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. 

Evil Events: is there an 'invisible' cause? Let's Review!

The recent attempt to assassinate Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania brings attention to this concept we call EVIL. Is there evil on planet Earth? Who might be behind this mindset/thinking which has prevailed since the dawn of mankind? Many believers and some atheists think that there is some evil entity which operates behind the scenes. I was introduced to this concept in my youth when my parents and relatives claimed that the God of this World/Planet is this invisible entity whom we call SATAN.

The idea is that Satan (this evil entity) runs planet Earth from behind the scenes via his hoard of demon spirits. Evil started with Cain killing Able and this problem (of evil) has prevailed for the past 6,000 years (give or take). If Satan is really the God of this World, then this implies that Satan is a power SUPERIOR to man. This entity (say a person) can 'influence' me/you via his spirit as it acts upon our 'consciousness'. I (you) are not aware of this 'influence' (generally) as this source is invisible to our five senses.

If this is valid thinking, then there is NO solution to this event called EVIL until this invisible SOURCE is removed from his power of 'influence'. Some counter SOURCE must remove Satan and his hoard of demons from their ability to 'influence' the 'consciousness' of mankind. Who might this counter SOURCE be? According to prophecy this counter SOURCE is a Messiah person who arrives to nullify the ability of Satan to continue his RULE. Do we now need a Messiah person to arrive so that mankind can rid this EVIL force from planet Earth (at least for a season)?

My sense is absolutely! You and I cannot rid the planet from this evil force/source via our own effort. Since this force/source is invisible we need another invisible source (more powerful) to eliminate evil from planet Earth. The obvious SOURCE which is more powerful is God Almighty. Father God is this SOURCE IMO which can eliminate evil (the influence) from our invisible 'consciousness'. That is my philosophy/worldview. Satan is obviously the TEMPORARY God of this World and there is only ONE source which can eliminate this EVIL influence from planet Earth.

God Almighty must send his chosen Messiah to rid the world of this evil 'influence'. Satan must be dethroned from his RULE over planet Earth. This can only happen with the 'intervention' of our HIGHER POWER (God Almighty). Satan has 'temporary' permission to rule this planet. This 'temporary' permission can END if God Almighty chooses to end this rule. Evil (the influence) could END if Father God intervenes (via his Messiah) and ends Satan's rule. According to my reading of Prophecy, this event WILL happen. My sense is that if could happen rather SOON.

If Prophecy is valid (I think it is) then we could witness the coming of a new Messiah with the authority to remove Satan as the ruler of planet Earth. The real Authority over planet Earth is Father God. Both Trump and Biden are appealing to this higher authority with their current rhetoric. Biden says that ONLY the Lord Almighty can remove his desire to seek a second term as our President. Trump claims that it was God (whoever this is in his mind) that saved him from the assassination attempt. So both our candidates for President imply that there is a HIGHER AUTHORITY governing this planet.

I personally agree with both Biden and Trump. This Higher Authority is God Almighty...also called Father God/Yahweh/Jehovah...the I AM that I AM. This I AM source is real and ruling planet Earth as I write this missive. I am not God. You are not God. No person on our planet (now some 8.1 billion) can assume the role of GOD. Our politicians can PLAY GOD with their actions and thinking. But this is far from BEING GOD. We have only ONE God for planet Earth. This SOURCE is invisible and without an IMAGE. We recognize this invisible source as we reflect inward via our consciousness.

As I write some 80% of mankind seems to recognize some invisible source as their God. Christians, Muslims, Jews, and others all recognize some SOURCE as greater than themselves. This means that you and I are not in CONTROL of events on this planet. We are mere AGENTS of a Higher Authority. I call this authority our POTTER. This makes us 'the clay'...without any power to act as GOD. I did not choose to be born on this planet and I assume you also did not choose to be born. This means we are acting out our program given to us by our POTTER (unknowingly). Amazing!

Yes, there is EVIL on this planet as I write. This EVIL, however, is 'temporary' as Father God plans to eliminate this evil at some point (my view). Precisely when is unknown to mankind. But my sense is that prophecy is valid and this gives us a 'clue' to what is coming down the road. A Messiah person is coming to planet Earth (chosen by God Almighty) to rid the planet of SATAN (at least for a season). When this happens, our world citizens will become morally more righteous...with desires that promote justice and freedom for everyone. 

That is my perspective/worldview on the issue of EVIL and its elimination. Think for yourself to discern your own perspective! The attempt by Thomas Matthew Crooks to assassinate Donald Trump, a Presidential candidate, is obviously an EVIL event. Evil is ruling this planet for now. But if Satan is removed, then a NEW WORLD will emerge! I call this NEW WORLD the Kingdom of Father God! Give these ideas some reflection at your leisure. 

