SELF righteousness: a dangerous mindset/character! Why?

 

Most thinkers desire to derive their own view of a situation. If I impose my view as being 'absolute' then I am acting in a SELF righteous manner. I am behaving as if my view is the ONLY correct viewpoint and everyone else is deceived (their viewpoint is not valid). This mindset is a prevalent attitude especially within religious organizations, political organizations, and also within scientific/educational organizations. Select elites will act as if their viewpoint is ABSOLUTE and final TRUTH. Is this wise given today's internet world?

I just read the letter of Paul to the Galatians. The Galatians were a group of believers who mostly viewed Paul as their authority on matters of belief. Paul (apparently) had started this church (around 49 A.D.) and he wanted these believers to think precisely as He (Paul) believed. He assumed that HIS truth was absolute and final for all his members (let's say hundreds). He presented his personal history as being an apostle of the crucified historical Yeshua (now glorified). He assumed that his gospel was a message DIRECTLY from the glorified Yeshua/Jesus. He had received this gospel (he said) via a VISION on the road to Damascus. 

The essential message of Paul to the Galatians was that his viewpoint needed to be accepted as absolute and final truth. Those in the church with DIFFERENT viewpoints would divide the church and promote a mindset of division (untruth). Paul assumed that the LAW (of Moses) was abrogated by the death of Yeshua/Jesus (on the cross). Real freedom (going forward) would not be valid if his gentile church followed the LAW as preached by those within Christian Judaism. Circumcision (for example) was their mindset...and strict adherence to the moral/ritual laws of Moses were their truths. Paul wanted his church to be FREE of these Judaizers who would impose their views of the LAW upon their followers.

Paul compared the covenant (of Moses) inherited by Hagar (via Ishmael) as representative of the Judaizers gospel of Moses. He compared the experiences of Sarah (via Isaac) as the valid viewpoint of freedom. This freedom was derived via FAITH not the LAW. This self-righteous attitude of Paul was prevalent throughout his many letters/ministry. Believers who thought differently were exposed as heretics and impostors. Paul wanted his SELF righteous moral viewpoint to be the FINAL truth for all his believers/members.

Paul, evidently, believed strongly that his viewpoint/theology was derived DIRECTLY from the glorified/risen Yeshua/Jesus. Paul had this VISION on the road to Damascus which totally CHANGED his viewpoint on the Jewish religion. In lieu of believing that the LAW (of Moses) was a set of codes which could be lived out in reality. Paul viewed the LAW as that which exposed each person as a SINNER. By imposing this LAW upon the Gentiles, freedom was legalized and made ridged. Paul wanted FREEDOM for his believers (from this LAW) even as they accepted the LAW as valid spiritually/subjectively. 

The mindset of Paul was/is viewed as SELF righteousness as he desired to impose his TRUTH upon everyone (his church/followers). He would not ALLOW disagreement with his interpretations of reality as he thought his interpretations were final and absolute TRUTH. This is similar to many PASTORS within Christendom (today) who preach every Sunday from their pulpit on issues of scripture and IMPLY to the listener that their viewpoint is TRUTH (capital T). I think of preachers like Benny Hinn, David Jeremiah, John MacArthur, Jimmy Swaggart, Billy Graham, etc. All assume that their self-righteous viewpoint is final for all their members/believers. 

This SELF righteous mindset is a character trait of those who THINK they have the final TRUTH on a given issue of reality. I witness this in Politics with those who desire to impose their idea of 'democracy' upon the many (say Biden and/or Trump). I assume Kamala Harris will also demonstrate this mindset as she tries to gain favor with her followers. It's a mindset/character which cannot prevail in today's world of relativism. The idea that any one person has FINAL truth on any issue of reality is not valid when human nature is understood as being SUBJECTIVE (at the core). 

