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As I have chronicled for years, no one gets to the highest points of power and status within our world without being part of it.
And by “it,” I of course mean Freemasonry. The signs and symbols of those who run our world can be seen in every facet of human life. They are clearly visible within entertainment, sports, politics, and even children’s art.
In short, it is literally everywhere. (You simply must see the images on these links; you won’t believe your eyes.)
Most recently, I have described the entire Masonic system in more detail than ever within the book, Order of the Eye: The Secret Force that Runs the World. I firmly believe that it is the most thorough explanation of the fraternity, as well as how it fits with other satanic orders throughout world history, that you will ever read.
In this article, I have included the book’s introduction into the macabre world of those who control the comings and goings of the world. Hopefully, this will serve as catalyst for you to explore the many tendrils of the Masonic cult and all those associated with it.
(This article has been altered from the original book format).
Enjoy . . .
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To more fully explore the Masonic enterprise, let’s consider how it is presented to the world by its most distinguished writers. In 1946, Manly P. Hall—whom the Scottish Rite Journal (a supreme Masonic authority)—named the “Freemason of the 20th century,” wrote what is widely considered to be one of the seminal documents on Freemasonry. This text was called The Lost Keys of Freemasonry.
In it, he describes both the revealed and concealed world of the Masons in truly covert fashion. Within the often-veiled language is something of a “higher level” knowledge that is intended for those within the society but is concealed beneath a Masonic message to the masses. In a sense, the book reads like a long parable; those with Masonic “eyes to see” will grasp its true meaning, while most of the world—the “blind” peasantry—will be unable to pierce through the veil to discover Freemasonry’s true purposes. As you will see, the latter group contains the majority of those who call themselves members of the Fraternity.
The Lost Keys of Freemasonry, then, is a perfect microcosm of how the Order operates and covertly spreads its teachings to the world.
First, it simply must be understood that Freemasonry is not merely a social club or fellowship organization. While this is how its ordinary members will typically describe it, Hall reveals that the true Mason understands that the Fraternity is anything but that:
“The Masonic order is not a mere social organization, but is composed of all those who have banded themselves together to learn and apply the principles of mysticism and occult rites.”[1]
You read that correctly—mysticism and occult rites. We will return to this line of thinking but, for now, understand that Masonry is not a “good old boys club” or “a mere social organization.” Far from it.
On the surface, Freemasonry is passed off to the “unseeing world” as a collection of astute thinkers who together comprise a greater institute of learning and opportunity. This gets to Hall’s “Order of the Quest,” which will be explained when the Masonic purposes for America are later evaluated. Hall explains this institute of learning and opportunity as follows:
“Masonry is a university, teaching the arts and sciences of the soul to all who will attend its words.”[2]
Masonry, then, is a global “university” without walls; it is the most distinguished of intellectual academies whose chief purpose is to arouse in its students the capacity for human greatness. Hall explains its purposes as follows: “These higher ideals, these spiritual concepts, these altruistic, philanthropic, educative applications of thought power glorify the Builder.”[3] Who could argue with such intentions? Wouldn’t any thinking man or woman long to see a world where the masses operated on such principles, and to the glory of the “Builder?”
The unparalleled academic pursuit of Freemasonry, however, is not to be outshined by its spiritual purposes. Not only is Freemasonry seen as a mystical and intellectual enterprise, but it is also steeped in biblical language and godly idealism. Hall remarks that:
“True Freemasonry is esoteric; it is not a thing of this world. All that we have here is a link, a doorway, through which the student may pass into the unknown.”[4]
To be sure, this “esoteric” design—meaning that it pertains only to an initiated (and small) number of members—is thoroughly spiritual in nature:
“(The Mason) must realize that the ancient mystic teachings as perpetuated in the modern rites are sacred, and that powers unseen and unrecognized mold the destiny of those who consciously and of their own free will take upon themselves the obligations of the Fraternity.”[5]
Not only is Masonry both spiritual and religious in nature, but it is specifically of the biblical variety. All throughout Hall’s work are sentiments about God, the King of the Universe, the Chief/Master Architect, the Holy Sepulcher, and the talk of holiness, virtue, light, and innumerable like terms.
Speaking of the Master Mason—that is, the Mason who has mastered the Craft:
“The Word is found when the Master himself is ordained by the living hand of God, cleansed by the living water, baptized by living fire, a Priest-King after the Order of Melchizedek, who is above the law.”[6]
There are two things of note in this statement. The first is the biblical language and motifs being employed to describe the Order. Being “cleansed by water” is a clear allusion to baptism, and being “baptized by living fire” is precisely how Scripture describes the believer’s initiation into Christ: “I baptize you with water for repentance, but he who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.”[7]
The second thing worth noticing is strongly connected to these concepts, specifically the person of Jesus. Note that the Master Mason is made into “a Priest-King after the Order of Melchizedek.” In Christian thought, the only individual who fits this role is Jesus himself: “For it is witnessed of him, ‘You are a priest forever, after the order of Melchizedek” (Heb. 7:17). According to Hall—and, thus, in true Masonic thought—the Master Mason essentially becomes divine, as both he and Jesus are “after the order of Melchizedek.”
Such a notion will be specifically exemplified in later sections when George Washington and the symbolism present within Washington D.C. are discussed. Trust that, in the Order, it is no foreign concept for a man to attain to divine status. For now, what must be apparent is that Freemasonry is richly described in religious terms. For the casual reader, the way Hall (and others) describe their beloved fraternity would no doubt pass as devout and even holy in nature. That, to be sure, is very much the objective.
As one works through the vast ocean of Masonic literature available, it becomes clear that Freemasonry—like all other parts of the ancient traditions broadly called the “Mystery Religions”—is genuinely diverse in its approach to “the Divine.” That is, the tradition recognizes a plurality of gods and is, thus, polytheistic. As you will later see, there is of course one deity that stands above the rest and, in a sense, is the perfect manifestation of this plurality. Nonetheless, many deities are recognized and are paid either homage or mention within their literature. Hall recognizes this reality in many places, with one such example being here, where he is describing the inward disposition of the Mason:
“But all these expressions of the human heart must become transmuted into the emotionless compassion of the gods, who despite the suffering of the moment gaze down upon mankind and see that it is good.”[8]
Not only does this speak to their belief in many gods, but it also shows one of the innumerable places where its precepts are in complete opposition to orthodox biblical teachings. The Bible describes one God, not many. It also teaches plainly that man is fallen and, thus, is sinful by nature. Man in his current form is not “good,” but is only made good through the redemptive work of Jesus.
Lastly, this seems to hearken back to the events of the Tower of Babel, wherein God saw the wickedness of the human heart and flooded the earth. In the Masonic tradition, Babel did not mark the failure of man but spoke to his goodness. This will be discussed in detail shortly.
Despite its seeming adherence to biblical teachings, one finds that the Masonic system usurps Scripture in all manner of ways, both subtle and overt. Hall displays this here again in one of the smaller, but still significant ways:
“No true Mason can be narrow, for his Lodge is the divine expression of all broadness.”[9]
This speaks to both the religious and moral disposition of the Mason. Just as a broadness of deities are observed, so too is a broadness of morality. Aleister Crowley—who was, despite much talk to the contrary, quite clearly a prominent Satanist—spoke directly to this matter. Crowley, the man who founded Thelema—an esoteric and occult spiritual philosophy and religious movement—and called himself “the Beast 666,” coined what is perhaps the operating moral standard for the overall collection of all mystics, occultists, and yes, Freemasons.
In his seminal text, The Book of the Law,[10] Crowley created an axiom that would later echo within Masonic lodges and the meeting places of all manner of secret societies for countless years to come: “Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law.” While this phrase alone has been the subject of much discussion and explanation, its core meaning cannot be missed—discovering and following one’s “True Will” is the path to self-realization and personal fulfillment. In Masonic thought, this often manifests in what is called—on an individual level—the “Great Work.”
In short, there is nothing that is off limits within this pursuit; there are no real moral and ethical restrictions. In this sense, nature is itself a god.
Not surprisingly, Thelema’s most recognizable symbol is a unicursal hexagram. The unicursal hexagram is a twist on none other than the Masonic Square and Compasses, which is the most recognizable symbol in Freemasonry. In fact, it is the very symbol that marks the local lodge and is present on almost everything having to do with the fraternity. Look closely, because you are bound to see one in a town near you.
This symbol consists of three main elements: the square, the compasses, and the letter “G.”[11] The square (builders square) is alleged to allow the craftsmen to create perfect square corners. Symbolically, it is said to remind the Mason of his duty to be honest and fair (i.e. “square”) in his dealings with others, especially fellow Masons. The compasses are critical in geometry for drawing perfect circles and arcs, something necessary for a craftsman.
For the Mason, it symbolizes the need for self-restraint and man’s ability to reign in his yearnings so that he may live a balanced life. Finally, the “G” is seen as standing for different concepts. One notion is that it stands for “geometry,” and another that it refers to God or the “Great Architect of the Universe.”
While these would be the outer or “exoteric” meanings passed on to the average Mason, the truth is of course somewhat deeper. Notice how the Square and Compasses are arranged with one another. In theory, these could be placed in any number of ways, yet the compasses are placed above and intersecting with the square. Look closely: does this suggest anything to you? If you think it looks a bit like a male “mounting” a female, then your eyes are not deceiving you. And what of the “G?” Well, it represents “generation,” as in the generation of energy from the union of the male and female parts.
In other words, the symbol that officially marks the Freemasons is a sex act. Don’t believe me? For one thing, this explains precisely why the Masonic apron (discussed later) is worn below the waste, covering the genitals. Secondly, Albert Mackey—one of the most authoritative writers in Masonic history—has explained this reality for us. In speaking about the hexagram structure of “Star of David,” which is discussed again later and strongly resembles the geometry of the Square and Compasses, Mackey explained the following:
“The triangle pointing downward is a female symbol corresponding to the yoni and the upward pointing triangle is the male, the lingam. When the two triangles are interlaced, it represents the union of the active and passive forces in nature; it represents the male and female elements.”[12]
Yes, the symbol of the modern Jewish nation is connected to the Masonic Square and Compasses, and both illustrate the sexual union of the male and female parts. Is this getting a little strange for you yet?
