This will be a controversial post if ever we've written one. No punches will be pulled (omitting any known facts), no prisoners taken (sugarcoating any truths) and no quarter given (tolerating any form of hate). We will be examining each subject from the perspective of DESIGN, INTENT and PURPOSE! If anyone is offended let them be offended still. If they are happy let them be happy. If they are surprised, let them be surprised. If they are appalled, let them be appalled still! We are obligated to the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth.  Whether the truth is unrevealed, incomplete or not in our favor, we are obligated to express it impartially. Taking sides, any side aligns us with our biases and justifies our position through warped reasoning. Truth can be apparent, it can be complicated, and it can eventually unfold. Culture, customs, environment, genetics, teachings and traditions form us. We are a product of so many things that it's hard to definitively say that our position or posture is actually original or our own. "HE THAT IS UNJUST, LET HIM BE UNJUST STILL!" The framers of the Bible, the constitution, our economic and financial systems along with many other systemic programs are designed with intentions which purposes must be examined. No institution or person is exempt from scrutiny including Jesus, the Christ, Muhammad the prophet or Khuda of Zoroastrianism! Therefore, most thin-skinned, thoroughly indoctrinated people may be alarmed. Any brainwashed or squeamish participants in this post should stop here. No other warnings will be given. Information can both enlighten and frighten us.

There are standards for EVERYTHING whether we realize it or not. Standards by DESIGN represent the spirit (attitude of behavior and belief) in which a group, organization or population operates. High standards are indicative of high quality. Whether we maintain, raise or lower our standards is a moment to moment and day to day decision. We are constantly being bombarded with having to choose how we feel and think about many controversial issues. Standards set examples. What we believe stems from the conclusions we arrive at relative to our personally learned standards. The D.I.P. is the standard of creation! We all should know that nothing happens randomly in and of itself. There is a cause and reason behind every manifestation and occurrence. WE CALL IT THE CREATIVE EFFECT. It's common to hear people talking about the law of attraction, cause and effect and other universal principles but we rarely hear them speak of DESIGN, INTENT and PURPOSE. The Bible admonishes us not to be like children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive. We need to understand the intention of EVIL design! We should understand that before mankind ever became so intellectually smart and technically advanced, that most of humanity was much more apprehensive, credulous, fearful, and gullible. We naturally leaned towards psychic, superstitious and spiritual beliefs. The science of the day was based more on hearsay, intuitive logic and reasoning. It took centuries for us to develop the commonly used triad theory of thesis, antithesis and synthesis and the application of the scientific method. We must keep in mind that a belief can carry just as much conviction as a fact even if it is not true. Today, the internet has exposed us to abstract, free and open ideas readily available to multitudes of people who may or may not have developed or use critical thinking. Today's zeitgeist carries changes in "institutional inertia." The zeitgeist has developed into an artificial and un-natural approach to living. People are more interested in their physical appearance, temporal possessions, political power and societal position then our shared common interests. Natural and spiritual order cannot be ignored indefinitely without severe consequences.

It's time to look at diet, environment, foods, gender, governance, laws, light, marriage, medicine, money, physical exercise, sex, sleep and sunlight. There is a DESIGN, INTENT and PURPOSE behind each of these. The methods we employ to take advantage of these natural and/or spiritual attributes determines whether we use, abuse or pervert them. Anything that has a DESIGN infers that it has a creator. This includes everything from the structure of atoms, molecules and cells to birds, airplanes and rocket ships. Isn't it interesting how man has observed nature then designed and manufactured multiple inventions based on it. We have learned to copy and mimic the laws of nature. There is an old saying that says, "LAWS ARE MADE TO BE BROKEN!" The phrase is often attributed to General Douglas MacArthur, who actually said that "Rules are mostly made to be broken and are too often for the lazy to hide behind." This also implies that "rules" are meant to be challenged and that breaking them can lead to recognition and a legacy. Laws differ from rules but unfortunately the words are used interchangeably. To understand their distinction, see the post entitled Signs Evidence, Principles and Laws. Law breakers and rule benders are in the same clan. Anyone believing that they are above the law is also beyond seeing how to apply it in an equal or equitable way. There is a "spirit of lawlessness" being loosed within our society. Hate crimes and other "so-called" acts of protest and retaliation are being deemed as acceptable as long as they are perpetrated against those we disagree with. Just because someone sides or disagrees with our beliefs, does not give us the liberty to ignore or sanction their evil actions. Do those in opposition to murder by abortion have the right to kill the people that kill the unborn babies. If we believe in GOD, at what point do we execute judgement on GOD's behalf? Who is qualified to be called the hand of GOD?  When have two wrongs ever made one right? THE PURPOSE OF LAWS IS TO CORRECT OFFENSES. Sometimes a laws' design may not fulfill their intended purpose. Such was the law of Moses. Such was the reason for a savior called JESUS! Who is above the law? The Magna Carta is the golden standard. Minimizing it, ignoring it or violating it for any reason, by anybody is a slippery slope. We must hold one another accountable. What will it take for us to realize that our standards are in direct correlation with the zeitgeist or spirit of our time. We will not do a lot of deciphering, explaining or expounding on topics in this post. We will paint pictures and pose questions that point to links or posted videos relative to our inquiries. Let's all decide for ourselves. Maybe on some "starry night" they will listen, they will then learn how: perhaps they'll listen now!  Let's CLICK on them so that we can decide for ourselves!