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

NATO and WEST to escalate WAR with Russia/Ukraine! Danger Ahead!

The NATO Summit has revealed that the WEST is soon to escalate the war with Putin/Russia and allow Zelenskyy to bomb targets deep into Russian territory. The mindset is to allow Kiev/Zelenskyy and his military to start a new campaign of terror for Putin and the Russian military. The mindset of leaders in Germany, Great Britain, and NATO (and soon Biden) is to attempt to WIN the war so that Putin and his cabal LOSE. Is this insanity or what?

This mindset (of NATO and the West) is certain to cause more destruction, killing of innocents, and a greater war for the world. I view these warmongers as promoting an INSANE policy as this mindset will certainly lead to WW III and the destruction of the entire political system on this planet. We will soon be heading directly for Armageddon (the final battle) as Russia and her allies will not back down as Biden and the WEST assumes.

Russia is backed by China (Xi), Iran (their new leader), North Korea (Kim) and many nations in Africa and Asia. There is no chance IMO that this mindset of trying to WIN this war...is valid thinking. Chaos and more conflict is the result of this WAR mindset that has emerged from the recent NATO Summit. In reality, this war is a NO-WIN situation. Neither side can assume that the other will back down. This leads to a LOSE/LOSE outcome (given our nuclear situation) as more killing will prove futile for all these warmongers.

I view these leaders as mentally insane and deranged. Biden is supposedly the leader of the West and Putin is the leader of the East. The mindset of Putin and his allies is a Multi-polar world system and this means that Biden's Uni-polar mindset cannot be accepted. It is now obvious that this escalation of the war (by targeting venues deep within Russian territory) will not bring either side a WIN. The whole strategy is insanity 101. I mostly blame the WEST (Biden and his coalition) as they will start this escalation (with Zelenskyy/Ukraine as the proxy). It's all shameful and a form of politcal insanity.

We need NEW leaders in both the WEST and the EAST. But it is the WEST which is starting this escalation mindset. More weapons will be sent to Ukraine and their leader, Zelenskyy. These weapons will have the capability to TARGET various venues DEEP within Russia (so as to prevent Russian counter attacks). From Putin's point-of-view this is unwarranted escalation and this means a counter escalation by Putin and his allies. China, Iran, and North Korea will come to the aid of Russia (as will many other BRICS countries). This means that the WESTERN mindset of escalation cannot work. There will be NO win for Zelenskyy and/or his backers...is my opinion.

I am sorry to report these findings. We seriously need new leaders with a different mindset for resolving international disputes. As I write, this politician from Hungary, Victor Orban, is traveling to Florida to meet with Donald Trump. Victor has recently met with Xi (in China) and Putin (in Russia). He desires to deescalate this war and I commend him for these efforts. But the core leaders above are ignoring any peaceful negotiation and promoting a NO WIN escalation of military might. This, to me, is insanity 101. The result of the WEST'S mindset is more killing and destruction.

The real battle for this planet is over political control of the planet. The WEST is seeking control via their Agenda 2030 program and their concept of a Uni-polar world system (under the control of the WEST). The EAST has a different political worldview. Their mindset is to promote a Multi-polar world system with the USA as merely one nation of many. The America Empire is disliked as it has forced many nations to bow to the 'rules based' ideas of the WEST.

This 'rules based' idea is nothing but a metaphor for Biden (and his coalition) to dictate policies to the entire planet. Rules will originate with the leaders of the WEST and then be IMPOSED upon the entire planet (all nations). The American Empire will become the Babylon of the world (this is what seems to be developing). Babylon the Great (as recorded in Revelation) is precisely what America wants for the planet. Father God is warning us that this mindset is destined for total DESTRUCTION. That's why I call the mindset of escalation a form of political 'insanity'.

As people of the planet, with no control over these issues (now emerging), we need to become informed and find ways to reject this thinking of our warmonger leaders. By becoming informed and knowledgable we can gradually elect NEW leaders with a peaceful mindset...who reject war as the solution to political differences. Freedom should be the mindset of our leaders (not democracy or autocracy). What I witness is more political MOB RULE by our politicians who refuse to bow to the peaceful mindset of voting citizens...who desire recognition of ALL peoples as equals.

Our world system is heading for collapse and it is now time to reject leaders who promote this Lose/Lose mindset of WAR. Our enemies have nuclear weapons and they will protect their sovereignty to the last missile. Might makes Right is a losing worldview and this has been proven by our 6,000 years of human civilization. We need peacemakers to prevail and warmongers to fail. This is my view of our situation. Think for yourself on all these issues of reality.

