Nostr notes by ImYour Huckleberry

Need a way to "Unintentionally" leak/supply the duress ...

2026-07-26T16:15:00Z

In reply to nevent1q…plm4
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Need a way to "Unintentionally" leak/supply the duress password to the authorities in a way that leads them to believe that it is the true password.

Maybe a list of "passwords" in your notebook or wallet...

GROK: Destruction (or tampering with) potential evidence is ...

2026-07-26T16:09:07Z

In reply to nevent1q…plm4
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GROK:

Destruction (or tampering with) potential evidence is generally a crime in the USA, especially if done with intent to interfere with an actual or anticipated investigation, search, or legal proceeding.

Key Legal Principles:

⇢Tampering with evidence (state and federal):
This typically involves knowingly altering, destroying, concealing, or damaging physical evidence (including digital data on a phone) with the intent to impair its availability in an investigation or court proceeding.

Federal example: 18 U.S.C. § 2232(a) makes it unlawful to knowingly destroy or damage property to prevent its seizure by authorities. This was used in a recent high-profile case.

It applies even to "potential" evidence if you have reason to believe an investigation, search, or proceeding is imminent or underway. Destroying something that "might" become relevant can still qualify if intent is proven.

Penalties vary by jurisdiction: often misdemeanors or felonies with fines, jail/prison time, depending on severity and whether it's during an active investigation.

Context: GrapheneOS Duress Password
GrapheneOS includes a duress password feature that wipes (effectively destroys access to) user data when entered.

⇢Important caveats:
Timing and knowledge matter: Casually wiping your own phone with no investigation or demand in progress is usually fine (it's your property). But doing so after being stopped, searched, or subpoenaed can be charged as obstruction or tampering.

Border/ports: Courts give the government broader authority for device searches, which heightens risks.

Refusing to unlock is often protected by the 5th Amendment (self-incrimination), but actively destroying data via duress password is treated differently as affirmative destruction.

Courts can also draw adverse inferences (assume the wiped data was incriminating) in related proceedings.

Is there a difference between proactively setting up systems where no data is collected (or where it is immediately destroyed) as a standard action vs destruction of data as a response to a perceived acute threat?

Yes, there is a significant legal difference in the US between these two approaches, primarily driven by timing, intent, and whether a duty to preserve evidence has been triggered.

bressler.com

1. Proactive Systems (No/Limited Data Collection or Routine/Automatic Destruction)This is generally legal and common as a standard privacy practice:Examples: Privacy-by-design systems, short data retention policies (e.g., auto-delete messages after 30 days, no-logs VPNs, encrypted devices that minimize persistent data, routine cache clearing).
Why it's usually allowed: Routine, good-faith data destruction in the ordinary course of business or personal privacy practices is not considered spoliation or tampering, provided it follows consistent policies established before any investigation or legal issue arises.

contractorsperspective.com

Courts distinguish this from targeted destruction. Consistent policies (documented and uniformly applied) help demonstrate lack of bad intent.

bressler.com

Limits: Once you reasonably anticipate litigation, an investigation, subpoena, or seizure (the "duty to preserve" kicks in), you must suspend routine deletions for potentially relevant data. Continuing auto-deletion after that point can lead to sanctions (civil) or charges (criminal), even if it's part of an existing policy.

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2. Reactive Destruction (In Response to a Perceived Acute Threat)This carries much higher legal risk and is often treated as tampering, obstruction, or destruction to prevent seizure:Examples: Wiping a phone or deleting specific files after police stop you, agents demand access, or you learn of an investigation.
Why it's risky: Laws focus on knowing intent to impair an investigation or prevent seizure. Reactive actions (especially duress passwords triggered during a search) directly match statutes like 18 U.S.C. § 2232.

law.cornell.edu

In the recent GrapheneOS case, the duress wipe happened in direct response to a border search demand — prosecutors charged it as intentional destruction to block seizure.

techcrunch.com

Courts look at whether the destruction occurred after a trigger event (e.g., being approached by authorities). This makes proving innocent intent much harder.

law.stackexchange.com

Key Factors Courts Consider
Aspect:
⇢Proactive/Routine
⇢Reactive to Threat
Timing:
⇢Before any notice or anticipation
⇢After perceived/actual investigation
Intent:
⇢General privacy or efficiency
⇢To impair access/seizure
Policy:
⇢Consistent, pre-existing
⇢Ad-hoc or targeted
Legal Risk:
⇢Low (if duty to preserve not triggered)
⇢High (tampering/obstruction charges)
Consequences:
⇢Usually none
⇢Criminal charges
⇢Adverse inferences

Bottom line:
Setting up strong privacy defaults (minimal data collection, automatic/ephemeral storage) is a smart, generally protected practice. Actively destroying or triggering wipes in the moment when authorities appear is frequently interpreted as consciousness of guilt and evidence tampering.

This distinction is well-established in both civil spoliation cases and criminal obstruction/tampering law.

Destruction (or tampering with) potential evidence is generally a ...

2026-07-26T15:45:27Z

In reply to nevent1q…n9cx
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Destruction (or tampering with) potential evidence is generally a crime in the USA, especially if done with intent to interfere with an actual or anticipated investigation, search, or legal proceeding.

It is good to rejoice when good overcomes evil. It is good to ...

2026-07-13T14:06:04Z

In reply to nevent1q…2qls
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It is good to rejoice when good overcomes evil.
It is good to rejoice when justice finds the evil doer.
One should mourn when an unrepentant person dies without being reconciled to God.

2 Peter 3:9 (NASB)
"The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance."

There are many things that go into marriage, but one thing that ...

2026-07-03T21:29:54Z

There are many things that go into marriage, but one thing that is not normally explicitly articulated is this:

The person you marry is the person you are choosing to spend the worst times of your life with you.

The good times are easy to get through together or alone, but having someone to rely on in the worst times can be a much needed lifeline. This is why the vows say "in good times and bad". It is an acknowledgement that you WILL face tough times. We all do., but a committed married couple is better equipped to survive in bad circumstances.

As a Christian you should also choose someone who believes as you do. This is explicitly stated in the Bible. Don't marry an unbeliever. A believing spouse will help anchor your faith as well as being there for the day to day trials of life.

"Two are better than one because they have a good return for their labor. For if either of them falls, the one will lift up his companion. But woe to the one who falls when there is not another to lift him up. Furthermore, if two lie down together they keep warm, but how can one be warm alone? And if one can overpower him who is alone, two can resist him. A cord of three strands is not quickly torn apart."
Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

https://youtube.com/shorts/mffbn3QYDC8

#JordanPeterson #marriage #mate #husband #wife #spouse #team #ThreeStrands #Ecclesiastes #Bible

Seeing a how the only devices that are supported by GrapheneOS ...

2026-06-22T02:57:59Z

In reply to nevent1q…kvm2
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Seeing a how the only devices that are supported by GrapheneOS are pixels, I don't think Google is very worried...

Officially Supported Devices (Current Production Support)
From the official GrapheneOS FAQ (as of the latest available data):
Pixel 10 series: Pixel 10a (stallion), Pixel 10 Pro Fold (rango), Pixel 10 Pro XL (mustang), Pixel 10 Pro (blazer), Pixel 10 (frankel)
Pixel 9 series: Pixel 9a (tegu), Pixel 9 Pro Fold (comet), Pixel 9 Pro XL (komodo), Pixel 9 Pro (caiman), Pixel 9 (tokay)
Pixel 8 series: Pixel 8a (akita), Pixel 8 Pro (husky), Pixel 8 (shiba)
Others: Pixel Fold (felix), Pixel Tablet (tangorpro), Pixel 7a (lynx), Pixel 7 Pro (cheetah), Pixel 7 (panther), Pixel 6a (bluejay), Pixel 6 Pro (raven), Pixel 6 (oriole)1f90d3

I agree with the sentiments you expressed. There is one thing ...

2026-06-17T16:01:52Z

In reply to nevent1q…ma4r
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I agree with the sentiments you expressed.

There is one thing that I dislike about your reply though. I admit that being raised in a protestant household has left a mark on me. I dislike and distrust anything that smells like Roman Catholicism. The use of the term "excommunicated" is one such distasteful thing. While maybe not theologically wrong, I prefer the term disfellowship. For many, the word excommunicate at the very least implies that the church is denying a person salvation and entry into heaven.

This is just my opinion though.

Anyway, continue to be like the Bereans and study the scripture to verify the truth. Go with grace in Christ.

"...I don't know anyone who says either a person or group ...

2026-06-17T15:36:45Z

In reply to nevent1q…vl8c
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"...I don't know anyone who says either a person or group of persons *causes* these books/letters to become inspired..."

People do not CAUSE the writings to BECOME inspired.

If they are inspired ( God breathed, directly from God, etc) then they always were and always will be. It is in their nature. We as fallible human beings sometimes recognize that a work is inspired and sometimes we don't.

The cannon of scripture that is recognized as inspired and included in the Bible was already recognized by the majority of Christians before any council approved. The Council just made official that they agreed upon those works as such. There may be other divinely inspired works, but they will not contradict those that are included in the Bible.

As a Christian grows in Knowledge and discernment the surety of what works in the world are divinely inspired will increase, but one must back check against what is known to be good before accepting something new.

God is just. He will judge our hearts. Seek him in truth and he will guide you.

I really hate the tendency to redefine words for political ...

2026-06-16T14:24:12Z

In reply to nevent1q…seqp
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I really hate the tendency to redefine words for political purposes.

Nationalism is a political, social, and cultural ideology that emphasizes the interests, culture, identity, and unity of a nation (a group of people sharing common language, history, traditions, ethnicity, values, or territory) above those of other nations or international bodies.

Therefore Christian Nationalism is a political, social, and cultural ideology that emphasizes the interests, culture, identity, and unity of a nation—understood as a group of people sharing common language, history, traditions, ethnicity, values, or territory—with Christianity (or a particular expression of it) viewed as integral or foundational to that shared heritage and character. It prioritizes this national framework above those of other nations or international bodies.

This is not a bad thing.
It is not an undesirable viewpoint.

It is what this country (the USA) was founded on and what the vast majority of the laws and standards of morality are dependent upon. Trying to change that ( like the left has been doing for a very long time ) weakens the foundation that this country is built on. This is a big reason why we have many the problems we see today.

I am against racism as classically defined:
Racism (classical definition) is the belief that humans can be divided into distinct biological "races," that inherited physical traits are linked to inherent differences in abilities, character, intellect, morality, or behavior, and that some races are superior or inferior to others.

I am NOT against being proud of my cultural heritage and trying to maintain it.

#Racisim
#Nationalism
#Nationalist
#ChristianNationalism
#ChristianNationalist
#Ideology
#Religion
#Christian
#Heritage
#Culture
#History
#Honesty

So, there is no top down ban ability, but there is a ground ...

2026-06-16T14:07:50Z

In reply to nevent1q…q5ns
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So, there is no top down ban ability, but there is a ground swell/grass roots ban effect.

Does a person who gets banned from a relay get notified that they are banned? How would one know? Are there ban lists published somewhere?

Can you explain that in easy terms for the masses please? I think ...

2026-06-16T11:36:12Z

In reply to nevent1q…e5mn
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Can you explain that in easy terms for the masses please?

I think I understand but I am not sure. Also which clients currently use this model?

"...On Nostr you get corrected in two replies, all human. ...

2026-06-16T11:32:41Z

In reply to nevent1q…ehag
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"...On Nostr you get corrected in two replies, all human. ..."

It has been my experience that there are bots on both. It seems like they just don't try to hide as much over here. I have blocked manyu bots for being annoying with constant worthless replies. If the replies had value, then I wouldn't mind as much. Real people replying is definitely better.

Why does that matter? Honestly, I can understand people avoiding ...

2026-06-16T11:23:24Z

In reply to nevent1q…r09r
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Why does that matter? Honestly, I can understand people avoiding the platform. It is not curated and does expose the users to content that they would not want to see sometimes. It's that whole dangerous freedom and free speech thing.

Question for you?

Would you be comfortable with your underage children consuming the content found here? X is not that different as far as carnal content goes if you know where to look. There are just fewer users here.

#Curated #Censored #FreeSpeech #DangerousFreedom #OpenForum

The Context and the Coin The Pharisees (and Herodians) tried to ...

2026-06-13T20:57:19Z

The Context and the Coin

The Pharisees (and Herodians) tried to trap Jesus with a politically and religiously loaded question: "Is it lawful to pay taxes [tribute] to Caesar, or not?" Answering "yes" could make him seem like a Roman collaborator (alienating Jewish nationalists); "no" could get him arrested for sedition.Jesus asked to see the coin used for the tax. They produced a denarius (a silver Roman coin worth about a day's wage for a laborer). He asked whose image (eikōn) and inscription (epigraphē) were on it. They replied, "Caesar's." Jesus then said, "Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's."

This coin is traditionally called the "Tribute Penny" (from the King James Version). It was most likely a denarius of Emperor Tiberius (r. 14–37 AD), minted in places like Lugdunum (modern Lyon).

Typical features:
● Obverse: Portrait of Tiberius with an inscription like "TI[berius] CAESAR DIVI AVG[usti] F[ilius] AVGVSTVS" — "Tiberius Caesar, son of the deified Augustus."
● Reverse: Often a seated female figure (Livia as Pax or similar) with "PONTIF MAXIM" (Pontifex Maximus, high priest).

It was the specific coin required (or commonly used) for the Roman poll tax/tribute in the province.

Did Possessing It Break Jewish Law?

Yes, according to a strict interpretation of the Second Commandment (Exodus 20:4–5):

"You shall not make for yourself a carved image [graven image], or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. You shall not bow down to them or serve them."

The coin bore a human image (the emperor) presented in a divine or semi-divine context via the inscription claiming sonship of a "deified" Augustus. This tied directly into the imperial cult, where the emperor was treated as divine or worthy of cultic honors — something devout Jews saw as idolatry.

Many sources note that pious Jews viewed these coins as blasphemous. Carrying or using one could imply acceptance of the emperor's divinity or at least violate the prohibition on images of false gods.

This is why Jesus calling them hypocrites is pointed: they carried and produced the very coin that represented the idolatry and foreign domination they (especially the Pharisees) publicly opposed, while plotting against him. Jesus himself apparently did not produce one.

#RenderUntoCaesar #Hypocrite #Pharisee #Jesus #Tax #Tribute

I have strong opinions on this soI asked GROK to apply an ...

2026-05-20T15:40:32Z

I have strong opinions on this soI asked GROK to apply an unbiased analysis framework to Thomas Massie & Ed Gallrein.

Here are the results
Thomas Massie vs. Ed Gallrein:

Comparison

Background & Style

Massie: MIT-educated engineer, 7-term incumbent (2012–2027), libertarian-leaning constitutionalist. Known for voting independently, often against party leadership on spending and foreign aid. High "No" vote rate on omnibus bills.

Gallrein: Navy SEAL (ret. Captain), farmer, political newcomer. Trump-endorsed "America First" loyalist. Defeated Massie in the May 19, 2026 primary (~55-45%) in the most expensive House primary ever (> $32 million spent).
washingtonpost . com

Core Contrast:
Principled independent (Massie) vs. reliable team player/loyalist (Gallrein).

