Radical Change is now necessary! Details!

The sentiment of citizens is that nothing meaningful is working for the people. In the USA our political parties have declining approval (a continuing reality). The democrats and the republicans have less that 40% approval (some 60% in both parties view the current candidates as unacceptable). Also, our core 'institutions' are not accepted as being just, stable, and trustworthy. 

Our Department of Justice system is corrupt to the core (not trusted). Our legal system as outlined in our Constitution is not viewed as sound or relevant. Even our Supreme Court is now viewed as questionable for the issues going forward. What I witness today is total polarization among the citizens and our elected officials. What are the core problems that need to be addressed:

1. Our monetary system has been corrupted and this system is now leading the nation to a point of crisis. Our leaders do not desire any meaningful change (so it seems).

2. Our elected leaders vote for more spending and wealth distribution to those who control the system. Billionaires are growing in number even as the masses are left in 'tent' facilities (on the streets). Who is solving this situation?

3. Our continuing debt situation is now so dire that most voters want our leaders to change their spending behavior. But this mindset would produce a major economic crash for the system.

4. The proxy war in Ukraine is now producing a growing attitude of rejection among the citizens. Many now desire a resolution to this proxy war of America (and the West).

5. The southern border issue has reached a crisis where even the democrats are saying enough is enough. Some nine million new immigrants have crossed our border in the past year.

6. The Biden/Trump issue (election 2024) is leading to a continuing rejection for both candidates. Both Biden and Trump are viewed as seriously FLAWED (in their moral character).

7. The overall situation for our nation suggests that radical change (in thinking) must occur soon! Some are thinking anew but the masses have not desired new thinking as of yet.

Conclusion: It now appears to me that Americans want radical change (mostly) and this means that new thinking must emerge. Our historical values have changed (from our founding). America has become a multi-cultural society where the old values are no longer viable for the many. A multi-cultural society produces division and corruption (initially) as none of the leaders can get 'unity' for the whole. This means a continuing decline for the masses going forward.

The current situation of an inquiry of impeachment for Biden can not get better with time. New evidence emerges daily of past bribes and money laundering within the Biden family. Joe Biden is at the center of this investigation and at some point this issue will reach a crucial culmination. Biden can not survive going forward and his candidacy for 2024 will need to end. That seems logical to me.

The situation with Donald Trump is no better. Trump is now being viewed as a fraudulent hotel tycoon who used his financial statement to continue his wealth accumulation (unfairly). Investigations show that Trump pumped up the VALUES of his properties to secure loans and financial favors with his lenders. His entire financial affairs were corrupt to the core. His billions in wealth accumulation was a fraud on the system. This can not lead to his becoming our next President. He will need to step down (along with Biden). The evidence is overwhelming!

There are currently NO new leaders with a mindset that brings confidence to the voting public (as a whole). You can watch the election debate tonight to discern the lack of confidence in ALL these candidates for President (2024). None can gain the real confidence of the voters and this means that our system must decline going forward. My sense is that a financial crash will arrive SOON to end any future confidence in any of our leaders or our system. Our financial house of cards is finally producing a mindset that the END is here.

America must now think differently going forward. We need a RADICAL change in our perspective and also of our VALUES. We live on ONE planet (in space) with some 8 billion citizens. This planet now consists of people who desire that the WHOLE be the home for ALL. The idea of borders makes no sense given our current planetary situation. The entire planet is now the HOME of each person. Our internet world has changed our situation forever. A new model is needed for the WHOLE.

Yes, we need RADICAL change going forward. The old system is DEAD in the water. A new system must emerge. The key is our THINKING. A mass change in 'thinking' is needed. It is time to END the current corrupt system and start anew with a NEW MODEL for the planet. This means NEW thinking must happen. I am soon going to leave this planet for my 'virtual' (other side) world. The young must start to think for themselves so that this NEW MODEL can emerge.

Our planet will continue to revolve (around our Sun) in space/time and the people living on this planet will continue to live and progress. I don't think a total nuclear destruction will happen. We could witness millions of dead citizens, however, during this dire 'transition' period that is arriving. But after this transition period ends, the remaining people will desire a NEW MODEL going forward. That is my sense of our situation. Think of a new model that encompasses ALL of society on this planet.

The old nation state system is now DEAD. We live on a planet (in space) which must be the HOME for everyone that lives in real-time. Those of us who 'pass-on' to the 'other side' (this new virtual world) will not be able to help solve these problems which happen in real-time (on this planet). Living in the NOW is key to changing one's thinking. Reality is based on Dualism and Dualism is based on living in the NOW (always). Will the Kingdom of our Creator be the NEW MODEL for our planet? My sense is that this is valid thinking! The KINGDOM of our CREATOR is scheduled to arrive (after the transition).

Think for yourself on all these issues. The above is merely MY viewpoint! Have a great day! I am: Donald B. Swenson, Economist/Philosopher, donaldswenson.blogspot.com.

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What did Yeshua BELIEVE while living in Real-time on our planet? Does anyone KNOW?

The issue of what did Yeshua say, write, communicate, and believe (during his lifetime) is an issue that scholars have considered for 2,000 years. Yeshua lived (in real-time) from around 4 B.C. (his birth) to around 33 A.D. (his death). Let's think about this human being and his real living situation while on this planet. Let's assume that we were there during his real-time life. He was a real person (my view) and he did communicate, talk, and believe a philosophy of life. Some core questions to consider are the following:

1. Did Yeshua actually write any words down on paper during his lifetime? Are any of the words in this New Testament his actual words and his core beliefs?

2. Was Yeshua, a Jew from Nazareth, who apparently believed in his Jewish tradition and the core beliefs of this tradition actually believe in the God of Israel? Was Yahweh his God?

3. Did Yeshua read the Jewish Torah (what many call the Old Testament) during his lifetime? Did he accept the core beliefs which were espoused in this Torah (and the Prophets)?

4. Did Yeshua communicate a Dualistic view of philosophy (reality) during his lifetime? Dualism was reviewed in my prior missive. Check out this missive for details about Dualism.

5. Did the words of this Jew get changed (to some extent) after his death (say from) 33 A.D. to 70 A.D.? Was there a consistent group of followers who all viewed his life identically?

6. Are any of the writings (Gospels) fully convincing as to the actual WORDS which Yeshua spoke (while living his life from 4 B.C. to 33 A.D.)?

7. Was there an Oral tradition which communicated all the memories of Yeshua precisely/accurately (after his death)? What is an ORAL tradition and what happens as words get communicated from believer to believer?

Let's take each question and expound upon some logic which seems reasonable to students today. Did Yeshua actually write down words which explained his core beliefs in real-time? My view: I would assume that Yeshua spoke his words and beliefs to various followers and then asked them to consider his ideas as being reality and acceptable for their consideration. He did not write down his words, however, and this means that any listener would need to internalize these words prior to fully understanding these words. Were listeners likely to remember his ideas differently (uniquely)? I think so! Believers do not always remember events identically and precisely.

