quite a few holes in this theory -- substantial leaps of faith and logical fallacies -- might wanna work it up some more!

I disagree with the assertion the new testsment is false.

I don't know what a Jesuit is and if the Vatican built wash dc I would be very surprised

as for slavery I am a slave to Christ and His righteousness. I look into the perfect law of liberty -- where the Spirit of the Lord is there is liberty. I am free from the law of sin and death.

and it doesn't matter what country I'm in. God is not a respecter of persons. I am to live at peace with all people as much as it up to me. I am to offend as little as possible that those outside the faith might see my honorable conduct and give glory to God. walk circumspectly.

I've personally found that when I'm obedient to God in my walk I don't get cited or arrested. I realize the system is flawed and work within it as best I can. I have three choices -- to resist, to acquiesce, or to work within the system for change.

I am admittely acquiescent because I'm called to evangelize and there's no law against thst where I live. I am free to proclaim Jesus died for our sins, and rose from the dead to provide the free gift of eternal life. the main thing that stops my proclaiming is ME -- sharing the gospel is nervous-time!

all who strive to live Godly in this age will suffer persecution. the Lord said He would show the Apostle Paul how much he would suffer for the Lord's Name's sake. and Paul suffered a lot more than me!

I was a student of the law myself, turns out that wasn't for me. nor is civil government, although I took a poli sci degree. others who feel called are free to administer justice and allocate resources. I surrendered all thst and live for the gospel. woe to me if I do not preach the gospel!

the form of this world is passing away. I am alive for and in the next world -- an alien and sojourner while still here. I am an ambassador for Christ!

I have nothing but respect for those who would delve into politics and law enforcement. what a mess all thst is! I'm grateful for the calling the Lord has given me. every good and perfect gift comes down from the Father of Lights.

God bless you and thanks anyway for some interesting ideas -- food for thought -- but I am free to disagree thank God

love peace and joy

rb