Just read this news article here called "Blair gives his life to religion"
The article says Tony Blair is hoping to make his Faith Foundation into a global foundation. The article quotes Tony Blair saying, "I see this over time as the rest of my life's work."
Blair claims that his Tony Blair Faith Foundation is not meant to meld all religions into a world religion, but I think it's quite possible that his Faith Foundation will be just one more step toward making a world religion a reality some day.
Showing posts with label political things. Show all posts
Showing posts with label political things. Show all posts
Monday, April 7, 2008
Friday, March 7, 2008
'Professor' Blair-on a global coalition
Here is my interesting political news tidbit of the day. And it has to do with Tony Blair.
Tony Blair will be teaching a course on faith and globalization, looking at religion in the modern world, at Yale University. But before he starts at Yale, he will launch his Faith Foundation. Read about that all here. Yes, that's the same Yale that wrote and published that letter about Muslims and Christians loving God together, which you can read all about in this post and this post.
And yesterday, Tony Blair gave a speech in Dallas about a 'global coalition' built on 'global values' that is needed. Read about that here
Tony Blair will be teaching a course on faith and globalization, looking at religion in the modern world, at Yale University. But before he starts at Yale, he will launch his Faith Foundation. Read about that all here. Yes, that's the same Yale that wrote and published that letter about Muslims and Christians loving God together, which you can read all about in this post and this post.
And yesterday, Tony Blair gave a speech in Dallas about a 'global coalition' built on 'global values' that is needed. Read about that here
Monday, February 11, 2008
Rick Warren, Tony Blair, Global Religion & World Economic Forum
I recently watched the 75 minute Davos world economic forum clip from the "faith and modernization" discussion chaired by Tony Blair. This was a panel of Muslim, Jewish, "Christian", and Catholic leaders discussing faith in a modern world. Rick Warren was the representative for "Christianity". This was, indeed, a preview to the coming global religion.
Most of the talk was about "tolerance", "peace" (in the global sense), common ground, and interfaith dialogue.
Rick Warren took the opportunity to talk about how "successful" his "network" has been. He also stated that the future of the world was "religious pluralism" and that all faiths were needed to contribute to fighting the "5 Global Giants". RW also mentioned that he has met with Secretary General of the UN (Ban Ki-Moon), and in the clip RW admitted that he is a member of the USA's Council on Foreign Relations. Until watching this forum in its entirety I did not realize how politically and economically influential this guy is!
For anyone willing to take the time, it is definitely worth it to watch this forum. If you don't want to watch the entire thing, I would highly recommend watching the first 10 minutes of the video to get a good idea of what this forum is all about. And then, watch RW's speech which is from about the 40-50 minute mark. And, lastly if you have time, watch the last 15 minutes of the video with questions and comments.
You can watch the video of the forum here.
By the way, I found it very interesting that Tony Blair was the "host" of this forum. Here are some things about Tony Blair:
*Recently appointed Senior Advisor at JP Morgan Bank in the USA (paid $5 million/year)
*Is a Middle East peace envoy and represents Russia, USA, UN, and the EU
*And, is working hard at achieving a peace agreement
*Recently converted to Roman Catholicism
*Is a potential candidate for the EU Presidency (if the position comes with "real power")
*Is launching his own interfaith group (this is mentioned by Rick Warren in the Davos video clip also, but I can't remember at which part-maybe at the end of the clip when RW responds to questions)
Read a commentary about this Davos video clip here. It explains where this is all heading-------to a global religion.
***Just a side note---I'm not saying Tony Blair is the Antichrist. I just see how the many things going on politically and religiously are preparing people to receive the Antichrist, whenever and whoever that will be.****
Here are a few passages describing the Antichrist, who will be the king of the "north", will confirm a covenant, end daily sacrifices, and then eventually declare himself to be god. Let's remember that we may very well be closer to these prophecies being fulfilled than we realize. Of course, the fulfillment of prophecy is often only recognized after it has been fulfilled, but we still need to study prophecy and ask the Lord God to help us understand. By the way, I am not saying that Tony Blair is the Antichrist; I'm just saying that the world stage is being prepared for the Antichrist. Who he is, and when he will be revealed, I do not know.