Returning to Crowley, Thelema’s official symbol contains a modified Square and Compasses, and for good reason. Not only did Crowley identity himself as “the Beast 666,” which is a clear allusion to Revelation’s Antichrist figure, but he was also a “very irregular” Freemason.[13] Though he quickly rose through the 33 degrees of Freemasonry in a “miniscule irregular body” in Mexico City, his path only began at that point. Crowley went on to serve as the National Grand Master of the Ordo Templi Orientis, which is often characterized as something of an occult secret society and hermetic magical organization.[14]
Though he was a 33rd degree Mason and Grand Master, his own “path” was viewed by some as being overly esoteric and “fringe” when compared to other bodies of the Order. As such, he was a Mason through his association with certain “clandestine” appendages of the fraternity but was not recognized by its greatest governing body in Europe, the United Grand Lodge of England.
In essence, this means that his practice was thought to be done secretly and was not representative of the larger Order. Crowley expressed both his discontent and the hypocrisy of the situation in some of his writings. Concerning the label of being “clandestine,” he said that the term:
“. . . (is) applied by any Mason to any other Mason with whom he is not officially allied; though the “Secrets,” Rituals, etc., may be identical. It is a question of jurisdiction; a sectarian squabble the rights and wrongs of which probably never existed, and are in any case lost in antiquity and confusion.”[15]
This is a critical observation. In this, we see that Freemasonry is not only veiled through its “inner” and “outer” fraternities but is also cloaked by its unparalleled access to what is called “plausible deniability.” One popular dictionary defines this term as follows: “the ability to say in a way that seems possibly true that you did not know about something or were not responsible for something.”[16] Put in this context, the Mason can distance himself from certain people or practices while utterly refusing to condemn or reject them.
Remember, however, Hall’s revelation that the “Lodge is the divine expression of all broadness.” In this, we see that Freemasonry has been ingeniously engineered and is concealed within layers upon layers of mystery, secrecy, truth, and lies. The Masonic system is so veiled, in fact, that its “broadness” effectively runs cover for the many practices (and people) one finds within it. When a Mason develops a reputation for crude acts or is open about their involvement in Satanism or the dark arts, then plausible deniability can always be used as a defense.
A Mason (or group of Masons) can claim that, even though one member or Masonic group is involved with a particular practice, it does not mean that they are. It also wouldn’t “speak for Freemasonry” as a whole. This is how the everyday Mason can indirectly support the darkest parts of the Order while also believing that they live apart from them; “My” Masonry isn’t “their” Masonry, though we are all “Brothers.” Such a system could only be the product of demonic inspiration from the top down.
With this said, it can be plainly seen just how “broad” Freemasonry is. The true Mason must be polytheistic, pluralistic, pantheistic, and virtually every other “istic” term imaginable. What he decidedly is not, however, is monotheistic. That would be far too “narrow.” This, of course, is utterly antithetical to the message of Jesus. He taught that salvation and, thus, true spiritual “enlightenment” comes by entering through the narrow gate:
“Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few” (Mt. 7:13-14).
Conversely, the wide (or “broad”) gate—the course of the Mason and the “many”—is precisely the gate that leads to everlasting destruction. One may “do what they wilt” on the broad path, but they cannot keep their soul in the process of walking it.
Understand that we have barely begun to see what lies at the heart of the Order and, still, certain key truths have emerged. Freemasonry conceals itself within Christian trappings though it admits to being thoroughly “broad” in its approach to religion, philosophy, and morality. This will become irrefutable as we progress. While claiming the ideas set forth within Scripture, it covertly subverts them. While claiming to create the enlightened philosophers and men of virtue, it creates dulled simpletons who either directly or indirectly support the vilest practices under the heavens. While it claims to lead its followers to the light, it guides them through a slow descent into the darkness.
Even at this early stage of the chapter, however, you may be questioning all this. Even if what I am saying is true, and the Masonic system is a bit “strange,” is it really the system that controls the affairs of the world? It just doesn’t seem possible, does it? After all, most of us know a Mason or two, and they’re “nothing like” this! Some will say: “My father and uncle are Masons, and they are kind and generous men.” Others may have a friend or spouse who is a part of the Masons or OES (The Order of the Eastern Star) and think the same about them.
The Masons host pancake breakfasts and create college scholarships, right? They were instrumental in establishing children’s hospitals like the Shriner’s Hospitals for Children and St. Jude’s, after all. As mentioned earlier, every Shriner is required to first become a Master Mason. Hopefully, you have not so quickly forgotten what steps are required to reach this degree. The necessity of being a Freemason is directly stated on the Shiners International website in black and white:
“To become a Shriner, a man must first become a Master Mason. If you are not yet a Mason, take the first step to becoming a Shriner. You will be working closely with individuals from the lodge as you move forward on the path to becoming a Shriner.”[17]
As for St. Jude’s, its founder—Danny Thomas—boasted of being a (33rd degree) Mason:
“I was a Freemason in my heart long before I was accepted as a member in this great Fraternity. I was an outsider but now I am one of you, and the remaining years of my life will be spent in seeking in some small way to say to all: ‘Thank you for making me a Freemason’.”[18]
That settles it: the Masons are a grand and benevolent fraternity. They are doers of good, men of the light, and the moral champions of our communities.
This may look and sound accurate, but things are not always what they appear to be. In fact—and as we saw with the narcissistic enterprise that now runs rampant throughout the world—things are seldom what they appear to be. The incredible reality is that Freemasonry is a religious order—it is, in fact, fundamentally religious in nature—and is comprised of two distinct but unified groups.
On the surface, there are those who have not reached the highest ranks, who function much like a gentleman’s club. This group is the visible form of Freemasonry that is displayed to the masses; these are the men and women holding public events, hosting charity functions, and running booths at local festivals. Put another way, this sector functions as the everyday foot soldiers who display the wonders of “the Craft” to the world. They are the very reason why the Masons are often held in such high esteem. Incredibly, many of these foot soldiers don’t have the faintest idea of what resides at the center of their beloved fraternity. This is critical to remember.
Is there an explanation for how such a thing could be possible: that is, how the Masons can appear as kind and virtuous people while secretly serving quite another purpose? Well, this gets back to the fact that Freemasonry is a multi-layered enterprise. Once again, Hall explains this, saying:
“Freemasonry is a fraternity within a fraternity—an outer organization concealing an inner brotherhood of the elect. Before it is possible to intelligently discuss the order of the Craft it is necessary to establish the existence of these two separate yet independent orders, the one visible and the other invisible. The visible society is a splendid camaraderie of ‘free and accepted’ men enjoined to devote themselves to ethical, educational, fraternal, patriotic, and humanitarian concerns. The invisible society is a secret and most august fraternity whose members are dedicated to the service of a mysterious arcanum arcanorum.”[19]
We will return to the phrase “arcanum arcanorum” momentarily, but let’s stay with the main point at hand.
Here, Hall revealed one of the deepest mysteries of Freemasonry: the Masonic enterprise is not one fraternity but two. As Hall put it, there is a “fraternity within a fraternity.” Elsewhere, this is very specifically established. Speaking of those who might seek advancement solely for personal gain, Hall wrote:
“They can never do harm to Freemasonry because they cannot get in. Ensconced within the lodge, they may feel that they have deceived the Grand Master of the Universe, but when the spiritual lodge meets to carry on the true work of the Craft, they are disqualified and absent.”[20]
The word “ensconced” means “hidden” or “concealed.” Since Freemasonry is a veiled system that is utterly esoteric (for the few) and speculative (unseen and philosophical) in nature, its real identity is hidden from all but its chosen members. Hence, only the true Mason is part of the spiritual lodge and can be entrusted to participate in the true work of the Craft. If this were not clear enough, Hall describes precisely how this divide plays out in reality:
“There are thousands of Masons who are brethren in name only, for their failure to exemplify the ideals of their Craft makes them unresponsive to the teachings and purpose of Freemasonry.”[21]
This is so important to understand that it could bear repeating several times over. I trust, however, that once will be enough. In simplest terms, this means that most Masons are gleefully participating in an outer fraternity, or the candy-coated shell that hides the hideous interior. Those within this group function as the foot soldiers that project the concepts of brotherhood and goodness to the world; they are a “splendid camaraderie of ‘free and accepted’ men.”
This is why many Masons dismiss the words of fellow fraternity members like Hall, Pike, Mackey, and others who are historically considered to be some of the most influential figures in modern Freemasonry. They will talk about how these Masons ventured out on their own, choosing to take a wildly “esoteric” path. Such claims are made by those who would call themselves “exoteric” Masons, meaning that they are following the outward expression of the fraternity. They have concerned themselves with the degrees, general teachings, and viewable expressions of Freemasonry.
Put another way, they are part of the “visible society” and are so blinded by its Jewish and Christian trappings that they never see into the darkness of the “invisible society.” As such, they serve as good little servants, defending the Order and calling everyone else—often even fellow Masons of the esoteric and invisible society—“kooks” or “rogue Masons.” There is little doubt that such members will also leave poor reviews of this book and attempt to disparage its message. In essence, the true purpose of Freemasonry is concealed by those who, of their own ignorance, run cover for it.
As previously noted, all this likely explains how one’s Masonic friends and family are viewed as benevolent and why Freemasonry maintains its esteemed (but mysterious) position in the thoughts and minds of most individuals. Members of this “outer fraternity”—despite taking upon themselves the gruesome oaths previously mentioned—often fail to see whom they are really serving. In truth, these individuals may be upstanding citizens (of this world, at least). They likely don’t understand that they are concealing the inner sanctum of their fraternity with the garments of their good deeds.