Key Policy Differences

Issue
Thomas Massie vs Ed Gallrein
● Foreign Policy/Israel
Non-interventionist; opposes most foreign aid (incl. Israel); critic of AIPAC influence; voted against Iron Dome & symbolic pro-Israel measures.
Strong pro-Israel, pro-military aid; supports "peace through strength" and allies.
● Spending & Debt
Fiscal hawk; frequent "No" on big spending bills & deficits.
Supports Trump agenda (tax cuts + spending priorities); less emphasis on austerity.
● Trump Loyalty
Agrees ~90% but bucks on key issues (e.g., certain aid bills, Epstein files push).
Full alignment & loyalty; positioned as anti-obstruction.
● Defense/Military
Skeptical of unauthorized actions (e.g., opposed Iran strikes without Congress).
Strong defense buildup; veteran emphasis on readiness.

Similarities:
Both Republican, pro-life, pro-Second Amendment, pro-border security, conservative on social issues (anti-woke/DEI).

Campaign Finance (AIPAC/Pro-Israel)
● Massie: Zero direct AIPAC contributions. Heavy spending against him by AIPAC-affiliated groups (~$9–12M+ independent expenditures) and pro-Israel donors.
responsiblestatecraft . org
● Gallrein: Benefited from massive pro-Israel outside spending supporting him/opposing Massie. Strong alignment with these groups.
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Record & Accountability
● Massie: Long voting record of consistency on limited government & non-intervention. Few flip-flops; often in minority. Successes include Epstein files transparency.
● Gallrein: No congressional record. Short political history; no major documented flip-flops. Promises center on advancing Trump’s full agenda without resistance.

Summary:
Massie represents small-government libertarian conservatism that challenges party orthodoxy on debt and foreign entanglements. Gallrein embodies mainstream Trump-aligned Republicanism emphasizing loyalty, strong defense, and pro-Israel policy. The primary outcome reflects a clear preference for party unity over independent restraint in the current GOP.
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Unbiased Profile: Thomas Massie (R-KY)
Profile as of May 2026
(Note: Massie lost renomination in the May 19, 2026 Republican primary to Trump-endorsed Ed Gallrein in the most expensive House primary in U.S. history, with over $32 million spent. )
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1. Basic Profile

Full Name & Position: Thomas Harold Massie, U.S. Representative for Kentucky’s 4th District (2012–2027, term ends Jan. 3, 2027).

Party & Tenure: Republican (libertarian-leaning, Tea Party-aligned). Served since Nov. 13, 2012.

Background: Born Jan. 13, 1971 (age 55). MIT graduate (BS/MS in engineering). Founded a haptic technology company (sold in 2003). Lewis County Judge-Executive (2011–2012). Engineer/inventor background.

Electoral History: Won 2012 primary and general by wide margins. Generally safe reelections until 2026 primary loss amid heavy outside spending and Trump opposition.

Ideology: Strongly libertarian-leaning Republican. GovTrack ranks him among the most "left" (libertarian) House Republicans on cosponsorship patterns (15th most left among House Rs in recent data). High scores from fiscal conservative groups (e.g., Heritage Action lifetime ~83%, NTU often A-range for taxpayer friendliness). Low party unity on spending/foreign policy.
govtrack . us

2. Stance on Major Controversial Issues
Massie consistently emphasizes constitutional limits, fiscal restraint, non-interventionism, and individual liberty. He often votes against party leadership on spending, foreign aid, and surveillance.

Abortion/Reproductive Rights:
● Pro-life. Believes life begins at conception.
● Voted against taxpayer funding of abortions (domestic and foreign).
● Introduced "No Funds for Foreign Abortions Act."
● Opposed Planned Parenthood funding.
massie . house . gov

Gun Rights:
● Strong Second Amendment supporter.
● High ratings from Gun Owners of America.
● Opposed Undetectable Firearms Act (lone vote against in some cases).

Immigration & Border:
● Supports border security and wall.
● Opposed amnesty pathways.
● Co-sponsored bills to reduce backlogs for skilled immigrants but prioritized enforcement.
● Voted against some expansions of visas/H-2B.
en.wikipedia . org

Taxes & Fiscal Policy:
● Strong opponent of deficits and omnibus spending.
● Supported 2017 tax cuts.
● Frequently votes against large spending bills ("debt bomb" concerns).
● High NTU scores for fiscal conservatism.

Healthcare:
● Opposed ACA (Obamacare) and partial repeal efforts that didn't go far enough.
● Supports market-based reforms over mandates.

Climate & Energy:
● Skeptical of human-caused climate change consensus ("jury is still out").
● Opposes green energy subsidies (including for Israel).
● Supports fossil fuels/nuclear where market-driven.
en.wikipedia . org

Criminal Justice:
● Pushed Epstein files transparency (successful discharge petition leading to bill signed into law).
● Supports civil liberties protections.

LGBTQ+ & Social Issues:
● Opposed certain gender-related policies (e.g., men in women's sports in some votes).
● Traditional on marriage/family.

Foreign Policy & Military (esp. Israel):
● Non-interventionist.
● Opposes most foreign aid (Israel, Ukraine, etc.).
● Voted against Iron Dome funding, symbolic Israel support resolutions, and unconditional aid.
● Critic of AIPAC influence; introduced bill to require AIPAC to register as foreign agents.
● Opposed war with Iran (co-sponsored War Powers resolutions with Rep. Ro Khanna).
● Supports congressional authorization for military action.
aljazeera . com +1

Trade & Economy:
● Skeptical of tariffs in some cases; prioritizes debt reduction.

Education:
● Limited federal role; local control.

Election Integrity:
● Supported voter ID and related measures.

Technology & Speech:
● Opposed surveillance expansions (e.g., certain PATRIOT Act/NSA provisions).
● Strong free speech advocate.

3. Voting Record Summary

Party Unity: Often below average for Republicans (votes against leadership on spending/foreign policy ~9–25% with Democrats on key votes per his own statements).

Missed Votes: ~3% lifetime (higher than median in some periods).
govtrack . us

Key Patterns:
● Frequent "No" on omnibus/continuing resolutions, foreign aid packages, and NDAA when bloated.
● High Heritage Action scores for conservative votes.
● Lone or small-minority "No" votes on symbolic or spending measures.

Interest Group Ratings:
● High from fiscal conservative/libertarian groups (Heritage, NTU, Club for Growth).
● Lower from labor/unions.
● Strong from gun rights.
● Low from progressive groups.

AIPAC & Pro-Israel Contributions:
● ● ● Massie has received zero direct contributions from AIPAC PAC.

● No significant Pro-Israel PAC money noted in OpenSecrets summaries. In 2026 primary, AIPAC-affiliated groups (e.g., United Democracy Project) and other pro-Israel donors spent heavily against him (millions via super PACs), contributing to record spending. Massie highlighted this as opposition to his anti-foreign-aid stance.

4. Promises vs. Performance

Fiscal Restraint/Debt:
● Consistently voted against large spending bills.
● Partial success on Epstein transparency (bill passed/signed, though implementation criticized).
● Opposed "One Big Beautiful Bill" over debt concerns.

Foreign Policy:
● Delivered on opposition to unauthorized wars/aid.
● Co-sponsored measures to require congressional approval for Iran action.

Transparency:
● Epstein Files Act success.
● Pushed FARA reforms for lobbies.

Most core promises (limited government, no new wars, spending restraint) align with voting record, though he often ends up in the minority.

5. Flip-Flops & Position Changes

Massie has maintained a consistent libertarian-constitutionalist profile since 2012 with few major documented reversals. Criticisms of "flip-flops" usually come from party leadership on specific procedural votes or evolving spending bills, not core ideology. No prominent recent shifts; positions on foreign aid/Israel have been steady (opposition to aid predates recent conflicts).

6. Additional Accountability

Consistency: High on core issues (fiscal conservatism, non-intervention, civil liberties). Frequently bucks party on deficits and foreign entanglements.

Rhetoric vs. Record: Strong alignment. Known for explaining "No" votes in detail (e.g., constitutional concerns, debt).

Donor Influence: Grassroots/small donor heavy. Minimal traditional PAC reliance. 2026 race featured heavy outside spending against him (pro-Israel + Trump-aligned groups). No evidence of donor-driven policy shifts.
Ethics: Minor past fine for mask violation (2021). No major scandals.

Sources: Wikipedia, GovTrack, OpenSecrets, Ballotpedia (overview), official House site, Heritage Action, NTU, news reports (cross-checked). Primary records prioritized (votes via Congress . gov, statements). Profile aims for factual neutrality—Massie is a consistent small-government, anti-intervention voice who often stands alone.
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Unbiased Profile: Ed Gallrein (R-KY)
Profile as of May 20, 2026

1. Basic Profile

Full Name & Position: Ed Gallrein, Republican nominee for U.S. Representative for Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District
(won May 19, 2026 primary; general election November 2026).

Party & Tenure: Republican. No prior elected office. Ran unsuccessfully for Kentucky State Senate District 7 in 2024 (lost primary).

Background: Age ~68. Fifth-generation family farmer (dairy/beef) in Shelby County, Kentucky. U.S. Navy veteran (1984–2014), retired as Captain; served as Navy SEAL (including SEAL Team SIX deployments), Army Ranger combat veteran with 3 Bronze Stars and Presidential Unit Citations. Murray State University (BS Agriculture, 1981). Husband, father of 4, grandfather of 4. Runs a veterans’ non-profit.

Electoral History: Defeated incumbent Rep. Thomas Massie in the 2026 Republican primary (~54.8% to 45.2%) in the most expensive House primary in U.S. history (over $32 million total spending). Trump-endorsed. Strong favorite in the safely Republican general election.

Ideology: Trump-aligned “America First” conservative. Emphasizes loyalty to President Trump’s agenda, strong national defense, border security, and traditional conservative values. Positions as a reliable Republican team player versus Massie’s independent/libertarian style.

2. Stance on Major Controversial Issues

Gallrein’s positions are drawn primarily from his 2026 campaign website, 2024 state senate questionnaire, and public statements emphasizing Trump’s agenda.

Abortion/Reproductive Rights:
● Pro-life. “Protect the Unborn” — states life is precious as a father/grandfather/SEAL. Supports restrictions (from prior questionnaire: only exceptions when pregnancy threatens immediate life of mother).

Gun Rights / Second Amendment:
● Strong supporter. “Defend Our Gun Rights” without compromise. Lifelong conservative and defender of the right to keep and bear arms. Backs the Blue. (Note: Some pro-gun groups questioned depth on specifics like constitutional carry/background checks during primary.)

Immigration & Border Security:
● Hardline. Finish the wall, fully fund Border Patrol & ICE, secure the border to stop crime/drugs/fentanyl.
● America First enforcement focus.

Taxes & Fiscal Policy:
● Cut taxes, reduce regulations, stop reckless spending driving inflation. ● Bring jobs back to Kentucky.
● Pro-business (endorsed by U.S. Chamber of Commerce).

Healthcare:
● Limited details available. Generally aligns with conservative/repeal-and-replace approaches; opposes expansive government programs based on prior questionnaire leanings.

Climate & Energy:
● Limited public detail; focuses on economic growth and energy independence implied in “Unleash Our Economy” and military/national security priorities.

Criminal Justice & Policing:
● Strongly “Back the Blue.”
● Opposes defunding police.

LGBTQ+ & Social Issues:
● Opposes “woke agenda”/DEI in schools, military, and government.
● Restore merit, excellence, and patriotism.
● Traditional views on marriage/family from prior statements.

Foreign Policy & Military (esp. Israel):
● Strong national defense and support for allies, particularly Israel (veteran with Middle East experience).
● Emphasizes rebuilding military for peace through strength.
● Pro-Israel stance contrasted with Massie.

Trade & Economy:
● America First — cut taxes/regulations, bring jobs home.

Education:
● Eliminate DEI, restore patriotism and merit-based education.

Election Integrity:
● Aligns with Trump Republican priorities (limited specific statements available).

Technology & Speech:
● Limited detail; general conservative alignment.

3. Voting Record Summary

No congressional voting record yet (first-time nominee).
Prior Run: 2024 state senate primary — limited legislative record.
Key Patterns: Positions himself as a reliable Trump ally who will advance the America First agenda without obstruction.
● Interest Group Ratings: Endorsed by Trump, U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Pro-Israel groups and Trump-aligned PACs heavily supported him.
● Some gun rights groups expressed reservations during primary.
AIPAC & Pro-Israel Contributions:
● Significant outside support.
● Pro-Israel groups (including AIPAC-affiliated United Democracy Project, Republican Jewish Coalition, and others) spent heavily in independent expenditures supporting Gallrein / opposing Massie — estimates of $9–12+ million in IE/PAC support.
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Direct PAC contributions:
● Modest (~$64k reported in some trackers).

Context: Gallrein’s strong pro-Israel stance aligned with this support. AIPAC congratulated him on victory, noting pride in backing candidates supporting the U.S.-Israel alliance. Heavy spending helped make the primary the most expensive on record.

4. Promises vs. Performance

As a non-incumbent with no congressional record, performance is prospective
● Core Promises: Advance Trump’s America First agenda (tax cuts, border security, military strength, anti-woke policies).
● Stand as reliable backup to the President.

Status:
Too early for fulfillment. Campaign centered on loyalty and delivering results where Massie allegedly obstructed.

5. Flip-Flops & Position

Changes
Limited public record due to short political career.
No major documented flip-flops identified in available sources. Positions have been consistently presented as traditional conservative/Trump-aligned since entering politics. Primary criticisms focused on perceived vagueness on gun specifics rather than reversals.

6. Additional Accountability

Consistency:
High alignment with Trump/MAGA messaging and campaign platform. Positions as anti-obstructionist team player.

Rhetoric vs. Record:
Rhetoric emphasizes service, loyalty, and America First results. No legislative record yet to compare.

Donor Influence:
Heavy reliance on outside pro-Israel, Trump-aligned, and conservative spending in primary. Direct fundraising solid but dwarfed by satellite support. Grassroots + major donor mix.

Ethics/Transparency:
No major scandals noted. Veteran/farmer background highlighted for authenticity.

Context: Defeated a long-serving incumbent in a high-spending race framed around party loyalty and foreign policy differences.

Sources: Ballotpedia, campaign website (edgallrein . com), FEC filings, OpenSecrets/trackers, news reports (BBC, NBC, NYT, AP, Politico, etc.), 2024 voter questionnaire. Primary sources prioritized where available; profile is factual compilation based on public statements and race coverage as of May 20, 2026.
#ThomasMassie
#Massie
#EdGallrein
#Gallrein
#Politics
#Politician
#Kentucky
#AIPAC
#Trump

"To the pure, all things are pure; but to those who are ...

2026-05-15T21:43:01Z

"To the pure, all things are pure; but to those who are defiled and unbelieving, nothing is pure, but both their mind and their conscience are defiled."
1 Titus 1:15

I have a different take on this than what you have probably thought of. This one hit me head on today during study.

Sexual Innuendo, course joking, and foul language are all things that intrude into otherwise harmless conversations because of the defiled and unpure.

Much to my shame, I find myself falling into this trap over and over again. This is one I really need our Lord's help to fix. I have proven inadequate on my own.

Lord Jesus Help Me!

#Pure #Defiled #CourseJoking #Innuendo #SexualInnuendo #Bible #Jesus #Christ #Prayer

Youtuber targeted by government because of content of video. 1st ...

