Grand Canyon University, the nation’s largest Christian university, has recently found itself at the center of investigations by the Department of Education and other federal agencies. GCU President Brian Mueller believes these investigations are unwarranted, raising concerns that they might be related to the university’s Christian beliefs.

While no direct evidence suggests religious motivations, the fact that two of the largest Christian universities, GCU and Liberty University, are under scrutiny prompts questions about the intentions behind these investigations.

Compound these investigations with the Biden administration’s Department of Justice actively prosecuting pro-life groups and political rivals, and it does not take a stretch of the imagination to see how these allegations could be true.

GCU’s troubles began when the Department of Education denied its request to transition to nonprofit status in 2018. This denial affects the university’s ability to access grant-writing opportunities, federal research funding and financial aid programs.

GCU, originally a nonprofit institution until 2004, reestablished its nonprofit status in 2018 with approvals from various institutions, including the IRS, the Higher Learning Commission and the State of Arizona. The Department of Education, however, contested this change, leading to a lawsuit by GCU, arguing the decision was “arbitrary and capricious.” The department emerged victorious, reinforcing its stance under the Higher Education Act.

GCU’s continued appeal is set for Dec. 5, further highlighting the university’s determination to attain nonprofit status. In the meantime, the university has accused the Department of Education, the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Veterans Affairs of unfairly targeting them in response to their lawsuit.

One investigation scrutinizes GCU’s advertising practices, specifically whether its claims about the demand for cybersecurity experts are deceptive. GCU maintains its assertions are factual.

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The Arizona State Approving Agency, which reviews GCU, has been accused of being influenced by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The VA, however, cites a change in law signed by former President Trump, requiring cooperation between VA and state agencies for annual risk-based surveys on educational institutions receiving GI Bill benefits. This accounts for the unique review GCU is undergoing.

The Federal Trade Commission is investigating Grand Canyon Education, the entity providing marketing and recruiting support to GCU. GCU disputes allegations of making unsolicited calls to potential students, asserting that they only contact those who express interest.

The Biden administration’s pledge to curb for-profit colleges misusing Title IV funds has also led to closer scrutiny of GCU. Despite its nonprofit status, GCU’s default rates on student loans remain low, contradicting the administration’s rationale for investigations.

A 2021 press release by GCU indicates a default rate of 5.6%, nearly half the national average at the time. However, the FTC has offered no comment on these figures.

In addition to other reviews, the Department of Education is examining GCU’s doctoral program for misrepresenting the program’s costs. The department has informed the university of a potential significant fine due to “substantial misrepresentations and other compliance issues.”

The department insists that these actions are aimed at holding schools accountable for student welfare and the proper use of federal funds, maintaining that these actions are not influenced by the university’s Christian identity or its history of litigation against the department.

Grand Canyon University’s ongoing legal battles with federal agencies raise questions about whether its Christian identity plays a role in these investigations. While GCU seeks nonprofit status and argues for fair treatment, the federal government maintains that its actions are solely in the interest of protecting students and taxpayers.

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There is no question: Biblical prophecy is accelerating at an incredible pace.

Look no further than Israel and the Word of God for proof that the words of Jesus are coming to fruition before our very eyes.

Another proof of God’s Spirit moving in the world today is how He took control of Pastor Jentezen Franklin’s “Signs of the Times” series on the night evangelist Perry Stone was speaking.

Services have been extended to continue Monday, Oct. 23, through Wednesday, Oct. 25.

God’s timing is always perfect, and with the days we are living in, a fresh move of the Spirit is not only desperately desired, but needed as well.

This is precisely what happened at Free Chapel in Gainesville, Georgia, on Sunday night as Stone was teaching on Satan’s attempts to stop biblical prophecy from coming to fruition.

“How does the devil know [according to Revelation 12:12], how does the enemy know his time is running out?” Stone asks. “And the answer is: When he sees things happening in Israel.”

This series on biblical prophecy, the words of Jesus and the importance of Israel to all Christians was planned far in advance of the Israel-Hamas War taking place in Israel today.

God knows the times are quickening, that He is the controller of time and space, and that the prophecies of Jesus are coming to fruition.

In Matthew 24:5-8 Jesus warns His disciples what the world will look like before His return:

“For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will deceive many. You will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not troubled. For all these things must happen, but the end is not yet. For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines, epidemics, and earthquakes in various places. All these are the beginning of sorrows.”