27 Then he shall confirm a covenant with many for one week;
But in the middle of the week
He shall bring an end to sacrifice and offering.
And on the wing of abominations shall be one who makes desolate,
Even until the consummation, which is determined,
Is poured out on the desolate.” (Daniel 9:27)
21 And in his place shall arise a vile person, to whom they will not give the honor of royalty; but he shall come in peaceably, and seize the kingdom by intrigue. 22 With the force[h] of a flood they shall be swept away from before him and be broken, and also the prince of the covenant. 23 And after the league is made with him he shall act deceitfully, for he shall come up and become strong with a small number of people. 24 He shall enter peaceably, even into the richest places of the province; and he shall do what his fathers have not done, nor his forefathers: he shall disperse among them the plunder, spoil, and riches; and he shall devise his plans against the strongholds, but only for a time.
25 “He shall stir up his power and his courage against the king of the South with a great army. And the king of the South shall be stirred up to battle with a very great and mighty army; but he shall not stand, for they shall devise plans against him. 26 Yes, those who eat of the portion of his delicacies shall destroy him; his army shall be swept away, and many shall fall down slain. 27 Both these kings’ hearts shall be bent on evil, and they shall speak lies at the same table; but it shall not prosper, for the end will still be at the appointed time. 28 While returning to his land with great riches, his heart shall be moved against the holy covenant; so he shall do damage and return to his own land.
29 “At the appointed time he shall return and go toward the south; but it shall not be like the former or the latter. 30 For ships from Cyprus[i] shall come against him; therefore he shall be grieved, and return in rage against the holy covenant, and do damage.
“So he shall return and show regard for those who forsake the holy covenant. 31 And forces[j] shall be mustered by him, and they shall defile the sanctuary fortress; then they shall take away the daily sacrifices, and place there the abomination of desolation. 32 Those who do wickedly against the covenant he shall corrupt with flattery; but the people who know their God shall be strong, and carry out great exploits. 33 And those of the people who understand shall instruct many; yet for many days they shall fall by sword and flame, by captivity and plundering. 34 Now when they fall, they shall be aided with a little help; but many shall join with them by intrigue. 35 And some of those of understanding shall fall, to refine them, purify them, and make them white, until the time of the end; because it is still for the appointed time.
36 “Then the king shall do according to his own will: he shall exalt and magnify himself above every god, shall speak blasphemies against the God of gods, and shall prosper till the wrath has been accomplished; for what has been determined shall be done. 37 He shall regard neither the God[k] of his fathers nor the desire of women, nor regard any god; for he shall exalt himself above them all. 38 But in their place he shall honor a god of fortresses; and a god which his fathers did not know he shall honor with gold and silver, with precious stones and pleasant things. 39 Thus he shall act against the strongest fortresses with a foreign god, which he shall acknowledge, and advance its glory; and he shall cause them to rule over many, and divide the land for gain. (Daniel 11:21-39)
Most of the talk was about "tolerance", "peace" (in the global sense), common ground, and interfaith dialogue.
Rick Warren took the opportunity to talk about how "successful" his "network" has been. He also stated that the future of the world was "religious pluralism" and that all faiths were needed to contribute to fighting the "5 Global Giants". RW also mentioned that he has met with Secretary General of the UN (Ban Ki-Moon), and in the clip RW admitted that he is a member of the USA's Council on Foreign Relations. Until watching this forum in its entirety I did not realize how politically and economically influential this guy is!
For anyone willing to take the time, it is definitely worth it to watch this forum. If you don't want to watch the entire thing, I would highly recommend watching the first 10 minutes of the video to get a good idea of what this forum is all about. And then, watch RW's speech which is from about the 40-50 minute mark. And, lastly if you have time, watch the last 15 minutes of the video with questions and comments.
You can watch the video of the forum here.
