Heavenly Fathers Throne
We know our Father in Heaven has a throne nearest to the star Kolob. “And I saw the , that they were very great, and that one of them was nearest unto the throne of God; and there were m any great ones which were near unto it; And the Lord said unto me: These are the governing ones; and the name of the great one is , because it is near unto me, for I am the Lord thy God: I have set this one to govern all those which belong to the same order as that upon which thou standest.” Abraham 3:2-3
Our Father dwells on His throne in perfection and peace. To me it makes sense that His Beloved Son Jesus Christ lives very close to Him and together they manage this world in righteousness. When His children need His help and guidance He will send the Holy Ghost to the people of the earth, of for those of us blessed with the Gift of the Holy Ghost will have Him as a constant companion. For this earth, is our preparatory place where we can learn to be like all three of them again.
Of course there are those who serve the Lord in assisting us here on this earth. We know about the Apostle John who didn’t taste of death, and the 3 Nephites dwell here to lift and guide us as well. Let us not forget, the city of Enoch who’s people are here serving the Lord by their goodness among we His people. In other words we have an army of Translated Beings, Ressurrected and Perfected men and women, and we have Angels who dwell among us. We are not alone as our Father in Heaven has done so much for His people and we know His goal is to bring us back to Him once again.
Master Mahan/Satan
That leads me to an interesting question. Where does Satan Live? What part of the world is the so-called Seat of Satan? Where are those one third who were thrown out of God’s presence? What about Cain? He is even greater than Satan as he has a body of flesh and bones. Cain is the Master Mahan. Where does Cain live? Where is their evil throne? As we read in the Book of Moses, in chapter 5 below.
“49 For having entered into a covenant with Satan, after the manner of Cain, wherein he became Master Mahan, master of that great secret which was administered unto Cain by Satan; and Irad, the son of Enoch, having known their secret, began to reveal it unto the sons of Adam;
50 Wherefore Lamech, being angry, slew him, not like unto Cain, his brother Abel, for the sake of getting gain, but he slew him for the sake.
51 For, from the days of Cain, there was a secret , and their works were in the dark, and they knew every man his brother.
52 Wherefore the Lord Lamech, and his house, and all them that had covenanted with Satan; for they kept not the commandments of God, and it displeased God, and he ministered not unto them, and their works were abominations, and began to spread among all the of men. And it was among the sons of men.
53 And among the daughters of men these things were not spoken, because that Lamech had spoken the secret unto his wives, and they rebelled against him, and declared these things abroad, and had not compassion;
54 Wherefore Lamech was despised, and cast out, and came not among the sons of men, lest he should die.
55 And thus the works of began to prevail among all the sons of men. Moses 5:49-55
He Lull’s us to Sleep
If this is when the works of darkness BEGAN to prevail, can you imagine how much worse it is today? Back in Cain’s day, he was just beginning his evil rampage. Today it must be worse, wouldn’t that make sense? Aren’t we worse off that even Sodom and Gomorrah today? I think we are. As you look around today, and as I sit here in Utah and look around, life seems ok and it seems all is well. But what is happening around the world that I am very unfamiliar with? What about the Satanism, the human trafficking, the unholy alliances, the murder and incest, rape and torture, transhumanism, and sacrificing of children to Satan? We rarely see any of it, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t all around us, does it?
Satan does a great job of taking our eye off of his evil. Have you seen the movies and listened to many songs lately? What about all of the heavy programming of commercials, and beautiful women, fast cars, and seemingly harmless video games, that take us all away from our purpose in life? We are ourselves God’s in embryo, and Satan and his minions are not. Satan has forfeited his ability to be a God, and that is why he wants us so badly. He can bruise our heal, but we can easily crush his head, with the light of Christ inside each of us.
The Lord has shared with us some very important warnings in 2 Nephi 28 we read,
20 For behold, at that day shall he in the of the children of men, and stir them up to anger against that which is good.
21 And others will he , and lull them away into carnal , that they will say: All is well in Zion; yea, Zion prospereth, all is well—and thus the their souls, and leadeth them away carefully down to hell.
22 And behold, others he away, and telleth them there is no ; and he saith unto them: I am no devil, for there is none—and thus he whispereth in their ears, until he grasps them with his awful , from whence there is no deliverance.
23 Yea, they are grasped with death, and hell; and death, and hell, and the devil, and all that have been seized therewith must stand before the throne of God, and be according to their works, from whence they must go into the place prepared for them, even a of fire and brimstone, which is endless torment.
24 Therefore, wo be unto him that is at in Zion!
25 Wo be unto him that crieth: All is well!
We do this whenever we say things like, I don’t want to go to church today or, I’m not worthy to pray, or I would rather go to this movie and not the Stake meeting, or when we yell at a family member, or continually cry, all is well. Don’t let complacency get you.
For the Sake of the Oath
We see the secret signs and evil work’s for simply the sake of the OATH, that Cain utilizes, just like the evil Gadianton’s devised in the Book of Mormon. If these secret societies existed then, as the most evil things that Satan could do, doesn’t it make sense that current host of secret societies are also among us today?. I think these evil Cabals are here in droves and evil manages this earth as secret societies as we know, this is Satan’s world for right now.
