Prophecy or Blueprint? For thousands of years humanity has been fascinated by the study of "prophecy" or predictions of the future. Politically and in religious circles, it has always been believed that the one who can divine the future holds tremendous power, and even the "little people" have desired to know what the future would hold for them, whether they would be rich or poor, who they would marry, if they would live long and how they would die. Ascertaining the future has been a pursuit of millions around the globe, from extraordinary diviners and seers such as Nostradamus and Edgar Cayce to the more mundane astrologers who compose general forecasts for the newspapers. Thus, considering such widespread interest in the future, whenever any prognostication has been accurate, to whatever degree, mankind is held spellbound by the diviner or prediction itself. The Bible Such has been the case with the so-called Word of God, the Judeo-Christian bible. Ever since this tome was compiled, people have been attempting to associate its "predictions" or "prophecies" with events occurring in their own lifetimes. Particular individuals who are especially powerful and may find their way into history - such as politicians or noted religious figures - have often studied the Judeo-Christian bible in order to discern if there is any allusion to their own existence and deeds. Even those who do not follow the Western bible are so impressed by its supposed importance and purportedly accurate prophecy that they too will determine themselves as characters in the biblical play. As an example of this, Iraqi despot Sadam Hussein reportedly proudly declared himself to be King Nebuchadnezzar, thus confirming for biblical enthusiasts that the Persian Gulf affair of 1990 would be at least the preliminary to Armageddon if not the actual endtime battle itself. Obviously, even though the location was ideal and the characters involved seemed to be playing out biblical "prophecy," Armageddon did not occur. Nevertheless, curious humans continue to pore over the Judeo-Christian bible in order to ascertain the future, and when something happens that can in some way be construed to validate "predictions" from the Bible, its adherents cheer the incident as a great sign of the legitimacy of "God's Word" and the omniscience of its alleged author. In other words, it is the duty of the biblical prophecy scholar to take any global occurrence he can and make it fit as proof of the "fulfillment of prophecy," thus proving to himself and others that their "religion" and "holy scriptures" are accurate, correct and infallible. If believers are able to convince themselves that something has been "predicted" by their "sacred book," they can confirm that they hold the correct belief system, as opposed to their neighbors, who may not be of the same faith. Whenever such an event has been interpreted to conform to the "prophecies" found in so-called sacred scriptures, it proves to the believers and fanatics that their way is the only right one. Thus, it behooves these fanatics and proselytizers to interpret the world's affairs to agree with any perceived prognostication they may be able to find within their chosen book of faith. Every culture around the world has prophecies and predictions for the future. Each generation will take such a prognostication and determine that it has occurred or will occur within its lifetime. Armageddon and the Second Coming of Christ have been "just around the corner" in every era since the current bible has existed. The supposed prophecies in Revelation, for example, have been constantly referred to and misinterpreted throughout the centuries. Unbeknownst to the masses, many a ruler has consulted Revelation, as well as the Book of Daniel, to discover whether he was mentioned in it. These leaders also wanted to figure out where their reign would go according to "God's Word." Few powerful potentates in the Western world have been without a biblical scholar who would check the Book and interpret its findings to apply to said ruler. It was the duty of just such an expert to find where in the Bible such a leader was referred to, and this obviously would lead to a great deal of skewing of the information found in the Bible. The questions relevant to us today are: Are biblical prophecies, such as the "Mark of the Beast," coming true today? Have they ever come true? Does this prove that the Bible is the omniscient "Word of God?" Well, yes and no, with the accent on "no". That is not to say that such a thing as the so-called Mark of the Beast is not a reality that is occurring today - the computer chip is real; however, such an occurrence is NOT a fulfillment of prophecy that proves to believers or nonbelievers that the Judeo-Christian bible is the accurate and infallible "Word of God." This NO also does not mean that certain happenings in the past have not somewhat concurred with statements found within the pages of the Bible. Most of the pronouncements people point to in the Bible as "prophecies" have been so obscure and difficult to understand - because they are frequently not prophecy at all - that they can be and have been twisted to apply to anything that zealots wish, just so the proselytizers can prove that their scriptures are the only sacred texts in the world, the only books actually written by God "Himself." A Blueprint for Destruction The reason why incidents that sometimes resemble biblical predictions are neither fulfillment of prophecy nor proof that the "sacred scriptures" are the Word of God is because, in the first place, such events have habitually been misconstrued and fudged to fit the so-called scripture and, in the second place, the rulers who lived when a particular "prophecy-fulfilling" instance has happened were avid students of biblical predictions and would actually cause events to come to pass so that they, the leaders, could be considered to have been mentioned in the Book. What this means is that those who have held the power to create on this planet have used the Bible as a BLUEPRINT that they would cause to pass. By adhering to biblical edict, not only could these rulers gain entrance into history but they could also then smugly and self-righteously sit back and pronounce that their religion and their God were correct. This "validation" of their faith would then give them leeway to destroy other cultures around the globe in the "Name of God." According to these fanatics, since certain biblical predictions had come to pass, this proved their inherent right to rule as upholders of the faith and gods upon Earth. Israel - God Gets His Favorite Vacation Spot Back Modern biblical scholars point to the formation of Israel as a fulfillment of prophecy that signifies the beginning of the "endtimes" and the Second Coming of Christ. They claim that the re-establishment of Israel was preordained by "God's infallible Word." To say that this is a fulfillment of prophecy as opposed to a contrived following of a blueprint is to presume that those who contributed to the