As in the Days of Noah

Lately, in discussing current events and the circumstances we find ourselves in, I hear many references to “the days of Noah.” This, of course, is a term used to express an apocalyptic viewpoint of the times, events and the nature of what we’re experiencing these days. It is a sign first mentioned by Jesus as he responded to a question from his disciples. So how does this phrase fit the events we see all around us and are we indeed in the days of Noah?

As part of a discussion, the disciples asked Jesus, “...what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?” (Matthew 24:3)

Jesus answer (and teaching) on the subject takes up the balance of the chapter and is well worth reading carefully. The reference to “days of Noah” comes in the following quoted passage:

“But concerning that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only. For as were the days of Noah, so will be the coming of the Son of Man. For as in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day when Noah entered the ark, and they were unaware until the flood came and swept them all away, so will be the coming of the Son of Man.” (Matthew 24:36-39, ESV)

Given the nature of what is being discussed, I think we would do well to pay close attention to this reference to Noah and what was going on prior to his entry into the ark. We are, after all, discussing what was happening just before a global calamity that saw nearly all creation destroyed; and here Jesus is saying times would be very similar just before the “end of the age.”

When Jesus used the comparison to an earlier known event, it was to answer and to help the disciples understand the coming end of times. I’m fairly certain therefore, that the disciples understood the reference as well as what Jesus meant in using it to answer their question. However, I am not at all certain that we, in our day, understand what all was meant by this analogy or what all was happening during the days of Noah.

In the past, when my attention had been drawn to this passage, the idea most often connected to the comparison of times was, “they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage.” As a lad growing up, the interpretation of this passage (as I understood it) is best represented in Gill'sExposition of the Entire Bible. The quote from this link reads in part:

“...they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage: not that these civil actions of life were criminal in themselves, had care been taken that they were not abused. It is lawful to eat and drink, provided it be in moderation, and not to excess; and to marry, and give in marriage, when the laws, rules, and ends thereof, are observed: and therefore this must be understood, either of their wholly giving themselves up to the pleasures of life, and lusts of the flesh...”

In my opinion this interpretation alone does not answer the question adequately and I’m not at all certain this is how the disciples understood what Jesus said. There is no doubt that there was much evil in the minds and life-styles of those people; the Bible says as much. One could probably quite easily draw a parallel between much of the morality we see around us today and that of the population of Noah’s day i.e. giving themselves up wholly to the pleasures and lusts of the flesh. But still, based on the text itself, you must wonder how is this description anything but normal human behaviour? We have always been eating, drinking and marrying.

In fact, Jesus adds, “They knew nothing about what would happen until the flood came and took them all away.” This would indicate they were unprepared for what was coming and unaware of what was going on all around them as their time wound down. So while this interpretation does partially answer the question, I don’t believe that this factor alone is the sign of “the days of Noah.” I believe there is more to consider – so lets consider this as one of several factors.

At other times, in reference to this passage, we are reminded that, the wickedness of the human race had become great on the earth, “and that every inclination of the thoughts of the human heart was only evil all the time.” (Genesis 6:5) There is likely little doubt this statement can be applied today more than ever before in history. However this description of human behaviour and the condition of the human heart could be applied to almost any point in human history – and it would probably fit. Jeremiah 17:9 reminds us that, “The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick; who can understand it?” But this is indeed another of several factors to be included in studying Noah’s days.

What is recorded in Genesis and that which was referenced by Jesus in his response to the disciples seems to address a lot more than what has already been noted. Something more was definitely going on that resulted in God’s pronouncement, “I will wipe from the face of the earth the human race I have created—and with them the animals, the birds and the creatures that move along the ground—for I regret that I have made them.” (Genesis 6:7) A little further in the account Genesis 6:12 says, “And God saw the earth, and behold, it was corrupt, for all flesh had corrupted their way on the earth.”

It seems to me that key to understanding “the days of Noah,” is to abandon our rather narrow, birds-eye view of a single event i.e. “the flood” and try to see it in a much broader context in terms of time-frame as well as what all was going on.

Firstly, Genesis 7:6 tells us Noah was 600 years old when he entered the ark and the flood began. I mention this because 600 years is (to us) a very long time. I think many read the phrase “days of Noah” without grasping the enormity of possibilities for such a time span. Were we today, to look back to the early 1400s, we would realize a great many events could have - and did occur – certainly a lot more than could be conveyed in a single phrase like, “during that time....”