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

Global Currencies are: 'Units of Consciousness'! Danger!

Never in the history of money have we used mere 'units of consciousness' as our proxy for value (money). All these 'units of consciousness' (dollars, yen, pounds, etc.) have been defined (historically) in terms of some THING which exists in the marketplace (say silver/gold/paper). Today, however, 95% of all money transactions are digital/virtual (within our consciousness) and these digital money units should be called 'units of our consciousness'. Technically, these 'units' do not EXIST as material things. They are MENTAL (within us).

This mental money system is working as I write (at the micro level) but at the MACRO level distortions are appearing daily. The problem with mere 'numbers' and 'names' as our currency (say the number/name...$1.00) is that this system gives total control to the issuer of these 'units of consciousness'. The issuer is a commercial BANK and/or a Central Bank and the administrators working within these BANKS control the issuance. A personal loan to me results in new 'digits' into my account but when mere 'digits' are our money units this leads to over issuance (generally) and also value distortions in the marketplace result over time.

Money units are supposed to be a 'proxy' (substitute) for VALUE. Today, however, this concept called 'value' is distorted, subjective, and mostly meaningless. There is no objective 'value' when banksters can create these 'units of consciousness' from their mind (consciousness) at their own discretion. All is subjective and valuations are mostly meaningless in today's marketplace. The marketplace (and prices) get distorted and dysfunctional over time. Witness our situation today. Prices are free floating and without any real logic (as to value).

The lead issuer of these mental 'digits' (units of consciousness) is our Central Bank via their policymakers...who operate behind closed doors. Our Central Bank, called the FED, can decide to input a given number of dollars (let's say one billion) in their computer account so as to increase the overall money supply in the economy. This decision (now a computer decision) provides new money 'digits' in the banking account of the Central Bank and then these 'digits' are used as the CB chooses (say to buy select assets in the marketplace).

Over time, hundreds of Central Banks and their money supply actions create huge distortions of value in the marketplace (often called 'inflation'). These actions create an oversupply of 'digits' for select clients and an undersupply of 'digits' for clients with no real wealth credibility. This leads to 'wealth disparity' in the overall marketplace. The rich get richer and the poor poorer. Today, some 90% of monetary wealth is held by 10% of the banking clients. Money units get distributed to the wealthy and the poor get next to nothing.

Banksters get to administer the money wealth for the entire economy. The private sector (the individuals) are at the MERCY of the banksters who run the system. Today, most money wealth is controlled by our banksters. These policymakers create our 'units of consciousness' (money units) while they operate behind closed doors. They do not get any media or customer scrutiny in real-time. This favors the select few wealthy who have connections with these banksters. This is not real Capitalism and those with discernment can recognize this reality. Our politicians seem to disregard any media or pundits who want to seek details from these elites who run the system.

We live with a 'subjective' monetary system now since our money units are mere 'units of consciousness'. What is a digital/virtual dollar in todays marketplace? What is a digital/virtual yen, pound, euro, etc.? Who comprehends? All our global currencies are mere subjective 'units of consciousness' which get created/destroyed by select banksters (who operate behind closed doors). Is this a fair and stable monetary system for our planet? Is it a fair and stable system for America? When will our economists who are supposed to understand these issues going to reveal the details to the public? Why no transparency?

My sense is that few comprehend what is happening within our MACRO economy (now a global/interconnected economy). Electronic computers operate our monetary system and the control of these computers is within the hands of unelected banksters who operate behind closed doors. Is this a transparent monetary system for our consumers and investors? Is it a monetary system which is fair/stable/just? Would our courts find that these 'units of consciousness' which operate as our money...as viable LEGAL TENDER for goods and services? Is any of this Constitutional?

History reveals that money has always been some object/item/thing from nature. Silver and Gold have been the chosen items for most of our monetary history. Today, all is digital (mostly) and our banksters run the system (behind closed doors). Consumers and investors must accept the system as they have no other options. Control is in the hands of elites who do not desire understanding by the public. Our media is generally unable to interview these elites in real-time. All this produces distortions and distrust over time.

As I write this missive all is calm within the greater marketplace. Money is created and destroyed (behind closed doors) and few comprehend what these banksters are saying/doing. America's Central Bank Chairman, Jerome Powell, reports his viewpoint on the economy at select intervals. But no media is allowed in real-time to observe what these bankster policymakers are doing (behind closed doors). Results seep into the marketplace AFTER decisions are made. Few know what is happening!

