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Pastor Chuck Baldwin: Money Changers Destroying America
By Pastor Chuck Baldwin | February 26, 2008
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"And the Jews' passover was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem, And found in the temple those that sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the changers of money sitting: And when he had made a scourge of small cords, he drove them all out of the temple, and the sheep, and the oxen; and poured out the changers' money, and overthrew the tables." John 2:13-15 (KJV)
The moneychangers of Jesus' day were the equivalent of the international bankers of our day. With the consent and approbation of the Jewish leaders, these bankers set up shop in the Temple. Their purpose was to exchange whatever currency the Jewish worshipper brought with him or her into Jewish currency, which would then be used to purchase whatever sacrifice the worshipper required. Of course, the exchange rates benefited only the bankers and Jewish leaders (and Caesar, who collected a tax on the exchange, of course). For everyone else, the system was nothing more than legalized extortion.
When Jesus saw what the bankers were doing, He was incensed. And throughout the Gospel narratives, this is the only occasion where Jesus is recorded as resorting to violence. He made a scourge (or whip) and drove the bankers out of the Temple by force and destroyed their tables, along with their records, receipts, etc.
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The problem with articles like this...
Articles like this breed hate with the following logic:
A quick perusal of the article and you see "Money changer...Jew...."
boom, and the seeds of hate begin to grow. Why? Because the source of the article is a Christian citing a credible Christian document (the New Testament). To not be supportive of an article like this should be natural, even tho I would defend your right to publish it.
Something goes wrong? Blame the Jews (who are tired of being blamed).
Guess what people ... support of Ron Paul should be non-denominational, and yet even though people all of kinds support him the two kinds of people that are most dangerous to the campaign are hatemongers, supremacists and 9/11 truthers and others who believe everything under the sun is a Jewish/Zionist conspiracy.
The lack of non interventionism in our foreign policy as Ron Paul astutely has argued for 20 years for is the real problem. Every nation should have its sovereignty, including Israel. If you want to contest the creation of Israel you may safely blame the British for promising the land therewith to both the Jews and Arabs.
For an interesting discussion on liberty, sovereignty, and pre-emption check out:
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All votes for Ron Paul are votes for freedom and liberty, and articles from pastors like this do turn people away, as do the associations to the newsletters.
Freedom, peace, and prosperity should discriminate against no one, nor be preached in a way to make any group uncomfortable (except for tyrants).
Not too happy
I have to agree that Jesus would be madder than heck at what is going on around here. The money changers are just the tip of the ice berg and he was pretty dang perceptive don't you think.
Jesus the Essene was also very keen on diet and pure foods, water and air. How do you think that he would feel about GMO crops and foods? I am pretty sure that he would be really angry!
Why you might ask, well check out www.seedsofdeception.com. Well researched and documented book and dvd about the effects and dangers of GMO crops/foods.
So, if you want to help change the world buy only organic and/or non GMO products. Want to know and talk more try the blog www.enerfoodblog.com.
We have to put a stop to this stuff while we still are healthy enough to act!
The Answer is no
Amen Brother.
I can't imagine Jesus being very proud of many so-called Christians these days in our nation of sheep.
That includes Dr.James Dobson, Jerry Falwell Jr, Joel Osteen, Mike Huckabee, Rick Warren, Pat Robertson, John Hagee, the list goes on and on.
In response to Chuck's last question: "Do you think our fellow pastors or Christians will ever see it"?
No. Not as long as Israel is more important than getting their own houses in order here at home, and not as long as they think that Islamic terrorists attack us because we are free and prosperous.
I'm all for supporting Israel, but don't send money to their enemy dictators who use the money to buy weapons to use against Israel!
Jesus had it right.
Our founding fathers had it right when they drafted the constitution, and made only gold & silver legal tender.
The same constitution that George W. Bush called a "G.D. piece of paper".
Look at us now.
The pastors listed above will surely be the first in line for the National I.D. card.
Way to go guys, keep up the good work.
Sorry folks...I'm a little hot right now because Chuck Baldwin is SOOOOOOO Right on this!
Well Count me in....
I, for one, have no intention of endorsing any form of I.D. or One World anything that doesn't have Jesus Christ at the helm!
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I think the poster below missed the point
Jesus was loved by the common people, both Jews and Gentiles alike. The people that had the issues with Him were the elite, the religious rulers, the Herodians, (there were exceptions to this - Nicodemus, Joseph of Aramathea and at least two Roman soldiers). The moneychangers were the ones with the biggest issues 1) They were using the Court of the Gentiles- the one place Gentiles could particiipate in the worship of God. 2) they were charging exorbatant prices to the common people for the necessary sacrifices in the worship service. This is why Jesus said, "My Father's house is to be a place of prayer for all nations, but you have turned it into a den of thives."
