alien" Antichrist, and the End Times


The "Alien" Antichrist, the Transhumanist Mark of the Beast, Hybrids, Transhumanism, the Tribulation, Redemption


Technology has reached a point where the world will soon be ready for the end of days, the fulfillment of prophecy, and the end of the new world order. The last days are here. Nanotechnology can alter DNA, smartphones connect people together almost instantly, quantum computers reach into other dimensions, and fallen angels produce hybrid creatures called "aliens." 

The is the strange world in which we live. And, these are the last days just before the return of Christ Jesus, who will come in the clouds, and all eyes will see Him. And, He will destroy the Antichrist, who is called the beast, and Jesus will set up His kingdom on earth. And, His kingdom will last a thousand years. 

In this third part of this series, we will look (more) into the "alien" Antichrist; transhumanism; a coming "alien" invasion; portals or stargates; the mark of the beast; and the New World Order. We will see how these topics are related and how to escape the coming great deception. Below, we have the contents of this third part. 


1. THE "ALIEN" AGENDA AND AN "ALIEN" INVASION

2. THE ANTICHRIST WILL BE AN "ALIEN" HYBRID

3. TRANSHUMANISM AND THE MARK OF THE BEAST

4. REDEMPTION OF A FALLEN RACE: THE HUMAN RACE


1. THE "ALIEN" AGENDA AND AN "ALIEN" INVASION

Thursday, April 5, 2018

The "Alien" Invasion, Transhumanism, Paranormal Creatures, the Antichrist, Giants, and Quantum Computers (SHORT VERSION)

(Technology has reached a point where the world will soon be ready for the end of days, the fulfillment of prophecy,
and the end of the new world order. PRINT DOCUMENT.)
The "Alien" Invasion, Transhumanism, Paranormal Creatures, the Beast (Antichrist), the Tower of Babel, the Mark of the Beast, and Quantum Computers (SHORT VERSION)

 

Technology has reached a point where the world will soon be ready for the end of days, the fulfillment of prophecy, and the end of the new world order. The last days are here. Nanotechnology can alter DNA; smartphones connect people together almost instantly; quantum computers reach into other dimensions; and fallen angels produce hybrid creatures called "aliens."

This is the strange world in which we live. And, these are the last days just before the return of Christ Jesus, who will come in the clouds, and all eyes will see Him. And, He will destroy the Antichrist, who is called the beast, and Jesus will set up His kingdom on earth. His kingdom will last a thousand years. 

Below, we have the contents of this first part.

[This is a short version of an article titled: The "Alien" Invasion, Transhumanism, Paranormal Creatures, the Beast (Antichrist), the Tower of Babel, the Mark of the Beast, and Quantum Computers (PART 1). READ IT HERE AT THIS LINK.]   


Contents:

1. QUANTUM COMPUTERS: THE DARK AGENDA

2. The altar to an alien god

3. GEORDIE ROSE SPOKE OF A COMING INVASION FROM ANOTHER DIMENSION

4. ENCOUNTERS WITH EVIL SUPERNATURAL ENTITIES

5. THE DEVIL ENGINEERED HYBRID GIANTS IN ANCIENT TIMES 

6. CONCLUSION


1. QUANTUM COMPUTERS: THE DARK AGENDA

Wednesday, April 4, 2018

The "Alien" Invasion, Transhumanism, ... (Part 2) -- The "Alien" Antichrist, A.I. (Artificial Intelligence), VR (Virtual Reality), the 5G Network, the Tower of Babel, and the New World Order


The "Alien" Invasion, Transhumanism, ... (Part 2) -- The "Alien" Antichrist, A.I., Virtual Reality, the 5G Network, the Tower of Babel, and the New World Order


Technology has reached a point where the world will soon be ready for the end of days, the fulfillment of prophecy, and the end of the new world order. The last days are here. Nanotechnology can alter DNA, smartphones connect people together almost instantly, quantum computers reach into other dimensions, and fallen angels produce hybrid creatures called "aliens." 

The is the strange world in which we live. And, these are the last days just before the return of Christ Jesus, who will come in the clouds, and all eyes will see Him. And, He will destroy the Antichrist, who is called the beast, and Jesus will set up His kingdom on earth. And, His kingdom will last a thousand years. 

In this second part of this series, we will look at artificial intelligence (A.I.); the 5G network; virtual reality (VR); the New World Order; and a coming global government under the Antichrist, who will claim to be an "alien" or an "extraterrestrial." And truly, the Antichrist will be an extraterrestrial creature, but not necessarily what one might think. 