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These occurrences have all taken place throughout history, but now they are all happening at the same time across the globe, and Israel is the world’s main focus.

Many have seen the change in the spiritual climate of the world and are flocking for answers. This led to the Lord stirring the hearts of Franklin and Stone to continue the services for three more nights in Gainesville.

“This does not happen like this, now in modern times,” says Stone. “It shows me that the harvest is really ready, and it shows me that in this part of Georgia, and it’s not just here it’s all over, there’s a hunger.

“Something is happening … I saw 9/11; I saw COVID; nothing moved me, but the war [in Israel] it’s like God hit me in my belly, ‘You better pay attention to this.’ I just want to tell you all something: We have just entered into … something that I feel in my spirit is leading us to really the last days, and it is what’s happening in Israel,” shares Stone.

As people see the growing evil in the world, Christian and non-Christian alike, sides will be chosen and lines will be drawn.

Many, including those who claim to be Christian, are choosing the side that supports child mutilation, hates Israel and despises the morality of God.

Others are seeing this evil and know in their spirits that something is not right with it. They searching for another answer. This is evident as the altar call each night at Free Chapel is overflowing with people offering repentant hearts to the Lord.

As Franklin and Stone say, the answer is Jesus, and He is coming back soon. That is why it is imperative for His people to keep a watch out for Him, because He is coming like a thief in the night.

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In a rapidly changing world, Prophet Tomi Arayomi, a prominent voice in the Christian community, sheds light on the intersection of faith and technology in a recent interview with Charisma News.

Arayomi is urging Christians to harness the power of AI, emphasizing that the era of artificial intelligence is here, and there’s no turning back.

Arayomi is currently leading a course called “Target,” designed to equip Christians with the skills to utilize AI or risk becoming obsolete in the job market. He stresses that the impact of AI on various professions is undeniable since AI is advancing at an unprecedented pace, learning and adapting independently.

“The Lord told me to call it ‘Target,’ [to] use the tool of AI or become a tool of AI. And the truth is what I tell those people, you should be afraid. And I don’t mean that in a spreading fear kind of way, I mean that your job is going to be replaced, there’s no doubt about it. If you are a web designer, graphic designer, Photoshop editor, if you’re an administrator, secretary or personal assistant, your job is going to be replaced,” Arayomi warns.

Arayomi highlights the pressing questions surrounding AI’s capabilities. Is it sentient, and can it be held accountable for crimes? He points to a recent case in which Alexa, a popular AI-powered device, was summoned as a witness in a legal trial in the United States. These developments signal the arrival of a new normal, and Arayomi believes it’s time to embrace it.

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Drawing a parallel to history, Arayomi compares the influence of AI to the Roman roads in the spread of the gospel. The Roman roads acted as a primitive form of the worldwide web, facilitating the rapid dissemination of Christianity. While these roads were also used for less noble purposes, they served as a vital conduit for sharing the message of Jesus. Arayomi believes AI will play a similar role among the younger generations, particularly Gen Z.

Arayomi acknowledges potential dangers associated with AI in that it represents a singularity, an uncharted territory, and its evolution is proceeding at a pace that could surpass human intelligence. It raises questions about the potential consequences and ethical implications of AI development.

Arayomi emphasizes that AI is not something to fear but to use wisely. Just as the printing press, the telegraph, radio, television and the early internet aided previous generations in spreading the gospel, AI will be a tool for the church in the ongoing digital age. While it comes with risks, it also offers unprecedented opportunities to advance the message of faith. As Arayomi puts it, “We are here now. There is no going back. Might as well use it.”

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Jesus’ words in Matthew 24 feel like they are confirmed in the news every day.

Troubles, persecutions, tribulation, wars and rumors of wars, pestilence, epidemics and famines, all these things sum up a regular news cycle on any given week.

Jesus prophesied, David prophesied, Elijah, Ezekiel, Isaiah, Jeremiah, all prophesied, so Pastor John Hagee starts a recent teaching on the signs of the times by answering an oft-asked question: Why should I study prophecy?

“First, approximately one-fourth of the Bible was prophetic when it was written. The God of heaven wanted you to know something about this subject. It certainly behooves every believer to study it, to know exactly what God has planned for our future,” Hagee says.

“It was written by the Holy Spirit, so obviously He knows more than we.