2026-05-13T16:41:17Z

Youtuber targeted by government because of content of video. 1st amendment violation.

#ConstitutionalRights
#FirstAmendment
#Tyranny
#Chemistry
#HowTo
#DIY
#YouTube

https://youtu.be/Rca1M4O3gA0?si=kphh5H_c8m8EixoG

Happy Mother's Day y'all. #KyleIdleman preaching at ...

2026-05-10T14:36:37Z

Happy Mother's Day y'all.

#KyleIdleman preaching at #SoutheastChristianChurch in Louisville KY.

https://www.youtube.com/live/nwrYGxkGynY?si=5uf1byei1DLIOB3M

"...but he commands us to respond." We obey. That ...

2026-05-10T10:51:37Z

In reply to nevent1q…d8h8
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"...but he commands us to respond."

We obey. That obedience does not earn something that God must pay.
"4 Now to the one who works, the wages are not credited as a favor, but as what is due.
5 But to the one who does not work, but believes in Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is credited as righteousness." Romans 4:4-5

"For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not ...

2026-05-10T01:25:21Z

In reply to nevent1q…hh8p
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"For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast." Ephesians 2:8-9 NASB

Faith without works is dead. It's not faith at all. But the works are the result of the restored relationship with God, not the cause of it.

Just watched this. Powerful. Spirit filled. Thank you.

2026-05-05T11:46:31Z

In reply to nevent1q…jk58
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Just watched this. Powerful. Spirit filled.

Thank you.

Great sermon today! #KyleIdleman #SECC #SoutheastChristianChurch ...

2026-04-26T14:02:53Z

Great sermon today!

#KyleIdleman #SECC #SoutheastChristianChurch

https://www.youtube.com/live/Ryx11zKCK8o

God i hate autocorrect. Get the little bags and toss them all ...

2026-03-02T05:00:12Z

In reply to nevent1q…4z2f
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God i hate autocorrect.

Get the little bags and toss them all over the attic from the access hatch.

... in the attic... Get the little bags and tips then all over ...

2026-03-02T04:59:09Z

In reply to nevent1q…4z2f
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... in the attic...

Get the little bags and tips then all over the attic from the access hatch.

Decon...

2026-03-02T04:46:51Z

In reply to nevent1q…8kag
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Decon...

I passed on watching this for 5 seasons because I thought it was ...

2026-02-15T23:51:35Z

I passed on watching this for 5 seasons because I thought it was produced by Mormons.

It is not.

I missed out.

This show is great!

https://m.imdb.com/title/tt5622316/

#TheChosen #Christ #Jesus #Gospel #NewTestament #Bible

But you can train them.

2026-02-04T23:45:57Z

In reply to nevent1q…l7qv
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But you can train them.

Have more sex with your spouse. Seriously, start having more sex. ...

2026-02-04T21:47:18Z

In reply to nevent1q…pfy2
_________________________

Have more sex with your spouse.

Seriously, start having more sex.

Sex will calm nerves, release oxytocin (the bonding/love hormone), and is just generally relaxing.
_________________
I fixed it for you. Having more sex with skanks and gigolos would not reduce anxiety or be relaxing. At least not in the long term...

Social contact is BS. The default condition is not non- ...

2026-01-17T04:29:14Z

In reply to nevent1q…49wl
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Social contact is BS.

The default condition is not non- participation. There is not even the ability to opt out. A contract is void of not entered into willingly and without coercion. Also, you can not be born into a contractual obligation. The whole slavery debate answered that question.

Now, if you accept the terms of this "contract", then I guess it is binding for you. If you become a citizen of a country and this is explicitly stated as a condition of acceptance, then it would be binding to you. It would not be binding on your child though.

This is leaving out the whole discussion of the terms of said "contract". That is a different discussion.

The Last Farewell (closing song from the last LOTR movie - The ...

2026-01-15T03:23:34Z

The Last Farewell
(closing song from the last LOTR movie - The Hobbit : Battle of Five Armies)

I saw the light fade from the sky
On the wind I heard a sigh
As the snowflakes cover my fallen brothers
I will say this last goodbye

Night is now falling
So ends this day
The road is now calling
And I must away

Over hill and under tree
Through lands where never light has shone
By silver streams that run down to the Sea
Under cloud, beneath the stars

Over snow and winter's morn
I turn at last to paths that lead home
And though where the road then takes me
I cannot tell

Night is now falling
So ends this day
The road is now calling
And I must away

Over stone and under tree
Through lands where never light has shone
By silver streams that run down to the Sea
Under cloud, beneath the stars

Many places I have been
Many sorrows I have seen
But I don't regret
Nor will I forget
All who took that road with me
To these memories I will hold
With your blessing I will go
To turn at last to paths that lead home
And a journey now begins
And though where it ends
I cannot tell

Night is now falling
So ends this day
The road is now calling
And I must away
Over hill and under tree
Through lands where never light has shone
By silver streams that run down to the Sea
Under cloud, beneath the stars
One day I'll take the roads again
But until then
Farewell, my friends
Farewell

https://youtu.be/Fg4koastMuM?si=Mjbbm8VuyaTzJuMD

By far my favorite author and story.
I wish he could have seen how far we have come. I wonder what he would think of the movies.

#Tolkien #JRRTolkien #LOTR #Hobbit #BillyBoyd

A peek behind the scenes at X. Groks internal flags for ...

2026-01-14T12:34:26Z

A peek behind the scenes at X. Groks internal flags for jackspirko (nprofile…34wu)

Do the same for @TheSurvivalPodc

Grok:
Here is the complete Semantic_Contextual_Scoring_OHI_V3 object for the X account @TheSurvivalPodc
(as of mid-January 2026), based on X's internal moderation and semantic analysis systems. This reflects patterns in the account's bio (self-described as Anarcho-Libertarian, Permaculturist, Bitcoiner, Investor, Podcaster, Gun Nut, Fisherman, Hunter, Critical Thinker and J.E.R.K.), posts (mix of podcast promotions, commentary on current events, political opinions, and survival/preparedness topics), media (images/videos related to permaculture, live streams, and memes), and engagement history:

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"Recommended_enforcement": "None – standard visibility and reach; no active restrictions",
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This scoring is driven by the account's focus on self-reliance, libertarian philosophy, preparedness (e.g., podcast episodes on foraging, canning, firearms, Bitcoin, and current events analysis), and occasional sharp political commentary/criticism (e.g., mocking establishment figures or progressive activism). Content aligns with X's guidelines on political speech, religious expression (minimal), and open discussion of public issues/gun rights. The account holds an active blue checkmark (verified individual via Premium subscription) and receives normal-to-enhanced algorithmic treatment among relevant audiences, with no suppression or deboosting applied. No protected categories are targeted, and patterns do not indicate hate speech, harassment, or other policy violations.

https://x.com/i/status/2011394361498476749

#Grok #LLM #Flags #Algorithm

Broaden these questions to the world stage. How well does this ...

2026-01-10T13:22:56Z

In reply to nevent1q…eeza
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Broaden these questions to the world stage. How well does this pattern describe the other nations of the world?

GROK
The pattern you observed in the United States — where it is generally not against the law for government officials (at any level) to knowingly lie to the public in most circumstances — describes the vast majority of nations around the world very well.

Is this the kind of society we want? Is this what everyone ...

2026-01-10T13:16:57Z

In reply to nevent1q…eeza
_________________________

Is this the kind of society we want?
Is this what everyone perceives as being true?
What kind of behavior does this lead to?

Something to consider, think really hard about this: QUERY: 1) Is ...

2026-01-10T12:35:18Z

Something to consider, think really hard about this:
QUERY:
1) Is it against the law for congress and the senate to lie to the public?
2) What about State Governments?
3) Is it against the law for ANY government official to lie to the public?

GROK:
1) No, it is not against the law for members of Congress (Representatives) or the Senate (Senators) to lie to the public in most circumstances. There is no general federal criminal statute that makes it illegal for elected members of Congress to make false statements to the American people, constituents, the media, or the public at large — even when those statements are knowingly false.

2) No, it is generally not against the law for members of state legislatures (state senators or representatives) to lie to the public, and the legal protections are very similar to those for federal Congress members. Most states have their own versions of the Speech or Debate Clause in their state constitutions. These clauses provide broad immunity for statements made during official legislative proceedings (e.g., floor debates, committee hearings, votes, or reports). Just like the federal clause, this protects state legislators from criminal prosecution, civil lawsuits (such as defamation), or other "questioning" for what they say in those contexts — even if the statements are knowingly false.

3) No, it is generally not against the law for any government official (federal, state, or local) in the United States to lie to the public. There is no broad federal or state criminal statute that makes it illegal for government officials — including presidents, governors, mayors, agency heads, police officers (in public statements), legislators, or other public servants — to knowingly make false statements to the general public, the media, constituents, or citizens at large.

#PoliticiansLie
#LyingPoliticians
#PoliticiansAreLiars
#GovernmentLies
#GovernmentCorruption
#CorruptPoliticians

#Transparency
#Accountability
#PoliticalCorruption
#Corruption
#GovernmentCorruption

#Transparency
#Accountability
#PoliticalCorruption
#Corruption
#GovernmentCorruption

#Politics
#Government
#Politicians
#Corrupt

There are connections here that I never knew. The Jews would have ...

2026-01-07T17:23:51Z

There are connections here that I never knew.
The Jews would have recognized these details...

Mary anoints Jesus but the disciples fail to see the significance. All they see is wasted money.
• Dead bodies anointed during burial preparations
• Kings anointed
• Priests anointed
• The temple and it's various implements anointed
• Messiah MEANS Anointed One

Judas paid 30 pieces of silver, Zechariah paid 30 pieces of silver for his services as a prophet as an insult, 30 pieces of silver the price of the life of a slave.

Judas throws the silver back to the priests in the temple and they buy the potter's field with it, Zechariah throws the silver back into the potter in the temple rejecting the payment and insult.

"Lacking mercy leads to condemning what is not understood and becoming blind to the activity of God..."

They Were Closest to Jesus — And Still Missed What God Was Doing | Ep. 50 (Matthew 26:3-16)

Every Word is a weekly Bible study with Nate Sala https://www.youtube.com/@EveryWord_WD

Wise Disciple Podcast
https://youtu.be/3v0q3UyvYFA

#WiseDisciple #NateSala #BibleStudy #Anoint #Anointed #Christ #Jesus

As an adult you can: Change your name Immigrate to a different ...

2026-01-07T05:02:58Z

In reply to nevent1q…u3yl
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As an adult you can:
Change your name
Immigrate to a different country
Determined your own affiliations
And choose what religion you believe.

Only the weak minded fail to choose for themselves. Sheep are always preyed upon by wolves.

"Not every military bombing campaign leads to a wider war, ...

2026-01-06T13:42:14Z

"Not every military bombing campaign leads to a wider war, and not every regime change is guaranteed to be the catastrophe that Iraq or Libya was, but it does always creates a risk of that.

An entire world war was started over one political assassination. Countless catastrophic wars have started with limited engagement. When you start dropping bombs and killing people and toppling governments, you inherently risk unintended consequence and unavoidable escalation.

The big knock (or the only one they can come up with) on me and the non-interventionist right more broadly, is that we overreacted to this threat of the 12 day war and are doing the same now.

But, how on earth after the last 25 years and the last 7 disastrous wars can you NOT be concerned about that threat?

When you bomb a country who hasn’t attacked you or you topple the leader of a nation the risk of getting into a bloody and costly war is real. It is absolutely an unacceptable risk to take and I genuinely don’t understand how anyone who loves this country would accept it.

I don’t think this is going to be another Iraq or Afghanistan. My guess is it won’t be Libya either. But the possibility of a catastrophe is not zero and there’s a good chance this will make things worse.

No wise leader would take this risk to his own country for such an unnecessary regime change."

#NonInterventionist #NonIntervention #RegimeChange #war #WorldPolice #Empire

Me too.

2026-01-05T15:43:29Z

In reply to nevent1q…wds9
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Me too.

Venezuelan president in US hands... #S2Underground #Priority ...

2026-01-03T14:52:56Z

Venezuelan president in US hands...

#S2Underground #Priority #Intel #Venezuela #Maduro #AirStrike

https://youtu.be/EonTMiE2rGc?si=5PhUyXZKbxMdpPU4

Spot on message. Charlie Kirk is a secondary issue in this one, ...

2026-01-02T20:28:07Z

Spot on message. Charlie Kirk is a secondary issue in this one, but also important.

#WiseDisciple #VodieBaucham #Christian #Christ #Jesus #Church

https://youtu.be/y8fYAYGIKzI?si=K1i7eXnjxr8_phPf

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/14YsxVhvPB3/

2026-01-01T15:08:03Z

In reply to nevent1q…cqjm
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https://www.facebook.com/share/r/14YsxVhvPB3/

Here is a short look at one of the passages prophetically ...

2025-12-31T01:48:05Z

Here is a short look at one of the passages prophetically referring to Jesus.
(Please feel free to add to the notes I have already included)

Isaiah 53

1
"Who has believed our message?
And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?

2
For He grew up before Him like a tender shoot,
And like a root out of parched ground; [referring to another prophecy not "a shoot" but rather "THE shoot"- Isaiah 11:1 "Then a shoot will spring from the stem of Jesse,"]
He has no stately form or majesty
That we should look upon Him,
Nor appearance that we should be attracted to Him. [Jesus was not born into a wealthy or politically connected family, rather, he was born to a young common woman and a lower class man. Nothing about His birth or appearance would have given Him advantage]

3
He was despised and forsaken of men,
A man of sorrows and acquainted with grief;
And like one from whom men hide their face
He was despised, and we did not esteem Him.

4
Surely our griefs He Himself bore,
And our sorrows He carried;
Yet we ourselves esteemed Him stricken,
Smitten of God, and afflicted. [Roman crucifixion—a common punishment for rebels, slaves, and perceived threats—was equated with "hanging on a tree" in Jewish thought. The wooden crossbeam or stake was seen as the "tree" (xylon in Greek Septuagint translations), and crucified persons fell under the Deuteronomic curse. This made crucifixion not only physically torturous and humiliating (public naked exposure, slow death) but theologically damning: it signaled the victim was rejected by God; Deuteronomy 21:22–23:"If a man has committed a sin worthy of death and he is put to death, and you hang him on a tree, his body shall not remain all night on the tree, but you shall bury him the same day, for he who is hanged is accursed of God, so that you do not defile your land."]

5
But He was pierced through for our transgressions, [Jesus was nailed to a cross and later a spear pierced His side to ensure that He was truly dead]
He was crushed for our iniquities;[Jesus was beaten severely in the time between his "trials" and his crucifixion]
The chastening for our well-being fell upon Him,
And by His scourging we are healed. [Jesus was whipped with a cat-of-9-tails 39 times]

6
All of us like sheep have gone astray,
Each of us has turned to his own way;
But the Lord has caused the iniquity of us all
To fall on Him.

7
He was oppressed and He was afflicted,
Yet He did not open His mouth; [Jesus did not curse or condemn those who carried out His execution]
Like a lamb that is led to slaughter,
And like a sheep that is silent before its shearers,
So He did not open His mouth. [Jesus did not resist being taken and executed]

8
By oppression and judgment He was taken away;
And as for His generation, who considered
That He was cut off out of the land of the living
For the transgression of my people, to whom the stroke was due?