In this article, we will see how the topics above are related and how to escape the coming great deception. Below, we have the contents of this second part. 

The "Alien" Invasion, Transhumanism, Paranormal Creatures, the Beast (Antichrist), the Tower of Babel, the Mark of the Beast, and Quantum Computers (PART 1)

(Technology has reached a point where the world will soon be ready for the end of days, the fulfillment of prophecy,
and the end of the new world order. PRINT DOCUMENT.)
The "Alien" Invasion, Transhumanism, Paranormal Creatures, the Beast (Antichrist), the Tower of Babel, the Mark of the Beast, and Quantum Computers (PART 1)

 

Technology has reached a point where the world will soon be ready for the end of days, the fulfillment of prophecy, and the end of the new world order. The last days are here. Nanotechnology can alter DNA; smartphones connect people together almost instantly; quantum computers reach into other dimensions; and fallen angels produce hybrid creatures called "aliens."

This is the strange world in which we live. And, these are the last days just before the return of Christ Jesus, who will come in the clouds, and all eyes will see Him. And, He will destroy the Antichrist, who is called the beast, and Jesus will set up His kingdom on earth. His kingdom will last a thousand years. 

Below, we have the contents of this first part.   


Contents:

1. QUANTUM COMPUTERS: THE DARK AGENDA

2. The altar to an alien god

3. GEORDIE ROSE SPOKE OF A COMING INVASION FROM ANOTHER DIMENSION

4. ENCOUNTERS WITH EVIL SUPERNATURAL ENTITIES

5. THE DEVIL ENGINEERED HYBRID GIANTS IN ANCIENT TIMES 

6. CONCLUSION OF PART 1


[Read the short version here at this link.]

1. QUANTUM COMPUTERS: THE DARK AGENDA

Saturday, January 27, 2018

A Message to the Church – The Reasons Why America Must Be Judged (Section 1.) (with Links) (lukewarm Church) (false teachers) (false doctrine)



A Message to the Church – The Reasons Why America Must Be Judged (Section 1.) (with Links)


Sections with Links:
4. Why America cannot be restored, except on an individual level (Conclusion)

[This 4 part article will take less than 20 minutes to read. But, it is arranged in sections for convenience.]
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1. The Church in America is in need of repentance

There are many people who say that the Church in America will experience a revival and that this country will become great again. They give evidence that Donald Trump is a man for the hour who is supposed to build up this country and restore it to greatness, and wealth, and influence on the world stage. But, will this country really become great again? And, can the Church experience a revival without having true repentance first?

Friday, July 14, 2017

Expounding the Trumpet and Vial Judgments in the Book of Revelation (PART 2 of 2)



Expounding the Trumpet and Vial Judgments in the Book of Revelation (Part 2 of 2) [Print Document]

In the first part, we looked at the seven trumpet judgments and expounded on them a little. We saw how devastating they will be to the wicked, who will not repent from their sins during the seven-year tribulation. Now, we will look at an overview of the vial judgments, which are seven stages of the seventh trumpet judgment, and we will expound on these a little.

An Overview of the 7 Vial Judgments

The 1st vial — (Revelation 16:2) “And the first went, and poured out his vial upon the earth; and there fell a noisome and grievous sore upon the men which had the mark of the beast, and upon them which worshipped his image.”

Noisome means “hurtful” and “destructive”, according to Webster’s 1828 dictionary. According to this dictionary, grievous means: “2. Afflictive; painful...” [and] “3. Causing grief or sorrow.” This noisome and grievous sore is a very hurtful and destructive disease that these wicked people will be struck with. Sores will likely rise all over their bodies. They will last for a long time (See the fifth vial).

The 2nd Vial — (Revelation 16:3) “And the second angel poured out his vial upon the sea; and it became as the blood of a dead man: and every living soul died in the sea.”

Map of red oceans
The second vial and the second trumpet are similar, but the second vial causes all the animals in the sea that have a soul (but not a spirit) to die. All the world’s oceans will become as blood. The second trumpet caused just a third of all the ocean to become blood. Now, the judgment is stronger than ever because the people’s hearts are more hardened than ever. This will devastate the world’s economy.

The 3rd  Vial — (Revelation 16:4-6) “[4] And the third angel poured out his vial upon the rivers and fountains of waters; and they became blood. [5] And I heard the angel of the waters say, Thou art righteous, O Lord, which art, and wast, and shalt be, because thou hast judged thus. [6] For they have shed the blood of saints and prophets, and thou hast given them blood to drink; for they are worthy.”

