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The Coming Strong Delusion?

Unread postby POAlex » Sat 26 Jan 2008, 02:13:18

As a planet, we are now supposedly facing global warming, peak oil, nuclear terrorism and other cataclysmic problems. Many people don't hold a very promising view of our future. Yet, I came across this article on yahoo and had to post it.

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"One popular belief is that UFO sightings are simply glimpses of the benevolent aliens watching over us, monitoring our destructive ways. We should work to save the planet, the thinking goes, but if we can't, our savior space brothers will intervene just before the world destroys itself, either through environmental pollution or global nuclear war. Once that happens, we Earthlings will see the error of our ways, ushering in a new era of peace, love, and global consciousness."

If this did happen, imagine how many people would hail these beings as saviors. All religions and governments would collapse into one. Most certainly, Christians would be hated because people would feel they were lied to.

But were they?

If you're not familiar with Biblical prophecy, listen to a few of the verses describing the final global kingdom before the second coming of Jesus Christ. Its Satan's final deception on the world.

-There will be a world empire ruled by the Beast aka the Antichrist (Revelation 13).
-He will use peace to destroy many (Daniel 8:23-25).
-There will be a mark on the right hand or forehead in order to buy or sell (Revelation 13:16-17).
-All religion will collapse into one (Revelation 13:5-8 ).
-There will be signs and wonders deceiving people (2 Thess 2).
-There will be a strong delusion (2 Thess 2:11).
-Christians will be heavily persecuted and killed (Revelation 13, Matthew 24).
-The strangest prophecy concerning those ruling in this kingdom "they will mingle themselves with the seed of man" (Daniel 2:43). Who are "they"?
-Perhaps the answer lies here - Jesus said it will be as the days of Noah before His return (Luke 17:26-30). During Noah's time, fallen angels were mating with human women (Genesis 6) creating these giant offspring. This corrupted the world and God had to flood it.

I'm no prophet, but friends, if this article is anywhere accurate as to what's coming, you need be concerned.

Alex
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Re: The Coming Strong Delusion?

Unread postby Zardoz » Sat 26 Jan 2008, 02:25:26

By:
$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('', 'B')enjamin Radford
LiveScience's Bad Science Columnist
"Thank you for attending the oil age. We're going to scrape what we can out of these tar pits in Alberta and then shut down the machines and turn out the lights. Goodnight." - seldom_seen
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Re: The Coming Strong Delusion?

Unread postby POAlex » Sat 26 Jan 2008, 02:29:42

Whatever the writers intentions were, he's bang on about the beliefs of the New Age Movement.

Just some food for thought.

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Re: The Coming Strong Delusion?

Unread postby seldom_seen » Sat 26 Jan 2008, 02:53:38

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('POAlex', 'T')here will be a world empire ruled by the Beast aka the Antichrist (Revelation 13).

So Hillary will be elected. That is frightening.
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Re: The Coming Strong Delusion?

Unread postby greenworm » Sat 26 Jan 2008, 13:44:15

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('', 'S')o Hillary will be elected. That is frightening.


the word CLINTON does contain the word zion, so it does appear that she is the front runner. :lol: You have to flip over an N.

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('', 'T')here will be a world empire ruled by the Beast aka the Antichrist (Revelation 13).
-He will use peace to destroy many (Daniel 8:23-25).
-There will be a mark on the right hand or forehead in order to buy or sell (Revelation 13:16-17).
-All religion will collapse into one (Revelation 13:5-8 ).
-There will be signs and wonders deceiving people (2 Thess 2).
-There will be a strong delusion (2 Thess 2:11).
-Christians will be heavily persecuted and killed (Revelation 13, Matthew 24).
-The strangest prophecy concerning those ruling in this kingdom "they will mingle themselves with the seed of man" (Daniel 2:43). Who are "they"?
-Perhaps the answer lies here - Jesus said it will be as the days of Noah before His return (Luke 17:26-30). During Noah's time, fallen angels were mating with human women (Genesis 6) creating these giant offspring. This corrupted the world and God had to flood it.

I'm no prophet, but friends, if this article is anywhere accurate as to what's coming, you need be concerned.



Yes, the beast has ruled and will rule.
Yes, peace is coming and will be used as a distraction.
Yes, there will be a mark of the beast, but has little to do with barcodes and other silly notions.
All religion will turn into science, it has only been turned into religion to deceive.
There will be signs and if you look through some of the threads you might see them. 8O
Strong delusion, given, just watch tv.
Christians will not be persecuted, but will be killed in masse, only because they are living in the wrong place.
"Who are they?" Ask Zardoz. :lol:
Answer lies not in Jesus, but probably what Jesus knew, he did take a trip to Egypt once, can't imagine what he learned.
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Re: The Coming Strong Delusion?

