Irony gushed from the White House on Tuesday as the head of one empire praised the scorned, tortured and executed Victim of another at an “Easter Prayer Breakfast.” “Hypocrisy” doesn’t begin to describe this brazen performance from a corrupt, arrogant, and thieving liar — but after all, Barack Obama would not be where he is today had he not mastered such vices. Politics is dirty, and only the filthiest of criminals triumph at it.

Those criminals have co-opted religions for their assorted administrations since time began. And their ploy worked as long as the religion was the pagan sort that worshipped power, whether in nature or in gods that were only sinful men writ large. Zeus was capricious, lustful, supercilious, ruthless, vain — not only a model but an excuse for Roman emperors who deified themselves. False religion was — and still is — the handmaid of the State. Both originate from the pit of hell to bamboozle and manipulate their devotees. Both genuflect to the same idol: power, i.e., control over other men.

Then along came the Bible with its revelation of God’s love for sinners and the Christianity that love begot. For the first time, the world saw a “religion” that opposed the State, that defied it, in fact, by denouncing its brutal grip on men, that said, “Wielding power over others is wrong. Men are not cogs in a machine to achieve rulers’ wills but infinitely valuable beings created in God’s image. Love them instead — which means treating them as you would want them to treat you.” I have yet to hear any politician ask us to ticket him because he didn’t buckle up in his limo, force him to buy health insurance we select for him, waterboard him, raise his taxes, throw him in jail because he chooses a drug we disapprove, or send his children to bomb folks he’s never met who’ve never harmed him.

God is love. But government is power, love’s antithesis. Beneath every law, regulation, tax, and program lies the threat of physical power — lethal power, ultimately, if we don’t yield to the State all it demands. The freedom love requires, its voluntary nature, are government’s direst enemies: the State would wither overnight were its minions Christian enough to grant taxpayers the liberty and voluntariness that are love’s sine qua non.

That makes government, limited or totalitarian, elective, despotic, or monarchic, Satan’s citadel. Which explains why the State naturally and inevitably violates the Ten Commandments. It murders and steals, then lies by pooh-poohing its sins as “war” and “taxation.”

Satan himself boasts about owning government when he tempts Jesus after His forty days in the wilderness: “Again, the devil took Him up on an exceedingly high mountain, and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory. And he said to Him, ‘All these things I will give You if You will fall down and worship me.’” Does Satan show our Lord the marketplaces of the world, its homes or shops? No. Rather, he points out the “kingdoms” (βασιλεία in Greek, “kingdom or dominion”).

But the most irrefutable proof for the State’s Satanic identity is the Crucifixion. Yes, our sins nailed Christ to that cross, but government’s courts condemned God Himself to death and government’s bullies hammered the spikes home. Note the callous, matter-of-fact demeanor of those bullies: “sitting down, they watched him there” when they weren’t gambling for His clothing. Imagine nailing any living body, let alone the Lord of Creation, to a wooden post, then dispassionately gaming as you watch the fatal agonies you’ve inflicted. Such unspeakable cruelty is hell’s hallmark, and it typifies the State.

Government didn’t know how to combat the Christianity that rose triumphant that first Easter morning. It tried to kill it, torturing Christ’s followers as it had Him. This strategy failed, big-time, but that hasn’t stopped the torture: the State and its master prize barbarity for its own sake.

Government also tried to co-opt Christianity as it had previous religions. Constantine started the fashion; it’s an enduring one that continues to this day. And it works as it always has with the falsely faithful.

Ergo, at Obama’s “prayer breakfast,” we find the likes of Pastor Joel Osteen of Lakewood Church in Texas; Archbishop Pietro Sambi, the Papal Nucio to Washington, D.C.; Bishop Vashti McKenzie of the A.M.E. Church; Peg Chemberlin, president of the National Council of Churches; Dr. Julius Scruggs of the National Baptist Convention of America; and Sister Carol Keehan from the Catholic Health Association. These were among the ninety charlatans who sat down to watch Him there as the ruler of an empire as blasphemous as Rome’s capitalized on His death. Doubtless, each guest was flattered and excited to dine on food bought with stolen funds while listening to a murderer waging wars worldwide prattle about the Prince of Peace.

