For decades, one of the preeminent signs that watchers have been waiting to see is a renewed passion among the Jewish people with the Temple Mount. Not the casual political kind. Not the academic kind. A real passion. A return of the Temple to the national imagination. When that returns, the story changes. When that returns, the prophetic clock accelerates.

Now look at what just happened this week.

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The Temple Institute in Jerusalem recently publicly posted the following: “These heavy IDF tractors operating in Gaza are all proudly and wisely raising the flag of the Holy Temple – Beit HaMikdash! During the war our IDF soldiers discovered a picture of the Dome of the Rock in every home they entered. Now the Gazans can see the flag of the Holy Temple, ‘a house of prayer for ALL nations’ (Isa. 56:7) flying high in the Gazan skies!”

This is more than a morale-boosting photo op. This is Temple Mount messaging aimed right at the spiritual stronghold Israel has been confronting for decades.

The Dome of the Rock is not just architecture. It is a spiritual stake planted over the most contested ground on earth. And the Temple Institute is now openly celebrating the image of Temple flags flying over Gaza in direct contrast to pictures of the Dome of the Rock being found inside homes there. That is a spiritual confrontation being made visible on the world stage.

Something is changing inside Israel. For years, the Temple topic was fringe, politically dangerous or socially taboo. But here it is, posted publicly and proudly, tied directly to the war. Here it is being lifted not by politicians or rabbis or activists alone, but by Israel’s soldiers operating tanks and tractors in an active combat zone.

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When soldiers start flying Temple flags, you cannot ignore that. That is a signal.

The Temple must exist again. The sacrifices must return. The Scriptures say this will all be literal. And for that to ever happen, Israel must want it. Israel must imagine it. Israel must remember what it is.

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This is why this moment matters.

This is not the rebuilding. But this is the remembering. And remembering is where the future becomes inevitable.

James Lasher, a seasoned writer and editor at Charisma Media, combines faith and storytelling with a background in journalism from Otterbein University and ministry experience in Guatemala and the LA Dream Center. A Marine Corps and Air Force veteran, he is the author of The Revelation of Jesus: A Common Man’s Commentary and a contributor to Charisma magazine.

Erick Stakelbeck did not hold back on his recent Watchman Newscast LIVE. There was an edge in his voice that comes from someone who has covered the Middle East, terrorism, Israel and global geopolitics for 20 years and sees pieces moving that should not be ignored. In his view, the prophetic storm that Bible readers have anticipated is not in the distant future. It is here. It is active. It is accelerating.

New York Just Handed Power to the Very Ideology Stakelbeck Has Been Warning About

Zohran Mamdani won the New York mayoral election last night. That is not just a political result if Stakelbeck is right.

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He described Mamdani in advance as “an Islamic communist” who is “viciously anti-Israel.” This is not subtle. New York, the financial capital of the world, is now governed by someone who openly rejects the foundation of Judeo-Christian Western civilization.

Stakelbeck pointed to the London model under Sadiq Khan. He called London today “a city that’s barely recognizable” and said “Winston Churchill is turning in his grave.”

America now has that model installed in its most influential city.

While This Happens the Right Is Busy Attacking Israel

Instead of focusing on this ideological takeover, Stakelbeck said a faction on the right is choosing to fight Israel.

He said Tucker Carlson platforms “Hitler sympathizers, Stalin sympathizers, historical revisionists, Holocaust revisionists, Israel bashers, and he doesn’t challenge them.”

He called their worldview a “brain virus.”

According to Stakelbeck, this is not just misguided commentary. It is helping the same spiritual forces tearing down the West from the outside.

Why Israel Is the Center of It All

Stakelbeck argues the reason the world obsesses over Israel is because Israel’s existence is proof that the God of the Bible keeps His word.

“Israel’s improbable existence, I mean against all odds, is proof of God’s existence,” he said. “Read Romans 11. Is God done with Israel? He asks. And he answers ‘Certainly not.’”

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He noted Jews make up only “% of the world’s population” yet the hate aimed at them is constant and irrational.

To him that proves what Scripture has always said. This is a spiritual conflict wearing political clothing.