I, too, know people of this ilk.
The invisible society, as Hall plainly says, is the “secret and most august fraternity.” This fraternity is the true religion that resides at the heart of the Masonic enterprise. Only when one advances to the highest “degrees” that extend far beyond the Blue Lodge does the Mason arrive at the true workings of the Craft, and only then is he invited to participate in the genuine religion of the Fraternity.
This is the religion whose members are dedicated to the service of a mysterious arcanum arcanorum; that is, the “mystery of mysteries.” Merriam-Webster defines this as “the one ultimate secret supposed to lie behind all astrology, alchemy, and magic.”[22]
Magic?
Why would magic have anything to do with such a benevolent fraternity like the Freemasons? This question speaks directly to the fabric of the greatest secret hidden within the Order.
One of the most important aspects of our reality is the organization we call the Freemasons. In fact, this group was utterly foundational in the innerworkings of early America . . . and it still is.
In this lengthier article, I provide and introduction to this macabre organization and display why its very existence should matter greatly to all people. This is taken directly from Order of the Eye.
If you find this interesting, I go into far more detail about the Freemasons and their overall significance within the very Order that runs our world.
May your eyes be opened.
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Before us stand many figures and organizations that appear to run the world. There are presidents, senators, governors, prime ministers, royal families, emissaries, and all manner of other dignitaries. There are law and intelligence agencies, like the CIA, FBI, DIS, CIRO, MOSSAD, MI6, and a host of others throughout the world. There are various intergovernmental agencies that unite a host of countries, like the UN, the WHO, and NATO.
Then, of course, there are the Federal Reserve and the central banking systems across the globe that control the world’s financial structures. Some might call this interconnected system of financial powers the “Central Banking Cabal.” All these are the personalities and structures that run the world, as we understand it.
However, all these groups and individuals form the outward expression of something far more hidden. What if I told you that there is another force behind it all: a fraternity of darkness that blurs the line between corrupt humanity and the spiritual powers in the heavenly realms? We are talking about something well beyond the scope of our governments and recognizable organizations. It goes much deeper than what is commonly seen in everyday life. This is the power behind it all. Or, at least, it is as far into the darkness as we are able peer. What, then, is this incredible force that is hidden from our sight but runs the world?
The first thing to understand about this cabal of darkness is that it isn’t entirely hidden. In fact, their meeting locations exist in nearly every town and city around the world. Chances are that you (whoever you are) can visit even the smallest town near you and find one erected in an unassuming location. You simply can’t miss it, and still most do. The “hidden” element is not the fraternity that is visible on so many street corners. Rather, it is what lay behind this front of goodness and virtue that mysteriously cloaks it. Those who exist in the deepest recesses of this organization are the ones behind the ones who are running our governments and world system. Then, as you will see, there is yet another power behind all that. The concealed group running our world is what we might call the “Order of the Eye.” However, most of us have heard of them by another name that essentially serves as the head of the snake: the Freemasons.
Before discussing the Freemasons, I am fully aware that some who are wise to the practice of this fraternity will say that it’s an order called “the Jesuits” who really control the Freemasons. In fact, they may say that it’s indeed the Jesuits who run the world. Others will suggest that the Jesuits and Freemasons are mortal enemies on opposite sides of the spectrum. After having investigated this for some time, I have determined that there is indeed no meaningful difference between these groups. While they are different in their titles and power positions, the truth is that Freemasons and Jesuits are inseparable in practice.
For all intents and purposes, they are all members of the Order of the Eye; they are all one in spirit. In fact, the emblems for both the Freemasons and the Jesuits—and the modern Knights Templars, which happen to occupy the highest order within the York Rite of Freemasonry—contain a cross and the sun. They are interconnected, as are most of the “secret societies” around the world. In short, Freemasonry sits atop virtually all of them. But let’s not get the cart before the horse. For now, suffice it to say that I will only refer to the Freemasons because they serve as the “king of secret societies,” and completely separating them from the Jesuits is, at the end of the day, a distinction without a meaningful difference.
With this said, let’s begin discussing this peculiar group. While you are probably aware of their basic existence and may even have heard tales about their involvement in world affairs, you are about to learn about them in a truly robust way. Freemasons boast of being the “oldest fraternity in the world,”[1] and they are right. In fact, their order goes back to the Tower of Babel, which will be discussed in due course. Many are aware that some of the most influential people in all history, like the Founding Fathers of the United States of America, were Freemasons.
To this day, a bust of George Washington—the great Revolutionary general and first president of the United States—stands at the George Washington Masonic National Memorial in Alexandria, Virginia. On its inscription—before the title of “first president,” and with specific intent—is the word, “Freemason.” It reads: “Freemason” and “First President of the United States.”
This first allegiance to Freemasonry is standard among all Freemasons but is even evident among the leaders of the world. This is also why the tombstones of most Masons showcase a symbol of their involvement in the fraternity. In fact, many members are even buried while wearing one of their sacred aprons (discussed later). Even in death they are Masons, and it’s the one thing they desire the people of the world to remember about them.
It was Harry S. Truman, the 33rd president of the United States, who once remarked: “Although I hold the highest civil honour in the world, I have always regarded my rank and title as a Past Grand Master of Masons the greatest honour that had ever come to me.”[2] Ironically, being the 33rd president corresponds nicely with being a 33rd degree Freemason, the highest (honorary) degree possible within the fraternity. It should also be noted that being a “Grand Master” means that the individual oversees an entire Masonic jurisdiction and is also called “Most Worshipful Grand Master.” The master of a local lodge is simply referred to as the “Worshipful Master.” That’s right, “Worshipful Master.”
Truman, like Washington before him, regarded being a Freemason as a greater accomplishment than becoming the leader of the “free world.” Other Freemasons (or simply, “Masons”) that were presidents include Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, Andrew Jackson, James Garfield, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and William G. Harding.[3] However, it must be noted at the onset of this section that virtually no one—and I mean no one—obtains such a high status in politics, entertainment, or world leadership, without being a part of either the male fraternity (the Freemasons) or its female sorority and counterpart (The Order of the Eastern Star). As Manly P. Hall—a Freemason whose work we will discuss at length in proceeding sections—once noted:
“The Master Mason is afforded opportunities far beyond the reach of ordinary man, but he must not fail to realize that with every opportunity comes a cosmic responsibility.”[4]
One rarely, if ever, reaches the heights of success in our world without going through the Order. It virtually cannot happen. This applies not only within the U.S. but to countries around the world. Freemasonry’s tentacles extend into the power structures of all civilized nations. Considering this, the former presidents are just a sampling of those who have been clearly connected to the organization. In truth, nearly every man to ever sit in the Oval Office either was or is a Mason. In fact, so were their spouses: the “First Ladies.” The same goes for senators, congressman and woman, and often even local politicians and prominent businesspeople.
Now, claims of this magnitude are impossible to fully prove in one section of a book or even within an entire book. This is especially true, considering that one’s allegiance to Freemasonry is often only visible through the signs and symbols they show to the world; Freemasonry is mainly displayed to the public through hand gestures and other visible signs of one’s allegiance to the Order. The claim that nearly all influential members of society are Masons is the result of reading, watching, and pouring over copious amounts of information. While I cannot “prove” this beyond a doubt here and now, I will certainly provide much to consider.
What I can definitively say is that I am willing to stake my entire reputation on this reality. Allow me to state this clearly: if I am wrong in the assertion that the Order of the Eye runs the world and that the Freemasons are at the top of its power structure then please disregard all other resources available from me. Don’t read another book or article, watch another video, or entertain even one more idea. Indeed, I am that confident of this reality. With that said, the key question is this: why does it matter if the world is run by the Masons and other connected societies? Trust and believe that it matters far more than any of us could ever fully comprehend.
When one enters their local “lodge”—that is, the local assembly of Masons—they must first be invited and vouched for by an existing Mason. In truth, I was approached by an acquaintance about this very matter roughly 6-7 years ago. I had been discussing such things as religion and politics with him for some time and, one day, he asked if I knew anything about the Masons. At that time, I knew very little beyond the fact that numerous Christian churches and establishments barred their members from joining the fraternity (and other secret societies).
With my limited knowledge, I still felt uneasy about the proposition and respectfully declined. It wasn’t long afterwards that Altiyan Childs—a musician and former winner of Australia’s “The X Factor” music competition—released his colossal, almost six-hour long video on the nature of Freemasonry. Less than twenty minutes into viewing it, I realized just how important it would be. In a sense, his video was the catalyst for my own “initiation” into the evil that runs our world. From there, I spent several years looking into these matters, creating my own videos and articles along the way. Many of my findings are now being shared within this book.
Getting back to the previous point, I was indeed asked to become a member of the Freemasons. As I came to understand through research (and as you will clearly see), my skepticism was more than warranted. A Mason’s journey through the labyrinth of the fraternity is marked by various ceremonial levels, or “degrees.”
Broadly speaking, there are three primary degrees to be achieved.
The first marks the entrance into Freemasonry and is called the “Entered Apprentice” degree. It is here that one first becomes a member of the sacred tradition and is accepted as a “Brother.” The second pushes one farther into the fraternity and is called the “Fellow Craft” degree. As one prominent lodge describes it: “The second degree represents the symbolic growth from youth to manhood as a Brother accepts more responsibility within the fraternity.”[5] Lastly, the third is known as the “Master Mason” degree. It is described by the same lodge as follows: “As the final and highest honor in Freemasonry, the Master Mason degree symbolizes man’s maturity through increased knowledge and wisdom.” These three degrees mark one’s time within what is called the Blue Lodge, or the Symbolic Lodge.