Religion needs to change. Science needs to change. Education needs to change. Our world is now a global communication village where counter viewpoints are needed and expressed. Experts do not agree on issues of reality. What is 'democracy' for example? What does this concept mean? Biden wants more 'democracy' for America. He claims that he stepped down as a candidate because of his view on 'democracy'. But what is 'democracy' in reality? Who knows precisely what this concept means? My view says that this concept leads to Mob Rule and Tyranny of the people. Others disagree.

What about this idea within education that TIME is absolute and that we all can imagine a PAST, PRESENT, and FUTURE via Macro Evolution? Is this reality? Personally, I would disagree. I view reality as 'living in the NOW'. This means that Macro Evolution is invalid as a theory of reality. The NOW produces NO Macro Evolution. That is my viewpoint. But should I try to IMPOSE this viewpoint upon you/others? I don't think so! My viewpoint is subjective and uncertain (always). I must express my viewpoint as mine alone (but maybe not yours). Hopefully, this will help me AVOID a self-rigtheous attitude/character. 

Self righteousness is obviously a character trait of many in positions of authority. I view all these teachers as flawed in their understanding. This goes for church leaders, political leaders, educational leaders, etc. We live on a planet with some 8.1 billion viewpoints. How can I assume that MY viewpoint is the ONLY valid viewpoint? Is this sound thinking? My experience tells me that viewpoints are all uncertain/subjective to some degree. I witness this daily as I watch TV, listen to podcasts, listen to our church/political pundits, and talk to my friends at the clubhouse. Who KNOWS anything with absolute CERTAINTY? My wife tells me I am wrong daily (on some issue). That is my viewpoint!

I am: Donald B. Swenson, Economist/Philosopher, http://kingdomecon.wordpress.com. Also, donaldswenson.blogspot.com. 

TIME: it was 'invented' less than 6,000 years prior! What Else?

 

The above video reveals the history of clock time. It all started (most likely) with our first civilization, the Sumerians. Motion is a concept which we derive from movement of our planet (in Space). Motion leads to our invention of TIME. Motion is part of our material world but TIME is part of human imagination. The concept of past, present, and future were derived from this concept called TIME.

In reality, however, TIME is not a 'thing' from nature but a concept of the human mind/consciousness. This means that TIME is 'invented'. We all live in the NOW continually, but we create regularity/order by this concept called clock time. In reality, the PAST is part of our NOW memory system. This also goes for the FUTURE. Our educators like to suggest that mankind evolved from Apes and that Macro Evolution is a reality. But this is actually a MYTH.

There is no Macro Evolution (in the NOW). Look all around yourself and notice that there is no Ape to Man Evolution (in the NOW). There is no Fish to Bird evolution. The concept of Macro Evolution is based upon the idea that TIME (the Past) is real. In reality, the Past is a function of my MEMORY and my memory is always a function of living in the NOW. I cannot live in the Past as this is impossible. I live in the NOW continually. From birth to death I live my life in the NOW. I assume that YOU do likewise.

If our history is based upon our 'invented' TIME, then this history must have started with our first humans (say the Sumerians). Our Sumerian relatives probably 'invented' this idea we call clock time. It was done to create an environment of regularity and order for their agricultural lifestyle. Today, we live some 6,000 years from this starting period. If TIME was 'invented' then our history starts with an intelligent man. I propose that this happened during the life period of the Sumerians.

Our educators like us to imagine millions and billions of history which none of us can experience. But if TIME was 'invented' only some 6,000 years prior, then all this imagination of our educators is fallacious and fantasy. When I listen to an educator like Richard Dawkins, I can tell that he views TIME as real and independent of human imagination. He then assumes millions of years of Macro Evolution as real and factual. If he were to abandon his fallacious concept of TIME, I think that Richard Dawkins would also abandon his ideas of Macro Evolution. A revolution in thinking could emerge if most people adopted the concept of NOW (as reality)!

