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“Sheeple” is a derogatory term that describes people who are easily controlled by a governing power or market fads. The term is a portmanteau of “sheep” and “people”. It highlights the passive herd behavior of people who:
Copy what other people do
Believe what they are told and do not think for themselves.
Are docile, compliant, or easily influenced.
Unquestioningly accept as true whatever their political leaders say.
Adopt popular opinion as their own without scrutiny.
Are easier to herd when frightened.

For example, most sheeple buy what other people buy.
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Sheeple, by Plato in the “Allegory of the cave.”
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The “Allegory of the Cave” is one of the most famous and enduring images from the work of the ancient philosopher Plato. It’s presented in Book VII of his work, “The Republic.” The allegory is used to illustrate Plato’s theory of forms, the nature of human perception, and the process of enlightenment. Here is a summary and an interpretation of the allegory:
Prisoners are chained inside a dark cave, facing the wall. They’ve been there since birth and cannot move their heads or bodies.
Behind the prisoners is a raised walkway and further behind that, a fire. Between the walkway and the fire, people carry various objects which cast shadows on the wall the prisoners are facing.
The prisoners can only see the shadows on the wall and, having never seen the real objects causing those shadows, take the shadows to be reality.
One day, a prisoner is freed. He is forced to turn and see the fire, the objects, and the outside world, which is illuminated by the sun. Initially, he is blinded and disoriented by the brightness.
As his eyes adjust, he recognizes that the shadows on the wall are mere illusions compared to the real objects and the world outside.
The freed prisoner feels pity for the other prisoners still inside the cave and returns to free them.
The remaining prisoners mock and resist him, preferring the familiar shadows to the unfamiliar reality.
The cave represents the physical world, with its transient and imperfect forms.
The shadows on the wall symbolize the distorted perceptions and beliefs that people hold based on their limited experiences and understanding.
The fire symbolizes the limited light of the physical world, while the sun outside the cave represents the form of the good or the ultimate truth in Plato’s realm of forms.
The journey of the freed prisoner is symbolic of the philosopher’s path to enlightenment and knowledge.
The resistance of the chained prisoners symbolizes how many people are resistant to changing their views or understanding, even when presented with the truth.
Plato uses this allegory to stress the importance of education and the philosopher’s role in society. The philosopher, like the freed prisoner, has seen the truth and should, therefore, be the one to lead or guide society. This allegory is still widely referenced today, as it touches on themes of perception, reality, and the pursuit of truth.

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I Don’t Wear My False Teeth As I Should, So What Happens Is My Tongue Swells Up Because Of All That Room In My Mouth, And Then When I Speak, I Speak In Tongues. 😊

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Speaking in tongues is a practice most commonly associated with Pentecostal and Charismatic branches of Christianity. It involves uttering speech-like syllables or even a different language that the speaker themselves might not understand but believe to be a spiritual or divine language. This phenomenon is also known as “glossolalia.”

Most of my adult years were overshadowed by the heavy cloud of alcoholism and drug addiction. The term “dry alcoholic” could have been coined for someone like me. Amidst this fog, I navigated through three marriages, all of which ended in divorce. The concerned eyes of my daughter often met mine, pressing her mother’s Bible into my hands with fervent hope, urging me towards salvation through church service. Born and raised a Catholic, I struggled to understand her perspective, reluctant to embrace another church’s service. The turning point approached in the form of a friend who spoke highly of a Christian service she had recently attended, assuring me it was something I’d appreciate. Intrigued, we decided to visit Harvest Christian Fellowship the upcoming Sunday, where Mike McIntosh was slated to preach.

Arriving at the venue, I was taken aback by the early-bird congregation sprawled across the lawn. They were engrossed in their Bibles, some strumming guitars and singing, while others grilled hamburgers, offering them to anyone who wished to partake. The communal atmosphere was infectious. The inside of the church was no different. The service kicked off not with solemn hymns, but with a fervor reminiscent of a music concert. The only difference? The lyrics resonated with Christian beliefs. As I glanced around, the congregation was immersed in joy, their hands clapping, their spirits uplifted, and love shared through hugs.

When Mike took to the stage after the musical euphoria, an inexplicable weight pressed down on me. His words seemed tailored to my life’s story. Each sentence, each scripture reference, felt like a mirror reflecting my past and present. As he spoke, I shrank into my seat, a strange mix of discomfort and realization dawning upon me. My friend, noticing my unease, later mentioned that what I felt was the Holy Spirit convicting me of my past transgressions.