establishment of the modern Israel had never read the Bible or heard about its "prophecies." Obviously, considering the import given this book, which is the world's best-selling tome, it is a preposterous notion to presume that these powerful world leaders had never heard of the passages relating to the re-creation of Israel. Those who had a hand in forming Israel - Hitler and the numerous international industrialists, many of whom were Bible-reading Jews and Christians - were well aware of the passages in the Bible regarding Israel. As have the leaders in the past adhered to the blueprint of the Bible in order to prove its assumed truthfulness, these modern determiners of destiny deliberately created Israel for a number of reasons, including to "fulfill prophecy" according to their chosen scriptures. There was nothing supernatural or divinely ordained about it. And, by the way, how come there's no mention in the "inerrant word of God" about HOW Israel would be formed, at the point of Hitler's pitchfork? Such a monumental oversight for a book that contains everything that ever has been and ever will be! Was Chernobyl a Can of Worms? Likewise, it would be safe to assume that those who named "Chernobyl," which apparently means "Wormwood" in Russian and which has thus been designated as fulfillment of the passage in the Bible regarding the disastrous advent of "Wormwood," were also well aware of this excerpt from Revelation. Since the ruling parties upon this planet have always heavily practiced the occult, which includes biblical prophecy, it was most likely with tremendous irony that they contrived to name a poorly constructed nuclear reactor after Revelation. However, the wormwood plant purportedly surrounds the Chernobyl plant, and was supposedly the reason it was so named. This "coincidence" would actually be rather humorous, except that the event is a toxic nightmare. So, if it was an act of God - and we may as well blame it on him as his followers are claiming he ordained it - it would reflect more sadism than humor. The Mark of the Beast & 666 - an Evil Conspiracy? Today we hear a tremendous amount about the "Mark of the Beast" as it is being applied in computer technology and bar codes that are, according to "insiders," destined to be placed in or upon the hands or foreheads of every man, woman and child on the planet. Biblical prophecy nuts claim that the bar codes have within them the number "666" (a number, by the way, that was held sacred by Goddess-worshipping cultures before it was demonized by the patriarchy) and that they are designed to eventually be placed somewhere in the human body in order to track everyone on the planet and provide a new monetary system. The fact that this is already being done with animals, who are being implanted with an electronic chip containing an access number that can be raised on a computer to reveal the owner's name and address, and is reportedly being done with criminals, is being raised by prophecy experts to conclude that their faith and scriptures are not only correct but wondrously omniscient, proof of their divine origin. What these "experts" always fail to acknowledge is that the originators of these various systems and technologies are often also well enough versed in biblical "prophecy" and are consciously bringing it to fulfillment. It is quite possible that when this chip technology began to take shape these designers decided the relevant passages in Revelation were a terrific idea for its application. This is not a fulfillment of prophecy but the completion of a BLUEPRINT that has been widely available to all in power for thousands of years. The keepers of this blueprint - the texts that make up the Bible - have always been members of secret societies and brotherhoods that make it their business to follow the Bible and its "predictions." There is nothing mysterious or mystical about it. And their man-made achievements in bringing these plans to fruition do not prove the accuracy of the blueprint. Since When is Building a Building "Fulfillment of Prophecy?" If a building is constructed according to a blueprint, is it a great fulfillment of prophecy? No, it is merely a mechanical action taken by those who have the power to build it. To construct a building according to a blueprint implies no supernatural or godly intervention at all. It simply signifies that some person or persons have complied with a blueprint. In the case of biblical "prophecy," what is the vast temptation for the political and clerical power-mongers to deceive themselves and others by subsequently proclaiming their various deliberate constructions a "fulfillment of prophecy?" They can then claim for themselves a place in history as has been "predicted" by what is held by millions around the world to be "God's Word" but which is in reality just another book. The Bible is not the Word of God, nor is it a marvelous prognosticator that we should all heed. The Book of Revelation, which is so often pointed to as a prognostication of the future, is not even a Judeo-Christian text but has its origins in Egypt, Persia and India, as long as 4,000 years ago. During this long span its "prophecies" have been perceived to have come true many times over, even though the book itself was never meant to be a prophecy but is an astronomical and astrological record. Peace on Earth Requires Clarity of Perception, Not Belief It is time for the world to wake up to the manipulations of both the history-hungry political leaders and the zealous religionists on this planet. When it comes to politics and religion, the fanatics in either arena will always interpret incidents in a light favorable to themselves, at the expense of the defenseless and uneducated. It is easy for a person in hindsight to construe a world event in a manner to fit his or her belief system, and it is even easier for politicos, priests or government agencies to create history in order to suit themselves or prove their chosen faith, creed or party. Whatever the case, the world suffers for it, because such fabricated and puffed-up renditions of reality are exploitative and repeatedly lead to discord and warfare. There can be no peace on Earth if everything is constantly being viewed through the muddy glasses of belief systems, and belief systems as they apply to "religion" are no different. It is our destiny to become more universal in our perspectives and behavior, perceiving the cosmos as one yet filled with utterly unique and marvelous creatures. And this prophecy must come true! © 1998 Acharya S. The Gospel According to Acharya S http://www.truthbeknown.com <A HREF="http://www.ctrl.org/">www.ctrl.org</A> DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion & informational exchange list. Proselytizing propagandic screeds are unwelcomed. Substance—not soap-boxing—please! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory'—with its many half-truths, misdirections and outright frauds—is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. 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