Saturday, September 17, 2005

Nero = Bush


Hail to the Chief

Most scholars would agree that Nero was indeed one of the clearest types of Antichrist we have in history, and then also Adolph Hitler. It is widely accepted that Nero was who John was writing about directly in the book of Revelation. Antichrists set several patterns that occur over and over.
This leads me to make a few observations. Nero “Fiddled” while Rome burned. George W. “Fiddled” while New Orleans flooded. http://politicalhumor.about.com/library/images/blbushpetgoat2.htm Fire and Water. I am well aware that Nero didn’t actually fiddle; Emperor Nero Claudius Caesar couldn't have fiddled while Rome burned in A.D. 64 because the violin wasn't invented until the 1500s. What Nero really did while Rome burned most believe is sing. The emperor, who had artistic ambitions, was apparently performing an old Greek scene for his friends. The first reference to Nero's fiddling appeared in the mid-1600s. The word "fiddle" seems to have been used to mean "engaging in frivolous activity," not "playing a violin." When he was done singing, Nero blamed the fire on the Christians and began the first Roman persecution. The beginning of the “Blame Game?” Others, pointing to Nero's desire to rebuild Rome on a grand scale, note that the fire was a very convenient way for him to carry out his plans and suggest that he may have caused the fire himself.
The similarities are striking. Although it was widely believed that Nero started the fire this was never actually proven to be the case. The same situation is now arisen again. News stories seem to be surfacing that claim that the levies where deliberately blown to flood the city. http://www.aztlan.net/new_orleans_land_grab.htm . Weather either is true we may never know this side of eternity, but what we do know for a fact is that both profited by it. Nero later had the city rebuilt. But what got him a lot of criticism was that when he had the city rebuilt he had himself a HUGE palace built. So, although he may not have burned Rome, he did take advantage of the burning by having a huge palace built on the ruins.
In an effort to be “Fair and Balanced” I have to say that listening to the Bush speech the other night, I would say it was well done, he said all the right things one would want to hear. You almost thought he cared. The only problem is that he is a LIAR. I heard someone say that it reminded them of the battered wife syndrome. Every time you get beaten by the husband, he comes back with flowers and says he is sorry, and will do better next time.
Now George W. is talking about spending $200 billion on rebuilding New Orleans. This is not about compassion; it is about lining his and his cronies’ pockets. We are already seeing the “No Bid contracts” going to Halliburton, and others. This is about taking money from the poor and the middle class tax payers and putting it into the hands of the corporations.
Here are a few more “coincidences” to ponder: 666 in Revelation was a direct reference to the then Antichrist. In Hebrew numerology Caesar Nero was equal to 666, as is George Walker Busche today. They both presided over the decline of their Empire. Bush is now head of the new revived Roman Empire, and he shares much of the same nature as his counter part.
Adolph Hitler also has nothing on him, 1. They both stole power claming it was a mandate 2. Both used a seeming terror attack to galvanize and cement their leadership.3. Both invoke fear to control the masses. 4. Both manipulated the media for propaganda. 5. Both declare a vision of world domination. 6. Both started a war without provocation. 7. Both are not Christians and distort the truth of the Gospel and teachings of Christ.
When you look around us at the attitude in the world, the people just want to “Fiddle”. The world is trying to go on as though nothing is happening; Las Vegas keeps building bigger and more excessive. Many parts of the country Real Estate markets are bloated and they think it will all just keep on going up. Europe is just the same as the US. Every man is running to and fro Dan:12:4: and attending to his own affairs and own house. Hag:1:9: “Ye looked for much, and, lo, it came to little; and when ye brought it home, I did blow upon it. Why? saith the LORD of hosts. Because of mine house that is waste, and ye run every man unto his own house.” Mt:24:37: “But as the days of Noe were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. 38: For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark, 39: And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.”
Now for the good news, Satan has lost. Jn:16:33: “These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world”. Jesus here has made us a promise; that in the world ye shall have tribulation but in Him we shall have peace. That is a promise. Keep your eye on him, the birth pangs are getting stronger and closer together, as we give birth to a new age. To the Christian tribulation will be as a refiner’s fire to burn off the chaff and mature us into Christ.

9 comments:

Anonymous said...

Peterz I must commend you on your Bush animation. Words fall short. It's like, where do you begin? with the toxic waste spewing from his mouth? (a puppet's mouth, no less.) Of course we need to see the horns, and of course 666 would be visibly tatooed on the beast's forehead. I mean, if the antichrist didn't have horns - and a pointy tail, red skin and a horribly prominent scar (that more resembles a brand) oh, and a phoney accent - how else would those saints who have wisdom and discernment be able to identify him actively spreading evil throughout the world? Satan's just so tricky, he needs to learn to stick to the shirts / skins rule. I'm starting to think Pat Robertson may also be in league with Lucifer. And he calls himself a Christian! (tsk tsk)

Seriously, though: My favorite feature in the transformed and demonized Bush is the inverted compassion ribbon on his lapel. revealing the notion that his evil, planet destroying blinded-by-greed tactics are more than likely the cause of the latest atrocity we are called on to overcome or endure. (or buy our way through).
Kevinm

Anonymous said...

Aside from that, great update, fascinating stuff about Nero, I had no idea the two instances were so similar.

Anonymous said...

PeterZ,
Once again I am so glad you are back and thanks for the words of encouragement.