Did Yeshua believe in the God of Israel as revealed in the Jewish Torah? I would think YES. Yeshua was an Aramaic Jew who probably read this Jewish Torah daily. He studied and understood that the God of Israel was the I AM God as revealed to Moses. This God had a personal name which had no pronunciation but which later became this name we call 'Yahweh' (derived from YHWH). Some have adopted the name Jehovah is another pronunciation of God's personal name. Today, most accept the name Yahweh. Yeshua may have used the name El and/or Elaha for God's personal name (as he was Aramaic in his culture and language).

Did Yeshus read and generally accept the beliefs revealed in the Jewish Torah (and the other writings of the Jewish Prophets)? I think so! Yeshua, a Aramaic Jew, who studied at the Temple of Yahweh in Jerusalem most likely learned all the core beliefs within this scripture (the Torah and the Prophets). A core belief of this Torah was that a Messiah person would eventually emerge who would bring all Israelites a New Covenant and a New Kingdom (Government). Yeshua probably believed that HE was anointed for this purpose. His anointing happened at the age of 33 (+-) when he accepted baptism from his cousin John. He then started his local ministry to his followers.

Did Yeshua communicate a Dualistic view of reality (Dualism) as he spoke to his followers and the public? I think so! Yeshua believed in a spiritual/virtual world which transcended himself. He viewed his MIND as separate from his body and from the physical objects which he observed in nature. This means that Yeshua rejected Materialism (and/or Macro Evolution) as his reality. Yeshua did view reality as Dual IMO (mind was separate from his body). Review dualism if you do not understand this philosophy of reality. Yeshua was (obviously) a Dualist as he viewed reality as consisting of two realms (mind vs matter). God was a reality within his 'consciousness' (mind).

Were the ideas of Yeshua changed and subjectively interpreted differently AFTER his death in 33 A.D.? Oral tradition is what happened after Yeshua's death and any type of oral tradition does produce changes in the ideas which any person holds (in real-time). It is logical to assume that many of Yeshua's ideas were magnified and distorted after his death and prior to any writing down of his words/ideas/beliefs. These words (in the New Testament) were written decades AFTER this Jewish person had died. Some 40 to 50 years after Yeshua's death stories were written down (with many different understandings regarding his real-time viewpoint). Who wrote these words is unknown (mostly).

Yeshua words (in real-time) were not written down by anyone at the moment of his speaking. His ideas were not written down by anyone (in real-time). His beliefs were not written down (in real-time) by anyone. No book was written. His followers remembered many different concepts as they tried to interpret his ideas/words/beliefs. The stories in the Gospels (Mark, Matthew, Luke, and John) each are different and unique in their presentations (stories). The actual writers of these stories (are unknown to us today). All the Gospels are anonymous (we do not know precisely who wrote any of the words within these Gospels). But the writings were not by eye witnesses as these Gospels were written in the Greek language (Yeshua was Aramaic). His followers were mostly Aramaic.

Oral tradition produced these writings and stories in our New Testament. Scholars now understand that the actual WORDS/IDEAS/BELIEFS of Yeshua were not recorded in real-time (by anyone). It is totally logical that many of these STORIES are amplified and magnified to agree with the writers belief system (philosophy) at the time of writing. Mark (whoever wrote this scripture) did not see reality as Matthew did (whoever wrote this scripture). Luke (also written by an anonymous person) did not view reality identically to Mark and/or Matthew. And John (written some time around 95 A.D.) did not view reality as did Mark, Matthew, or Luke. All were unique writers with their own STORIES to tell. Scholars have noted the many differences in each of these writings.

Scholars now recognize that the so-called Gospels are not fully consistent and/or uniform. Paul (who wrote some 7 to 13 letters) also has confusing logic in his various writings. Paul claims to have had a VISION of the glorified Yeshua (some two to three years after Yeshua's death at Golgotha). He then went into seclusion (for some three years) and developed his theology on the vision experience which he apparently visualized within his mind. No one knows what Paul visualized and/or fully comprehended (theologically). Paul merely is convinced (in his own mind) of his vision and his truth. But his logic and his words have produced thousands of religious denominations (all who internalize his words uniquely/differently).

What can we conclude from all this reality which scholars now recognize as confusing and unique? My view is that we can conclude that words in our Bible's (we now have dozens/hundreds of translations) are not necessarily fully in accordance with today's REALITY. Our real-time experiences will differ as we each READ these words of scripture (the various translations). We each will derive different conclusions about the words/ideas/beliefs of this person we call Yehsua (Jesus for the English speaking world). My viewpoint is MINE. Your viewpoint is YOURS. We all need to be humble and accepting of ALTERNATIVE viewpoints and alternative interpretations. That is my viewpoint. Have a great Day!

I am: Donald B. Swenson, Economist/Philosopher, donaldswenson.blogspot.com.

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Economics profession uses CONSCIOUSNESS as a core idea! MATTER is separate! Details!

The most baffling concept within philosophy today is this concept called CONSCIOUSNESS. What is it? Does is emerge from my Brain? Does it activate my Brain as a separate reality? Why do so many scientists and philosophers refuse to accept Dualism as the solution to Consciousness? The issue of Consciousness and its Hard Problem is totally understandable when the core concepts of Economics are discerned. These core concepts are the following:

1. Money

2. Time

3. Value

The history of philosophy goes back (mostly) to this philosopher we call Descartes. Rene Descartes was a French philosopher, scientist, and mathematician. He was widely considered the seminal figure in the emergence of modern philosophy/science. What were his core ideas? Rene viewed reality as Dual. He said that his MIND was living in a separate realm from his observations, MATTER. Mind/Matter were the TWO realms (worlds) that needed to be understood.

Basically, his conclusion was that Mind (consciousness) was one reality and Matter (that which we observe within space/time) is another realm (world). This idea produces TWO realms of reality that we ALL experience each moment of NOW. It's impossible to ignore this Dual reality when I think of the key concepts within Economics. Economics is based on these ideas called 'money', 'time', 'value'.

Money is an 'invented concept of Consciousness. Time is an 'invented' concept of Consciousness. Value is also an 'invented' concept of Consciousness. When I say 'invented' I mean a concept which derives from Consciousness (Mind). There is NO money within nature! There is NO time within nature. And there is NO value within nature. Money/Time/Value are derived phenomena from my/your CONSCIOUSNESS. There is no MATTER within any of these three concepts. This means that these concepts are VIRTUAL.

Today, we live with VIRTUAL money units (dollars, yen, euros, krona, etc.). These units derive from the CONSCIOUSNESS of our banksters (who invented these units for our economic marketplace). The units do not EXIST as independent entities. The units are VIRTUAL (derived from the MIND/Consciousness. The units do not EXIST as physical items of nature. These units are derived from Consciousness/Mind. Try locate/find a virtual 'dollar'. Try find/locate a virtual yen, euro, or krona. The TEST is my evidence!

Money is 'invented' and so is 'time' and 'value. These concepts of Economics are used daily by all of us and most do not discern that they are IMAGINARY concepts which originated from the human MIND/Consciousness. The make up this realm called the MIND. MATTER, however, is separate from concept of my/your MIND. MATTER produces material/physical goods which we consume within our marketplace. We then VALUE these goods with our MONEY units! Price is the result!

