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A Dull and Compliant People
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughFluoride acts as a tranquilizer that slowly poisons and narcotises a certain area of the brain to reduce an individual's power to resist domination and make him submissive to the will of those who wish to govern him. Both the Germans and the Russians added fluoride to the drinking water of prisoners of war to make them stupid and docile. Modern society employs multiple means including chemicals, habits, addictions, and programs to attack intellect, emotions, attitudes, expectations, and motivations. Public school curricula gloss over national achievements and influential leaders while promoting multiculturalism, feminism, socialism, relativism, and humanism. Television presents simplistic themes, plots, emotions, and analyses that cause brain activity to slow down toward the level of sleep. Reality shows, sitcoms, game shows, soap operas, and cartoons leave the average viewer mind-numbed. Those in power keep the people ignorant, fat, and happy so that they will not give the authorities any trouble. God says of Israel that Jeshurun grew fat and kicked, forsook God who made him, and scornfully esteemed the Rock of his salvation. When the Lord saw it, He spurned them because they are a perverse generation, children in whom is no faith. The sword shall destroy outside and there shall be terror within because they are a nation void of counsel with no understanding in them.
Unsharpened (Part One)
CGG Weekly by Joseph B. BaityThese days, we face challenges in maintaining and strengthening our bonds with each other. Despite a morally dull world, we must sharpen each other.
Unsharpened (Part Two)
CGG Weekly by Joseph B. BaityHave we convinced ourselves that unity of fellowship within our group, our congregation—our spiritual family—is just too hard?
Unsharpened
Sermonette by Joseph B. BaityThe church of God may have focused too intensely on elusive esoteric principles and neglected the basics, such as developing solid relationships.
Brave New Dystopia
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Both Aldous Huxley and George Orwell predicted a transition from representative government into totalitarian regime, monitored by Big Brother.
Are You Dissipating Your Own Energy?
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWe need to be on guard against dissipating our energy, becoming over-immersed in activity and busyness to the point of losing overall effectiveness.
God's Kingdom in the Parables (Part Four): The Pearl, the Dragnet, and the Householder
'Prophecy Watch' by David C. GrabbeJesus' parables of the Pearl of Great Price, the Dragnet, and the Householder resolve the problems raised in their corresponding earlier parables.
Post-Resurrection Lessons
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughOn the Road to Emmaus, some of Christ's followers were agitated, confused, and in turmoil, being unable to put the scriptures and the physical facts together.