A Time For Choosing: A Test For
Our Souls
Epoch Times,
by
Editorial Board
Original Article
Posted By: earlybird,
1/4/2021 11:11:27 PM
The political crisis the United States faces brings into the open a contest for the soul of our country. As important as this recent election is, the stakes transcend particular political arrangements. They go to fundamental issues about which each of us must make a choice and take a stand. A peculiarity of our current situation: While every American is intricately familiar with the pandemic and the effect it has had on our lives, this is not the case for voter fraud, despite the evidence being overwhelming. Some Americans are ignorant of these facts because they have been misinformed by a media that willfully withholds information. The reason for this might surprise you.
Reply 1 - Posted by:
GoodDeal 1/4/2021 11:36:56 PM (No. 649276)
It is indeed a time for choosing. God or Satan. What's it gonna be you fools and unbelievers?
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Reply 2 - Posted by:
Urgent Fury 1/4/2021 11:49:06 PM (No. 649285)
I think way too many people don't see the seriousness of what's happening here, and what the end result could be.
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Reply 3 - Posted by:
stablemoney 1/4/2021 11:59:48 PM (No. 649290)
Getting more information to the ignorant is not going to help. I hope you are not relying on that to save your liberty or property.
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Reply 4 - Posted by:
The Remnants 1/5/2021 1:11:42 AM (No. 649321)
Fine article. Informative. Should be a Must Read.
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Reply 5 - Posted by:
Ketchuplover 1/5/2021 1:28:13 AM (No. 649324)
I second the Must Read nomination for this piece. Thank you for posting it.
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We the real People are weary. When boomers die off, it's gone. The rest are fully indoctrinated.
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Reply 7 - Posted by:
Timber Queen 1/5/2021 5:34:16 AM (No. 649368)
Ever wonder why the enemies of freedom always weaseled out the win? That even with the success of the Reagan-Thatcher-Pope JPII trifecta, world-wide communism didn't miss a beat?
In 1884 Pope Leo XIII experienced a vision during Mass. He witnessed a conversation between God and Satan wherein Lucifer proposed that with one hundred years he could destroy the Catholic Church and enslave the world. God basically replied, "Give it shot. What century do you want?" Satan chose the 20th. Pope Leo saw the entirety of the last 10 decades, at the end of which St. Michael the Archangel throws Satan in hell. (For those who are offended that God should strike such a deal with the Devil, I reference the story of Job.)
In 1891, seven years after his vision, Pope Leo published his encyclical, "Rerum Novarum". It discusses the proper relationship between labor and capital, and government and its citizens. Its calls for the improvement of living conditions for the working class, firmly rejects socialism and unrestricted capitalism, and affirms the right to private property. Pope Leo was the first international leader to publicly fight socialism and identify its evils. He composed the Prayer to St. Michael; "St. Michael the Archangel defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and may thou O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits that prowl about the world for the ruin of souls. Amen."
In 1917 Our Blessed Mother appeared to three shepherd children outside Fatima, Portugal. She warned us about the rise of communism and its goal for world-wide domination. She called for our prayers, especially the Rosary, against this foe born in the bowels of hell, and for the conversion of souls to the Sacred Heart of her Son, Jesus Christ. She taught the children this prayer; "Oh, my Jesus! Save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls to heaven, especially those most in need of Thy Mercy. Amen." We have a powerful ally and intercessor with our Blessed Mother, the first and most ardent anti-communist; under her title as the Immaculate Conception she is the patron saint of the United States of America.
Let us remember; Satan's century is over. His plots and schemes now turn to dust. God is back on the battlefield, and Donald J. Trump is His champion. If God was done with America, Hillary! would have won four years ago. Our Almighty Father did not create this unique and magnificent man to throw him to the commie jackals. Our time to stand for God, truth and the American way is now. Some of us are blessed to have the opportunity to be in D.C. on the Feast of the Epiphany, while the rest of us will be holding down the home front with prayer and fasting. Stay faithful and hopeful. God loves the last-minute rescue. Its part of the miracle thing.
MAGA Day - January 6th, 2021 in D.C. God speed to all.
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Reply 8 - Posted by:
Flyball Dogs 1/5/2021 5:55:06 AM (No. 649374)
FTA: “ Over the past two decades, the decline of moral standards in our own country has made it possible for communist China to take advantage of our system.”
Two decades ago, GWB was elected President. While the Clintons are corrupt to the core, the opportunity for our accelerated decline started with W and his mantra, “the religion of peace.”
He didn’t fight that ideology (which almost seems quaint and benign compared to the evil Communists). His cowardice then, I believe, has set the stage for the country’s cowardice now.