(The Yangtze river became red on Sept. 11, 2012.
This is a sign of when rivers will be filled with blood.)
The third trumpet judgment saw a third of rivers, streams, and springs becoming poisonous. But, the third vial causes almost all of the rivers and fountains of water to become blood. The reason we know that not all of these water sources are turned to blood is that God’s people will be in wilderness locations where God will provide for them (Revelation 12).

Expounding the Trumpet and Vial Judgments in the Book of Revelation (PART 1 of 2)



Expounding the Trumpet and Vial Judgments in the Book of Revelation (Part 1 of 2) [Print Document]
Revelation 10:7
“[7] But in the days of the voice of the seventh angel, when he shall begin to sound, the mystery of God should be finished, as he hath declared to his servants the prophets.”
God was putting on my heart to write an article about Revelation 10:7. This article will look at the deeper meaning behind the verse and how it applies to the world today and in the future. Let’s look at the last part of Revelation 10:7: “... the mystery of God should be finished, as he hath declared to his servants the prophets.” When the seventh angel has sounded his trumpet, the prophecy of the future and of judgments on the earth shall be fulfilled.
In Revelation 8-9, we read about six trumpets that are sounded by six angels. The seventh angel blows his trumpet in Revelation 11. These trumpets announce sequential judgments that literally shall fall upon the earth and shall affect billions of people. Some Christians think these judgments are figurative or allegorical, but we must go according to God’s Word and the Spirit of God, and not man’s opinions. I encourage you to seek God for yourselves to see if what I am writing here is of God. (See Jeremiah 33:3 and John 16:13.).
An Overview of the Trumpet Judgments
Let’s look at an overview of the trumpet judgments in Revelation 8-9.
A grass fire
The 1st trumpet — Hail and fire, mingled with blood, are cast upon the earth. All the green grass is burnt up and one third of the trees are burnt up. The blood is literal blood. It is the blood of those who were martyred for their
large hailstones
faith in Jesus and in God’s Word. (God showed me this. You may seek God about this.). In Revelation 16:4-7, the rivers and fountains of water are turned to blood. It is revealed why this will happen. Revelation 16:6 says: “For they have shed the blood of saints and prophets, and thou hast given them blood to drink; for they are worthy.” For the same reason, this blood is poured upon the wicked as judgment for the shedding of innocent blood and for shedding the blood of the martyrs.
The 2nd trumpet — A giant asteroid falls into the sea and a third of all fish and other sea creatures are killed. And, a third of the sea becomes blood. That means, a third of all the ocean is blood. A third of the ships are destroyed. This judgment will devastate the world economy. Many countries depend on the sea for transportation and food. The blood-filled sea would make transportation slower and more costly. Also, without a third of the fish, the food supply would be significantly harmed.
an asteroid

The Marine Stewardship Council said on their website some interesting facts about the consumption of fish:

“In 2013, fish accounted for about 17% of the global population's intake of animal protein.”
“In 2013, fish provided 3.1 billion people with almost 20% of their intake of animal protein.”
“In some countries, fish accounts for more than 25% of animal protein intake.”
The 3rd trumpet — The star wormwood is an asteroid that is filled with a very bitter and poisonous substance. This asteroid breaks apart in the atmosphere and the pieces land in many areas to make the water bitter and poisonous (i.e. it kills men who drink it). The pieces land in a third of the rivers and upon the fountains of water (i.e. streams and springs) around the world.

Monday, October 6, 2014

The Downfall of America and the Reasons Why It Shall Collapse-- PART TWO

In part one we looked at how the "Indian Wars" saw the removal of Native Americans from their land; we saw how "abortion" has taken the lives of over 55 million innocent babies; and we saw how Harry Potter, which was endorsed by Christians, is really witchcraft (as an example of witchcraft sneaking into Churches). Now we will look at some more reasons why God shall judge America.



The Downfall of America and the Reasons Why It Shall Collapse -- PART TWO


Eastern Meditation and Deception and Heresy in the “Church”

(A Buddhist monk is meditating.
Eastern meditation has crept into the "Church".
Click for source.)
Harry Potter is just one example of how the occult and witchcraft have crept into the Church to lead astray children and their parents.  Eastern meditation has been given the name “contemplative prayer” or “centering prayer” or “breath prayers” by evangelical “Christians” and is becoming popular in many American churches. As one example, Rick Warren encourages people, in his book The Purpose Driven Life, to repeat phrases over and over in a mantra similar to prayers used by Zen Buddhism and Hindu yoga (h) (See Works Cited at the end).