The Moment We Are In

You do not have to agree with Stakelbeck on every point to notice the pattern. New York just elected a man openly hostile to Israel. Antisemitism is back in the open daylight. The enemies of the West are not pretending.

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If Stakelbeck is right, the events unfolding are not random chaos. They are the alignment of Bible prophecy described.

Last night, New York did not just elect a mayor. It advanced a prophetic timeline.

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Two former occultists say what many call a night of fun and candy is actually a celebration of darkness that Christians should avoid entirely.

Ex-witch Jenny Weaver says Halloween is a spiritual trap. “What parents think is a one-day thing—it’s not,” she said. “It’s an open door that allows children, teens and even adults to go deeper into darkness.”

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Weaver traced the holiday back to Samhain, an ancient festival honoring the dead. “That’s where costumes came from,” she said. “People disguised themselves so spirits wouldn’t take revenge on them. Everything about it was tied to death and evil.”

She warned that attempts to make Halloween “Christian-friendly” don’t erase its roots. “You can’t change the origins,” she said. “You can’t take something birthed in darkness and make it holy.”

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Former warlock John Ramirez agreed, saying Christians cannot celebrate Halloween in any form without inviting spiritual danger. “It boggles my mind how you can have a one-night stand with the devil and then say you love Jesus,” he said.

Ramirez said even church events like trunk-or-treats and harvest festivals are compromises. “You’re still celebrating a demonic holiday,” he said. “Like the devil’s going to stay out of your church that day? When you celebrate Halloween, the devil lives in your church.”

He recalled the words of Anton LaVey, founder of the Church of Satan, who once thanked Christian parents for letting their kids celebrate Halloween. “That’s a devil worshiper thanking you,” Ramirez said. “You’re putting your kids on the demonic altar.”

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Both warn that what seems like innocent participation gives Satan a foothold. “Adam and Eve disobeyed God one time and lost paradise,” Ramirez said. “When you celebrate Halloween, you sign legal rights over to the devil.”

Weaver says the battle is spiritual, not cultural. “Satan doesn’t take a nap,” she said. “We need to stop trying to be cool parents and start protecting our families.”

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Ramirez’s final warning is blunt. “The devil will give you what you want—but later he’ll send you the bill,” he said.

James Lasher, a seasoned writer and editor at Charisma Media, combines faith and storytelling with a background in journalism from Otterbein University and ministry experience in Guatemala and the LA Dream Center. A Marine Corps and Air Force veteran, he is the author of The Revelation of Jesus: A Common Man’s Commentary and a contributor to Charisma magazine.

Christian leaders are preparing to gather at the Museum of the Bible for the annual National Prayer Altar, an event that unites believers in prayer for the nation’s spiritual renewal. Founded five years ago by Pastor James Ward and his wife, Sharon, the event seeks to lead Americans back to the nation’s official motto: “In God We Trust.”

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Appearing on The 700 Club with host Gordon Robertson, Ward said the gathering aims to inspire faith and humility across the country. He believes America is at a crossroads where trust in God has waned, but signs of spiritual awakening are beginning to emerge. The event’s purpose, he said, is to help the nation turn its focus back to Christ and prepare for a season of revival.

Ward pointed to encouraging signs among younger generations, particularly Gen Z, where many are showing renewed interest in the Bible. He noted that young men are playing a central role in this movement as they seek meaning, dignity, and purpose through faith, family, and biblical values.

The pastor also addressed growing cultural challenges, including self-centeredness and moral decline, which he linked to what Scripture describes as “perilous times.” He said society has embraced ideologies that place personal pleasure and humanism above faith in God, warning that the nation must turn from self-focus and return to reverence for the Lord.

Ward and Robertson discussed the divisive influence of social media, saying many Americans are growing weary of digital isolation. That exhaustion, Ward said, is driving more people back to in-person worship and community gatherings, opening the door for greater revival within the church.

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Drawing parallels to the Civil War era, Ward recalled how national division once led preachers and political leaders to call for repentance. He believes America faces a similar moral and spiritual test today and must once again depend on divine intervention rather than political solutions.

Ward emphasized that the kingdom of God is not advanced through government systems but through the gospel of Jesus Christ. True change, he said, begins in the hearts of individuals. He also underscored the urgency of spreading the gospel globally as nations like India and China impose tighter restrictions on Christianity.