Unread postby POAlex » Sat 26 Jan 2008, 14:36:24

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('greenworm', 'A')nswer lies not in Jesus, but probably what Jesus knew, he did take a trip to Egypt once, can't imagine what he learned.


The New Age Jesus is not Jesus Christ. Its a horrible deception.

"Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world." (1 John 4:1)

Golem, in all these posts you make, you demonstrate all the philosophies you've got yourself mixed up in. You need to uncross your spiritual wires and find peace at the cross.

I could study all the philosophies in the world, but they'll do nothing to pay my sin debt with God.

Take care,
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Re: The Coming Strong Delusion?

Unread postby I_Like_Plants » Sat 26 Jan 2008, 15:05:42

Is there anything about a colossal Bitch, with huge Cankles?

Damn, I gotta gets me a Bible.
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Re: The Coming Strong Delusion?

Unread postby mmasters » Sat 26 Jan 2008, 16:02:41

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('POAlex', 'T')here will be a world empire ruled by the Beast aka the Antichrist (Revelation 13).

Behold, Pope Benedict XVI (these are actual pictures)

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Re: The Coming Strong Delusion?

Unread postby greenworm » Sat 26 Jan 2008, 23:32:44

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('', 'T')he New Age Jesus is not Jesus Christ.


O.K. Entertain me, what the heck is 'The New Age Jesus'?

This ought to be good. I am assume the rest is directed to Golem.
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Re: The Coming Strong Delusion?

Unread postby Cloud9 » Sun 27 Jan 2008, 09:21:39

I had never seen the Pope up close. Jeez, I feel a little like Martin Luther.
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Re: The Coming Strong Delusion?

Unread postby ohanian » Sun 27 Jan 2008, 10:25:35

This is pure rubbish!

I go by my prophesy the book of


Cyberpunk 2013

published in 1988.


It says that in the future

(1) the corporations will rule the world
(2) There will be computer networks everywhere
(3) Hacking will be illegal
(4) Oil will run out. (cars will run on gasohol (gasoline+alcohol) )
(5) Whole wide stockmarket will be in turmoil
(6) The anarchists will kill people with suicidal bombs
(7) The environment will go to the shits

I have trouble finding people to
take the role playing game Cyberpunk 2013 seriously.
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Re: The Coming Strong Delusion?

Unread postby POAlex » Sun 27 Jan 2008, 17:40:59

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('greenworm', '')$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('', 'T')he New Age Jesus is not Jesus Christ.


O.K. Entertain me, what the heck is 'The New Age Jesus'?

This ought to be good. I am assume the rest is directed to Golem.


Hi greenworm,

Here is a side-by-side for comparison sake.

Jesus Christ is the eternal Word of God and He had no beginning and has no end (John 1). Two thousand years ago the Father sent Him as the Messiah to redeem all people from their sins (John 3:16). Jesus humbled Himself, took on flesh, was born of a virigin woman, lived a sinless life and died on the cross as the atoning sacrifice for our sins. Three days later He rose from the dead and defeated death. Right now, He is seated at the right hand of God the Father in Heaven (Ephesians 1:20).

The New Age Jesus is very different. He is reduced to a good teacher, a philosopher, an occultist, one who travelled to Indian and Egypt to learn, had a family and daughters, and now some say he is something called an ascended master.

However when you examine these new age teachings, specifically the ascended masters in light of God's Word, you see what they really are - the fallen angels.

"And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him." (Revelation 12:9)

"And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works." (2 Corinthians 11:14)

It should come as no surprise that the head of these ascended masters is Sanat (Satan) Kumara.

There's only one true Saviour.

Alex
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Re: The Coming Strong Delusion?

Unread postby Ludi » Sun 27 Jan 2008, 18:12:31

Alex, are you really worrying about space aliens? 8O
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Re: The Coming Strong Delusion?

Unread postby POAlex » Sun 27 Jan 2008, 18:53:37

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Ludi', 'A')lex, are you really worrying about space aliens? 8O


Just sharing this for you guys.

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Re: The Coming Strong Delusion?

Unread postby Ludi » Sun 27 Jan 2008, 18:57:49

Ok, but, just think you might want to know it makes you look like a complete loon. :cry:
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Re: The Coming Strong Delusion?