Brian McLaren, a leader in the emerging church movement, has endorsed heretical books by people such as Tony Campolo (Speaking My Mind) and Dave Fleming (The Seeker's Way). These authors believe that Christianity is too limited and needs to be joined with other religions (h).


(Tony Campolo [right] with Bill Clinton [center].
Campolo was an advisor to Clinton. Click for source.)
Campolo writes: “Beyond these models of reconciliation, a theology of mysticism provides some hope for common ground between Christianity and Islam." (Tony Campolo. Speaking My Mind, pg. 149.) (i)

Campolo told Charlie Rose: “I’m not convinced that Jesus only lives in Christians.” (Tony Campolo. Charlie Rose show on January 24, 1997.) (i)

Tony Campolo believes that other religions have “Jesus” in them somehow.

The Bible teaches that Jesus Christ is the only way to salvation…

John 14:6
“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”

Acts 4:12 (bold / underline added)
“Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.”

1 Timothy 2:5
“For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;”

(33 percent of the "Christian" teens surveyed in a 2010
 survey believe that Jesus Christ is not the only way.)
Please notice again that the Bible says, “Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.” (Acts 4:12). Only by the name of Jesus Christ can people be saved. Buddha, Muḥammad, Hinduism, Mormonism, etc. do not have the way of salvation. Their gods are not the true Jesus Christ of the Bible. Only by the true Jesus Christ is there salvation.

By denying that Jesus Christ is only in true Christianity (found in the Bible), Campolo and other false teachers are teaching false doctrines, denying Jesus Christ, teaching a false, new-age “christ.”

Is it any wonder, then, that 33 percent of the “Christian” teens surveyed in a 2010 survey (at Reach Workcamps ministry sites across the country) believe that Jesus, Buddha, Islam, and other religions all lead to heaven? According to Mike Nappa, who was responsible for the survey, the kids were “cream of the crop” coming from Christian homes (j). Christian parents and pastors are not doing their job and the kids themselves are buying into the lies promoted at schools and by false teachers.

Homosexuality

(Click for source.)
The moral foundation of America has been eroded severely, so much so that many “Christian” denominations have either embraced sodomy as acceptable or have warmed up to the idea that sodomy is not so bad. Some even have homosexual “pastors”. The Presbyterian Church (USA) voted, last June, to allow gay people to be “ordained” and for Presbyterian pastors to conduct gay ceremonies (k). They redefined “marriage” as a union of “two people” (k).

Many other denominations have warmed up to the belief that being gay is not against the Bible. But, what does God’s Word actually say about “homosexuality”?

Romans 1:24-27

24 Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves:

25 Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen.

26 For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature:

27 And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet.

This is not very popular, but it is the truth. 1 Corinthians 6 speaks about sodomy and other sins…

1 Corinthians 6:9-11

(America is full of idolatry so much so that
a famous TV show is called American Idol. Source.)
9 Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind,

10 Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.

Idolatry

Idolatry is mentioned in this list. America is full of idolatry so much so that a famous TV show is called American Idol. Idolatry is defined by God as: “Thou shalt have no other gods before me.” (Exodus 20:3).

Jesus told us this regarding idolatry…

The Downfall of America and the Reasons Why It Shall Collapse -- PART ONE

America, once the land of the free and home of the brave, is no longer so free, nor so brave. What had once thrived as a superpower is now declining economically, militarily, and spiritually. It had welcomed the poor and hungry and had been a beacon of hope to the masses of poor immigrants that came to its door.

Today, America has changed. It is... (Read more below.)



The Downfall of America and the Reasons Why It Shall Collapse

America, once the land of the free and home of the brave, is no longer so free, nor so brave. What had once thrived as a superpower is now declining economically, militarily, and spiritually. It had welcomed the poor and hungry and had been a beacon of hope to the masses of poor immigrants that came to its door.

Today, America has changed. It is no longer the powerful nation it had once been. It is in debt trillions of dollars, borrowed from countries such as China. Instead of being a beacon of hope, it has become very dark and full of great spiritual depravity. You may know America is getting darker, but for the sake of exposing the truth, we will look at how dark America really is getting. We will see how such a nation cannot endure much longer, having had the spiritual knowledge it once had.

America and the 19th Century

(Sioux in traditional dress)
As America expanded westward, it met resistance from the original inhabitants of America, the Native Americans. Did America work with them and settle in land the Native Americans willingly give them? Did they buy the land from the Natives? The Federal Government forcibly moved Native Americans from their own land and put them on reservations where they were often bordering enemy tribes.  Some of the Native American tribes were given land that was arid and bad for planting.