While Master Mason is the highest degree within the Blue Lodge of Freemasonry, this is only where things get going. That is, it’s simply the entry point into the system for those who desire to go farther. It is at this juncture that the Master Mason can choose his own path by continuing to study and train in “the Craft” by joining one of the “appendant bodies” of Freemasonry. These include The Scottish Rite (32° Freemasonry), The York Rite, the Order of the Eastern Star (for women), and The Shrine (i.e. the Shriners), to name a few.[6]
Yes, even the beloved Shriners are required to venture through the Masonic ranks to achieve their positions. Who would ever have thought? Within each appendant body, there is a unique but overlapping path to the top of the fraternity/sorority.
While more about the ritualistic aspects of the fraternity will be discussed a bit later, let’s return for a moment to the initial degrees of Freemasonry. To simply start down the potentially long and mysterious path of the Mason, rather peculiar things are required. At the very entrance into the Order, the candidate is said to be one “who has long been in darkness, and now seeks to be brought to light.”[7] Shortly afterwards, his very life is threatened. The Masonic “Entered Apprentice Oath”—which marks one’s entrance into the Entered Apprentice degree—varies slightly depending on lodge and location (as do other ceremonies) but always involves pledging to avoid sharing a single secret (or anything pertaining to a secret) about Freemasonry. It goes so far as to require that the candidate does not:
“. . . write, indite, print, paint, stamp, stain, hue, cut, carve, mark or engrave the same upon anything movable or immovable, whereby or whereon the least word, syllable, letter, or character may become legible or intelligible to myself or another, whereby the secrets of Freemasonry may be unlawfully obtained through my unworthiness.”[8]
If you have ever had a Mason tell you that he cannot reveal the innerworkings of the fraternity, this is where that comes from. However, the horrible penalties at stake—which the lodge has complete authority to exercise—help to solidify this point:
“To all of which I do solemnly and sincerely promise and swear, without any hesitation, mental reservation, or secret evasion of mind in my whatsoever; binding myself under no less a penalty than that of having my throat cut across, my tongue torn out, and with my body buried in the sands of the sea at low-water mark, where the tide ebbs and flows twice in twenty-four hours should I ever knowingly or willfully violate this, my solemn Obligation of an Entered Apprentice. So help me God and make me steadfast to keep and perform the same.”[9]
Did you catch the results of revealing anything—including even the smallest guarded point—about Freemasonry to someone outside of the fraternity? A member who breaks his oaths can have their throat cut, tongue torn out, or be buried alive and drowned by the rising of the tide. Not to worry though: the candidate has invoked “God” to help him keep his oaths.
At the initiation ceremony into the Fellow Craft degree, of the second degree, more odd things occur.[10] Among them is that the candidate is partially disrobed, blindfolded (or “hoodwinked”), and a rope is tied around him. During the ceremony, it is stated again on multiple occasions that he is in search of “more light” and, when the blindfold is later removed, it is said to be awarded to him. He again kneels before the sacred altar and the Worshipful Master to swear additional oaths. Among them include the following words:
“All this I most solemnly promise and swear with a firm and steadfast resolution to perform the same, without any hesitation, mental reservation, or self-evasion of mind whatever, binding myself under no less penalty than of having my breast torn open, my heart plucked out, and placed on the highest pinnacle of the temple (some say, My heart and vitals taken from thence, and thrown over my left shoulder, and carried into the valley of Jehoshaphat, etc.), there to be devoured by the vultures of the air, should I ever knowingly violate the Fellow Craft obligation. So help me God, and keep me steadfast in the due performance of the same.”
Once more, the graphic details of breaking one’s oaths are on full display.
During initiation into the Master Mason degree, or the third degree, the stakes go up another notch. Here, one must further humiliate himself and disavow all that matters most in life. The candidate is further disrobed, now only being permitted to wear his shirt and drawers. This involves the removal of his jewelry (as though to appear impoverished) which includes his wedding ring and—get this—his crucifix, if he is wearing one. Yes, one must remove the very thing that outwardly symbolizes their allegiance to Jesus. Isn’t that curious? What’s equally curious is that he is repeatedly said to be searching for even more light. In case it hasn’t become obvious yet, the topic of light is extremely important within Freemasonry, and much time will be spent discussing it in the last chapter.
For now, observe the teaching on display within these ceremonies. Jesus referred to himself as the “Light of the world” (Jn. 8:12), yet the Mason’s progression into the fraternity somehow enables him to “enter the light.” This, alone, should be enough to repel anyone who calls Jesus their Savior from continuing through the process. Any genuine believer who knows their Bible should be hearing the alarm bells ringing. Since Jesus is the Light of the world, it logically follows that his disciples already walk in the light. In fact, Jesus even referred to his followers as the “light of the world” (Mt. 5:14).
Christ is both the Light and the means to walking in the light. How, then, can entering Freemasonry bring a person—especially someone who professes to be a Christian—into the light?
Amazingly, this seldom acts as a deterrent for those involved in Freemasonry. I personally know numerous Masons who see no conflict between their Christian faith and their participation in the Masonic enterprise. However, the issues go much deeper.
Consider the other elements that were mentioned within the initiation ceremonies of the three primary degrees of Freemasonry. The initiate is blindfolded, stripped down to his underclothes and forced to bear his chest, and a noose is tied around his neck. All this is done to induce shame in the initiate (by showing his “blindness” and ignorance) and to provide evidence of his utter helplessness. To fully solidify his vulnerability, he is then led at the point of a sword (or a dagger) to meet the “Worshipful Master,” or the master of the lodge. Before him, the candidate swears oaths not to reveal any of the secrets of their Order, with the sword being a reminder of what awaits him if he should do so. Before moving on, let’s quickly take stock of what has been said.
The candidate’s submission before the “Worshipful Master” is, of course, macabre as well. Jesus plainly issued the following command to his followers: “Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, even Christ” (Mt. 23:10, KJV).[11] This matter is intensified when we consider that the individual whom the candidate is both kneeling before and swearing an oath to is deemed to be “worshipful.” That, of course, means that the person is worshipped by the candidate. Enough said there. Finally, there is that pesky issue of swearing an oath in the first place. Jesus gave these instructions to his followers:
“But I say to you, Do not take an oath at all, either by heaven, for it is the throne of God, or by the earth, for it is his footstool, or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. And do not take an oath by your head, for you cannot make one hair white or black. Let what you say be simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything more than this comes from evil.”[12]
James, Jesus’ half-brother, echoed this very command in his letter:
“But above all, my brothers, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or by any other oath, but let your ‘yes’ be yes and your ‘no’ be no, so that you may not fall under condemnation” (5:12).
Without any question, followers of Christ are expressly forbidden to take oaths, much less the kind that involve penalties of death and before a man called the Worshipful Master. Already, we have clear indications about the nature of the so-called “light” within Freemasonry. We can also plainly see that true Christianity is completely incompatible with the requirements of the Masonic lodge.
If you find this behavior surprising, then know that there is something far more shocking about it all. Understand that nearly every single prominent member of society has entered the Masonic Order (by some means or another), having said their vows and performed their rituals.
You may doubt the claim, and you may also doubt that these oaths and rituals really mean anything at all. Maybe it’s all in jest, right? For now, ponder why anyone would “jest” about tearing someone’s entrails out after stripping them, blindfolding them, and then requiring them to take such gruesome oaths. This could be why Masons will not reveal anything of note about their most sacred practices. If you don’t believe me, then simply try asking one about the inner workings of their Craft.
Believe it or not, this is only what is included in the initial degrees of Freemasonry. To climb the to the top of the world, one must participate in far more concerning behavior.
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For more articles on Freemasonry, you simply must begin with this article and proceed from there.
[10] These are taken from Duncan’s Ritual and Monitor of Freemasonry, “Fellow Craft, or Second Degree.”
[11] Other translations say “leader” or “instructor” instead of “master.” Either way, this connotes someone who guides one on their path, which is just what the “Worshipful Master” is believed to do.
Among the many things that simply aren’t what they appear to be is the most iconic symbol in American history: The Statue of Liberty.
In this short article, I describe the true origins of “Lady Liberty” and how the monument stands for something entirely different than what we have always been taught. This is taken directly from Order of the Eye.
If you find this interesting, this text discusses many more oddities that exist within the United States that speak directly to who runs things.
May your eyes be opened.
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On a rainy October day in 1886, the Statue of Liberty was unveiled. Before that, however, much took place to make this possible. In 1883, Emma Lazarus wrote the poem, “The New Colossus,” to help raise money for the statue’s pedestal. In 1903, its most recognized lines were engraved upon a bronze plaque inside the pedestal:
“Give me your tired, your poor,
Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,
The wretched refuse of your teeming shore,
Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me,
I lift my lamp beside the golden door!”
The Stature of Liberty, as the poem suggests, has long been believed to be a symbol of friendship, unity, and of course liberty; it is seen as a beacon of freedom and opportunity to all who wish to enter America.
The Statue of Liberty is probably the single-most identifiable structure that symbolizes the United States; it is what most people, both within and outside of the country, think of when America comes to mind. It is typically taught and maintained that the statue was a gift from France to symbolize their friendship and support.
The truth about the structure, however, is rather different.
The monument was the brainchild of Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, a French sculptor and painter. Bartholdi wanted to build a grand and memorable structure, and so he traveled to Egypt (among other countries) for inspiration. In 1869, the Egyptian Ruler, Isma’il Pasha—who had previously enjoyed Bartholdi’s work—commissioned him to create a monument that would be placed at the northern side of the Suez Canal in Egypt.[1]
Bartholdi’s intentions, then, were to create a massive lighthouse that would be a personification of Egypt. It was designed to be a towering “fellah” (a maleor femalepeasant) dressed in Islamic style clothing, and the structure would be called “Egypt Enlightening the Orient.” Pasha, however, halted the project because it was proving to be both time and cost prohibitive, among other factors.
