The Night Visitor

Religions

xexon | 29 March, 2006 12:40

I have few kind words for religion anymore, so many reading this may take some offence. Religion is a deeply personal thing, and it cuts to the heart when it is challenged. I will understand any anger you may have.

Like most, I was brought up in the faith of my parents, which for me, was Christianity. Southern Baptist to be precise. A rather conservative branch which preaches hellfire and damnation. I had a tough time swallowing this even as a young child.

There is an old saying that says it is good to be born in a nest, but bad to die in one.

What is religion, if it is not the nest where our spirit first learns of it's nature? Religion has a purpose, but for many like myself, it could not reach as far as I could see. I am thankful for what it did for me in my early years, but as I have grown in both age and wisdom, it is painfully clear to me that I was mislead. It was all well intentioned, by well meaning people. However, as the bible says, if the blind lead the blind, then both will fall into the pit.

I see the greater part of humanity being lead towards this pit. Once again, with good intentions.

Religion, when it is young, is sweet as nectar as it flows from the mouth of the one chosen by God to speak it to the world. But as soon as the master passes from this earthly existance, time beguns to rust and corrupt that which was once pure. Well meaning diciples often add their own embellishments and style as they retell their master's words over the years. This eventually causes a loss of direction just like a compass can be slightly deviated by a tiny piece of iron. As centuries pass, this only grows worse. So much so that no matter how faithfully you have followed this religion, or that one, the original direction has been lost. Religions can take you down their road to heaven, but none of them have the key which opens the gate.

That is where the world stands today.

Religion has become like old vines, that produce little in the way of spiritual fruit. They should all be torn up by the roots and discarded.

Religion has become the plaything of politicians and greedy people. It has become a social club of like minded people. It has become a rotten apple, which now threatens to destroy the entire basket of humanity. It has become an excuse for war.

We are all God's children. We have never needed religion to approach our maker. If anything, religion has become the biggest obstacle for those that seek the creator. Most all faiths have some kind of messiah figure that will appear in the future. So let me put this to you:

The messiah, no matter what your faith, will come to cleanse the world of ALL these dead and dying beliefs. His lessons will be one of approaching God directly. He will show you that the kindom of God, and all the riches within, is within you, even now. And he will teach humanity how to get there in simple words that even a child will understand.

Say goodbye to all the priests and temples of this world. Their days are numbered.

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There is no war on terror

xexon | 26 March, 2006 03:10

The war on terror is a lie. It has been since it began.

When 9/11 happened in NYC, this so called "War on Terror" was already on the drawing board. I'm not beyond calling the 9/11 attacks an inside job. The Nazi's had their Kristallnacht. The neocons have 9/11.

Now, 9/11 galvanized this country. It brought all citizens together to confront a common enemy. The neocons used this to initiate their vile agendas while we were preoccupied with shock. Slowly, this is becoming more obvious. The huge increase in the military budget. The Patriot act. Domestic spying. The Iraq war.(And the excuses for starting it,WMD) The list just goes on and on.

If there really was a war on terror, don't you think we would have found Osama by now? I mean, really. Its been years.

No, boys and girls. This is not a war on terror. Its a cover for another war. One of dimishing our rights, and making us weak as citizens. One of power and control over the world petroleum resources. Those that are in control of the US, have the intention of using the war on terror as a pass key into the affairs of other nations. So when your country cooperates in this fashion, you are in a sense making a deal with the devil.

I'm not saying that terrorism isn't a concern, but like most nations, we have brought most of this upon ourselves through past actions. Poor foreign policies, geared toward giving oil companies access to Middle Eastern oil is the main cause. Remember the Shah of Iran? We backed this horrible man, who was cruel towards his own people. We backed him, in exchange for Iranian oil. And, we looked the other way whenever he felt a need to be mean to somebody. Then we turn around and did the same thing for Saddam.

Its little wonder the US has a terrible reputation in the Middle East.

The War on Terror is a lie. Don't believe a word of it. What you do need to believe is that these people will stop at nothing to bring about the "New World Order". They will sacrifice any country, including the United States, to get their way. Israel has a big part in this too. No surprises, right? AIPAC hammers away at our elected officials to push their own agendas. Their main preoccupation these days is demonizing Iran and stirring up support here at home for an invasion.

The religious believe that this earth is the domain of Satan. If the US is the strongest here, what is our connection? How did we become so privileged?

Maybe Gaddafi was right?

Maybe we really are "The Great Satan"?

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Its time to fire Bush

xexon | 25 March, 2006 08:25

If I were the head of some major corporation, and Bush was the elected leader of that corporation, why on earth would I keep him on the payroll after he drove the company into the ground?

Such is the case with George Bush.

The man has been a dismal failure at best. And just like his daddy, a failure at leadership. Bush Sr. rode in on Ronald Reagan's coat tails. He could have never survived being elected on his own. George on the other hand was charismatic, and had the best in Hollywood style promotion that money could buy. Matter of fact, his presidency has been nothing but a work of fiction from the get go.

Why do we allow this bumbling to go on? Our reputation in the world community couldn't be any lower. Face facts, we are looking UP at the toliet seat nowadays. Our national debt is so high that young kids can't even imagine numbers that long. The military budget is eating a tremendous hole in our wealth, and taking money away from programs that help the poor and disabled. Our "no child left behind" education program left ALL the children behind. And terrorism... we have a problem with it because of poor decisions made in the Whitehouse. Period.