The service culminated in an altar call, a beckoning for those seeking redemption. I found myself stepping forward, my heart heavy yet hopeful. That day marked the inception of my journey as a Christian. Like any journey, it hasn’t been devoid of stumbles and backslides, but my determination to stay on this spiritual path has never wavered. The darkness that once consumed me has been replaced by a light I never imagined possible. Today, as I reflect on this transformative journey, gratitude fills my heart for Chuck Smith and the Calvary Chapel community. Their unwavering faith and the safe haven they provided played an instrumental role in not only changing but saving my life. At 84, I find myself marveling at the wondrous ways life can surprise and redeem us, even when we least expect it.

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Illuminati Manifesto

Monetary and Sex Bribery were to be used to obtain control of man already in high places in the various levels of all government and other fields of endeavor. Once influential persons had fallen for the lies, deceits, and temptations of the Illuminati they were to be held in bondage by application of political and other forms of blackmail threats of financial ruin public exposure, and physical harm even death to themselves and loved members of families.

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Illuminati, designation in use from the 15th century, assumed by or applied to various groups of persons who claimed to be unusually enlightened. The word is the plural of the Latin illuminatus “revealed” or “enlightened”. CONTINUE READING →CLICK HERE.

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Introduction to Western Philosophy

Philosophy a word that means “love of wisdom” teaches us to move beyond the prevailing opinions of our age and gain a deeper understanding of reality.

A good education in philosophy provides the joy of answering fundamental questions that give meaning and direction to our lives. It also serves as a bulwark against ideas that are destructive to human life and freedom.

“Introduction to Western Philosophy” is a 14-lecture online course that invites you to explore the works of the most important philosophers of the West, including Plato, Aristotle, Aquinas, Descartes, and Nietzsche, as they wrestle with the fundamental questions that all human beings are called to answer. CONTINUE READING → CLICK HERE.

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Plato’s Allegory of the Cave

Plato’s “Allegory of the Cave” is a philosophical metaphor found in Book VII of his work “The Republic”. It is used to illustrate his theory of Forms, the process of enlightenment, and the nature of human perception. In this allegory, Plato imagines a group of people who have lived their entire lives inside a dark cave. Here is a summary of the main components of the allegory and their symbolic meanings:

1. The Cave:
   • In the allegory, Plato describes a group of people who have lived chained in a cave all their lives, facing the wall. They cannot see anything behind or to the side of them, and they are only able to see the shadows cast on the wall by objects behind them.
   • Symbolic Meaning: The cave represents the world as perceived by our senses. We see and hear only shadows of the true reality, just as the prisoners in the cave see only the shadows of the objects behind them.
2. The Prisoners:
   • The prisoners in the cave are unable to turn their heads and can only see the shadows that are cast on the wall in front of them.
   • Symbolic Meaning: The prisoners represent humanity or individuals. They are trapped in a reality based solely on their sensory perception of the world, mistaking their limited perceptions for the entirety of reality.
3. The Shadows:
   • Behind the prisoners, there is a fire, and between the fire and the prisoners, there is a parapet along which puppeteers can walk. The puppeteers, who are behind the prisoners, hold up various objects that cast shadows on the wall of the cave.
   • Symbolic Meaning: The shadows represent the perceptions of those who believe sensory knowledge is equivalent to true knowledge, as they are only “shadows” of the real thing. In other words, the shadows are a representation of the distorted, second-hand reality that people living in ignorance take to be the truth.
4. The Fire:
   • The fire provides the light that casts the shadows the prisoners are watching.
   • Symbolic Meaning: The fire represents the material world, or the world of our sensory perceptions. It is a false source of “light” – it allows us to perceive the world but not to understand it fully.
5. The Escape:
   • In the allegory, one of the prisoners is freed and exposed to the world outside of the cave.
   • Symbolic Meaning: This prisoner’s journey represents the philosopher’s progress towards knowledge and enlightenment. The difficult ascent from the cave into the light symbolizes the philosopher’s journey from ignorance to knowledge, which Plato identifies with the philosopher gaining understanding of the Forms.
6. The Sun:
   • Once freed, the prisoner is blinded by the light of the sun, but he gradually adjusts to the light and begins to perceive the world outside of the cave.
   • Symbolic Meaning: The sun represents the Form of the Good, the source of all truth and knowledge. Just as the sun enables life and sight, the Form of the Good is the source of all understanding.
7. The Return:
   • After adjusting to the light, the freed prisoner feels compassion for the others still in the cave and returns to free them. However, they reject him, as they are accustomed to their reality and see the freed prisoner as a threat to their understanding of the world.
   • Symbolic Meaning: This represents the idea that people are often resistant to change and may reject those who propose new ways of thinking that challenge their current perceptions.

The “Allegory of the Cave” is a profound statement about the human condition and the process of enlightenment. According to Plato, most people are like the prisoners in the cave, mistaking sensory knowledge for the truth and not understanding the higher world of the Forms. The philosopher, through dialectic and reason, is like the prisoner who is freed from the cave and comes to understand the truer, more real world through intellectual insight.