How is Satan god of this World
“One primary issue in the conflict between God and Satan is agency. Agency is a precious gift from God; it is essential to His plan for His children. In Satan’s rebellion against God, Satan “sought to destroy the agency of man” (Moses 4:3). He said: “I will redeem all mankind, that one soul shall not be lost, and surely I will do it; wherefore give me thine honor” (Moses 4:1)…
Heavenly Father allows Satan and Satan’s followers to tempt us as part of our experience in mortality (see 2 Nephi 2:11–14; Doctrine and Covenants 29:39)…
He attempts to undermine the family by confusing gender, promoting sexual relations outside of marriage, ridiculing marriage, and discouraging childbearing by married adults who would otherwise raise children in righteousness…
Individuals do not have to give in to Satan’s temptations. Each person has the power to choose good over evil, and the Lord has promised to help all who seek Him through sincere prayer and faithfulness.” LDS Source
Righteous Numbers are Few
D&C 117:11. What Is the Nicolaitane Band and Why Did the Lord Associate Newel K. Whitney with It?
Many scholars believe that the Nicolaitans in New Testament times were followers of Nicolas (see Acts 6:5). He was one of the seven appointed by the Church at Jerusalem to supervise the distribution of food and goods. Nicolas was believed by some of the early Church fathers to have apostatized from the true gospel and then to have established a sect of his own—the Nicolaitans (see Interpreter’s Dictionary of the Bible, 3:548).
One Bible scholar wrote the following about the beliefs of the Nicolaitans: “They seem to have held that it was lawful to eat things sacrificed to idols, and to commit fornication, in opposition to the decree of the Church rendered in Acts 15:20, 29. … In a time of persecution, when the eating or not eating of things sacrificed to idols was more than ever a crucial test of faithfulness, they persuaded men more than ever that it was a thing indifferent. Rev. 2:13, 14. This was bad enough, but there was a yet worse evil. Mingling themselves in the orgies of idolatrous feasts, they brought the impurities of those feasts into the meetings of the Christian Church. And all this was done, it must be remembered, not simply as an indulgence of appetite, but as a part of a system, supported by a ‘doctrine,’ accompanied by the boast of a prophetic illumination.” (Smith, Dictionary of the Bible, p. 447.)
Elder Bruce R. McConkie wrote that Nicolaitans today are “members of the Church who [are] trying to maintain their church standing while continuing to live after the manner of the world. … The designation has come to be used to identify those who want their names on the records of the Church, but do not want to devote themselves to the gospel cause with full purpose of heart.” (Doctrinal New Testament Commentary, 3:446.)
As Bishop, Newel K. Whitney presided over the distribution of food and common goods in Kirtland. If Nicolas in ancient times turned from a similar sacred calling to a life of worldliness, the reference implies that Newel K. Whitney was in danger of doing the same.
These 8 Men Control Half the Wealth on Earth
They hold the equivalent of the wealth of 3.6 billion people. Can you guess who they are?
In capitalist nations, it can feel like there is no greater measure of success than financial wealth. While the mystics and common sense tell us otherwise (love and spiritual wealth are ultimately far greater), the fact remains that material wealth is still a major yardstick in terms of measuring who is getting ahead in the modern world.
It is therefore concerning when that wealth is as concentrated as it has become.
A year ago, poverty-fighting organization Oxfam [is a global movement of people, working together to end the injustice of poverty. That means they tackle the inequality that keeps people poor.], came out with a report stating that 62 individuals controlled half the world’s wealth.
This year, that number dropped to eight.
Oxfam presented its findings on the eve of the World Economic Forum, the famous (or infamous, depending on your point of view) gathering in Davos, Switzerland, of the most powerful political and business minds from around the world. Oxfam executive director Winnie Byanyima had this to say about the findings:
“It is obscene for so much wealth to be held in the hands of so few when one in 10 people survive on less than $2 a day…. Inequality is trapping hundreds of millions in poverty; it is fracturing our societies and undermining democracy.”
According to Oxfam, the wealthiest individuals in the world are:
- Bill Gates
- Amancio Ortega (Spanish founder of Inditex)
- Warren Buffett
- Carlos Slim (Mexican businessman)
- Jeff Bezos
- Mark Zuckerberg
- Larry Ellison
- Michael Bloomberg
god’s of the World
Satan is also called the “prince of the power of the air” in Ephesians 2:2. He is the “ruler of this world” in John 12:31. These titles and many more signify Satan’s capabilities. To say, for example, that Satan is the “prince of the power of the air” is to signify that in some way he rules over the world and the people in it.
This is not to say that he rules the world completely; God is still sovereign. But it does mean that God, in His infinite wisdom, has allowed Satan to operate in this world within the boundaries God has set for him. When the Bible says Satan has power over the world, we must remember that God has given him domain over unbelievers only. Believers are no longer under the rule of Satan (Colossians 1:13). Unbelievers, on the other hand, are caught “in the snare of the devil” (2 Timothy 2:26), lie in the “power of the evil one” (1 John 5:19), and are in bondage to Satan (Ephesians 2:2).