After a series of hazy events, Bartholdi later became associated with none other than the Freemasons in his native country of France. During a trip to the U.S. in 1871, he had the revelation of the ideal site for his monument: Bedloe Island, or what is now called Liberty Island. In 1874, Bartholdi helped to establish—under the Masonic agenda—a group called the Franco-American Union. This group was able to sell influential American figures on Bartholdi’s dream, but now under the guise of aligning with the principles of 1787’s U.S. Constitution.
The Franco-American Union was tasked with selling the idea to the public and raising the required funds to transport the monument in various pieces to America. Hence, the Statue of Liberty was not a gift from France but was a Masonic endeavor to call specific groups of immigrants—through the “light” of the statue’s torch—to their new world.
Now, also shining atop the statue’s head, are seven rays that symbolize the seven continents of the world. These rays hearken back to Bartholdi’s travels and the ancient fascination with the “sun god.” The ancient Egyptians called him “Ra” (or “Re”), while he is identified with many other names in antiquity. The sun god tradition is thoroughly pagan in nature and, in truth, is often connected to none other than Satan himself.
When Lazarus’ poem refers to the statue as the “New Colossus,” this refers specifically to the Colossus of Rhodes. This statue was erected on the Greek Island (and city) of Rhodes to commemorate the defense of Rhodes against Macedonian forces, and it stood roughly 108 feet tall. Not surprisingly, it was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient world. It depicted the Greek sun god, Helios, and it possessed radiant sun rays that protruded from its head. Helios was not only depicted on this monument but can also be seen in certain ancient inscriptions.
When compared to the Statue of Liberty, the similarities are undeniable.
As you can see, the Statue of Liberty looks nearly identical to the ancient sun god and is even called the “(New) Colossus.” Imagine that: a Masonic symbol existing right here in America that is clearly connected to Lucifer. Who would have thought?
Though much more could be said about the origins and symbolism behind Lady Liberty, this should reveal plenty. The truth is that the Freemasons sold Lady Liberty to the masses (and still do) as a symbol of freedom, dressing her as a beacon of light and liberty to the peoples of the earth. Like all things within the Order, the truth is veiled for the “ignorant masses.”
What they really accomplished is their beacon to the world that shines from the very entrance to their New Atlantis, their Great Work, and the fulfilment of their Quest. Even the notion of the statue being a woman at all is very much in question. In this sense, the figure is perhaps best understood as being androgynous, something that would align with the upside-down world of Freemasonry.
Here, again, they achieved their goal of marking America as a nation dedicated to Satan (the “sun god”) while projecting the virtues of goodness, mercy, justice and peace to the world.
As we have all heard before, the Devil is in the details.
[1] This, and the rest of the information presented here, was taken from Calloway’s, “Secrets Exposed: the Statue of Liberty.”
Just when you thought you had seen it all, this comes along . . .
A man who denies his need for forgiveness and his place in heaven is going to “rededicate” America to God. On May 17, 2026, the United States’ 250th birthday will be commemorated by another of Trump’s blessed ventures.
Countless people of faith will no doubt see this as a splendid event. “Only a president like Trump would do this!” “Only Donald Trump has been willing to tirelessly support Christians and the mission of Jesus Christ on earth!”
Throughout his illustrious life of righteousness and his two stints as God’s “chosen” leader of the United States of Babylon, here is a list of 15 of Donald J. Trump’s innumerable accolades and achievements.
By this, I mean the ugly truths that his determined followers have gleefully chosen to ignore. I can only exhort you to deeply consider this information and ask yourselves a critical question: which “god” does Donald J. Trump really serve?
In his time, Trump . . .
1. Outright denied his need for repentance and to be forgiven. As Scripture illustrates, this makes him a liar, and the truth is not in him (1 Jn. 1:8).
2. Referred to himself as the “chosen one” (of God) and twice insinuated that he was selected to be the “savior of the world.” These titles belong to Christ alone. Is this the same as calling yourself a god? I think it might well be (2 The. 2:3).
3. Was instrumental in the COVID-19 agenda through his involvement in Operation Warp Speed, naming the satanic monster Anthony Fauci to the Coronavirus Task Force, and calling the vaccines a “medical miracle.”
4. Proclaimed himself to be the “father of the vaccine” and was perhaps the greatest spokesperson for Big Pharma and the efficacy of the injections.
5. Sold Bibles with his own signature on them, which is almost unimaginably sacrilegious.
6. Was unable to provide a single verse of Scripture from memory when directly asked. Not a single one.
10. Pledged to stay out of foreign wars but proceeded to serve the nation of Israel—i.e. the Great Harlot—by going to war with Iran.
11. Honors the “god of forces” (the sun God) on artwork in his penthouse within Trump Tower. This is something spoken of concerning the Antichrist (Dan. 11:38).
12. Openly bragged on a debate stage about how (supposedly) well-endowed he is.
13. Seemed rather proud in affirming that he would not be going to heaven, based on the life he has lived.
14. Pledged to “drain the swamp” in Washington D.C. but instead filled it with the worst swamp creatures imaginable.
15. Was named tens of thousands of times in the Epstein Files, which is likely a conservative estimate.
Bonus example –and this one is going out on the limb—Trump likely faked an assassination attempt to show that he is indeed the “chosen one” and God’s special vessel to save the world (as he personally said, see #2).
This was recently suggested by the heretic and false prophetess, Paula White, Trump’s self-appointed “spiritual advisor” and leader of the White House Faith and Opportunity Initiative (Faith Office). But it wasn’t all she had to say.
Before all the world, White made the following comparisons:
Jesus conquering the grave (i.e. the Resurrection) to Trump’s surviving the “assassination attempt.”
Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross for the sins of the world (“paying the price”) to Trump’s work in the world.
Jesus’ betrayal and persecution (i.e. the “suffering servant”) to Trump’s trials.
Jesus’ anointing as God’s chosen Messiah to Trump’s anointing.
And how did Trump respond to these clearly blasphemous comparisons? Well, like he always does—with a smile and intermittent nods of approval.
More than accepting White’s messianic praise, Trump decided to go all out and show himself as Jesus. Despite the almost unprecedented (and absurd) attempts to excuse this act by Trump and those who will follow him to the gates of hell, anyone who has not fully succumbed to the Trump delusion knows exactly what they saw.
Feast your eyes on the plainest example of comparing oneself to God imaginable:
There is nothing left to wonder about. As I recently ranted on video, Trump has clearly shown the world who he really is. Do you believe him?
Another recent event worth mentioning came a week earlier, with Trump’s Easter morning message to Iran (and the world). Amazingly, this was a real post coming from Trump’s official Truth Social account. It read:
No commentary is necessary here.
However, it’s worth adding that he followed up this incredible statement just days later with one that is perhaps even more insane: “A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again.”
In case this is not telling enough, I have chronicled in detail how Donald J. Trump actually lines up with virtually all the possible descriptions of the Antichrist. Much of this, mind you, was not even mentioned above.
Given all that was previously stated, this notion should hardly seem impossible to any thinking person.
Now, we must ask some important questions. Which “God” is it that Mr. Trumpstein will be “rededicating” America to? More to the point, did America’s founders ever dedicate the country to Jesus in the first place?
If you still aren’t sure, then you may want to check out my latest work,Order of the Eye: The Secret Force that Runs the World. It should remove all doubt about these questions, as well as who is really in charge of things.
Whatever you choose to do with this information, I only ask that you keep it all in mind as millions celebrate Trump’s next triumphant act of divine theater.
With the release of my new book (above), I have decided to provide select sections for my beloved readers. It is my hope that these sections will be highly informative, and that they might give you reason to further explore the book.
Below is the first section I am releasing (pages 23-28 of the paperback). I pray you enjoy it.
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Yet another way that we are now being manipulated—whether by the media or private citizens—is seen in what is called “deepfaking.”
A deepfake is essentially a computer simulation of a real person, and it is primarily brought to us through the behemoth called “Artificial Intelligence,” or simply AI. In deepfaking, creators can dress up anyone in a virtual world and present them to the public as though they are real. The facial movements and voices can be synced up to perfection, and the sound of the simulation’s voice is often a spot-on match with the real person.
Obviously, the messages they speak can also be manipulated to make the figure—which is typically a person of notoriety—say anything the creator desires. Want to hear “Barak Obama” say incredible things about Donald J. Trump, or hear “Trump” talk about shredding the American electoral process? Or perhaps you’d rather hear “Elon Musk” rail about some new technology or a type of AI program that doesn’t even exist yet. All this, and so much more, can be done. Not only can it be done, but it is often impossible to tell whether we are watching that person speak or not.
It is that convincing.
To prove the point, consider what the practice of deepfaking can conjure into reality. There is a social media influencer named “Lil Miquela” who started her profile in 2016 and quickly amassed over 3 million followers on Instagram. Miquela is a Brazilian-born model who often posts about her extravagant LA lifestyle.[1] This includes photoshoots, product endorsements, and social activism issues that are consistent with our corrupt culture. Amazingly, her account was hacked in 2018, and it was uncovered that “Lil Miquela” doesn’t exist at all; she’s nothing more than a computer-generated façade.
Even more incredible is that her account continued, for a time, to grow followers even after this discovery. Though she is now labeled as a “fictional character” or “influencer robot” and “her” following has currently dropped to around 2.6 million, countless people were effortlessly fooled into believing that they were idolizing an authentic celebrity. Nothing about Lil Miquela was ever real, but it was to the millions who fawned after the faux figure.
Let’s examine another example, and this one should hit home for anyone who professes to be a Christian. On Spotify, Solomon Ray was once described as a “Mississippi-made soul singer carrying a Southern soul revival into the present.”[2] Ray is often pictured on covers with his beautiful wife and children, and Ray himself is a rather well-dressed and handsome man.
In the fall of 2025, Ray released a Christmas EP called A Soulful Christmas. On the EP are featured tracks with titles like “Soul to the World” and “Jingle Bell Soul.” He currently draws nearly 600,000 monthly listeners and, in November of 2025, he became the top artist on the iTunes top 100 Christian and gospel albums chart.[3] His songs have trended all over social media and are celebrated within both the Christian community and those outside of it. The only problem is, as you might now imagine, Ray isn’t a real person. Like Lil Miquela, he is AI-generated.
