Probably between posts on records or other audio, I'm going to start a series of posts focusing on books (for the hell of it and see where this goes). These certainly will not be books that are a part of Oprah's Book Club. It's also highly likely that these books will not be taught in any reputable academic institution or not recommended by The New York Times Book Review. I believe that most of the books to be presented here are under the radar (perhaps for good reason). I could easily cheat and just surf all over the internet to find covers for interesting, unusual and odd books. But I would rather post about books that I find in real life as the posts may turn out a little better if I have a personal connection with a copy of the book. However, this doesn't mean that I actually read the entire book. In some cases, I do not plan to take the time to even read a single page. The cover and the blurb on the back cover are usually more interesting than the text contained in the pages IMO.
You are welcome to comment on the book or comment on the author(s). Also, you can comment if you like or do not like this idea of posts about books. Yes, the majority of the books talked about are in my personal collection. I may or may not write personal comments about the books. It depends on what book it is.
The posts on books shall start with a gem from Mr. Texe Marrs who has been warning people about the diabolical "New Age Movement." The back cover is best at explaining the essence of this book along with giving a brief background of the author.
On the back cover:
In the pages of this revealing new book, the secret "Plan" of the New Age Movement is exposed for the first time in startling detail. Basing the book on an in-depth investigation of the Movement, author Texe Marrs includes over 600 actual quotes from New Age leaders which unveil their "Plan" for establishing a New Age Messiah to lead a One-World Religion and a global government. As part of the "Plan," the Movement intends to wage a total spiritual war against Christian believers. Their ultimate goal? To eliminate every vestige of Christianity.
This is the most complete and well-documented book ever published about the New Age Movement. It shows exactly what is now being done by the New Age leadership to gain influence in every facet of society, from the entertainment industry to public schools and government. Marrs details specifically the New Age Plan to win over the next generation by flooding the media - TV cartoon shows, movies, comic books, libraries, etc. - with material that promotes New Age religious thinking and doctrine. Finally, Marrs shows how New Age ideas have already begun to infiltrate and undermine Christian churches from within.
Dark Secrets of the New Age is a sobering expose of the alarming New Age Movement with an urgent message for every believing Christian.
Texe Marrs is the author of more than a dozen books on computers, technology, and Christian faith in the modern world. He has taught at the University of Texas at Austin as well as two other universities. He is a retired career officer in the U.S. Air Force and currently heads Living Truth Ministries in Austin, Texas. He frequently speaks to churches and other organizations on the New Age Movement and has appeared on radio and TV talk shows across America.
I love this idea, and I am a huge "fan" of Texe Marrs. He's absolutely hysterical.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a swell idea. Can't wait to see what you discover and share.
ReplyDeletei gotta say, my gut reaction to texe's premise is total agreement! The spelling of Texe seems a li'l satanic to me, however...
ReplyDeletemlfoley,
ReplyDeleteHe sure is hysterical. I have several more books by Mr. Marrs. They'll make their appearance soon.
revrev,
Thanks. Stay tuned.
kevinass,
I've been heavily exposed to the Smurfs and to He-Man, Skeletor and The Masters of the Universe during my time as a vulnerable youth and I think I turned out okay. If Texe was right, I would be in a New Age cult right now working to bring about a one-world faith-based global government by making the children of public schools praying to the Smurfs for divine guidance for said New Age global government and for victories for their football teams instead of me doing this blog.
About the spelling of Texe's name as possibly Satanic; I'll have to think about that. His name does look rather Masonic to me though. ;)
You may laugh, scorn and mock all you like, fine. But still there's MUCH to what Texe is trying to get across.
ReplyDeleteI agree there is much that Texe has to say. Using what was said two comments above as a reference here's what Texe has discovered and written in "Dark Secrets of the New Age" from Chapter 17 "Cry for Our Children" pg. 241-242.
ReplyDeleteWhatever Happened to Wholesome Movies and TV Shows?
Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse, and Pollyanna aren't "in" nowadays. New Age sorcery and devil worship are. If you haven't recently watched the Saturday morning TV cartoon shows for kids, do so. You'll be shocked at what you see. It's as if Satan himself produced some of these shows. Let me give you just a few examples of shows that the major networks and advertisers swear by the most:
"Thundercats." This cartoon series is chock-full of sorcery images. There's the magical eye of Thundra (which any student of ancient religions will easily recognize as the Third Eye of the Hindus and the all-seeing eye of the Egyptian-Babylonian Sun God, Horus). The main character in this cartoon frequently "talks" to his dead father's spirit. His magic sword levitates to his hand - a psychic trick often claimed by occultists and Hindu gurus. "Thundercats" also is known for Yoga exercises, serpents, and demon gods.