What is the PURPOSE behind drinking, getting buzzed or getting high as an anecdote or remedy for problems? Why does the entertainment industry make it acceptable to behave as such? Almost every program we watch from sitcoms to soap operas promote drowning our sorrows and escaping reality temporarily through using substances. Is this INTENTIONAL? Anyone embracing the spiritual conspiracy theory we advocate should know that it is! Bad times and breakups don't have to leave us broken. Are free drinks for women and during happy hour a manipulative practice? Why are our most insignificant celebrations coupled with alcohol and mind-altering libations? Does this type of gradual "grooming" precede the psychological and physical addictions many people suffer? Is advertising an instrument DESIGNED INTENTIONALLY to influence us for the PURPOSE of profit at the peril of the people? Can we really drink responsibly?

Words can be weaponized! What PURPOSE does the "Voice of America" serve? How was its DESIGN and INTENTIONS corrupted? In its 83-year history suppressing the "Voice of America," by jamming its signals has been attempted by the Nazi's, leaders of the Soviet Union, China, the Ayatollahs in Iran and the Kim family in North Korea. Is it wise to completely shut it down. There will always be other voices to fill the vacuum. Words carry spirit and give form to thoughts manifested by actions and beliefs. There is an art to articulation. Both famous and notorious leaders along with historical figures have used their golden tongues to influence the masses. 

Why do we eat and what is its PURPOSE? What do we eat and why do we consume it? Isn't the DESIGN of food and primary PURPOSE of eating it INTENDED to provide the nutrients and energy our bodies need for health and support of vital processes? Why is nearly 70% of all food in grocery stores in the United States ultra processed? Why do these foods contain additives used to add flavor and color, create texture, extend shelf life and keep ingredients from separating? What are the monetary profit incentives? Is there a psychological component to food that can exploit us by how its marketed and presented? Are we really what we eat? And if so, can we be under the control or influence of that industry? Why do we overeat? Why does obesity affect many of our pets too? Eating can act as a coping mechanism to stress or negative emotional states. This is well-documented in humans and animals. Eating for relief has been shown to temporarily alleviate many unpleasant emotional experiences. Learned, stress-induced or emotional eating, is linked to obesity in humans and animals alike. Not every animal given more food than they need will become overweight. What makes animals and humans that overeats do so? If they are doing it as a remedy, then the standard obesity management approach of simply limiting food intake without alleviating or managing the emotional distress could make things worse. Shortsighted approaches to complicated physical, psychological and spiritual issues may exacerbate the underlying conditions by removing coping mechanisms even though they may be detrimental. Overeating is unnatural! We are designed for equilibrium through homeostasis. Moreover, because emotional eating is a coping mechanism, overeating may be a sign that a creature's psychological well-being is impaired. What could be the cause or causes behind these imbalances. Has modern agriculture, breeding, farming and herding corrupted food chains? All food chains start with photosynthesis which depends on light specifically from the sun. Do scientists really think that they can mitigate global warming through solar radiation management? Isn't this the same type of reasoning used in the development of mRNA vaccines that compromised our immune systems and made us more prone to both existing pathogens and those yet to surface? We are not offering our informed consent on manipulating sunshine to solve environmental problems! Wouldn't it be easier to cease conducting the activities causing these issues rather than playing "god" and messing with sunshine? Have we already begun authorizing the science of geoengineering by businesses, governments or other organizations? 

When does a work from home scenario make sense? What PURPOSE can it possibly serve? Is it when we need to raise a family? Is the DESIGN and INTENT of the "Day Care Industry" to assist parents or make money? Can we really trust "caring" strangers to raise our impressionable innocent children? Are we having problems with our children because we haven't put in the time or practice raising them? Why do both parents need to work? Why do we have so many single parents? What standard have we adopted that puts us in this predicament? Children don't come with a manual. Is it up to us to make one?