Why don’t towns and cities protect their heritage and history? Why do they allow small numbers of smelly, stupid kids dictate to them?
Because for the vast majority of the past 20 years, they became complacent and indoctrinated. They learned from 2 wretched Presidents that they didn’t need to fight. Just go along, and we’ll get along.
Well, now, the gittin’ is here.
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Reply 9 - Posted by:
F15 Gork 1/5/2021 7:12:59 AM (No. 649400)
IMHO the source of our woes can be traced to two things.......the Dept of Education and Motor Voter. Once those were established our fate was sealed. Took a while but here we are.
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Reply 10 - Posted by:
Winstonian 1/5/2021 8:02:20 AM (No. 649426)
FTA; This decades-long communist subversion of our nation came to a head in the 2020 election.
It was foretold by Khrushchev:
I can prophecy that your grandchildren in America will live under socialism -- Our firm conviction is that sooner or later Capitalism will give way to Socialism. Whether you like it or not, history is on our side. We will bury you.
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Reply 11 - Posted by:
udanja99 1/5/2021 8:28:30 AM (No. 649443)
I have seen it all before. I lived for 3 years in the Socialist Republic of Romania 1983-1985 when the Ceausescus were in power. I saw centuries old churches razed to the ground. I say Bibles shredded and turned into toilet paper. I saw empty grocery stores and people standing in line all day to buy broken eggs in paper cups. I saw restaurants which had almost nothing to serve. I saw people forced to spy on their neighbors, friends and family in order to save themselves. I saw militia on every street corner - men holding machine guns. I lived with no heat or hot water during 3 of the coldest winters on record. And I saw the odious and evil Ceausescus living in their palaces which rivaled those of Saddam Hussein while the people froze and starved.
I never thought it could happen here, but that is what awaits us if we allow our country to be taken from us. I’m a 68 year old woman but I will fight for my daughter, my grandchildren and my country.
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Reply 12 - Posted by:
udanja99 1/5/2021 8:32:29 AM (No. 649446)
Thank you, #7. Your post gave me goosebumps. As a fellow Catholic, I am humbled by your knowledge and ability to share it. Bless you!
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Reply 13 - Posted by:
HotRod 1/5/2021 8:46:52 AM (No. 649462)
Call it a political crisis, but it is nothing more than multiple instances of crime. Possibly treason, insurrection, and more, but certainly crime that must not be permitted to corrupt our country!
Allowing foreign actors and their American fellow travelers to succeed in this crime will enable them to destroy America. There is more than one way to stop the crime!
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Reply 14 - Posted by:
Dodge Boy 1/5/2021 9:10:02 AM (No. 649485)
Oh my.
MAGA Day, January 6, 2021. Make congress stop the fraud tomorrow. No second chances after this. God's speed, all. Pray for the nation. It's now or never. Let's roll.
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Reply 15 - Posted by:
Zigrid 1/5/2021 9:16:16 AM (No. 649489)
The fake media is spinning the stories... but.... even the marginal lefties are not going along with their spiel...they see the danger...and regret their vote for biden...perhaps God had this planned all along.... Americans now know what china is capable of... they tuned out Facebook and tweeter.... they questioned the Washington politicians who insist there was no fraud in this election... they can see the bedlam antifa and blm have caused in cities across America...the American eagle is flexing it's wings...
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Reply 16 - Posted by:
columba 1/5/2021 10:34:49 AM (No. 649555)
It has been said that the moral condition of the United States is now worse than it was in Sodom.
Do you know what happened in Sodom?
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Reply 17 - Posted by:
gone2pot 1/5/2021 10:45:33 AM (No. 649565)
The time for choosing is over wrt elections. The only parachute is Romans 2:7, not MAGA day. We jumped off the cliff decades ago and kept repeating, “so far so good,” as we approach the canyon floor.
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Reply 18 - Posted by:
LC Chihuahua 1/5/2021 11:18:16 AM (No. 649597)
We have been making our choices all along. This is all about people. When people chose not to have a moral code, something else fills the void left behind. We see all around us people that have no regard for others. We see people that want power and control over other people. We see people who want to make their wealth at the expense of everyone around them. We see people that will take your wealth. We see people that will take your freedoms. If you complain, some of these people have no problem with taking your life.
Its easy to blame the Democrats or the Communists or the Chinese, but what about everyone else? There are plenty of thieves, thugs, and tyrants out there, and they aren't all Democrats or Communists. Nor are they all Chinese.
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Reply 19 - Posted by:
NotaBene 1/5/2021 12:02:05 PM (No. 649636)
The goal of Communism is to eliminate private property. To achieve this BLM, Antifa and the Democrat Party are demolishing our history. We are living a Cultural Revolution.