By the way, I found it very interesting that Tony Blair was the "host" of this forum. Here are some things about Tony Blair:
*Recently appointed Senior Advisor at JP Morgan Bank in the USA (paid $5 million/year)
*Is a Middle East peace envoy and represents Russia, USA, UN, and the EU
*And, is working hard at achieving a peace agreement
*Recently converted to Roman Catholicism
*Is a potential candidate for the EU Presidency (if the position comes with "real power")
*Is launching his own interfaith group (this is mentioned by Rick Warren in the Davos video clip also, but I can't remember at which part-maybe at the end of the clip when RW responds to questions)
Read a commentary about this Davos video clip here. It explains where this is all heading-------to a global religion.
***Just a side note---I'm not saying Tony Blair is the Antichrist. I just see how the many things going on politically and religiously are preparing people to receive the Antichrist, whenever and whoever that will be.****
Here are a few passages describing the Antichrist, who will be the king of the "north", will confirm a covenant, end daily sacrifices, and then eventually declare himself to be god. Let's remember that we may very well be closer to these prophecies being fulfilled than we realize. Of course, the fulfillment of prophecy is often only recognized after it has been fulfilled, but we still need to study prophecy and ask the Lord God to help us understand. By the way, I am not saying that Tony Blair is the Antichrist; I'm just saying that the world stage is being prepared for the Antichrist. Who he is, and when he will be revealed, I do not know.
27 Then he shall confirm a covenant with many for one week;
But in the middle of the week
He shall bring an end to sacrifice and offering.
And on the wing of abominations shall be one who makes desolate,
Even until the consummation, which is determined,
Is poured out on the desolate.” (Daniel 9:27)
21 And in his place shall arise a vile person, to whom they will not give the honor of royalty; but he shall come in peaceably, and seize the kingdom by intrigue. 22 With the force[h] of a flood they shall be swept away from before him and be broken, and also the prince of the covenant. 23 And after the league is made with him he shall act deceitfully, for he shall come up and become strong with a small number of people. 24 He shall enter peaceably, even into the richest places of the province; and he shall do what his fathers have not done, nor his forefathers: he shall disperse among them the plunder, spoil, and riches; and he shall devise his plans against the strongholds, but only for a time.
25 “He shall stir up his power and his courage against the king of the South with a great army. And the king of the South shall be stirred up to battle with a very great and mighty army; but he shall not stand, for they shall devise plans against him. 26 Yes, those who eat of the portion of his delicacies shall destroy him; his army shall be swept away, and many shall fall down slain. 27 Both these kings’ hearts shall be bent on evil, and they shall speak lies at the same table; but it shall not prosper, for the end will still be at the appointed time. 28 While returning to his land with great riches, his heart shall be moved against the holy covenant; so he shall do damage and return to his own land.
The Northern King’s Blasphemies
29 “At the appointed time he shall return and go toward the south; but it shall not be like the former or the latter. 30 For ships from Cyprus[i] shall come against him; therefore he shall be grieved, and return in rage against the holy covenant, and do damage.
“So he shall return and show regard for those who forsake the holy covenant. 31 And forces[j] shall be mustered by him, and they shall defile the sanctuary fortress; then they shall take away the daily sacrifices, and place there the abomination of desolation. 32 Those who do wickedly against the covenant he shall corrupt with flattery; but the people who know their God shall be strong, and carry out great exploits. 33 And those of the people who understand shall instruct many; yet for many days they shall fall by sword and flame, by captivity and plundering. 34 Now when they fall, they shall be aided with a little help; but many shall join with them by intrigue. 35 And some of those of understanding shall fall, to refine them, purify them, and make them white, until the time of the end; because it is still for the appointed time.
36 “Then the king shall do according to his own will: he shall exalt and magnify himself above every god, shall speak blasphemies against the God of gods, and shall prosper till the wrath has been accomplished; for what has been determined shall be done. 37 He shall regard neither the God[k] of his fathers nor the desire of women, nor regard any god; for he shall exalt himself above them all. 38 But in their place he shall honor a god of fortresses; and a god which his fathers did not know he shall honor with gold and silver, with precious stones and pleasant things. 39 Thus he shall act against the strongest fortresses with a foreign god, which he shall acknowledge, and advance its glory; and he shall cause them to rule over many, and divide the land for gain. (Daniel 11:21-39)
Monday, January 28, 2008
10 Permanent UN Security Council Members?
So I finally finished one essay to discover I have another that's due next week....But I just couldn't pass up posting about something I read today.