Why do many oncologists fail to recommend alternatives outside of mainstream pharmaceutical remedies?  Why are inexpensive repurposed drugs hidden from the general population? Isn't the "Hippocratic Oath," a foundational text in medical ethics which established that all medical practitioners must swear to uphold ethical standards? Wasn't it DESIGNED by INTENT to enforce a code of ethics on doctors while simultaneously protecting patients from malfeasance, malpractice and snake oil salesmen? Didn't it include doing no harm, maintaining patient confidentiality, and acting in the best interest of their patients as its PURPOSE? Does the FDA have to approve every therapy and treatment that may be used or do patients have a choice and final say? There are a lot of links here that can point to how big pharma powers and promotes many compromises in the oath! Ivem and Fen ben Cancer cure experiences and Ivermectin and cancer and Cancer, ivermectin thalidomide and vit D and Research opportunities and Repurposed drugs are cheap and (1) Drug repurposing: Applying yesterday's solutions to tomorrow’s problems | Bessi Qorri | TEDxQueensU - YouTube and there are more. Let's search them out for ourselves. Should we look for alternative therapies and repurposed drugs that big pharma can't make a huge profit on? What about vitamin D, apple cider vinegar, iodine and many other substances like NAC known as (N-Acetyl Cysteine) which the FDA previously suppressed? Don't we have to wonder why after all the years of research and all the money spent that they have yet to find a cure? Let's not forget the DESIGNER of the human body and the world whose INTENT PURPOSED man to live in harmony with all of nature. Healing is a natural process as well as a promise. Does sunshine promote healing? Bless the Lord oh my soul and forget not all of his benefits: who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thine diseases. Is there a connection or link between disease and our world of iniquities?  

Was the role of USAID subverted? The U.S. Agency For International Development was formed in 1961 under John F. Kennedy to unite several foreign assistance organizations and programs under one agency. It was to be overseen by the direct authority and policy guidance of the Secretary of State. The USAID has implemented and sponsored programs in global health, disaster relief, socioeconomic development, environmental protection, democratic governance and education. Was this done on behalf of charity, corruption, propaganda or a combination of things? With average annual disbursements of about $23 billion since 2001, USAID has been one of the world's largest aid agencies and accounts for most U.S. foreign assistance, which is the highest in the world in terms of dollars. Did it really reach those in need? Who manages the billions of dollars allocated to both foreign and domestic programs from Medicaid to Military funding, to Usaid and disaster relief? Are so-called non-profits (NGO's) profiting by administering while embezzling? What is influence peddling? Are some of our program's wolves in sheep's clothing?

"Those who do not remember their past are condemned to repeat their mistakes. Those who do not read history are doomed to repeat it. Those who fail to learn from the mistakes of their predecessors are destined to repeat them." The different versions of these sayings are attributed to George Santayana. As we've pointed to repeatedly, we are in the midst of a paradigm shift that complements the still emerging zeitgeist of our time. Those of us in astonishment and dismay, like King Belshazzar, cannot interpret the writing on the wall. Without opening our minds to a world vision and battling against the bias of our own cognitive and confirmation bias, we will not be able to see it either. Hasn't the U.S. debt been out of pocket for decades now? Aren't protectionist policies generally implemented through subsidies and tariffs? Are subsidies good or bad? Is there always a method to the madness? Are tariffs good or bad? Can we examine the D.I.P.? Do the majority of Americans understand the economics of debt refinancing, interest rates, perpetual bonds, stocks and yields? What was the original DESIGN, INTENET and PURPOSE of the Federal Reserve? Why can't the President fire or select its chairman? Is this economic coercion in exchange for military protection? Is this another divide and conquer strategy? Should the slogan of the Republican party be MAGA, MADA or MAGADA? Do we want to make America great again, dominant again or both? Do not words carry spirit and actions the manifest them? Isn't there a lot more to what tariffs do and how they work than meets the eye? How many average people really understand the impact of unilateral pressure on global economies? Are the new “Mar-a-Lago Accords” similar to the Plaza Accords of the 1980s or Bretton Woods Agreement in the 1940s? How can or did these international currency agreements affect the world? Is it better to simply go back to gold?