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America’s prosperity, Ward said, is a product of God’s grace and its longstanding support of Israel. Maintaining that covenant relationship, he added, is key to preserving divine favor.

The National Prayer Altar will take place Thursday, Oct. 30, at 6 p.m. at the Museum of the Bible.

James Lasher, a seasoned writer and editor at Charisma Media, combines faith and storytelling with a background in journalism from Otterbein University and ministry experience in Guatemala and the LA Dream Center. A Marine Corps and Air Force veteran, he is the author of The Revelation of Jesus: A Common Man’s Commentary and a contributor to Charisma magazine.

Pop star Justin Bieber is opening up about his Christian faith in a recent livestream that’s gaining widespread attention. In the candid discussion, the 31-year-old singer shared his thoughts on God, morality, and what it means to be a man trying to live with purpose and integrity.

The livestream, clips of which were shared on YouTube, shows Bieber sitting over fast-food takeout with friends as he speaks about the Bible and life’s challenges. “It rains on the just and the unjust,” he said, emphasizing that everyone faces hardship regardless of who they are. “Bad ____ happens to everybody, you know? Bad ____ happens to good people, good ____ happens to bad people. … Everyone’s on the same equal playing ground, and that’s hard for people to really comprehend or want to digest because I think it makes us feel better to be like, ‘Well, I’m better than this guy.’”

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— Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) October 27, 2025

“I don’t want to think I’m better than anybody ’cause you don’t know what someone’s born into,” he added.

The conversation also turned to morality and personal responsibility. Bieber referenced Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount when talking about purity and self-control. “If you even think of a woman with lust it’s the same thing as actually doing it; committing adultery or whatever,” he said, referring to Matthew 5:28. “So if it even just crosses your mind for one second, if you treat a man with anger or something, it’s the same as killing a man, Scripture says.”

Bieber also spoke about God’s mercy and how many people struggle to feel loved or worthy. “Someone’s probably struggling with their own self-image of like, ‘You know, am I worthy of love?’ And God says you are,” he said. “You know what I mean? I don’t make the rules. But Jesus says that, and I really believe Him.”

He went on to describe his belief in Christ’s sacrifice in vivid terms. “He put on skin and bones and came onto this Earth as a person, as a human,” Bieber said. “Lived a sinless life so that we don’t have to be focusing on sin because none of us can do the right thing all the time. And then He literally went to the cross, was lashed, whipped, made fun of, then He rose on the third day defeating death, Hell, and the grave. Now we get to live free and rather than focus on sin, now we can focus on Jesus, the wonderful savior. And I really think He’s the king of the world, bro. He’s the king of Hollywood. He’s the king of L.A., bro. He’s the king.”

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Later in the discussion, Bieber reflected on his approach to relationships and business, saying he’s no longer interested in partnerships built solely on mutual benefit. “That’s what, like, business is these days,” he said. “It’s just like, ‘I scratch your back, you scratch mine.’ And you guys, it’s not based on love.”

When asked how he first learned about his faith, Bieber recalled memorizing Bible verses as a child because his mother rewarded him for doing so. “I would get a gold star. So I would just memorize it,” he said. Although he doesn’t always remember the exact reference, Bieber said the words return to him when he needs them most. “The Scripture says, ‘I will remind you the things that I’ve told you’ and He just reminds me,” he said. “Because He knows what I want. He knows that I want this for other people. So I think He puts it to my brain.”

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As reported by The Blaze, Bieber’s comments reflect a deepening spiritual awareness and a personal desire to live out his beliefs authentically, both in private and public life.

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As Halloween approaches, former South African Satanic Church co-founder Riaan Swiegelaar is issuing a severe warning to Christians. In an interview with Charisma Media, he said what many consider a night of fun and costumes is, in fact, a spiritually dangerous celebration rooted in occult practice.

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“Halloween is one of the high days on the satanic calendar,” Swiegelaar said. “It’s a time when groups gather for rituals and blood sacrifices.” According to him, this night has always carried deep spiritual significance for those in Satanism, and it is anything but harmless.

