Introducing Food for the Faithful Channel: Putting on the full armour of God

 

Welcome to the Food for the Faithful Channel. My name is Bill Rymer, sometimes I refer to myself half jokingly as “The Reluctant Prophet” since for many years I have been warning where the prevailing social zeitgeist would take us. Now that we have arrived at what may seem as peak madness I think that I have been frighteningly accurate about what I wish were not true. This channel came about from both a realization and a revelation. Knowing something to be true without having the necessary revelation of its importance cannot result in glorifying our Lord. The purpose of this channel is to help equip my brothers and sisters with tools, perhaps better described as “weapons of warfare”, which will allow believers to battle with the prevailing deceptions of our time. This implies naturally that we require armour to wear as a shield but also need a weapon which is capable of striking at the heart of the lies being so successfully disseminated by the enemy of our souls, particularly from the universities. These lies have spread from the Academy to seed themselves into society writ large with disastrous consequences.

Ephesians 6:10-18 (King James Version)

10: Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

11: Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

12: For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

13: Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

14: Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;

15: And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;

16: Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.

17: And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:

18: Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

The first thing I must make clear is that since this battle is both worldly and heavenly it is therefore being conducted by those deceived by the god of this world. The conflict will therefore appear to be socio-political. Be warned, it is not political and therefore there cannot be a political solution to this moral, philosophical, and spiritual dilemma.

2 Corinthians 4:4 (King James Version)

4: In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.

Since their minds have been blinded it is essential for us to understand the nature of the deception keeping in mind that we are warned that this deception could deceive even the elect.

Mattheew 24:24 (King James Version)

24: For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.

How the deception operates requires the development of the Simulacrum. What is that you ask? A simulacrum is an image or representation, an unreal or vague semblance, or that which is formed in the likeness of any object. It is Satan’s clever way of saying “Hath God said” without you ever realizing that is what has been asked. Which is why the simulacrum hides itself in a political ideology which cannot possibly be addressed politically since the minds of those affected by it are possessed by this ideology, or as the Bible states, blinded. So even if Christians vote for those who most closely represent their belief system the simulacrum will continue to block any attempt to unseat its hold on the minds of those who have become ideologically possessed by it. Which is why I am certain that there will be some of you who have been forced to sever ties with dear friends and loved ones, not because you wished to divorce yourself from their company but because your friends and loved ones cannot bear you refuting their ideological possession.

The character of the counterfeit:

In studying the nature of the radical left’s belief system, for that is what it is, I've come to understand that it's necessary to pretend you're crazy to grasp what they actually believe. It is a gnostic, hermetic cult where only "enlightened initiates" are given the secret illuminated knowledge to lay aside all its inherent contradictions to synthesize opposites into a unity. This philosophically speaking is known as Hegelian Dialectical Synthesis. It begins by denouncing "what is", namely reality, which then allows them to create a non-existent possibility without ever needing to prove that such a possibility can even exist. Leftism is therefore a cult of wishful delusion and the magical thinking which negates what has demonstrably worked in the past to replace that with some future perfection which even they refuse to define and admit will never fully be realized. This is the reason that the socialist revolution is an unending and unfinishable project of endlessly tearing down existing structures to replace the concrete and knowable with fantasies, or as Marx stated, "the ruthless criticism of all that exists", yet to do so without ever making a positive assertion of what will exist in its absence.

Let me read the foreword from “Manipulism and the Weapon of Guilt: Collectivism Exposed” written by Danish author Mikkel Clair Nissen. Mikkel is a friend of mine who despite him not being a Christian has been able to brilliantly dissect the narcissistic nature of the faux egalitarianism behind the radical left keeping in mind that Satan himself was cast out of heaven due to his pride and hubris. Here is the link to it on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Manipulism-Weapon-Guilt-Collectivism-Exposed/dp/1633960250

 “The most illusive notion known to the modern age is that altruistic egalitarian ideals of the left-wing—known as Marxism—are perceived as ideologies. Social-liberalism, which is the first step toward socialism with the intent to achieve communism, merely defines the severity of inferiority complex: the extremely tiny gap between pathological narcissism and its more extreme form known as narcissistic personality disorder (NPD). Growing up in a collective society, one is coerced, and virtually left with all but one choice. As a former socialist, finally liberated, who was born and raised in Denmark—supposedly the happiest nation on earth—I have devoted my life to alerting the world about the subliminal secrets of collectivism. How can anyone truly fight anything if one is not 100 percent aware and able to describe exactly what one is fighting? My intention in this book is to prove that one single voice, with the right words, can have the roar of a million and can influence the world by creating a precise understanding of democratic socialism—or to be more precise and use the latest terminology, “universal welfare society.” Thus, the more appropriate terminology to describe Marxism’s democratic passive-aggressive approach—rather than the usual obvious and complete fascist military takeover—would be “ambient socialism.” Thereby, simply with the weapon of irrefutable knowledge, Marxism can be immobilized. Quite simply, exposure will cause sudden awareness, and socialism, democratically, is less likely achieved once its awful emotional mind game has become common household knowledge. This book, therefore, is dedicated to freedom and the earth’s greatest individualistic culture, the United States of America. This exposure, based almost entirely on social science, is so controversial and comprehensively detailed that Denmark’s perceived right-wing newspaper—ironically the same newspaper that caused the Muhammad cartoons controversy in 2005 in the name of freedom of speech—will not review my book. This explicative psychological index (e.g., collectivist traits, indoctrination methods, intimidation techniques, and ways of passive coercion) is meant as a gift from me to the reader for self-empowerment through social observations, as well as a subconscious journey for the readers themselves. Please share this knowledge with friends and support my effort to alert the world. The intimidations (threats, lies, and deceptions) in attempt to discredit me and deny this book’s honesty and preciseness are all worth my while. Regardless, this book will raise questions and effect societal changes, and the outcome will speak for itself. Wars should be fought with words—the right words—and never through coercion or terror. Welcome to my words of revolution.