Life, for me, is lived in the NOW (from birth to death). If this is valid thinking then all this Macro Evolution is pure fantasy and myth. Is it time to rethink our history and then abandon all these fallacious ideas which our educators present as FACT? Since I live my life in the NOW always, I have adopted a philosophy and a worldview which is based on these realities. Think on this idea of TIME. Was it 'invented' merely a few thousand years prior? Is TIME a concept of the human consciousness? Is clock time merely a tool for creating regularity and order? If so, then we need to rethink this idea of Macro Evolution!

This video gives a possible overview of our first Civilization. The presenter obviously does not adopt my view that TIME is invented, but he does provide some history of time that seems valid. Keep in mind that all history is subjective and different experts will present different viewpoints. 

Give this (the idea of TIME) some thought at your leisure. I am: Donald B. Swenson, Economist/Philosopher, http://kingdomecon.wordpress.com. 

 

Human Sentiment Ignored by our Manipulated Markets! Why?

Today, our markets are manipulated daily by a select few elites within our Central Bank system. The markets are manipulated by Algorithms and Source Codes which determine the prices of key stocks and commodities. We live with digital money which our Central Bank computers can manipulate at will with trading money that is created out-of-nothing (the Bankster's consciousness/decisions originate this manipulation). All this allows our markets to go UP and UP indefinitely (even while investor/voter sentiment declines).

As I write the political situation is chaotic and destructive. Biden has chosen to step down for a second term. Kamala Harris is viewed as weak and less than Presidential in her character (by a majority of citizens). Within our economy real estate is crashing in many cities and states. Bankruptcies are increasing, layoffs continue in our retail sector, inflation continues (even as demand is now declining), and our institutions are fragile and without voter confidence. Why is investor sentiment not represented in our stock/market indices?

What we need to know is that our stock/bond and commodity markets are all being artificially manipulated by select computers which can change prices and trends with the click of a computer key. The key decision-makers today operate BEHIND closed doors as they continually MANIPULATE these algorithmic markets via their computers. We have not had a serious downturn in these algorithmic markets since 2009 (now over 15 years of continuing manipulation). Today, our Dow index is over 40,000. It was 6,469 in March of 2009 (over a 600% increase these past 15+ years).

Our elites at the FED and the Exchange Stabilization Fund can manipulate these markets daily with their master computers (using algo's to do the manipulation). Prices of KEY commodities such as Silver/Gold can be SUPPRESSED so as to give investors the impression that all is positive (even as the OPPOSITE is reality). Why suppress silver/gold? This is necessary as these commodities represent REAL money (historically). Sentiment in the FAKE money of our FED can be maintained if they continually SUPPRESS our real money. It's all working as of today (to some degree).

All this manipulation and price suppression of silver/gold even while other prices of select stocks are PUMPED up and up...so that the indexes go UP and UP. Our Bubble stocks can gain value even as our GENERAL economy declines (over time). It's all a game of PRICE manipulation (both UP and DOWN) so that investor SENTIMENT is maintained as positive. Wars and political chaos do not affect these digital markets which get manipulated with algo's and source codes. Investor sentiment is maintained (as positive) even as sectors within our overall economy decline. What a SHAM and Ponzi Scheme that we live with today! It's not really noticed by many as MONEY is the elixir that people desire (psychologically). 

There has been no real recession these past 15+ years as the measure of a recession is our Stock/Bond/Commodity indices. All this will change, however, as our REAL ESTATE sector crashes in the coming months/years. As I write, this sector is starting its decline and my sense is that this will CONTINUE for the next five/seven years. We are heading for a BIG crash in real estate and it all started with our FED and the high interest rates (generated over time). Today, few can afford these prices and first time buyers are now priced out of this market completely. Consequences will follow eventually!

Debt is increasing to unsustainable levels as consumer debt, government debt, and commercial debt grows exponentially. The END GAME is arriving but our central planners (who operate behind closed doors) will continue the manipulation as long as humanly possible. My sense is that all this will come to a culmination point prior to the election of November 5, 2024. Our political elites must eventually deal with our economy and all its problems. Digital money is allowing all this computer manipulation to continue...even as our general economy is starting its DECLINE. My sense is that the end game will arrive some time in 2024. 2025 could start our real recession which will eventually become a serious depression. Our last real depression was 1929 (nearly 95 years prior). Business cycles will eventually PREVAIL IMO.