While the Bible contains history and makes reference to different historical events, it is not (nor has it ever claimed to be) a complete historical work therefore I think just reading the thirty verses from Genesis 6:8 – Genesis 7:16 is simply a glimpse of the history leading up to the flood and nowhere near exhaustive in content or detail. I also have good reason to believe the disciples had a much more comprehensive understanding of the Flood, and the events leading up to it, than most of us do today.

Secondly the coming disaster was not kept a secret and yet all but Noah and his family were caught by surprise. Genesis 6:3 is an prophecy of the coming flood in 120 years time - a warning that God will not tolerate man’s sin forever. Many Biblical scholars support this view of the 120 year pronouncement as does the book of Jasher (a non-biblical text). Jasher 5:6 says Noah was 480 years old when God spoke to he and Methuselah of the coming doom if mankind did not turn from their wicked ways. Jasher 5:6-11 reads:

“6. And after the lapse of many years, in the four hundred and eightieth year of the life of Noah, when all those men, who followed the Lord had died away from amongst the sons of men, and only Methuselah was then left, God said unto Noah and Methuselah, saying,

7. Speak ye, and proclaim to the sons of men, saying, Thus saith the Lord, return from your evil ways and forsake your works, and the Lord will repent of the evil that he declared to do to you, so that it shall not come to pass.

8. For thus saith the Lord, Behold I give you a period of one hundred and twenty years; if you will turn to me and forsake your evil ways, then will I also turn away from the evil which I told you, and it shall not exist, saith the Lord.

9. And Noah and Methuselah spoke all the words of the Lord to the sons of men, day after day, constantly speaking to them.

10. But the sons of men would not hearken to them, nor incline their ears to their words, and they were stiffnecked.

11. And the Lord granted them a period of one hundred and twenty years, saying, If they will return, then will God repent of the evil, so as not to destroy the earth.”

However you look at it, despite the period of grace and warning - despite the call to repentance – despite all that was going on around them (and there was plenty of strange and evil things going on) the world was caught by surprise when the flood waters came. Jesus said of his second coming that no-one knows the day or hour... whereas the coming flood was given a definite time frame... yet knowing the time frame for the disaster made no difference. The book of Jasher states that not only did they ignore the warnings and appeals to repent, but in chapter 6:11-12 it says:

“And on that day, the Lord caused the whole earth to shake, and the sun darkened, and the foundations of the world raged, and the whole earth was moved violently, and the lightning flashed, and the thunder roared, and all the fountains in the earth were broken up, such as was not known to the inhabitants before; and God did this mighty act, in order to terrify the sons of men, that there might be no more evil upon earth.

And still the sons of men would not return from their evil ways, and they increased the anger of the Lord at that time, and did not even direct their hearts to all this.”

Beside the points spoken of already, there was something else of great importance going on which cannot be overlooked. A very specific kind of evil and corruption was threatening all flesh and was quickly spreading throughout all creation. I’m speaking here of the Nephilim and the evil that saw their entry into human history. Far too often this factor gets skipped, misunderstood or simply ignored. Several scriptural passages make either direct or indirect reference to both these creatures and the times/events in which they were produced.

If one looks at passages such as 2 Peter 2:4; Jude 1:6; Numbers 13:30-33 and Genesis 6:1-4 you will notice such references made largely as one would make a comment in passing where attention to specific detail is not needed because the subject is already broadly understood. As an example of what I’m trying to say here, if I speak of the events of 9/11 in the USA, it would be understood well enough that I would not then need to go into a detailed description of the terrorists, how they boarded the planes, were they came from etc. I could simply include that reference into an explanation as part of some other point I was trying to make.

And so getting back to the Nephilim, and how they figure into the Noah reference, I’m especially interested in Genesis 6:1-4. This passage speaks of the “sons of God” (fallen divine beings or angels – in the book of Enoch they are called “Watchers”) having sexual relations with human women and producing these offspring called Nephilim. This was resulting in the corruption (literally) of human flesh and genetics (blood-lines). Indeed, all creation was being threatened by this illicit activity. Not only that but these fallen Watchers were also (through the teaching forbidden knowledge) teaching humanity all manner of evil and ways to destroy themselves. This activity is spoken of in more detail in some of the extra-biblical writings from the second-temple period (such as the book of Enoch) and such accounts were known of and referenced by educated people at the time of Jesus.