9
His grave was assigned with wicked men, [Jesus died a criminal's death and His body would have been disposed of as such]
Yet He was with a rich man in His death, [Joseph of Arimathea, a wealthy follower of Jesus, gave up his own tomb for Jesus to be buried in]
Because He had done no violence,
Nor was there any deceit in His mouth. [Jesus was innocent in every way. He committed no crimes to be punished for]

10
But the Lord was pleased
To crush Him, putting Him to grief;
If He would render Himself as a guilt offering,
He will see His offspring,
He will prolong His days,
And the good pleasure of the Lord will prosper in His hand.

11
As a result of the anguish of His soul,
He will see it and be satisfied; [The traditional Hebrew text doesn’t have “the light”. But both the oldest known Greek translation of the TeNaKh (The Septuagint) and the Isaiah scroll found among the Dead Sea Scrolls reads “he shall see the light and be satisfied (יראה אור ישביע) which is most likely the original text. To see the light means to live. So the servant will live again as a reward for his sacrifice and will have victory over death. Messiah himself will be satisfied with what he accomplished through his suffering.]
By His knowledge the Righteous One,
My Servant, will justify the many,
As He will bear their iniquities.

12
Therefore, I will allot Him a portion with the great,
And He will divide the booty with the strong;
Because He poured out Himself to death, [Jesus went through all the events leading to His death on the cross willingly, knowing in advance what was to happen]
And was numbered with the transgressors;
Yet He Himself bore the sin of many,
And interceded for the transgressors."

#Jesus #Christ #Messiah #Prophecy #Isaiah #Bible #Tenakh #Septuagint #Hebrew #Greek #Jew #Crucifixion #Cross

https://sites.google.com/view/voluntaryist-patriot/home/my-faith/prophecies-of-the-christ

I think maybe you are reacting to the tying together of faith and ...

2025-12-30T17:05:29Z

In reply to nevent1q…g3m8
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I think maybe you are reacting to the tying together of faith and politics.

I agree with everything he said. I don't think clergy should run for office, they have a much higher calling. I do think, however, that men of faith should be encouraged to seek those same offices. Our country is (supposed to be) ultimately governed by the laws we have. If we abdicate our responsibility to enact said laws to people who are ungodly, then the body of law will shift (has shifted) to reflect their ungodly "values".

This is not to say that I agree or disagree with the form of government in any particular region. I think this is universally true.

Alistair Begg is a gifted Godly man. His preaching is well worth ...

2025-12-30T11:52:12Z

Alistair Begg is a gifted Godly man. His preaching is well worth listening to.

#AlistairBegg #sermon #Bible #Christ #Jesus #Christian

https://www.truthforlife.org/resources/sermon/second-advent/?src=25NCL

@nprofile…34wu have you ever looked into ground nut (apios ...

2025-12-22T01:03:11Z

jackspirko (nprofile…34wu) have you ever looked into ground nut (apios americana) cultivation?

Nitrogen fixing perennial vine producing tubers. No need to replant...

Efficiency of National Governments in Using Resources Data from ...

2025-12-20T12:53:46Z

Efficiency of National Governments in Using Resources

Data from Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) show a grim picture, with the 2024 CPI ranking 180 countries and over two-thirds scoring below 50 out of 100, indicating serious corruption that diverts citizen resources like taxes into private pockets rather than public goods. This aligns with Gallup's 2013 global survey (still reflective of ongoing trends) where majorities in 108 out of 129 countries viewed government corruption as widespread, leading to inefficiencies such as embezzlement and cronyism that waste funds on short-term favors instead of infrastructure or services. The World Bank's Government Effectiveness indicator, averaging -0.04 globally in 2023, further substantiates this, with low scores in unstable regions attributed to bureaucratic self-interest and rule-breaking that prioritize personal or partisan gains over efficient allocation. Because government employees routinely break rules and slow-roll policies, this inefficiency is amplified, as seen in analyses of bureaucratic resistance where civil servants delay or sabotage reforms not aligned with their preferred ideologies, resulting in stalled resource deployment and heightened waste across nations.

Alignment of Government Actions with Citizen Desires

Data reveal profound misalignment, with actions often serving elite or institutional agendas over public will. Pew's 2024 survey across 24 countries found 74% believing officials ignore ordinary citizens, a sentiment exacerbated by corruption that funnels decisions toward bribe-takers or power brokers. Studies on "deep state" dynamics highlight real instances of bureaucratic resistance, such as U.S. executive branch employees prioritizing continuity over presidential mandates, effectively undermining voter-expressed desires through delays or non-compliance. A 2023 Nature study showed citizens favor shared decision-making, yet corruption and partisan entrenchment in government ranks ensure policies reflect internal power struggles rather than broad preferences, leading to widespread dissatisfaction and low trust in representation. This is compounded by moves of power consolidation, where governments prioritize self-perpetuation over responsiveness, as evidenced in analyses of executive overreach that sidelines citizen input.

Trends in Short-Term vs. Long-Term Policies and Laws

Global trends heavily favor short-term political and financial gains, often at the expense of long-term national stability, as corrupt actors exploit immediate opportunities while resisting sustainable reforms. U.S. CBO projections show rising deficits from short-term spending, intensified by bureaucratic slow-rolling of fiscal discipline measures that threaten entrenched interests. Internationally, a 2022 systems study on policy-making notes group biases leading to short-termism, worsened by corruption that incentivizes quick wins like patronage over enduring investments. Trends in democratic erosion, including election manipulation and executive overreach, further entrench this, as governments consolidate power through policies that yield immediate control (e.g., emergency declarations) while eroding long-term institutional health. This bias is systemic, with data indicating persistent short-term focus amid power grabs that prioritize regime survival over national futures.

Insights on Personal Liberty from Data

Data confirm a steady erosion of personal liberty, with indices showing declines driven by authoritarian creep and rights restrictions. Freedom House's 2025 Freedom in the World report marks the 19th consecutive year of global freedom decline, with 60 countries deteriorating in political rights and civil liberties due to assaults on institutions, repression, and armed conflicts that centralize power. The Cato Institute's 2024 Human Freedom Index echoes this, with global averages dropping since 2008 amid weakened rule of law and security, as governments expand surveillance and censorship to diminish individual autonomy. V-Dem data highlight lows in autocracies, but even democracies show backsliding through executive expansions and rights curbs, aligning with assumptions of tyranny's rise via power consolidation that systematically reduces personal freedoms like expression and assembly worldwide.

#Corruption
#Inefficiency
#Misalignment
#ShortTerGains
#Tyranny
#Bureaucracy
#PowerGrab
#Erosion
#Authoritarianism
#Backsliding
#Cronyism
#Entrenchment
#Overreach
#Patronage
#Decline
#Centralization
#Surveillance
#Repression
#FreedomDecline
#RegimeSurvival

Relevant links:
- Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index: https://www.transparency.org/en/cpi/2024
- Gallup global corruption survey: https://news.gallup.com/poll/165098/worldwide-majority-say-government-corruption-widespread.aspx
- World Bank Government Effectiveness Indicator: https://www.worldbank.org/en/publication/worldwide-governance-indicators
- Pew Research Center survey on democracy: https://www.pewresearch.org/global/2024/09/19/satisfaction-with-democracy/
- Freedom House Freedom in the World 2025: https://freedomhouse.org/report/freedom-world
- Cato Institute Human Freedom Index: https://www.cato.org/human-freedom-index
- V-Dem Institute indices: https://v-dem.net/

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2025-12-18T20:22:07Z

DISARMAMENT ENABLES TYRANNY

Historical Overview

Civilian Disarmament, the Erosion of Liberty, and Associated Atrocities in the 20th CenturyThe 20th century witnessed numerous instances where governments pursuing centralized authority and the suppression of individual rights implemented restrictions or outright confiscation of privately owned firearms as an early step in their consolidation of power. This disarmament was not typically pursued as an isolated policy but as a means to minimize resistance while enacting broader measures that dismantled personal freedoms, self-determination, property rights, free expression, political pluralism, and independent institutions. In several cases, this progression culminated in large-scale atrocities, including mass killings through executions, forced labor, starvation policies, and other forms of democide. Political scientist R.J. Rummel, in his extensive studies of democide (government-sponsored murder of civilians), estimated that totalitarian regimes alone were responsible for over 100 million such deaths in the 20th century, with disarmament often facilitating the unchecked exercise of state violence. While disarmament did not directly cause these outcomes in every instance, authoritarian leaders repeatedly prioritized it, indicating their recognition of armed civilians as a potential impediment to absolute control. The pattern suggests that private firearm ownership can raise the practical costs of oppression, contributing to deterrence. Notably, societies with widespread civilian gun ownership and robust democratic institutions, such as Switzerland and the United States, did not experience comparable internal tyrannical takeovers or mass democides during this period.

Key Patterns Observed

• Authoritarian regimes frequently followed a recognizable sequence: secure political dominance, implement civilian disarmament (general or targeted at specific groups), then systematically expand state control through surveillance, censorship, property seizures, purges, and the elimination of opposition.

• Disarmament enabled the enforcement of policies that eroded self-determination, often without immediate armed challenge.

• In cases where tyranny escalated to mass atrocities, death tolls reached millions, primarily through low-tech means like starvation, forced labor, and executions rather than requiring superior firepower against victims.

• Heavily armed populations in liberal democracies correlated with the absence of internal democide on this scale.

• No documented cases exist of a modern regime successfully imposing total tyranny or large-scale internal atrocities on a broadly armed civilian population without prior disarmament or overwhelming military domination.

Detailed Case Studies (Post-1900)

1) Ottoman Empire/Young Turks and the Armenian Genocide (1915–1917)

• Pre-war laws and decrees under the Young Turks regime facilitated searches and confiscations, particularly targeting Armenians viewed as disloyal.

• This disarmament preceded and aided the forced deportations and massacres.

• Broader erosion of liberty: Targeted elimination of Armenian intellectual and political leadership; suppression of minority rights.

• Atrocities: Systematic genocide involving death marches, starvation, and mass killings, resulting in an estimated 1 to 1.5 million Armenian deaths (scholarly consensus ranges from 800,000 to 1.5 million, with many sources citing approximately 1.2 million).

• Disarmament removed potential for organized resistance, allowing the regime to pursue ethnic homogenization with minimal opposition.

2) Soviet Union (1918 onward, intensifying under Stalin)

• Bolshevik decrees from 1918–1920s banned private ownership; searches and confiscations escalated during collectivization and purges.

• Targeted peasants and suspected opponents.

• Broader erosion of liberty: Forced collectivization ended rural self-determination; establishment of secret police (Cheka/NKVD); abolition of private property, free press, religion, and political parties; Gulag system for dissenters.

• Atrocities: Purges, engineered famines (including Holodomor), forced labor, and executions claimed an estimated 20 to 60 million lives across the Soviet era (Rummel estimated around 62 million total democide, with Stalin-era deaths often cited at 20–43 million).

• Disarmament prevented uprisings against policies that transformed society into a totalitarian state.

3) Nazi Germany (1933–1945)

• Built on Weimar registration laws; 1938 decree disarmed Jews and political opponents while easing restrictions for loyal Aryans.

• Enabled targeted neutralization of perceived threats.

• Broader erosion of liberty: Enabling Act dissolved democracy; Gestapo surveillance; abolition of independent judiciary, press, and parties; confiscation of property from targeted groups.

• Atrocities: The Holocaust and related persecutions resulted in approximately 6 million Jewish deaths, with total Nazi victims (including Roma, Poles, disabled, and others) exceeding 11–17 million.

• Selective disarmament facilitated early consolidation and the industrial-scale killing operations.

4) People's Republic of China (1949 onward, Mao era)

• Nationwide civilian firearm ban in the 1950s following communist consolidation.

• Prevented resistance to central planning and political campaigns.

• Broader erosion of liberty: Nationalization of industry and land; hukou system restricting movement; suppression of dissent; one-party monopoly over all aspects of life.

• Atrocities: The Great Leap Forward famine (1958–1962) alone caused an estimated 15–55 million deaths (most scholarly estimates around 30–45 million); the Cultural Revolution (1966–1976) added 1–2 million deaths through violence and persecution; total Mao-era democide often estimated at 40–80 million.

• Disarmament ensured no armed challenges to policies that caused widespread deprivation and terror.

5) Cambodia (Khmer Rouge, 1975–1979)

• Immediate confiscations upon takeover, monopolizing arms under the regime.

• Targeted urban populations and perceived enemies.

• Broader erosion of liberty: Forced evacuation of cities; abolition of money, private property, religion, and family structures; total communal labor.

• Atrocities: Executions, forced labor, starvation, and disease in the "killing fields" resulted in an estimated 1.5–2 million deaths (approximately 25% of the population; some estimates up to 2.5–3 million).

• Disarmament prevented resistance to the regime's radical social engineering.

6) Cuba (1959 onward)

• Rapid confiscations (1959–1960) leading to a comprehensive ban on private firearm ownership.

• Consolidated revolutionary control.

• Broader erosion of liberty: Nationalization of industry and land; suppression of independent media, religion, and politics; imprisonment or exile of opponents; indefinite suspension of multiparty elections.

• While not escalating to mass atrocities on the scale of others, the regime maintained tight control, with thousands executed or dying in political prisons early on.

• Disarmament eliminated potential for armed opposition to permanent one-party rule.

7) Venezuela (1999 onward, under Chávez and Maduro)

• 2012 ban on civilian firearm sales and imports, resulting in widespread disarmament.

• Reduced challenges to centralizing measures.

• Broader erosion of liberty: Media closures and censorship; packing of judiciary and legislature; expropriation of private property; manipulation of elections; suppression of protests.

• No large-scale atrocities comparable to 20th-century democides, but thousands died in protests and prison conditions amid economic collapse.

• Disarmament supported the progressive slide from democracy toward authoritarian control.

Conclusion

The recurring prioritization of civilian disarmament by regimes seeking unchecked power underscores its perceived role in lowering barriers to tyranny. In cases where oppression escalated to atrocities, the human cost was staggering, with 20th-century democide totals estimated at over 200 million by some analyses (Rummel calculated around 262 million across all governments, dominated by totalitarian systems). Regimes acted as if armed citizens posed a meaningful obstacle, confiscating weapons early to facilitate surveillance, economic control, and, in extreme cases, mass killing. The absence of similar internal democides in armed democratic societies reinforces the deterrence inference: while not a sole guarantee of liberty, civilian arms complicate the path to absolute state dominance. Other factors—institutions, culture, international pressure—also influence outcomes, but the behavior of tyrants themselves highlights the rational fear of an armed populace.

#Disarmament #Tyranny #LossOfLiberty #SelfDetermination #Democide #Atrocities #ArmedPopulace #Deterrence #GunConfiscation #StatePower #IndividualRights #Totalitarianism #HistoricalPatterns #ErosionOfFreedoms #Liberty #Control #Confiscation #Power #Rights #Totalitarianism #Patterns #Freedoms #Oppression

#SecondAmendment #2A #ConstitutionalRights #LibertyTree

https://sites.google.com/view/voluntaryist-patriot/home/my-politics/disarmed-victims

These were simply a repeat of the query parameters i used in Grok ...

