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Volume 25, Issue 1
Jumping Off the Conspiracy Bridge
By JR Harrison, Natural Family Foundation April 2024 Whether it was during, after or perhaps even before the tragic Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore, it seems that various theories with regard to the real cause literally exploded overnight. Was it the Illuminati, Putin in retribution for the pipeline destruction, Big brother, Donald
cially politicians — the simple solution would apply. The simple explanation being this was a stupid avoidable accident that if it didn’t happen last week it would soon happen. Now if you want to conspire here then you might say that transportation related events seem to be happening under the current administration and our DOT Guru Pete Buttigieg. There was that train derail- ment in Ohio, then the problem with airplane doors . . . There, you see how easy it is to plant a little conspiracy seed even in our simple explanation? Ok, so now let’s argue about it, right? Everyone, especially those who claim Christ as their leader need to be very careful in not only what we do but per- haps especially what we say. Sometimes it’s best to just step back, take a deep breath, exhale and let the facts speak for themselves. Just the facts ma’am. Personally, I am still accessing information with regard to the cause of the Baltimore bridge collapse hoping that I can come to an objec- tive explanation for this tragic event. As far as conspiracy theories go, I like how Thomas Sowell reasons when he advises correctly that: “One of the reasons for conspiracy theories is an assumption that people in high places always know what they are doing. When they do something that makes no sense, devious reasons are imagined by conspiracy theorists, when in fact it may be due to plain old igno- rance and incompetence.” Sounds pretty simple, amen? NaturalFamilyStrong.com Tel: 614-918-8228
Trump, green earth fanatics, the list goes on and on and on. As with the Kennedy assassination, Oklahoma City, 9/11 or a famous prisoner’s suicide, you name it and Boom, “experts” immediately begin to collect their “proof” of what really hap- pened. Knowing, of course, that it must have been a conspir- acy. We are an amazing nation especially when it comes to our imagination and then of course we argue over the “facts,” especially if you are a believer. When it comes to the latter, I’m reminded of a recent post on the internet in which the host writer was asking his Christian readers to submit any “news” of the day to his blog. At first it started off quite innocently until one of the participants volunteered a Bible verse with of course their “real” spirit filled interpretation. As expected it didn’t take long for another reader to pipe in with his version of the truth. Isn’t that amazing — 45,000 Christian denominations and two Chris- tians can’t agree or should I say “walk together?” Sadly, and as you might imagine, both of our “Christian” experts ended up eventually
calling each other names and then calling it a day. More of that later, but first and when it comes to major catastrophes like what happened in Baltimore recently, there are at least two basic rules at play here. One rule says that if something major happens then there must have been something as “Big” and mysterious that caused it. That is called proportional bias Big = Big. The other is what I would call just plain ole’ bias. You start with a theory and then put only information into that template which matches what you al- ready “know” to be the facts. There’s just some sort of a conspiracy because no other explanation really makes any sense — Occam’s razor withstanding. What is Occam’s razor? Let’s just say that if the answer is obvious and in many cases simple, then use that answer. It saves a whole
lot of time and effort, you know, “Keep it Simple Stu- pid.” For instance, in the case of the Bridge Col- lapse in Baltimore, given the lack of attention and effort on the part of today’s modern man — espe-
The Eternal Devastation Of Lukewarmness By Brian Aish April 2024
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It is like how pro-life’s wicked ideology is able to get so many obedient followers in spite of them opposing God and protect- ing abortion and being abortion’s greatest ally, along with the disobedience, silence and apathy of the American churches. They simply redefined God’s Word in relation to murder, mur- derer, abomination, victim, justice, judgement, mercy, etc. so, while following pro-life, God’s Word has no power as its mean- ing has been desecrated! So, just as pro-life’s wicked ideology opposes God and pro- tects abortion, the “lukewarm(ness)” of American “Christianity,” allows us to say we are Christian while, in reality, we continue to ignore even the greatest cries that come out of heaven. But, God gives us so many warnings throughout Scripture
In the last few weeks, I have been blessed to speak with and attempt to guide three “pastors” (I quote it because I believe them to be wolves, not shepherds!), two men who are leading their Men’s Bible Studies and several esteemed members of several of the local churches. I have also been able to minister to three separate home- school parents, who all have large families and who were all homeschooled as well. And, as most homeschool families homeschool primarily because of their faith, these three par- ents also homeschool because of their faith. The stunning pattern I have observed in speaking with all these individuals is that none of them are sharing the Gospel to lost souls outside of their churches or their fam- ilies; none of them are doing anything for their neighbors, let alone, the “least of these” and, none of them are doing anything about the thousands of children, who continue to be tortured to death, daily, from abortion. And, not surprisingly, none of them hand out Christian tracts. In fact, most of them did not even know what a Christian tract is! How is it possible to be raised as a Christian and to inten- tionally decide to raise your own children to be Christian, and to spend your entire life in conservative churches, and still not know Jesus Christ? And most of these individuals do spend time in God’s Word and some of them likely know God’s Word better than many others do! Well, here is one of the biggest reasons... they surround themselves with other “lukewarm” (falsely converted!), “Chris- tians” who believe you can walk with Jesus while ignoring the greatest cries that come out of God’s Word — the Great Com- mission and the “least of these”; our “neighbors” and “brothers!” (By the way, these are the Two Greatest Commandments!) Every false convert I speak with is confident that he is “born again” (saved!), being led by the Holy Spirit and pleasing God. Even though most are not even reading their Bibles, have no clue what God’s commands are and are doing nothing for their neighbors! How is it possible to deceive so many people? This is how... Satan simply redefines God’s Word and who your neighbors and brothers are and what “obedience,” “love,” “apathy,” “repentance,” “abiding in,” etc. means, instead of re- lying on what God says these words mean.
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about, “Bad company cor- rupts good character,” have nothing to do with those who are in darkness, those who are wicked, even those who profess to be Christian but who are idle, “Now we com- mand you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you keep away from any brother who is walk- ing in idleness and not in ac- cord with the tradition that you
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received from us.” There is a saying, “Show me who you are with and I will tell you who you are!” When you surround yourselves with other lukewarm 'Chris- tians, who is going to rebuke, admonish or encourage you when you are not on the righteous path? They can’t because they are not either! You are comparing yourselves to other “dead men” (including your own parents and grandparents!), your church leadership and trusting your hearts, instead of test- ing everything and everyone, to God’s Word, as that is the standard to test all things. And, if what you are doing, your parents, your children, your church, etc. (or not doing!), is contradicting God’s Word, you either need to REPENT and get right with God, or stop calling yourself a Christian! And, if your family, friends or church lead- ership is condoning, approving, accepting, encouraging your sin, you need to cut them off and look for the “few” on the nar- row way who are producing the fruits of Holy Scripture, includ- ing the greatest cries coming out of heaven! As one leader stated recently, “Most ‘Christians’ who attend church weekly, do not even know any genuine Christians!” Brian Aish • 520-404-1142 or email me at Email: brianaish4@gmail.com
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