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Karl Marx, The State, And The People: No False Gospel Is Complete Without A False god

No false gospel is complete without a false god—something humans set up in God’s place as the authority for truth. Though Marx (and many of his followers) espoused atheism, Marxism still harbors such false gods. One is the Marxist ideology itself, which communist regimes have revered as the ultimate “truth” to which people must conform. Two other interrelated false gods are the State and the People. Marx thought the State would be a temporary dictatorship comprised of the working class after their revolution. In theory, the State would eventually “wither away,” leaving the People to rule themselves as their own collective “god.”

Karl Marx, The State, And The People: No False Gospel Is Complete Without A False god

No false gospel is complete without a false god—something humans set up in God’s place as the authority for truth. Though Marx (and many of his followers) espoused atheism, Marxism still harbors such false gods. One is the Marxist ideology itself, which communist regimes have revered as the ultimate “truth” to which people must conform. Two other interrelated false gods are the State and the People. Marx thought the State would be a temporary dictatorship comprised of the working class after their revolution. In theory, the State would eventually “wither away,” leaving the People to rule themselves as their own collective “god.”

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Karl Marx, The State, And The People: No False Gospel Is Complete Without A False god

No false gospel is complete without a false god—something humans set up in God’s place as the authority for truth. Though Marx (and many of his followers) espoused atheism, Marxism still harbors such false gods. One is the Marxist ideology itself, which communist regimes have revered as the ultimate “truth” to which people must conform. Two other interrelated false gods are the State and the People. Marx thought the State would be a temporary dictatorship comprised of the working class after their revolution. In theory, the State would eventually “wither away,” leaving the People to rule themselves as their own collective “god.”

Barna Research Finds Shared Concern Over AI Misinterpreting Scripture, Being Used To Determine Theology

Ask a chatbot about a disputed Bible verse and you may get a tidy answer. Ask America’s pastors about the AI response, and you get a warning: That tidy answer could be a real problem. The Barna Group recently highlighted findings from two surveys, conducted in partnership with Gloo for the State of the Church initiative, that land on a common concern. Artificial intelligence misinterpreting Scripture is a shared worry for 74% of U.S. adults. Among practicing Christians, the figure climbs to 83%, and for pastors, it reaches 94%. Even 77% of non-practicing Christians say they are concerned.

Socialism Relies On A Fairy-tale View Of Human Nature… And Christians Shouldn’t Be Naive

Socialism relies on an unrealistic, fairy-tale view of human nature. Its creators believed that humans are naturally perfect and that things like greed and selfishness are only caused by a bad economic system. If you just get rid of private property and let the government run things, they argued, everyone will suddenly become selfless and cooperative. The Bible completely destroys this idea. Scripture tells us that our problems don't come from external systems; they come from inside our own hearts. Jeremiah 17:9 says: "The heart is more deceitful than all else and is desperately sick; who can understand it?"

Doom And Gloom: Apprehension Toward Bible Prophecy Is Built On A Profound Misunderstanding

Doom and gloom? That’s how many think of the book of Revelation. Oftentimes, Christians shy away from the study of prophecy because they believe it is too complex or irrelevant to spend time examining. But this is not true. Revelation gives us insight into things that will come to pass and helps us understand the things that are happening in our world. It gives us heavenly insight on what the future holds and changes our perspective as we go through our everyday lives.

Strong Christian Teens Are Feeling The ‘Tension’ Of The Culture’s Contrasting Worldview, Barna Research Highlights

The more these students dig into God’s Word and attempt to apply Scripture to the issues of our day, the more they notice that the two worldviews can’t be reconciled. Well, that’s Biblical! And that’s what I’ve found in my extensive travels when meeting many young people at the various events where I speak. When I travel and speak, I find teenagers are hungry for answers. They want to know how their faith applies to the issues of our day, they want answers for how they can know the Bible is trustworthy, and they want to be equipped to refute today’s secular thinking.