Time is what we use in Economics to help with borrowing money units from our banking institutions. Time gives us our Values that we watch going UP and DOWN daily within our marketplace. The Time Value of Money is a core concept within Economics. All is 'imaginary' and 'virtual' when used within our marketplace. This means that we live in a DUAL world when we think of Economics. Dualism is the reality within Economics. But few philosophers understand this Dualism. Why?

The ignorance seems to stem from our scientific community and within neuroscience. These thinkers reject Dualism as it has not been fully understood within science, education, or politics. Dualism is rejected so that a ONE realm of reality can be promoted as real. This is usually called a Non-Dual Philosophy and/or a Monist Philosophy. The material/physical realm is viewed as our ONLY alternative. These thinkers say that my Consciousness emerges from my Brain (the neuronal idea). This would mean that my Consciousness/Mind emerges from dead (unconscious) MATTER.

In reality MATTER can not produce life and/or consciousness. MATTER is similar to atoms and electrons which spin and live as physical/material units. They have NO consciousness/mind within themselves (they are mere objects). Consciousness/Mind are not physical/material items. Consciousness has NO substance and NO material existence. My Consciousness is actually part of my SPIRITUAL realm. It's part of our VIRTUAL reality which we all experience daily as we THINK and Contemplate.

There is no real HARD Problem in Economics as David Chalmers and other philosophers espouse with their viewpoint on issues of Consciousness. I find Dualism as easy (logical) to comprehend when I learn to separate my thinking into TWO realms. Money is non-physical. Time is non-physical. And Value is non-physical. What is the VALUE of your house/car? Is it a VIRTUAL number (expressed in money units)? Value is NOT inherent in MATTER (the bricks and mortar). Value is a virtual/mental concept derived from Consciousness. This means Dualism is reality within Economics.

Conclusion: The Philosophy of MATTER vs. MIND is obviously part of the thinking within Economics. The Dualism within Economics produces our Money units, our concept of Time, and our Valuations of goods/products. MATTER consists of physical objects and MIND consists of non-physical concepts. Within the realm of MIND are concepts, words, ideas, imagination, and virtual items. Our money units (dollars) are now virtual items which derive from CONSCIOUSNESS/MIND. Our consumer goods (milk, meat, lumber, etc.) are items of MATTER.

Think of Dualism as our reality in the marketplace. It's what we use as we THINK within Economics. 

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Category 5 Hurricane Brewing (financially)! Landing? Uncertain!

A real estate billionaire is sounding the ALARM that a financial hurricane is brewing! I AGREE!

The issues today are brewing, brewing, brewing...into a category 5 hurricane (financially). The core issues for America are not being resolved. Problems grow daily even as events get delayed. Some of the core issues are the following:

1. Commercial real estate is in free fall (values declining as Cap Rates increase).

2. Residential real estate continues to foster a reduction in 'affordability' for 75% of the buyers.

3. The UAW auto strike is brewing into a clash which will worsen 'affordability' for consumers.

4. The House Budget issues could cause a shut-down of the government within a week (10 days).

5. The southern border issues grow as migrants continue to flood into America (having no resources).

6. The war in Ukraine has no solution (as of today). This could become the #1 issue by the end of 2023.

7. The polarization within our government has no solution as viewpoints are at loggerheads.

A CATEGORY FIVE financial hurricane is brewing/brewing and no-one KNOWS when the landing will occur. My sense is that this landing has started (in some areas) but the manipulations of our central bank may DELAY the seriousness of this landing (for the nation). Money is still available (to most consumers) as prior liquidity is still preventing this Hurricane from Landing. Debt grows and allows this 'landing' to be delayed (temporarily).

When do I think the CRASH will happen? My sense is that it could be within 30 days or it might be delayed for another 90 days. Today, is September 20, 2023. The financial hurricane is obvious to me but my sense is that delay could continue for some 90 days IF our government does not shut down (end of September). If a continuing resolution is agreed to, then we MIGHT witness a delay in this financial HURRICANE. But there can be no solution given our current situation. See the numbers:

www.usdebtclock.org

The issues are MONEY and SPENDING and BORROWING. Borrowing has slowed in our real estate sectors but our builders (Pulte, et al) continue to create speculative housing excess for our markets. I took a drive around Tucson housing developments and noticed huge speculative building continuing. This situation is prevalent in most States. At some point our affordability problems will create this crash in our real estate markets.  The exact date is uncertain, however.

There are two scenarios that could happen. If our government budget issues get temporarily resolved in the next two weeks, this could delay this financial hurricane. If the UAW auto issue gets resolved, this also could delay the crash scenario. Our Fed is keeping interest rates at the 7% plus level and this is slowing buying. Sales in Phoenix have crashed some 60% in the last month. Tucson is also crashing. But builders have lines of credit to continue the game for a few more months.

Eventually, the affordability issue will prevail and demand will dry up. It has started now in many areas of our country. Some 45% of buyers are now first time buyers. Most can not 'afford' a mortgage at the current rates. This affordability issue will be primary going forward. Watch the candidates for election start to focus on this issue. It is obvious that this financial hurricane is brewing and growing in intensity. But it is also impossible to predict a PRECISE date when our financial markets will realize this reality.

My sense, as of today, is that we could witness the coming stock market crash (a leading indicator) within the next 30 days. But it also might get delayed for another 60 or more days if certain situations develop. The government shut down issue and the UAW auto issue are key. There are additional issues which are BREWING that will intensify this financial hurricane. Consumer spending is key and government spending is also key. We live with credit/borrowing as core to financial prosperity. It seems to be ending as I write this missive. At some point the stock market will sense this reality.

When our investors sense that the bubble game of stocks is over, then our real situation will emerge. Then the hurricane will LAND and our media and our leaders will sound the alarm. Nothing is solving any of the above issues. The WAR over in Ukraine is another issue which will influence our markets. I see no ending to this WAR as of today. Russia and the West are at loggerheads and this signals DIRE consequences (eventually). Prepare for a CATEGORY FIVE financial hurricane sometime this year or early in 2024. Nothing is solving these issues. Have a great day and continue to HOPE for positive events emerging!

I am: Donald B. Swenson, Economist/Philosopher, donaldswenson.blogspot.com.

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An Anointed of Yahweh God may become a Messiah but NOT God (in the flesh)! Details!

Christianity confused the average believer with their doctrine that Jesus/Yeshua is the Messiah prophesied in the Old Testament and is therefore also God (in the flesh). This title called Messiah is actually not meant to mean God in the flesh. It is meant to mean an 'anointed' servant of Yahweh God (the Father). Most believers during the life of Yeshua did not view him as God (in the flesh). They viewed him as a Prophet, Teacher, and eventually a Messiah person.

The title, Messiah, was assumed because Yeshua was supposedly born in Bethlehem (David's birth place) and he did many special acts which followers viewed as God-like. But it is obvious to a discerning reader of the Gospels (Mark, Matthew, Luke, and John) that Yeshua was not God (in the flesh). He prayed to the God of Israel and also made many statements that his God was superior (greater) then him. His daily behavior revealed that he read the Torah (Jewish scripture) and that he honored the God of Israel (Yahweh) til his death.