Think on these ideas as you watch the political SOAP OPERA via Biden/Harris/Trump. It's all eventually going to END. A New Model is needed for our planet and I propose that this is the KINGDOM MODEL. Money will be eliminated and prosperity will bring WEALTH to everyone on this planet. It's all part of the greater plan of our Creator King. That is my viewpoint. Think for yourself on all these issues of life. Have a great day!

I am: Donald B. Swenson, Economist/Philosopher, http://kingdomecon.wordpress.com. Also, donaldswenson.blogspot.com. 

Biden steps down from running! Who convinced him?

My sense is that Joe Biden received a group call from Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, and probably Nancy Pelosi with the message that to win in November (over Trump) Biden needs to step down and pass the baton to Kamala. Kamala will be the likely candidate that gets nominated at the coming Democratic Convention in August. I assume that a few other names will challenge her at the convention but Kamala is the likely contender that will face Trump in November. Was this a 'fear coup' based on Trump's likely win over Biden?

Will the American voters elect a Kamala personality to the highest office on planet Earth? This seems unlikely (to me) but who knows? If The Donald is the choice of our Highest Power (I am assuming Divine intervention on July 13) then providence will prevail in the coming election. My sense is that PROVIDENCE will prevail and Trump will win the coming election over Kamala Harris. What does this mean for America and the World?

A Trump administration will bring MAJOR change to America and the world system.  Trump's ideas are MAGA (make America great again). This mindset is totally at odds with current reality. Our planet is now an interconnected society where ONE nation can no longer prevail over the whole. Trump will likely try to PUMP UP the financial markets to extreme BUBBLE levels. His idea that 'drill baby drill' will bring growth to the American economy is an invalid proposition IMO. Growth is now declining as DEBT prevails (overwhelms) the entire system.

His idea that an Iron Dome over America is a viable concept is an illusion IMO. This will create more division and polarization among our many enemies...as our enemies will need to challenge this idea with their own Dome concept. The idea of living as ONE family on planet Earth will vanish as enemies fight, fight, fight to survive. China and Russia and their proxies will counter this idea immediately. It's a failed idea and a total WASTE of American resources.

His idea of deporting millions of illegal immigrants will also fail big time. This idea will amplify division and polarization within the marketplace. A better alternative is just to seal the southern border and prevent any NEW illegals from entering the country. Deporting millions is unworkable and divisive. Deporting a few who violate the border (going forward) might be valid. Finishing the WALL might be valid...even as illegals will find a way to violate this fixed idea with new alternatives. Illegals are creative human beings!

Trump's ideas about MAGA will likely get him elected in November. He has a solid 40% backing from followers. There will be enough independents IMO who support his candidacy so that he wins in November. America is obviously waning rapidly from its EMPIRE status of old...and if my perception is valid that America is Babylon the Great, then all the efforts of Trumpians will fail big time. MAGA cannot be resurrected again as our Trumpians believe. This idea is no longer valid. We need to abandon the PAST and think anew. America could be great again with a NEW MODEL and new motivation from the young.

What we need for planet Earth is the Kingdom model that I have been writing about for years. This model will bring freedom, equality, justice, and progress for the entire interconnected planet. We now live on a SMALL planet that travels in space (much like a spaceship). Planet Earth spins at 1,000 mph (at the equator). Planet Earth travels around our Sun at some 67,000 mph. And our entire Solar System (with planet Earth) travels around our Milky Way Galaxy at some 550,000 mph. All this motion in space makes our planet a Cosmic Spaceship. Who comprehends? It's all part of God's greater KINGDOM.