“Sweetening the Blood” — The Dark Meaning Behind Candy

Swiegelaar revealed that even the innocent tradition of handing out candy is steeped in spiritual symbolism within satanic circles. “The whole thing about candy and children connected to Halloween is about sweetening their blood,” he said. “That is literally what that practice is about.”

He explained that the connection between children and candy is not accidental. “People never question why the holiday focuses so much attention on children,” he said. “I can do a whole day seminar just on adrenochrome and the sweetening of children’s blood, but people can do their own research on why this is specifically connected to children.”

According to Swiegelaar, this practice was designed to desensitize families to spiritual darkness and open their homes to demonic influence. What the culture treats as harmless entertainment, he warned, is in reality a modern echo of ancient occult rituals.

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The Power of Blood in the Spirit World

Swiegelaar said that blood is not just a physical substance but a powerful spiritual force. “Blood is the thing in the physical world that has a currency in the spirit world,” he explained. “If you are a cult practitioner or a satanist, you can do certain rituals and bring that blood as an offering to negotiate.”

He clarified that the purer the blood, the more spiritually potent it is. “The purer the blood is, in other words, let’s say you’re using the blood of a baby, for instance, it has a higher currency,” he said.

Yet, he made it clear that no demonic ritual can rival the power of Jesus’ sacrifice. “The blood of Christ is the highest currency in the spirit world,” he declared. “It literally covers all of it.”

How Darkness Masquerades as Fun

Swiegelaar emphasized that what looks like a playful celebration can actually serve as an invitation to evil. “Anything to do with death, anything to do with the demonic, ghosts, carving pumpkins and lighting candles inside them serves as a little lighthouse, a magnet for the demonic,” he said.

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He directly challenged Christians who see Halloween as harmless. “If you are bought with the blood of Christ, which is the highest price that you were bought at, why would you act like you are still for sale?” he asked.

Christians cannot afford to participate in traditions that glorify darkness, even under the guise of fun.

A Call to Spiritual Discernment

For Swiegelaar, who once led rituals and oversaw satanic gatherings, this issue is not theoretical—it is personal. After his encounter with Jesus, he devoted his life to exposing the reality of spiritual warfare and warning the church to stay vigilant.

“Eighty percent of Christians don’t have discernment,” he said. “They seek the benefits of Christ, but they’re not seeking the healer. They’re seeking deliverance, but they’re not seeking the deliverer.”

He believes this lack of discernment has made the church vulnerable to spiritual deception, especially during times like Halloween.

Pray, Don’t Play

Swiegelaar urges Christians to respond with prayer and worship rather than participation. “Worship as much as possible during that time,” he said. “The devil cannot stand worship.”

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He insists that Halloween is not simply cultural or innocent but an open door to spiritual oppression. Having once stood on the other side of that darkness, Swiegelaar speaks with authority and urgency: believers must close that door for good and cover their homes, children and communities with the blood of Christ.

James Lasher, a seasoned writer and editor at Charisma Media, combines faith and storytelling with a background in journalism from Otterbein University and ministry experience in Guatemala and the LA Dream Center. A Marine Corps and Air Force veteran, he is the author of The Revelation of Jesus: A Common Man’s Commentary and a contributor to Charisma magazine.

Former Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger is urging Christians to embrace artificial intelligence and help guide its development as a moral and spiritual “force for good.”

Speaking at “AI for Humanity: Navigating Ethics and Morality for a Flourishing Future” at Colorado Christian University, Gelsinger told an audience of hundreds that technology itself is neutral. “It’s neither good nor bad,” he said. “It’s how we shape it, how we use it, how we form it. And we, as the Christian community, we as believers—will we be shaping technology as a force for good?”

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As reported by The Christian Post, Gelsinger compared the rise of AI to Johannes Gutenberg’s invention of the printing press, calling it “another Gutenberg moment.” He said that like the printing press, which empowered the Reformation and spread the Word of God, AI could transform the modern world if used wisely. “Christians of that time embraced that great invention of the day to literally change humanity,” Gelsinger said. “We must do the same today.”