Directly leading into the flood narrative, in Genesis 6:11-12 it reads, “Now the earth was corrupt in God’s sight and was full of violence. God saw how corrupt the earth had become, for all the people on earth had corrupted their ways.” In the same passage of Matthew where Jesus made mention to the days of Noah, he also had just finished saying:

“Then you will be handed over to be persecuted and put to death, and you will be hated by all nations because of me. At that time many will turn away from the faith and will betray and hate each other, and many false prophets will appear and deceive many people. Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved. And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come. (Matthew 24:9-14)

So now let’s look at what the book of Enoch says about this time period Genesis 6 is referring to.

Enoch chapter 3:7-14 says (speaking here of the “Watchers”):

“7 And all the others together with them took unto themselves wives, and each chose for himself one, and they began to go in unto them and to defile themselves with them.

8 And they taught them charms and enchantments, and the cutting of roots, and made them acquainted with plants.

9 And they became pregnant, and they bare great giants, whose height was three thousand ells: Who consumed all the acquisitions of men. And when men could no longer sustain them, the giants turned against them and devoured mankind.

10 And they began to sin against birds, and beasts, and reptiles, and fish, and to devour one another's flesh, and drink the blood. Then the earth laid accusation against the lawless ones.

11 And Azazel taught men to make swords, and knives, and shields, and breastplates, and made known to them the metals of the earth and the art of working them, and bracelets, and ornaments, and the use of antimony, and the beautifying of the eyelids, and all kinds of costly stones, and all colouring tinctures.

12 And there arose much godlessness, and they committed fornication, and they were led astray, and became corrupt in all their ways.

13 Semjaza taught enchantments and root−cuttings, Armaros the resolving of enchantments, Baraqijal taught astrology, Kokabel the constellations, Ezeqeel the knowledge of the clouds, Araqiel the signs of the earth, Shamsiel the signs of the sun, and Sariel the course of the moon.

14 And as men perished, they cried, and their cry went up to heaven.”

In studying this material, I came across this passage from: https://beginningandend.com/bloodlines-of-the-nephilim-a-biblical-study/ which I think adds to this discussion and so I quote it here:

“...Much more than the “over-reaction by an angry God” as skeptics like to paint it, the flood was God’s way of preserving the human race and its bloodline, before it became completely corrupted by the Nephilim giants. This is an important point: many people today point to the flood as “proof” that God is cruel and angry with humanity all the time, and willing to just kill millions of people in genocide on a whim. However the Biblical truth was that God sent the flood to preserve humanity and to make sure we could still receive the promised Redeemer who could save our souls. Without Jesus Christ, there is no hope. There is no future. There is no forgiveness. Meaning every person would spend eternity in hell. The flood was God’s way to keep that hope for all people.

But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD. These are the generations of Noah: Noah was a just man and perfect in his generations, and Noah walked with God.

Noah was chosen to carry on and re-start humanity after the flood because he was a believer in God. Additionally he was “perfect in his generations” which meant that his genetic bloodline and ancestry was 100% human. Noah had not been a part of the Nephilim hybridization that was plaguing humanity. The Hebrew word for “perfect” in that verse is tamiym, which means “complete, whole” with reference to health and physical condition. This is the same word used to describe the condition of animal sacrifices to the Lord...”

At this point I think a valid question to ask is, “Will the end-times, that are described by Jesus as like “the days of Noah,” see this kind of effort to corrupt all life/creation/flesh?”

My opinion is that we will indeed see such efforts and are already seeing the signs. Ever since the discovery of DNA – the code of every living cell – we have seen attempts to modify and change it. This has always been done with the arrogant assumption that mere human assumption and speculation could be used to manipulate this code so as to do what we desired. Such efforts and experiments have been done often without any inkling of the disastrous outcomes. That it can be done has been demonstrated, that it should be done has never been treated with the caution and reverence the question deserves. With every effort, there have been unintended consequences and collateral damage of one form or another.