It is time IMO to THINK big and reject any new MAGA ideas so that a NEW model can emerge for the entire planet. We live as ONE interconnected society with some 8.1 billion citizens and 5.5 billion Smart Phone users. I assume the babies will own their own phone as soon as they start to talk. Our planet is now ONE interconnected society where we all communicate with each other via our Smart Phones. I can call China in seconds. I can talk to anyone on our planet in seconds. Is this interconnectivity or what?

Yes, the election of 2024 will change our world significantly. Few seem to comprehend that our current SYSTEM is obsolete and dysfunctional. The entire system is financially bankrupt. Debt permeates the system and this makes a financial collapse imminent. Keynesian debt is now totally unsustainable and there is no viable solution to this issue. This points to the NEED for a NEW model for our planet. Think on these ideas as you watch the SOAP opera called American elections of 2024. It's all a train heading for the ravine. Reject MAGA and vote for Kingdom Economics!

I am: Donald B. Swenson, Economist/Philosopher, http://kingdomecon.wordpress.com. Also, donaldswenson.blogspot.com. 

My 'living in the NOW' changed my THINKING dramatically!

Back in 1975 I read a book by Carl Frederick, a psychologist, who advocated the concept of NOW (as reality). He asked the reader to lay down on the floor and think, think, think. What emerges? All that emerges is NOW and successive moments of NOW. The NOW is what I witness when I think (within myself). My consciousness is always living in the NOW. This concept is deep but easy to accept.

The idea that Carl advocated was the concept BEING (first), then DOING (next), and then HAVING (the result/the experience).  Carl said that most people think in the opposite. Most say that they desire to Have (first), then Do (next), then Be (the end point). This concept of Be, Do, Have vs. Have, Do, Be is key to thinking differently. Carl called this being at CAUSE...not Effect. Most everyone lives 'at effect' (said Carl) and this is ass backwards (according to him).

I bought into this idea of Carl and it changed my thinking. Later I read the Power of Now, by Echart Tolle. This book cemented my belief that the NOW is all we have (in reality). Both Echart and Carl were influential in changing my thinking and this created new benefits for my BEING. Today, I recognize clearly that I live in the NOW continually. My mantra is NOW and successive moments of NOW. Let's review some changes which develop as a result of this change in my thinking:

1. The so-called Past and/or Future becomes meaningless. There is no Past when I accept the NOW as reality. There is no Future when I accept the NOW as reality. I think in the NOW continually and I recognize that the NOW is all I have. I was born in the NOW. I then started thinking in the NOW. I dream in the NOW. Basically, I live continually in the NOW from birth to death. Most people seem unaware of this reality. Most assume that a PAST is reality...a Future is a reality. Most ignore the NOW! This ignorance produces illusion, confusion, and deception IMO.

2. The concept of Time becomes an 'invented' concept of human origin (not  fixed reality). Time becomes a NOW experience (always/continually). Time becomes an invention of the human mind (consciousness) which I use to give me regularity and order. It becomes imaginary in nature as it has no power over my daily experience. My thinking is that 'time' evolved from prior human thinking (say with the Sumerians or the Egyptians). It's purpose is to give us regularity and order.

3. The idea of Macro Evolution becomes a delusion when I think and live in the NOW. There is no Ape to Man evolution (in the Now). There is no dog to horse evolution (in the Now). There is no fish to frog evolution (in the Now). The entire premise of Macro Evolution is this concept that TIME is real and that the PAST is reality. In reality (when I accept the NOW as reality) the Past and the Future become an illusion/delusion/deception. All my prior Past is really a NOW experience (within my NOW memory). All my prior thinking of a Future is really a NOW experience (within my NOW memory). NOW replaces this idea of a Past/Future. Try to escape NOW (it's totally impossible)!

4. The concept of millions/billions of years of Evolution (to create today's person/human being) becomes ridiculous and meaningless. This idea that LIFE started with a living cell (bacteria) some 4.2 billion years in the past becomes meaningless. Educators who espouse this nonsense become fools and charlatons. Who can accept this idea of a PAST when we all LIVE in the NOW continually (always)? It's delusion/myth/deception. Reality must be interpreted based on a NOW reality as the core concept. My Consciousness/Mind is always living in the NOW. I assume you live in a similar manner. 