“Secondly, we should study prophecy because the Word of God declares that Bible prophecy is absolutely accurate.”

Knowing what God has planned and ordained to take place both during our time on Earth, and the times that are yet to come is a source of comfort for believers.

There are terrible things taking place and being done in the world today that cause fear, anxiety, anger and depression, but the Good News of Jesus Christ is more powerful than all the evil in the world.

Pastor Hagee says the time is now for Christians to take a stand and boldly declare the Word of the Lord without fear of reproach.

“Christians have been intimidated by the people who run the media because they don’t want to be offensive, they don’t want to be attacked, they don’t want to be questioned. They’d just rather quietly sneak off in the corner and worship Jesus,” Hagee says.

“It’s time for the church to roar like a lion. We are the church victorious in Jesus’ name!” Hagee exclaims.

Turning back toward the importance of prophecy in Scripture, Hagee teaches that it reveals who God is through His Word, and the power behind it.

“We should study Bible prophecy because it reveals the power and the wisdom of God to absolutely control the future,” Hagee says.

“Consider the birth of the nation of Israel. Every major prophet in the Old Testament prophesied that God was going to bring Israel back, but then there is a prophet that did even [more] than that.”

As time seems to quicken every day, with world-changing events occurring on a cyclical basis, Hagee describes Israel as the prophetic clock toward which the Lord’s Word ticks.

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“Israel is God’s prophetic clock. When the Jewish people are in Israel, the clock is running. When the Jewish people are out of Israel, the clock is stopped,” Hagee explains.

“But the prophet Hosea gives a prophecy that has a specific dimension that you need to know.”

Reading from Hosea 6, Hagee explains that after the two days which represent a thousand years, Hosea prophesied God will revive His people, and that the Messiah will be there.

“I’m telling you, very biblically, factual, that we are going see Jesus, face to face, in the third day [of Hosea 6]. Jesus will return,” Hagee says.

Some ask why it even matters if they believe in the rapture or not, but Hagee says that the Word of God expressly states those who do not believe in the return of Jesus will not go with Him, quoting Hebrews 9:28.

“If you’re not looking for Him, you’re not going with Him,” Hagee says.

“The Bible adds watch and pray that you be counted worthy to escape those things that are coming on the earth. Escape what? This means the coming Antichrist, who’s going to kill everyone on the earth who refuses to take his mark on the right hand and forehead.

“If you have not committed your life to Christ, you’re going to be left behind, and your option will be to go through the living hell of the Great Tribulation, which lasts seven years with 21 global tragedies.

“Some of you listening to me right now, you know about Jesus but you’re not serving Jesus, and I’m going to look you right in the face and tell you, you will be in this church bawling your eyes out when the rapture happens and you’ve been left behind.”

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In a recent interview with Bishop Alan DiDio, Pastor Jimmy Evans delves into the profound concept of the Tribulation and the significance of comprehending the timing of the rapture in Christian eschatology.

With an emphasis on bringing clarity to these end times questions facing many believers today, Evans provides a compelling perspective that instills a sense of hope within the Christian community.

The Tribulation: A Time of Unimaginable Chaos

Evans paints a vivid picture of the Tribulation, describing it as a period of unparalleled suffering and upheaval. Drawing from biblical passages, he stresses that the Tribulation will be nothing short of “hell on Earth.” He cites Scriptural references from the book of Revelation to depict the gruesome judgments and calamities that will befall humanity during this period.

The Pre-Tribulation Rapture: A Message of Assurance

One of the central themes of Pastor Evan’s position on the end times is the belief in the pre-tribulation rapture. This doctrine posits that Christians will be taken to heaven before the Tribulation commences, ensuring their escape from the impending horrors.

Evans describes the astounding blessings awaiting believers during the rapture. According to him, the event ushers in an era of supernatural transformation. Among the promised rewards, the most noteworthy is the gift of new bodies—bodies that will never age, get sick or experience decay. These imperishable, supernatural forms will grant believers limitless freedom and vitality, allowing them to run for miles or swim for eons without fatigue.

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The “Father’s House” in Heaven: A Real and Tangible Promise

Referencing John 14, Evans illustrates a tangible aspect of the pre-Tribulation rapture—the concept of the “Father’s house.” Unlike the allegorical interpretations of some theological concepts, this reference is anything but symbolic.