Only a week prior to Ray’s massive breakthrough, an AI-generated song called “Walk My Walk” (by Breaking Rus) topped Billboard’s Country Digital Song Sales chart and totaled 3 million streams on Spotify. As one article astutely summarized things:
“AI-generated music is no longer a laughline or niche tech interest. More listeners are encountering songs created by algorithms and machines, whether by choice or by accident.”[4]
For any newer or unrecognized song you might hear today, there is literally no way of knowing whether it was written and performed by a flesh and blood human being or by an AI-generated bot. We simply cannot trust what we hear.
This phenomenon has long been true regarding the images we can produce as well. The hard truth is that we have all seen far more doctored pictures than we could ever know. This practice is often called “Fauxtography,” and it is utterly rampant in our time. One of my personal favorites is a photo of Joe and Jill Biden when they allegedly met with former president and first lady, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter. The photo was posted to The Carter Center’s (then) Twitter page on May 3, 2021, and it joyously read:
“We’re pleased to share this wonderful photo from the @POTUS and @FLOTUS visit to see the Carters in Plains, Ga.! Thank you President and Mrs. Biden!”
The picture sports Joe Biden kneeling next to Rosalynn, and Jill kneeling next to Jimmy. Though Joe and Jimmy are supposed to be roughly the same height, as are Jill and Rosalynn,[5] the photo reveals an incredible disparity in height. Joe and Jill alike tower over the Carters, both showing a height discrepancy reminiscent of Shaquille O’Neal sitting next to Jackie Chan. This is only a slight exaggeration. It would be humorous, except for the fact that it is yet another lie we have been fed, if only a small one.
This image can still be seen all over the internet, at least at the time this was written. In truth, the photo looks like something out of the Lord of the Rings trilogy: like Gandalf and Aragorn sitting next to hobbits Frodo and Sam. It’s so utterly absurd, even upon a preliminary glance, that a small child would be able to spot its lack of authenticity.
Yet, the media could still be counted on to defend one of its darlings. As Scott Stump of Today explained things—in an article that begins with the words, “Honey, they shrunk the Carters”—there was nothing strange about any of it: “It’s most likely because a wide-angle lens was used in the photo and distorted their sizes to make those closest to the camera look huge and those farther away look smaller.”[6] There you have it; we are dealing with a mere camera lens phenomenon. Whatever the reasons for faking the photo (and probably the visit, in general), we can be sure it was indeed faked.
These days, we have no way of verifying almost any similar event.
As previously mentioned, these types of “fauxtographs” appear all over the internet. An article on fauxtography from the California Museum of photography plainly revealed our current situation: “We live in a golden age of lying. Photographs are now crucial building blocks in the superstructure of falsehood, their deceptive powers amplified by vast circulation on the internet.”[7] Consider that remark: “a golden age of lying.”
While this statement is valid, a lot of the pictures we see online today are not. In the summer of 2023, a fauxtograph of Tom Hanks circulated on the internet. In it, Hanks sported a shirt that read: “Keep America Trumpless.”[8] While one can easily imagine such a thing, the picture was widely said to be fake. Was it? Who can really say. Two articles were written later in the same year that discussed the circulating images of Osama Bin Laden meeting (separately) with Barak Obama, Condoleezza Rice, Hillary Clinton, and even Tupac Shakur.[9] All were later reported to be fake.
There have even been doctored images of Leonardo da Vinci and the “Mona Lisa” model that have circulated throughout the web over the years.[10] As you can imagine, such images range from the completely believable to the utterly absurd. We are no longer talking about grainy pictures of “Bigfoot” that are clearly just a man strutting along in an ape suit. Rather, we are dealing with images that trained professionals sometimes have a difficult time either debunking or verifying.
The obvious problem is that, as with deep faking, it’s often difficult to tell which images are authentic. While any media outlet can claim that a photograph is indeed a fauxtograph, it’s not always clear that it is. This is especially true for those who have neither the time nor the desire to vet every image they come across. I mean, who can?
This leads to perhaps the most problematic issue with both deepfakes and fauxtographs, which is that these widespread practices also cast doubt on authentic works. Think about it: if videos and pictures can so easily be falsified, then it also means that genuine videos and pictures can be more easily discredited. One can simply call a real video a “deepfake,” or a real picture a “fauxtograph.” Again, we are often left needing the media to tell us the “truth” on that matter.
Hopefully, this conundrum—and its many destructive implications—is apparent. We now live in a time when many genuine images are “fakes,” and many “fakes” are genuine images. This reveals the heart of the problem: how can we ever tell what is what? Really, how can we? As technology increases and the average person has even greater tools at their disposal, this issue will become more challenging. To properly state things, this will make discerning reality virtually impossible.
Just like the explosion of misinformation, revised and deleted information, and the entire swarm of media lies we are now faced with, the things we physically observeare also being manipulated. This is not happening on a small scale, either. The entire world of media and social media has become nothing short of a matrix of lies and deceptions. We can scarcely tell—even when we are really trying to—what is true and what is not, or what is real and what is not. What can be done when we no longer have access to the happenings of reality? Where can we go when all truth is lost, and we are caught within this macabre matrix? Well, such questions are no longer for the future.
This matrix is creating far more of an existential crisis than almost anyone realizes. The student of history might realize where this sort of scenario is taking us. In times of great uncertainty, chaos and, most importantly, confusion, the masses turn toward what could be called the “tribal authorities.” That is, we look to those in charge to make sense of things.
The COVID-19 crisis is probably the most powerful example of this in all of history, which is why it has been discussed and will be again later in the book. We sit now at the precipice of a reality that is sure to come and will fully manifest very soon. This is a reality where almost nothing can be known for sure. Every picture, video, song, article, piece of evidence, and literally every word spoken on the world’s stage will be impossible to discern. Everything can be faked; it can all be contrived.
History—or what’s left of it—will have been completely rewritten, and it will be only the future that is certain. The world will even further rely upon those in charge—our news outlets, political leaders, and global icons. It will rely upon those tribal authorities that have the microphone and create the narratives. People will go with whatever is most familiar and is most socially acceptable.
In short, humanity will be funneled into the very system that the Order of the Eye is creating.
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[1] See the short video, “It’s all FAKE: The Dead Internet Theory” for more on this.
[2] See McGinnis’, “The Current No. 1 Christian Artist Has No Soul.”
Are you willing to brave the darkness and enter the Light?
Anyone with eyes to see and ears to hear can perceive that the world is out of sorts, and that something is terribly wrong. It might surprise one to see, however, just how dark it has all become.
Nearly every aspect of civilization has been inverted from its created order. In fact, it is self-evident that the world has been corrupted to a level never seen in human history. The signs of the Satanic age are all around us. From the corruption of our governments and political structures to the idolatry of our entertainment icons, to the rampant narcissism that courses throughout societies here and abroad, and in every other observable way, we are clearly moving toward a disturbing climax. Nothing remains unscathed. When properly understood, this realization forces us to consider how things have come to such a pass.
When we strip away the many layers of deception, what lay behind it all?
Who, or what, is steering the world toward its inevitable conclusion?
In Order of the Eye, Brian M. Rossiter reveals the secret force that runs the world and the very master whom they kneel before. Piece by piece, the depths of the darkness are exposed until only the true Light remains visible.
For some time now, I have been spending a tremendous amount of time working on a book. My hope is that it will be my best work to date.
This is, in part, why I have not released many blogs in recent times.
Now that I am getting closer to having this goliath finished, I wanted to start providing small sections as something of a sneak preview of the book. What follows is a rather provocative section showing some of the many indications that our country was indeed founded by the Freemasons, the very church of Satan and the force that largely drives our world.
If you find this interesting, then you will likely find the book interesting as well. Enjoy!
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Masonic America
Scattered throughout the most significant locations in the United States, we see the hallmarks of Freemasonry . . .
These signs appear as all other things within the Masonic enterprise: veiled beneath the trappings of kindness, mercy, justice and beauty. Take Lady Liberty, for example. On a rainy October day in 1886, the Statue of Liberty was unveiled. Before that, however, much took place to make this a reality. In 1883, Emma Lazarus wrote the poem, “The New Colossus,” to help raise money for the statue’s pedestal. In 1903, its most recognized lines were engraved upon a bronze plaque inside the pedestal:
“Give me your tired, your poor,
Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,
The wretched refuse of your teeming shore,
Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me,
I lift my lamp beside the golden door!”
The Stature of Liberty, as the poem suggests, has long been believed to be a symbol of friendship, unity, and of course liberty; it is seen as a beacon of freedom and opportunity to all who wish to enter America.
The Statue of Liberty is probably the single-most identifiable structure that symbolizes the United States; it is what most people, both within and outside of the country, think of when America comes to mind. It is typically taught and maintained that the statue was a gift from France to symbolize their friendship and support.
The truth about the structure, however, is rather different.
The monument was the brainchild of Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, a French sculptor and painter. Bartholdi wanted to build a grand and memorable structure, and so he traveled to Egypt (among other countries) for inspiration. In 1869, the Egyptian Ruler, Isma’il Pasha—who had previously enjoyed Bartholdi’s work—commissioned him to create a monument that would be placed at the northern side of the Suez Canal in Egypt.[1]
Bartholdi’s intentions, then, were to create a massive lighthouse that would be a personification of Egypt. It was designed to be a towering “fellah” (a male or female peasant) dressed in Islamic style clothing, and the structure would be called “Egypt Enlightening the Orient.” Pasha, however, halted the project because it was proving to be both time and cost prohibitive, among other factors.