Add to the visitors’ imposture and vainglory their craven willingness to be used. Their host explained exactly how he was using them, too: “…we held a Seder here to mark the first Passover. We held an Iftar here with Muslim Americans to break the daily fast during Ramadan.” All religions are the same, and all are subject to the State. You might think that anyone with a shred of self-respect would have stalked from the room at that point. Then again, no one with any self-respect was there to begin with since attendance required consorting with politicians and bureaucrats, dancing to their tune and kowtowing to their power.

Government’s murder of the Son of God ought to send Christians in particular and decent people in general fleeing in horror from the State. Instead, so-called “Christian leaders from all across America, men and women who lead small-town churches and big-city congregations, and major organizations in service of others; folks whose sermons are heard and whose examples are followed by millions all across the country” prostrated themselves before POTUS and Power, their true gods.

“I know your deeds,” the resurrected Lord chides the apostates and heretics of Laodicea, “…so…I am about to spit you out of my mouth … you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and naked.”

Now as always, the emperor has no clothes.

Becky Akers, an expert on the American Revolution, writes frequently about issues related to security and privacy. Her articles and columns have been published by Lewrockwell.com, The Freeman, Military History Magazine, American History Magazine, the Christian Science Monitor, the New York Post, and other publications.

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rprew said:

Laodiceans??? ... more like Amalekites!

April 09, 2010

Michael said:

WE HAVE ANOTHER WOMAN LEADING! THIS is what we need. TRUTH and unadulterated devotion to our Lord and Savior. AMEN Becky. AMEN

April 10, 2010

Robert Begnaud said:

... That's right Becky, So if there really is a people that are different, set aside, the antitheses of wickedness, when, where and why do you not stand up? There is no force in pointing out evil when their is no people who are called by his name, who humble themselves and pray; who are known as the servants of the most high God. "They will know you by your love one for another" Robert

April 10, 2010 | url

Arvizu said:

... One of the best articles I've read. Yet boastful government and prideful man inevitably leads to permanent separation from a God that loves. It is a choice characterized by a free will granted by God because He see's intrinsic value in humanity. And irregardless of what despots say or do, this God of the Bible has the final say. History has proven it, time and again. Thank you, Becky.

April 10, 2010

pevica said:

... Thank you for truth! It's so hard to live among dust and lies, corruption and sin. But God is our hope, love and peace! We shouldn't be afraid to speak loudly about what really happens, other thing is who is going to listen. Nevertheless, it is pleasure to know, that someone is still believing and working for God! Thank you!

April 11, 2010

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Rev. Reggie Jackson said:

Laodiceans At The White House Most of our ministers and churches are already lukewarm and dead. And only the Great God of Heaven will defend and teach His people spiritual warfare against the new world order antichrist beast system that is headed up by the International bankers/Illuminati/Bilderbergers/Freemasonry devils who rule the whole world. As they will crash our economy and then create an international government!!

April 11, 2010

Banderman said:

Too Much Hate? Oh, No... Too much hate? More like too much truth than the liberals can handle at one time. The liberal democrats certainly have one thing in common, an aversion to the truth. The naked truth is their enemy. This explains their emotional, incoherent, and mocking bird responses to every credible piece of evidence thrust in their arrogant mugs. I have concluded that it is counter-productive and a waste of resources to try and debate or argue with a wild-eyed liberal democrat; the exercise resembles arguing with a 6-year old. In fact, a 6-year old would probably be more reasonable. This article is well written, obviously well researched, and kudos to the author.

April 11, 2010

Stan said:

Some facts need to be clarified. We should acknowledge that the Roman Governor, Pontius could not say no to his lobbyists and the populace. History repeats itself, although with some variations and change of cast.

April 11, 2010

Cheryl Helena Thomson said:

OTHER INVITEES The White House released only 13 names, although 90 received gilt-edged invitations. Add: Bill Hybels, senior pastor of Willow Creek Community Church (mega) in suburban Chicago; Sharon Watkins, president of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ); Israel Gaither, national commander of the Salvation Army; and Nancy Wilson, moderator of Metropolitan Community Churches, the denomination known for its belief that homosexuality is compatible with Christianity and supporting same-sex marriage. I don't know about Rick Warren... Perhaps he was the chef. Thank you, Becky Akers, for what would have been the highlight of my own Easter observances, had I not gone to the website of Naju and seem the stunning recent videos and stills of Mrs. Julia Kim, February 27 through April 11. The past 25 years of media silence on God's ongoing witness in South Korea matches the words of Jesus in Luke 18:8(b): "Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?"