Democracy is supposed to be the system of government we have here. Where is it? Not in George Bush's amerika. Here, we allow the big corporations and wealthy individuals a say in policies. AIPAC certainly has Bush in a difficult position, then again, you can't rape the willing.

Its time to fire this sorry excuse for a president.

Its time to take back the government for the people. WE, the people.

Remember us?

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What to do about Israel?

xexon | 18 March, 2006 06:43

What DO we do about Israel?

I mean really? As much as this country rubs me the wrong way with their politics, they do have a right to exist, as do all people. I DETEST zionism, but we can't exactly send all these people back to where they came from. So, we should concentrate on unplugging the zionist government from the power they have. THAT can best be done by the Israeli people themselves.

Instead of all this talk about pushing Israel into the sea, lets support those people who are in opposition to this political cancer called zionism. It has nothing to do with the Jewish religion. Nothing. Its a political trojan horse in religious robes.

Jews and Arabs got along pretty well until about 130 years ago when the first waves of European immigrants arrived in Israel. But when you run over the native people, oppress their culture, and install a religious govenment hostile to them, how can you expect not to be called an enemy? This is a sorry state of affairs. I compare it with when whites first arrived in North America.

We almost wiped out the American native population. Zionists, and their evil agenda, seek to do the same with Israel.

Israel crows about the fact that it is the only real democracy in the Middle East. I'm sorry, I just don't see it. To me, Israel is an apartheid state, just like South Africa used to be. Rascist, and cruel to those different than the "state" religion of Judiasm.

Religion has no place in govenment. Why? Because religious goverments can never represent all people equally.

Look at the nations which have a religious government. Israel. Saudi Arabia, and others. Nothing but trouble. Nothing but trouble.

We can all practice our individual beliefs within a secular government. It works pretty well as long as we are vigilant about keeping outside interests away from the core of government. Israel has yet to learn this. The US is constantly pulling out Christian influenced agendas from our own system. Under Bush however, this has been made more difficult. The Christian right here, helped put Bush in office.

Then, there is the Israeli influence. The zionists own alot of politicians here in the USA. AIPAC, marvel of organization that they are, has infiltrated our own government to the point where it appears they have more of the president's ear than "we the people" do. This HAS to change. Most of the terrorist activity aimed at the US is a direct result of Israeli zionist activism towards policy making in Washington. AIPAC should be expelled from the country.

I expect to see WWIII happen before that happens.

Unless we remove this zio-nazi infection from the world, we will all pay the price somewhere down the road.

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Let Iran have the bomb

xexon | 08 March, 2006 20:33

Yes, I know. I'm in the minority.

But let's examine a few things before you judge me too harshly.

If I were sitting atop one of the world's last great oil reserves, would I not want the best protection available to make sure nobody took it from me by force? Its a dangerous neighborhood. You've got zio-nazis in on one side. You've got neocon imperialists on the other. They both have nuclear weapons. You don't.

If Iran were just a poor country, with nothing but sand and goat herders, we would not give them the time of day here in the west. Thats the truth. The west sees Iran as a threat, not because they have the intent on invading neigboring countries or strikes on the USA, but because they have the ability to turn off their oil heading to western nations. As with Iraq, the US has the intention of controlling this oil.

It is plain to see that the west gains it's power from the ability to mobilize it's military forces. All this power runs on petroleum based products. Our very way of life here, is also dependant upon a constant flow of oil from all available sources.

Can you imagine the instability that would occur it this flow were interrupted? Riots at gas pumps. Cost of food will skyrocket. People will freeze because they can't afford to stay warm, etc. It goes on and on. So no, the US will never allow Iran to cut off it's oil. The only way to insure this, is to take control of the oil fields ourselves.

This snake has two heads. The first, is what I just mentioned. The second...lets now bring in Israel. The gains for Israel is that it gets another large buffer zone and another one of it's enemies gone. They will no doubt share in the oil as well. Not too bad for a nation that relies on the last superpower to do it's dirty work.

So, if I were Iran, I would want the only known weapon to keep other nations from misbehaving towards me.

Iran has a mouthy leader and stiff old men standing in the shadows telling him what to do. This is going to change. President Ahmadinejad is a young lion. This lion will someday eat these old men and bring a new era to Iran.

I see Ahmadinejad as more of a nationalist than a religious zealot.

Until that day comes, Iran need to protect itself from those that would do her harm. Besides, of all the nations that have nuclear weapons, how many of them ever asked anybody's permission first? Its a little late to start with Iran.

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The 14 Characteristics of Fascism

xexon | 04 March, 2006 07:36

This sounds like something out of WWII, but brothers and sisters, I tell you, this is more dangerous than ever. The only thing that keeps the United States from slipping into fascism is a well armed population. Our leaders know that if they ever tried to use the government for their own use, that we the people would march on Washington to show them who really conrols the country, lest they forget. You people in countries where you cannot own firearms, are sitting ducks for the whelms of a bad govenment. Anyway, here is the list. Learn it as best you can. I bet you can spot some of the problems in your own country. http://www.ratical.org/ratville/CAH/fasci14chars.html x
 
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