So, when the Bible says that Satan is the “god of this world,” it is not saying that he has ultimate authority. It is conveying the idea that Satan rules over the unbelieving world in a specific way. In 2 Corinthians 4:4, the unbeliever follows Satan’s agenda: “The god of this world has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ.” Satan’s scheme includes promoting false philosophies in the world—philosophies that blind the unbeliever to the truth of the Gospel. Satan’s philosophies are the fortresses in which people are imprisoned, and they must be set free by Christ.” Source
Devil Appeared as an Angel of Light
“The voice of on the banks of the Susquehanna, detecting the when he appeared as an angel of !” D&C 128:20
“For such are , deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. And no marvel; for himself is transformed into an of light. Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose shall be according to their works.” 2 Corinthians 11:13-15
Joseph’s Child Made Sick by the Devil
“I will relate one circumstance that took place at Far West, in a house that Joseph had purchased, which had been formerly occupied as a public house by some wicked people. A short time after he got into it, one of his children was taken very sick; he laid his hands upon the child, when it got better; as soon as he went out of doors, the child was taken sick again; he again laid his hands upon it, so that it again recovered. This occurred several times, when Joseph inquired of the Lord what it all meant; then he had an open vision, and saw the devil in person, who contended with Joseph, face to face, for some time. He said it was his house, it belonged to him, and Joseph had no right there. Then Joseph rebuked Satan in the name of the Lord, and he departed and touched the child no more.” Life of Heber C. Kimball Pg. 270
It Must Needs be that the Devil Tempts
The devil is the enemy of righteousness and of those who seek to do the will of God. He is literally a spirit son of God and was at one time an angel in authority in the presence of God (Isa. 14:12; 2 Ne. 2:17). However, he rebelled in the premortal life and persuaded a third part of the spirit children of the Father to rebel with him (D&C 29:36; Moses 4:1–4; Abr. 3:27–28). They were cast out of heaven, were denied the opportunity of obtaining mortal bodies and experiencing mortal life, and will be eternally damned. Since the time the devil was cast out of heaven, he has sought constantly to deceive all men and women and lead them away from the work of God in order to make all mankind as miserable as he is (Rev. 12:9; 2 Ne. 2:27; 9:8–9). The devil is the author of all sin, Hel. 6:26–31. The devil sought to lay a cunning plan, D&C 10:12. It must needs be that the devil tempt the children of men, or they could not be agents, D&C 29:39.” LDS Bible Dictionary “Satan”
12 And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things saith he which hath the sharp with two edges;
13 I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan’s seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful , who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth.
14 But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of , who taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit .
15 So hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which thing I hate.
16 Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth.
17 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that will I give to eat of the hidden , and will give him a , and in the stone a new written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it. Revelation 2:11-17
Goyim
This leads me again to want to figure out where Satan and Cain and the evil of this world dwell. Yes they dwell wherever they want and are allowed to go, but is there a place on this earth that could be what they call their earthly residence? A place where all the evil ones get together and plan and connive, and plan their evil take-over of we dumb useless eaters as they call us. According to many fake Jewish people we are called Goyim. (Goyim is “usually used with disparaging intent, implying a mild contempt for the attitudes, traits, and customs of non Jews. Although it may be used in a neutral, even positive way to refer to a Christian, it almost always connotes a degree of condescension. Usually the context, such as the use of a qualifying adjective, will show the intent of the speaker.” Source
I speak a little about Christian Martyrs below. One of these Martyrs, Antipas is critical to know about, to help us each understand this “Seat of Satan” on this earth we are living on.
Martyrdom of Polycarp
Martyrdom of Polycarp is a manuscript written in the form of a letter that relates the religious martyrdom of Polycarp, Bishop of Smyrna (the site of the modern city of Izmir, Turkey) and disciple of John the Apostle in the 2nd century AD. It forms the earliest account of Christian martyrdom outside of the New Testament.
“The author of Martyrdom of Polycarp is unknown, but it has been attributed to members of the group of early Christian theologians known as the Church Fathers. The letter, sent from the church in Smyrna to another church in Asia Minor at Philomelium, is partly written from the point of view of an eye-witness, recounting the arrest of the elderly Polycarp, the Romans’ attempt to execute him by fire, and subsequent miraculous events.
The letter takes influence from both Jewish martyrdom texts in the Old Testament and the Gospels. Furthermore, the Martyrdom of Polycarp promotes an ideology of martyrdom, by delineating the proper conduct of a martyr.” Wikipedia
Foxes Book of Martyrs/Translated by Joseph Smith
During the fall of 1834, the Prophet Joseph Smith paid a visit to the home of Edward Stevenson, a faithful member of the Church who would later become a prominent missionary and one of the seven presidents of the Seventy. While there he noticed a copy of Foxe’s Book of Martyrs by the sixteenth-century English cleric John Foxe. Brother Stevenson recorded the Prophet’s remarks in reference to Christian martyrs massacred during the Dark Ages:
“While looking over our copy of a large English Book of Martyrs, he expressed sympathy for the Christian martyrs and a hope for their salvation. He asked to borrow the book, promising to return it when he should meet us again in Missouri.
On returning it he said, ‘I have, by the aid of the Urim and Thummim, seen those martyrs. They were honest, devoted followers of Christ, according to the light they possessed. They will be saved.’” 1
Only Two in the New Testament were Martyred!
A martyr is one who is killed for his faith. Only two individuals are specifically named as martyrs in scripture: Stephen (Acts 22:20) and Antipas (Revelation 2:13). The word itself appears only three times, twice in the singular form and once in the plural form, but each time, the writer associates the martyr (s) with the Saviour (“thy … https://learnthebible.org/devotions/antipas-my-faithful-martyr.html
Steven, One of Seven Good Men
The first Christian martyr was Stephen who was stoned to death about the year 33 AD. The exact date is not known.