“In my father’s house are many mansions,” Jesus says, assuring believers that these are actual dwellings prepared for their eternal habitation. Evans emphasizes that these heavenly abodes are real and glorious, far exceeding anything we can fathom on Earth. Believers will reside in a place untouched by sorrow, sickness or decay, where angels serve them and they can look upon the face of God.

A Message of Hope and Expectation

Pastor Evans interview with Bishop DiDio offers a compelling perspective on the Tribulation and the pre-Tribulation rapture. By bringing clarity to these intricate eschatological subjects, he instills a profound sense of hope within the Christian community. The promise of the rapture, new bodies, redeemed identities and the “father’s house” in heaven serves as a source of immense encouragement for believers, strengthening their faith and anticipation of the divine blessings that await them.

As the world grapples with uncertainties, this message provides a resounding message of hope and expectation for Christians looking forward to the day when they will be redeemed and united with their Creator in their eternal home.

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Division, mockery, anger, bitterness and haughtiness are not qualities of God, nor are they manifestations of the fruit of the Spirit.

They are, however, present throughout “Cessationist,” the documentary aimed at disproving the gifts of the Spirit such as healings and the speaking of tongues being in the world today.

So, this is where some in the body of Christ find themselves in the year 2023, almost 2,000 years after the ascension of Jesus into heaven: attacking not the forces of Satan, but those who declare that Jesus is Lord and believe, as the Word of God says, that His Spirit is at work in the world and in our lives to this very day through the giftings of the Spirit.

Love, unity, grace, mercy—none of these things are present in the film aimed attacking the Pentecostal and charismatic communities.

Instead, they are called heretics, seeking nothing but to make a buck off the suffering and infirmities of others.

Using selective and deceptive editing of healing conferences, church sermons and interviews that would make CNN blush, “Cessationist” gives an in-depth view of what modern-day Pharisees look like.

From attempting to pick apart the entire history of Pentecostalism by claiming the Azusa Street Revival was no such thing to declaring women such as Aimee Semple McPherson, founder of Angelus Temple, sexual deviants, judgement and insults reign supreme in the documentary.

Let’s be truthful however, McPherson did have a myriad of controversies follow her. But her founding of Angelus Temple paved the way for an outreach ministry, the Dream Center of Los Angeles, to help thousands upon thousands overcome their addictions through the power of the Holy Spirit.

For those who do not know, Angelus Temple is the church of the Dream Center, and many call that building the place where they accepted Jesus Christ into their heart.

There is of course the focus on the prosperity gospel, and based on the tone and words of the speakers in the documentary, they seem to think Pentecostal and charismatic Christians believe and hold fast to that line of thought.

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I will gladly burst their bubble in letting them know that no, many do not in fact subscribe to that belief.

There is one thing that really stuck out to me while watching “Cessationist,” that I shelled out $20 for, and that was the parts about Benny Hinn.

Has Hinn been a controversial figure in the past and went through seasons of struggle both personally and publicly? Yes.

But the makers of this documentary left out one very important event that happened during Hinn’s life: A public repentance and turning away from the prosperity gospel that he had preached for so long.

There was not a single mention of this, and that is deceptive.

There is also video used of preachers, pastors and evangelists such as Sam Storms, Kenneth Copeland, Mike Bickle and John Piper, but only in short clips and not in any sort of context other than what the producers wanted to get across to the audience.

It is sad to see such energy put into the tearing down of others, especially with the evil that is making its way through the world right now.

Divide and conquer has been a battle tactic that has worked throughout the human history, and it is a strategy Satan has been using against the church of Jesus Christ since its inception.

None of what is written here is intended to tear down cessationists, although I pray they have a radical encounter with God and accept the outpouring of His Holy Spirit. Instead, it is to give glory to the wonderous workings of the Holy Spirit in my life and in the lives of billions throughout the church’s history.

I also pray that this rift in the church is healed. That the pathway forward is one of unity, not division and offense, and in the spirit of which Peter wrote in 1 Peter 3:8:

“Finally, be all of one mind, be loving toward one another, be gracious, and be kind.”

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A lot has happened throughout the world in less than a week.

Israel and Hamas are now engaged in a formal war with no end in sight.

The nation of Israel and her leadership have repeated their intent is the utter destruction of Hamas, and nothing less.

Protests across the globe have erupted both for Israel and against Israel. For Hamas, and against Hamas.