How A Nation Shaped By Biblical Truth Turned Into A Nation That Has Cast Aside The Influence Of The Church

From its founding, national leadership understood the critical need to recognize God and safeguard religious liberty; it was for this reason that America’s third President, Thomas Jefferson, wrote a letter to the Danbury Baptists, who were being persecuted by the state of Connecticut. It was from this letter that the words “building a wall of separation between Church & State” were first mentioned. Today, the words “separation between Church & State” have been stripped of all their original meaning. The phrase intended to prevent the government from stifling the church has been warped to insist that the church must be stifled from exerting any influence in government and the direction of political culture.

The Assertion That Bible Prophecy Is ‘Tertiary’ Has Caused Considerable Damage Within The Body Of Christ

The general assumption in many Bible-believing churches is that Bible prophecy is far too controversial and divisive for it to be taught. A few churches in my area openly state on their websites that the subject is “tertiary,” or less important than other matters of our faith. Sadly, most pastors and believers agree that Bible prophecy is tertiary, which Merriam-Webster defines as “of third rank, importance, or value.”

Nick Shirley Sues California For Squelching Freedom Of The Press

Investigative journalist Nick Shirley, whose reporting exposed government waste, fraud and harmful immigration policies, filed a lawsuit challenging a California law that criminalizes publishing images of or personal information about immigration support services providers.

The Transhumanist Push: Should We Update God’s Design?

Modern transhumanists are saying to the Lord of life, “Actually, I can do better.” We know God has condemned such impulses, for He condemned Satan for tempting Eve when he told her, “You will be like God” (Genesis 3:5). This may sound extreme, but it’s the kind of thinking that undergirds much of the transhumanist movement. Do Christians really support these goals? At what point does the desire to overcome the effects of the Fall go too far? It’s hard to say. Drawing a hard line between healing and enhancement will not be easy. But the question is important because human beings should not try to meddle with their very nature.

Utterly Unbiblical: ‘Pastor’ Claims God Had A Wife That Was Worshipped By Ancient Israel, Condemns Destruction Of Idols

What happens when you reject God’s Word as your authority and instead base your thinking on fallen man’s fallible word? Well, you might end up standing in a church pulpit and telling your congregation that God had a wife and that King Josiah was wrong for destroying the Asherah poles. Yes, this “pastor” really claims the Israelites worshipped Yahweh as God along with Asherah as a female god, and that no one had a problem with it for a very long time. He then bemoans how hard it must have been for the Israelite women and girls when King Josiah ordered the Asherah poles to be chopped down—who would they now look up to and pray to without a “queen of heaven”?

Forcing Radicalism On The Record: House GOP Push to Keep Supreme Court at Nine Justices Fails in Floor Vote

House Speaker Mike Johnson said the vote was meant to draw a clear line against court-packing efforts, warning that expanding the bench would turn the judiciary into another political battleground. “We will keep the nine,” Johnson said ahead of the vote, arguing that the nine-justice model has served the country well and should not be altered to satisfy partisan frustrations with recent Supreme Court rulings.

New York Governor And NYC Mayor Asked Not To Attend 9/11 Ceremonies

Giovanni Galante’s wife, Grace, was 29 and working on the 105th floor of the North Tower on 9/11. This summer he launched a petition asking the National September 11 Memorial & Museum to keep Mamdani out of the official 25th-anniversary ceremony. The petition doesn’t argue that a Muslim mayor is unfit because he is Muslim but that this particular mayor’s associations—and his way of talking about that horrid day—make his presence a wound rather than a tribute. “For 9/11 families,” Galante wrote, “this is not simply a public ceremony—it is a deeply personal day of mourning. The presence of individuals whose words or associations are perceived as conflicting with the solemn purpose of the event risks detracting from that focus and causing additional pain.”

Comparing Political Policies To Scripture: Why Christians Must Vote In The Midterm Elections

Tony Perkins, president of the Family Research Council, told Decision, “People should pay very close attention to state laws, those who are running to make those laws, the attorneys general in those states and the state elected officials. What’s happening at the state level is very important in our system—our federalist system—because the state laws become, as we’ve seen in recent years, a defense against the encroachment of bad federal policy.” The former Louisiana legislator added, “The state level is an opportunity to actually get strong pro-family, pro-life, Biblically aligned laws into place.”