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The longtime tech leader, now serving as executive chair at Gloo, outlined three key principles for developing responsible AI:

• Openness: “Building in the open, living transparently, making sure our data sets and processes are open and understood by all.”
• Building Trust: Creating benchmarks and frameworks that ensure AI promotes human flourishing.
• Honoring Intellectual Property: Respecting the rights of creators, which Gelsinger said is fundamental to innovation.

Gelsinger expressed optimism that AI could help solve global challenges, including poverty and education. He pointed to AI’s potential to translate the world’s 7,000 languages, saying, “Almost everybody living in extreme poverty lives in the other 6,000 languages. AI will enable us to conquer the other 6,000. So literally since Babel, we will have conquered language through AI for the first time.”

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He said his goal is to see every child on Earth educated through AI-powered learning in their native language. “Do you think the heart of our Lord Jesus Christ would be honored if His Church did that? I do,” Gelsinger said.

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Closing his keynote, Gelsinger urged believers not to fear AI but to take an active role in shaping it. “Run right to it and find ways that we are in the front seat of shaping this technology as a force for good,” he said.

James Lasher, a seasoned writer and editor at Charisma Media, combines faith and storytelling with a background in journalism from Otterbein University and ministry experience in Guatemala and the LA Dream Center. A Marine Corps and Air Force veteran, he is the author of The Revelation of Jesus: A Common Man’s Commentary and a contributor to Charisma magazine.

During a recent interview with white nationalist Nick Fuentes, Tucker Carlson dismissed Christian support for Israel as “heresy,” accusing several well-known conservatives of being “Christian Zionists.”

The irony is striking because the Bible both men claim to follow commands believers to bless Israel, pray for Jerusalem and recognize God’s enduring covenant with His chosen people.

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At roughly the one-hour mark of the interview, Carlson confronted Fuentes on his attack on “Jewish neoconservatives.” Carlson responded that many of the most prominent neocons aren’t Jewish at all, listing “John Bolton, George W. Bush, Ted Cruz, Karl Rove and Mike Pompeo” as examples. He then pivoted sharply, adding, “The Christian Zionists… I dislike them more than anybody because it’s Christian heresy and I’m offended by that as a Christian.”

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— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) October 28, 2025

Carlson’s statement drew criticism across Christian circles because the Bible teaches precisely the opposite. In Genesis 12:3, God declares to Abraham, “I will bless those who bless you.” The Psalms (122:6) instruct believers to “pray for the peace of Jerusalem.” And the apostle Paul made clear in Romans 11 that Israel has not been replaced: “Has God rejected His people? By no means!”

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Despite these clear passages, Carlson doubled down in the conversation, calling Christian Zionism an “error” that distorts the faith. Fuentes readily agreed, using the exchange to repeat antisemitic tropes about Israel and Jewish identity that have defined his rhetoric for years.

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The exchange revealed not only theological confusion but also a deep moral divide. Both Carlson and Fuentes claim Christianity as their foundation, yet the discussion veered into contempt for the very people and nation Scripture upholds as integral to God’s redemptive plan. Carlson’s hostility toward “Christian Zionists” and Fuentes’ racially charged statements raise serious questions about whether either man’s worldview reflects biblical Christianity at all.

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God’s covenant with Israel is not a footnote. It is central to His unfolding story of redemption. Supporting Israel isn’t political heresy; it’s biblical obedience. To reject that covenant is to deny the plain words of Scripture itself.

James Lasher, a seasoned writer and editor at Charisma Media, combines faith and storytelling with a background in journalism from Otterbein University and ministry experience in Guatemala and the LA Dream Center. A Marine Corps and Air Force veteran, he is the author of The Revelation of Jesus: A Common Man’s Commentary and a contributor to Charisma magazine.

The fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has once again been shattered, something many expected given the terrorist group’s violent and deceitful nature. Despite international hopes for peace, Hamas’ ideology leaves no room for lasting calm, only moments of pause before the next assault.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered “immediate and powerful strikes in the Gaza Strip” on Tuesday after Hamas militants opened fire on Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers in Rafah, as reported by Fox News. The order followed emergency consultations with Israel’s top security officials after an Israeli military source confirmed the ceasefire had been broken.

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“Following the security consultations, Prime Minister Netanyahu instructed the military echelon to carry out immediate and powerful strikes in the Gaza Strip,” his office said in a statement Tuesday.