Is any of this a viable longterm system for our global marketplace? Units of Consciousness (as our money) is what we live with today. Imaginary currencies are what we live with. A controlled economy (now mostly cashless) is what we live with. Banksters run the global system. And decisions are made continually BEHIND closed doors. Is any of this stable and fair for the people? My sense is absolutely NOT. The system favors a FEW in power and everyone else is a victim of this system. Think for yourself!

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

In Theory our Markets could go to INFINITY! Why?

Few people are aware that our money units today are 'imaginary'. The so-called 'dollar' is merely a NUMBER in the computer screen. This 'number' has no tie to physical reality. A 'number' is part of our 'imaginary' mental regime. All this happened with the advent of Digital/Virtual money (mostly after the 2008 financial crisis). Today, some 95% of all money transactions are 'digital/virtual'.

Biden is aware that America's debt can (theoretically) go to INFINITY. The new monetary theory of Biden is called Modern Monetary Theory (MMT). This theory says that mere 'numbers' make up our debt and deficits and this means there is no limit to these debt/deficit accumulations. In theory these debt/deficit numbers are mere 'imaginary' units of the human mind (our consciousness). This means that Biden is not concerned about our debt/deficits (so it seems)!

Since 2008 our markets have transitioned to high speed computer algorithms. Algorithms are computer codes (mere numbers) which can increase to INFINITY if allowed (by our computer/digital/virtual system). Where do 'numbers' derive from? In today's market they derive (mostly) from our Central Bank computers. There are no 'paper' notes that our Central Bank uses today. All money units are computer 'numbers'. These 'numbers' derive from the THINKING of our central bankers who have the authority to increase/decrease these computer 'numbers'. We call this system digital/virtual!

The most powerful money unit manipulator today is our Central Bank Chairman, Jerome Powell. This one policy maker (who acts independently from our Congress and Executive) can increase/decrease these money unit 'numbers' to INFINITY and/or ZERO (if the market allows). Money today is so flexible that there is no LIMIT to the degree of manipulation which can occur. It's all a matter of investor acceptance of this fake SYSTEM. I call this system official counterfeiting. Others call this QE or QT. 

Have you noticed that our official market indices have increased (with no serious downturn) since 2009? Our DOW index (for example) was around 6,800 in 2009. Today, this index is nearly 40,000. The Japan Neikki index was around 7,000 in 2009 and it has increased to today's number of 41,841. Both Japan and the USA have allowed their stock market indexes to increase some 500+ % these past 15+ years. This is unheard of for a business cycle. All this happens because of our Central Bank manipulations and our digital/virtual/number money unit system. So far it is working but the END GAME is built into the system.

Many financial experts (including myself) have been warning that a market crash is on the horizon. But so far nothing has happened as these market indices can be PUMPED UP indefinitely by our Central Bank computers (via the actions of select policy makers). No market crash has happened and it will not happen UNTIL investors abandon their beliefs in the stability of this digital/virtual money system. So far our Central Bank manipulators have 'fooled' investors into thinking that the current manipulative system can continue into INFINITY. Amazing!

Few seem to comprehend that our money units today are IMAGINARY (units of the mind). I call these money units...units of our consciousness. A Central Banker (like Jerome Powell and/or the banksters in Japan, Britain, France, Germany, Sweden, etc.) can continue this monetary charade indefinitely (as money is now part of our invisible consciousness). Amazing gullibility is happening as few to none comprehend how this FAKE system works in real-time.

Eventually, confidence will crash and our investors will dump their stock investments and GO for GOLD. Gold is the final end point for this FAKE phony financial system. Back in 1929, gold was the physical metal which helped to crash the financial system. Investors lost 'confidence' and then they all clamored for GOLD. Our banks could not honor the mindset of investors and this crashed the system. Will a similar event happen today?

So far our Central Bank manipulators are SUPPRESSING the gold price so that the psychology of GOING for gold is diminished. All this could change in the coming weeks/months, however. GOING for gold could be the FINAL straw that breaks the ability of our Central Planners to manipulate these 'imaginary' markets. My sense is that a few investors are waking up to the FAKE/phony monetary system. But we need more investors to WAKE UP. Will this happen in 2024? Who knows?

Biden likes Modern Monetary Theory as he can then SPEND to infinity as his budget is flexible and expandible under this FAKE system of finance. Amazing. 

Watch and wait is my mantra. Reality will eventually prevail!  The above video fools most thinkers as the presenter does not define a 'bookkeeping entry'. He merely talks about assets and liabilities (these bookkeeping entries) without defining the 'units' used and the source of these units (the human mind). Amazing gullibility. 

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

France, Great Britain, and USA all are IMPLODING! Now What?