Unread postby POAlex » Sun 27 Jan 2008, 19:16:24

All of what I'm posting is related to the Bible, so its certainly something God wants us to be aware of.

I'm just passing it on, Ludi.

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Re: The Coming Strong Delusion?

Unread postby peaker_2005 » Sun 27 Jan 2008, 22:09:21

I've just been thinking, and am wondering if it's possible that the very modern economy is the grand deception. I'm not saying it is, but it could well fit.

In many ways, it's almost like a religion. And the Word itself says "you cannot serve two masters. One cannot serve both God and Money".

Just throwing it out there.
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Re: The Coming Strong Delusion?

Unread postby greenworm » Mon 28 Jan 2008, 18:05:58

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('', 'T')he New Age Jesus is very different. He is reduced to a good teacher, a philosopher, an occultist, one who travelled to Indian and Egypt to learn, had a family and daughters, and now some say he is something called an ascended master.


Any links? I got to check this guy out.

The native americans were said to have a messiah and their own virgin mary. The messiah did have a rather large impact in history.
I can't confirm this, but I'll hunt down the links if you are interested in learning more about it.

I notice you keep referring to fallen angels. Can you elaborate on this idea? You mentioned it before in another thread and it peaks my interest. I could be wrong, but I think you are trying to tie it into present day realities. I've got a weird feeling you are on to something.

Also, I do enjoy the bible quotes, I have only read revelations, over and over as of late. :lol: I got a big question and I think you might be able to help. What I need is the big picture. If you were given the task to separate the bible into themes how would you do it?

For instance, I know very little about the bible, but my preconceived notion is that it is organised thusly, CREATION......COMMANDMENTS.........REVELATION.
What other themes are there and what might it's chronology be?

Lastly, what is the difference between the new and old testament?
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Re: The Coming Strong Delusion?

Unread postby JPL » Tue 29 Jan 2008, 19:45:29

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('POAlex', '
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Just sharing this for you guys.

Alex


Hi Alex,

No, I don't think you are a loon. Biblical prophecy has been a bit of an interest of mine in recent years. We certainly live in interesting times & all of us (Christian or no) would ignore the words of long-dead sages at our peril (IMHO).

One of the national treasures of France is the 'Tapestry of the Apocalypse' in the medieval castle of Angers on the Loire. Made at the end of the 14'th century it is 6 metres high & over 100 metres long.

http://contentdm.kenyon.edu/cgi-bin/thu ... ISOPTR=492

There is an interesting mixture of images there - the picture above is of the 'beast' (the multi-lion-headed figure) plus the famous many-headed dragon. It is a very detailed piece & quite a fascinating study of the 14'th century mindset.

The tapestry was commissioned at the end of a very tumultous period of history - towards the end of the 'hundred years war', also post black-death, plus Europe was also now a hundred years or so into the 'little ice age' and things had in general, gone so horribly wrong, a lot of people at the time thought it really was the 'end of the world'.

So it is a very relavent piece. For reasons I won't go into now, I spent a lot of time studying the tapestry & one thing that became clear, the author's were clearly under the impression that the 'end of days' was upon them - right then. In particular there were many personal images there. For example, at no point in 'Revelations' does it mention the devil in person conducting the 'siege of Angers' - yet it is there in the last frame. Also there is a lot of imagery about fertility - when 'Christ' comes the land seems to bloom again with flowers, wheras the land under 'the beast' seems dark, cold & barren. Put all this in context with the 'blasted lands' of France at the end of the 14'th century.

Anyhow, I will wrap up. The tapestry seems to wrap up a lot of things that I think might be important to Christians both then & now. There is a mixture of both personal suffering, a world 'gone mad' & also a spiritual link to the suffering of Christ & the prophesied 'end of days'. This all speaks to me of a classic (Jungian) Architype - the apocolypse as a vision, a contact with God, a spiritual catharrsis & also a response of the human soul to external circumstances beyond their control.

In this respect, John's 'Apocalypse' exists in all places, and at all times. It is a universal vision, a response to external circumstance beyond our control, of an 'end of days' and also of a 'new beginning'. That small, spiritual part inside us that says, 'And so it shall be made anew...'

So this vision, this 'end of the world belief', this architype, however interpreted, it is a precious thing. It is not something to be derided, rather it is, if anything could be termed as such, a spur to personal, spiritual & global change, a true 'Gift from God'.

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Re: The Coming Strong Delusion?

Unread postby threadbear » Tue 29 Jan 2008, 19:53:29

Not loonie at all, POAlex. But Satan? Maybe, maybe not. Hard to say.
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