The New Zealand Herald had an article about Britain PM Gordon Brown's secret talks on 'new world order'. He is meeting with world leaders to discuss the UN Security Council. And....very interestingly, one of the things being talked about is increasing the permanent members of the UN Security Council (Currently, USA, China, Great Britain, Russia, and France) to include 5 more permanent members. This would result in.....10 permanent UN Security Council members. Just as a side note, the Security Council also has 10 non-permanent members who do not hold a veto. So, currently there are 5 permanent members who have not changed since 1946, 10 non-permanent members who rotate every 2 years for a total of 15 Security Council members.
Here are some quotes from this article: Read the article in its entirety here.
"Brown will unveil a proposal for the UN to spend £100 million ($257 million) a year on setting up a "rapid reaction force" to stop "failed states" sliding back into chaos after a peace deal has been reached."
"The issue of UN reform has long been on the agenda. One suggestion is that permanent membership could be expanded to 10 with India, Japan, Germany, Brazil and South Africa taking places."
Just thought this was very interesting in light of the fact that the Bible talks about 10 horns, which most prophecy scholars believe represent 10 nations with 10 kings that will exist during the end times, which the Antichrist will have control over.
4 The ten horns are ten kings who will come from this kingdom. After them another king will arise, different from the earlier ones; he will subdue three kings. 25 He will speak against the Most High and oppress his saints and try to change the set times and the laws. The saints will be handed over to him for a time, times and half a time. [a] Daniel 7:24-25
2"The ten horns you saw are ten kings who have not yet received a kingdom, but who for one hour will receive authority as kings along with the beast. 13They have one purpose and will give their power and authority to the beast. 14They will make war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will overcome them because he is Lord of lords and King of kings—and with him will be his called, chosen and faithful followers." Revelation 17:12-14
Please don't misunderstand me--I'm not saying that the UN Security Council members will be the 10 kings and nations the Bible talks about. I'm simply saying that I find it interesting that for the first time since its creation, they are discussing having 10 permanent members instead of 5. Why the change???---time will tell.
The New Zealand Herald had an article about Britain PM Gordon Brown's secret talks on 'new world order'. He is meeting with world leaders to discuss the UN Security Council. And....very interestingly, one of the things being talked about is increasing the permanent members of the UN Security Council (Currently, USA, China, Great Britain, Russia, and France) to include 5 more permanent members. This would result in.....10 permanent UN Security Council members. Just as a side note, the Security Council also has 10 non-permanent members who do not hold a veto. So, currently there are 5 permanent members who have not changed since 1946, 10 non-permanent members who rotate every 2 years for a total of 15 Security Council members.
Here are some quotes from this article: Read the article in its entirety here.
"Brown will unveil a proposal for the UN to spend £100 million ($257 million) a year on setting up a "rapid reaction force" to stop "failed states" sliding back into chaos after a peace deal has been reached."
"The issue of UN reform has long been on the agenda. One suggestion is that permanent membership could be expanded to 10 with India, Japan, Germany, Brazil and South Africa taking places."
Just thought this was very interesting in light of the fact that the Bible talks about 10 horns, which most prophecy scholars believe represent 10 nations with 10 kings that will exist during the end times, which the Antichrist will have control over.
4 The ten horns are ten kings who will come from this kingdom. After them another king will arise, different from the earlier ones; he will subdue three kings. 25 He will speak against the Most High and oppress his saints and try to change the set times and the laws. The saints will be handed over to him for a time, times and half a time. [a] Daniel 7:24-25
2"The ten horns you saw are ten kings who have not yet received a kingdom, but who for one hour will receive authority as kings along with the beast. 13They have one purpose and will give their power and authority to the beast. 14They will make war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will overcome them because he is Lord of lords and King of kings—and with him will be his called, chosen and faithful followers." Revelation 17:12-14
Please don't misunderstand me--I'm not saying that the UN Security Council members will be the 10 kings and nations the Bible talks about. I'm simply saying that I find it interesting that for the first time since its creation, they are discussing having 10 permanent members instead of 5. Why the change???---time will tell.