Why do companies advertising burial insurance fraudulently label it as life insurance? What kind of profit do they make if we do the math? Anyone from age 50 to 85 can be insured for $9,95 per month. Is the bottom line to help us as the advertising suggests? Are not all businesses designed for profit? Is the love of money truly the root of all evil? Can a business model's design be intended to function as a charitable organization without being repurposed for greed? How long will we allow advertising to deceive us through misrepresentation? Is not the bottom line of any business to make a profit? If the primary financial goals and the main objectives of an organization are not in alignment, can their mission statement truly reflect its cause?

Don't all sentient creatures have similar experiences with four main phases in life? Don't all sentient creatures deal with SLEEPING, EATING, SOCIALIZING and LABORING in one way or another? Does not the interaction and intermingling between all sentient species characterize our state of well-being within the circle of life? All sentient beings are capable of sensing or feeling, they are conscious of or responsive to the sensations of seeing, hearing, feeling (mental & physical), tasting, or smelling. The birthing process is similar to awakening from sleep just as the dying process mimics falling back to sleep again. Why do we sleep? How much sleep do we need and how do we get it all in? Has the hustle and bustle of society compromised our mental and physical health? Is there a spiritual side to sleep? Is electricity and the abundant amount of unnatural artificial light affecting us? How important is our circadian rhythm? Are there any problems with artificial light? Does everything on our planet including all food that grows on it linked to take advantage of sunlight? Why is the wireless communication we have with our solar source of existence (The SUN) absolutely necessary? Isn't eating is just as common as sleeping? Are we really what we eat? Is food simply fuel? Does food carry spiritual significance in the way it is raised, farmed or slaughtered? Are nutrients just physical qualities or do they have biological, psychological or spiritual qualities? Are animals that remain caged or confined for their short lifespan and specifically raised for food while living under deplorable conditions good nutritionally? Are the eggs, milk, meat and other by-products produced by them somehow internally stressed? Why don't they tell us that stressed food products can have negative effects on humans, including increased risk of cardiovascular disease, impaired immune function, and various forms of cancer? Can people suffer from PTSD as a result of being exposed to violence in gaming, movies, news, reality shows, television programs, multimedia and hate filled cultural biases? Are we abandoning our traditional family social structures and relationships for texting, A.I., virtual companions and what we might call technological social assistants and friends? Are social voids spiritual voids too? How is it that "Gemini" is being touted as a personal AI assistant to multiple people. Don't our personal matters and relationships require levels of intimacy, privacy and trust? Would Gemini, Siri, Alexa, Notta, Laxis or Google maintain our confidentiality? Would all the information we share with them be safe? Would all of our conversations be encrypted? If they were to be deciphered, decoded, hacked, stolen or subpoenaed could they be used against us? Will these apps be used to corroborate and/or replace confessions to a priest as well as sworn testimony in a court of law? Is our sense of worth and purpose thorough working and accomplishments being replaced by automation and robotics. Have we become so dependent on so many of these technologies that they are actually dumbing us down? Are we learning blind dependence? Do we need to be able to do anything for ourselves anymore, like reading a map? Does a good day's work amount to a good night's sleep anymore?

If every creation and creature in the known universe has characteristics, tendencies and traits built into the genetic design saddled upon them can we change it? Don't genetics propagate a species from one generation to another? Genetics and gender are related in several ways.​Gender is a primary requirement of creation. Although spirits are without gender the subjects that they inhabit and occupy are not. Is not every act from photosynthesis to pollination is based upon the existence of gender? Is "Affirmative action" and D.E.I. the same? While both aim to promote fairness and equal opportunities, they were spawned from different movements in different times, operate in distinct ways and serve different purposes. In a nutshell, Affirmative action stemmed from the civil rights movement and was DESIGNED to promote equal access and representation in society. The time of its inception was in the 60's when advances in multimedia INTENTIONALLY accelerated the visibility of the civil rights movement. Its PURPOSE plainly exposed the social injustices, and the government was forced to address "systemic" discrimination. It was based primarily on race but included other types of minorities. Did the evolution of Affirmative action expand beyond its original scope of INTENT? Did the sexual revolution intertwined with the new LGBTQIA movement embed itself within the traditional moral standards of society? How did This movement morph into and operate off of a new theme called "intersectionality?" Was this the framework behind the DESIGN of D.E.I. D.E.I. which stands for diversity, equity and inclusion, was designed basically to establish, fund and promote nondiscriminatory and inclusive environments. The differences are subtle, the original intentions were honorable, but the results have been morally and socially divisive. Violating the "principles of mixing," is easy if we are not aware of them or know how they operate. Can we ever win an argument against ignorance? Isn't "what a fool believes he sees no wise man has the power to reason away?" Isn't "what seems to be always better than nothing, nothing at all," as the Doobie Brothers said in their song? In Proverbs the 26th chapter, does not the Bible say, "As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour is not seemly for a fool. As the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, so the curse causeless shall not come. A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool's back. Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him. Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit. He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage. The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools?" Does this also mean that people who can only see the obvious contradictions in this passage of scripture are blind to the ingrained poetic wisdom within it? Whether it's mixing drinks; muddling, mixing chemicals; blending, mixing audio, batch processing or baking a cake; there are formulas to follow. There are some things that we cannot and should not mix together, like oil and water. Without an established societal standard, we will fall victim to today's "Jerry Springer" type zeitgeist. Standards need to be applied personally and universally. Without acknowledging or factoring in standards we are likely to allow our biases to distort our opinions and views. As human beings are we all prone to take sides in ignorance, without being fully informed. Applying principles to standards allows them to be refined in their expression. Is the way we see things simply a byproduct of our personal education and experiences? In the light of factual truth our opinions should be easily altered if we are open to being wrong!