In the Liahona we read, “Missionary work kept the Apostles so busy that they could not do all that was necessary to direct the Church, so they chose and ordained seven good men to take care of the poor and the widows. One of the seven men chosen was Stephen. His calling was very special to him. His duties were similar to those of Aaronic Priesthood holders. Stephen also preached the gospel, performed miracles, and did other wondrous things through the power of the priesthood.
Unfortunately, many people were angered by Stephen’s preaching. They did not believe that Jesus was the Savior, and they accused Stephen of blasphemy. Some of these non-believers brought Stephen before the Sanhedrin, a court of Jewish leaders. An unlawful and unfair trial was held, and some of the people lied about Stephen, hoping to get him into trouble. But even though Stephen was falsely accused, he remained strong, faithful, and forgiving. He knew that God was with him.
During the trial Stephen’s face began to glow. It was like the face of an angel, for the power of God was upon him. In answering the charges of the council, Stephen did not try to defend himself, but instead told the people that they were not obeying God’s commandments.
The people were furious. They hated Stephen for telling them the truth. They acted like wild animals and wanted to attack Stephen. But Stephen, full of the Holy Ghost, looked toward heaven and joyously exclaimed, “Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of man standing on the right hand of God.” (Acts 7:56.)
Of course, the wicked people could not see this glorious vision, so they did not believe Stephen. In their terrible anger they cast him outside the walls of the city. Leaving their coats at the feet of a young Jewish leader named Saul, they gathered rocks and stoned Stephen.
The stones painfully cut and bruised Stephen’s body, and he knew he was going to die. But he was not afraid, for he knew he would be with Jesus again. Courageously Stephen prayed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” (Acts 7:59.)
Feeling no anger toward his murderers, he humbly cried out, “Lord, forgive these people.” And then he died. (This story is found in Acts 6, Acts 7:51–60; Acts 8:1–2.)” Liahona 1987
Antipas of Pergamum- A Martyr
Herod Antipas, (born 21 bce—died after 39 ce ), son of Herod I the Great who became tetrarch (ruler of a minor principality in the Roman Empire) of Galilee, in northern Palestine, and Peraea, east of the Jordan River and Dead Sea, and ruled throughout Jesus of Nazareth’s ministry. Herod Antipas.” Source 
Pergamon, Asia Minor (modern-day Bergama, İzmir, Turkey)
Venerated in Roman Catholic Church
According to Eastern Orthodox traditions, according to the Commentary on the Apocalypse of Andreas of Caesarea, it is believed that Saint Antipas was the Antipas referred to in the Book of Revelation 2:13, as the verse says: “I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan’s seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth.”
According to Christian tradition, John the Apostle ordained Antipas as bishop of Pergamon during the reign of the Roman emperor Nero. The traditional account goes on to say Antipas was martyred during the reign of Nero (54-68), by burning in a brazen bull-shaped altar for casting out demons worshiped by the local population.
There is a tradition of oil (“manna of the saints”) being secreted from the relics of Saint Antipas.
Saint Antipas is invoked for relief from toothache, and diseases of the teeth. On the calendars of Eastern Christianity, the feast day of Antipas is April 11.Source
Where was Antipas martyred? The Very Seat of Satan
The Witness Antipas died at the Apollyon Temple of Lyon / Geneva Switzerland, where the throne of Satan was at 39 A.C.
Apollyon is the Draco-Mardukian Abbadon, former captain of the sons of the Horus legions. Apollyon tried to killed Horus, son of Osiris, and subordinate of Set.
The name Pouilly comes from the Latin “Appolliacum,” with the Latin suffix “iacum” denoting possession. The town and a temple were dedicated to Apollyon, the destroyer. CERN is built on and deep below an ancient temple dedicated to the Titan fallen angel Apollyon, in Hebrew called Abaddon, which means the Destroyer, bringer of Pestilence.” Source
“During the course of my research I have found another interesting connection with which I want to bring to your attention. That is the connection with Abaddon and the bottomless pit and a possible otherwise unseen connection with the Large Hadron Collider.
I know this has been mentioned many times on many forums, and has been discussed in depth, but I decided to dig a little deeper to see what other connections I could find.
What I found kind of startled me. I found that the town that the LHC complex is situated-Saint Genis Pouilly-was in Roman times called Apolliacum, the town and a temple being dedicated to Apollyon.
APOLLYON. The Greek name, meaning “Destroyer,” given in Revelation 9:11 for “the angel of the bottomless pit” (in Hebrew called Abaddon), also identified as the king of the demonic “locusts” described in Revelation 9:3-10…In one manuscript, instead of Apollyon the text reads “Apollo,” the Greek god of death and pestilence as well as of the sun, music, poetry, crops and herds, and medicine. Apollyon is no doubt the correct reading. But the name Apollo (Gk Apollon) was often linked in ancient Greek writings with the verb apollymi or apollyo, “destroy.” From this time of Grotius, “Apollyon” has often been taken here to be a play on the name Apollo. The locust was an emblem of this god, who poisoned his victims, and the name “Apollyon” may be used allusively in Revelation to attack the pagan god and so indirectly the Roman emperor Domitian, who liked to be regarded as Apollo incarnate.” Source
Lyon/Geneva Switzerland
I think there is an earthly location that many evil ones congregate, and I will discuss it now. This proposed place is Lyon/Geneva Switzerland, or less likely Pergamum in Izmir, Turkey where Antipas spent much of his time.