I look at efforts such as meddling in health and the food supply with gene-splicing, cloning and GMO products. At first glance the case for them seems good – but what about the unintended side effects? First of all are they even safe? Do they end up causing illnesses and deficiencies (as we’re starting to see)? Are they failing to meet the agricultural needs of hungry nations and instead increasing famine, crop failure and starvation? Aside from the questions based on the DNA manipulation, another fact to consider is the attempt to own and control the global food supply as is happening with more and more seeds becoming patented property and must be purchased annually. Check this paragraph for the kinds of concerns that should have been answered even before these products were ever produced:

“As genetically modified (GM) foods are starting to intrude in our diet concerns have been expressed regarding GM food safety. These concerns as well as the limitations of the procedures followed in the evaluation of their safety are presented. Animal toxicity studies with certain GM foods have shown that they may toxically affect several organs and systems. The review of these studies should not be conducted separately for each GM food, but according to the effects exerted on certain organs it may help us create a better picture of the possible health effects on human beings. The results of most studies with GM foods indicate that they may cause some common toxic effects such as hepatic, pancreatic, renal, or reproductive effects and may alter the hematological, biochemical, and immunologic parameters. However, many years of research with animals and clinical trials are required for this assessment. The use of recombinant GH or its expression in animals should be re-examined since it has been shown that it increases IGF-1 which may promote cancer.” from the National Library of Medicine: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18989835/

Finally, I think it is important to look at the movement, plans and attempts at manipulating and changing humanity itself. Perhaps you’ve heard of “transhumanism” – if not, https://whatistranshumanism.org/ defines it as:

“Transhumanism is a way of thinking about the future that is based on the premise that the human species in its current form does not represent the end of our development but rather a comparatively early phase...

...Transhumanism is a class of philosophies of life that seek the continuation and acceleration of the evolution of intelligent life beyond its currently human form and human limitations by means of science and technology, guided by life-promoting principles and values. – Max More (1990)”

Max More’s original definition continues as follows:

“1. The intellectual and cultural movement that affirms the possibility and desirability of fundamentally improving the human condition through applied reason, especially by developing and making widely available technologies to eliminate aging and to greatly enhance human intellectual, physical, and psychological capacities.

2. The study of the ramifications, promises, and potential dangers of technologies that will enable us to overcome fundamental human limitations, and the related study of the ethical matters involved in developing and using such technologies.”

That same article goes on to say the following:

“The World Transhumanist Association (WTA) has since changed its name to Humanity+, but its focus as an organization dedicated to developing transhumanist ideas and policies remains unchanged.

At its core, the organization promotes the development of the next step in humanity's evolutionary process:

"Transhumanists view human nature as a work-in-progress, a half-baked beginning that we can learn to remold in desirable ways. Current humanity need not be the endpoint of evolution. Transhumanists hope that by responsible use of science, technology, and other rational means we shall eventually manage to become posthuman, beings with vastly greater capacities than present human beings have." Transhumanist Values (Humanity+)

So what fuels this desire to transition to "posthuman" status? Is it really idealistic, utopian goals, or is it really just an inherent desire to overcome the "biological chains" of humanity?”

I certainly would recommend the reading of this article: End Times Bible Prophecy - Understanding God’s Prophetic Word – Transhumanism – particularly with regard to what it has to say about Transhumanism in Bible Prophecy.

In the meantime, if you think all this sounds a little far fetched, you may be surprised to know this topic is getting attention from our own Canadian Government – except there it is called “Biodigital Convergence” (see https://horizons.gc.ca/en/2020/02/11/exploring-biodigital-convergence/) This offering on the Government of Canada website offers the following definition: “Biodigital convergence is the interactive combination, sometimes to the point of merging, of digital and biological technologies and systems. Policy Horizons is examining three ways in which this convergence is happening.”

Also quoting from this website we read:

“Biodigital convergence is opening up striking new ways to:

• Change human beings – our bodies, minds, and behaviours

• Change or create other organisms

• Alter ecosystems

• Sense, store, process, and transmit information

• Manage biological innovation

• Structure and manage production and supply chains

Under the heading “New ways to change human beings – our bodies, minds, and behaviours” we see the following list is a small sampling of the points in the article:

“...Altering the human genome – our core biological attributes and characteristics

...Machine learning helps scientists predict which genes to target for editing

...Monitoring, altering and manipulating human thoughts and behaviours

...Neurotechnologies read brain signals to monitor attention and manage fatigue

...Digital apps can help enhance brain health

...New ways to monitor, manage, and influence bodily functions, as well as predict, diagnose, and treat disease

...Gene sequencing entire samples helps us understand complex environments such as the human microbiome

...Digital devices can be worn or embedded in the body to treat and monitor functionality

...Amazon patent will allow Alexa to detect a cough or a cold20

...Creating new organs and enhancing human functionality

...Biohacking with implanted digital devices to enhance bodily functions

...Nanobots and nanomaterials can operate and precisely deliver drugs within living creatures”

The final question in this essay for consideration concerns Covid-19 and the so called vaccinations people are being pressured to accept. Is there any way at all that it should be considered as one of the signs of which Jesus spoke? In my opinion there is absolutely no doubt at all, that among all the events of today and all the signs spoken of, this issue fits like a custom made glove.