QUESTION: ARE WE TRULY SPIRITUAL BEINGS HAVING A HUMAN EXPERIENCE USING OUR INTELLECTUAL MINDS TO NAVIGATE THROUGH A CORRUPTED NATURAL ​ENVIRONMENT? WHAT IS OUR D.I.P.?

Can fear, uncertainty and doubt be used to control and/or destabilize established systems? We're there any lessons learned from the last pandemic that we can apply to present and future policies. Does due process apply in the legal system as well as the medical system? Doesn't due process ensure fairness and legal protection? Doesn't it guarantee that individuals are treated according to established rules and principles? Should we allow our government to act in a way that affects the life, liberty, or property of individuals based on popular or shared sentiment? Isn't that what happened to JESUS? Still, at least Jesus got a trial before being deported, injected or murdered. Do our first amendment rights grant us the ability to speak up? Is it okay to criticize the very people we voted for? Are we the people responsible for holding or elected officials responsible with our voice and our votes? Didn't the chief priests and scribes of Isreal use the politics of the romans to crucify Jesus? Was Jesus a political prisoner? Who received a presidential pardon, Jesus or Barabas? Are the same people rooting out corruption corrupt themselves? Are we simply experiencing a shifting power play or a boomerang effect? Are we picking our poisons as we pick our issues choosing to be right in some things rather than being righteous? WHAT IS COGNITIVE DISSONANCE? 

What is our environment composed of? How much control do we have over our own environment? The sum of all the living and non-living elements and their effects that influence human life is considered from our perspective as the environment. This includes all living or biotic elements like animals, plants, forests, fisheries, insects and birds. However non-living or abiotic elements including water, land, sunlight, rocks, and air are a part of the environment too. How important is getting direct sunlight related to our general health? What does our circadian rhythm have to do with computer, phone and television screen time? Why have we switched to a darker background within these written posts? Is it possible that all of connected nature which composes the environment whether animate or inanimate can express energy? Is this why Jesus accepted the praise of the people on the journey to his crucifixion? If the living had not given "God" the praise, could the very rocks have done so?