I have relatives from Bern, Switzerland. My Grandfather is Alvin C. Tueller and my 12th great grandfather was Willey Tueller born in 1492 in Bern, Switzerland. I obviously love that land where my ancestors are from. I am just saddened to think it may be a possible place where so many evil influences seem to also be.
So, I am not saying being from Switzerland is any better nor worse than anywhere else. I am simply stating, that there is much evil in my opinion in Geneva Switzerland today, as I will show you below. I don’t want to paint with a broad brush, but there are so many questions I have about so many of today’s organizations in Switzerland.
There are 33 International Organizations in Geneva Switzerland
Switzerland is host to 33 international organizations which have signed headquarters (26) or fiscal agreements (7) with the Swiss Federal Council. 23 international organizations with headquarters agreements are based in Geneva, including for example the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG), the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) and the World Trade Organization (WTO). Among these 23 organizations, 8 are United Nations agencies, for example: the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the World Meteorolgical Organization (WMO) and others. Seven international organizations that have signed a fiscal agreement are located in Geneva or in the Geneva area; for example, the International Air Transport Association (IATA, Geneva), the Airports Council International (ACI, Geneva) and the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA, European Office, Lausanne).
About 250 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have their seat in Geneva. These include the World Council of Churches, the Lutheran World Federation and many others.
165 foreign States (166 including Switzerland) are represented in Geneva by a permanent mission or representation (to the United Nations Office at Geneva and to other international organizations, to the World Trade Organization and/or the Conference on Disarmament). Source
International Organizations and Secretariats
Court of Conciliation and Arbitration of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE)
European Broadcasting Union (EBU)
European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN)
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance (GAVI)
Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD)
Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces (DCAF)
Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM)
Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP)
International Bureau of Education (IBE)
International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
International Labour Organization (ILO)
International Organization for Migration (IOM)
International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) – based in Gland, Canton of Vaud
International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV)
UNITAID
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)
United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)
United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG)
World Health Organization (WHO)
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
World Trade Organization(WTO)
UN Programs and Funds:
Joint United Nations Programme on HIV and AIDS (UNAIDS)
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)
Other Organizations and NGOs:
Aga Khan Foundation (AKF)
Airports Council International (ACI)
Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere (CARE)
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)
Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor (Euro-Med Monitor)
Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics (FIND)
Geneva Call
IC Volunteers (ICV)
International AIDS Society
International Baccalaureate (IB)
International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN)
International Commission of Jurists (ICJ)
International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association (ILGA World)
International Road Transport Union (IRU)
International Union Against Cancer (UICC)
Internet Governance Forum (IGF)
Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU)
Lutheran World Federation (LWF)
Mandat International (MI)
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC)
Quaker United Nations Office (QUNO)
UN Watch
World Council of Churches (WCC)
World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)
World Economic Forum (WEF)
World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA)
World Heart Federation (WHF)
World Jewish Congress (WJC)
World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM)
World Student Christian Federation (WSCF)
World Trade Organization (WTO)
YMCA, the World Alliance of YMCAs
Youth With A Mission (YWAM)
Pergamon
List of international organizations based in Geneva From Wikipedia
Obviously I am not claiming all of these organizations are evil. Many are great businesses with purely humanitarian intentions. I also feel only the top 10 to 15% of management of some organizations I marked in red, have very evil intentions at the head that I am aware of. You may of course have a very different opinion than I do, which is just fine. The vast majority of businesses (probably 75% or more), have good workers who are just ordinarily good people. Others of the workers may be unaware of any evil intentions whatsoever with their leaders. I simply believe if you have an evil company, it is usually the leaders on top, not everyone.
In my opinion it is like our FBI and CIA today. I believe the top 10-15% of each organization have been infiltrated and are doing great evil. I believe the vast majority or each agency are good agents who are doing their job to protect us.
I have highlighted in red the organizations I have studied and looked into their top organizational leaders, or their efforts or business models, that I disagree greatly with, and I have personally found may of these as possible evil organizations that we need to be careful about. It certainly seems too much of a coincidence that so many of these organizations I have problems with, are in the same general location.
My greatest concern is what the bible says, “Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth.” Rev. 2. Antipas was slain in the Switzerland area, and today seems like so many bad organizations are there. Money is power and I ask you where did these 33 organizations get all of their money? Taxpayers, Theft, Donations, Control, or just evil? It seems very reasonable to me.