Currently, the Israeli Defense Force has surrounded Gaza in southern Israel and plans on a ground assault in the near future.

There are also fears of a second front being opened up in northern Israel should the terror group Hezbollah decide to launch an offensive against Israel from Lebanon.

As dire of a situation as this is, it could pale in comparison to the events that may occur Friday, Oct. 13.

In a recorded statement, former leader of Hamas Khaled Meshaal issued a call-to-action for Muslims across the world, and for neighboring Islamic countries join in the war against Israel.

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The recorded statement was sent to Reuters who published it:

“[We must] head to the squares and streets of the Arab and Islamic world on Friday,” Meshaal, was the leader of the political wing of Hamas from 1996 to 2017, says in the statement.

“Tribes of Jordan, sons of Jordan, brothers and sisters of Jordan… This is a moment of truth and the borders are close to you, you all know your responsibility,” he continues.

“To all scholars who teach jihad… to all who teach and learn, this is a moment for the application (of theories),” Meshaal adds.

The last line set the media world ablaze.

Many have accused Meshaal’s message to be one of global jihad, not of peaceful protests.

Regardless of his intent, billions around the world have now heard his message that soared through media channels.

Already patrolling pro-Palestinian protests in major cities such as London, Paris and New York City, police forces around the world are on high alert for any potential violence that may occur from Meshaal’s message.

As armored personnel carriers surround the Gaza Strip in preparation for a ground assault, awaiting the go ahead from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the War Cabinet, Israeli leaders are holding fast to their goals of eradicating the terrorist network who slaughtered over a thousand of their people. God’s people.

In the meantime, millions of Christians and Jews worldwide are praying for the peace of Israel, holding fast to the Word of God and His instructions on praying for and blessing the nation He chose to be His own.

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The times are quickening as wars and rumors of wars spread at an accelerated pace.

In less than a week’s time, Israel has declared war on Hamas for the terror attack that killed over 1,000 Israelis, with thousands more wounded and hostages taken into Gaza.

In response, Israel has carried out airstrikes while preparing for a ground assault into Gaza to utterly annihilate the Hamas terror organization.

Mere months before the Hamas terror attacks, Israel was a split country that many thought could descend into civil war over judicial reforms brought forward by the new government helmed by Benjamin Netanyahu.

Fast-forward to now, and Israel is united in a way that it has not been in a long time.

Differences have been put aside as news media reports the brutal, barbaric and satanic ways that Hamas slaughtered Israelis. Hamas has spared no one: not men, women, children or the elderly.

Israel as a nation, and an international group of people have responded much like the United States after the surprise bombing of Pearl Harbor by the Imperial Japanese Navy leading to World War II.

This steely resolve to eliminate Hamas, and those who were complicit in the slaughter of innocent civilians, saw Israel cross international borders to accomplish this goal.

Syria reported Israeli airstrikes on two of its key airports, Damascus and Aleppo, with Syrian air defenses responding to protect their skies. No casualties were reported in Aleppo, though the impact on Damascus Airport remains undisclosed.

The Israeli military typically maintains silence regarding such incidents, and as of Thursday, no official statement has been released. Israel’s actions have long been focused on what they consider Iran-linked targets in Syria, including these airports in Aleppo and Damascus.

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These strikes disrupt Iranian supply routes to Syria, where Tehran’s influence has grown since it began supporting President Bashar al-Assad during the civil war that began in 2011.

Notably, these attacks occurred just one day before Iran’s foreign minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, was scheduled to visit Syria, reflecting Israel’s strong stance against Iran’s expanding influence in the region.

In the aftermath of the airstrikes, technical teams were deployed to assess the extent of damage at both airport sites, according to Syria’s transport ministry.

But are these series of events part of a greater plan according to the words of Isaiah 17?

The entire chapter from the prophet Isaiah is concerning the destruction of Damascus, the capital city of Syria.

Israel has, as previously reported, been targeting Damascus for years, but never has the situation been like it is today.

The sheer determination galvanized in every department of the Israeli government to see the enemies who attacked them destroyed is palpable.

Righteous anger and determination have taken ahold of Jewish hearts the world over, and if there were a time when Israel is willing to destroy her enemies akin to the days of David which saw fierce warfare, it would look like today.