“The world will not be destroyed by those who do evil, but by those who watch them without doing anything.” - Albert Einstein”

The left employs Hegels initial philosophical ideas to turn them into a weapon of enslavement while calling the process of enslavement liberation. Dialectical synthesis is a concept derived from the philosophy of Hegel, who believed that reality is a process of constant change and development, driven by the conflict and resolution of opposing ideas or forces. Hegel called this process dialectic, and he used the terms thesis, antithesis, and synthesis to describe its stages. A thesis is a proposition or a statement of belief that generates a reaction or an opposition, called an antithesis. The clash between the thesis and the antithesis produces a new idea or a compromise, called a synthesis, which then becomes the new thesis for another cycle of dialectic. In other words, each new step is used to further the socialist revolution.

Some political theorists have argued that dialectical synthesis can lead to totalitarianism, which is a form of government and a political system that prohibits all opposition parties, outlaws individual and group opposition to the state and its claims, and exercises an extremely high if not complete degree of control and regulation over public and private life. One of the arguments is that dialectical synthesis eliminates diversity and plurality of opinions and values, and imposes a single, absolute, and final truth or ideology on society. This can result in the suppression of dissent, the elimination of human rights and freedoms, and the creation of a cult of personality around the leader or the party that claims to represent the synthesis. Another argument is that dialectical synthesis can be used as a justification or a rationalization for violence and oppression, by portraying them as necessary means to achieve a higher end or a greater good. This can lead to the dehumanization of the enemies or the opponents of the synthesis, and the glorification of war and revolution as instruments of historical progress.

As renown Christian de-mystifier James Lindsay wrote in the notes to New Discourses Bullets, Episode. 68  

https://newdiscourses.com/2023/10/the-feeling-of-mystification/

“One of Marxists’ favorite words to project onto their enemies is “mystification.” Everyone, they insist, who isn’t on board with their twisted program is “mystified” about the true nature of reality, which they have, of course, discovered and delineated in unique clarity (in their own estimation, anyway). As we know, the Iron Law of Woke Projection never misses. The fact is that Marxist ideologies mystify their targets. That is, they mug people of their ability to apprehend and discern reality through tricky arguments that work a lot like an illusionist’s trick or a wizard’s spell. The feeling is that you’ve run into a “good argument” for something that must be false, and it’s critical people learn to recognize this feeling so they know when to slow down and dig deeper. In this episode of New Discourses Bullets, host James Lindsay illustrates the conditions of Woke Marxist mystification and talks about how to learn to pierce through it to see reality clearly again.”

Join me in learning how we can equip ourselves to expose the quasi-religious nature of the left’s dialectical arguments. As Dr. James Lindsay states, the dialectic is their operating system. Once you understand how the radical left uses dialectics to construct false realities allows us to employ the Sword of the Word to counter this delusion. Hebrew 4:12 (King James Version) “For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.”

Please subscribe, share this channel to prayerfully join this vital discussion on deconstructing the enemy’s “Hath God said?” so that we may counter that with what God hath said! This channel is free and there is no paid subscription. In fact, I seriously mistrust those who require payment for sharing the Word of God. I welcome and invite all criticism and comments and will not censor you.

 

They have not rejected you, they have rejected Christ

 

John 5: 44-47

44 How can ye believe, which receive honour one of another, and seek not the honour that cometh from God only?

45 Do not think that I will accuse you to the Father: there is one that accuseth you, even Moses, in whom ye trust.

46 For had ye believed Moses, ye would have believed me: for he wrote of me.

47 But if ye believe not his writings, how shall ye believe my words?

It ought not surprise us that the closer we get to revealing the truth regarding the prevailing false ideology that some posing as God’s people will give us the strongest resistance. We find an example of such when Israel rejected Samuel. For many years, Samuel had served God’s people, and even though his sons had proven themselves to be unfaithful, Samuel had remained faithful. He had served Israel by speaking the Word of God to the nation. Even though Samuel had appointed judges to govern Israel nevertheless the people eventually rejected Samuel as God’s spokesperson.

“Then all the elders of Israel gathered and came to Samuel at Ramah and there they said to him, ‘Behold, you are old, and your sons do not walk in your ways. Now appoint for us a king to judge us like all the nations’” (1 Samuel 8:4-5). Samuel had appointed them judges, but now the people demanded a king just like the godless nations around them. Obviously, this displeased Samuel since the Scriptures record that, “the thing was evil in his eyes.” He knew that the people not only had rejected him, but that they were repudiating him. They were expressing discontentment with his leadership and longed not only for a new leader but also for an entirely new system of worldly government. Their rejection and Samuel’s dejection were complete.

When Samuel took his concerns to God, God spoke to the prophet to encourage him by reminding that the Israel’s rejection was not a rejection of Samuel the prophet, but of God the king. “And the LORD said to Samuel, ‘Obey the voice of the people in all that they say to you, for they have not rejected you, but they have rejected me from being king over them’” (1 Samuel 8:7). While Samuel may have been right to be offended by the people’s demand, God had the greater right to be offended. For if Samuel had ruled imperfectly, God had ruled Israel perfectly. Although Samuel’s time as prophet had been short, God’s legacy was a long and unblemished record of loving, guiding, and protecting Israel. Still, “Obey their voice,” God said, “and make them a king” (1 Samuel 8:22).