The political situation in France suggests paralysis and a rejection of Macron's regime. The political situation in Great Britain suggests distrust of the conservatives who have been governing this nation. The political situation in the USA suggests distrust and disgust with Biden's leadership and mental stability. All this is leading to an IMPLOSION of the system in the coming weeks and months.

I do not see any relief for voters as the entire political system is imploding. Disunity is everywhere. Paralysis is everywhere. Financial collapse is emerging in all these nations. All this is happening in 2024 and most citizens seem like they want to ignore the core issues. When I talk with my 80+ year old clubhouse friends at breakfast, they mostly ignore the issues and refuse to discuss the core problems.

Why this avoidance of the issues? My sense is that nothing will change the mindset of our citizens until the economy crashes. As long as people have money in the pockets and can survive financially, they will refuse to deal with the negatives (the core issues). What is needed is a financial crash of significance so people will get serious about our problems.

America has deficits and debt that is beyond solution. This also goes for France and Great Britain. The entire WEST has financial issues that are being avoided. My sense (after talking to many) is that NOTHING will happen until the markets crash. Everyone is waiting for some major Black Swan to appear before they get serious about real change.

It's amazing how money covers up the need for serious thinking. Critical thinking is needed today but it's not happening as of yet. My sense is that it's all about the economy and one's financial situation. Money rules over most households and when people have money in their pockets, they refuse to desire any real focus on the problems (underlying the system). This is obvious as I talk with my clubhouse friends.

The big issue in America today is Biden's debate debacle. The media is now focusing on the mental condition of our President. This is leading to division within the democratic party and those who want more socialism for America. Biden is the focus and his mental health is the core issue. My sense is that Biden will step down prior to the election. He will be forced to step down is my view. It's unlikely that Biden will volunteer to step down. His ego is much too strong.

By the end of 2024 our entire WEST could be in an imploding mode. France, Great Britain, and the USA are all in paralysis and this is unlikely to change going forward. When the markets finally crash (say later this year) then the citizens/voters will get serious and start their critical thinking on the problems. Prior to this event, NOTHING meaningful is likely to happen. Watch the markets for signs of the coming crash.

As I write the financial indices are mostly stable and going up and up. The Japan market is a good example. This financial market has debt much beyond repayment. But as long as the manipulators can keep the Nikkei index going up (now over 41,600) nothing will be done to focus on the problems. The same goes for the indices in France, Great Britain, and the USA. All is being manipulated to prevent a crash.

Digital money can be manipulated via our master computers (now hidden behind closed doors within our Central Banks). These computers can pump up the numbers with fake money units created OUT OF NOTHING. It's all a game of numbers and the manipulation of numbers. Infinity is the goal as numbers have no real existence in real-time. All is imaginary and computers (behind closed doors) can do the manipulation indefinitely (so it seems).

My sense is that events will come to a cliff some time later in 2024. Manipulators may be able to continue the SHAM for a few more weeks/months. Watch what happens over in France for some sign of further IMPLOSION. This nation could be the Black Swan that the markets have been waiting for. Biden's situation is the other Black Swan in the waiting. We are living in DIRE and INTERESTING times. That is my perspective.

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

My Theology: in a nutshell! Matthew, chapter 6!

Johhny Cash reads the 'words' of the historical Yeshua/Jesus which were taught by this Messiah during his lifetime. My theology is based on these core 'words'!

If you want to understand my theology, the inspired 'words' in Matthew, Chapter 6, summarizes my theology. I assume that these 'words' come directly from the historical mouth of Yeshua (also called Jesus). These words could be read as representing the entire New Covenant which emerged with the teachings of this Aramaic Jew of Nazareth. Yeshua enunciated these 'words' around 29 - 30 A.D. while preaching in Galilee to his followers. 

Personally, I view many words in scripture as a distortion of the theology of Yeshua. But the 'words' in chapter 6 of this Gospel, called Matthew, ring true and valid. I will reveal these 'words' for you to read and discern on your own. Johnny Cash reads these words in the above video (listen to all the words).

A common sense view of the message of Yeshua/Jesus is that he wanted the Kingdom of his Father to prevail on planet Earth. This is what I discern as I read these 'words' in Matthew. Who discerns this CLEAR message? Few to none (it seems)...especially these pastors who preach in our many, some 45,000 Christian churches on today's planet. Amazing! Yeshua was desiring the Kingdom of his God (the Father) but his desires were not confirmed by this God in real-time. Our Father God must have had other reasons for postponing this Kingdom message which Yeshua assumed was arriving during his lifetime. 