Friday, November 30, 2007
Iran President-A Man of "Peace"?
Because my husband and I are still members of the mennonite brethren conference, we receive the MB Herald monthly, which reports on the going-ons regarding MBs. I'm not in favor of many things that are going on at many of the MB seminaries, and so I don't like to have my name attached with being a member anymore. However, we have not yet withdrawn our membership. In the November issue, I was shocked to see a picture of MCC (mennonite central committee) interim executive director pinning a dove, usually associated with peace or the Holy Spirit, onto the shirt of Iran President Ahmadinejad. If you don't know who Ahmadinejad is, well here are a few things you should know:
He hates Israel and the Jews-God's chosen people. What was the MCC thinking when they had a representative pin a dove representing peace on this man, who hates God's chosen people? Was that really necessary?
- Referring to Iran's late revolutionary leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, Mr Ahmadinejad said: "As the imam said, Israel must be wiped off the map."
- He said in 2005 that the Holocaust was a "myth"
- Western powers suspect Iran of enriching uranium to build a nuclear weapons capability. Iran says its nuclear programme is entirely peaceful.
- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Iran had reached the significant milestone of 3,000 centrifuges for uranium enrichment. Experts say this could be sufficient to produce enough material for a nuclear bomb within one year, if Iran wanted to do so.
He hates Israel and the Jews-God's chosen people. What was the MCC thinking when they had a representative pin a dove representing peace on this man, who hates God's chosen people? Was that really necessary?
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Dalai Lama Willing to Break Tradition
I often skim bbc news to see what is happening around different parts of the world, and yesterday and today I've discovered a few articles related to the dalai lama and his deciding how to choose his successor.
Now, I'm not sure what all this means with respect to what's happening in the rest of the world's religions, but it is definitely interesting. The dalai lama has stated that there is
the possibility of himself naming a new Dalai Lama while he is still alive, a proposal he outlined in Japan last week, according to BBC news. He has also said ten years ago that if Tibet was still occupied when he died then his reincarnation would not be born under Chinese control but in the free world. (also from BBC news).
Click here to read this article.
As far as I know, traditionally, the Buddhist elite leaders choose, through visions and such, the successor for the dalai lama, who is a child born around the time of the lama's death. But like I mentioned before, the current dalai lama is willing to break tradition and perhaps hand-pick the next one. He has not mentioned, to my knowledge, whether or not the next one must be a child. But he has stated that the next one does not have to be Tibetan or Chinese...hmmm..interesting, I think. Could the antichrist also appear to be the reincarnated "dalai lama" for Tibetan Buddhists? Of course I don't know the answer to this, but I think all the buzz about this breaking tradition thing is interesting.
But, I have been reminded through God's Word that as Christians we aren't supposed to look for the tribulation, but for the "blessed hope", our Savior Jesus. So, therefore, I will leave you with this encouraging verse for us believers.
Now, I'm not sure what all this means with respect to what's happening in the rest of the world's religions, but it is definitely interesting. The dalai lama has stated that there is
the possibility of himself naming a new Dalai Lama while he is still alive, a proposal he outlined in Japan last week, according to BBC news. He has also said ten years ago that if Tibet was still occupied when he died then his reincarnation would not be born under Chinese control but in the free world. (also from BBC news).
Click here to read this article.
As far as I know, traditionally, the Buddhist elite leaders choose, through visions and such, the successor for the dalai lama, who is a child born around the time of the lama's death. But like I mentioned before, the current dalai lama is willing to break tradition and perhaps hand-pick the next one. He has not mentioned, to my knowledge, whether or not the next one must be a child. But he has stated that the next one does not have to be Tibetan or Chinese...hmmm..interesting, I think. Could the antichrist also appear to be the reincarnated "dalai lama" for Tibetan Buddhists? Of course I don't know the answer to this, but I think all the buzz about this breaking tradition thing is interesting.
But, I have been reminded through God's Word that as Christians we aren't supposed to look for the tribulation, but for the "blessed hope", our Savior Jesus. So, therefore, I will leave you with this encouraging verse for us believers.
"For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:
Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
Wherefore comfort one another with these words." 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18
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