2025-12-18T19:07:04Z

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These were simply a repeat of the query parameters i used in Grok for the Nazis.

I am sure it could be refined to be more accurate...

A mass shooting includes incidents of multiple victims (4+) ...

2025-12-18T14:06:20Z

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A mass shooting includes incidents of multiple victims (4+) killed by shooting in war crimes, executions, genocide, or ethnic cleansing.

Chinese Communist Party (CCP) regime (1949-present) committed thousands of such acts via PLA, public security, militias, and Red Guards, targeting landlords, intellectuals, ethnic minorities (Tibetans, Uyghurs), counterrevolutionaries, and protesters. Exact counts are hard due to censorship and hidden records, but estimates: 2,000-5,000+ incidents, 1-4 million victims from direct shootings/executions (excluding famine, beatings, camps).

Peak periods: 1949-1953 (Land Reform/Counterrevolutionaries campaigns), 1966-1976 (Cultural Revolution massacres), 1959 (Tibet uprising), 1989 (Tiananmen).

By Period:
- 1949-1953: ~1,000-2,000 incidents (Land Reform executions of landlords/nationalists). Victims: ~1-3 million shot.
- 1954-1965: ~200-500 incidents (anti-rightist, early Tibet suppressions). Victims: ~100,000-300,000 executions.
- 1966-1968 (Early Cultural Revolution): ~800-1,500 incidents (Red Guard/factional massacres like Dao County, Guangxi). Victims: ~300,000-800,000 killed (many shot).
- 1969-1976: ~400-800 incidents (class cleansing purges). Victims: ~400,000-1 million.
- 1959 (Tibet Uprising): ~50-100 incidents (executions post-revolt). Victims: tens of thousands shot/executed.
- 1989 (Tiananmen): 1 major incident + related crackdowns. Victims: ~300-3,000 civilians shot (estimates vary widely).
- 1990s-2010s: Fewer large-scale; scattered ethnic suppressions.
- 2017-present (Xinjiang): Limited confirmed mass shootings; focus on camps/prisons with rare executions/shoot-to-kill escapes. Victims: hundreds documented.

By Region/Country:
- Mainland China (rural provinces like Hunan, Guangxi, Guangdong): ~2,000+ incidents (Cultural Revolution massacres e.g. Dao County ~4,500; Guangxi ~100,000-150,000). Highest victims.
- Tibet: ~100-200 incidents (1959 uprising crackdown, monastery executions). Victims: ~87,000+ killed overall, thousands shot.
- Xinjiang (Uyghurs): ~50-100 incidents (historical suppressions; recent shoot-to-kill policies in camps). Victims: thousands over decades, limited recent mass shootings.
- Beijing/Tiananmen: Centralized executions + 1989 massacre (~hundreds-thousands shot).

These are conservative; many undocumented due to state secrecy. Shootings were primary execution method until 1980s. Sources: Historical archives, HRW, UN reports, scholar estimates (e.g. Rummel revised totals).

Never forget the victims of repression. #Tiananmen #CulturalRevolution #Tibet #Uyghur #HumanRights

A mass shooting includes incidents of multiple victims (4+) ...

2025-12-18T14:03:13Z

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A mass shooting includes incidents of multiple victims (4+) killed by shooting in war crimes, executions, genocide, or ethnic cleansing.

Soviet/Russian regimes (WWII-present) committed thousands of such acts via NKVD/Red Army (1939-1991) and Russian forces post-1991, targeting Poles, Ukrainians, Chechens, Balts, and others. Exact counts are hard due to hidden records, but estimates: 1,000-2,000+ incidents, 500,000-1M+ victims from direct shootings (excluding famine/Gulag deaths).

Peak periods: 1940 (Katyn/political executions), 1941 (prison massacres), 1944 (deportations), 1990s-2000s (Chechnya), 2022+ (Ukraine invasion).

By Period:
- 1939-1940: ~100-200 incidents (Polish operations, early purges). Victims: ~150,000 (incl. Katyn ~22,000).
- 1941: ~200-400 incidents (NKVD prison massacres during retreat). Victims: ~50,000-100,000 across Ukraine, Belarus, Baltics.
- 1942-1945: ~100-200 incidents (deportations like Chechens/Crimean Tatars; some shootings). Victims: tens of thousands.
- Post-1953: Fewer large-scale until 1990s.
- 1994-2009 (Chechen wars): ~300-500 incidents (village cleansings like Samashki, Novye Aldi). Victims: ~50,000-100,000 civilians.
- 2022-2025 (Ukraine): ~500-1,000+ incidents (Bucha, Izium executions). Victims: ~10,000-20,000 documented civilian shootings.

By Country:
- Poland: ~50-100 sites (Katyn + others, 1940). ~22,000 victims.
- Ukraine: ~500-800 incidents (1941 prisons, 2022+ occupation). Highest victims: hundreds of thousands historical + thousands recent (Bucha ~73-500, Izium ~400+ graves).
- Belarus: ~100-200 (Kurapaty, prisons).
- Baltics: ~50-100 (1941 massacres).
- Chechnya/Russia: ~500+ (wars, deportations like Khaibakh ~700 burned/shot).
- Others (Crimea, Kazakhstan): Shootings during deportations.

These are conservative; many undocumented. Sources: UN OHCHR, HRW, Memorial, historical archives.

History repeats: Brutal repressions from Stalin to today. Never forget the victims. #Holodomor #Katyn #Bucha #Chechnya #WarCrimes

Nazi mass killings #Protect2A 1939: 50–100 incidents; victims: ...

2025-12-16T18:42:53Z

Nazi mass killings
#Protect2A
1939: 50–100 incidents; victims: ~65,000
1941: 500–1,000 incidents; victims: ~500,000–700,000
1942: 500–800 incidents; victims: ~1.3 million
1943: 200–400 incidents; victims: ~300,000–500,000
1944–1945: 100–200 incidents; victims: ~100,000–200,000

This was my response to Giffords...

TAKE UP YOUR CROSS Becoming a Christian will not make your life ...

2025-12-14T17:13:52Z

TAKE UP YOUR CROSS

Becoming a Christian will not make your life easier. It will not get you special benefits from your coworkers. You will not benefit financially from it. You will not be rewarded in any way in this life for becoming a follower of Christ. That is not why you become His follower.

Once you understand that He is GOD, how can you do anything other than bow at his feet?
Once you understand the depth of His love for you, how can you willingly break His heart again?
Once you understand how much He sacrificed for you, how can you hold back what you have from Him?
Once you realize that He gave up His life for you, how can you offer anything less than your own?

Being a Christian is not a part time commitment, it is an all-in kind of life. The rules we live by do not make sense to the rest of the world. They consider us fools for believing nonsense. Indeed, if what we believe is not true then we deserve the ridicule.

" and if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is vain, your faith also is vain. Moreover we are even found to be false witnesses of God, because we testified against God that He raised Christ, whom He did not raise, if in fact the dead are not raised. For if the dead are not raised, not even Christ has been raised; and if Christ has not been raised, your faith is worthless; you are still in your sins. Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ have perished. If we have hoped in Christ in this life only, we are of all men most to be pitied." I Corinthians 14:14-19

In light of all of this, we must be sure of our faith. It is a life altering commitment when taken seriously. There will be consequences. Jesus said:

"If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross daily and follow Me." Luke 9:23

These were not idle words. The people listening would have understood exactly what he was saying. In the Roman Empire, crucifixion was common. The people listening knew that when someone carried a cross, they were on their way to be executed in a horrible way. They were forced to carry the very instrument of their own death. It was a walk of hopeless shame.

Jesus told his followers to expect to be treated like criminals condemned to death. He said they needed to treat every day like it was their last day on Earth. The fate of many of the believers of that time and almost all the Apostles would illustrate this expectation in gory detail. They were killed in the most horrific ways know to man. At this time, when you became a Christian it was more than just something you mostly believed. It was willingly accepting a death sentence as a possibility. We are not promised an easy life; quite the contrary. We are told to expect hardship.

“Remember the word that I said to you, ‘A slave is not greater than his master.’ If they persecuted Me, they will persecute you as well...” John 15:20

“These things I have spoken to you so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world.” John 16:33

“Indeed, all who want to live in a godly way in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.” II Timothy 3:12

“strengthening the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and saying, ‘It is through many tribulations that we must enter the kingdom of God.’” Acts 14:22

“For to you it has been granted for Christ’s sake, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer on His behalf.” Philippians 1:29

“Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though something strange were happening to you; but to the degree that you share the sufferings of Christ, keep on rejoicing, so that at the revelation of His glory you may also rejoice and be overjoyed.” I Peter 4:12-13

“Therefore I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in distresses, in persecutions, in difficulties, in behalf of Christ; for when I am weak, then I am strong.” II Corinthians 12:10

“Who will separate us from the love of Christ? Will tribulation, or trouble, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword? ... But in all these things we overwhelmingly conquer through Him who loved us.” Romans 8:35-37

Don't make the mistake of thinking you can have all the benefits of the faith without experiencing the costs. If that is what you want, then you are in the wrong place. If that is what you are currently experiencing, then you should ask yourself some hard questions. Satan attacks the children of God. He is our enemy and always seeking ways to destroy us. If he is not attacking you, then you must ask why. Are you a threat to him? Are you living for God? Are you taking your faith seriously? Were you honest in your commitment to follow Jesus?

“Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of My Father who is in heaven will enter. Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name cast out demons, and in Your name perform many miracles?’ And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; DEPART FROM ME, YOU WHO PRACTICE LAWLESSNESS.’” Matthew 7:21-23

There are those who act a certain way thinking that is what it takes to get into Heaven. They will be surprised when the time comes to stand before the judgement seat of God. What will they say in their defense? Our actions do not buy our entry into Heaven. Rather, our actions are a byproduct of our adoption into the family of Christ. The only defense we will have on that day is the forgiveness Jesus offers to us. If we accepted it, then we are in.

Live your life for Christ.
He is worthy of everything we could ever do.
He is worthy of all praise.
He alone is worthy.

Maranatha!

Come quickly Lord Jesus!

#Cross
#Discipleship
#Suffering
#Persecution
#Commitment
#Sacrifice
#Tribulation
#Faith
#Cost
#Denial
#Jesus
#Christ
#God
#Bible

Politics world wide can be broken down into its most simple ...

2025-12-14T13:35:46Z

Politics world wide can be broken down into its most simple equation:
"When the lion's hungry, he eats!"

https://youtube.com/shorts/9CjBTYM9Ou8?si=VxhIWPGxFwFnQ53J

#politics #rules #jungle #lion #PowerPolitics

#TheGentlemen #MatthewMcConaughey

Updated Christmas Music Playlist ...

2025-12-12T19:00:44Z

Updated Christmas Music Playlist

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3O1-QmH2IOd1i-tA8DBANI7h9jM6Zs1J&si=aqhGK_9WJZamna94
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O Holy Night – Céline Dion (1998)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46s4OwcF6oQ

Joseph’s Lullaby – MercyMe (2005)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bM4tT6pa4U

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel – Francesca Battistelli (2012)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5v0i1vM5cPc

Noel (Live) – Chris Tomlin ft. Lauren Daigle (2015)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJ5Bpy3K5OQ

Light of the World – Lauren Daigle (2013)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Q4oK1NlmjA

Silent Night – Planetshakers (2019)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tX2H6oL8nU

Almost There – Michael W. Smith ft. Amy Grant (2014)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6S30X1x8n6c

Breath of Heaven (Mary’s Song) – Amy Grant (1992)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWoJzc7EHoM

Mary, Did You Know? – Mark Lowry (performed by Gaither group, 1991/2012 live)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3B4v4e3iM3s

Be Born in Me (Mary) – Francesca Battistelli (2011)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VGK5O5p7kU

He Shall Reign Forevermore – Chris Tomlin (2015)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3v7kL8f4X9c

What Child Is This? – Josh Groban (2007)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Bmc1l81kK4

O Come All Ye Faithful – The Five Strings (flash mob, 2015)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sZ7r8X7O2M

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing – Celtic Woman (2013)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lO7pB1aR2c

Gloria/Angels We Have Heard on High – Casting Crowns (2017)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2J2k9n4qTU

Joy to the World – Southeast Worship (2017)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrLoWt2tfqg

Heirlooms – Amy Grant (1989)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oQ1r7z7z9U

I’ll Be Home for Christmas – Amy Grant (1992)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7u2iW7yqO8g

Grown-Up Christmas List – Amy Grant (1992)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TF4B2l7l9oA

Tender Tennessee Christmas – Amy Grant (1983/2007 re-recording)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rO8w3s8v2k

Christmas Time Is Here – Daniela Andrade (2014 cover)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sY0K2y3s8c

When Christmas Comes to Town – The Polar Express (2004)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sB3vH4w9yM

You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch – Thurl Ravenscroft (1966)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zh0d5o3T0GU

Little Saint Nick – The Beach Boys (1963/1991 remix)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSynDh_K0EE

Christmas Will Be Different This Year – Gary LeVox (2020)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0d8p5k9X5c

Mary, Did You Know? – Pentatonix (2014)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifCWN5pJGIE

Manger Throne – Phil Wickham (2023)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dK5o5t5z8U

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen – The Petersens (2020)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3v7kL8f4X9c (live version)

Light of the World (Sing Hallelujah) – We The Kingdom (2020)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3v7kL8f4X9c

Messiah – Francesca Battistelli (2017)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5x0X2X7p9cU

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas – Christina Aguilera (2000)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sB3vH4w9yM

All I Want for Christmas Is You – Mariah Carey (1994)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXQVi6uB0oI

Baby It’s Cold Outside – Idina Menzel & Michael Bublé (2014)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bbuBubZ1yE

Wrapped in Red – Kelly Clarkson (2013)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ih-Q3iWsuO8

Underneath the Tree – Kelly Clarkson (2013)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3p4p6k0kE4

Little Drummer Boy – for KING + COUNTRY (2019)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OQ1e3t3z8A

Deck the Halls – Pentatonix (2017)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sB3vH4w9yM

Sleigh Ride – Amy Grant (1983/2020 lyric video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rO8w3s8v2k

You Make It Feel Like Christmas – Gwen Stefani ft. Blake Shelton (2017)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sB3vH4w9yM

White Christmas – Kelly Clarkson (2013)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sB3vH4w9yM

#Christmas #ChristmasMusic #ChristmasPlaylist #Playlist
#ChristianMusic #Worship #Church #Christ #Jesus

anyone know why this is showing a Swedish youtube link? ...

2025-12-11T20:15:52Z

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anyone know why this is showing a Swedish youtube link?

Here is a video that discusses what Christians believe presented ...

2025-12-11T19:42:49Z

Here is a video that discusses what Christians believe presented by Joshua at his Ready To Harvest youtube channel ( https://www.youtube.com/@ReadyToHarvest joshua@readytoharvest.com ).

Christianity Neutrally Explained for Atheists ( https://youtu.be/Fh03GrF8viM )

I like much of Joshua's content. He explains many of the differences that are present in the church today...

#ReadyToHearvest #Bible #Christ #Jesus #Study #Denomination #Beliefs #Doctrines #Heresy #Orthodoxy

Does that mean YOU are a fed? Just sayin

2025-12-11T12:17:24Z

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Does that mean YOU are a fed?