I don't know how you are all feeling lately, but I have been feeling so burdened and overwhelmed by it all (usually I can stand it because I know it all has to take place, God is in control and I know that everything that happens brings us closer to Jesus' return), but lately, it hasn't been so easy. Maybe a test?
Maybe it's because of my two children who I want to protect.

I watch a program on satellite with Amy Goodman called, "Democracy Now" and she reported that there have been Israeli soldiers seen in New Orleans. Just when you think it cannot get any stranger - it does!

Thanks again for a timely message of fact and hope - Maybe I'm just maturing....
All in His Name and for His Glory,
Susanne

Anonymous said...

PeterZ and Peace,
I appreciate your understanding so this question is for both of you -

Do you think these major storms are God or H.A.A.R.P.?

Susanne

Anonymous said...

Peace,
Thanks for responding. I agree with you; I know it in my heart. It seems so unimaginable though that it is good to have another's thoughts on the matter because it can almost make you question your own mind. It is happening so fast. I heard on mainstream radio that they are telling folks gridlocked in Houston to write their Social Security number in indelible(sp)ink on their arms. Everyone says, "That's a good idea." I say here comes the mark of the beast.

I do not have a web page so I cannot post on Steven's page, but I feel a kinship with you and I hope you don't think I'm a sap, but the things you say are like listening to my own heart and soul. I have no one that I know who sees these things and it feels lonely, and these sites have become a source of salvation. My husband tells me I have become a pesimist, but I'm just a realist who is relating current events to my cherished Bible.
May God continue to Bless you,
Susanne

PursuingTruth said...

Susanne, Tell your husband you are not a pessimist, but the true optimist in the family, because your hope is in God, not in men. Because you may believe that this age is coming to an end doesn't mean you are a pessimist. Why would anyone want to preserve this mess anyway? A better day is at hand and the Kingdom of God is coming. These days will not be easy but God is faithful and will see us through this if we see his hand.
Peace, and Susanne, Even if man has had a hand in creating these storms, It is still the hand of God to bring about his plan. As Stephen pointed out, This President has ruled through two of the worst disasters that this country has ever seen, and now another is coming.
Prov:29:2: When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
That scripture is being fulfilled in our sight. Although they may mean these things for evil, God means them for Good. I don't claim to understand all that is going on, but I know that He is in control.
The People of Texas have given us this Antichrist, and out of that, it may be that God wants to show them something. This could be seen as an act of his mercy giving them an opportunity to wake up and smell the corruption, rather than His judgment. Isaiah 29:13: Wherefore the Lord said, Forasmuch as this people draw near me with their mouth, and with their lips do honor me, but have removed their heart far from me, and their fear toward me is taught by the precept of men:(does this sound like the religious right, and Bush's brand of Christianity?) 14: Therefore, behold, I will proceed to do a marvelous work among this people, even a marvelous work and a wonder: for the wisdom of their wise men shall perish, and the understanding of their prudent men shall be hid.15: Woe unto them that seek deep to hide their counsel from the LORD, and their works are in the dark, and they say, Who seeth us? and who knoweth us? (Secret societies)
16: Surely your turning of things upside down shall be esteemed as the potter's clay: for shall the work say of him that made it, He made me not? or shall the thing framed say of him that framed it, He had no understanding? 17: Is it not yet a very little while, and Lebanon shall be turned into a fruitful field, and the fruitful field shall be esteemed as a forest?
18: And in that day shall the deaf hear the words of the book, and the eyes of the blind shall see out of obscurity, and out of darkness.19: The meek also shall increase their joy in the LORD, and the poor among men shall rejoice in the Holy One of Israel. 20: For the terrible one is brought to naught, and the scorner is consumed, and all that watch for iniquity are cut off: 21: That make a man an offender for a word, and lay a snare for him that reproveth in the gate, and turn aside the just for a thing of naught. (Capitalism).
Keep your eye on the Lord, and don't let fear or His evil distract you. God is in control.
Love, Peter

Anonymous said...

PeterZ,
Mere words cannot express my gratitude for your words of wisdom and comfort - they are so needed right now.

I have told my husband that I'm not a pessimist, that actually I find strength from God watching all this unfold while all the time getting closer to His returning, but he does not see it that way. He does not believe that he (we)will see the end of times in our lifetime. (Unlike me, I think it scares him.) Ever since this fake king said, "I am God-ordained to take us to Armageddon," in his 2001 inauguration speech,I knew who he was and have watched, listened, researched and prayed. My husband still insists he is not the antichrist.

And once again you are correct, the details don't matter as much as focusing and relying on God.

Susanne

Anonymous said...

Peace,
I'm glad you have chosen to use your gift for the purpose of good; you will be too someday!

I like the fact that you can see through this administration and share your insights. I am still perplexed as to how SO many others cannot see it. I think that the veil of delusion has already been cast by Jesus and they will not be able to ever see it(unless they repent) because their hearts are already hardened. What do you think, Peace? Possible? I am almost convinced this is what is happening. Maybe Jesus' return is even closer than we imagine. (I'm praying so...)
For His Glory,
Susanne

PursuingTruth said...

Susanne. I am sure Peace is happy now that her gift is from God rather than the other guy. As far as the Lords physical return, I am afraid that there is much left to be fulfilled. Meanwhile He is with us now. Ps:118:24: "This is the day that the Lord has made, We will rejoice and be glad in it." Mt:5:6: "Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled." Live in the present with an eye for the future, and God will keep you in his joy. Try not to be too caught up with the evil, but be involved with the good.