This is not to say that the fulfilment of the prophecy in Isaiah is occurring right now at this time; instead, Christians must be aware of what the prophecies in the Word of God say, and test the signs of the times to what the Word says.

Be knowledgeable on what is occurring in the world today, and be wise from reading the Scripture that God gave to His people to help guide them through times such as these.

You can read what the prophet Isaiah wrote in chapter 17 below:

The oracle of Damascus.

See, Damascus will cease from being a city;
it shall be a ruinous heap.
² The cities of Aroer are forsaken;
they shall be for flocks, which shall lie down,
and no one shall make them afraid.
³ The fortress also shall cease from Ephraim,
and the kingdom from Damascus,
and the remnant of Aram;
they shall be as the glory of the sons of Israel,
says the Lord of Hosts.

⁴ In that day the glory of Jacob shall decrease,
and the fatness of his flesh shall grow lean.
⁵ It shall be as when the harvestman gathers the corn
and reaps the ears with his arm,
and it shall be as he who gathers ears
in the Valley of Rephaim.
⁶ Yet gleaning grapes shall be left in it,
as the shaking of an olive tree,
two or three berries in the top of the uppermost bough,
four or five in its outmost fruitful branches,
says the Lord God of Israel.

⁷ On that day a man shall look to his Maker,
and his eyes shall have respect for the Holy One of Israel.
⁸ He shall not look to the altars,
the work of his hands,
nor shall he respect what his fingers have made,
either the groves or the images.

⁹ In that day his strong cities shall be as a forsaken bough and an uppermost branch, which they left because of the sons of Israel; and there shall be a desolation.

¹⁰ Because you have forgotten the God of your salvation
and have not been mindful of the rock of your strength,
therefore you plant pleasant plants
and set them with vine slips of a strange god;
¹¹ in the day that you plant it, you carefully fence it in,
and in the morning you make your seed to flourish;
but the harvest shall be a heap of ruins
in the day of grief and desperate pain.

¹² Woe to the multitude of many people
who make a noise like the noise of the seas,
and the rushing of many peoples
who make a rumble like the rumbling of mighty waters!
¹³ The nations rumble like the rumbling of many waters;
but God shall rebuke them, and they shall flee far off,
and shall be chased as the chaff of the mountains before the wind,
and like rolling dust before the whirlwind.
¹⁴ At evening time, sudden terror!
And before the morning, they are no more.
This is the portion of those who plunder us,
and the lot of those who rob us.

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The United States of America was founded on the principle that one can worship according to their faith without interference from the government.

Freedom of religion has set the U.S. apart from other countries and ushered in an era of record prosperity and blessing, from the One and only God upon which the founding principles of this nation are based.

Yet with more faiths and religions taking up residence in the prosperous land of America, and Christianity being targeted by the forces of darkness through governmental figures, more and more institutions are rising up to replace Christianity as the dominant faith in America.

A massive Hindu temple has risen in Robbinsville, New Jersey, and it’s the biggest one outside India. It’s not just impressive in size, but the story behind its creation draws fascinating comparisons to the historic Temple of Solomon.

Unlike Solomon’s Temple which housed God to live with His people, Israel, this Hindu temple represents the pushing out of God for the worship of other gods, just as Israel did with the Baals and Ashtoreth’s. While no one should be persecuted or denied the opportunity to practice their faith, it is also true that Jesus told His followers to love as He loved, and tell others about Him in a loving way.

Setting spiritual aspects to the side for just one moment, this visually stunning temple, built by the Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha sect, is a testament to human craftsmanship and dedication. It’s constructed from over 2 million cubic feet of stone and designed by skilled artisans on a vast 126-acre piece of land.

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What’s even more astounding is the effort that went into its construction. It took more than 4.7 million hours of work. But a lawsuit filed in 2021 has brought some controversy. It claims that the laborers, many of whom were low-caste Indian workers, were underpaid and overworked. It’s worth noting that 12 out of the original 19 people who filed the lawsuit have since taken back their claims.

Creating the Robbinsville temple was no small task. Builders imported marble from Italy and limestone from Bulgaria. These materials traveled over 8,000 miles, making it a truly international endeavor similar to how Solomon had materials for the Temple in Jerusalem brought in from the finest craftsmen and artisans in the world.

Except this time it is not to honor the Lord and give Him a place to live with His people.