After the death of Yeshua at Golgotha, a new gospel emerged (via the teachings of this Evangelist, Paul). This gospel was mostly ABOUT the person of Yeshua/Jesus and NOT about his core message/teachings. Paul promoted a new gospel ABOUT Yeshua/Jesus (as savior of mankind...from their sins) and this gospel resulted in the Christian religion (over time). Paul's gospel became the predominant message for believers by 325 A.D. (the Council of Nicaea) and the Kingdom Gospel of Yeshua was replaced (mostly) with this Salvation gospel of Paul. The 'blood' of this dead teacher from Nazareth was promoted as our Salvation from sin.

Today, many scholars are debunking the false gospel of Paul and revealing that this gospel is not valid as a representation of the gospel of the historical Yeshua/Jesus. The historical Yeshua/Jesus wanted the Kingdom of his God (whom he referred to as Abba Father). In Hebrew this god was represented as Yahweh (by the Temple believers who worshiped this God in Jerusalem...as the God of Israel). Yeshua's gospel was 'replaced' (over time) with this Catholic gospel ABOUT the risen Yeshua/Jesus. Later the Protestant gospel continued this distortion of reality even as they rejected many Catholic dogma's. 

What we now need is a rethink of the original GOSPEL of the historical Yeshua/Jesus. Matthew six (and also Mark 1:15) make in clear (to me) that this Gospel was the desire for the KINGDOM of FATHER GOD. Think on these ideas as you do your own study and thinking. Is my theology valid for today? I think so! You will need to rethink your theology if you want to accept the ORIGINAL gospel of the historical Yeshua/Jesus. That is my viewpoint! Amazing!

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

Read the think for yourself!

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

Philosophy: does God 'Exist'? No (materialism) No (dualism)! Is God a reality? Yes!

When I listen or read about the philosophy of Dawkins or any Atheist, I notice that their core beliefs are based upon 'materialism'. Materialism is based upon this idea that 'matter' is ultimate. The mindset of a 'materialist' is to discover all that EXISTS within our greater Universe. The word 'exist' is key in the thinking of a 'materialist' like Dawkins. But this word 'exist' is really irrelevant for a Dualist. So Yes (I agree) that God does NOT EXIST. But then what?

Dawkins denies the human mind as being separate from the brain (independent from my brain and its functioning). For a 'materialist' my brain produces my 'consciousness/mind'...and all that resides within 'consciousness/mind' is mostly meaningless (as these concepts do 'not EXIST' within the realm of the material/matter). I do not hear much discussion on the ideas that 'consciousness' is fundamental when I listen to Dawkins. This person is obviously a 'materialist' (philosophically). This leads to the idea that God does 'not exist'. 

I, however, am a Dualist (philosophically). For me this word 'exist' is not relevant for a 'dualist' (when speaking about the eternal realm). I would agree with Dawkins that God does 'not exist'. God is not some 'object' or 'thing' which the five senses can discover via the scientific method. God, as Dawkins rightly thinks, does 'not exist' as this person is without an 'image' and or some material matter which one can identify with the five senses. I agree with Dawkins when he espouses his philosophy that God does 'not exist'. 

All those who hold a 'materialist' philosophy will eventually conclude that God does 'not exist' (he cannot be discovered by the five human senses). We need a sixth sense when we talk about God and this philosophy which I call Dualism. We enter the realm of the MIND (consciousness) when we talk about God or this idea which I find fundamental to reality (consciousness). We need to think differently when we talk about the 'invisible' realm (the eternal realm).

What is 'reality'  (in reality)? I would define 'reality' as that which happens in the NOW (that which I experience in the NOW). Reality is more than mere 'matter' and this mindset called 'materialism'. I live in the NOW (continually) and this, for me, makes the study of 'consciousness/mind' fundamental. I 'think' therefore 'I am'. All my observations are done via my MIND (consciousness). For me my MIND (consciousness) is not my 'brain'. My brain is the three pound hunk of 'matter' which lives within my skull. It has no ability to form my 'words' and or my 'concepts'. It merely filters my invisible 'consciousness'.

Words, concepts, mental images, and ideas transcend my 'brain'. I live in the NOW and this means that my 'words' and my 'thinking' are key to my behavior/actions. All this philosophy of 'consciousness' transcends the worldview called 'materialism'. Dawkins and most Atheists have a mindset/philosophy of 'materialism'. Science has this mindset. Materialism is what 'science' uses to form their worldview. At the core of science is this idea 'matter' in motion. Reality, however, is much more than mere 'matter' in motion!

Dualism, however, has a philosophy that 'matter' is only relevant for the 'material' portion of reality (that which I experience/observe in the NOW). The higher reality within 'dualism' is the invisible realm of MIND and CONSCIOUSNESS. God becomes a relevant idea because God is the recognized SOURCE of 'consciousness'. I believe in God (this Higher Divine Intelligence) because my philosophy leads me in this direction. My 'inner' self is part of this divine/invisible realm. I think that you are also part of this divine realm.