Standing is one of the most important postures in life. It is estimated that we spend one eighth (1/8) of our life standing upright. The average person's day can consist of 7.7 hours sleeping, 10.4 hours sitting, 3.1 hours standing, 1.5 hours doing light physical activity, and 1.3 hours doing moderate-to-vigorous physical activity. Standing or "taking a stand" requires energy and work to maintain it. A standard likewise must be known, announced and sometimes enforced to be maintained. We all have standards. Standards set limits on thoughts, actions and expressions. Standards can posture us in ways that can cause us to "stand down" or take a stand. The ethical, legal, moral and political positions that compose our posture also determine our individual standards. The way we position ourselves and the posture taken towards the things we believe in give our personal standards a voice. We cannot leave things entirely up to our elected officials. Voicing our standards have an effect on how they govern. Silence simply becomes a form of agreement, whether we agree or not. When we posture our personal standards properly, we operate at a spiritual level. Our standards act as lobbyist without offering bribes or perks. The type of system we have can corrupt a politician if we don't hold them accountable. We are the watchdogs that maintain the standards. Money, pleasure and power are among the many things that test our standards. These and other tempting vices appeal to our self-serving interests. Selfishness is a great temptation. Temptations can entice us to adjust our position, our posture, and our thinking. This puts many of us in a clash with our own conscience. When our feelings, practices and beliefs are not aligned the inner turmoil must be managed. This is a dilemma. Most standards do not allow us to negotiate or have neutral positions. Applying and/or promoting standards requires wisdom. Standards are not laws they are an idea or thing used as a measure, norm, or model in comparative evaluations. There will always be logical and practical alternatives that appeal to our sense of fairness. Standards should be applied rather than enforced, both equally and equitably. Standards are more or less "principles of conduct" informed by notions of blended ethical, legal and moral values held as truths. Those of us who fail to stand for something are likely to fall for anything! Standards allow us to recognize and address our iniquities. In the realm of decisions and policies there will always be various truths and sides to issues. Truth is a standard bearer! Although it may appear to be counter-intuitive, different truths are not in opposition to one another. Truth is a standard! When truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth is applied to any other true truth they must align. The wisdom of truth will always be revealed through the homogenous blending of multiple truths. Homogeneous truth combines and applies critical thinking to logic and reasoning. The "BIG LIE" about truth is that anyone can have their own truth. "SPEAK YOUR TRUTH" SIMPLY MEANS TO STATE YOUR OPINION! Upholding a true standard means measuring up to what we claim to believe even when it disadvantages us or is unpopular. Dying for truth is the ultimate act of upholding a standard! This is why Jesus Died for us. As "standard bearers" compromise becomes our enemy. This is where we can easily become conflicted. When discomfort comes as a result of conflicting beliefs or values it is called cognitive dissonance. When we corrupt ourselves by violating established standards through legal means people will welcome almost any change. Change always comes with a cost. When the standards we've been following are no longer embraced or practiced we look for an agent of change. The children of Isreal wanted change. They wanted a king. The Bible tells us that when Samuel grew old, he appointed his sons as Israel’s leaders. Unfortunately, his sons did not maintain the standard. They turned to politics and the love of money for gain. When the elders of Israel had enough, they came to Samuel with their grievances. They pointed out that Samuel was too old for the job and his sons violated the "law of standards." They wanted to make changes to the standards and the system. Regardless of the ramifications, they wanted a king. Samuel knew that this would destroy God's theocracy. He prayed to the Lord and was told to “Listen to all that the people are saying to you; it is not you they have rejected, but they have rejected me as their king. As they have done from the day I brought them up out of Egypt until this day, forsaking me and serving other gods, so they are doing to you. Now listen to them; but warn them solemnly and let them know what the king who will reign over them will claim as his rights.” Samuel told them that a king will take their sons and make them serve in his army. They would be commanders and soldiers. Others would plow the ground to reap the king's harvest. There would be others assigned to making weapons of war. Their daughters would also serve in different capacities. The king would create his own standards which would benefit his officials and attendants. The mentality of a king would see the people as his people and servants, not God's. Samuel told them that when it happens, and all is said and done, they will want relief from choosing a king, but the Lord would not answer them in that day.” Read the entire story in 1 Samuel chapter 8. Is this similar to the some of the situations we are dealing with today? Our moral standards have been compromised and continue to be corrupted. The ethical standards derived from our moral posture is suffering along with it. Our legal system is not meant to and cannot address every thought, action or decision that may not align with accepted standards of right conduct. The way we posture or conduct ourselves is a spiritual decision. We condemn or condone the "spirit of the day" through our expressions. What we say or don't say, what we do or don't do and how we stand or don't stand establishes and sets the tone of the shared consciousness defining our standards. WE TAKE A STAND, THROUGH WHAT WE SAY ABOUT ISSUES, NOT POLITICS! WE TAKE A STAND, BY HOW WE PRAY FOR OUR LEADERS RATHER THAN UNDERMINING THEM. WHEN WE DISAGREE WITH A POLICY IT ALLOWS US TO BE LOYAL TO OUR BELIEFS. CONSCIOUSLY FAILING TO TAKE A STAND IS THE SIN OF OMISSION. IT DOES NOT MATTER IF WE AGREE OR DISAGREE. NOTHING CAN BE DEALT WITH WITHOUT FIRST ACKNOWLEDGING IT! THE STANDARD MUST BE PRAYING AND SAYING FIRST! DIALOGUE IS A STAND.