Just sayin

Is there a solution to internet access restrictions for #NOSTR ...

2025-12-10T21:25:39Z

Is there a solution to internet access restrictions for #NOSTR via #Meshtastic?

#Australia, #UK, and other places are starting to require #IdentityVerification for #InternetAccess . Maybe we could figure or a way for information exchange in this way. Try to take some of the power back and increase the reach of #FreeSpeech .

Control of the information is what makes the police state possible.

Technical performance is slightly different from emotion covering ...

2025-12-10T21:09:20Z

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Technical performance is slightly different from emotion covering performance. I go for converting emotion every time.

For example, have you ever heard the Lady in Red playing with Yanni (Live at the acropolis)? She plays a violin like nobody i have ever seen. Truly impressive. He name is Karen Briggs ( https://www.karenbriggsviolin.com/ ).

Starting at about 4:07 https://youtu.be/fpznE317J-A?si=pnq4cOK4o-G9itIz

#KarenBriggs #LadyInRed #Yanni #Concert #Violin

She is a solid choice. I had not heard her before. Stylistically, ...

2025-12-10T20:58:38Z

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She is a solid choice. I had not heard her before. Stylistically, I still prefer Céline. I fell like the emotion is better conveyed...

GO TO JAIL FOR DEFEATING AI SURVEILLANCE The video discusses a ...

2025-12-10T20:09:43Z

GO TO JAIL FOR DEFEATING AI SURVEILLANCE

The video discusses a new Florida law (2:02) that makes it illegal to obscure license plates in a way that interferes with AI surveillance cameras, even if the plate remains legible to humans. This law comes after a video by Benn Jordan (0:50) demonstrated a method to confuse the AI in Flock surveillance cameras (1:22) by applying a clear substance and small markings to a license plate, making it undetectable to the AI but still visible to the human eye (1:14-1:18).

Key Points:
Flock AI Surveillance Cameras: These cameras (0:11) are AI-powered surveillance devices used to track vehicles. They can identify cars even without a license plate through "fingerprinting technology" (0:30-0:33), allowing for comprehensive tracking of individuals' movements (0:35-0:45).
Benn Jordan's Method: Benn Jordan's video showed that applying a clear wrap and small markings to a license plate could make it undetectable by Flock AI cameras, displaying "no plate detected" (1:33) while remaining perfectly clear to human vision and standard dash cams (1:44-1:53).
Florida House Bill 253: This new law (2:02) prohibits applying any substance or material to a license plate that interferes with its legibility, visibility, or detectability by any feature or detail (2:07-2:23). Violating this law is a second-degree misdemeanor, with punishments comparable to a DUI (3:01-3:19).
The Intent of the Law: The speaker argues that the law's intent is not to prevent general obscuring of license plates, but specifically to prevent obscuring them from AI surveillance cameras (4:07-4:13), thereby ensuring the cameras can continue to operate and collect data that the speaker believes violates Fourth Amendment rights (4:18-4:21).
Fourth Amendment Rights: The video references Supreme Court cases like Carpenter v. United States (5:21) and Commonwealth v. McCarthy (5:43) to argue that there is a reasonable expectation of privacy in public and that comprehensive, suspicionless surveillance by ALPR systems can constitute a Fourth Amendment search (5:51-5:55).
Upcoming Website: Louis Rossmann mentions he is developing a website that will alert people when Flock cameras are coming to their area and provide information about city council hearings related to their deployment (7:44-8:00).

https://youtu.be/qEllWdK4l_A

#Flock #Surveillance #BigBrother #AI #ForthAmendment #ConstitutionalRights #Privacy
Privacy
#FULU #LouisRossmann #Clippy

Encrypted emails?

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Encrypted emails?

This is my Christmas Music Playlist I hope you enjoy it ...

2025-12-09T21:21:46Z

This is my Christmas Music Playlist

I hope you enjoy it

#Christmas #ChristmasMusic #ChristmasPlaylist #Playlist
#ChristianMusic #Worship #Church #Christ #Jesus

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3O1-QmH2IOd1i-tA8DBANI7h9jM6Zs1J

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O Holy Night – Céline Dion – 2008
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2v8FWBAv5kw

Joseph’s Lullaby – MercyMe – 2005
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OuE0k5p0xM

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel – Francesca Battistelli – 2017
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2V2R2Y1Y4sM

Noel (Live) – Chris Tomlin ft. Lauren Daigle – 2015
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2b3Z0F0I2gU

Light of the World – Lauren Daigle – 2016
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6b0b7eFtu2w

Silent Night – Planetshakers – 2019
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dM2X0q1r2s

Almost There – Michael W. Smith ft. Amy Grant – 2014
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8T2t0vM8x3Y

Breath of Heaven (Mary’s Song) – Amy Grant – 1992
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fb7J0s1f8vE

Mary, Did You Know? – Mark Lowry (Gaither live) – 2012
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gT7vF9g8Yk

Be Born in Me (Mary) – Francesca Battistelli – 2011
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Vwu-t0b7F8

He Shall Reign Forevermore (Live) – Chris Tomlin – 2015
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-P8pUCV5MI

What Child Is This? – Josh Groban – 2007
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1cfCEzniEg

O Come All Ye Faithful – The Five Strings (flash mob) – 2014
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8T2t0vM8x3Y

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing – Celtic Woman – 2013
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gT7vF9g8Yk

Gloria / Angels We Have Heard on High – Casting Crowns – 2017
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Vwu-t0b7F8

Joy to the World – Southeast Worship – 2017
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OuE0k5p0xM

Heirlooms – Amy Grant – 1989
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2b3Z0F0I2gU

Do You Hear What I Hear? – Idina Menzel – 2014
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dM2X0q1r2s

I’ll Be Home for Christmas – Amy Grant – 1992
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8T2t0vM8x3Y

Grown-Up Christmas List – Amy Grant – 2008
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gT7vF9g8Yk

Tender Tennessee Christmas – Amy Grant – 1986
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Vwu-t0b7F8

Christmas Time Is Here – Daniela Andrade – 2013
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OuE0k5p0xM

When Christmas Comes to Town – The Polar Express – 2004
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2b3Z0F0I2gU

You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch – Dr. Seuss (various) – 1966
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dM2X0q1r2s

Little Saint Nick – The Beach Boys – 1991 remix
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8T2t0vM8x3Y

Christmas Will Be Different This Year – Gary LeVox – 2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gT7vF9g8Yk

Mary, Did You Know? – Pentatonix – 2014
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Vwu-t0b7F8

Manger Throne – Phil Wickham – 2021
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCXOoDtq2n8

God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen – The Petersens (Live) – 2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OuE0k5p0xM

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel & Come Thou Long Expected Jesus – The Petersens – 2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2b3Z0F0I2gU

Christmas at Home – Southeast Worship – 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dM2X0q1r2s

Light of the World (Sing Hallelujah) – We The Kingdom – 2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8T2t0vM8x3Y

Messiah – Francesca Battistelli – 2017
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gT7vF9g8Yk

I’ll Be Home for Christmas – Postmodern Jukebox ft. Sara Niemietz –
2019
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Vwu-t0b7F8

O Holy Night – Celtic Worship – 2021
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OuE0k5p0xM

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas – Christina Aguilera – 2000
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2b3Z0F0I2gU

All I Want for Christmas Is You – Mariah Carey – 1994
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dM2X0q1r2s

Baby It’s Cold Outside – Idina Menzel & Michael Bublé – 2014
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8T2t0vM8x3Y

Wrapped in Red – Kelly Clarkson – 2013
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gT7vF9g8Yk

Underneath the Tree – Kelly Clarkson – 2013
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Vwu-t0b7F8

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas – Mary J. Blige – 2013
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OuE0k5p0xM

Carol of the Bells – DeeDee Tibbits (Hammered Dulcimer) – 2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2b3Z0F0I2gU

Christmas Time – Christina Aguilera – 2000
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dM2X0q1r2s

Here is another... Chris Tomlin - He Shall Reign Forevermore ...

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Here is another...

Chris Tomlin - He Shall Reign Forevermore (Live)

#ChristianMusic #Worship #Church #Christ #Jesus #Christmas #ChristmasMusic

https://youtu.be/R-P8pUCV5MI

Just heard this today. Fantastic music. Great Worship... You ...

2025-12-09T20:46:08Z

Just heard this today. Fantastic music. Great Worship...

You should try using an LLM to find new music that you would like. You can tailor the query to suit your needs/mood. Grok recommended this to me.

https://youtu.be/67TvJwTTdxA

#ChristianMusic #Worship #Church #Christ #Jesus

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Find ways to be compensated that are not income. Gray market stuff. Get paid in untraceable crypto.

This is incorrect. The first written accounts were penned by ...

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This is incorrect. The first written accounts were penned by people who were alive to see Jesus's resurrection and interact with the Apostals. Probably as really as 60-80 AD

This is good. Thank you.

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This is good. Thank you.

Wow. I misspelled few words... "...Governments want to draw ...

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Wow. I misspelled few words...

"...Governments want to draw us away from God. Religion is poorly taught..."

"Religion is poorly taught in school precisely because it ...

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"Religion is poorly taught in school precisely because it teaches what the church wants."

What schools are you talking about? Religion is poorly taught in government schools because governments want to share is away from God. Religion is purely taught in some "Christian" schools based on their denominational flavor.

Most schools teach based on the intellectual level and academic interest of their students. These are both found to be severely lacking in western countries in my experience.

To put it bluntly, most people aren't smart enough and don't care enough to want the deeper meanings.

People don't really reject the idea of God. Most people are ...

2025-12-06T23:33:52Z

People don't really reject the idea of God.

Most people are ok with the idea of an almighty creator of the universe. What they object to is submission.

People don't want to accept that there is an objective right and wrong designed into said creation by the creator. If they accept this, it means they must change. It means they must relinquish (perceived) control and admit weakness/ignorance.

It is the original sin reading is had again:

PRIDE

It is the same thing that caused Satan to fall. It is the same thing that led Adam and Eve to disobey in the garden. It is the same thing that all humans of all times have always struggled with.

In all cases,
Pride comes before the fall...

#Sin #Pride #Satan #God #Belief #Believe

"When I was sixteen, I won a great victory. I felt in that ...

2025-12-04T12:33:49Z

"When I was sixteen, I won a great victory. I felt in that moment I would live to be a hundred. Now I know I shall not see thirty. None of us know our end, really, or what hand will guide us there. A king may move a man, a father may claim a son, but that man can also move himself, and only then does that man truly begin his own game. Remember that howsoever you are played or by whom, your soul is in your keeping alone, even though those who presume to play you be kings or men of power. When you stand before God, you cannot say, "But I was told by others to do thus," or that virtue was not convenient at the time. This will not suffice. Remember that."

#KingdomOfHeaven #Baldwin #Speech

https://youtube.com/shorts/-9v8tlr5u8k?si=buyfoEAOWAptfnvQ

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/16aG2xYCFm/

#RonaldReagan on #inflation... #truth ...

2025-12-04T12:16:43Z

#RonaldReagan on #inflation...

#truth

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1JkXwc7dnV/

The Voluntaryist Patriot ...

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The Voluntaryist Patriot (https://sites.google.com/view/voluntaryist-patriot/home/my-faith/branches-heresies)

Branches & Heresies

“For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but wanting to have their ears tickled, they will accumulate for themselves teachers in accordance with their own desires, and will turn away their ears from the truth and will turn aside to myths.”

-2 Timothy 4:3-4

"But even if we, or an angel from heaven, should preach to you a gospel contrary to what we have preached to you, he is to be accursed! As we have said before, so I say again now, if any man is preaching to you a gospel contrary to what you received, he is to be accursed!"

-Galatians 1:8-9

"The brothers immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Berea, and when they arrived, they went into the synagogue of the Jews. Now these people were more noble-minded than those in Thessalonica, for they received the word with great eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see whether these things were so."

-Acts 17:10-11

As a Christian, it is vital to understand what you believe and why you believe it. If you are not well grounded in the scriptures, then it is easy to be led astray into error or worse. While sincere believers may disagree on secondary matters, certain core doctrines—especially the nature of God, the person and work of Christ, and the way of salvation—are non-negotiable. The following movements and churches teach doctrines that depart significantly from historic Bible-based Christianity and often compromise the gospel itself.

Denominations & Movements which claim to be Christian, but have questionable beliefs :

Prosperity Gospel (Word of Faith Movement)

Core error: God guarantees health and wealth to those with sufficient faith and who “sow financial seed.”

Key texts misused: Malachi 3:10; John 10:10; 3 John 2; Deuteronomy 8:18

Texts that contradict it:

Philippians 4:11–13 – “Not that I speak from want, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am… I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.”

2 Corinthians 12:7–10 – “…there was given me a thorn in the flesh… He has said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.’”

1 Timothy 6:6–10 – “But godliness actually is a means of great gain when accompanied by contentment… For the love of money is a root of all sorts of evil…”

Ephesians 2:8–9 – “For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast.”

Gospel danger: Ties divine favor or blessing to giving, undermining Ephesians 2:8–9

“For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast.”

Oneness Pentecostalism

Core error: Rejects the Trinity; baptism in Jesus’ name only + tongues required.

Key Trinitarian texts denied:

Matthew 28:19 – “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.”

John 1:1 – “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”

2 Corinthians 13:14 – “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all.”

Salvation-by-faith-alone texts contradicted:

Romans 10:9 – “…if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.”

Seventh-day Adventism (traditional and some branches)

Problematic distinctives: Saturday Sabbath as morally binding; 1844 Investigative Judgment.

Key texts that undermine Sabbath-as-salvation-issue:

Colossians 2:16–17 – “Therefore no one is to act as your judge in regard to food or drink or in respect to a festival or a new moon or a Sabbath day—things which are a mere shadow of what is to come; but the substance belongs to Christ.”

Hebrews 4:9–10 – “So there remains a Sabbath rest for the people of God. For the one who has entered His rest has himself also rested from his works, as God did from His.”

Romans 5:1 – “Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.”

Hyper-Charismatic Movements (e.g., New Apostolic Reformation)

Core error: Ongoing apostles/prophets with new revelation equal to Scripture. Extreme practices like "grave soaking" (absorbing anointing from deceased leaders’ graves) or mandatory spiritual warfare rituals for salvation.

Key texts on sufficiency of Scripture:

2 Timothy 3:16–17 – “All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.”

Revelation 22:18–19 – “I testify to everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: if anyone adds to them, God will add to him the plagues which are written in this book…”

Salvation Issues: Elevating extrabiblical revelations or rituals as necessary for salvation undermines sola scriptura and faith alone.

Christian Universalism / Unitarian Universalism (and liberal “Christian” offshoots that still claim the name)

Core error:

All people will eventually be saved regardless of faith in Christ (or even without any faith at all).

Denial of eternal punishment and of Jesus as the exclusive Savior; many also reject the Trinity and the deity of Christ.

Key texts contradicted:

John 14:6 – "Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me.'"

Acts 4:12 – “And there is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men by which we must be saved.”

Matthew 25:46 – “These will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life.”

Romans 10:9 “…if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.”

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

Salvation Issue:

Universalism directly nullifies the repeated New Testament emphasis on faith in Christ as the only means of salvation and turns clear warnings of eternal judgment into metaphors or temporary states.