It is logical to assume that his mission and message was Messianic as he promoted the Kingdom (Government) of his Father (Yahweh). His sermon on the mount and his prayer to the Father demonstrates his subservience to his God (the God of Israel). If he were actually God (in the flesh) this would mean that he prayed to himself and that he raised himself from death (after his ordeal on the tree). It would also mean that he KNEW the mind of everyone and that his death was a paradox (in that God does not DIE). All the machinations of the Catholic theologians can not HIDE the obvious behavior of this servant of Yahweh.

For those who hold to a materialist philosophy of life, God would have 'died' on the tree. But this is impossible for a believer. Yeshua died but his 'spirit' was glorified at the point of death (meaning that he died physically but not spiritually). But the idea that if Yeshua was God (in the flesh) this would imply that God died...for anyone holding a 'materialistic' viewpoint of reality. Very confusing for those who try to promote this idea that Yeshua was God (in the flesh). God would have 'died'!

The word Messiah means an 'anointed of God'. Flesh and blood humans can become Messiah but they can not become GOD. God must 'anoint' a person if he/she is to become Messiah. Some prior Messiah person's that had this TITLE while living on our planet were:

1. King David: (He is best known as “a man after God's own heart.” His greatness was due to a combination of factors, namely: providence, courage, divine anointing, his leadership skills, his exploits as a warrior, his psalms that re-echoes humanities emotional struggles, his unparalleled quest for God and his statesmanship as a king/Messiah).

2. King Cyrus: (Cyrus the Great was the founder of the Achaemenid Empire and king of Persia from 559 to 530 BC. He is venerated in the Hebrew Bible as Cyrus the Messiah for conquering Babylon and liberating the Jews from captivity). 

3. KING JESUS:  (Christ the King is a title of Jesus in Christianity. Christianity views Jesus as the prophesied Messiah (Isaiah 53) who also was God (in the flesh) according to the Gospel of John 1:1 and John 8:58. The behavior and sayings of this 'anointed' person, however, support the conclusion that he was NOT God (in the flesh) but a SERVANT/MESSENGER of the God of Israel (Yahweh)).

The writings in scripture can confuse and mislead a reader. I have discovered that all the so-called Gospels describe this Jew from Nazareth somewhat differently. Mark seems to be the most valid description of Yeshua's mission and message IMO. In this writing Yeshua is 'anointed' as a servant of Yahweh at his baptism. After his baptism, Yeshua starts his ministry which was his promotion of this idea that the KINGDOM OF GOD was near. He implied that he wanted to promote this idea for everyone who would listen.

His sermon on the mount and his prayer (example) shows that his ministry was not about himself (i.e., God in the flesh as Christians proclaim) but it was about promoting his God (Yahweh/Father) as King of our universe. Read his prayer example for this clear meaning:

The title, Father, means Yahweh (Hebrew) and/or the God of Israel (Shema). To read this as an example of his being God (in the flesh) does not ring true. Yeshua was a servant Messiah who desired that his God's Kingdom (Government) come to our planet/universe. Was he a Messiah in spirit? It seems rather clear to me that he was. Was he 'anointed' by his God? If the following is valid, then YES!

The Spirit of the Lord God (Yahweh) is upon me implies that Jesus (during his lifetime) was Not God but he could have been a Messiah (in spirit). Unfortunately, he did not fulfill the Messianic writings that imply that a Kingdom of Yahweh is coming to our planet. This Messianic message of Isaiah 2 is yet to be fulfilled. Read the words on our United Nations building in New York. We still await the fulfillment of these words of Yahweh God.

Jews, Muslims, and Christians await the fulfillment of this Prophecy of Isaiah 2. When the next Messiah comes these WORDS will be fulfilled (my view):

A Messiah (of the future) is destined to fulfill these words of Prophecy. Hopefully, soon!

I am: Donald B. Swenson, Economist/Philosopher, donaldswenson.blogspot.com.

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Revelation 4 confirms Monotheism, rejects the Trinity! Yahweh is the ONE Creator on the Throne!

This believer says that Jesus believed in the Trinity. He views one verse in scripture as his authority. He rejects the God of the Jews and the Muslims (as false). He provides no narrative of the behavior of Jesus, while on this planet. He concludes that his Trinity God is our Creator God. Why do I view this believer as deceived? Revelation 4 reveals that there is ONE God on the Throne. There is no Trinity in this VISION of John in Revelation 4. Did Jesus/Yeshua  (while on this planet) pray to the God revealed in John's vision? Did Yeshua (while on this planet) serve this God which John reveals in Revelation 4? My sense is YES. The God of Yeshua/Jesus was the God revealed in Revelation 4, namely Yahweh. Also called the God of Israel (Abraham/Moses/David/Yeshua). This God was/is eternally God! Can a human man be God (in the flesh)?

The above scripture implies, to me, that our Creator God is much more than a human person (man of flesh). God is a transcendent spirit who has no matter (flesh) as his body (per Revelation 4). Matter is what my body is composed of. Revelation 4 implies that God is virtual and/or beyond any material substance. The belief that God became flesh (matter) does not ring true to me. It would imply that  God (a man of flesh) prays to himself...talks to himself as both man and God. It would imply that a God (man) could raise himself from the grave (no outside help). Is this the God that I witness in real life? In the scriptures? I don't think so!

Revelation 4 seems to separate the angels, the Lamb, and 24 elders from the central person on the THRONE. There is only ONE person on the spiritual/virtual throne in Revelation 4. I witness no Trinity on the Throne. An overview of this throne provides the evidence.

It appears that the Lamb (Lion of Judah in this scripture) is separate from the Throne of Yahweh/Father. This Lamb is between the throne and the four living angels and among the 24 elders. The Lamb is not our Creator God as referenced in chapter 4. It appears that our Creator God allowed this Lamb (Lion of Judah) to enter the Throne room and receive the Scroll. This implies, to me, that there is no Trinity God on this Throne in Revelation 4. There is ONE God/ONE Creator. Yahweh must be this God! There is no FACE to witness as this is what scripture says. God's image is not revealed. We must worship this God without a mental image. Can anyone do this easily? My sense is that it would take 'faith' to worship this God!

History reveals that the Trinity doctrine developed as official dogma at the Council of Nicaea in 325 A.D. Yeshua never approved this doctrine as he died in 33 A.D. His view of the Father (also called Yahweh in Hebrew) was that which derived from the Jewish Torah. Hear O' Israel the LORD our God is ONE LORD! Yeshua believed in Monotheism (as do most Jews and Muslims). Christians created the Trinity doctrine so that Jesus could be worshiped as God (equal with Yahweh/Father). I do not accept this Catholic doctrine.

The God who rules our planet is not a prior human being (as professed by most Christians). He did not leave his virtual/transcendent throne to live on planet Earth for a brief period. This seems like a PAGAN belief to me. The Trinity idea derived from prior Pagan beliefs. 

 

A Pope must relish this pagan idea called the Trinity. Why? None can discern what it means? It's a mystery within a riddle within a pagan myth. Wow! No human can discern its logic! I don't think I want this as part of my belief system!