So we need to be cognisant of 'words' when we talk philosophy. When a person (say like Dawins) says that God does 'not exist' we should AGREE with him. But we should then suggest to Dawkins that there is another REALM of reality (our 'consciousness' or 'mind') which must also be accepted as PART of real-time reality. How can I reject my 'consciousness/mind' as irrelevant? This is not reality as we live it (in real-time). I live within a 'dualistic' worldview and this means that 'consciousness' and 'mind' are FUNDAMENTAL to this worldview.

Listen to Dawkins as he espouses his worldview of 'materialism'. Understand that his logic is based upon 'materialism' as being reality (truth). Dawkins wants me and you to accept scientific 'truth' as the core of reality. But why do I reject this mindset? Scientic truth is based soley upon a philosophy of 'materialism'. Materialism is now being rejected by a growing body of thinkers (scientists, theologians, and philosophers). Why? I would suggest that the key word is our discovery of our 'consciousness'. 

A philosopher like David Chalmers views 'consciousness' as a fundamental reality. David is some type of 'dualist' even as he also seems to desire 'materialism' as core to his philosophy. My viewpoint is that we need to reject this philosophy called 'materialism' as the sole reality. A better reflection of reality is dualism (two realms of reality). My Dualism involves accepting 'materialism' as a reality for our observations (within our material universe) and also accepting 'virtualism/spiritualism' as that which involves our 'consciousness/mind'.

Yes, God does NOT EXIST (this spirit being is much beyond a materialistic philosophy). God is non-physical, invisible, and non-observable. God is part of the ETERNAL realm which I enter at my physical death. My virtual soul (this inner self) passes away and enters a new realm of reality. I do not DIE (as Dawkins implies) but I PASS (away) from physical life to a new VIRTUAL life. I enter a NEW realm of reality as my 'consciousness' lives on into this NEW realm. This, for me, is OBVIOUS. But an Atheist (like Dawkins) is probably unable to accept this philosophy.

Truth for Dawkins is science. Evolution via natural selection is his mantra. For me this is pure myth and disception. Truth for me is dualism. I live within TWO REALMS (the material realm and the virtual/spiritual realm). My philosophy suggests that YOU also live within these TWO realms. Think on these ideas of philosophy. Remember that Dawkins is a 'Materialist'. I am a 'Dualist'. The word EXIST applies to Dawkins science. God does NOT exist is valid thinking. But we need to think more deeply to comprehend this concept called GOD!

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

Richard Dawkins is Deluded! Why?

Richard Dawkins has written a book entitled the God Delusion. He reviews the history of man's idol worship and concludes that all God's are a myth. His belief is that Macro Evolution (over vast periods of time) is reality...but a Higher Intelligence is not reality. My sense is that Richard Dawkins does not recognize the NOW as reality. In reality, God reveals himself (through people) in the NOW (continually)! A mere 'word' can penetrate the 'consciousness' (mind) of me/you and this 'word' could have its origin with our Creator God!

The idea that one species evolves into another over vast segments of  time is total nonsense IMO. Dawkins, apparently thinks that 'time' can be viewed as real and not imaginary. My view is that 'time' is invented by man and it is merely an imaginary concept that helps us keep order/regularity in our world. Time is not a 'thing' which exists. Time is a concept of the human MIND. Dawkins, however, has adopted the view that Macro Evolution (over time) is what we should believe. He envisions evolution over BILLIONS of years as real!

In reality, there is NO Macro Evolution that I witness in real-time (the NOW). I have lived some 82 years on this planet and I have NOT witnessed any fish evolving into a frog or a dog evolving into a horse. I have NOT witnessed a monkey evolving into a human being. My sense is that no human being on this planet has witnessed this Maco Evolution which Dawkins adopts as his mental model. Reality is always a NOW experience!

Richard says that species evolve from one species into another via natural selection. Yet I have never witnessed this evolution in real-time (the NOW). I/we live in the NOW (always) and this means that I/we will NEVER witness this type of Evolution on our planet. The Dawkins model is merely his 'imaginary' mental model where he uses 'time' as his mantra for change. Gradual change over vast periods of 'time' (via natural selection) is his belief (model). I find this model a DELUSION.

There has never been any Ape to Man evolution in my lifetime. And if reality is a NOW experience, then there never will be any Ape to Man evolution happening. Dawkins has a mental model (in his imagination) which I view as a total DELUSION. His book (now on the market) is entitled the God Delusion. He apparently believes that a Higher Intelligence is a myth and his form of Evolution a 'truth'. My view is precisely the OPPOSITE.