‘We Are Legion’: Candace Owens And Her Audience Are Brazenly Giving Heed To The Doctrine Of Demons

There is tremendous online chatter spreading today that must be answered from an evangelical perspective. Self-proclaimed "Christians" who are, at best, confused theologically are spreading conspiracies, lies, rumors, and frankly tall tales. The sad thing is that these purveyors of confusion have influence, and their nonsense is paying off. Upon further examination, it becomes clear that these individuals—far from holding to Biblical truth—are giving heed to the demonic.

Without God At Its Foundation, Human Thought Becomes Increasingly Compromised

What happens when people see themselves as by-products of chance rather than design? What happens to their children and to their civilization? Communism happens. Totalitarianism happens. Freedom fades. Violence increases. Purpose and meaning disappear. Romans 1:18 says, “For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness.”

Tennessee AG Vows More Big-Tech Lawsuits after Landmark Meta Settlement

Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter Jonathan Skrmetti (R) plans to file “more litigation” against social media companies whose addictive platforms are harming children, he announced Thursday in an interview on “Washington Watch.” Skrmetti and his team helped lead a nationwide investigation against Meta, which resulted in the parent company of Facebook and Instagram reaching an unprecedented settlement.

Trump Admin Prepares Crackdown On ‘Bogus’ Far-Left Charities – SPLC, CAIR, Soros Group Targeted

The Trump administration is preparing a major tax crackdown targeting several prominent left-leaning nonprofit organizations, including the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), George Soros’ Open Society Foundations, and the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), according to an exclusive report by the New York Post.

Recognizing The Role That Modern Technology Will Play In The Fulfillment Of Bible Prophecy

The scoffers of our day claim that we interpret prophecy with the Bible in one hand and the newspaper in the other. In other words, they argue that the news of our day determines what we believe about Bible prophecy. However, Jesus instructed us to watch for His coming, which necessitates evaluating current events in the light of what Scripture says about the last days. Might that also include recognizing the role that modern technology will play in the fulfillment of Bible prophecy? I think so.

Institutionalizing The Abandonment Of God: A Biblical Example Of How Christians Should Respond To Societal Rejection Of Truth

Abandoning truth is nothing new. It’s been around since the serpent deceived Eve with the question, “Did God really say…?” (see Genesis 3:1). What’s surprising is that despite the millennia which have passed, Satan’s methods of deception have not greatly changed. Elijah, one of the greatest prophets of the Old Testament. He was not the kind of guy you’d ever hear say to a group of listeners, “Let me tell you my truth.” Despite Elijah living 2,800 years ago, it’s amazing how similar many of the issues he faced in his world were to the ones we face today.

Tax-Funded ‘Scientists’ Suggest Dramatically Cutting The Human Population To Align With UN ‘Sustainable Development’ Vision

For Christians, there is an even more fundamental problem with the population-control worldview. God repeatedly commanded mankind to “be fruitful and multiply.” He calls children a “blessing from the Lord.” Government efforts to undermine that — especially when promoted through tax-subsidized advocacy masquerading as “science” — deserve exposure, condemnation, and defunding. Americans and free, civilized people everywhere should reject these lies and those who peddle them.

Hype, Hysteria, And False Predictions: New Climate Change Dashboard Shows… No Climate Change?

A Climate Change Dashboard that “follows the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) framework for detecting a change in climate in the context of internal variability. And what was the result? In terms of long-term change, there was no detected change in five of the eight categories. Anytime there’s a weather event—a hurricane, tornado, flood, heat wave, etc.—it’s always blamed on man-made climate change. But the data doesn’t support that hype!

Newsom Signs Controversial Bill, Striking A Blow Against Independent Journalists Exposing Fraud

Shirley rose to prominence by producing videos investigating organizations he believes may be involved in fraudulent activity. His reporting on Minnesota nonprofits attracted widespread attention, and he later traveled to California to investigate organizations and businesses in the San Diego area.