Revelation 4 seems like a vision from a believer who understood spiritual reality. John wrote down this vision on the Isle of Patmos, around 95 A.D. He apparently received this vision from Yahweh, via the glorified Yeshua, via an Angel. I find this vision relevant for my beliefs!

Additional evidence on the nature of our Creator God can be found in the Old Testament books of Isaiah 6 and Ezekiel 1. These words seem to confirm the words in Revelation 4. Have a great day! I am: Donald B. Swenson, Economist/Philosopher, donaldswenson.blogspot.com.

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Christian 'Idolatry' Emerged Gradually After Death Of Yeshua! Ebionites were an Exception! Details!

It seems obvious to me that Yeshua's character and his beliefs changed (were altered) substantially AFTER his death (say) 33 A.D. Prior to his death Yeshua was a Torah believing Jew (of Aramaic culture) who believed that his God, Yahweh, had chosen him to be a Jewish Messiah. He started his ministry after his baptism/epiphany. His mentor was likely John the Baptist, until John died via beheading under Herod Antipas. Yeshua's ministry then began with his teachings.

Yeshua's ministry was meant to promote the Kingdom of his God, Yahweh. He called some 70 disciples which helped him with his ministry. This ministry lasted some 1 - 3 years (no-one knows the full details). But his ministry ended with his trial and crucifixion. After his death, numerous sects and beliefs emerged. Various perceptions and beliefs developed within the area of historical Israel. One of sects which emerged was called the Ebionites. This sect even had their own Gospel (scripture). Another sect (similar) were the Nazarenes!

Many Jewish/Christian believers (sects) viewed Yeshua as fully human (not Deity) and born of Joseph and Mary (naturally). They did not believe in the 'virgin birth' or Paul's salvation doctrines. In fact, many viewed Paul as a FALSE prophet (a Heretic). The choice of the Ebionites (for a leader) was the brother of Yeshua, James. James started the Jerusalem church after Yeshua died and the Ebionites agreed with the teachings of James (mostly). James lived and preached until around 62 A.D. His following gradually died as the church in Rome became dominant. 

The BIG event which gradually changed the beliefs of many followers of Yeshua (after his death) was the DESTRUCTION of the TEMPLE complex in Jerusalem. Yeshua had prophesied that this TEMPLE of YAHWEH would be destroyed completely. When this happened in 70 A.D. (some 37 years after Yeshua's death), believers fled the scene...some went to Jordan and others hid in this enclave called Pella. There were some 20 - 30 different sects which emerged after Yeshua's death (some say more). The message to understand is that there was no ORTHODOX church at this time.

Some three years after Yeshua's death, this evangelist, called Paul of Tarsus, emerged and started his ministry of Salvation via the 'blood' of this Messiah person, Yeshua/Jesus). Believers could achieve 'atonement' (forgiveness of all sins) as Paul taught that the glorified Yeshua paid the PRICE for anyone who would bow to his teaching of salvation via the 'blood' (death) of this Messiah from Nazareth. Paul taught that without the shedding of 'blood' there is no forgiveness of one's sins. Where did Paul get his gospel? It appears from his vision experience while on the road to Damascus. 

This NEW GOSPEL which emerged from the teachings of Paul of Tarsus CHANGED completely the teachings of the historical Yeshua. Yeshua desired the Kingdom of his God and he viewed himself as a faithful SERVANT of his God, Yahweh (who adopted him as a Messiah person at his baptism). The Ebionites (and other sects) viewed Yeshua as a Messiah person who was a natural born Jew from Nazareth with this Kingdom gospel as his core teaching. The Gospel/sermon on the Mount demonstrated the teachings of Yeshua on this Kingdom concept.

Yeshua's teachings were about how to understand Yahweh's (his God's) law and his core teaching (prayer) which he wanted each believer to internalize demonstrated his beliefs. This prayer is key to the Gospel which Yeshua taught during his brief lifetime (and ministry). I repeat this prayer on a regular basis as it conveys the core teachings of this Messiah person (messenger of Yahweh). The words of this prayer are instructive if you think about these WORDS. Here are the core words (ideas) which reveal the teaching of this Messiah person, Yeshua.

Ignore the image (photo) as this is a reconstruction (image) which is rather deceptive and inappropriate. Yeshua was an Aramaic Jew who did not look like a blue eyed American (as shown above). Read the WORDS, however! The words reveal his thinking and his core beliefs.

Yeshua was an Aramaic Jew from Nazareth who probably looked like this image on the left!

After the Destruction of the Jewish Temple in 70 A.D. many believers felt that the God of Israel had disowned his chosen Jews (Israelites) as their CENTRAL Temple Complex and Sanctuary were destroyed by Titus. The Romans had destroyed the Jewish complex (some 2 million dead) and the many Jewish/Christian believers fled the scene to Jordan and to Pella. Gradually, a NEW belief system emerged and this belief system was canonized after the Council of Nicaea in 325 A.D. Christians emerged as the STATE religion after the days of King Constantine the Great who promoted this religion as official for all believers.

In time a Central Christian body of believers emerged in Rome, Italy. This body created a POPE as the Vicar of the glorified Yeshua/Christ to serve as a god person (leader) for all believers. The Catholic POPE emerged as the reference point for all TRUTH and tradition. His words were viewed as direct words from the now glorified Yeshua/Christ who was supposedly residing at the right-hand side of Yahweh in the heavens. Today, our global POPE is called Pope Francis!

In time a canon of scripture was created which became official scripture for this Centralized Church group in Rome. Some 27 books called the New Testament were canonized and viewed as the official (orthodoxy) TRUTH for all believers. Some time around 393 A.D. and after the 27 books of the New Testament emerged as official documents. The common man did not really read these writings until much later. The Tyndale Bible emerged around 1534 A.D. This believer/translator was later burned at the stake for trying to flaunt the official hierarchy and their control system over believers.

The history of our Christian religion is filled with episodes of condemnation by the centralized authorities who desired ONE truth for everyone to believe. All this control ended (somewhat) with the Protestant Reformation after Luther's 95 theses in 1517 A.D. denouncing the Centralized Roman system of control (including the Pope). Gradually, a new theology emerged with scripture as the central reference point for TRUTH. All this has now ended (mostly) as we have entered the END TIMES for this Church Age.

Today, beliefs are eclectic and diverse within all religions. Truth is a point of view. Interpretations are derived by groups who can not agree on many of the core doctrines. Jews differ from Evangelicals. Evangelicals differ from mainline denominations. Some 4,000 different denominations have emerged (some say many more) which all differ in various degrees. Some hold firm to this Trinity doctrine and others have abandoned this doctrine. Jews and Muslims do not agree with most Christians.

All this points to the reality that we are living in the END TIMES (for religion and politics). Chaos is emerging as no single body of believers can agree on TRUTH. The Pope still wants to control the TRUTH for his 1.2 billion followers. But fragmentation is developing in this Catholic religion as it is in ALL religions. All this points to the reality that we are LIVING in the END of the END TIMES. A NEW model for our planet is needed. Truth is now subjective and people follow their own set of beliefs. The organized/centralized bodies are fragmenting.