Many experts have testified (at great risk to themselves) and it can now be shown, beyond a reasonable degree of certainty, that the “SARS-CoV-2 virus” was manufactured in the laboratory and subject to such study and modification as “gain of function.” With the release of this pathogen into the general public, the so called pandemic was born. So here we have man playing around with genetic material and creating a bioweapon.

How it got around the globe from the lab in Wuhan China can be debated but it was either by deliberate intent and design or else by gross incompetence on the part of a great many world leaders. Quickly the story was crafted and managed by the media when it became apparent that the illness was not nearly as devastating as early modelling had predicted and “case numbers” (instead of serious illnesses and fatalities) became the subject of almost minute-by-minute reporting. We were repeatedly told, right from the start, the only hope for a “return to normal” would be a vaccine – and literally within hours such a vaccine was developed. Of course a lesser known fact was that a patent had already been applied for and approved even before the “outbreak.” Though several treatments and medications were discovered to provide effective treatment, all such measures were all but forbidden and those advocating for such were ostracized or “cancelled.” Nothing was to be allowed to interfere with the emerging “vaccine.” The watchword for this period of time – this whole bit of theatre – would have to be “deception.”

So what of these injections that are being arm-twisted into as many folks as can be frightened or bullied into taking “voluntarily?” Almost nothing of what is being said to “promote” these injections is true. In fact these shots meet none of the long standing criteria for calling something a vaccine. They do not offer immunity nor do they prevent the spread of the infectious agent. The skyrocketing volume of adverse effects and deaths flies in the face of the claim they are safe. The claim they have been fully tested is completely laughable – none of the testing normally required to prove safety and effectiveness have been fully completed...and we don’t know exactly what is in the mix that people are allowing to be injected into their bodies. Independent analysis however, has identified some very toxic substances such as “Graphene Oxide” – a substance that enhances electrical conductivity but is toxic to humans. In addition there are numerous reports of folks experiencing magnetic attraction for metal objects to their injection sites and some have shown luminescence under the skin.

We know the mRNA concept is supposed to hack into instructions issued by your DNA to produce certain protein strands. In essence it has hijacked your system to produce the pathogen spike protein which your body is then supposed to produce anti-bodies against. However in the process it appears the immune system in being hacked has become less efficient at fighting other infectious processes. Might the giant pharmaceutical companies be aiming for the day when we are no longer capable of fighting off infection at all and all our immune response will have to be delivered via Biodigital technological means? Remember, one of the stated objectives as noted is, “Biohacking with implanted digital devices to enhance bodily functions.”

So are we seeing the corruption of our flesh that perhaps resembles the corruption in the days of Noah? I believe the intent is certainly there but the results may or may not be evident yet...each person will have to decide that question for them-self. And the vaccine? Well, that also must be your decision...as for me, my decision is, “No Way!”

 

Open Letter to Canadian Christian Church Leaders

Dear Canadian Christian Church Leaders,

In preparing to write this letter, I first collected my thoughts, made numerous notes, studied and consulted many sources and pondered long and hard about how to express, as clearly as I possibly can, exactly what I am struggling with. I find it very difficult to look at this past fifteen plus months without feeling very disappointed and somewhat annoyed with how the Canadian church generally has failed (in my opinion) to provide the leadership and direction to the larger Christian community. As I write this, I humbly acknowledge that I might be totally wrong in both my thinking and speaking on these subjects and I am open to hear other thoughts and further clarification.

From March 2020, we all have been subjected to conditions unlike anything we have ever seen before. Since we all lived through these unusual circumstances there is no need to repeat the history of events here. However, based on my own prior experience and education in nursing, I was very suspicious of what government authorities and the media were promoting as factual on a 24/7 basis. However I did concede that the initial lock-down (to flatten the curve) was a reasonable measure.