This does however give Christians the opportunity to display that radical love to the community in which this temple is being built, displaying genuine acts of love so that others may see how Christians are different and how they got that way. Because the truth is simple: Jesus Christ, the way, the truth and the life.

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In a recent interview, prophetic voice and end times expert Joseph Z sat down with Charisma News to discuss the supernatural occurrences going on in the world today.

The topic of CERN, the Large Hadron Collider located in Switzerland, took center stage. Looking at what is taking place in the underground facility from a Christian perspective, Z drew intriguing connections between scientific exploration and the spiritual realm. The conversation delved into the possible consequences of mankind’s quest to unravel the mysteries of the universe.

CERN, best known for its experiments in particle physics, has sparked curiosity and, for some, concern about the boundaries between the natural and supernatural worlds. The discussion touched on a variety of aspects, beginning with an exploration of biblical stories and their relevance to the CERN facility.

David and Goliath: An Unexpected Connection

One surprising parallel discussed was the connection between David and Goliath, the biblical giant, and CERN. Z suggests that just as David used the giant’s own sword to defeat him, CERN may unknowingly open doorways to other dimensions. It was this notion of “dimensional portals” that sparked the discussion’s more esoteric aspects.

The Large Hadron Collider: A Portal to the Unknown

The Large Hadron Collider at CERN has the scientific community intrigued and has led to intriguing discussions within the Christian community. The collider accelerates particles to nearly the speed of light and smashes them together. The results of these experiments, according to some, might provide insights into dark matter, the origins of the universe and even the existence of multiple dimensions.

The claim is that through mathematical calculations, scientists at CERN are discovering alternative dimensions beyond our three-dimensional space. While we perceive the world in three dimensions, it is believed that CERN’s experiments could inadvertently open gateways to dimensions unobservable by our natural senses.

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“What’s really going on is they’re discovering that there are different universes or different dimensions within this. And when they do this mathematically, they’re finding different dimensions that they can step into. Now we are three dimensional beings, we live in a three-dimensional space. And that’s how we operate. And through that three-dimensional space, we can only perceive so many things. So, when we begin to open up this the setting, so to speak, it’s highly probable and likely that they’re allowing, like the Tower of Babel, other dimensions,” says Z.

CERN and Its Occultic Symbolism

The conversation also touched on the symbolism and practices at CERN, suggesting that some of its actions and ceremonies might in fact be occultic rituals. The presence of a statue of Shiva, the “destroyer of worlds,” and bizarre, seemingly demonic performances raised concerns about the facility’s spiritual implications.

“There’s video clips about how they have occultic practices right in the front yard of CERN, how they have a statue [of] Shiva, with multiple arms. And she’s a representation of the destroyer of worlds, and how that, of course, is what some people believe, is going to be Apollyon, the destroyer. And there’s so many aspects to it when they open CERN. And this is all public source, you can find it, they did a celebration and a dance where a man was dressed like a half goat half man, and began to dance in front of a swirling portal, a giant LED wall. And they had all these demonic figures dancing with them. And they’re pretending that they’re hanging people,” shares Z.

The Real vs. the Counterfeit

In light of these discussions, the conversation turned to the importance of discerning the difference between the real and the counterfeit. While CERN might be seen as an attempt to reach the divine or access hidden knowledge, it is essential to seek a deeper connection with God in these complex and perplexing times.

“We say wild stuff, but we bring them back to the Word of God. We make sure people’s hearts are at peace, and they’re in comfort with the Lord, the peace of God that passes understanding. What we see is the counterfeit and the real we know [in] Isaiah 60 it says this deep darkness will cover the earth darkness of the people but a rise shine for your light has come and the glory of the Lord will be visited upon you. I believe as darkness rises, so is the light,” Z says.

The Role of Believers

As darkness seems to be on the rise, the light must shine even brighter. Believers are urged to unite, strengthen their connection with God and prepare to be instruments of divine intervention.

As darkness accelerates, so does the light. The anticipation of an imminent return of Jesus Christ was discussed, with the belief that supernatural phenomena, spiritual revival and divine provision are accelerating as well, just as Jesus said in Matthew 24.

The mysteries of CERN and their potential implications for the spiritual realm continue to be subjects of intrigue and debate within the Christian community. As believers strive to navigate these uncertain waters, the message of hope, unity and the Lord’s return remains a beacon of light in an increasingly complex world.

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James Lasher is Staff Writer for Charisma Media.