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And I forgot to mention divide. That’s a big one.

It’s interesting that 90% of all U.S. news media, and virtually all the major sources, both left and right, are all owned by the same 6 companies. While there's some news media outlets that I don't care for, I try to remember that even the ones I do watch put their spin on things. In my opinion, both left and right news media are used in this country to indoctrinate, brainwash, mislead, distract, advertise, influence and have people in a constant state of fear and panic because fearful people are easier to control and contain since they are always looking for someone to guide and tell them what to do. While I don't think all news reported by mainstream media has an ulterior motive, it's good to take the things you hear and see in the media with a grain of salt.

Yep, that's what I was thinking and wanted to say that, since I am very familair with him and joke a lot with him, but didn't want to embarrass him or come off argumentative.

I know some Muslim people who appear to be genuine, good people who want to do God’s will the best they know how. Sometimes I want to ask them how they feel when they constantly hear reports of Islamic extremists committing murderous hate crimes, and thus making them all look bad. What the Islamic terrorists do is hateful and disgusting, but in reality, they are in effect doing what their Holy book says. I’ve read the Quran years ago and it literally tells them to ‘fight the unbelievers’, ‘those who don't believe in Allah’, or to kill “the polytheists wherever you find them.” Some Muslim apologists claim the verses are talking about self-defense, but whatever the case, they have caused some, due to them being in their religious text, to feel the need to kill others, even if it meant also killing themselves by blowing themselves to pieces. False religion produces bad fruit. I once had a Bible student who was convinced Babylon the Great was the Catholic Church. I explained to him that we once believe that, too. After reading several scriptures, we read Matthew 7:17-19 where Jesus stated that all trees not producing fine fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. I asked him ‘Do you not agree that other religions, besides the Catholic church produce bad fruit? Do you think Jehovah would destroy the Catholic Church and allow all these other religions, along with their false teachers, who produce bad fruit to continue to exist? He then got the point.

Yeah, I looked into that a couple of years ago. It amazes me that they think the first 69 weeks would be consecutive, and then the last week would take place some 2,000 years later. And they kill me with that peace treaty and antichrist stuff 🤦🏾‍♂️

I witnessed, informally, the other day to a guy and asked if he thought we were in the last days. Although professing to be Christian, he said he didn’t think we were because “the second temple hadn’t been built yet.” I read to him the description of the attitudes of people in 2 Timothy and also mentioned the features of the sign in Matthew 24. He said people had always been that way and that there had always been wars and pestilences. He kept saying we couldn’t possibly be in the last days because there’s no third temple. This shows how one false teaching can throw people way off. Unless he changes his thinking, the Great Tribulation is going to catch him and like-minded people unawares because they are waiting on something that may never happen.

They have, and that's what I believe. When I quoted Daniel 11:42, saying “Egypt will not escape,” I didn't mean utter destruction, but rather a possible setback through a proxy war by the KoTN. If you look up the study material on that verse, you’ll see it was applied before to the KoTS defeat in the Vietnam War. It’s Daniel 7:26, 8:25 that describe the KoTS being destroyed by God’s kingdom, not the verse I quoted. This is evident in that two verses later, it describes the final campaign of the northern king, an action he will take while the southern king is still in power, before Armageddon. Yes, they said things wouldn't get so bad that everyone would be forced to recognize the composite sign. This doesn't rule out a world war, because WWI and WWII didn't lead people to that conclusion.

For decades, I used to say that Jehovah wouldn’t allow another world war because of the potential for mass loss of life. I no longer hold that view because Jesus likened the features of the sign of his presence and coming to birth pangs, which imply they would increase in frequency and intensity. Also, war and the food shortages that follow are some of the biggest distractions to the kingdom's message used by satan. It's extremely difficult to listen to the kingdom message and take it to heart when you’re in fear of your very life, your stomach is in pain from hunger, and you don't know where your next meal is coming from. I can see satan using these distractions on a wider scale as we get closer to the end. Lastly, I think World War is unfathomable to many of us because we’ve never experienced it. I'm sure many people couldn't imagine WW1 before it struck.

Actually, Daniel 11:42 has gotten me wondering if there will be a third world war in which the U.S. will be defeated. Perhaps a war started by Zionist and Islamic governments, where the U.S. and other nations join. 42  And he will keep thrusting out his hand against the lands; and as regards the land of Egypt, she will not escape.

The “chosen one” is not getting into heaven? I couldn't help it. Now, back to regularly scheduled programming.

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Thanks. Yeah, I don't consider 39 old, but it's old enough to start noticing energy-level changes for someone who has spent most of their life not eating the most energy-dense foods.

It's been 8 years, and I'm still on my plant-based journey. I've made some changes to my diet. While I like to have fun and be adventurous with food, I couldn't justify eating sweets anymore after going to the dentist and finding out I had cavities, so I cut it out last September. The only sugar I eat now is in peanut butter or condiments like ketchup and salad dressing. I also cut out all snack chips and junk food. The only chips I eat now are tortilla chips with guacamole, salsa, and pico de gallo. Since I've made these changes, my energy levels have shot through the roof. My job requires a lot of walking and lifting, and before, I would find myself getting tired and moving more slowly than I used to. I just assumed it was because of my age (I'm 39). But now my energy levels are higher than they were in my early 20s and even as a teen. I also shed a few pounds. I feel good. I notice an improvment in my emotional health. I'm happier, my skin is clearer and I no longer feel guilt after eating unhealthy food. I try to eat mostly whole foods, but I do eat some processed things, since I live in the real world 🤪 Anyway, this is what has worked for me and I'm happy to share 😊