Of course that “lock-down” went on far longer than the originally promised 2 weeks. All during that time the world did not stop and new information about the “virus” and the risk it posed was being discovered on a daily basis. As it became more and more obvious that the risk was nowhere near as dire as first predicted, and as therapeutics for safe, effective treatment were discovered...AND as such good news was actively suppressed or simply labelled as quackery and conspiracy, my suspicion grew rapidly. Government sources along with the mainstream media continually refused to announce any of this information or findings and kept playing up the message that our only hope was coming in the form of vaccines...NOTHING ELSE! Early treatment was never offered to those newly diagnosed – they were simply sent home, told to isolate and either get better or get admitted once sick enough to need hospitalization. (Even then the vast majority (95% + got better!) No effort whatsoever was ever made to reduce the panic being generated in the public instead, it was weaponized and used to further drive punitive public policy. At the time I began to wonder why there seemed to be no effort (I was ever aware of) on the part of the Canadian Christian church community to explore and expose this deceit. Why no effort to at least explore any other agenda that might be driving this obvious deception. I still have to wonder why?

Once the first restrictions were eased, but before churches were allowed to open with a severely restricted capacity; mandatory masking was put into place. Remember, the “first curve/wave” was completely flattened without mandatory masking. Why, beside the obvious power and public control factor would such a policy be imposed? (Masking has been conclusively demonstrated in study after study to be totally ineffective for situations such as this...and in many cases poses an even greater risk.) By the time the churches were finally permitted to open, many congregations had already decided to remain closed, to omit the fellowship factor, and continue on-line. Those who did decide to open were directed to abide by a lengthy list of ridiculous, damaging and unnecessary restrictions.

Why was/is it OK to place such tight restrictions on church gatherings but not on the “big box stores,” liquor stores and cannabis shops? Once the churches were allowed to open why were numbers so severely limited as well as length of meeting times. Are church goers simply not as bright and require greater protection than say liquor store or cannabis shoppers? Fellowship and socializing were strongly discouraged – why?

I finally got some idea of at least one possibility (not from a church source but from a Nova Scotia government appointed health official). Dr. Robert Strang stated on the record, one reason for the restrictions on such gatherings or meetings is to prevent the spread of “false information” about the pandemic. Basically he is saying it is dangerous to allow groups to assemble freely and discuss what is going on in the world around them as they might spread information that runs contrary to the official government narrative.

You see, the fact is large crowds of people shopping in Costco are unlikely to meet very many people they know...and certainly won’t “plan” or discuss at length any matters of substance. On the other hand, when groups gather where they know each other (such as clubs, meetings and churches) they are much more likely to discuss, plan and support each other. In doing so, that sense of isolation will be broken – isolation the authorities are depending on to help break down all personal resistance and sense of being part of a larger, greater body. The actual comment made by Dr Strang is here: https://rumble.com/vj68up-nova-scotia-official-admits-ban-on-in-person-gatherings-is-to-prevent-sprea.html?mref=6zof&mrefc=4

I was never able to determine why the broader Christian community left these restrictions largely unquestioned and unchallenged. Of course some individual churches and groups did question and challenge as they continued to meet to worship our God and Creator...without government imposed restrictions and mandates. These places of worship, these gatherings proved NOT to be the “super-spreaders” the government claimed...and yet, they were harassed, bullied and persecuted for their efforts. Rather than show broad support for their Christian brethren however, a number of church leaders and fellow Christian believers condemned their actions and celebrated their punishments... Why?

At this point, I believe many Christians were helping perpetuate the deception and the panic...it was/is equally evident in the church as it was outside the church... Why?

By the early part of 2021, the so called vaccine (which had been hyped as our only hope, since almost the start) became all the rage. People kept largely isolated for close to a year, were now at the point where they were not only sufficiently panicked but also desperate enough to do anything in order to, “return to normal.” Back when the vaccines were first being spoken of during the late spring of 2020, I also was very hopeful and I eagerly followed their development and testing. I not only heard the promises in the mainstream media but also followed the reports of other experts in their field – virologists, epidemiologists and immunologists. By the late summer of 2020, I was beginning to hear some very troubling reports (from early testing) as well as speculation of what this might mean. Nevertheless I remained hopeful even as the reports remained very doubtful and increasingly alarming. I gradually arrived at the point where I decided I wanted no part of this – at least not until long term studies were completed and the shots were proven safe.

So where does the church come into this part of the discussion? I am certain that I am not the only person with questions and concerns about these experimental, medically-injected-biological-agents. Since we had been so effectively isolated for many months, human gatherings (where such concerns along with any information might have been shared) were largely restricted. One of the most trustworthy (and safe?) places where people might discuss and question weighty matters is one’s church. I do know many questions were asked but I don’t know how much discussion ever took place or how many fears were allayed.