The Prophet Samuel had acted as God’s spokesperson to the nation of Israel. He had been called and equipped by God to speak on His behalf. Therefore, those who rejected the words of Samuel had rejected the Words of the One who had called Samuel. In rejecting God’s spokesperson Israel had rejected God. Today as we are called to be God’s spokespersons to the Church, we must expect rejection from disobedient Christians too. Christians who become angered when we share the harsh reality of the nature of the false doctrines that we are warned could deceive even the elect. We can learn from Samuel that it is our task to faithfully communicate Scriptural Truths to counter Satanic false doctrines. We must understand that those who accept our words are accepting God, not us, and that those who reject these Spiritual Truths are rejecting God, not us. Mark 13:22 “For false Christs and false prophets shall rise, and shall shew signs and wonders, to seduce, if it were possible, even the elect.”

Much of what I have come to understand of WOKE ideology comes from two major sources, Stephen Hicks, and James Lindsay. Dr Lindsay is a leading expert on Critical Race Theory and a founder of New Discourses. He has written six books on religion, the philosophy of science, and postmodern theory. As a Christian he rejects Woke Marxism and supports the Rule of Law under attack from the radical left.

https://newdiscourses.com/2021/05/hegel-wokeness-and-the-dialectical-faith-of-leftism/

Hegel, Wokeness, and the Dialectical Faith of Leftism

“Is Critical Race Theory Marxist, as many insist, or is it not? What is the relationship between Marxism, neo-Marxism (Critical Theory), and Wokeness? All three criticize one another, and yet all three have a great deal obviously in common. Is there some common underlying thread between these clearly similar yet obviously different worldviews? The answer is yes, and by tracing back to one of the most influential speculative idealist philosophers of the early 19th century, namely George Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, we can gain a great deal of insight into how these decidedly leftist movements—the Marxist Old Left, the neo-Marxist New Left, and the intersectional Woke Left—share at least one deeper philosophical architecture in common. From Hegel, the Left since his time has, wittingly and not, adopted several of the pillars of Hegelian philosophy, these including his statism, historicism, and, much more importantly, his dialectical approach and metaphysical worldview. In this episode of the New Discourses Podcast, James Lindsay takes a long, deep dive into the ways that Hegel’s philosophy is at the root of the entire “Dialectical Left” since, naming the dialectic the “operating system” of all activist Leftism since the early 1800s.

In this episode, Lindsay takes considerable time explaining Hegel’s view of dialectical thought and then reveals in many examples, reaching up to the present day, how consistently the dialectic appears as the functional underpinning of Leftism ever since, at the latest, the 1830s. He makes the case that Leftism since Hegel thinks dialectically, moves dialectically, and applies dialectical thought not just to its targets but to everything, including itself and even its own dialectic. He then switches gears and explains how the dialectic is central to Hegel’s underlying Hermetic (or alchemical) worldview and explains his mystical metaphysics so that this long arc of Leftist activism can be understood as evolving denominations within a single religious faith. With this theoretical groundwork laid, he then tackles how Hegel’s historicism and statism arise as key features of his philosophy, with both of these characterizing activist Leftism up to the present day. Join him for his longest and most in-depth discussion yet, taking on how Hegel is a key progenitor of communism, liberationism, and ultimately Wokeness, how this philosophy must be understood so that it can be countered, and why it should be thought of in the same way that Hegel thought of it: as a religion in its own right, with its own notion of deity, metaphysical commitments, soteriology, and eschatology.”

Yesterday when sharing my previous podcast and blog on social media two claiming to share my hope in Christ attacked me for stating that Hegelianism has led to totalitarian tyranny, bloodshed, and anti-Semitism. They became enraged that I had shared what is certainly not merely my opinion but also that of many scholars, both Christian and secular learned academics who recognize how dangerous the influence of the Hegelian Dialectic is. The most starting aspect of their attack was revealed by the fact they refused to debate me on what I had stated and written. In fact, they appeared to totally ignore it. They felt it sufficient to engage in character assassination while stating that my premise was utterly false and then refused to state exactly what it was that I had gotten wrong despite me repeatedly asking for them to enlighten me.

So let us examine the association between Hegelian dialectical analysis and totalitarianism which admittedly is a complex issue. But here are some reasons based on various sources:

1. **Dialectical Process**: The Hegelian dialectic involves a process of thesis, antithesis, and synthesis³. This process can be manipulated by those in power to create or exploit problems, leading to a reaction from the people who ask the government for protection and help⁴. This can potentially lead to an increase in government control and a decrease in individual freedoms⁴.

2. **Interpretation of Hegel's Ideas**: Some argue that Hegel's ideas have been misinterpreted or misused by totalitarian regimes¹. For example, the Soviet Union was based on the Hegelian dialectic, as is all Marxist writing³.

3. **Hegel's Political Theory**: Some critics argue that Hegel's political theory, as expressed in his Philosophy of Right, has elements that could be interpreted as supporting a strong state¹. However, others argue for a more balanced interpretation of his political theory¹.

Source: Conversation with Bing, 2023-10-16

(1) What is The HEGELIAN DIALECTIC? - Christian Observer. https://christianobserver.net/what-is-the-hegelian-dialectic/.

(2) Hegelian Dialectic: What It Is & How Does It Apply To You?. https://areweallreallyeducated.com/hegelian-dialectic/.

(3) Hegel as a Political Theorist - JSTOR. https://www.jstor.org/stable/pdfplus/2128351.

(4) Hegelianism | Definition, Philosophy, Examples, & Facts. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Hegelianism.

(5) Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel | SpringerLink. https://link.springer.com/referenceworkentry/10.1007/978-3-030-81037-5_46-1.

And so, when we dutifully, faithfully speak the nature of sound Gospel Truth, we are calling those being deceived away from false doctrine to the Truth of Christ and Him resurrected. There will be consequences when we speak on behalf of God to His Church and to the world at large. We may face censure, we may face mockery, we may face violence, we may even face death. Yet when we have prayerfully spoken God’s own Divine Truth, we can be convinced that the hatred we encounter is first against God. It was Israel who rejected their Messiah and now a weak, worldly, and deluded Church is doing the same to their Saviour. God’s words to Samuel have become his words to us: they have not rejected you, but they have rejected me!

