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dspeers · 08-20-2003, 09:15 AM

I just came across this site, the Four Winds. In their about us section, they reveal their mission statement. Starts off pretty benign:

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The Four Winds and The Phoenix Archives websites are committed to giving Truth to the people of our world and to revealing the lies under which we of Planet Earth have been living for thousands of years.

The language is preachy, but there could be something of value there, or so I thought. Kept reading...

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1. To reveal the evil secret Plan 2000 for total world control by our present evil world leaders.

2. To reveal to the world�s people that Creator God Aton of Light also has a Plan 2000. God Aton and His Forces of Light will not do it for us but will work with us, as we responsibly confront evil in our day and change the �ending of the play.�

Okay, definitely religious drivel, though I can see where they're coming from with the "our present evil world leaders" bit. But, you ask, is this run-of-the-mill religious drivel, or truly inspired insanity? Well, wait no longer, for their next point is:

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3. To reveal the evil world leaders� cover-up of off-world humans (our ancestors) who are here in starships in Earth�s atmosphere at this time, and who have come with good intent to help us prevent the evil Plan 2000 from being accomplished, and to help us establish the New Age of Enlightenment.

Excuse me? Not only does the Creator God Aton of Light have this Plan 2000, but it turns out it's the X-Files.

Wait, it gets better:

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4. To reveal the Truth presently being given to our civilization:

(...)

c. How to heal ourselves from any disease or ailment by using our power within, in combination with those things provided by Creator God for our healing.

d. How to have total and permanent protection for ourselves and our families against all darkside energies, entities and technology.

Yeah, my mom is one of those "power from within" types. I just say "bullshit" to her face (in a loving son kind of way). But these Four Winders seem to have The Force, fighting against the Dark Side and the evil leader Darth Bush (I assume that's who they're referring to above). Now this is just plain entertainment!

And the coup de grace:

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f. How to assist our Planet Earth in her transition into fifth dimension by 2012.

g. How to make our own transition into fifth dimension and the Age of Enlightenment without experiencing physical death and returning to another 3D lifestream.

Since their leader, Mr. Bellringer, "holds multiple degrees in the fields of science and theology," this must all be true! The Truthbringer is a Bellringer!

Anyway, I just thought I'd share. It would be funny, if these people didn't take themselves seriously. I was seriously hoping it was a Landover Baptist kind of thing, but these people seem to be for real.

missus_gumby · 08-20-2003, 10:47 AM

Well, they seem to be a wacky religion. So, I'm sending this thread to General Religious Discussions!

Martin (moderator)

Heathen Dawn · 08-20-2003, 11:03 AM

Interesting! Where do I place this on the Tree of Religions?

Lord Ari and Lady Master Ava Introduction

Shares a common ancestor with Theosophy and Kemeticism (Egyptian reconstructionism), I'd say. Partakes of sci-fi trappings. Ecclectic to the core.

Marduk · 08-20-2003, 03:00 PM

Sounds a lot like the Vorlons vs. the Shadows in Babylon 5.

Bumble Bee Tuna · 08-20-2003, 06:32 PM

Sounds like one for a nutwatch if I ever heard one.

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08-20-2003, 10:47 AM	#2
missus_gumby Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: UK Posts: 1,898	Well, they seem to be a wacky religion. So, I'm sending this thread to General Religious Discussions! Martin (moderator)

08-20-2003, 11:03 AM	#3
Heathen Dawn Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 4,656	Interesting! Where do I place this on the Tree of Religions? Lord Ari and Lady Master Ava Introduction Shares a common ancestor with Theosophy and Kemeticism (Egyptian reconstructionism), I'd say. Partakes of sci-fi trappings. Ecclectic to the core.

08-20-2003, 03:00 PM	#4
Marduk Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: the 10th planet Posts: 5,065	Sounds a lot like the Vorlons vs. the Shadows in Babylon 5.

08-20-2003, 06:32 PM	#5
Bumble Bee Tuna Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Middletown, CT Posts: 7,333	Sounds like one for a nutwatch if I ever heard one.

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