5. If this is valid thinking (and I think that it is) then we need to develop our worldview based on a NOW mentality. Can anyone LIVE in the past or the future? I say impossible. I live in the NOW from birth to death. I think you do the same. My consciousness is life and this concept implies that LIFE is eternal. There is NO origin of LIFE. Life is a concept of God's consciousness and I am part of this universal/eternal consciousness. You are also. Who can escape the Now so as to enter some Past that never arrives and is not experienced. 

6. I reflect on my NOW memories (which some call the past) and these memories give me some subjective history to contemplate. But all this is a NOW experience (always). I can also reflect on some anticipated future (in the NOW) but this is merely a subjective anticipation of some event that is uncertain. My LIFE is lived in the NOW and this makes the NOW a reality which affects my thinking and my worldview. This concept is core to my worldview!

7. Finally, I now recognize that living in the NOW gives me a new perception of this Higher Power which I call God. God, for me, is our universal consciousness. God is our Potter. God lives in the NOW as I/You live in the NOW. My perception is that each living person has the same reality. We all live in the NOW and our consciousness lives within this UNIVERSAL consciousness which I call GOD. Our real relationship is with this Higher Power who controls our consciousness...our Being. 

Yes, reality is different when I live and think in the NOW. Fear subsides and Hope emerges. How can I live negatively when the NOW is all I have? Yes, I still have some negative experiences but these experiences are accepted as reality that is meant to b e. I cannot ESCAPE reality (the NOW) and this means that I must accept whatever happens in the NOW. My spin is mostly positive as this allows me to live more productively in the NOW. I accept the negative as that which is meant to be! That is my point-of-view. 

This video may confuse at first. But listen and think about your own experiences to discern the message. Lesson TWO is especially valid. I now view my 'consciousness' as the source of my being (not my brain or mind). My thoughts and concepts originate within my 'consciousness'. Thoughts and concepts are secondary to my consciousness. Consciousness (ultimately) is part of God's Higher eternal Consciousness. This gives our Potter ultimate relevance. 

I am: Donald B. Swenson, Economist/Philosopher, http://kingdomecon.wordpress.com. 

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Divine Intervention: was this what happened with Trump on July 13?

The Reputlican National Convention, Milwaukee, is now over. I listened to dozens of speakers who viewed the assassination attempt on the life of Donald Trump as a miracle from God Almighty. The viewpoint of many was that Divine intervention saved Donald from the assassin's bullet. And when Donald gave his acceptance speach last night, he also viewed God as having intervened to save his life. Why?

If this is valid logic, then it must mean that God's intervention (via an angel) will also determine who will govern America come November 5. Many speakers at the podium seemed to think that God is not finished with Trump and this is why they think that Divine intervention happened on July 13, at Butler, Pennsylvania. Trump was shot in the ear (missing his skull by a millimeter). All this is assumed to be because there was Divine intervention. Amazing!

If this logic is valid, then I would assume that Donald Trump is destined to be our next (47th) President in November. Biden cannot overcome the WILL of God Almighty (can he?). If Trump is selected by God to be our next President, then this must happen (as God is our real Sovereign over planet Earth). The election of 2024 in America must be determined (given these assumptions). Trump will win and Biden will lose. Why? Because it is God's WILL. This logic seems to follow IF there was actual DIVINE intervention. What do I believe?

My belief is that the consensus view that Trump's life was saved by Divine intervention is valid thinking. God rules this universe/planet and his WILL is Sovereign over all other wills. Trump may be destined to win this election on November 5 and then continue to implement his policies for America (so that God's plan is advanced). So what are the core policies of The Donald (as espoused in his acceptance speech last night)? The core policies are the following:

1. Cancel most of the executive orders of Biden and implement new orders. Finish the WALL on our Southern border is key to stopping illegal immigration. This will be a first day order for Trump.