My view is that we need to get back to the God of Israel as a core philosophy. This God was the creator of our planet IMO and still rules as our Higher Power within the consciousness of most believers. This Creator God was called Yahweh during the lifetime of our last Messiah (Yeshua). This Creator God is revealed in the book of Revelation, Chapter 4. Is this Creator God still viable and acting as Ruler over our universe/planet? My sense is YES! The Kingdom (Government) of this Creator God is emerging. My viewpoint! Think for yourself!

This scientist (non-believer) has it right IMO. The END is 'nye' for both believers and non-believers!

The Church Age started in 33 A.D. and it could end in 2023 -2030. A New model will then be necessary! Are we now in a transition period?

My sense is that all religion and/or the church age ends as our Creator God emerges as King over this universe/planet. Real freedom, justice, and happiness can then emerge for the planet! Is this reality or fantasy? You will need to consider this for yourself! The above is my viewpoint!

I am: Donald B. Swenson, Economist/Philosopher, donaldswenson.blogspot.com

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Jesus/Yeshua worshiped YAHWEH (during his lifetime) - but most Christians worship Jesus! Is this logical?

Some thirteen letters attributed to Paul have led Christianity astray. He did not continue the core Gospel of Yeshua/Jesus which was the Kingdom of God (Yahweh God)! He changed the Gospel to a Salvation from Sin message!

It seems clear, to me, that the behavior of Yeshua/Jesus during his lifetime reveals his obvious subservience to a Higher Power (namely the God of Israel)! The Catholic religion, however, created a New Testament and scripture which confused believers and rejected the God of the Old Testament. The Trinity doctrine was a key culprit in this endeavor.

This image gives a believer the impression that Jesus and Yahweh are equal and both God! How can this be Monotheism? The Trinity doctrine needs to be abandoned. 

It seems clear to me as I read scripture and history that this Jew from Nazareth did worship a Higher Power. This Higher Power is called Father in the New Testament but the Hebrew name for Father God was Yahweh. The Temple facility in Jerusalem was the place of worship for Jesus/Yeshua while he lived on our planet (say from 4 B.C. to 33 A.D.). His loyalty during this time period was to his God, Yahweh. His special gifts and talents derived from his Higher Power (Source). This seems logical and scriptural.

But the religion which I grew up with was called Christian (a Swedish Lutheran denomination). This church promulgated the person, Jew, namely Jesus as the one to worship. No mention was made that Jesus was fully human, a Jew from the tribe of Judah, who actually worshiped his God, called Yahweh (in Hebrew). No mention was made that this Jew from Nazareth worshiped the God of Israel, namely Yahweh. My Swedish Lutheran denomination (typical of most Christian denominations) viewed Jesus as the central person due worship and honor. Yahweh was totally ignored!

The God of Israel, Yahweh, was usually called Father (but he was not part of a Trinity of god person's) during the life of Yeshua/Jesus. I never read the personal Hebrew name of God, Yahweh, in my King James Bible (or any of the other translations) which I read during my youth. It was much later in my study and research that I realized the real reason's for these omissions/confusions. One reason was this idea called Salvation from Sin. The message of my Lutheran denomination centered their ministry on this New Testament gospel idea (called being SAVED from sin). This was the core issue for Lutherans and Christians. It was all about the 'blood' and being SAVED from sin!

But as I studied and learned about the history of Judaism and Christianity, I became informed on many new ideas which were obfuscated during my early years of learning. I learned that this Jew from Nazareth actually had a God which he worshiped and followed. This God was called the God of Israel. This God had a personal name, Yahweh (in Hebrew). In English, the word Jehovah was used as God's personal name. I also learned (over time) that there were serious divisions between Judaism and Christianity. It all centered around this idea that the Gospel of Jesus was a replacement for the old covenant within Judaism (the Abrahamic covenant).

The 13 letters of Paul in the New Testament were core to these beliefs within Christianity IMO. The Catholic church was also central in promulgating all these Christian doctrines which I was encouraged to BELIEVE (as TRUTH). My Lutheran denomination was based upon many of the teachings of Martin Luther. But Martin's beliefs derived from the history of the Catholic religion which formed the many doctrines which my Lutheran denomination had adopted. I learned that Martin was rather ANTI-Jewish in his theology. He seriously disliked Jews. He seemed to believe that his doctrines had REPLACED the original Jewish beliefs in the Old Testament.

But my reading of scripture gradually led me to the viewpoint that much of Martin's beliefs (and all Christians) were seriously misplaced and confused. The Christian beliefs mostly ignored the God of Israel as presented in the Old Testament (Covenant) and adopted a New viewpoint centered around select teachings of this Jew from Nazareth, called Jesus/Yeshua. This Jew, fully human, was the central focus for most Christians. The many teachings of this Jew were confusing and contradictory (to me)...as presented in this New Testament. The Gospels were rather contradictory (when compared).

But gradually I learned to think for myself and this led me to reject many of the teachings of my original Christian denomination (the Swedish Covenant Church). The idea that Jesus/Yeshua was God (equal with the God of Israel, Yahweh, did not register as valid logic). I read that this Jew was fully human during his lifetime and that this Jew also viewed his God as superior to himself. This was logical as this Jew did PRAY to a Higher Power (Source) other than himself. He also said many times that he desired to do the WILL of his God (called the Father in this New Testament scripture). His behavior was that of a servant, not that of God Almighty!

When this person was tried and suffered in the Garden of Gethsamene prior to his death, he did BOW down and PRAY to his God (presumably this God was the God of Israel). Jesus/Yeshua said 'not my WILL but thine be done'. This, to me, is an obvious admission of subservience to his God, the God of Israel (who he probably called Yahweh). Yeshua was Aramaic in his culture and he did not speak any English. He most likely spoke Aramaic and also Hebrew (some say also Greek). But Yeshua did NOT speak English! The Aramaic words, eli eli, lama sabachthani (spoken by Jesus/Yeshua on the tree) do suggest that this Jew was Aramaic. It also portrays a mindset of subservience.

This Jew obviously did not worship HIMSELF (as many Christians maintain). The logic of this Hypostatic Union idea is totally bogus IMO. A human being can not act as BOTH GOD and man (simultaneously). This, to me, is bogus thinking and it also is invalid when I read a narrative of this Jew's behavior. This Jew honored his God, Yahweh, and this to me is obvious as I read scripture today. Yeshua did attend the Temple in Jerusalem during his lifetime and he obviously honored his God and his scripture (the Torah). He was a Jew who had submitted to his God.

Is it time for Christians to rethink their many illogical beliefs? I think so! If I can learn from study and research so can YOU. Do your own homework and then let logic replace Deception and Confusion. Today we have mostly deception and confusion within this Christian religion which started with the death and glorification of Yeshua/Jesus. Yes, this Jew was glorified. He did ascend to his God. He is currently residing at the right hand side of his God. But Yahweh sits on the THRONE (I assume Revelation 4 is valid). I also find Exodus 34 as instructive on the issue of who is God over planet Earth! Read it for yourself!

The God of Israel seems to be on the Throne in Revelation 4. Take the time to study this on your own! There is no Trinity in this scripture.

God's face is hidden. This is the choice of our God of Israel. Read Exodus 34 for understanding!