The terrorist group’s violation comes just weeks after two IDF soldiers were killed in a similar attack in Rafah. According to Israeli military sources cited by Fox News Digital, Major Yaniv Kula, 26, and Staff Sergeant Itay Yavetz, 21, died when militants emerged from a tunnel and opened fire on an excavation vehicle. Another soldier was seriously wounded.

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In response to that earlier incident, the IDF carried out air and ground strikes across southern Gaza, dismantling six kilometers of underground terrorist tunnels using more than 120 munitions. “The terrorist organization used the underground site to advance attacks against the State of Israel,” the IDF said in a statement at the time.

Hamas, showing no remorse, reportedly retaliated by delaying the handover of a hostage’s body, according to The Associated Press.

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The ceasefire that took effect Oct. 10 had temporarily paused the two-year war between Israel and Hamas, allowing hostages to be exchanged for Palestinian prisoners. Yet as history has repeatedly shown, any truce with Hamas is fleeting.

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True peace for Israel will never exist while Hamas remains. The group is not simply a political faction but a demonically driven death cult bent on Israel’s destruction. Their hatred is spiritual, not strategic, and they will not stop until the Jewish state is erased from the map. But according to Scripture, that day will never come. Israel’s survival is divinely assured, no matter how fierce the attacks become.

James Lasher, a seasoned writer and editor at Charisma Media, combines faith and storytelling with a background in journalism from Otterbein University and ministry experience in Guatemala and the LA Dream Center. A Marine Corps and Air Force veteran, he is the author of The Revelation of Jesus: A Common Man’s Commentary and a contributor to Charisma magazine.

Bill Gates says the planet faces no final judgment. He says drop the carbon crusade and embrace his blueprint for human flourishing. In a 17-page memo released Tuesday, the billionaire calls for a “strategic pivot” away from curbing emissions and toward erasing poverty and disease in the poorest nations.

The architecture he describes mirrors the global system prophesied in Revelation 13. It is a network where no one buys or sells without compliance.

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“If given a choice between eradicating malaria and a tenth of a degree increase in warming,” Gates told reporters, “I’ll let the temperature go up 0.1 degree to get rid of malaria. People don’t understand the suffering that exists today.”

His Gates Foundation has already invested tens of billions in HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria initiatives. It helped fund the Associated Press coverage that you read. It created Breakthrough Energy in 2015 to direct the flow of tomorrow’s power.

Gates labels the emissions focus a “doomsday outlook” that “divert[s] resources from the most effective things that can be done to improve life in a warming world.” His answer: reroute the “little money designated for climate” through his channels. These include health, education and development. Each node is wired for digital oversight.

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He penned the memo to influence next month’s United Nations climate conference in Brazil. He urges leaders to question “whether the little money designated for climate is being spent on the right things.” The right things are the ones he certifies.

Gates expects dissent. “If you think climate is not important, you won’t agree with the memo,” he said. “If you think climate is the only cause and apocalyptic, you won’t agree with the memo.”

Scientists defend the warming narrative. “Every fraction of a degree of warming matters,” says Kristie Ebi of the University of Washington. Chris Field of Stanford calls for investment “for both the long term and the short term.” Michael Oppenheimer of Princeton questions whether we can “truly live in a technological bubble.”

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Gates is erecting the bubble. He is labeling it compassion.

“A stable climate makes it easier to improve people’s lives,” he writes.

Revelation warns of a day when a single system will track every transaction, every treatment, every citizen. It will promise peace and plenty while demanding allegiance.

The Earth’s temperature is not the mark. The mark is the coming grid where health passes, energy credits and survival itself are issued by one authority.

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Gates is not pivoting from emissions to empathy. He is assembling the rails on which the beast will ride. It is a seamless, borderless web of surveillance and supply.

“Even so, come, Lord Jesus.”

James Lasher, a seasoned writer and editor at Charisma Media, combines faith and storytelling with a background in journalism from Otterbein University and ministry experience in Guatemala and the LA Dream Center. A Marine Corps and Air Force veteran, he is the author of The Revelation of Jesus: A Common Man’s Commentary and a contributor to Charisma magazine.