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PROPAGANDA – What Does It Look Like?

We hear the term “propaganda” and think of communist countries in history and worldwide today. But we have been experiencing propaganda in the United States for a long time. It is now more prevalent than ever before. ​How can we recognize it? Below are 8 characteristics of today’s propaganda.

  1. It prevents dialogue.
    It gives no details, allows no discussions, and excludes all contradictions and debates.
  2. It focuses on the Mass.
    Its message is directed to large population groups. The individual presents too much resistance to its message unless they are part of the larger group.
  3. It is “Total.”
    It uses the press, radio, TV, movies, posters, meetings, door-to-door canvassing, and social media platforms. All technical means are used at the same time to saturate the population.
  4. It takes over Education.
    The younger, the better for propaganda purposes.
  5. It takes over Literature and History.
    Tear-down statues, the 1619 Project, and Critical Race Theory are examples. All must be rewritten according to the propaganda’s needs.
  6. It must be subtle at first.
    Moves slowly at first to create a climate of acceptance. The ground is prepared before any direct prompting. We are already at the direct prompting.
  7. It must be nonstop.
    All day, every day, including weekends. Individuals must not be allowed to recover or to collect themselves.
  8. It aims at Irrational Action.
    The aim is to provoke action and arouse an active and mythical belief (like green energy).

Source: Article appearing on Intellectual Takeout website. See the link below: https://intellectualtakeout.org/2015/08/8-frightening-characteristics-of-propaganda/

September 12, 2022 Posted by | Culture, Propaganda | , , , , | Leave a comment

The Rule of Kings, Presidents, and Others in Power

Haven’t you questioned the leaders of your state or national government at times? What were they thinking when…they decided to do that? I have noticed something interesting.

The Bible has a lot to say about the conduct of kings, which implied any leader or representative of the people. There is a great responsibility that goes with being the leader of a country like the United States. A responsibility that should not be taken lightly.

Proverbs 16:10
All kings and judges of the earth are to be just and rule in the fear of God (Matthew Henry commentary). Seems today that our leaders have no fear of God, nor do they respect Him because they don’t respect the people they govern.

Proverbs 16:11
Fairness in business, not dishonesty, honors the Lord God. This is true of business dealings as well as governmental affairs toward the citizens and other countries. Where is the fairness today?

Proverbs 16:12
All rulers and unelected bureaucrats should love truth and justice. A good king not only does justice, but it is disgusting to him to do otherwise; he will hate the thought of doing wrong and perverting justice (Benson commentary). We see none of this today. But it should be demanded of our elected officials at all levels. And should be a characteristic or quality that we look for in future government leaders.

So ask yourself, do you see this quality in the current occupier of the WH or in the Supreme Court or in your state and local county offices? If not, why not? We are responsible for insuring that the proper men and women of the highest ethical standards serve. God help us!

December 23, 2021 Posted by | Bible, Culture | , , , | Leave a comment