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Reply 20 - Posted by:
b4lucy 1/5/2021 12:11:46 PM (No. 649644)
Well stated #7..One of the best posts...Happy New Year from Utah...
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Reply 21 - Posted by:
Harlowe 1/5/2021 12:34:11 PM (No. 649660)
#17- Indeed, Romans 2:6-7: “He will render to each one according to his works: to those who by patience in well-doing seek for glory and honor and immortality, he will give eternal life;”
And, as our Lord Jesus taught us to pray: “And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth.” (Luke 11:2)
We are reminded, as written by David in Psalm 46, that:
“GOD IS OUR REFUGE AND STRENGTH,
A VERY PRESENT HELP IN TROUBLE.
10 BE STILL, AND KNOW THAT I AM GOD.
11 THE LORD OF HOSTS IS WITH US;
THE GOD OF JACOB IS OUR FORTRESS.”
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Reply 22 - Posted by:
TXknitter 1/5/2021 12:47:23 PM (No. 649670)
Agreeing with you both, #17 and 21.
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Reply 23 - Posted by:
HisHandmaiden 1/5/2021 12:50:28 PM (No. 649674)
Thank you for posting this, OP, and for making this a Must Read, Miss Lucianne and Team.
‘Americans can choose honesty instead of fraud; personal responsibility instead of socialism; truth and freely reported news over propaganda and censorship; and belief over atheism.
This is the sure path to find safety.
As we are facing an unsettled election and the resurgence of the CCP virus, positioning ourselves on the righteous side is more critical than ever. In both Western and Eastern ancient cultures, plagues had reasons for their attack, and people with honesty and a righteous mind could survive.’
The simple answer is The Gospel, the reason we celebrate Christmas, Easter, each day here together, loving others, seeking righteousness and honesty in our families, communities and our world.
We all have sinned, [speeding, unkind thoughts, white lies], but thankfully, Jesus died on the cross for our sin, totally, “It is finished.”
He calls us, “Come unto me all ye who are burdened and heavy-laden, I will give you rest.”
The Gospel is this simple. Repent and Believe, “I am the way, the truth and the life, no man cometh to the Father, but by Me,” The simple Gospel, the Trinity, God, Jesus His Son, and the Holy Spirit, which guides and directs us. This is the Good News.
And thankfully, President Trump knows and believes this... he is our Joshua knowing God’s promise, ‘I will never leave you nor forsake you. Be strong and of good courage,’ Joshua 1.
Scripture tells the entire story of mankind, He will bring a new heaven and a new earth, it is very detailed and comforting, especially Revelation. [If you perhaps find Scripture too complicated, get “God’s Glorious Story,” by Colin
Eakin, the lessons he taught at Stanford after he graduated and came back weekly to teach the Christian Fellowship there, now a book.]
Continued prayer for Miss Lucianne and Team, fellow L-Dotters, as America is that ‘Shining Light upon
a Hill,’ for truth and righteousness. As the link above said,
‘Americans can choose...’ I pray the Holy Spirit is calling you.
KAG
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Reply 24 - Posted by:
Lawsy0 1/5/2021 1:59:40 PM (No. 649717)
As my fellow Ldotter spoke of, I have also begun a study of the Book of Job. I tried to amuse my pastor by giving a sort of comic reading of Satan's answer to God about what he'd been doing with his time. Graduating high school in 1960, I missed the task of reading books by John A. Stormer. Now, I would really like to read ANY of his several titles, but are now out of print. (None Dare Call It Treason, The Death of a Nation, The Anatomy of a Smear, Growing Up God's Way, None Dare Call It Treason...25 Years Later, None Dare Call It Education. and Betrayed By The Bench.) That last one sounds more than interesting. Thriftbooks has a few but at high prices. Local libraries, state and city owned, naturally wouldn't carry anything not complimentary of communism.
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Reply 25 - Posted by:
Dodge Boy 1/5/2021 6:25:19 PM (No. 649859)
Hat tip, TQ, #7, for your excellent essay. While I was raised and confirmed in the Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod, the story you wrote is most spiritual. And I thank you.
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Reply 26 - Posted by:
danu 1/5/2021 9:18:15 PM (No. 649953)
https://thenationalpulse.com/exclusive/the-great-reset-bannon-vigano-biden/
the vigano' interview.
fasten your seat belts. it's gonna be a bumpy ride.
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To call this editorial inspirational would be to grossly understate. Many who are part of this incredible publication know what Marxism - Communism - can do. The Cultural Revolution. We saw with our own eyes the aftermath of the devastation wrought by the young Red Guards, who destroyed or seriously damaged so many historical places and structures, so many ancient works of art. Now BLM and Antifa and their associates are doing the same thing here. We must not allow it.