Why We Struggle

Christianity was violently imposed upon our ancestors, becoming a tool of control that was passed down through generations. The enslaved were forbidden from learning to read, and those who attempted to teach or learn risked brutal punishment or death. Why was literacy such a threat to the enslavers? The answer lies in the power of knowledge—reading opens the mind, challenges the status quo, and dismantles systems of oppression.

Genesis 2:17 (KJV) states:

But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it: for in the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die.

This passage, when interpreted metaphorically, underscores a broader message: do not seek knowledge beyond what is prescribed, or face dire consequences. It served as a warning, perpetuating the fear of intellectual exploration. It’s not hard to see parallels between this admonition and the enforcement of illiteracy among enslaved peoples. Keeping them ignorant ensured their subjugation.

As philosopher Bertrand Russell famously stated,

"The fact that an opinion has been widely held is no evidence whatsoever that it is not utterly absurd."

Christianity, along with other theistic systems, has often been criticized for promoting blind faith and submission to authority. It detaches humanity from the natural world and one another, fostering obedience rather than critical thinking. This submission to divine authority conveniently parallels societal obedience to human institutions of power.

Examining the Federal Reserve and central banking systems offers a stark example of how authority can control populations. The 1913 Federal Reserve Act created the Federal Reserve System, giving a select group of powerful bankers—including the Morgans, Rothschilds, Rockefellers, and others—enormous influence over monetary policy. These families control vast wealth and wield disproportionate power over global financial systems, while the U.S. Congress has little to no influence over this institution. Critics argue that the Fed serves the interests of a banking cabal rather than the public.

F. William Engdahl, in his book Seeds of Destruction, highlights how elite institutions, like the Rockefeller Foundation, have pursued policies rooted in population control and eugenics. He writes,

"The US and UK governments' relentless backing for the global spread of genetically modified seeds was, in fact, the implementation of a decades-long policy… mass-scale population reduction and control of darker-skinned races by an Anglo-Saxon white elite."

The suggestion is that war and economic manipulation have long been tools for these ends, but they are now being replaced by more insidious methods, including genetic modification and engineered pandemics.

Organized religion, including Christianity, often absolves individuals of responsibility by attributing control to a higher power. This worldview allows atrocities to be justified in the name of divine will. By fostering fear of a punishing deity, these institutions create a psychological framework for control. As one observer noted,

"The religious myth is the most powerful device ever created and serves as the psychological soil upon which other myths can flourish."

It is a foundation that supports not just religious but also political and economic manipulation.

Democracy, as we know it today, is a relatively recent development, spanning less than 250 years. However, the world has historically been dominated by those with absolute power—those who controlled wealth, resources, and narratives. Modern elites aim to establish a global system of control, often referred to as the "New World Order." This vision involves a central governing body, with an elite minority maintaining dominance over a vastly reduced global population. The rest of humanity would be left to scramble for the crumbs of economic resources.

The mechanisms for achieving this dystopian vision are chilling. Critics point to scientifically engineered population control methods, including viruses, vaccines, and genetically modified food. There are claims that cures for terminal diseases like cancer and AIDS are deliberately withheld to sustain the profitability of the pharmaceutical industry. A cure, after all, is less lucrative than a treatment. These methods, if true, reflect an alarming disregard for human life in favor of profit and power.

The threads connecting religion, financial systems, and global governance reveal a pattern of manipulation designed to maintain control over the masses. Whether through divine edicts, economic policies, or engineered crises, the goal remains the same: to consolidate power in the hands of the few while keeping the majority in submission. As knowledge spreads, so does resistance to these systems of control. Perhaps this is why, throughout history, the pursuit of knowledge has been so fiercely suppressed.