Hamas and the left: Allies in anti-Semitism and terror

 

Our Existential Crisis: loss of a Godly narrative capable of defining the nature of reality:

Let us have a serious existential conversation. A discussion about the nature of reality. As to how and why we perceive the world around us as we do. Reality must be constrained to be perceived since the nature of it is far too complex. Without constraints we would simply drown in the details. This is why since the 4^th century CE Christianity gave the West a consistent and disciplined framework which provided these constraints, a single unifying framework which defined our world view. Yet in this emerging post-Christian world the lack of such a framework has created an enormous void. In the absence of this grand narrative, we are confronted with nihilism and despair.

Since nature detests a vacuum, the void created in Christianity’s absence cried out for a new all-encompassing world view. A one size fits all solution which Postmodern society could embrace to explain the nature of being and our place in a world of infinite complexity. Enter Cultural Marxist Critical Theory. This theory in conjunction with Postmodern Literary Criticism provides an operating system which informs how the radical left will examine the nature of reality, namely by dialectical analysis. According to a recent study at U of T this world view is most often embraced by those who have low verbal intelligence since dialectical analysis often oversimplifies multivariate complex problems. After all, you cannot be very verbally adroit of you are willing to ignore inherent inconsistencies and contradictions in your own conclusions. Even as Marx and Engels based their Communist Manifesto on Dialectical Materialism, the radical left of today embraced this Hegelian concept of Dialectical Materialism and expanded it to include a critical analysis of intersectional oppression.

Which is why despite the threat from the founder of Hamas calling for all followers around the world to dedicate their “blood and souls” to Palestine on Friday the 13^th of October some of our own politicians have still declared open support for Hamas. We must ask how it is that leftists can call for restraint in dealing with terrorists who intend to maim and murder innocents while claiming that Palestinians are victims of "post-colonial oppression"? It demonstrates a willful ignorance of history to accuse Israel of being guilty of post-colonial oppression given that Jews first inhabited the land of Israel some 3.5 Millenia ago. Obviously, one cannot bargain with murderous totalitarian zealots who have sworn to destroy Israel and murder innocent Jews with impunity who hide behind their own women and children while doing so. Furthermore, you cannot reason with the leftists who support them since they've divorced themselves from this reality. It is my opinion that neither belong in a civilized society! So let us examine how the left attempts to reconcile the contradictions inherent in their inconsistent ideology.

Hamas and Gaza:

Hamas, a militant Palestinian nationalist movement, took control of Gaza after it won elections there in 2006⁴. Since then, no elections have been held⁴.

The Gaza Strip refers to a narrow strip of land wedged between Israel and Egypt on the Mediterranean Sea⁴. After the creation of Israel in 1948, Egypt controlled Gaza for nearly two decades. After Israel's victory in the 1967 Six-Day War against its Arab neighbors, it gained control of the Gaza Strip and the West Bank⁴.

In 2005, under international and domestic pressure, Israel withdrew around 9,000 Israeli settlers and its military forces from Gaza, leaving the enclave to be governed by the Palestinian Authority, which also controlled parts of the occupied West Bank⁴.

Despite pleas from the United Nations and human rights groups, Israel has maintained a land, air and sea blockade on Gaza since 2007 that has had a devastating effect on Palestinian civilians⁴. Israel says the blockade, which gives it control of Gaza's borders and is also enforced by Egypt, is necessary to protect Israeli citizens from Hamas⁴. The International Committee of the Red Cross considers the blockade illegal and says it violates the Geneva Convention⁴.

Source: Conversation with Bing, 2023-10-14

(1) Gaza Strip explained: Who controls it and what to know - NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/gaza-strip-controls-s-know-rcna119405.

(2) Why Hamas' control of Gaza must end now. https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/world/why-hamas-control-of-gaza-must-end-now/ar-AA1hRQjm.

(3) Why did Hamas attack, and why now? What does it hope to gain?. https://theconversation.com/why-did-hamas-attack-and-why-now-what-does-it-hope-to-gain-215248.

(4) What is Hamas, how does it control the Gaza Strip and why has Israel declared war?. https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/what-is-hamas-how-does-it-control-the-gaza-strip-and-why-has-israel-declared-war/ar-AA1hTo5Q.

(5) What’s happening in Israel and Gaza? What is Hamas? A really simple .... https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-67039975.

(6) Guide: Why are Israel and the Palestinians fighting over Gaza?. https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/20436092.

Why does Egypt also block Gaza:

Egypt has several reasons for maintaining restrictions on the Gaza Strip³⁴⁵. Here are some key points:

1. **Security Concerns**: When Hamas took over Gaza, Egypt and Israel largely closed their border crossings with Gaza, on the grounds that Fatah and Palestinian Authority forces had fled the Strip and were no longer able to provide security on the Palestinian side⁵.

2. **Regional Rivalries and International Alliances**: Egypt doesn't want to take the pressure off Israel, which it holds responsible for running Gaza⁴. At the same time, Egypt has an interest in weakening Hamas, which rules the territory⁴.

3. **Fear of Increased Iranian Influence**: Egypt was worried that Hamas control of Gaza would increase Iranian influence⁵.

4. **Refugee Crisis**: Egypt is uneasy about the prospect of hundreds of thousands of Palestinian refugees crossing into its territory¹.

5. **Preserving Palestinian Rights**: Egypt rejects any move to set up safe corridors for refugees fleeing the enclave, to protect "the right of Palestinians to hold on to their cause and their land"².

It's important to note that these are complex and sensitive issues with deep historical roots and ongoing political implications.