MANY ASPECTS OF MAN'S EXISTENCE IS EXPRESSED THROUGH HIS POSTURE. A POSTURE IS A POSITION WE TAKE OR PUT OURSELVES INTO. WE GIVE INVISIBLE THINGS "FORM" THROUGH IMAGES, VERBAL OR MENTAL ENERGY. BEHAVIOR AND SPEECH ADD TO THE "FORM" OF OUR POSTURE. WHEN A POSTURE IS ADOPTED, IT BECOMES A "WAY." WHEN A POSTURE IS EXAMINED, IT USUALLY CAN BE IMPROVED. THERE ARE A MULTITUDE OF THINGS THAT CAN AFFECT OUR POSTURE. AN ANALOGY OF OUR PHYSICAL POSTURE CAN OFFER US INSIGHT INTO OUR SPIRITUAL DISPOSITION. THE FIRST BOOK OF PSALMS FROM THE BIBLE IS ALL ABOUT MAN'S POSTURE BEFORE GOD. WE ARE BLESSED BY HOW WE WALK, STAND AND SIT BEFORE GOD. A GODLY "STATE OF MIND" ALLOWS US TO BE POSTURED LIKE A STRONG TREE SUSTAINED BY MULTIPLE SOURCES OF WATER. WHEN WE HAVE NO NEED FOR PLAYING ROLES OR PRETENDING, WE WILL BE CONFIDENT ENOUGH TO PRESENT OURSELVES THE SAME WAY IN PUBLIC AS WE DO IN PRIVATE. BY CLEANSING OURSELVES FROM ALL FILTHINESS OF FLESH AND SPIRIT, THE INFLUENCE OF MONEY, PLEASURE, POWER AND PRIDE MAY NO LONGER ENTICE US. WE ARE SPIRITUAL BEINGS HAVING A HUMAN EXPERIENCE AND AS SUCH ARE SUSCEPTIBLE TO OTHER SPIRITS. WE MAY IGNOR OR NOT ACKNOWLEDGE THESE ENTITIES BUT THEY ARE FIGHTING AGAINST US COLLECTIVELY AND INDIVIDUALLY. WE CAN ATTEST AS A FORMER VICTIM OF MESSING AROUND WITH THOSE SPIRITS THAT THIS WAR IS WAGED IN OUR MINDS AND MANIFESTED IN OUR BEHAVIORS. OUR REAL ENEMIES ARE NOT OTHER PEOPLE, IT IS THE SPIRITS THAT HAVE INFECTED THEIR SPIRIT. TAKING A STAND IS SIMPLE BUT IT MAY NOT BE EASY. STANDING FOR AN ESTABLISHED PRINCIPLE WHILE BEING DECEIVED, DISTRACTED OR DIVERTED CAN EASILY DERAIL US FROM FOLLOWING A FUNDAMENTAL STANDARD. ONE TACTIC THE DEVIL USES REPEATEDLY IS TO OVERLOAD AND OVERWHELM US. BEING CONFLICTED, CONFUSED OR UNCLEAR ABOUT COMPLICATED MATTERS IS THE "WHAT ABOUT THIS OR WHAT ABOUT THAT APPROACH." DECEIT WORKS BEST WHEN WAVE AFTER WAVE HITS US AND WE DROWN IN A SEA OF PERPLEXITY.  THIS IS HOW THE DEVIL TRIED TO TEMPT JESUS IN THE WILDERNESS. STANDING FIRM CALLS FOR A STEADY POSITION AND A STRONG POSTURE. HARD TIMES CREATE STRONG MEN: STRONG MEN CREATE GOOD TIMES; GOOD TIMES CREATE WEAK MEN; WEAK MEN CREATE HARD TIMES.

The "spirit of the age" or "spirit of the time" is the set of beliefs, ideas, policies and tactics that is typical of people in a particular period of history. What age, time or day are we in now? Being conflicted and overwhelmed has become the "spirit of the day." "Divisive spirits" are working to keep us fighting against one another by tricking us into being enemies. It's the oldest trick in the book since Cain killed his brother Abel. We all have individual biases and are all subject to deception. Some Biases may be defined as ignorance in its sincerest form. Without objectivity, taking sides may simply give additional life to a lie. "THE BIG LIE," an expression coined by Adolf Hitler, is a phenomenon of the human condition which effectively corrupts consciousness. It is such that the more often a lie is repeated the more believable it becomes. Aristotle's error(lie) about gravity was believed for centuries until finally someone named Galileo challenged it. Although it was not deliberate it was not true. To this day people still believed that the great Albert Einstein at some point in his education failed at math. Although this is another lie the story told again and again is believed as truth. The lessons of Pinocchio must have been ignored or forgotten. Initially anything that is thought or said starts in a seed form. Each time it is repeated or not discredited, the resulting plant is either figuratively water or pruned (reproved). Seeds germinate, grow and sprout in a direct relationship with the soil they are planted in. There has always been and will always be bad seeds, thistles and weeds. This is a byproduct of human failure and the curse it brought upon us all. We cannot stop people from sowing bad seeds, but we can determine how we fertilize the soil. What type of soil are people sowing their seeds into today? Let's ask ourselves this question. Is the spirit (attitude of behavior) we see today uniting us or dividing us? Is everyone waving a flag displaying patriotism spreading love or hate? Are we going to let the fertilized soil of liberty and justice for all be used to spawn more hate groups? WE ARE THE SOIL KEEPERS AND OUR STANDARDS SEED THE SOIL! Today's news is filled with lots of information and little credibility. Our biases play a significant role in "everything" we believe and makes us subject to deception. As stated in previous posts, we are obliged to follow truth wherever it leads. Even if the truth condemns us, exposes us or indicts us. It is our prayer that we maintain the integrity NOT to deny or refute real truth especially if we don't like it. Even if the party or persons we didn't vote for are elected, we shouldn't bad mouth or degrade them. Our battle is for good, and our fight is against evil. So why do we continue fighting one another? Selecting a candidate is a choice. Truth is an obligation. Choosing truth over a candidate is our duty. EVERY elected or appointed official generally makes some compromises. Truth NEVER compromises! EVERY official has their own agenda. Truth has no agenda other than honesty. EVERY official has a following or staff. Truth follows ethics, honor, integrity, morality and "principles of righteousness." EVERY official is flawed by their humanity. We must remind them of this fact. The truth is not flawed. Once we know the truth it becomes obvious.  ​