While I clearly believe the “vaccines” are unproven, insufficiently tested, and very dangerous in both the short and long term, it is not my place to tell others what they should do. I am left wondering how anyone, contemplating getting the shots, comes to grips with the numerous manipulations and strong deception being used to get “needles in everybody’s arms.” Tactics used to aggressively push the vaccination program have included hiding and/or suppressing the actual death toll numbers and serious adverse reactions, offering million dollar lottery tickets, targeting children with free ice-cream & other gifts, offering free dope and reduced jail sentences for prisoners. Children as young as 12 who are legally too young to go on a school outing without a parents permission are being permitted to get the experimental shots without parental consent. Governments are returning civil rights to those getting the shots but withholding the rights of those who are resisting AND there are indications only those who cooperate will be allowed to work and participate in society. All this for a virus that has been shown to be no more lethal than some of the bad seasonal flues we have endured in past years!

As to the experimental injection itself, since it has not yet been approved or proven safe but made available as an experimental medical treatment on an emergency basis only, I believe it is the responsibility of every adult looking to participate in this experiment to fully inform themselves of all possible outcomes and consequences.

For the record, I do not believe this is the mark of the beast spoken of in Revelation 13:15–18. I do however believe this vaccine (and the pressure to have everyone accept it) is the product of dishonesty and strong deception. There can be very little doubt that there are other agendas in play here and which I believe to be very evil. There can be no other explanation for the overwhelming efforts to shut down ALL effective treatments, silence ALL health care professionals – experts that risked both their careers and reputations because they dared speak out against the official narrative. One must at least wonder about the dishonest and deceitful tactics to portray the “vaccine” as safe, effective and approved. Tens of thousands have died and hundreds of thousands have had severe adverse reactions. Already there have been more deaths attributed to this experimental vaccine than to all other vaccine reports combined since VAERS records began to be kept! With this kind of record, any other medication trial would have been permanently shut-down and abandoned already. One cannot see people such as the unfortunate individuals in this video clip, who are just a small portion of those thousands suffering severe adverse effects, and yet some how continue to justify the persistent claims of “safe and effective.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zp_zNSEW1wc (see video in link).

Of course what is actually being suppressed is the fact that the vaccine is experimental, is not approved at all and is only being given on an “Emergency Use Authorization” basis. And of course, this explains why the declared emergency (where none actually existed) and why effective treatments were actively suppressed and lied about; big pharma could never have gotten their EUA waiver if there had been no declared emergency or if other effective treatments were already available. Also most people do not even realize they alone assume all risk and responsibility when they sign their consent to participate in this experiment and take the injections. The pharmaceutical companies (making billions of dollars off these “vaccines”) have zero liability - total immunity from being sued. Employers saying you must have the shots as a condition of employment may not be willing to accept liability for any death or disability caused by these shots. You are largely on your own as many unfortunate folks are already finding out.

The other day a very good friend told me she feared for her livelihood and is facing a pending choice between taking the shots and keeping her job or declining the injections and losing her job. Such choices are becoming more and more the fate folks must face. This article titled, “Unvaccinated employees could face masks, segregation upon return to office: Experts” (https://www.cp24.com/news/unvaccinated-employees-could-face-masks-segregation-upon-return-to-office-experts-1.5490223) does allow for the possibility for some of declining the shots at the expense of being treated as a second class citizen (should the employer choose to be so generous).

How about those who, having lost their jobs, were seeking employment as restrictions begin to get lifted. Here is an example of one Canadian government (provincial in this case) using the private sector to discriminate in a way very reminiscent of the issue in 2018 where churches that were denied youth summer job grants because Ottawa felt they were trying to weaken or limit access to abortion. See this link: https://news.gov.mb.ca/news/index.html?item=51489&posted=2021-06-24. To give you an idea, this article states in part, “Under the Healthy Hire Manitoba Program, local employers can apply for up to $50,000 in provincial support to help cover the wages of new employees who can attest they have been vaccinated or will be vaccinated.”