2. Cancel the order of Biden to advance electric vehicles over gas fired vehicles. Trump wants to promote all vehicle types for Americans to choose from. He claims Biden has restricted choice with his climate change policies.

3. Start a motion so as to LOWER taxes for Americans. Then start a policy of 'drill baby drill' so America can be energy independent. This will lower gas prices and create a new growth for the American economy (so Trump thinks). America will produce more growth and then start to pay-off the National Debt (now nearly $36 trillion). 

4. Trump will implement the biggest 'deportation' policy in US history. Millions of illegals (now residing in America) will be found and then 'deported'. This policy will start on day one and continue until all illegals are deported.

5. Discord and division in America must be healed quickly. Our fate involves a shared destiny (says Trump). Trump said we must not criminalise dissent and/or demonize disagreements. He now wants to broaden the appeal of Republicans so that a huge majority supports his administration.

6. America must not promote war as their main policy (inferring that this is what the Biden administration is doing). Trump thinks he can end the current wars in Ukraine and Gaza. America will punch back (against their enemies) only if seriously threatened. This means growing the military and building a DOME over America.

7. Trump will start to build a DOME system over all of America so that enemies cannot destroy our nation with missiles. Wisconsin (and other states) will participate in the building of this DOME security system for the nation. He indicated that President Reagan proposed this concept during his administration but now is the time to start this DOME as we have the technologies for this event to happen.

Basically, Trump will attempt to change the Biden polices in many areas and he thinks this can happen QUICKLY. My view is that Trump is totally deceived on his viewpoint on economic issues. His policies will actually create more inflation and a growth in government DEBT (much beyond the current unsustainable levels). 

His ideas about deporting millions of illegals is unlikely to promote unity or agreement within our nation. The process will be impossible to implement as there will be push-back from the democrats and from the illegals. I understand his motivation, but to attempt to implement this policy will be next to impossible (given the nature of the problem).

His idea that he can end the Ukraine war in days is also unrealistic. Russia has shown that they will not give up the territory that they think is now part of greater Russia. His strong arm tactics will not work in today's world IMO. Wars are likely to continue as our world is polarized over all these issues. Also prophecy points to more wars until a final end happens at Armageddon.

The mindset of Trump and his supporters does suggest that there was DIVINE intervention during the attempt at his assassination. God Almighty did step in an prevent his death on July 13, 2024. All this is because Trump is meant to serve as our next President and implement ideas that will lead to Armageddon (eventually). God rules this planet and Trump is merely an AGENT/SERVANT of this Higher Power. That is my review of our situation. Think for yourself on all these issues. My viewpoint is always 'tentative'...as I try to learn from real events as they happen. 

The entire 93 minute speech of Trump can be viewed via the internet. It was much longer then I had expected. My summary above is only partial. 

I am: Donald B. Swenson, Economist/Philosopher, http://kingdomecon.wordpress.com. Also, donaldswenson.blogspot.com. 

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Prophetic Events evolving perfectly! Why?

My theory of reality is based upon this idea that God rules this universe/planet (via his 'word') and this Source has a prophetic calendar which reveals his plans (to those with wisdom). None of us can discern (perfectly) these prophetic plans, but we can discern the general outline. Here is my general outline of what seems likely in 2024 and 2025. All, however, is 'tentative'!

1. I think Trump will prevail over Biden in November. Trump is a big backer of the 'dollar' as playing a continuing role in international commerce. He does not view the 'digital' dollar as being FAKE (as I do). This means he will likely advance this 'digital' dollar when necessary so as to advance the prophetic agenda. Trump is not God and this means he must act to advance the real agenda of our Higher Source.

2. Mr. Putin and Mr. Xi also want to advance their 'digital' currencies (the Ruble and the Yuan). Europe also wants to advance their 'digital' Euro as a global currency. Money rules this planet and when 'push comes to shove' (say in early 2025) then these 'digital' money units will be used to advance a GLOBAL system of international commerce. The precursors to this event are happening NOW.

