April 2006

Words, Words, Words...
...Weapons of Mass Destruction
By Tennessee Elijah

Conventional perceptions and thinking by conventional people are a real concern for me. This place in space where I live with over six billion souls has become a cesspool overflowing with idiotic ideas, a litany of distorted versions of reality, misguided priorities, erroneous justifications for inappropriate behavior, and volumes of deceptions leading to mass confusion. Someone with intelligence needs to write a book to document “ignorance” before educational systems can even begin to be reformed.

Due to a lack of understanding by conventional people, there is more fear over potential destruction of bodies than destruction of souls. It is impossible for people with “normal” thought processes to comprehend current circumstances in this world unless they are first enlightened by information they now consider to be “erroneous.” Before they will be receptive to theories, concepts or ideas based on truth, transformation of their
reasoning powers must be undertaken.

Who is there in this place riddled with intellectual conflicts that can clear away delusions that presently saturate corrupted minds? At what point in new arguments will ignorance or insanities be overcome? In this place where debaters always have opposing opinions, where Truth always has an adversary, where “credible sources” often take different positions on the issues – which “voice crying in the wilderness” will come to set the
crooked paths straight?

There is insane hate being generated by those who preach deceptions in all nations. There is insane hate being expressed through violent acts by inferior people who ignorantly justify destruction of property and lives. Out of this insane hate that we see flowing through words and deeds, the weak among us have been rendered impotent by fear! This “fear” of physical death has resulted in billions of dollars being invested by individuals and governments who seem to care more about survival of bodies than the eternal survival
of souls.

As a sincere believer in the God out of which all Truth comes, His Words written by inspired men is a constant guide for me – and others who think as I do. Many hundreds of years ago, the Holy Words of Lord Jesus Christ were written: “And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body
in hell.” Matthew 10:28

As a child, we became familiar with what we thought were words of wisdom such as – “Sticks and stones will break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” If we believe words like these to be wise then we believe in lies! The truth should be stated in this way: “Sticks and stones might break my bones, but evil words can destroy me.”

The real weapons of mass destruction are “evil words” that destroy souls! We have just read good advice from the Bible, “...fear not them which kill the body... but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.”

A sensible approach to resisting terrorism should emphasize the use of “words” rather than thinking our defense through military strategies is superior. The enemies of God, the haters of true Christians, the despisers
of America, and our allies, include more than misguided morons with bombs. The time has come to identify those who use “words” for the wrong reasons and in the wrong way. Someone with common sense needs to write a book to document “deceivers” before communication systems can even begin to be used intelligently.

The real “terrorists” in this world are found hiding among those slick folks who publish newspapers, write articles for magazines, and get rich and famous when doing books about everything but something good. The real “terrorists” to fear in this world are those who convince fools to believe distorted versions of the Bible or who are advocating worship of false gods. Philosophical values based on concepts coming out of superstition and immorality have done more to corrupt the religion and politics of societies than anything else!

In my humble opinion, there is more to fear from fools who use their power and influence to spread hate and fear through the use of “evil words” than those who might be using chemicals, bullets or bombs. Too many of our educated friends and neighbors are using their skills to convince others to think like they do. Anyone with a computer can go to the Internet to learn what millions of fools are thinking about or doing on this planet. This microcosm of “human life” should bring concern to the heart of every Christian who claims to be a “normal” person in an abnormal world!

Should true Christians in the “Church” be more concerned about “bodies” than “souls” in these days leading to Armageddon? Should American business leaders and politicians be setting priorities based on unrealistic expectations about the future – and spending billions of dollars for reasons coming out of illusions?

As one person who recognizes the damage being done by those who use “words” to express their ignorance, I’m calling upon my superiors to correct me if need be – and correct all of those who are guilty of “killing souls” by promulgating heresy and lies. The very survival of human civilizations is at stake in this year of 2006!

The real “weapons of mass destruction” – as I see it – are the words we hear spoken by misinformed people. The “WMD” that I fear more than nuclear bombs are the threats being expressed through words by radical Muslims,the arrogance of liberal Democrats who express hate for the President of the United States, the illiteracy of imbeciles who mock Christians, the fools who think it is wise to deceive, and the idiots who use their freedom of speech to make false accusations.

Those who use words to make life miserable for others should not be allowed to function without being challenged in some way. Recourse for those offended is necessary if humanity is going to progress beyond ignorance into compatibility with God – where peace between people can bring shared happiness and contentment for all nations.

Unfortunately, in this era when “self” is the key to “me” being at the center of the universe instead of simply flowing through the stream of life as “one” made up of “many” – it is doubtful that anything I have to say will impact the closed minds of my antagonists. So be it!

“But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.”
Matthew 12:36&37