It is the glorified Yeshua (now living within virtual reality/in heaven) that is given PERMISSION to open the seven sealed SCROLL. He gets this scroll from Yahweh (who sits on the Throne)!

John, on Patmos, wept prior to Yahweh's decision to allow Yeshua to OPEN the Scroll. But this decision was allowed (so it seems) and this means the SEALS will open soon!

The original Gospel of Yeshua (after his baptism) was a message of the coming Kingdom! This Gospel is unfinished as of today! The Kingdom of Yahweh God is the New Model for planet Earth IMO!

I am: Donald B. Swenson, Economist/Philsopher, donaldswenson.blogspot.com.

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When will the Ukraine/Russia WAR end? My view!

This war over in the Ukraine area is unlikely to end until America's leader chooses to stop the continuing military hardware and $ which allow this war to continue. It is obvious, to me, that this war is a PROXY war that America desires to continue indefinitely (as of now). Biden is the current culprit as he hates Putin and he thinks the Ukraine military can continue this war indefinitely. It's shameful behavior by our American policy makers IMO.

Thousands of innocent Russian and Ukrainian military are dying as well as thousands of civilians. The nation of Ukraine is being decimated as a consequence of this continuing needless war. Can this proxy war create a winning outcome for Ukraine? I say absolutely NO. Russia will not bow to Biden's desire to create a uni-polar world system. The issues are much more than military issues. The core issue is how our world system is governed.

Russia has a security interest which challenges the desires of America and NATO. Russia can not allow Ukraine to serve as a PROXY for NATO'S expansion to the border of Russia. The big issue is this concept of HOW our world would be governed. America (under Biden) desires a uni-polar world system with America in control of all core policy issues. This is totally anathema to the interests of Russia. China also does not desire America's concept of a uni-polar world system.

Both Russia and China desire a multi-polar world system. The problem with a uni-polar system is that truth is determined by the leaders who control the system. It is obvious, to me, that America and NATO desire to be in CONTROL of world policy issues. We live in a world where leaders desire that THEIR policies be mandated for the entire planet. If this is going to happen, it means that those in CONTROL must determine the outcomes. Do the policy makers of Russia/China view our world as America views the world?

My sense is that we live with leaders who differ on worldviews for the planet. As I write America has been mostly in CONTROL of policy issues since the end of World War II. America has had the RESERVE currency for the planet (mostly) and this has allowed America to spend into infinity for policies that favor America (and the West). Money rules over all policy issues and America has HAD control over the world's money system. Why is the BRICS system emerging today? Is it because BRICS members desire a different set of policy decisions for the planet? I think so!

Leaders have different worldviews on issues of global policy. Biden has made it clear that he favors a world where America continues to RULE the planet. America has some 600 - 800 military bases on the planet so that she can continue this RULE. Russia and China recognize this reality and want this situation to CHANGE. Putin and Xi (and others) want a multi-polar world system where each major nation can survive as an independent entity. America and the West view this mindset as a contradiction to THEIR continuing rule. 

Today, the United Nations wants to enforce an AGENDA (called Agenda 2030) which forces all nations to bow to their policies and goals. Back in 2015 most nations voted for this Agenda. Pope Francis was at the U.N. in September of 2015 to bless this new AGENDA 2030. Then in January of 2016, this Agenda was made official for the planet. But Putin and Xi (among others) have concluded that this Agenda would create a uni-polar world system with America in total CONTROL. They now view this as anathema to their interests!

The new mindset that is emerging for the world is a MULTI-POLAR world system with three and/or many new CENTERS of control over key policy issues for the planet. The idea that AMERICA'S worldview (now controlled by the Biden administration) is not being accepted as a viable MODEL for our planet. The emerging consensus is the need for a MULTI-POLAR world system and with many centers of control. This is anathema to the interests of America and the West. Control is the key concept that is at issue!

Who will CONTROL the decision making for the planet? That is the BIG issue for our leaders. The G-20 is mostly a WESTERN group of leaders. The BRICS is mostly an EASTERN group of leaders. It now looks like we have a DUAL control system for the planet. America can not win (given this situation) as the FORCES within the EASTERN block can prevent this outcome from emerging. Is the Ukraine/Russia war situation part of this philosophical battle? I think so!

What we really need are NEW leaders with a different VISION for our planet. We live on a planet (in space) with some 8 billion citizens. We all have different viewpoints and beliefs. Can either of the MODELS being offered us WORK for the planet? My sense is absolutely NO. Neither the uni-polar world of Biden and his set of leaders or the multi-polar world of Putin and his set of leaders will work for the planet. We actually NEED a different model for our planet. You know my worldview! 

Only the Kingdom Age can solve the many conflicting issues which face this planet. We need a BIGGER and more comprehensive VISION for this planet. If freedom, justice, and peace is to emerge we need to think in terms of a NEW MODEL for our planet. The Biden model (this uni-polar concept) and the Putin model (this multi-polar concept) can not WORK for the 8 billion citizens on this planet. The problem is that we all want FREEDOM and JUSTICE for the many. There is only ONE alternative IMO.

Think of creating the KINGDOM model for our planet. God, our Creator, must RULE. The rule of Biden, Putin, Xi, and all the others must submit to this HIGHER AUTHORITY. That is my worldview. Think for yourself on these issues. My sense is that we are now heading for a major ECONOMIC crisis for this planet. This coming crisis can serve as a catalyst for meaningful change to a NEW MODEL for our planet. Have a great days and watch events as they emerge.

It appears that events happen (invisibly/spiritually) and we comprehend these events after the fact! This implies that man is NOT in control of events on this planet! Amazing!

Does this image from prophecy portend an END to man's governments? That is my sense! Man's rule will END when the Kingdom Model is installed. God, apparently, will bring this result for our planet when the TIME is appropriate! Hopefully SOON!

I am: Donald B. Swenson, Economist/Philosopher, donaldswenson.blogspot.com.

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What is the PERSONAL name of our Planet's Creator? Does anyone KNOW?

Nobody knows but my sense is that our Creator God (the Logos) may know! What do you think?

Is there a Higher Power which rules over this planet/universe? My sense is absolutely! What is this spirit's personal 'name'? That is the mission of today's missive.

As I look up to the skies, I witness real 'intelligence' behind the scene. It seems obvious to me that a Higher Power resides behind the observations which I make. The objects I witness (Sun, Moon, Galaxies, Earth, Animals, People) proclaim that some 'intelligence' or some great architect must be a reality to consider.  It was NOT a human being IMO. We have many 'titles' for this Higher Power/Architect. Some of the common 'titles' (not a personal name) are the following:

1. Creator

2. Lord

3. Most High God

4. Elohim

5. Ancient of Days

6. Sovereign King

7. Architect of the Universe

8. Father God

All the above 'titles' do not give me a PERSONAL name for this Higher Power, however. Based on history it would appear that this Source does have a personal name(s). A personal 'name' is important so that I can give due credit to this Higher Power which governs our planet (and universe). Titles are mere identity marks. When I read scripture the following personal 'names' are presented for my consideration:

1. HaShem (this is a short name for the tetragrammton)

2. Yahweh (the personal name of God in Hebrew)

3. Jehovah (a personal name of God in English)

4. I AM that I AM (the name of God given to Moses)

My reading of history confirms to me that any personal 'name' gives special meaning to this Higher Power (his/her reality). History also confirms that most human beings DO NOT apply any special name to this Source. Many Christians have exalted this Messiah person, Jesus/Yeshua, to Godhood. But this exaltation does not seem valid to me. A prior human Jew (fully human) can not act as our Creator God (IMO). In other words, a 'created' being can not also be THE CREATOR (simultaneously). This makes no logical sense to me. Can a human man be God Almighty?