Nicolaitans Band
Smith’s Bible Dictionary – Nicolaitans
Nicolaitans (followers of Nicolas ), a sect mentioned in ( Revelation 2:6 Revelation 2:15 ) whose deeds were strongly condemned. They may have been identical with those who held the doctrine of Balaam. They seem to have held that it was lawful to eat things sacrificed to idols, and to commit fornication, in opposition to the decree of the Church rendered in ( Acts 15:20 Acts 15:29 )
The teachers of the Church branded them with a name which expressed their true character. The men who did and taught such things were followers of Balaam. ( 2 Peter 2:15 ; Jude 1:11 ) They, like the false prophet of Pethor, united brave words with evil deeds. In a time of persecution, when the eating or not eating of things sacrificed to idols was more than ever a crucial test of faithfulness, they persuaded men more than ever that was a thing indifferent. ( Revelation 2:13 Revelation 2:14 )
This was bad enough, but there was a yet worse evil. Mingling themselves in the orgies of idolatrous feasts, they brought the impurities of those feasts into the meetings of the Christian Church. And all this was done, it must be remembered not simply as an indulgence of appetite: but as a part of a system, supported by a “doctrine,” accompanied by the boast of a prophetic illumination, ( 2 Peter 2:1 )
It confirms the view which has been taken of their character to find that stress is laid in the first instance on the “deeds” of the Nicolaitans. To hate those deeds is a sign of life in a Church that otherwise is weak and faithless. ( Revelation 2:6 ) To tolerate them is well nigh to forfeit the glory of having been faithful under persecution. ( Revelation 2:14Revelation 2:15 )
D&C Warning
D&C 117:10 “Let my servant William Marks be faithful over a few things, and he shall be a ruler over many. Let him preside in the midst of my people in the city of Far West, and let him be blessed with the blessings of my people.
11 Let my servant Newel K. Whitney be ashamed of the Nicolaitane band and of all their secret abominations, and of all his littleness of soul before me, saith the Lord, and come up to the land of Adam-ondi-Ahman, and be a bishop unto my people, saith the Lord, not in name but in deed, saith the Lord.”
7 Churches of Revelation
I had never heard of the Nicolaitans until recently. The above scripture was a mystery for me, however, any student of the book of Revelations, should know who the Nicolaitans are.
Persecutors of the 7 Churches
“1 Unto the of the church of Ephesus ; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks;
2 I thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou hast tried them which say they are , and are not, and hast found them liars…
6 But this thou hast, that thou hatest the deeds of the , which I also hate…
8 And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive;
9 I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan.
10 Fear none of those things which thou shalt : behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be ; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto , and I will thee a of life.
11 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; He that overcometh shall not be hurt of the second .
12 And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things saith he which hath the sharp with two edges;
13 I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan’s seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful , who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth.
14 But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of , who taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit .
15 So hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which thing I hate.
16 Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth.
17 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that will I give to eat of the hidden , and will give him a , and in the stone a new written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it.
18 And unto the of the church in write; These things saith the Son of God, who hath his like unto a flame of fire, and his feet are like fine brass;
19 I know thy works, and charity, and , and faith, and thy patience, and thy works; and the last to be more than the first.
20 Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee, because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel, which calleth herself a prophetess, to teach and to seduce my servants to commit fornication, and to eat things sacrificed unto idols.
21 And I gave her space to repent of her fornication; and she repented not.
22 Behold, I will cast her a bed, and them that commit with her into great tribulation, except they repent of their deeds.
23 And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which the : and I will give unto every one of you according to your works.” Rev Chapter 2:
Herod Antipas
The only Antipas known outside Revelation 2:13 is Herod Antipas, a first century ruler of Galilee and Perea, and son of Herod the Great. Following from his father, Herod Antipas was probably at least nominally a Jew and thus could be described as a faithful witness (‘martyr’) by a Jewish author who may have written material later incorporated into Revelation. Against this is that Herod Antipas could not have died in Pergamos.
Antipas was either an otherwise unknown martyr, or a representation of all of the faithful Christians who were willing to stand ‘against all’, as the name means, against Satan. https://www.answers.com/religious-studies/Who_was_Antipas_in_Revelation
The LDS bible dictionary defines the Nicolaitans: An Antinomian sect in Asia Minor that claimed license for sensual sin. So, what do the Nicolaitans have to do with Far West, Missouri and with Newel K. Whitney?
NICOLAITANS
nik-o-la’-i-tanz Nikolaitai):
1. The Sect:
A sect or party of evil influence in early Christianity, especially in the 7 churches of Asia. Their doctrine was similar to that of Balaam, “who taught Balak to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed to idols, and to commit fornication” (Revelation 2:14,15). Their practices were strongly condemned by John, who praised the church in Ephesus for “hating their works” (Revelation 2:6), and blamed the church in Pergamum for accepting in some measure their teaching (Revelation 2:15). Except that reference is probably made to their influence in the church at Thyatira also, where their leader was “the woman Jezebel, who calleth herself a prophetess” (Revelation 2:20; compare Revelation 2:14), no further direct information regarding them is given in Scripture.
2. References:
Reference to them is frequent in post-apostolic literature. According to Irenaeus (Adv. Haer., i.26,3; iii.10,7), followed by Hippolytus (Philos., vii.36), they were founded by Nicolaus, the proselyte of Antioch, who was one of the seven chosen to serve at the tables (Acts 6:5). Irenaeus, as also Clement of Alexandria (Strom., ii.20), Tertullian and others, unite in condemning their practices in terms similar to those of John; and reference is also made to their Gnostic tendencies. In explanation of the apparent incongruity of such an immoral sect being founded by one of “good report, full of the Spirit and of wisdom” (compare Acts 6:3), Simcox argues that their lapse may have been due to reaction from original principles of a too rigid asceticism. A theory, started in comparatively modern times, and based in part on the similarity of meaning of the Greek “Nikolaus,” and the Hebrew “Balaam,” puts forward the view that the two sects referred to under these names were in reality identical. Yet if this were so, it would not have been necessary for John to designate them separately.