"The Smurfs." These lovable blue critters appear at first glance to be harmless. But New Age scriptwriters, directors, and producers have been successful in perverting the friendly Smurf show with New Age occult symbolism. Again we find levitation being practiced as well as magical chants and the occasional display of the Satanic pentagram. Papa Smurf uses enchantment to ward off evil.
"Rainbow Brite." The rainbow is a Biblical symbol that the New Age has wickedly mocked by attributing the false notion that the rainbow represents man's bridge to godhood. The "Rainbow Brite" heroine is pictured on the box of a best-selling cereal. Examine her image and you'll find a small, five-sided star (the Satanic pentagram) on her cheek.
"She-Ra, Princess of Power." This is the fantasized story of MYSTERY BABYLON, MOTHER OF HARLOTS incarnate. Ra is the ancient Egyptian Sun God/Goddess, also known as the Queen of Heaven and the Goddess of Power. In the TV cartoon, She-Ra operates within and between two planet worlds: Eternia and Etheria. (Though the show does not explain the name, the Ether world is the habitat where some New Agers say their New Age "Christ" and the disembodied spirits reside.) She rides on a friendly horse, "Spirit," that has the ability to transform itself into a unicorn (a New Age symbol of horned power and Satanic enmity) and has wings of rainbow colors. She-Ra is portrayed as a godlike being with supernatural powers - the most powerful woman in the universe - who constantly battles with evil.
"He-Man, Master of the Universe." He-Man is also a supernatural man-god. Children are indoctrinated into such New Age occultic symbols and practices as pyramid and crystal power, serpents, the Satanic ram's head, the skull, witches' charms and spells. The child is introduced to such characters as Skeletor, Sorceress, Beast Man, and Stratos, a half-man and half-bird.
From pg. 243-245 (Ch. 17 Cry for Our Children):
ReplyDeleteWhat Happened to Joy in the Toybox?
Once upon a time parents could be confident that their only worry in buying toys was whether the toy was physically safe for kids. A far greater danger now lurks in the toybox: the strong possibility of irreversible damage through explicit Satanism built into the toy. Toys have become spiritual killers.
Today the largest-selling toys are dolls and figurines of licensed cartoon characters, such as She-Ra and He-Man. Incredible as it may seem, many of these toys represent demons. For example, the "Masters of the Universe" cartoon series offers children toys connected with He-Man, manufactured by Mattel. One offering is Skeletor. Read the instructions that come with Skeletor, and you'll disocver that every child who follows those instructions is inviting into his mind nightmarish demons of darkness:
When you put on your Skeletor helmet and armored belt you become
transformed into an agent of evil. Use your power sword shield
to combat good. With your mystical ram's head scepter you will be
able to call forth the denizens of darkness to help conquer the
forces of good.
Your child can get his hands on a dizzying array of similarly demented toys. He can purchase Godbox and be guaranteed a direct line to God. Little girls and boys can play with the Power Lords, a toy set with such characters as "Shaya, Queen of Power," "Raygoth," and "Gapplog." Shaya, like She-Ra, has cosmic powers and can transform her body into that of an extraterrestrial. Crystlar introduces children to a strange world where magic reigns following a cosmic demon war.
Some toy companies don't even try to disguise the Satanic message inherent in their toys. Yet parents seem all too eager to buy their kids toys like Skeletor, Power Lords, Godbox, and Crystlar. The same holds true for fantasy games now popular with children. That Dungeons and Dragons is an occult game endangering the souls of young players is no secret. This also can be said of a similar game, Dragonraid.
In addition to toys and games that are openly occultic in nature, there is an alarming trend among toy and game makers and comic book publishers to display Satanic and witchcraft symbolism. Some skateboards now being sold by Toys R Us, for example, have hideous dragons emblazoned on the surface. Other times this is done subtly, for maximum subliminal effect. For instance, in what is otherwise a joyful adventure story, a Satanic triangle or hexagram or an upside-down cross will appear innocuously in the background of a scene. Certainly the artist, writer, and publisher know exactly what they're doing. Most parents haven't the foggiest notion that their children's minds are being subjected to underground psychic warfare.
Do you still think this is funny? These toys aren't around anymore, but they did their damage and America has became worse. And now there are new toys, but like the saying "meet the new boss, same as the old boss" the new toys are the same as the old toys.
>"Do you still think this is funny?"
ReplyDeleteIs...is that a trick question?