If The Church Will Not Teach The Truth About Israel, Someone Else Will Gladly Teach The Next Generation A Lie

There is a spiritual battle raging today over one nation unlike any other in history. That nation is Israel. It seems everyone has an opinion about Israel—politicians, journalists, influencers, podcasters, celebrities, and social media personalities. Sadly, one of the few places where many Christians are not hearing about Israel is from the pulpit. That silence has come at a tremendous cost. The issue of Israel has become a dividing line in the Church. Entire denominations, Bible colleges, seminaries, pastors, and Christian influencers are abandoning the biblical view of Israel and replacing it with theological systems that deny Israel’s future.

Culture War In The Ranks: How Biden’s Executive Orders Reshaped Defense Priorities

In early 2021, Executive Order 14004 went into effect and effectively reinstated transgender-identifying servicemembers, offering individuals struggling with gender dysphoria an open door to enlist and serve under the regulations correlating to their self-identified gender. As a result of President Joe Biden’s decision, military policy became an unprecedented cultural push that championed inclusivity through dynamic pronoun adoption and taxpayer-funded gender-affirming medical procedures.

Former Senior Advisor To Fauci Pleads GUILTY To Conspiracy After Hiding And Deleting COVID-19 Records

David Morens, a former senior advisor to Dr. Anthony Fauci at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, has pleaded guilty to conspiring to conceal federal records related to the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. char

A Race For Energy: AI Infrastructure Is Becoming Increasingly Difficult To Confine Within Traditional National Boundaries

The technological world begins to look considerably different. Infrastructure is becoming increasingly global, distributed, autonomous, and difficult to confine within traditional national boundaries. That is where the Bible-prophecy discussion becomes especially interesting.

Why A Recent YouTube AI Controversy Is A Reminder Of Biblical Truth

People want content creators to be honest, but the concept of honesty comes from a Biblical worldview, which most people in our culture today reject. In a secular worldview, there is no moral imperative to be honest—as long as you are getting what you want, why be honest? The end justifies the means.

James O’Keefe Exposes Voter Fraud Risks In Minnesota, Sec Of State Responds By Threatening Legal Action

Journalists James O’Keefe and Cam Higby are facing potential legal scrutiny from Minnesota officials after conducting an undercover operation at Minneapolis polling places that sought to test the state’s Election Day voter-registration and “vouching” rules. The pair visited polling locations during Minnesota’s August 11 primary while wearing traditional Muslim clothing and using foreign accents. Their stated objective was to examine whether the state’s vouching system could be exploited to improperly register voters.

Vigilant To Protect: A Pastor’s Responsibility To Call Out False Teachers

I recently watched a minister online. He gave a scathing critique of those who dare call out purveyors of false doctrine. He said we should love our fellow Christians. Paradoxically, he criticized those who criticize others. In one sense, the attack seemed pious. Don’t criticize. Be loving. Be sweet. But Jesus ran the money changers out of the temple.

The Lawless And Corrupt Actions Of Men Won’t Stay In The Shadows For Long

The preemptive pardon given to Fauci by the Biden Administration, the spectacle of him pleading the Fifth 111 times before the Senate Homeland Security Committee, and his refusal to stand in the hot seat a second time before the panel, paint a horrifying picture of how much remains to be uncovered.

Mamdani’s NYC Rent Freeze Threat Backfires, Average Manhattan Rent Reaches Record-High $6,655 A Month

Manhattan rents have reached another record high, with the average apartment now costing $6,655 per month, according to new figures from Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group and as first reported by the New York Post. The latest numbers represent a 10 percent increase from the same period last year and come as New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani pushes policies aimed at limiting rent increases for roughly 1 million rent-stabilized apartments across the city.

An Inversion Of God’s Design: New Study Says Human Population Needs To Be Cut In Half

Today’s environmentalism says humans are a blight, a disease, on this planet and we need to start removing ourselves for the betterment of everything else. A new study claims that we need to halve the world population, taking it from 8 billion to less than 4 billion, by 2200.

The Importance Of Apologetics: Are We Ready To Give An Answer For The Hope And Truthfulness Of Scripture?

No one can reason someone else into faith. It is ultimately a matter of the heart, the will, and God’s sovereignly perfect activity. But it can be demonstrated that our Christian faith is anchored to reality. Ours is a faith based on logic, fact, history, and truth.

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