3. Nicolaitan Controversy:
The problem underlying the Nicolaitan controversy, though so little direct mention is made of it in Scripture, was in reality most important, and concerned the whole relation of Christianity to paganism and its usages. The Nicolaitans disobeyed the command issued to the Gentile churches, by the apostolic council held at Jerusalem in 49-50 AD, that they should refrain from the eating of “things sacrificed to idols” (Acts 15:29). Such a restriction, though seemingly hard, in that it prevented the Christian communities from joining in public festivals, and so brought upon them suspicion and dislike, was yet necessary to prevent a return to a pagan laxity of morals. To this danger the Nicolaitans were themselves a glaring witness, and therefore John was justified in condemning them. In writing to the Corinthians, Paul gives warning against the same evil practices, basing his arguments on consideration for the weaker brethren (compare 1Co 8).
LITERATURE.
Simcox, “Revelation” in the Cambridge Bible; H. Cowan in Hastings, Dictionary of the Bible (five volumes), article “Nicolaitans”; H.B. Swete, The Apocalypse of John, lxx, 27, 28, 37.
C. M. Kerr https://www.biblestudytools.com/dictionary/nicolaitans/
Who Were the Nicolaitans, And What Was Their Doctrine and Deeds?
“Have you ever wondered who the “Nicolaitans” were, mentioned in the book of Revelation? Whoever they were, Jesus loathed their doctrine and hated their deeds. Let’s delve into this subject today to see if we can ascertain the identity of this group. What was their damnable doctrine? What deeds were they committing that elicited such a strong reaction from Jesus?
Let’s begin in Revelation 2:6, where Jesus told the church of Ephesus, “But this thou hast [in your favor], that thou hatest the deeds of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate.”
Jesus was proud of the church of Ephesus for their “hatred” of the deeds of the Nicolaitans, which He also “hated.” The word “hate” is a strong word, so let’s see exactly what it means. It comes from the Greek word miseo, which means to hate, to abhor, or to find utterly repulsive. It describes a person who has a deep-seated animosity, who is antagonistic to something he finds to be completely objectionable. He not only loathes that object, but rejects it entirely. This is not just a case of dislike; it is a case of actual hatred.
The thing Jesus hated about them was their “deeds.” The word “deeds” is the Greek word erga, which means works. However, this word is so all-encompassing that it pictures all the deeds and behavior of the Nicolaitans — including their actions,beliefs, conduct, and everything else connected to them.
The name “Nicolaitans” is derived from the Greek word nikolaos, a compound of the words nikos and laos. The word nikos is the Greek word that means to conquer or to subdue. The word laos is the Greek word for the people. It is also where we get the word laity. When these two words are compounded into one, they form the name Nicolas, which literally means one who conquers and subdues the people. It seems to suggest that the Nicolaitans were somehow conquering and subduing the people.
Ireneus and Hippolytus, two leaders in the Early Church who recorded many of the events that occurred in the earliest recorded days of Church history, said the Nicolaitans were the spiritual descendants of Nicolas of Antioch, who had been ordained as a deacon in Acts 6:5. That verse says, “And the saying pleased the whole multitude: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch.”
We know quite a lot of information about some of these men who were chosen to be the first deacons, whereas little is known of others. For instance, we know that the chief criteria for their selection was that they were men “…of honest report, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom…”(v. 3). Once they had been chosen, they were presented by the people to the apostles, who laid hands on them, installing and officially ordaining them into the deaconate.
Stephen
Like the other men, Stephen was of good report, filled with the Holy Spirit and wisdom. However, Acts 6:5 makes a remark about Stephen that is unique only to him. It says that he was “…a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost….” This stronger level of faith may have been a contributing factor to the development recorded in Acts 6:8: “And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people.”
Stephen was a God-called evangelist, and he was later privileged to be the first martyr in the history of the Church — killed at the order of Saul of Tarsus, who later became known as the apostle Paul (see Acts 7:58-8:1). The deaconate ministry was vital proving ground to prepare Stephen for the fivefold office of the evangelist. The name Stephen is from the Greek word stephanos, and it means crown. This is worth noting, for he was the first to receive a martyr’s crown.
Philip
Philip was ordained with the other six original deacons. However, Acts 21:8 informs us that Philip later stepped in the ministry of the evangelist. He had four daughters who prophesied (v. 9). Just as the deaconate was training and proving ground for Stephen to step into the office of the evangelist, it was also Philip’s school of ministry to prepare him for evangelistic ministry. The name Philip means lover of horses. This name often symbolized a person who ran with swiftness, as does a horse — a fitting name for a New Testament evangelist who ran swiftly to carry the Gospel message.
Prochorus
Very little is known about this member of the original deaconate. His name, Prochorus, is a compound of the Greek words pro and chorus. The word pro means before or in front of, as with the position of a leader. The word “chorus” is the old Greek word for the dance and is where we get the word choreography. There is a strong implication that this was a nickname, given to this man because he had been the foremost leader of dance in some school, theater, or musical performance. There is no substantiation for this idea, but his name seems to give credence to the possibility.