Rejection of the Trinity and the deity of Christ (common in most Unitarian Universalist circles today)

(Note: Modern Unitarian Universalism as an association no longer identifies as exclusively Christian and openly includes atheists, pagans, and Buddhists. The few remaining “Christian” universalist groups or individuals who still use the Bible are the ones addressed here.)

Jehovah’s Witnesses

Belief:

Deny the deity of Christ saying that Jesus is a created being (Michael the Archangel).

Salvation requires faith, works, and adherence to Watchtower teachings.

Only 144,000 believers will reign in heaven (Revelation 7:4)

Deny bodily resurrection, soul sleep, etc.

Deny Hell/eternal punishment : the wicked are annihilated

Criticism:

(deity of Christ)

John 1:1–3 — “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God… All things came into being through Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has come into being.”

Colossians 1:16–17 — “For by Him all things were created… He is before all things…”

Colossians 2:9 — “For in Him all the fullness of Deity dwells in bodily form.”

(denial of the Trinity)

Matthew 28:19 — “…baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.”

2 Corinthians 13:14 — “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all.”

(the Holy Spirit as personal “Helper/Advocate,” not an impersonal force)

John 14:16–17 — “I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may be with you forever; that is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it does not see Him or know Him, but you know Him because He abides with you and will be in you.”

John 14:26 — “But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said to you.”

John 15:26 — “When the Helper comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, that is the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father, He will testify about Me.”

John 16:13–14 — “But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all the truth; for He will not speak on His own initiative, but whatever He hears, He will speak; and He will disclose to you what is to come. He will glorify Me, for He will take of Mine and will disclose it to you.”

Why these verses are decisive against the “active force” teaching:The Holy Spirit is repeatedly referred to with the personal masculine pronoun ἐκεῖνος (“He”) in the Greek, never the neuter πνεῦμα (“it”).

He teaches, reminds, testifies, speaks, hears, discloses, guides, and glorifies—actions that only a person can perform.

Jesus calls Him “another Helper” (ἄλλον παράκλητον), placing the Holy Spirit in the same category as Himself (a divine Person).

These texts (along with Matthew 28:19, 2 Corinthians 13:14, Acts 5:3–4, etc.) make the Jehovah’s Witnesses’ impersonal-force view grammatically and theologically impossible from the biblical text itself.

(salvation requirements)

Ephesians 2:8–9 — “For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works…”

Galatians 2:16 — “…a man is not justified by the works of the Law but through faith in Christ Jesus…”

(denial of Hell)

Matthew 25:46 — “These will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life.”

Revelation 14:10–11 — “…he will be tormented with fire and brimstone… the smoke of their torment goes up forever and ever…”

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormons/LDS)

Belief :

Teach multiple gods (not the eternal, uncreated divine trinity)

God was once a man

Mankind's eternal progression to godhood (men can become gods)

Baptism for the dead (attaining salvation for unrepentant dead ancestors)

Claim that the original Scriptures of the Bible have been corrupted. Joseph Smith produced his own revision (the Joseph Smith Translation or JST), which changes or adds thousands of verses. Significant portions of the JST are canonized in the Pearl of Great Price (e.g., Moses, Joseph Smith—Matthew) and appear as footnotes or appendices in the official LDS KJV edition.

Additional scriptures (Book of Mormon, etc.) that contradict the biblical canon.

Continuing revelation of their prophet has equal weight to the Bible.

Criticism:

(Nature of God, other gods, becoming gods)

Isaiah 43:10 — “Before Me there was no God formed, and there will be none after Me.”

Isaiah 44:6, 8 — “I am the first and I am the last, and there is no God besides Me… Is there any God besides Me, or is there any other Rock? I know of none.”

Isaiah 46:9 — “I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is no one like Me.”

Psalm 90:2 — “Before the mountains were born or You gave birth to the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, You are God.”

Malachi 3:6 — “For I, the LORD, do not change…”

(additional scriptures, continuing revelation)

Galatians 1:8–9 — “But even if we, or an angel from heaven, should preach to you a gospel contrary to what we have preached to you, he is to be accursed!”

Revelation 22:18–19 — "I testify to everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: if anyone adds to them, God will add to him the plagues which are written in this book; and if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God will take away his part from the tree of life and from the holy city, which are written in this book."

Deuteronomy 4:2 — "You shall not add to the word which I am commanding you, nor take away from it, that you may keep the commandments of the Lord your God which I command you."

Proverbs 30:5-6 — "Every word of God is tested; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him. Do not add to His words or He will reprove you, and you will be proved a liar."

(baptism for the dead) It is too late to repent after you die...

Hebrews 9:27 — “It is appointed for men to die once and after this comes judgment.”

Luke 16:25-26 — "But Abraham said, ‘Child, remember that during your life you received your good things, and likewise Lazarus bad things; but now he is being comforted here, and you are in agony. And besides all this, between us and you there is a great chasm fixed, so that those who wish to come over from here to you will not be able, and that none may cross over from there to us.’ "

These teachings are heresy.

Definition of Heresy:

(From a strict Sola Scriptura perspective)

Heresy is the willful, persistent denial or distortion of any doctrine that the Bible itself clearly teaches as essential to the being of God or the way of salvation by grace through faith in the finished work of the incarnate Son.

Generally recognized historical heritcal teachings:

Docetism

1st–2nd century

Jesus only seemed to have a real human body; He was pure spirit.

John 1:14; 1 John 4:2–3; Luke 24:39

Ignatius, Irenæus, Tertullian

Ebionism

2nd century

Jesus was a mere man, not divine; the Son of God only by adoption.

John 1:1, 14; Colossians 2:9

Irenæus, Hippolytus

Gnosticism (Valentinian, etc.)

2nd–3rd century

Matter is evil; salvation through secret knowledge; Christ brought the spark of divinity, did not truly become flesh.

Genesis 1:31; John 1:14; Colossians 2:8–9

Irenæus (Against Heresies), Tertullian

Marcionism

144 AD

Rejected the Old Testament and its God; taught two gods (OT cruel Creator vs. NT loving Father).

Luke 24:27, 44; Romans 3:21–31

Polycarp, Justin Martyr, Irenæus

Sabellianism / Modalism

3rd century

God is one Person who wears three masks (Father, Son, Holy Spirit) in sequence; denies three distinct Persons.

Matthew 3:16–17; 28:19; John 14–17; 2 Corinthians 13:14

Tertullian (Against Praxeas), Dionysius of Rome

Arianism

Condemned 325

Jesus is a created being, the first and highest creature, but not eternal God.

John 1:1–3; 8:58; Colossians 2:9; Hebrews 1:2–3

First Council of Nicaea (325)

Apollinarianism

Condemned 381

Jesus had a human body but not a human mind/soul; the divine Logos replaced the human spirit.

Hebrews 2:17; 4:15; Luke 2:52

First Council of Constantinople (381)

Nestorianism

Condemned 431

Christ is two persons (divine + human) loosely joined, not one Person with two natures.

John 1:14; Colossians 2:9; Philippians 2:6–8

Council of Ephesus (431)

Eutychianism / Monophysitism

Condemned 451

Christ has only one nature; the human nature was absorbed into the divine (or blended into a third nature).

Hebrews 2:14, 17; 1 John 4:2–3

Council of Chalcedon (451)

Pelagianism

Condemned 418 & 529

Adam’s sin affected only Adam; humans are born sinless and can choose God without prevenient grace.

Romans 3:10–18; 5:12–19; Ephesians 2:1–3, 8–9

Councils of Carthage (418), Orange II (529)

Semi-Pelagianism

Condemned 529

Man’s fallen will can take the first step toward God; grace only helps afterward.

John 6:44; Ephesians 2:1–5

Second Council of Orange (529)

Adoptionism / Dynamic Monarchianism

2nd & 8th centuries

Jesus was a mere man who was “adopted” as Son of God at His baptism or resurrection.

John 1:1, 18; Romans 1:3–4

Early fathers; later condemned again in 8th century

Iconoclasm

Condemned 787

Images of Christ and saints are idolatrous and must be destroyed.

John 1:14; Colossians 1:15 (Christ is the image/icon of God)

Second Council of Nicaea (787)

Socinianism (early Unitarianism)

16th–17th centuries

Denied the Trinity, pre-existence, and deity of Christ; salvation by example and moral effort.

Same Trinitarian and Christological texts as Arianism above

Virtually All Christians Agree These Are Heresies

Roman Catholics, Eastern Orthodox, Lutherans, Reformed, Baptists, and most evangelicals all accept the first seven Ecumenical Councils as correctly identifying the major Christological and Trinitarian heresies (Nicaea I through Nicaea II).

The Pelagian/Semi-Pelagian condemnations are accepted by Catholics, Orthodox, Lutherans, and Reformed; many Baptists and evangelicals also reject Pelagianism outright.

These are the “big ones” that every major branch of historic Christianity labels as formal heresy—the willful denial of essential doctrines about the being of God or the person and work of Christ necessary for salvation.

What are some specific churches and their alignment to these practices/doctrines?

Joel Osteen Ministries (Lakewood Church, Houston, TX)

Denomination/Movement: Non-denominational, aligned with Prosperity Gospel/Word of Faith

Belief/Practice: Promotes the Prosperity Gospel, teaching that faith, positive confessions, and tithing lead to material wealth and health. Osteen often cites verses like Malachi 3:10 ("open the windows of heaven") to promise financial blessings.

Alignment: Critics argue this takes Scriptures out of context, emphasizing material gain over spiritual growth and suggesting salvation or divine favor is tied to financial acts, conflicting with Ephesians 2:8-9 (salvation by grace). Osteen’s sermons frequently frame God’s blessings as wealth and success, which some see as a works-based distortion of the gospel.

Salvation Issue: While Osteen rarely preaches overt works-salvation, the constant implication is that lack of faith/positive confession/tithing blocks God’s blessings, which functionally undermines the freeness of grace (Eph 2:8–9).

T.D. Jakes Ministries (The Potter’s House, Dallas, TX)(formerly affiliated with the Oneness Pentecostal movement)

Denomination/Movement: Non-denominational, strong Prosperity/Word-of-Faith influence

Belief/Practice: Heavy emphasis on prosperity, “destiny,” and positive confession; teaches that believers should expect health and wealth.

Current status on the Trinity: Jakes formally distanced himself from modalism/Oneness Pentecostalism around 2012 and has repeatedly affirmed belief in the Trinity (though some critics still find his wording imprecise).

Salvation Issue: Prosperity focus can imply that material success is evidence of faith/right standing with God, risking a subtle works/faith-plus-performance distortion of the gospel.

United Pentecostal Church International (UPCI) – First Pentecostal Church of North Little Rock, AR

Denomination/Movement: Oneness Pentecostalism

Belief/Practice: Rejects the Trinity, teaching God is one person manifesting as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Salvation requires repentance, baptism in Jesus’ name only, and speaking in tongues as evidence of Spirit baptism (Acts 2:38).

Alignment: Denies Trinitarian doctrine, misinterpreting passages like John 1:1 and Matthew 28:19. Critics argue the requirement of tongues for salvation adds works to faith, contradicting Romans 10:9 (confess and believe for salvation).

Salvation Issue: Adds extrabiblical conditions (baptism in Jesus’ name, tongues) to salvation, seen as heretical by Trinitarian Protestants for denying the Trinity and altering the gospel.

Pentecostal Assemblies of the World (PAW) – Greater Bible Way Temple, Jackson, MI

Denomination/Movement: Oneness Pentecostalism

Belief/Practice: Similar to UPCI, teaches Modalism (one God, one person) and requires Jesus’ Name baptism and tongues for salvation, citing Acts 2:38 as the complete salvation formula.

Alignment: Rejects Trinitarian theology, taking Colossians 2:9 ("fullness of the Godhead") out of context to deny distinct persons in the Godhead. Critics argue this misaligns with John 14:26 and risks isolating believers from orthodox Christianity.

Salvation Issue: Mandates specific rituals (baptism, tongues) for salvation, seen as a works-based addition to grace, contrary to Galatians 2:16.

Seventh-day Adventist Church – Loma Linda University Church, Loma Linda, CA

Denomination/Movement: Seventh-day Adventism

Belief/Practice: Emphasizes Saturday Sabbath and teaches the 1844 Investigative Judgment doctrine.

Alignment: While official SDA statements affirm justification by faith alone, the unique emphasis on the Sabbath and the unbiblical Investigative Judgment can functionally add law-keeping to assurance of salvation in the minds of many members.

Salvation Issue: Risks legalism and confuses the finished work of Christ, though mainstream SDA repudiates works-righteousness.

Bethel Church, Redding, CA

Denomination/Movement: Non-denominational, aligned with New Apostolic Reformation (NAR)

Belief/Practice: Promotes modern apostles and prophets with new revelations, spiritual warfare against territorial demons, and practices like "grave soaking" (absorbing anointing from graves). Emphasizes the Seven Mountain Mandate for Christian dominion over society.

Alignment: Critics argue these practices lack biblical grounding, misapplying Ephesians 4:11 (five-fold ministry) to justify new apostolic authority beyond Scripture (Revelation 22:18-19). Grave soaking is seen as superstitious, with no biblical precedent.

Salvation Issue: Requiring submission to modern apostles or specific spiritual experiences (e.g., prophetic acts) for spiritual fullness risks adding to the gospel, challenging sola scriptura and sola fide.

International House of Prayer (IHOPKC), Kansas City, MO

Denomination/Movement: Non-denominational, aligned with New Apostolic Reformation

Belief/Practice: Emphasizes prophetic revelations, 24/7 prayer, and spiritual warfare to establish God’s kingdom. Leaders like Mike Bickle claim new apostolic insights, citing Joel 2:28 (pouring out of Spirit) to support ongoing prophecy. Following the 2023–2024 moral failure of founder Mike Bickle, IHOPKC has undergone leadership changes, but the emphasis on new prophetic revelation continues.

Alignment: Critics argue that prioritizing new revelations over Scripture violates 2 Timothy 3:16 (Scripture’s sufficiency). Spiritual warfare practices often lack clear biblical support and can elevate experience over doctrine.

Salvation Issue: While not explicitly tying salvation to prophetic acts, the reliance on new revelations can imply incomplete faith without NAR practices, potentially undermining sola scriptura.

Victory Channel (Kenneth Copeland Ministries), Fort Worth, TX

Denomination/Movement: Non-denominational, aligned with Prosperity Gospel and New Apostolic Reformation

Belief/Practice: Teaches prosperity through faith confessions and tithing, with programs like FlashPoint promoting NAR’s apostolic alignment and spiritual warfare. Copeland cites Deuteronomy 8:18 (wealth from God) to support prosperity.

Alignment: Critics argue prosperity teachings misinterpret Scripture, ignoring passages like 1 Timothy 6:10 (love of money). NAR’s apostolic alignment lacks biblical precedent, elevating human authority over Scripture.

Salvation Issue: Links financial giving to divine favor, risking a works-based view of spiritual standing, contrary to Ephesians 2:8-9.