Source: Conversation with Bing, 2023-10-14

(1) Officials: Egypt closes Gaza border amid tensions with Hamas. https://apnews.com/article/middle-east-africa-egypt-hamas-5570b6bf0e5f1c853ebf3863745fc1fc.

(2) Israel, Gaza tensions: Why Egypt helps maintain the blockade. https://reliefweb.int/report/occupied-palestinian-territory/israel-gaza-tensions-why-egypt-helps-maintain-blockade.

(3) Blockade of the Gaza Strip - Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blockade_of_the_Gaza_Strip.

(4) The last remaining exit for Gazans is through Egypt. Here's why ... - CNN. https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/13/middleeast/egypt-rafah-crossing-gaza-palestinians-mime-intl/index.html.

(5) Egypt says Israel seeks to empty Gaza, rejects corridors for civilians .... https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/10/12/egypt-says-israel-seeks-to-empty-gaza-rejects-corridors-for-civilians.

Iran’s influence over Hamas:

From https://www.aol.com/news/germanys-scholz-iran-bears-responsibility-075215085.html

Germany's Scholz: Iran bears responsibility for Hamas attacks by Thomas Escritt and Miranda Murray

October 12, 2023 at 6:31 AM

BERLIN (Reuters) -German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Thursday Iran bore responsibility for helping Hamas grow to the point where it launched last weekend's attack on Israel, as he announced a crackdown on organisations that backed the Islamist movement.

"While we have no firm proof that Iran operationally supported this cowardly attack, it is clear to us all that without Iranian support, Ham as would never have been able to launch this unprecedented attack," he said.

"The jubilant statements from the top of the Iranian regime and some other government officials in the region are abhorrent. The leadership in Tehran shows its true colours without shame, and thereby confirms its role in Gaza."

The Islamic Republic has celebrated the Hamas assault but denied that Tehran was behind them.

In a special address to the German parliament, Scholz said his government would ban all fundraising and other activities supporting Hamas, including being seen to glorify its actions or displaying its symbols.

He also announced a ban on Samidoun, an international activist group that says it supports Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails, but which German authorities say promotes hate speech and calls for Israel's destruction.

Samidoun did not respond to a request for comment.

Germany rallied around Israel after at least 1,300 people were killed and dozens taken hostage in a mass cross-border infiltration by Hamas militants into Israeli towns and villages near Gaza. It has frozen Palestinian aid pending a review.

Germany has stepped up protection of Jewish institutions and banned a pro-Palestinian protest due to take place in the capital Berlin on Wednesday.

Like other German leaders, Scholz said the country had a historic duty towards Israel given its responsibility for the Nazi-perpetrated Holocaust.

The suffering of civilians in the Gaza Strip was likely to worsen "but that too is the fault of Hamas and its attack on Israel," Scholz said, while also criticising what he said was the "shameful" silence of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, whose West Bank-based Fatah movement is a rival of Hamas.

Gaza authorities say more than 1,200 people have been killed in a retaliatory Israeli bombing campaign.

Scholz added that it was important to try and avoid a further regional escalation of violence, warning Hezbollah, another Iranian-backed militant group, powerful in Israel's neighbour Lebanon, not to risk an attack on Israel.

"I am in close contact with Egypt's President Sisi, who has channels to Gaza. I will speak with Turkey's President Erdogan today and receive the Emir of Qatar," he added. "All three can play an important role in de-escalating the situation."’

Why the radical left sympathises with Islamic terrorists:

1 Anti-Imperialism: Some on the radical left view Western countries, particularly the United States, as imperialist powers that have historically exploited and oppressed countries in the Middle East. They may sympathize with groups that they see as resisting this imperialism.

2 Anti-Israel Sentiment: Some individuals on the radical left are critical of Israel’s policies towards Palestinians and may sympathize with groups that oppose Israel.

3 Solidarity with Oppressed Groups: The radical left often emphasizes solidarity with oppressed groups around the world. They may view some Islamic groups as representing oppressed populations.

4 Critique of Capitalism: Some on the radical left critique global capitalism and may see some Islamic groups as resisting this system.

5 Misunderstanding or Lack of Information: In some cases, individuals may not fully understand the actions or ideologies of certain groups and may sympathize with them based on a lack of information.

Dialectical synthesis leads to oversimplifying complex problems:

Dialectical synthesis is a concept in philosophy that refers to the resolution of a conflict between two opposing ideas or forces, known as a thesis and an antithesis¹⁵. The synthesis is the outcome of this conflict, which can be a refutation of the thesis, a combination of the opposing assertions, or a qualitative improvement of the dialogue¹. This process is unending as your synthesis becomes your new thesis, for which it too will possess a counter-proposition (antithesis)⁴.

On the other hand, oversimplification refers to reducing complexity so severely that a distorted impression is given⁸. It loses the nuances of an issue and people may arrogantly believe they can resolve a layered issue with simple “solutions”⁸. Unfortunately, simple “solutions” fail to tackle the layers within a complex issue⁸.

In the context of multivariate complex issues, dialectical synthesis can be seen as a method to understand and resolve these complexities. It acknowledges that all things are made of opposing forces and brings together the most valuable parts of two polarities to form a new meaning, understanding, or solution in a given situation³. However, it's important to avoid oversimplification when dealing with such issues. Reducing complexity loses the nuances of an issue and simple “solutions” fail to tackle the layers within a complex issue⁸. Therefore, while dialectical synthesis can be a useful tool in understanding complex issues, care must be taken to avoid oversimplification.

Source: Conversation with Bing, 2023-10-14

(1) Dialectic - Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dialectic.

(2) What Is Dialectics? What Is The Triad Thesis? - Science ABC. https://www.scienceabc.com/social-science/what-is-dialectics.html.