Nicanor
This unknown brother was found to be of good report, filled with the Holy Spirit and wisdom. Other than this, nothing is known of him. He is never mentioned again in the New Testament after Acts chapter 6. His name, Nicanor, means conqueror.
Timon
Like Nicanor mentioned above, Timon was known to be of good report, filled with the Holy Spirit and wisdom. Nothing more is known of him outside of Acts chapter 6. His name means honorable or of great value.
Parmenas
We know nothing more of Parmenas other than what is mentioned here in Acts chapter 6. His name is a compound of the words para and meno — the word para meaning alongside and meno meaning to remain or to abide. Compounded together, his name came to mean one who sticks alongside and conveyed the idea of one who is devoted, loyal, and faithful.
Nicolas
Acts 6:5 tells us that this Nicolas was “a proselyte of Antioch.” The fact that he was a proselyte tells us that he was not born a Jew but had converted from paganism to Judaism. Then he experienced a second conversion, this time turning from Judaism to Christianity. From this information, we know these facts about Nicolas of Antioch:
- He came from paganism and had deep pagan roots, very much unlike the other six deacons who came from a pure Hebrew line. Nicolas’ pagan background meant that he had previously been immersed in the activities of the occult.
- He was not afraid of taking an opposing position, evidenced by his ability to change religions twice. Converting to Judaism would have estranged him from his pagan family and friends. It would seem to indicate that he was not impressed or concerned about the opinions of other people.
- He was a free thinker and very open to embracing new ideas and concepts. Judaism was very different from the pagan and occult world in which he had been raised. For him to shift from paganism to Judaism reveals that he was very liberal in his thinking, for most pagans were offended by Judaism. He was obviously not afraid to entertain or embrace new ways of thinking.
- When he converted to Christ, it was at least the second time he had converted from one religion to another. We don’t know if, or how many times, he shifted from one form of paganism to another before he became a Jewish proselyte. His ability to easily change religious “hats” implies that he was not afraid to switch direction in midstream and go a totally different direction.
According to the writings of the Early Church leaders, Nicolas taught a doctrine of compromise, implying that total separation between Christianity and the practice of occult paganism was not essential. From Early Church records, it seems apparent that this Nicolas of Antioch was so immersed in occultism, Judaism, and Christianity that he had a stomach for all of it. He had no problem intermingling these belief systems in various concoctions and saw no reason why believers couldn’t continue to fellowship with those still immersed in the black magic of the Roman empire and its countless mystery cults.
Occultism was a major force that warred against the Early Church. In Ephesus, the primary pagan religion was the worship of Diana (Artemis). There were many other forms of idolatry in Ephesus, but this was the primary object of occult worship in that city. In the city of Pergamos, there were numerous dark and sinister forms of occultism, causing Pergamos to be one of the most wicked cities in the history of the ancient world. In both of these cities, believers were lambasted and persecuted fiercely by adherents of pagan religions, forced to contend with paganism on a level far beyond all other cities.
It was very hard for believers to live separately from all the activities of paganism because paganism and its religions were the center of life in these cities. Slipping in and out of paganism would have been very easy for young or weak believers to do since most of their families and friends were still pagans. A converted Gentile would have found it very difficult to stay away from all pagan influence.
It is significant that the “deeds” and “doctrines” of the Nicolaitans are only mentioned in connection with the churches in these two occultic and pagan cities. It seems that the “doctrine” of the Nicolaitans was that it was all right to have one foot in both worlds and that one needn’t be so strict about separation from the world in order to be a Christian. This, in fact, was the “doctrine” of the Nicolaitans that Jesus “hated.” It led to a weak version of Christianity that was without power and without conviction — a defeated, worldly type of Christianity.
Nicolas’ deep roots in paganism may have produced in him a tolerance for occultism and paganism. Growing up in this perverted spiritual environment may have caused him to view these belief systems as not so damaging or dangerous. This wrong perception would have resulted in a very liberal viewpoint that encouraged people to stay connected to the world. This is what numerous Bible scholars believe about the Nicolaitans.
This kind of teaching would result in nothing but total defeat for its followers. When believers allow sin and compromise to be in their lives, it drains away the power in the work of the Cross and the power of the Spirit that is resident in a believer’s life. This is the reason the name Nicolas is so vital to this discussion. The evil fruit of Nicolas’ “doctrine” encouraged worldly participation, leading people to indulge in sin and a lowered godly standard. In this way he literally conquered the people.
God wants to make sure we understand the doctrine the Nicolaitans taught, so Balaam’s actions are given as an example of their doctrine and actions. Revelation 2:14,15 says, “But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication. So hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which thing I hate.”
When Balaam could not successfully curse the people of God, he used another method to destroy them. He seduced them into unbridled, sensual living by dangling the prostitutes of Moab before the men of Israel. Numbers 25:1-3 tells us, “And Israel abode in Shittim, and the people began to commit whoredom with the daughters of Moab. And they [the daughters of Moab] called the people [the men of Israel] unto the sacrifices of their gods: and the people [the men of Israel] did eat, and bowed down to their gods. And Israel joined himself unto Baal-peor….”
Just as the men of Israel compromised themselves with the world and false religions, now the “doctrine” of the Nicolaitans was encouraging compromise. As you are well aware, compromise with the world always results in a weakened and powerless form of Christianity. This was the reason Jesus “hated” the “doctrine” and the “deeds” of the Nicolaitans.” Source
