I'm not usually a fan of Buchanan but when it comes to
critiquing the empire he can sometimes offer some helpful commentary.
Margolis is always an interesting read.
Prashad's analysis is also usually worthwhile though of
course he's coming from a very different perspective than Margolis and most
certainly Buchanan.
The point is, that whether you follow the hard Right, Left or
even what can be described as an internationalist perspective, everyone except
the US mainstream media is concerned. CBS seemed more interested in covering
Black Friday shopping, the Macy's parade and the latest in tech gadgets.
Meanwhile the rest of the world is growing anxious as we're entering a very
dangerous and uncertain period. Syria is starting to look like the Balkans
before 1914, a place of ethnic and religious turmoil and a proxy playground for
the forces of empire – a powder keg.
As Christians we are told this age will be one of wars and
rumours of war and that we are not to be troubled. This can only make sense
when coupled with a pilgrim identity. Christians who have theologically wed
themselves to the state and the doctrine of dominion cannot but be troubled and
filled with angst and anger, lusting for power and revenge.
As truth tellers and deliberate exiles we will be called evildoers,
especially by the multitudes of deceived people sitting in pews who will
quickly get pulled into the emotional tide of these events. Blinded by the
news/propaganda streams they trust and beguiled by a false and worldly theology
they will all too quickly call for blood and be eager to shed it.
We need not fear the Providential hand of God, the toppling
of kingdoms and thrones and the wars that wicked men wage and the lies they
tell. But apostasy is grievous and it is burdensome to watch so many succumb to
the delusion and rampant spiritual mendacity.