#Discernment
#SolaScriptura
#BiblicalTruth
#Heresy
#FalseTeachers
#ProsperityGospel
#WordOfFaith
#OnenessPentecostal
#Modalism
#SeventhDayAdventism
#NewApostolicReformation
#NAR
#BethelRedding
#IHOPKC
#GraveSoaking
#ChristianUniversalism
#JehovahsWitnesses
#Mormonism
#LatterDaySaints
#Trinity
#DeityOfChrist
#SolaFide
#GraceAlone
#FaithAlone
#BereanSpirit
#SoundDoctrine
#OrthodoxChristianity
#EcumenicalCouncils
#Arianism
#Sabellianism
#Pelagianism
#ContendForTheFaith
#ChristianApologetics
#BibleOverTradition
#NoOtherGospel

Did He Really Say... This is the age old question that all ask ...

2025-12-03T22:56:59Z

Did He Really Say...

This is the age old question that all ask just before they fall.

Did God really say ______________?
He couldn't have meant ______________?

This is our wishful thinking trying to turn what God said into what we want Him to have said. This is the wide road that leads to destruction.

“Where the Scriptures speak, we speak;
where the Scriptures are silent, we are silent.”

Read the Bible and find out what it says. If it speaks on an issue, then it is settled. The truth does not change based on circumstances, culture, or what year it is. The truth is the truth. God is truth and God does not change.

"Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, and the truth, and the life;...'" John 14:6

"Into Your hand I entrust my spirit; You have redeemed me, Lord, God of truth." Psalm 31:5

“God is not a man, that He would lie…” Numbers 23:19

“…in the hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised…” Titus 1:2

“…it is impossible for God to lie…” Hebrews 6:18

“For I, the LORD, do not change…” Malachi 3:6

#GodIsTruth
#UnchangingGod
#DidGodReallySay

#Truth
#Immutable
#Unchanging
#SolaScriptura
#Authority
#Genesis3
#DidGodSay
#Emet
#Faithful
#Eternal
#NarrowPath
#NoLie
#Malachi
#Yahweh

This works well with genealogical research as well.

2025-12-03T12:29:28Z

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This works well with genealogical research as well.

YYYYMonthDD for file names makes chronological sorting easier. ...

2025-12-03T12:28:40Z

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YYYYMonthDD for file names makes chronological sorting easier.

DDMonthYYYY for every day use. I spell out the month to avoid confusion. This world will for generous as well.

I wonder when #damus android will have #amber integration. ...

2025-12-01T13:46:40Z

I wonder when #damus android will have #amber integration. #OutsideSigner capability would be a big sell on my part.

#AskNOSTR #GrowNOSTR jb55 (nprofile…vgs2)

This is an interesting concept. "In today's episode of ...

2025-12-01T13:03:02Z

This is an interesting concept.

"In today's episode of The Bible Show Daily, Sam and Will dive into the profound mystery of the nativity story, exploring the #prophetic significance of Jesus' birth in #Bethlehem. They discuss the powerful themes of fulfillment of #prophecy, the #symbolism of the #manger as a feeding trough, and how #Jesus embodies the Bread of Life that ends the #spiritual famine foretold in the Old Testament. Together, they unpack the beauty and intentionality of God’s plan, encouraging us to draw near to the Word made flesh this #Christmas season."

https://youtu.be/Smzl-9JhNiE?si=tC13Zxiw0y-W2SYD

If it upsets you to critically examine your beliefs, then you ...

2025-12-01T04:21:46Z

If it upsets you to critically examine your beliefs, then you have not delved deep enough into why you hold said beliefs. It speaks of indoctrination instead of introspection. You should be able to articulate what you believe and why without getting angry. If you can't, then reading this is probably upsetting you.

Dig Deep My Friend.
Dig Deep...

#belief #explain #articulate #debate

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2025-11-30T12:15:40Z

What do you believe about God? Why do you believe it? These two ...

2025-11-29T16:57:06Z

What do you believe about God?

Why do you believe it?

These two questions are intertwined in ways that most people do not think deeply about. The second question is more important than the first in many ways. When I think about God, I have questions. I can't just let go and say, "Sure that sounds good." I need to understand to the best of my ability why the world is the way is. I need to know, not only what God's will is, but why I believe that it IS His will. Going to Church and being spoon fed rules and platitudes about Christian living and the Bible is not going to be enough. I need to delve deep and understand why I believe what I believe. If I don't understand this, then do I really believe it?

“The brothers immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Berea, and when they arrived, they went into the synagogue of the Jews. Now these people were more noble-minded than those in Thessalonica, for they received the word with great eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see whether these things were so.” Acts 17:10–11

To truly understand why you believe what you believe, you need to know the source material. God's words were written by human hands for us to read and know His will. Reading the His Bible will help you to understand Him. Hearing someone talk about someone is different from hearing the person in question actually speaking. We should always be checking what our leaders say against the measuring stick of the Bible. I am not saying teachers and preachers are bad, but you have a responsibility to verify what they are saying is Biblically correct before adopting that teaching as your own. It is easy to be led astray into false doctrine if you don't know what the Bible actually says. Trust me, the deeper that you dig into His words, the more profound you will find them.

I encourage you to read your Bible and pray to God asking for understanding.

Brothers and Sisters Dig Deep!

You will be glad you did.

#Theology #Believe #Belief #Berean #Study #Doctrine #Bible #Teacher #Pastor #Christ #Jesus #God #Christian

Happiness & Contentment IF only I had (insert ...

2025-11-29T15:39:34Z

Happiness & Contentment

IF only I had (insert object/activity/person),
THEN I would be happy/content/satisfied.

Don't fall into this trap. The only thing this will do is make you envious and steal your joy. It is not what you have that will cure this condition. Getting the perfect job or sleeping with that super attractive person won't do it either.

Having a higher purpose and serving a greater cause is the only thing that can do this for you.

If you truly want happiness, contentment, and satisfaction, then consider this:
There is not greater calling or higher purpose than serving God.
There is no greater reward here on Earth than helping to bring another person to Christ.

I look forward to the day that I hear,
"Well done, good and faithful servant."

Maranatha,
Come Lord Jesus

#Happiness #Happy #Joy #Content #Contentment #Satified #Purpose #Calling #Selfless #Reward #Christ #Jesus #Heaven #God #Christian

Giving Birth = Unboxing #joke

2025-11-26T21:23:10Z

Giving Birth = Unboxing

#joke

I heard this song for the first time at Southeast Christian ...

2025-11-26T04:49:30Z

I heard this song for the first time at Southeast Christian Church last weekend. I needed to hear it.

Get His Good

I've heard all the stories
Of the miracles you've done
All the waters that you parted
And the balls that you've won
Every storm you have steadied
And every promise you prove.

Won't you do it again like only you can do?

And I will sing through the night
until my faith becomes my sight.
And I will trust in his time
'cause He's the God who will provide.
I don't know how the story ends
but one thing I know is
that God's gonna get His good outta this.

So let me be a testimony of all you felt for us.
Use the pain on my story
Lord however you see fit.
If I feel it on this side of Heaven
I'll give you all the grace,
but if it has to wait till glory
I'll still praise you anyway.

And I will sing through the night
until my faith becomes my sight.
And I will trust in his time
'cause He's the God who will provide.
I don't know how the story ends
but one thing I know is
that God's gonna get His good outta this.

And i don't know how long I'll be In the wilderness.
Or how many prayers I'll pray before I see the fruit of it.
And I don't know what's coming up but I'll hold on to this
It'll be worth it in the end
It'll be worth it in the end

And I will sing through the night
until my faith becomes my sight.
And I will trust in his time
'cause He's the God who will provide.
I don't know how the story ends
but one thing I know is
that God's gonna get His good outta this.

I don't know how the story ends
but one thing I know is
that God's gonna get His good outta this.
God's gonna get His good outta this.

#SECC #SoutheastChristianChurch #LindsayBuege

https://youtu.be/0jHxlgEesQM?si=vofOC94gtcNtm2pB

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/17n3m8B3hL/

Another good interview. I didn't know anything about Nick ...

2025-11-25T23:14:08Z

Another good interview. I didn't know anything about Nick Fuentes.

https://rumble.com/v70vq3w-tucker-carlson-interviews-nick-fuentes.html

#TuckerCarlson #NickFuentes #Interview

This one was surprisingly good. Worth the listen... [The Shawn ...

2025-11-25T17:36:08Z

This one was surprisingly good. Worth the listen...

[The Shawn Ryan Show] #256 Tucker Carlson - Epstein’s Emails, Political Blackmail and What We Already Knew All Along

#ShawnRyanShow #SRS #TuckerCarlson

https://podcastaddict.com/the-shawn-ryan-show/episode/211350391 via @PodcastAddict

Great sermon today from #MattReagan at #SouthEastChristianChurch ...

2025-11-23T15:34:54Z

Great sermon today from #MattReagan at #SouthEastChristianChurch in #Louisville #Kentucky

#SECC

https://www.youtube.com/live/aHQlB5P_OgU?si=R-IvdBs1P6onwqwz

Jesus calmed the winds and the waves but he asked his disciples ...

2025-11-23T15:31:50Z

Jesus calmed the winds and the waves but he asked his disciples about the storms inside their hearts instead.

Which was more important?

Sometimes the storms in your life are active resistance from our enemy and sometimes it is our own fallen nature causing them.

Either way. God has the power to calm them. Sometimes you need that storm to teach you a lesson.

Trust in God and he will not disappoint you.

#Jesus #Christ #Storm #Wind #Waves #Teach #Learn #Trials #Struggle

PROTECT YOUR CHILD What would you do? My daughter is a ...

2025-11-23T15:12:29Z

PROTECT YOUR CHILD

What would you do?

My daughter is a conservative Christian in a government high school. She is unapologetic about her politics (she is young and still learning) and her faith. She recently wore a MAGA hat and faced criticism from her woke lefty classmates for it.

Then Charli Kirk was assassinated.

My daughter loved him. She found out before I did. It broke her heart. The very next day the same classmates that had ridiculed her for her hat were gloating over the death of Charlie. It did not stop that day. Every day she has to deal with this celebration of his death. I just found out about this.

What would you do?

I know how I am going to handle this, but what would YOU do? I am honestly curious.

I am not interested in your thoughts about government schools. That is a different topic.

If you are one of those celebrating his death, then do 2 things for me:
Keep your thoughts to yourself and stop following me. I don't want your input. I am past that point.

#Christian #Christ #Jesus #Martyr #CharlieKirk #School

This is an important concept. “Then pay to Caesar the things ...

2025-11-21T15:18:38Z

This is an important concept.

“Then pay to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s; and to God the things that are God’s.”

What is Jesus saying here? If the world has provided the thing to you, then you are responsible to the world for it. If it is something God provides then you are answerable to God for it. God created everything, so He is the one you answer to ultimately. If your government or your company, or even your family demand something of you that they have provided you, then you have an Earthly obligation to them and you should honor it IF it does not conflict with your obligation to God. God takes priority every time.

When in doubt, God wins out...

This video has some interesting details I had never heard before. It shines a bright light onto things that should be illuminated. It was new to me...
https://youtu.be/3oK0q8mFyB0

"You’ve probably heard the story: ‘Render to Caesar what is Caesar’s.’ But almost nobody asks the most important question — Why does Jesus ask to see that coin? And why inside the Temple? Something deeper is going on here, friends. This isn’t just about taxes - and once you see what Jesus is really doing, it will challenge every one of us, even to this day."

#NateSala #WiseDisciple #EveryWord #Taxes #Tribute #Rome #Caesar #Jesus #God #Pharisee #Herodian #Obligation

"The First World War shattered a generation of Europeans. ...

2025-11-20T23:46:03Z

"The First World War shattered a generation of Europeans. Killing took place on a monumental scale, as whole societies gave their all for their countries. German men who spent their young adulthood in the murderous trenches of the Great War, only to be crushed under the weight of a hostile world, would be senior officers in Hitler’s Wehrmacht, while their sons prepared for a rematch as young soldiers, sailors, and airmen. The harrowing experience of the First World War forged the men who fought the Second World War, so our story starts with that experience."

https://www.martyrmade.com/

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-martyr-made-podcast/id978322714

#DarrylCooper #MartyrMadePodcast #MartyrMade #WorldWarOne #WWI #TheGreatWar #Germany #France #England #Trench #War #WesternFront #EasternFront

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2025-11-15T13:02:27Z

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I think that any business that has autonomous, self mobile, ...

2025-11-15T12:53:44Z

I think that any business that has autonomous, self mobile, potentially deadly robots should not be allowed to restrict possession of firearms to customers or employees exposed to such potential dangers.

How else can we protect ourselves if one of these robots goes haywire. The risks today may be small (we really don't know how far development has gone) but we must look towards the future. I have seen robotics take great strides in my lifetime and AI integration is happening at an astonishing rate. The point where humanoid "intelligent" robots will become ubiquitous in the workplace is rapidly approaching.

I am not saying that Terminator and SkyNet are coming (they might be), but I am saying that flesh and blood would be no match for a machine. If there is a glitch or bad code gets implemented how would one defend himself against that robot?

Just something to think about. We should get ahead of this possibility.

#AI #Robot #SelfDefense #Terminator #SkyNet #SelfAware #SyntheticIntelligence #Autonomous #Automation

I think we are on different wavelengths. Most Basic Christianity ...

2025-11-14T14:54:04Z

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I think we are on different wavelengths.

Most Basic Christianity Claim
There is an intelligent being who has always existed. This entity is all powerful (omnipotent), all knowing (omniscient), present everywhere (omnipresent), perfect in form, thought and action, and is truth defined with no deceit at all. This is the being we call God. At one point the universe did not exist then God caused everything everywhere to come into existence. God created everything without flaw. All of creation was originally perfect in every way. God created Man and Woman and physically spent time with them in the beginning. God gave humans free will to choose whether to obey His rules and spend time with Him.

This is what I believe.

In my post I was referring to the inability to completely understand the ability of humans to have free choice if God knew ahead of time how we would choose and how this ties into predestination.

God is not an abstract idea, but rather a distinct being.

Does Evan have a NOSTR account? I wanted to send him a link... ...

2025-11-14T14:42:21Z

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Does Evan have a NOSTR account?

I wanted to send him a link...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=550fh2n5rUs

Digital national ID coming to the USA... ...

2025-11-13T21:35:52Z

Digital national ID coming to the USA...

https://youtu.be/blxAvzOrXbQ?si=RzVIgRH3uEysHiwX

#DigitalID #BigBrother #SecurityState #S2Underground

This episode of the Shawn Ryan Show is very interesting and, ...

2025-11-13T15:22:06Z

This episode of the Shawn Ryan Show is very interesting and, sadly, not surprising at all.

Never trust the government or any politician.

https://youtu.be/GqwBT9pkNy8

#ShawnRyanShow #SRS #MattBissonnette #NavySeal #SealTeamSix #BinLaden #Obama #LeonPanetta #AdmiralMcRaven #DEVGRU #NoEasyDay #NoEasyWay #NoHero

This is the way ...

2025-11-09T18:18:42Z

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This is the way

Washington State court rules that data collected by Flock cameras ...

2025-11-09T15:47:34Z

Washington State court rules that data collected by Flock cameras installed by Law Enforcement agencies are public records and are subject to the public records act.

This means citizens can request this data via the state equivalent of FOIA.

Government now stating that would be a #InvasionOfPrivacy

Imagine that.

#OverReach #Tyranny #BigBrother #MassSurveillance #PoliceState

https://youtu.be/1vQn4MWBln0?si=o0Yo3qjmzkjfrVLt