BTW Baldwin is right, the Federal Reserve and the centralized banking system IS what is destroying America as we know it. Ron Paul has said similar words himself, that the middle class is being destroyed by the true inflation rate, which the CSI has not accurately measured since the dynasty of Bush the 1st.
Libera me, let the truth break, what my fears make--Leslie Phillips
Praise the lord..........
AMEN
I think the poster below is an idiot.
In Mayberry's mad rush to attempt to be politically correct, he/she is missing the point that it is a biblical reference. Last time I checked, Ron Paul was a christian as well. We ARE allowed to use the word Jew, Mayberry. That you take it as a derogitory reference sums up your intelligence.
I agree, at least that he is very confused!!
Thre are a few more like him/her around the DP. Boy will these folks be suprised when prophecy come true right before their eyes! It is apparent this op has NO knowledge of the bible, (and wants none). I also question their understanding of Paul. They have depended on OM/MSM for their news for so long, they reject christians. Really sad how uninformed some are because of their rush to fit in with the politiaclly correct. I believe this country is in the position it is in because there are too many "rejectors" like this person.
The christians should
The christians should remember they don't have the monopoly on "prophecy". Things will go down much easier if they do.
Things are unfolding as they should, and I've a feeling we are all going to be amazed by It.
You should be ashamed for
You should be ashamed for promoting this crap. 'Herbrews'. 'Jews' etc etc. This is about ideas not your overblown view of religion as a valid epistemology.
Ron Paul would never put his name to crap like this, but you support it.
Makes me reaffirm my feeling that you are simply letting DP fester with all the truthers and crap that RP would not support just so you can make money from advertising. In ohter words you have sold your soul. Shut down DP if you can not sort it out - you are hurtng the cause - your actions are clear now.
This has nothing to do with Jews
Fortune Favors the Bold
And everything to do with the banksters. Last time I checked Rockefeller was not a "hebrew." Indeed, The Rothschilds have been very clever linking any criticism of International bankers to "anti-semitism." Newsflash! Anti-semitism is racism against the Jewish ethinicity. It is NOT legitimate criticism of the policies of bankers, some of whom may be Jewish.
Maybe it's time for that COINTELPRO bump, Mayberry.
You're such a shining example of tolerance...NOT!
Mayberry, you're a dipshit and ought to be ashamed of yourself.
Is this an attenpt to censor
Christians? What are you talking aboout??
It's about the stories we
It's about the stories we tell, the stories we live, and the stories we may just repeat if we don't learn from our stories and imagine better endings for ourselves.
Feel no shame manystrom.
Feel no shame.
Funny, you would prefer to shut down DP than tolerate views...
...that differ from your own. That's a bit juvenile. Do a bit of research before you type nonsense.
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." --Declaration of Independence
I do not understand one
I do not understand one thing it is true; and that is that this is a forum for the election of Ron Paul not a playground for screwball ideas and second handers. I do not understand how you can confuse the right to free speech with the right to use others property (e.g. DP) as you want, and in this case why Manystrom would do this himself except he is nihlist and given up.
We are so in sync right
We are so in sync right now.
I'm serious, I may have said some of those exact same words in the last two days.
Each time "pharaoh" or the pharaonic elite grow too strong they are given a choice.
I'm doing my best to imagine pharaoh making the correct choice this time.
Namaste
Jesus Is My Hero
I wish we all had the wisdom, courage, and strength of Jesus. Then this new world order and its influence would be naught in our world. While the masses cheer for Barack and Hillary, they know not that they are cheering for their own deaths.
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." --Declaration of Independence
While the moneychangers were
While the moneychangers were the focus of Jesus' outburst, the greater fault lay with the Jewish people who were willing to live a Roman lifestyle in terms of culture and money six days a week but who used the moneychangers' services to satisfy the technical requirement that temple gifts be made in local coin (which did not bear the image of the god-king Caeser).
The people had abandoned God in their day-to-day lives and he was not fooled by their sabbath day deception.
The moneychangers can not thrive without the ignorance or the complicity of the public.
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I agree, to some extent :
American Christians are in a similar boat : we (I understand you may not be one- I'm speaking of those of us who are) listen to our "spiritual leaders" assuming, of course, that they have done the studying so we don't have to. Then we wonder why the Church is such a sorry mess. Well, we have met the enemy, and they are us. When we honor God in our daily lives, this includes studying to show our selves approved, and being doers of the Word, not only hearers. I agree, we should not comply with the moneychangers.
Libera me, let the truth break, what my fears make--Leslie Phillips
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Thanx
Well there you go
A really good answer to the question WWJD to the Fed?
I think...
I really like Chuck.