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My conclusions and observations:

The foremost reason the left’s narrative fails is that Dialectical Synthesis ignores the very foundations for the morality of the West based upon Christian ethics. Which is why the process of Dialectical Synthesis potentially leads to moral dilemmas if the thesis and antithesis represent conflicting moral values. In such cases, the synthesis might involve a compromise or reconciliation that some might view as morally problematic.

Marx and Engels failed to explain the complexity of a market economy since the Dialectical Materialism which formed the basis of the Communist Manifesto. And so, it is with Cultural Marxist Critical Theory and Postmodern Literary Criticism which fails to comprehend the complexity inherent to social cooperation, morality, and the human need for personal freedom and autonomy. Therefore, Hegelian Dialectical analysis is far too simplistic to comprehend the meaning the left lost when they abandoned Christianity and the freedom in Christ that it affords. Moreover, authoritarian force must be applied to enforce leftist ideology on society since not everyone will voluntarily cooperate with its demands.

First, let us consider the characteristics of a free citizen. English philosopher and physician John Locke described the basics of freedom during the Enlightenment 300 years ago. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential thinkers on freedom and is commonly known as the “Father of Liberalism.” He said that we own ourselves—our time, our labour, and our physical bodies, including our tongues to speak. We can neither force anyone to listen to us nor lose those rights when we enter society from a state of nature.

Think of freedom on an axis or spectrum. Envisage yourself as an individual citizen, not being lumped into one identity group or another. Where do you prefer to be on this freedom axis? On the right is a preference for more freedom and less authoritarianism. But on the left is a preference for less freedom and more authoritarianism. A leftist has a more elitist or socialist point of view who believes that people cannot make their own decisions—and that the nanny state must look after us. That is the result of dialectics applied to a society writ large. Where do you think there is more freedom to live your life as you choose, in Gaza where there is no plurality or in Israel where Arabs, Jews, Christians, and indeed people of all faiths, are treated identically under the law?

Hamas is supported by Western sympathisers

 

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Postmodernism is antithetical to enlightened values

The fact that the authorities are trying to take control of online content is proof they are terrified that we will find out how complete the lies they have told us are! Obviously, there is a pattern to the controlling behaviour being employed by our governing elite. They aim to negate and silence any reasoned argument questioning the validity of their arbitrary exercise of illiberal power. They employ several tools aimed at deliberately deconstructing rational and factual argument. Their goal is to silence all criticism which could expose the fallacies used to support their position. Remember that they will use Dialectics in order to justify combining sets of beliefs which on the surface may seem to be incoherent or contradictory. This is where Dialectical Synthesis comes into play to resolve these conflicts. Enter Postmodern Literary Criticism which has been synthesised along with Cultural Marxist Critical Theory, WOKE, Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness, sexual identity politics, climate catastrophizing, and pathogen scares to create the compelled speech which is needed to force their radical agenda on an unsuspecting public.  

So today I asked Bing AI the following: “How much has postmodern literary criticism affected modern social discourse?”

It replied: “That is a very interesting question. Postmodern literary criticism is a branch of literary theory that challenges the assumptions and methods of modernism, especially those based on Enlightenment rationality, universal truth, and objective reality. Postmodern literary critics often use techniques such as deconstruction, intertextuality, parody, irony, and metafiction to analyze and interpret literary texts, as well as other cultural phenomena. ¹²

Postmodern literary criticism has had a significant impact on modern social discourse, both positively and negatively. On the positive side, postmodern literary criticism has opened up new perspectives and possibilities for understanding and appreciating the diversity and complexity of human experience, culture, and identity. Postmodern literary criticism has also encouraged critical thinking and questioning of dominant narratives, ideologies, and power structures that shape our society and knowledge. Postmodern literary criticism has also fostered creativity and innovation in various fields of art, literature, media, and education. ³⁴

On the negative side, postmodern literary criticism has also been criticized for being obscure, relativistic, nihilistic, and self-referential. Some critics argue that postmodern literary criticism undermines the validity and value of rational inquiry, scientific evidence, moral principles, and historical facts. Postmodern literary criticism has also been accused of promoting cultural fragmentation, moral confusion, political apathy, and social instability. Some critics also contend that postmodern literary criticism is elitist, irrelevant, or even dangerous for the public sphere and democratic society. 

As you can see, postmodern literary criticism has a profound and controversial influence on modern social discourse. It is not easy to measure or evaluate its effects objectively, as different people may have different opinions and experiences of postmodernism. However, I hope this answer gives you some insight into the main arguments and issues surrounding postmodern literary criticism. 😊

Source: Conversation with Bing, 06/10/2023

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Every time I think that we must have reached peak lunacy of the WOKE societal deconstruction being unleashed on us by our unhinged political class, and their trained seals in the metastasising bureaucracy, entire new vistas of bonkers opens before me. I'm reminded of the 12 Step adage that anytime time a family member of an addict thinks that their addicted loved one must have hit rock bottom due to the sheer insanity of their latest ruinous escapade, the bottomless pit of their ongoing self-destructive behaviour will offer proof that there is no low to which they will not go. The addict must choose either sobriety or the ruin of themselves and anyone else who is near enough to them to get dragged down as well.

This is my conclusion concerning our illiberal and authoritarian political elite who are so addicted to power, that either they will choose to receive treatment for their insatiable lust for ever greater control over us or they will drag all of us into the abyss right along with them.

I prefer to think of myself as a heterodox who challenges the irrational and divisive prevailing views of my time since they lack ethical, epistemological, and ontological validity. In this regard I'm following in the footsteps of my dissenting iconoclastic ancestors who detested the mummery of the high church orthodoxy of their day. Today's orthodoxy, however, is far worse than it was since it is incapable of defining the differences between men and women while promoting intersectional victimhood as though it were a virtue.