Under of Dawes Act of 1887, Native American tribal land was taken away from the tribes and much of it given to settlers. Land was then allotted to individual “Indians.” While it was meant to help prepare the Native Americans for citizenship, it took away their hunting rights and reduced their reservation land. The best land was often given to white settlers (a) (See Works Cited). This is identical to stealing. America had broken one of the Ten Commandments in its treatment of the Indians: “Thou shalt not steal.” (Exodus 20:15). 

(Hotchkiss 42 mm gun)
They also broke the sixth commandment: “Thou shalt not kill.” (Exodus 20:13). During the “Wounded Knee Massacre” a single gunshot sparked a blood bath that resulted in Native American men, women, and children being murdered. The tensions between the U.S. Army of 1890 and the Sioux tribe came to a head at the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. The Sioux tribe had been fighting the U.S. Army for decades, on and off, and tensions were high. When some members of the 7th cavalry came to confiscate weapons in an Indian encampment under the leadership of a Sioux called “Big Foot”. They had misunderstood Big Foot’s intentions and thought he was a threat. The camp was surrounded by Hotchkiss guns and 500 soldiers (b).

One of the Indians, Black Coyote, refused to give up his rife. Soldiers began roughing him up and insisting that he give up the gun. Somewhere a shot rang out. The Hotchkiss guns began firing, and in the chaos, many innocent children, women, and men were murdered. This would mark the end of the “Indian Wars” and the further decline of the Native Americans’ way of life (b).

Legalizing Murder
(View Source)

Today, killing is legalized. How so, one may ask? When the human life has been redefined so that a baby is called a “fetus” and so that killing that innocent baby is termed “abortion”, this breaking of God’s law is rationalized as simply getting rid of something unwanted.

Since abortion was legalized in 1973, there have been over 55 million abortions in the United States (c). Each year approximately 1.2 to 1.3 million babies are killed by abortion (Foust).  That number is roughly equal to the 1.2 million U.S. soldiers that have died since the American Revolutionary War (including all the wars up to the recent Iraq War) (d).

The process of abortion is very gruesome and bloody and the child has to suffer great pain. It is absolutely horrible and yet it is accepted as being normal and okay. A society that doesn’t think much of human life cannot last long.

Because the Ten Commandments are a thought of as a threat to society, they have been removed from many courthouses, city halls, and public places. In August this year (2014), a judge in New Mexico ruled that the Ten Commandments display at the Bloomfield City Hall must be removed (e).  

The Influence of the Occult (Magic) and Satanism

(CGI Rendering of Baphomet statue [Source])
While the Ten Commandments are being removed, a statue to honor Satan is currently being constructed to be placed at the Oklahoma State House beside a donated Ten Commandments monument. While a legal battle is being fought, it is very clear that the worship of the devil is becoming more popular. This is only a sign that evil is becoming more blatant.

If one only looks at the movies and TV shows designed for kids one can see the influence of witchcraft and the occult. Harry Potter, a best-selling series that became a highly-popular Hollywood franchise, has been endorsed by “Christians.”

A Christianity Today article from the year 2000 stated (f):

(Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.
Source)
'But the literary witchcraft of the Harry Potter series has almost no resemblance to the I-am-God mumbo jumbo of Wiccan circles. Author J.K. Rowling has created a world with real good and evil, and Harry is definitely on the side of light fighting the "dark powers."

'Third, and this is why we recommend the books, Rowling's series is a Book of Virtues with a preadolescent funny bone. Amid the laugh-out-loud scenes are wonderful examples of compassion, loyalty, courage, friendship, and even self-sacrifice. No wonder young readers want to be like these believable characters. That is a Christmas present we can be grateful for.'

(Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Source.)
The late David J. Meyer, a former witch who left witchcraft to become a follower of Jesus Christ, wrote that “Harry Potter books are training manuals for the occult.” (g). Meyer explains (g):

'Harry also learns a new vocabulary, including words such as "Azkaban", "Circe", "Draco", "Erised", "Hermes", and "Slytherin"; all of which are names of real devils or demons. These are not characters of fiction!

'How serious is this? By reading these materials, many millions of young people are learning how to work with demon spirits. They are getting to know them by name. Vast numbers of children professing to be Christians are also filling their hearts and minds, while willingly ignorant parents look the other way.'



Eastern Meditation and Deception and Heresy in the “Church”

Harry Potter is just one example of how the occult and witchcraft have crept into the Church to lead astray children and their parents.  Eastern meditation has been given the name “contemplative prayer” or “centering prayer” or “breath prayers” by evangelical “Christians” and is becoming popular in many American churches. As one... (CLICK to READ PART TWO.)