The concept of a Higher Authority is witnessed daily as people look within themselves. My 'consciousness' is real and this inner reality lives within the CONSCIOUSNESS of a Higher Consciousness. God is our Higher Consciousness and I/You are living within this 'consciousness' in real-time (daily/NOW). I did not evolve (via natural selection) from an Ape. Neither did you. This mindset, of Dawkins, is pure 'imagination' and without any observable evidence in REAL-TIME.

Does Richard Dawkins realize that he also lives in real-time (the NOW)? His imaginary 'time' clock (billions of years) is PURE illusion. Who can accept billions of years as a form of reality? Man has only lived on this planet some 6,000 years. Time was invented within this timeframe. There are no billions of years to experience...when 'time' was INVENTED merely a few thousands of years PRIOR. Does Dawkins realize that 'time' (the past) is a NOW reality?

Who can escape the NOW and live in some imaginary PAST? It's totally IMPOSSIBLE. I and You live in the NOW (continually). When I witness the reality of species, I witness this reality in the NOW. I have witnessed NO Macro Evolution in the NOW. I have witnessed a fish as a fish, a bird as a bird, a dog as a dog, and a human being (man) as a human being. This is what I witness when I observe reality in the NOW.

Richard Dawkins is deluded IMO. His book about the God Delusion should be called the Richard Dawkins Delusion. Take the time to read his book and listen to his imaginary theory of Macro Evolution. Yes, there is micro evolution in the NOW. But I find NO Macro Evolution in the NOW. Look all around you and see if you can witness any of Dawkins Macro Evolution (right NOW). Have a great day!

Listen carefully to the 'words' of Richard in this video. Does he imply that his viewpoint is absolute 'truth'? His motive for promoting the God Delusion is that he desires 'truth' to prevail. But what is 'the truth' in reality? Can Richard actually discover 'the truth' via science? My sense is that Richard is 'deluded' on this concept called 'the truth'. We all can enunciate a subjective 'truth'...but can anyone enunciate that which is 'absolute' truth? I, personally, don't think so! All 'truth' is subjective and Richard's version is merely his subjective 'truth'! Listen to the above interview, it's quite revealing!

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

Can Biden Survive his debate downfall?

 

Biden’s dementia unlikely to wane! This means a change is coming to America!

JULY 3, 2024

The history of Biden’s gaffes and mental lapses, suggest to me that his condition will not wane or diminish with more time. I have watched Biden stumble, bumble, and lie on most issues for these past three years. My sense is that his dementia will not be solved with more time as our leader. Power, however, is addicting and this may overrule all common sense.

Biden has the mantra that he (his leadership) is necessary so as to win the coming election over Trump. This mantra IMO will prove worthless as voters continue to witness more Biden mumbles, stumbles, and bumbles. His denial of a personal problem will prove to be his downfall. My sense is that stronger political voices will force Biden to the sidelines prior to or at the Convention in August.

The emergence of Kamal Harris as the canidate to replace Biden seems likely. Kamal will get her 40% and she may give Trump a valid challenge if her speech (rethoric) is approved by the public. As I write Kamala does not have a strong image as a leader for the American Empire. All this seems to point to a win by Trump (if the election were held today). God, however, has the final say! New events may change my perspective going forward.

America’s debt situation is beyond solving IMO and this means that our economy will be the biggest issue during the waning weeks of this election. Can a canidate like Kamala produce confidence in the investment community on Wall Street? My sense is that this is unlikely. Can Kamala produce confidence among our foreign leaders who need a strong America to survive? The issues are now HUGE for the American voters. America is the sole Empire on this planet and it needs a strong leader to survive.

Personally, I can not vote for Biden, Harris, or Trump in the coming election. None of these candidates can lead America in the coming months/years as our financial problems surface and become dominant. The economy is key for all these politicians and it looks like our economy is heading for the CLIFF. I witness no real leader on the political stage who can lead when our economy crashes and burns.

All  these issues will change quickly when our financial house of cards collapses (as it must given our DEBT and DEFICITS). As I reported in my last missive, Keynesian Debt Economics is ending as a viable model for our future. The CYCLE of economics reveals that a downfall is coming and then a NEW MODEL will be needed. Biden, Kamala, and/or Trump can not lead when these issues surface to the top. That is my view!

The Biden debacle in the recent debate with Trump is an issue that will not wane IMO. History shows that his stumbles, bumbles, and gaffes will continue. I have witnessed three years of Biden’s dementia and I think most American’s will reject his leadership going forward. Think for yourself on all these issue. The above is MERELY my opinion. Have a great day!

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