Tag Archives: history

I’m Not Finished Yet

Posted on October 1, 2017 by ehurst

This is the last post in the series of four. In the Old Testament we see a very ancient feudal approach to military service. As a profession, it was not limited to nobles, but included a large number of peasants … Continue reading →

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Liberty Is Death

Posted on September 30, 2017 by ehurst

“Few Men desire Liberty; most Men only wish for a just master.” Sallust You are supposed to read that and ponder how wonderful it would be, how morally necessary it is, to pursue liberty. But genuine liberty is a major … Continue reading →

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Nightmares Dissipate in the Light of Dawn

Posted on September 17, 2017 by ehurst

The intellect is a very ill-equipped master. It is incapable of doing it well because it wasn’t designed for that. One of the blessings of the heart ruling over the mind is that the mind can then relax and consider … Continue reading →

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We Are Alien Invaders

Posted on September 15, 2017 by ehurst

Jesus made multiple references to His Kingdom as “not of this world.” Here’s a partial list: John 8:21-25; 14:28-30; and 18:34-38. His disciples filled the New Testament letters with even more such references. His true Kingdom has always been rooted … Continue reading →

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Unraveling Some Threads of Folly

Posted on August 29, 2017 by ehurst

There’s a long-running cult in Anglo-American history, much bigger than any single group. There is a core of belief that the Anglo-Saxons, among other Germanic tribes, are God’s Chosen. How that moved from Israel to Anglo-Saxons varies among these groups. … Continue reading →

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Not for Me to Decide

Posted on July 11, 2017 by ehurst

The question came up again, and I suppose I need to rehash it one more time. We cannot resurrect the Old Testament social order. We are not aping the Hebrew culture; we are trying to understand the moral reasoning for … Continue reading →

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Conspiracy Theory: the Illuminati

Posted on June 25, 2017 by ehurst

Reminder: All human government is a conspiracy to rule. That there are genuine conspiracies is painfully obvious to anyone with basic awareness. That there are also a boatload of crazy wild tales to distract us from the real conspiracies is … Continue reading →

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Anything but the Truth

Posted on April 29, 2017 by ehurst

Just for the record: The most important thing you can do for yourself is discern your own sense of conviction. Religion is a human response to some unseen power moving in the soul. In our Western world, totally lacking in … Continue reading →

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Implications of Vault 7

Posted on March 14, 2017 by ehurst

Re: The American Media Hide From The Truth by Paul Craig Roberts (I’m not sure anyone can stand a full hour of Assange so you might want to skip the video.) Let’s review some background of moral truth. If you … Continue reading →

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Trump Will (Accidentally) Destroy Israel

Posted on January 28, 2017 by ehurst

I’ve said that The Cult thrives on tension. You might imagine that some day it would hope to actually take over the world, but that’s not how it works. Since The Cult is a demonic presence so the whole purpose … Continue reading →

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