So far as I had been aware, the Canadian Christian church has had nothing to say or offer as it relates to the C-19 vaccines though they are clearly a major issue for a great many people. That in itself I find disturbing. As I did some online searching for thoughts & direction on these topics, I specifically looked for Canadian church, denominational or creed sources. Looking at the Evangelical Association of Canada I found very little useful information or suggestion on this particular topic. I did find one reference directing me to articles on cardus.ca and when I went there, what I found was extremely disappointing and annoying. Allow me to express my concerns by first quoting from a couple articles:

1) Vaccination Incentives for the Common Good “We’re almost there! The pandemic’s terrible toll on people’s lives and our country as a whole is coming close to an end. Notwithstanding the talk of a few doomsayers, Canadians are getting out to local clinics, pharmacies, hockey arenas, and other venues in order to roll up their sleeves for the one thing that will ultimately crush COVID-19’s deadly threat: vaccines...

...The key at this stage of the game is to keep our eye on turning that final ball into the sweet, soothing blue of pandemic freedom that comes with herd immunity.”

2) Canada Needs A COVID Vaccination Incentive Program Now “OTTAWA, ON – Canadian think tank Cardus is calling on the federal government to introduce vaccine incentives aimed at encouraging vaccine uptake.”

Under the proposal, each fully vaccinated Canadian would receive a cash incentive of up to $90 to be spent at local businesses and charities. More details are available in a newly released Cardus policy brief by Brian Dijkema, Vice President of External Affairs at Cardus, and Sean Speer, Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto’s Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy.”

The only thought that comes to mind as I read these articles is, “such utter rubbish!” I note that in writing such position papers and policy proposals, the authors claim no medical basis for their opinions nor do they have any medical background. Their expertise seems to be only in public policy and labour relations. In this instance, the authors are using the platform of Cardus (described as “an independent think tank”) and seen by many as having a Judeo-Christian background and values – as well as a registered charity - to help sell the government strategy without regard to the science. Indeed, in the article “Vaccination Incentives for the Common Good,” the authors refer to those with concerns (such as I have shared) as “doomsayers” and seems to hand wave us all away with that one pejorative term. I know many Christians utilize this organization as a source of authoritative information – but based on reading this, I find that very sad indeed and I would hope their research went much deeper than these articles appear to have gone.

All the information I’ve been privy to; the data, the testimony of countless experts, the personal experiences of those victims who’s lives have been forever changed and ruined... ALL has been available and freely shared by both myself and others – multiple credible sources of evidence are available to everyone. As adults, each is responsible to inform themselves and make up their own mind and decide for them-self. I believe the most recent moves to give this to children however, is not just ill-conceived but outright criminal and I stand firmly against that.

The last link I want to share is this video: Justice Centre's John Carpay delivers powerful speech at rally for Pastor Tim Stephens This is perhaps one of the most important considerations to ponder as it concerns our very freedom in this country. Here Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms president John Carpay delivers a powerful speech at a rally outside of the Calgary Remand Centre held in support of Tim Stephens, the jailed pastor of Fairview Baptist Church.

As this country again prepares to “reopen” and people eagerly look forward to resuming their “normal” daily activities, there are several important factors I am hoping to see direction and leadership on. First, only a small portion of our constitutional rights are actually being returned – and that conditionally so. Secondly, the government has retained for itself new power it never had before...it has given itself (through this so called emergency) the ability to immediately reimpose all restrictions for any reason it decides is a “crisis” or “emergency,” apparently no criteria necessary. Severe limits on gathering continue to exist in some jurisdictions and new inhibitions are being placed on our ability to speak freely and openly. I believe the church cannot help but be involved in the discussion – either freely and openly or grudgingly and by default.

It seems to me that one of the main reasons for a declining interest in the Christian church these days is a perceived lack of relevance. Canadians today see matters such as those outlined above as both urgent and pressing. Christians look at current events we’re experiencing and wonder how and where this fits into Bible prophecy. Canadians are seeking truthful answers to the problems we are faced with. I believe Jesus gave us signs and prophecies to help us understand the times we live in and also to help us understand He has always known, is totally in charge and always has been. So then, how do the signs and prophecies written in the Bible relate to the events today? John 16 would seem to be as good a starting point as any to begin to show relevance. Verses 1-4 say :

“I have told you all these things so that you will not fall away. They will put you out of the synagogue, yet a time is coming when the one who kills you will think he is offering service to God. They will do these things because they have not known the Father or me. But I have told you these things so that when their time comes, you will remember that I told you about them.”

The chapter concludes at verse 33 with, “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

In speaking about the church being relevant. If it is silent on the issues outlined and unable to see, appreciate or in any way address any of these concerns – if individuals feel like they are on their own with no idea of where to turn, I am afraid the relevance of the church may not be apparent.