I choose not to enable their addictions. I will not provide them with the cocaine of my consent, or the crack of my compliance! Let them put that in their pipes and smoke it! No!!! Just say no!!!!

  

Narcissism, Codependency, and Trudeau

 

Narcissists detest self actualized individuals. To them relationships are all about dominance, power, and control. To the narcissist the only frame of reference is their own, since your opinions were not solicited, they are not welcomed. With these few simple statements of psychological truths, the methods by which we are currently being governed are laid bare.

The advantages of being a heterodox person:

I find it amusing that few understand where I am coming from despite me carefully explaining my philosophical position using ethics, epistemology, and ontology while I am able to readily identify the ideological positions of others. The reason for this is quite simple, I seek to understand what motivates others since I'm interested in them as individuals rather than as an extension of their “intersectional identity group” and other such CRT idiocy. The prevailing intellectual malaise of our time is due to the dreadful narcissistic shallowness indicative of the tribalism inherent to group think. It reveals an astounding social ability to adopt commonly held views without giving said views a moment's thought as to their soundness and ethical validity. Which is why Critical Theory was created by Cultural Marxists who were sociologists who studied group behaviour and how to manipulate it.  Which is why Western liberal democracy is suffering under narcissistic power mad fools who understand this and use it to manipulate society to the brink of ruin.

So let us examine the nature of the narcissism which motivates such political entitlement and grandiosity:

Narcissism is a personality trait characterized by a pattern of self-centeredness and an excessive focus on one's own needs and desires. Some common traits associated with narcissism include:

1. Grandiosity: A sense of superiority and entitlement, often believing they are special or unique.

2. Need for Admiration: A constant craving for admiration, attention, and validation from others.

3. Lack of Empathy: Difficulty understanding or empathizing with the feelings and needs of others.

4. Manipulative Behavior: A tendency to manipulate and exploit others to achieve personal goals.

5. Arrogance: A belief in one's own superiority and a tendency to look down on others.

6. Fragile Self-Esteem: Despite outward confidence, narcissists often have fragile self-esteem and can be highly sensitive to criticism.

7. Envy and Competition: A strong inclination to envy others and view them as rivals.

8. Difficulty Maintaining Relationships: Narcissists often struggle to maintain healthy, long-term relationships due to their self-centeredness and lack of empathy.

9. Inability to Take Responsibility: They may avoid taking responsibility for their actions and instead blame others for their problems.

10. Impulsivity: Engaging in impulsive and risky behaviors without considering the consequences.

Although not all individuals with narcissistic traits will meet the criteria for Narcissistic Personality Disorder, which is a clinical diagnosis, but just how many of these traits are rife in the Canadian government today? Face it, the list I just read reads as though it were Trudeau’s operating manual. This has become problematic since it significantly impairs the government’s ability to function and make sound fiscal and policy decisions based upon a reasonable assessment of best policies and practices. Pathological narcissists often seek relationships with individuals who can serve their emotional needs and ego. Government provides the perfect storm for pathological narcissists to feed their emotional needs by manipulating the nation to conform to their arbitrary dictates. Which is why those in power are attracted to people who can provide them with admiration, validation, and a sense of superiority. Here are some types of people pathological narcissists may be drawn to:

1. Empathetic and Caring Individuals: Narcissists often target empathetic and caring individuals who are more likely to tolerate their self-centered behavior and provide the attention and validation they crave. Particularly those in power are able to foist their WOKE agenda in an unending cascade of invitations to pity the downtrodden and apologize for wrong which we have had no part in.

2. People with Low Self-Esteem: Individuals with low self-esteem may be vulnerable to the charm and charisma of a narcissist. The narcissist can use this vulnerability to gain control and manipulate the person. After all, if you are witless enough to vote for a man not because of his ability to lead but rather because you like his hair then your own level of self confidence must be severely wanting.

3. Codependent Individuals: Codependent individuals tend to prioritize the needs of others over their own, which can make them easy targets for narcissists who exploit this dynamic to meet their own needs. Which is why every day when I drive downtown to drop my wife off at her embassy, I see the tragic sight of woe begone hopeless and homeless addicts who gravitate to the Ottawa city core near parliament hill.

4. Successful or Well-Connected Individuals: Narcissists may be attracted to individuals who are successful, wealthy, or well-connected, as associating with such people can enhance the narcissist's own self-image. Canada after all has never seen such lining of pockets and cronyism since its founding with new scandals appearing in the news every day.

5. Those Who Idealize Them: Narcissists prefer relationships where they are idealized and put on a pedestal. They seek individuals who view them as perfect and infallible. In this we see that the cult of Justin the selfie master is amazingly still alive and well.

6. Enablers: Some individuals are willing to enable the narcissist's behavior by tolerating their manipulation and accepting their excuses, allowing the narcissist to continue their self-serving actions. In this category I would include the entire civil service who in spite of this government’s colossal failures and illiberal, authoritarian policies carry out his bidding with more fervour than a Pentecostal preacher at an altar call.

It's important to note that narcissists can be highly skilled at identifying and targeting individuals who fulfill their needs, and they often employ charm and manipulation to establish and maintain these relationships. Such relationships can be emotionally damaging for the person involved, as they may experience emotional abuse, manipulation, and a lack of reciprocity in the relationship. If you suspect you are in a nation governed by a pathological narcissist, it's advisable to seek support and consider subscribing to the Food for the Faithful Channel to help address our national crisis!

 

I often emphasise the need for deep analysis of the culture wars we find ourselves mired in. Nothing this pervasive came about overnight nor can we rid ourselves of this prevailing mindset simply by voting for politicians whom we deem to be more favourable to sound government. The belief that there are dark impersonal forces driving human history rather than by individual agency has been around for centuries. It originated with the determinists and the Marxists. WOKE ideas are the postmodern legacy of the philosophies of Kant and Hegel who rejected the importance of individual human agency in shaping human progress. To these determinists the individual exists merely as an extension of the State as an agent of its spirit or Zeitgeist.