History reveals that a personal God did perform special acts for these people which we call the JEWS. The exit (freedom) from Egypt is the key act which a personal God performed for these people IMO.  Actually, the Jews are merely ONE tribe within a greater collection of tribes called Israelites. Some 12 tribes of Israel did adopt this Higher Power, called Yahweh, as their God (today Jews use the word HaShem in lieu of Yahweh). The personal name, Yahweh, is viewed by many Jews as too special (its called the tetragrammaton). This term has no vowels (only YHWH). Today, scholars accept the personal name Yahweh as a valid name for the tetragammaton.

When this Messiah person, Jesus/Yeshua, was born (sometime around 4 B.C.) this Jew did special acts that were viewed as God like to many. After this Jew died (sometime around 33 A.D.) followers exalted this Jew to Godhood (gradually and eventually totally). This happened as these followers believed that this Jew was glorified and then ascended to his God (the Father) after his physical death. This belief created a new covenant and a new religion which eventually became the Christian religion. All this was confirmed by Roman Catholic theologians and via special conferences (the big one being the Council of Nicaea in 325 A.D.).

Gradually, over time, this special Jew person, called Yeshua in Hebrew (while living) and Jesus in English (by the Catholic Church), became an EXALTED person within the spiritual realm to worship as God and also as our Creator. At Nicaea (325 A.D.), this person was elevated to an EQUAL with the Old Testament God, Yahweh (also called the Father by these new believers). Gradually, a huge Catholic Church emerged with a Pope and Bishops representing a new set of theological beliefs (doctrines) for believers to accept. This Catholic Church created a New Testament Bible and a special canon (accepted scripture) for members to accept as absolute truth. 

Christianity (after Nicaea) was now a growing belief system for planet Earth. It all started with some 20 serious followers (after the death of Yeshua). These believers assumed that this Jew was our Messiah person (who was glorified within the spiritual realm/our inner consciousness). This belief then grew (over time) to millions of new believers as the traditional Jewish belief system was mostly abandoned by the many (after the DESTRUCTION of the Jewish Temple in 70 A.D. by the Romans). This destruction of the historical 2nd Temple of Yahweh ( located in Jerusalem) created a belief that God (Yahweh of the Old Testament) was changing his goals and purpose for mankind. He was essentially replacing Judaism with a new belief system called Christianity.

The historical Jews believed that their Messiah person would fully LIBERATE them from Roman rule and establish a new KINGDOM for all Israelites. Actually, the original gospel of Yeshua (this Jew from Nazareth) did proclaim that a New Kingdom was arriving during his lifetime. When this idea was squashed by the complete Destruction of the House of Yahweh (called the 2nd Temple) this new religion (called The Way/Christianity) emerged (gradually) as the REPLACEMENT for historical Judaism. Jews were now being marginalized (politically and religiously) as being LESS than God's real servants (by many believers). The Temple's destruction was clear evidence of rejection!

As the years passed a New Gospel (religion) emerged which fully exalted this dead Jew from Nazareth (now believed to be Deity as he had 'appeared' to select followers as a resurrected person). Gradually, this new religion grew and prospered with the evangelization efforts of another Jew from Tarsus, called Saul (later Paul). The historical beliefs of the orthodox Jews (prior to Paul) were mostly discarded as irrelevant for this NEW GOSPEL of Salvation proclaimed by this new group of believers. Salvation (from one's SIN) was the NEW GOSPEL for this new religion called Christianity. Get yourself SAVED was the message for believers. Saved was accomplished by this newly exalted (glorified) person called Jesus Christ (now at the right-hand side of Authority in heaven)!

The historical Yahweh was gradually REPLACED (as the ONE/only God) with a new TRINITY doctrine to cement these new beliefs. The Jewish, Yahweh, now became the Christian Jesus Christ. All this was later called REPLACEMENT theology by the Catholic/Protestant churches. The cement for these new beliefs centered on this TRINITY doctrine (three god persons being ONE Godhead). It all seemed logical and true to these Christian believers (who followed the dictates from their headquarters/ROME). Some two thousand years of Christian doctrines and beliefs continue today within some 4,000 different denominations. But it's all ending with our End-times events now in progress. Apostasy is now in place for most of these 4,000 Christian denominations.

A new set of End Time beliefs are now being promulgated which ENDS (essentially) the so-called Church Age (Christianity) as these Church Age believers get RAPTURED (bodily) into the clouds above (pursuant to their scriptural interpretations). This Rapture concept is the new doctrine which allows all these Replacement believers (Christians) to escape any serious TRIBULATION of the real God which is now reemerging back into the situation. This real God is the God of the historical Jews (Israelites) called Yahweh (who now reemerges as the God of planet Earth). All the prior doctrines are being abandoned (gradually) with this escape theology (called the Rapture of the Church). It all seems like a fantasy set of beliefs to me. But who knows? Beliefs are powerful ideas!

The so-called Christian belief system is crumbling IMO and church attendance is waning. Fights over valid end-times prophecy is happening within this crumbling church edifice. Who will get raptured? When will the tribulation start? When does the Anti-Christ arrive? When will Armageddon finalize all events? The interpretations are endless and diverse. Who has the valid information for all these believers who thought that their Messiah was God Almighty and their SOLE salvation from sin was this Jew from Nazareth? Many are now abandoning this historical Jew for a 2nd Coming Jew. Yes, a 2nd Coming Jew is now assumed within the core doctrines of these Christian thinkers!

The new concept is that a 2nd coming of this Jew from Nazareth will happen in the near future (probably today). This Jew (now glorified) and living within the spiritual realm (next to Yahweh God) will descend from his position of prominence and SAVE all these Christians (the special ones) via a bodily rapture into the CLOUDS above. Christians are WAITING patiently for this rapture event to happen (any day now). When this event happens (they say) then the real TRIBULATION (Jacob's Trouble) will develop for everyone else. You can I can then experience total chaos on this planet as we WATCH the special ones ASCEND into the clouds above! It's all amazing and yet believed by many!

It appears that BELIEFS are key to ones worldview. Personally, I view the above rapture beliefs and the Deity beliefs of my Christian friends as pure fantasy. I view these beliefs as invalid logic and invalid interpretations of Holy Scripture. But who knows? My beliefs are merely my assumptions about reality. I must accept all beliefs even as I REJECT those beliefs which I find questionable. I imagine that you must do likewise. Anyway, we are living in INTERESTING times. Events will happen and then I can digest these events for myself. This missive is merely my set of beliefs and ASSUMPTIONS. I am human and therefore fallible! Have a great day!

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