Our posture affects the ways we feel and see everything. What we see and how we see it is perspective. Posturing is all about how we position ourselves to appear to others. We should posture our bodies in a way that is most beneficial for flexibility, motion and strength. Psychological posturing has many obvious and subtle visible signs. Anything that is associated with, affected by, or arise from within the mind, relates to the mental and emotional state of a person. These characteristics are a part of our psychological makeup. Our minds are at the frontline of a spiritual battlefield. This is where brainwashing, gaslighting, grooming and the propaganda that goes along with it begins their attack. Most advertising, campaigning, news, promulgation, publicity and soliciting will make use of some form of these tactics. The brain can only handle so much. Our R.A.S. (reticular activation system) regulates much of the overload. The reticular activation system acts as a filter for sensory information, determining which stimuli are brought to conscious awareness and which are ignored. In an information age, penetrating our spirits with propaganda is critical. FEAR AND UNCERTAINITY CAN BE WEAPONIZED! Propaganda can be defined or described as information purposely arranged and presented in a biased or misleading manner. Propaganda is used to promote a particular cause, doctrine, or point of view. When INFORMation is disseminated through news channels or portrayed by multimedia and television, usually there is a theme behind it. We have to realize that the majority of marketing and a lot of advertising amounts to legalized lying. This is especially true on the wild wild west called the internet. By filtering truth, we can create narratives that portray various beliefs and biases. Developing and producing realistic media depicting life is an art. "Life imitates art" is a cliché. It is used when something in real life occurs in the same or a similar way to something that was depicted in a piece of art or fiction. We are all being influenced by the media we consume. Like "Tik Tok," this is a subtle way to manipulate us. These techniques are used by businesses, governments, politicians and religious institutions. We have seemingly reached a point where whoever has the best propaganda machine will have the greatest influence. This is one of the newest weapons being deployed in this spiritual warfare. 

Waging war means to engage in armed conflict or military tactics against an enemy. It implies attempting to eliminate, destroy, or overpower someone, something, or some we are opposed to. In reality it involves using violence to achieve our purpose. “And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.” The world is a war zone! We are born into a battle for our souls, there is no way around it! Too many of us are fighting the wrong battle! Some of us are fighting the right battle with the wrong weapons. Others are trying to utilize the right weapons in the wrong way. Then there are those of us who do not realize that the battlefield is in the mind. When we practice keeping an open mind about anything we limit our attachments to everything. Our posture is a reflection of what is important to us. One of the most difficult challenges we undertake in life is how to properly balance equality with equity. Equity and equality are closely related concepts with different meanings. The distinctions are subtle. Jesus often applied this principle to the application of the laws of moses. The law of Moses, more specifically, the ten commandments, established a standard for our conduct towards both God and our neighbor. The spiritual standards imbedded within these immutable laws were illustrated within the life and works of Jesus. These "lawful standards" were often used to challenge the legitimacy of the miracles Jesus performed. Jesus understood the letter and the spirit of the law and applied them equitably. Equity refers to fairness and justice. Equity considers the individual circumstances and allocates its resources and rules accordingly. Equality is applied unilaterally in spite of any differences or disadvantages the impact of its enforcement might have. It means providing the same resources or rules to everyone, regardless of their circumstances.