Which is why I guarantee that few, if any, reading this blog would be able to accurately define the difference between fascism, communism and indeed, Wokeism. After all, they all have their ideological origins in Kant's and Hegel's determinism. Both assert that the individual exists only as an extension of the State run collective and its Zeitgeist. Total centralized control is the shared goal, and the differences between them are mere ideological window dressing. So, every movement is susceptible to becoming the thing it despises. Nietzsche said it best, perhaps: “Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster.” The power theory they employ is a warning that every system will ultimately create a subsystem that initially makes rules that are good for the system they seek to create, but, eventually, that governing subsystem will make rules that benefits only itself. Hence George Orwell ended Animal Farm with the obscene image of trans-pigs emulating their human oppressors. And the real tragedy is that this prevailing dialectical spirit of our time has replaced the Holy Spirit. As a result, mankind has surrendered itself to the tyranny of Satanic deception. Woke is a cult of secret hermetic knowledge which claims we can become our own gods by transcending the limitations of Christian morality and our very human biology, just as the Serpent hissed to Eve in the garden:

Genesis 3 (King James Version)

1 Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the Lord God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden?

2 And the woman said unto the serpent, We may eat of the fruit of the trees of the garden:

3 But of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, God hath said, Ye shall not eat of it, neither shall ye touch it, lest ye die.

4 And the serpent said unto the woman, Ye shall not surely die:

5 For God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil.

6 And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat.

7 And the eyes of them both were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together, and made themselves aprons.

At risk of causing offence, I have noted that young women are particularly susceptible to this manner of ideological possession. I see them on the streets of Ottawa whenever I drive my wife to work. Great fat pierced tattooed creatures with aposematic hair colouring to demonstrate to their old white heterosexual oppressors like me just how fierce they are. Obviously, Satan knows how to exploit their weaknesses. Woke women then become the agents through whom Satan in turn attacks weak men. Weak men invariably will fall prey to their calls for social justice which obviously include double mastectomies and hormone therapy for minors who are being rendered sterile by their trans perversion. I mean nothing says social justice like robbing children of the ability to have children of their own let alone enjoy an orgasm since sexual gratification will be off limits for anyone undergoing these chemical and surgical castration procedures.

Obviously, such hermetic beliefs that are this difficult to comprehend yet are so successful at gaining such attention in public discourse must have deep ideological roots. Therefore, let us look at the framework for WOKE ideology’s origins in German idealism. German idealism is a philosophical movement that emerged in the late 18th and early 19th centuries which laid the intellectual groundwork for some of the ideas that were later associated with authoritarianism and totalitarianism. Here are some of the ways German idealism has seeded its philosophical ideas:

1. *Hegel's Concept of the State*: Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel's political philosophy, as articulated in works like "The Philosophy of Right," emphasized the idea of the state as the highest expression of human ethical life. While Hegel's ideas about the state were complex and not necessarily totalitarian, they did lay the foundation for a strong state with significant control over individuals' lives.

2. *Collectivism*: Some interpretations of German idealism, particularly those influenced by Hegel's ideas, emphasized the collective over the individual. This emphasis on the collective could be seen as a precursor to later collectivist ideologies associated with totalitarianism.

3. *Historical Determinism*: German idealism often had a teleological view of history, suggesting that history had a predetermined direction and purpose. While not all German idealists believed in this determinism, some interpretations of Hegel's philosophy could be seen as providing intellectual support for historical determinism, which subsequent totalitarian regimes exploited to justify their actions.

4. *Authority and Obedience*: The emphasis on authority and obedience in some interpretations of German idealism could be exploited by totalitarian regimes to legitimize their control over individuals and society.

The determinists and Marxists have emphasized the role of impersonal forces in history, often minimizing the significance of individual actions which is why WOKE demands obedience and conformity. "Woke" ideology’s heightened awareness of perceived social and racial injustices are linked to certain aspects of Kant’s and Hegel's philosophical ideas. Here's a simplified overview:

1. Kant's Moral Philosophy: Immanuel Kant's moral philosophy, outlined in works like the "Groundwork for the Metaphysics of Morals," emphasized the importance of individual moral autonomy and the categorical imperative, which states that individuals should act according to principles that can be universally applied. While Kant's focus was on moral duty and universal principles, some aspects of his philosophy, such as the idea of moral autonomy, have been interpreted as contributing to discussions of social justice and the demand to march in lockstep with those who share your ideas while pillorying and vilifying those who notice that your morals are indeed immoral.

2. Hegel's Dialectical Idealism: Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel's philosophy, as expounded in works like the "Phenomenology of Spirit" and "The Philosophy of Right," introduced concepts like historical development through dialectical processes and the idea of the state as an ethical entity, something which it almost invariably never is since some of the greatest atrocities ever committed were done by the State against its own citizens. As Thomas Paine famously asserted Government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state, an intolerable one.

Hegel's emphasis on historical development and the evolving nature of society has influenced later thinkers in their discussions of social change and progress too. Although it's essential to recognize that "woke" ideology is a contemporary social and political movement that has evolved over time it draws on philosophical ideas influenced by Kant and Hegel who in turn influenced Cultural Marxist Critical Theory, postcolonialism, feminism, and the civil rights movements, among others. It is fair to say it could not operate as an ideology without use of dialectical synthesis which originated with Hegel. The dialectic is like the computer operating system of the radical left which is aimed straight at further marginalizing the most persecuted minority of all, the freethinking, autonomous and sovereign individual. These are the dark and impersonal forces of social collectivism which are shaping the postmodern world and I for one will have none of it for I prefer to be led by the Spirit of God as opposed to the godless spirit of out times!