After a series of hazy events, Bartholdi later became associated with none other than the Freemasons in his native country of France. During a trip to the U.S. in 1871, he had the revelation of the ideal site for his monument: Bedloe Island, or what is now called Liberty Island. In 1874, Bartholdi helped to establish—under the Masonic agenda—a group called the Franco-American Union.
This group was able to sell influential American figures on Bartholdi’s dream, but now under the guise of aligning with the principles of 1871’s U.S. Constitution.
The Franco-American Union was tasked with selling the idea to the public and raising the required funds to transport the monument in various pieces to America. Hence, the Statue of Liberty was not a gift from France but was a Masonic endeavor to call specific groups of immigrants—through the “light” of the statue’s torch—to their new world.
Now, also shining atop the statue’s head, are seven rays that symbolize the seven continents of the world. These rays hearken back to Bartholdi’s travels and the ancient fascination with the “sun god.” The ancient Egyptians called him “Ra” (or “Re”), while he is identified with many other names in antiquity.
The sun god tradition is thoroughly pagan in nature and, in truth, is often connected to none other than Satan himself. When Lazarus’ poem refers to the statue as the “New Colossus,” this refers specifically to the Colossus of Rhodes. This statue was erected on the Greek Island (and city) of Rhodes to commemorate the defense of Rhodes from Macedonian forces, and it stood roughly 108 feet tall. Not surprisingly, it was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient world. It depicted the Greek sun god, Helios, and it possessed radiant sun rays that protruded from its head.
Helios was not only depicted on this monument but can also be seen in certain ancient inscriptions. When compared to the Statue of Liberty, the similarities are undeniable. The Statue of Liberty looks nearly identical to the ancient sun god and is even called the “(New) Colossus.”
Imagine that: a Masonic symbol existing right here in America that is clearly connected to Lucifer. Who would have thought?
See any similarities?
Though much more could be said about the origins and symbolism behind Lady Liberty, this should reveal plenty. The truth is that Freemasons sold Lady Liberty to the masses (and still do) as a symbol of freedom, dressing her as a beacon of light and liberty to the peoples of the earth. Like all things in Freemasonry, the truth is veiled for the “ignorant masses,” and what they really accomplished is their beacon to the world shining from the very entrance to their New Atlantis, their Great Work, and the fulfilment of their Quest.
Even the notion of the statue being a woman at all is very much in question. In this sense, the figure is perhaps best understood as being androgynous, something that would align with the upside-down world of Freemasonry. Here, again, they achieved their goal of marking America as a nation dedicated to Satan (the “sun god”) while projecting the virtues of goodness, mercy, justice and peace to the world.
As we have all heard before, the devil is in the details.
Not surprisingly, the nation’s capital also bears the distinct marks of Freemasonry. When you connect the dots between monuments and buildings within the city, all the expected symbols appear: a pyramid, the Square and Compass, and the Masonic cross.[2] Curiously, the Capital Building itself is constructed to reveal an enormous owl. While the owl was seen in some Greek traditions as a symbol of wisdom, it was largely not so in the ancient world.
In both Egypt and Rome—cultures that are heavily present within the architecture of Washington D.C.—the owl took on a much darker meaning. It was believed to be a force associated with darkness and death, and the Egyptians viewed owls as the guardians of the underworld.[3] Not surprisingly, the owl has special significance for both the Freemasons and the Illuminati, as it a symbol of wisdom and hidden knowledge.
When we peer inside the Capital Building, we see a plethora of other signs and symbols. The painting that is suspended 180 feet above the rotunda depicts George Washington as a god and is called the “Apotheosis of Washington.” An apotheosis is the elevation to the status of a god. Hence, the fresco’s title literally means “the deification of Washington” or his “ascent to become a god.” In it, Washington is seen sitting atop the clouds, surrounded by a host of mythological deities. This is clearly something of a comparison with Zeus, who was believed to rule over the pantheon of Gods at Mount Olympus.
Washington is also depicted as a god (Zeus, specifically) within Horatio Greenough’s 1840 sculpture—called “Enthroned Washington”—that once sat within the rotunda of the United States Capitol and is now housed within the Smithsonian Museum.[4] It was a recreation of the great statue of Zeus at Olympia. With Zeus being considered as the chief of the gods in Greek mythology, we see precisely what the aim was with Greenhough’s sculpture.
Also know that his work was commissioned directly by the US Congress and was awarded a federal commission, in case you might object that Greenhough acted independently. Like Lady Liberty, we have another celebrated structure that has its roots in Greek paganism.
As though this were not enough, the Washington Monument—the tallest structure in Washington D.C., at 555 feet—also suggests the deity of George Washington. The monument is an Egyptian obelisk. In antiquity, obelisks were representations (and you guessed it) of the sun god, Ra.[5] The pyramidion, or capstone, of the obelisk represents the All-Seeing Eye. The All-Seeing Eye: you know, the exact same symbol that appears as the capstone of the Egyptian pyramid on the U.S. one dollar bill.
Is this making sense yet?
Speaking of the U.S. one-dollar bill, it cannot—at this point—come as a surprise that it is littered with Masonic/Satanic imagery and symbolism. The first one-dollar bill was issued in 1862 and featured the likeness of Salmon P. Chase, who was the secretary of Treasury under Abraham Lincoln. Seven years later, in 1869, it was redesigned and, among its changes, was that it would now bear the image of George Washington. Over the course of time, many new versions would be created and numerous little “wrinkles,” we’ll call them, found their way onto the dollar bill.[6]
We already discussed the All-Seeing Eye that sits atop its Egyptian pyramid. If we weren’t so used to it, the presence of an Egyptian pyramid should alone give us pause. Why is it even there on the American currency? In any event, there is much more for the eye to “see.”
A lesser-known issue with the pyramid is that there are 13 levels leading up to the capstone. This number is extremely significant within Freemasonry, as it can represent rebirth and it aligns with the exact day (Friday the 13th) that the Knights Templar were burned at the stake in 1307.[7] The Knights Templars are historically linked with the modern Freemasons and even marks its highest degree within the York Rite branch of the fraternity.
There are many other related symbols as well, including 13 leaves and olive branches, 13 bars and stripes on the shield, 13 feathers in the bird’s tail, 13 arrows, 13 stars in the crest above the bird, and more. Below the pyramid, a banner states the term “novus ordo seclorum,” which in Latin means “a new order of the ages.”
You may recall the events of 2020 and the world powers insisting that it marked a time for a Great Reset or, what they sometimes openly called, a New World Order.
Furthermore, we see that the “eagle” on the dollar bill strongly resembles certain ancient depictions of the Egyptian god, Horus, which can be traced back to the All-Seeing Eye that of course exists on the back side of the dollar bill as well. Even this “eagle” is representing a phoenix (or Horus) rising from the ashes.
You have heard the expression, “I will rise like a phoenix from the ashes,” right? This speaks to the concept of Horus’s mythic defeat of his uncle Set (the god of chaos) that would avenge his father Osiris and reclaim the throne. While many protest this idea, and others mentioned here, even the Masonic owl makes an appearance at the top-left corner of the number one, on the top-right of the front side of the bill.
All this, and so much more, can be found on the dollar bill.
Lastly, there is the obvious point that the dollar bears the likeness of George Washington, who we have already seen has the clearest ties to Freemasonry and, by extension, the Satanic cult. The same man who is literally deified in myriad ways within the structures of Washinton D.C. adorns what is perhaps the most mysterious of U.S. symbols.
It all adds up.
Still, the backside of the dollar bill delivers its diversion in the plainest of ways saying, “In God We Trust.” With all the rest of the symbols we have seen, one simply must wonder which “God” this is referring to?
In truth, the deity that is clearly seen on the bill is Lucifer, and in the many ways already mentioned. The dollar bill is a perfect illustration of the world’s continuation of the Babylonian Mystery religion which manifests in endless ways within countless cultures and traditions. This corresponds perfectly with the Masonic ideas of a Great Work or a New Atlantis.
If only “Lady Liberty” were also covering one eye.
(For more on Freemasonry and the All-Seeing Eye, start here.)
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[1] This and the rest of the information presented here is taken from Calloway’s, “Secrets Exposed: the Statue of Liberty.”
[2] See “Secret Revealed, Symbols of the Freemason’s: Washington DC.”
While it is foundational within the belief system of most Christians today, the question of whether Israel and the Jewish people are still God’s chosen is a complex one.
Here, I show the surprising truth that Jesus and the apostles revealed to us in Scripture. Check out this video now!
It has been quite some time since I last posted. This is partly because of the overall flow of my life recently, but also because I have been pouring my spare time into a new book (available in early 2026, hopefully) and continuing to make videos for the narcissism channel.
However, I felt especially compelled to make extra time to write this article. Those who keep up with this site know that I have been writing about the last days—which I do believe are upon us—in myriad ways since the events of 2020. Recently, I have come to see an important part of the picture that I had not previously given enough attention to.
This part of the picture is that the last days look very little like what most people have been taught.
For most, any discussion about the “end” revolves around (or at least culminates in) a time in which the Great Tribulation gives rise to utter chaos. Let’s be blunt: the end is believed to be nothing short of hell on earth. This is normally cashed out as a period of unparalleled bloodshed, a world ablaze by fire and destruction, and the type of world that can barely sustain human life.
If you have ever seen the film Terminator 2: Judgement Day and Sarah Connor’s vision of the world’s apocalyptic doom then, yeah . . . it’s that: total carnage and destruction, the likes of which we could barely comprehend.
In this article, I want to prove to you why that type of view is most emphatically not how the Bible portrays the last days. At least, it won’t be the overall state of the world prior to Jesus’ coming. To the contrary, the end will be something just as easy to perceive for those with eyes to see but will be impossible to see for those without them.
Let’s look at how this will really go down.
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Images of Destruction
Before getting to the three major points we need to discuss, I must briefly address where all the “post-apocalyptic world” talk comes from: where the belief of a totally scorched earth scenario is derived from.
