I
read this book as part of my ongoing quest to understand the 2016
U.S. presidential election. This book deals with the possible
prophetic significance of the Trump presidency. The authors look at a
number of predictions, from Nostradamus (who the authors admit used
occult methods, Loc 826/5959) to contemporary Christian pastors and
prophetic teachers.
It's
been a long time since I've read a book highlighting conspiracy
theories. I had devoured them as a teen, having been a sophomore when
President Kennedy was assassinated. Over the decades, I had forgotten
about the Illuminati and other groups accused of running the world.
Reading this book brought it all back. I was reminded of supposed
secret concentration camps in the U.S., subtle mind control, a CERN
conspiracy, and much more.
The
authors write, “...we believe the evidence is overwhelming that an
occult network has infiltrated the highest levels of government,
business, religion, and academia to create a global government,
cashless society, and universal religion.” (Loc 1653/5959) They
also quote Kiyosaki, a co-author with Trump, as claiming the
Illuminati “are revealed to have total and complete control over
all the mainstream media of the modern world, all the information,
all the food, all the money, most of the world's military forces...”
(Loc 1648/5959) And, “The wealthy corporate elite rule the world
through their vast fortunes...” (Loc 1679/5959)
“We
believe God has raised up Trump to fight the globalist elites and
their plan to unleash the New World Order on humanity,” the authors
write. (Loc 405/5959) They write of how people see Trump as brave,
compassionate, wise, and that he has spurred a revolution for
Christians to stand up for their rights. Many Christians, the authors
claim, believe God has anointed Trump to release the prophetic role
of America. (Loc 3847/5959)
I
felt the authors were indiscriminate is their sources, quoting some
people that I would not recommend at all. While there are many
footnotes, statements are made without providing verification. When
writing about Jews returning to the land, for example, “In fact,
numerous Old Testament prophets predicted that the Jews would return
to the land in unbelief and not necessarily in obedience to law.”
(Loc 4010/5959) No footnote or other verification is provided. The
authors also intimidate readers who might disagree with them. For
example, writing about Trump being willing to stand for a sovereign
America and that he is under assault from elite globalists, “Most
born-again Christians who renew their minds regularly with the Word
of God and seek God through prayer can see this quite clearly.”
(Loc 4027/5959)
I
recommend this book to readers who want to understand the thinking of
those who voted for Trump. You'll find good insights into the hatred
toward the media and the existing U.S. political realm. You'll be
introduced to a number of conspiracy theories about powerful people
secretly running the world. You'll also find that many Christians
voted for Trump because they firmly believed “Trump was the man God
had raised up for this particular hour.” (Loc 2280/5959)
My
rating: 3/5 stars
Paul
McGuire is an internationally recognized Bible prophecy expert and
regular commentator on Fox News, CNN, and the History Channel. He is
the host of the GOD TV prophecy television show, Apocalypse and the
End Times. He is an eschatology professor and speaks at various Bible
prophecy conferences. He lives in the Los Angeles area.
Troy
Anderson is a Pulitzer Prize-nominated investigative journalist,
bestselling co-author along with Paul McGuire of The
Babylon Code,
former executive editor of Charisma
magazine and Charisma Media, and a regular guest on numerous
television and radio shows. He lives in Irvine, California.
FaithWords,
368 pages.
I
received a complimentary egalley of this book from the publisher. My
comments are an independent and honest review.
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