April 12, 2010

Anthony said:

Becky Ackers is Smokin' Hot What a Godly and amazing woman this Becky Ackers is. She reminds me of those women in the Gospel who did not run away when Jesus was arrested. Who was the first person Jesus appeared to on Easter? The ex prostitute who was possessed by seven demons. Her name was Mary Magdalene. This is clearly stated in the Bible ... As for Joel Osteen, he should know it is not about looking good. It's not about feeling good. It's about BEING good. Obama is a sick, evil abortion fanatic. Those who dine with him are lost ... we should pray for them, because we are all sinners. Clearly politics is not the answer. Thank God for journalists like Becky Ackers who remind us of that fact. Palin, McCain, Bush Jr. ... Obama ... none of them can save us as they are all part of the same sick game. Come Lord Jesus!

April 12, 2010

Timmoth said:

Flawed Foundation - GIGO Christianity is just as big a tool for political control as any in history. I don't understand how Christians can claim their God is love? If God is Love there wouldn't be Hell. If there's no hell then there's no need to be saved, and if there's no need to be saved then there's no need for Christ, so no need for Christianity. It all comes down to the idea of Hell - the ultimate political manipulation tool. Just what NWO types need, and blinded conservative christians follow their tune, calling for all the social restrictions the NWO wants, right into the creation of our current hell of social control and public ignorance.

April 12, 2010

Yitzchak said:

Righteous Indignation! Great article! Thanks for sharing your indignation and courage with us!

April 12, 2010

dansk said:

not so white house Really great article, Becky. Really hitting some often overlooked points about what it means to be a "real" Christian.

April 12, 2010

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rprew said:

Dominic John Circolone doesn't know what he is talking about Where is Christianity found in the Bible? And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch. (Acts 11:26) Where is Sunday Worship in the Bible? Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come. (1 Corinthians 16:2) Where is Easter found in the Bible? Easter isn't mentioned, but Resurrection Sunday is, and it falls on the same day Easter does. And very early in the morning the first day of the week, they came unto the sepulchre at the rising of the sun. And they said among themselves, Who shall roll us away the stone from the door of the sepulchre? And when they looked, they saw that the stone was rolled away: for it was very great. And entering into the sepulchre, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, clothed in a long white garment; and they were affrighted. And he saith unto them, Be not affrighted: Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, which was crucified: he is risen; he is not here: behold the place where they laid him. (Mark 16:2-6) Where is Christmas, or any mass for that matter, found in the Bible? Christmas is not mentioned. The birth of Christ is. Christmas is a time of remembering that birth. The actual date isn't important. The remembering is. The Bible did not beget the religion called Christianity and all one needs to do is read it and compare it to this religion to see this truth. The love of God brought us Jesus. Christianity is the result of that love. The Bible documents this. If you see a difference, then either you haven't read the Bible or you have no idea what real Christianity is.

April 12, 2010

Stan said:

Let's not be confused by Becky's misleading intent First of all, Jesus talked and ate with sinners. He made Matthew, a tax collector for government of Rome, his apostle. He engaged Jewish leaders answered their questions, challenges and diffused their traps. He, when approached by the devil and being tempted three times, did not run away from his engagement. The devil ran away from Jesus. So, Jesus talked with the Devil just like God talked to the serpent in punishing tone in Genesis. The point is that He did not accepted devil's proposals or his wicked intent and use of language. You miss a point Becky. The meeting is a two way street opportunity to influence and perhaps in some cases, transform the individual, in this case Obama. Obama needs transformation, you do, and I do. You need to reflect on your intent and your distorted view of facts and reality. Also, don't you think that the guilt for crucifixion falls more on those religious leaders that wanted Him dead. Pontius Pilate did not find Him guilty. He was persuaded by political pressure and threats to put Him to death. In this there is a graduation of guilt that you totally miss. Go back to Luke and/or John and read again.

April 13, 2010

Dominic John Circolone said:

Of course I know what I'm talking about, rprew So, someone being called a Christian in Antioch is proof the modern day Christian religion is found in the Bible? Not enough proof, champ! Where does this verse in Corinthians, or any verse in the Bible, abolish the 4th commandment and put Sunday worship as a replacement? It doesn't. The date of one's birth does not matter, just remembering they were born is the most important? Where does the Bible make this statement? Again, it doesn't. That is a Christian making it up as they go. Good effort, rprew, NOT! NEXT?

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Joseph said:

... This is a timely and compelling piece. Thanks for speaking the truth about the character of gov't.

April 25, 2010