First, I want to be clear that the last days do involve physical hardships, violence, tribulation, and the like, to a certain degree. The twentieth century saw by far more casualties from war (globally) than any other in history. Though it varies, a solid estimate of the total deaths between the year 1900 and the present is about 187 millioncasualties.
Without question, most of these came in the 20th century. Talk about “wars and rumors of wars” (Mt. 24:6)! In this sense, there is clearly a sufficient amount of physical violence—in my estimation—to satisfy any amount of physical carnage expected in the tribulation of the last days.
Jesus speaks to this directly, of course. We are told about those wars and rumors of wars, that nations will rise against one another, and that it will be a time of terror in certain respects.
But exactly how bad will that part of things be? One of the mysterious aspects of Jesus’ descriptions of the last days—as in Matthew 24 and Luke 21, for instance—is that he is simultaneously addressing both the events surrounding the fall of the temple/Jerusalemand the events preceding the last days. For this reason, it is sometimes unclear which event he is speaking about. Jesus seems to address these two issues at the same time, seemingly vacillating between them at points.
Matthew 24:4-14, for example, seems to be directly speaking about the events of the last days. The prophecies about the gospel being preached throughout the entire world and the need to “stand firm” to the end cannot apply to the fall of Jerusalem (24:13-14). I don’t think any of that section can or does, for that matter.
However, verse 15 seems to abruptly pivot to a discussion about the fall of Jerusalem. Jesus’ comment about “the abomination that causes desolation” can only refer to the time when the temple existed (prior to AD 70). Further, his mention of the Sabbath is another clear indication that we are dealing with issues pertaining to the first century and not the last days; such a prospect would only make a difference locally, and by those who were bound under the law to keep the Sabbath (I discuss the Sabbath in this article).
There are many other points that could be made, but the point should be clear. Jesus’ handling of the two issues is not purely done in a chronological manner. Like Revelation, issues and time periods tend to jump around a bit. This means that Jesus’ statements about no flesh surviving “if those days had not been cut short” (24:22) and the distress of that time being unparalleled in all human history (24:21) logically pertain to the fall of Jerusalem. The latter is directly connected to issues pertaining to the abomination of desolation and the Sabbath. The Pulpit Commentary has this right:
“There should no flesh be saved; i.e. the whole Jewish nation would have been annihilated” (my emphasis).
The verdict, then, is that Jesus was not telling his audience that the last days would be some type of post-apocalyptic world. It will surely be bad, but not in that way. Furthermore, there has been unparalleled bloodshed throughout the last 120 years, as it is.
There are certainly physical implications of terror and bloodshed associated with the end. However, I think something else entirely speaks mainly to the state of the world in the last days.
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The Days of Noah
While the exact degree of tangible carnage, death and destruction of the end is somewhat hazy, something else Jesus said could not be clearer.
At one point, Jesus tells his listeners exactly what the last days will be like, and it involves the distant past:
“But about that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father alone. For the coming of the Son of Man will be just like the days of Noah.For as in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered the ark,and they did not understand until the flood came and took them all away; so will the coming of the Son of Man be” (24:36-39, my emphasis).
There we have it.
Jesus unequivocally stated that his coming—that is, the events surrounding the return and its very nature—will be exactly like it was during the days of Noah. And what was that like? Well, many things could be said on that front. For one thing, the “Nephilim” were alive on the earth in those days and the world was exceedingly corrupt (as it is now, I believe). But Jesus specifically mentions eating, drinking, marriage, and the like.
But why would he talk about those things?
Eating and drinking are the most ordinary (and necessary) aspects of life that one could mention. Only activities like sleeping and breathing would fall into the same category. However, he also mentions marriage. Marriage, as you should recall, was the institution and covenant that God created at the very beginning. It was to be the culmination of God’s design for man and woman and the modus operandi for how life would proceed throughout the entire age. Year after year, people have tied the knot and perpetuated human existence by creating families.
(That was the design, at least, but this clearly doesn’t operate as planned most of the time today).
What, then, was Jesus trying to say when he likened the last days to the days of Noah and the eating, drinking, marrying, etc.? I think it’s quite clear. As the Expositor’s Commentary accurately states:
“The idea rather seems to be that all things went on as usual, as if nothing were going to happen.”
That’s right. Here, Jesus revealed something incredible: something that runs almost completely contrary to what most expect to see in the end. He said that the end would actually look like life as usual. People would be living their lives as though nothing spectacular is occurring at all. No Terminator 2 global chaos. No scorched earth scenarios. No anything of the sort.
In fact, it would appear to most that absolutely nothing was about to happen.
While the Bible does not directly state that others scoffed at Noah for building the Ark—contrary to popular belief—it is certainly reasonable to infer that such a thing occurred. Whatever the case, no one besides Noah and his family were preparing for the cataclysm. As far as the rest of the world was concerned, it was business as usual.
And that is exactly how Jesus describes the end. It is a period when only the righteous—those with eyes to see and ears to hear—will understand what is coming, and the rest of the world will continue on their merry way; they will be completely oblivious to the fact that Jesus’ coming is near.
In a sense, most of the world will exist in a spiritual slumber. They will be blind to the mass matrix of lies and deceptions spiraling around them. They will truly live in darkness, believing they will always have tomorrow and, as we will see next, they will even believe that they are safe from all manner of destruction.
(I have written an entire article showing that our current world fits the bill for Jesus’ prophecy in spades. I direct you there for more on this.)
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Peace and Safety
If Jesus’ description of the last days surprised you, then you will be completely stunned by Paul’s. Though it is clearly in line with Jesus’, it takes the days of Noah concept to another level altogether.
“Now as to the periods and times, brothers and sisters, you have no need of anything to be written to you. For you yourselves know full well that the day of the Lord is coming just like a thief in the night. While they are saying, “Peace and safety!” then sudden destruction will come upon them like labor pains upon a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. But you, brothers and sisters, are not in darkness, so that the day would overtake you like a thief” (1 Thes. 5:1-4).
Jesus displayed a world that is not obviously out of sorts—at least not in a physical sense. Paul has now added to that idea, saying that the days preceding the end will even appear to be times of “peace and safety!”
(Ironically, this has long been a common mantra within the Trump presidency.)
Paul’s perspective is leagues apart from the expectations that most Bible-believing Christians hold about the last days. In fact, it’s literally the opposite. A world of peace and safety is the most powerful contrast imaginable to a world of fire and chaos, is it not?
Are you beginning to see the problem?
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Like a Thief in the Night
There is a final aspect to consider, and it adds tremendous weight to the previous points. The NT repeatedly compares the return of the Lord with the way that a thief comes in the night. Referring to his coming, Jesus said:
“But know this, that if the master of the house had known in what part of the night the thief was coming, he would have stayed awake and would not have let his house be broken into” (Mt. 24:43).
This is further solidified in what Jesus is recorded as saying late within the Book of Revelation:
“Behold, I am coming like a thief! Blessed is the one who stays awake, keeping his garments on, that he may not go about naked and be seen exposed” (16:15)!
Not surprisingly, Paul also made mention of this in the same passage where he referred to the last days as a time of “peace and safety”:
“For you yourselves are fully aware that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night” (1 Thes. 5:4).
The biblical backing for the end coming as a thief in the night is beyond dispute. But what does it mean? We know that, as a matter of strategy, a thief comes at night—usually in the wee hours—because that is the time when he is least expected. Most people are asleep at that time and are not expecting him to come.
This is precisely how the end will be. It is a world where the vast majority of people are in a slumber—a spiritual slumber—and so they are ill-prepared for Jesus’ coming. He will catch them off guard, just as a thief catches the unsuspecting members of the household he is robbing off guard. Barne’s Notes drives this point home in emphatic fashion:
“A thief in the night – Suddenly and unexpectedly, as a robber breaks into a dwelling. A thief comes without giving any warning, or any indications of his approach. He not only gives none, but he is careful that none shall be given. It is a point with him that, if possible, the man whose house he is about to rob shall have no means of ascertaining his approach until he comes suddenly upon him.”
Ask yourself this question: would such a coming be possible in a world that screams chaos, death and destruction for all the world to plainly see?
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The Surprising Truth about the Last Days
Having looked at the previous descriptions given to us by Jesus and Paul, you may be questioning how the last days have been explained to you in the past. Most of us have understood this to be a time where bodies will line the streets, fire and smoke will fill the air, and screams will be heard from all over the earth.
Let me state this as clearly as possible: if the years preceding the last days were so obviously and overwhelmingly wrought with physical destruction, death, mutiny and carnage, then there is no way that people could be saying “Peace and safety!”
There is no way that the world could be reminiscent of the days of Noah, with people living their lives (seemingly) as normal, believing there is more time, thinking they were living in a time of stability, and having no obvious, tangible reason to expect that sudden destruction was coming upon them.
Lastly, there is no way that Jesus’ coming could overtake most of the world as a thief in the night. This idea further speaks to a serene and at least somewhat stable condition within the world; people will have no reason to think that Jesus is returning, and so they slumber away.
All this is precisely why Jesus warned his followers to stay awake; he knew that most would be asleep.
The surprising truth about the last days is that so few will even suspect that anything is awry. Those with eyes to see and ears to hear—that is, those with genuine spiritual discernment in the Lord—will recognize that the world is utterly corrupt and out of sorts. However, those on the wide path to destruction will be completely unaware that the end is quickly approaching.
This, dear friends, is the very world that we are now living in. Up is down, right is wrong, and the corruption that exists within our world can only rightly be compared to the time when God was forced to destroy the world through water.
This time, however, it will be through fire:
“But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, and then the heavens will pass away with a roar, and the heavenly bodieswill be burned up and dissolved, and the earth and the works that are done on it will be exposed” (2 Pet. 3:10, my emphasis).
Stay alert and keep watch, for we know not when the master of the house will return.
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To see more about why I really think we are nearing the end and living in the time described within this article, see the articles below.
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