3. It is likely that the USA dollar and its financial house of cards will start to collapse before or soon after the coming election (in 2024). If this happens and Trump is elected as our President (as I now assume), he is likely to advance the 'digital' dollar so that some type of GLOBAL currency system can develop for our planet. This is precisely in line with God's prophetic calendar. Trump will do what God desires!

4. God the Father is setting up the world system so that these END TIME events can happen as prophesied (my assumption). It now appears (to me) that Trump is the selected puppet to advance America's 'digital' dollar in conjunction with Russia, China, and Europe. All this is likely in 2025. This would advance the GLOBAL system so that a ONE World System emerges for our planet. Keep in mind that MONEY (under man's rule) is key to all politics and economics. 

5. Today, we live with FAKE money but few comprehend this reality. My sense is that Trump, Putin, Xi, and Europe's leaders will ALL buy into a GLOBAL 'digital' money system (once this becomes necessary to SAVE the international system of commerce). All this is emerging NOW but FEW comprehend that it is God's agenda that is actually being advanced. The Kingdom Agenda is emerging/evolving but FEW comprehend this reality. Amazing!

6. The times are interesting (for me) and for those who recognize that God (the Father) is advancing his AGENDA via his 'word' and his 'influence'. Satan will do what he is programmed to do to help with this AGENDA. The story of mankind is a soap opera which only the SELECT can discern (so it seems). This is my personal viewpoint.

7. Yes, we are living in the END TIMES (of man's rule) and this seems obvious to me. God (the Father) rules this universe/planet and this SOURCE works invisibly to advance the REAL agenda. His servants/agents work 'invisibly' to advance this agenda (most unknowingly). Few comprehend as thinkers cannot discern their own inner consciousness. My view is that God works via the inner 'consciousness' of people (all people) and his invisible 'word' accomplishes his goals and objectives (even as I/you cannot discern this reality in realtime). Amazing!

It is the WORD of this invisible Source (God Almighty) which rules our universe/planet. That is my perspective. All my personal philosophy is based on this assumption. The WORD of our Creator rules and man operates AT EFFECT. Few, however, comprehend this reality. Human nature wants to think that reality is 'material' and 'observable' to the human eye. Most desire to assume that THEY are in control of events. This, to me, is an ILLUSION. The invisible forces actually RULE this planet. This has been our situation since the DAWN of mankind.

Temporarily, Satan, is the 'god of this world'. Satan uses the official political system to assist our Creator God in accomplishing the REAl agenda of our Creator God. Nothing happens which is not approved/controlled by our invisible KING, God Almighty. The book of JOB is a good reference source for understanding this reality. JOB was likely the first scriptural text of our Holy Book. This story in JOB gives me the view that ALL is under the control and providence of our Creator God (the ultimate Source). Read Job for yourself to discern this reality.

What is now emerging in America and other parts of our planet, is part of the STORY which must be fulfilled. I now think that God will use Trump to bring America into the END TIMES (this tribulation period) which is prophesied. America, for me, is Babylon the Great (prophetically). America will assist Russia, China, and Europe to trend towards this GLOBAL world system which is prophesied. All is under the control of these INVISIBLE forces which rule our universe and our planet. That is my premise. 

Keep in mind that (for me) the LORD is the I AM GOD. This I AM God is 'not' the historical Jesus or the glorified lion of Judah (as mentioned in Revelation 5). This LORD is our Creator God/Yahweh/Father/Jehovah/Ancient of Days. The God of Israel is often referred to as HaShem (the 'name'). When to listen to the videos above and below this assumption is contradicted by the presenters. I cannot agree with these assumptions even as I do agree with much of their general worldview. Listen and think for yourself on all these theological issues!

Think for yourself to discern your own worldview. All is Amazing and Beyond the ken of me or anyone else. Wow! Am I deceived? 

I am: Donald B. Swenson, Economist/Philosopher, http://kingdomecon.wordpress.com. Also, donaldswenson.blogspot.com.