Stone Choir

The truth does not fear examination. That which is true will hold up under scrutiny. As Christians, we are beholden to believe the truth — no matter how unpopular or unpleasant. Today, we examine one of the foundational myths (read: lies) of the modern world. Virtually all of the evils we see around us today can trace their genesis to the era covered by this episode. This episode may make you uncomfortable, but the truth is worth the cost. The truth will set you free. Subscribe to the podcast here. Show Notes How many died at Auschwitz? See Also American Pravda: Understanding World War II American Pravda: Holocaust Denial You Gentiles by Maurice Samuel [Archive.org] Germany Must Perish by Theodore Kaufman [Archive.org] A Last Appeal To Reason [Archive.org] Europa the Last Battle [Video] The production quality of this video is somewhat shaky, but the information presented is accurate (and readily verifiable). Further Reading Typhus [Wikipedia] Parental Warnings This episode includes frank discussion of war and some of the things that happen during war (e.g., rape, murder). Additionally, the entire topic of this episode is the Holocaust, which is something you should discuss with your children, but you may not want this episode to be their introduction.

Christians must be ready — in season and out of season — to speak the truth. We are not Christians only some of the time, and Christianity, unlike Islam, has no provision for dissimulation — you may not feign to be something other than Christian for the sake of convenience or even safety. Even at risk of life or limb or honor, the Christian must boldly proclaim Christ and Him crucified. This duty to speak the truth pertains not only to matters of the Christian religion, but also to all other matters. It is not the (perhaps uncharitable formulation of the) Kantian conception of truth — that one must never tell a falsehood of any kind —, but rather a duty to speak the truth when and where the truth is demanded. For instance, the 8th Commandment prohibits us from bearing false witness against our neighbor, and this duty does not terminate upon that neighbor’s death. The Christian is a Christian at all times and in all things. As Christians, we are to forgive our personal enemies (inimicus), but this does not mean that we have no political or religious enemies (hostis) — for those who are enemies of God are enemies of all Christians. It is the duty, in fact, of Christians to oppose the enemies of God and His Church. And so, in today’s episode, we continue our series on the Jews. Subscribe to the podcast here. Show Notes “Ancient Jewish History: Banking & Bankers” Prior Stone Choir episode discussing usury beginning at the 51m50s mark. Confident.Faith daily lectionary readings See Also “Marranos, Conversos, Anusim, & New Christians” Further Reading The Jewish Revolutionary Spirit — E. Michael Jones “Why Did Russian Jews Support the Bolshevik Revolution?” “The Jews Who Dreamed of Utopia” Parental Warnings None.

For you suffered the same things from your own countrymen as they did from the Jews, who killed both the Lord Jesus and the prophets, and drove us out, and displease God and oppose all mankind by hindering us from speaking to the Gentiles that they might be saved—so as always to fill up the measure of their sins. But wrath has come upon them at last! — 1 Thessalonians 2:14b–16 (ESV) Over a course of millennia, the Jewish people have shown a pattern of behavior (one that continues to this day) that has brought them into near-constant conflict with their neighbors. Many of our Christian forefathers have commented on this matter (e.g., John Chrysostom, Martin Luther, Paul). It is not inappropriate for Christians to ask questions about the Jews, about their behavior, and about their actions down through history. In this episode, we examine the history of the Jewish people from just after the time of Christ until just before the Enlightenment. It is in the annals of history that the Jews have proven themselves to be, in the words of Scripture, ‘enemies of all mankind’ who ‘displease God’. Not idly does Christ speak of them as the Synagogue of Satan (n.b., the words He chose). Christians need not fear the truth, no matter how unpopular (or, in some cases, illegal) it may be. Again, the words of Christ: “And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell.” (Matthew 10:28 [ESV]). Subscribe to the podcast here. Show Notes Not Conformed: “Witchful Thinking” St. Simon of Trent [Wikipedia] “Did God Prevent the Rebuilding of the Jewish Temple?” See Also St. John Chrysostom: Homilies against the Jews Further Reading The Complete List of the 1030 Jewish Expulsions in Human History On the Jews and Their Lies I am not aware of a full English translation that is available as a PDF. If you read German, the original is, of course, available (cf. Vom Schem Hamphoras). Parental Warnings We briefly touch on the occult in this episode.

Dive into the intricate distinctions between 'Hebrew', 'Jew', and 'Israelite' and why understanding these terms is crucial for Christians. Explore the rich history of Jewish identity and the evolution of biblical texts, including the notable differences between the Masoretic and Septuagint versions. Delve into the complexities of Jesus' crucifixion and the accountability of various figures involved. Gain insight into traditional Jewish prayers and their impact on interfaith relations, as well as the enduring legacy of Jewish perseverance through tumultuous times.

Last week, we explored the ‘theology’ of Michael ‘Martin Luther’ King; this week, we explore his politics, with a focus on the men and women with whom he surrounded himself. Birds of a feather flock together, and Michael King spent his life surrounded by truly wicked men, many of them Communists. As Christians, we must learn to avoid the trees that produce poisonous fruit, and there can be no doubt what kind of tree Michael King — and the larger ‘civil rights’ movement — was. Subscribe to the podcast here. Show Notes Selma to Montgomery Marches [Wikipedia] Read through this article and ignore the editorializing — see if these ‘marches’ sound peaceful to you.n Selma to Montgomery March [King Institute at Stanford] Same as above: See if this sounds peaceful to you. Translation: 'Strengthen the ranks of the International Red Aid! : Let's snatch eight innocent black youths from the hands of the American bourgeoisie!' See Also Further Readingn "The troubling legacy of Martin Luther King” by David Garrow Parental WarningsnThere is some blunt discussion of sex crimes in this episode and mention of prostitution.

This discussion challenges the widely held belief that Martin Luther King Jr. was a devout Christian. It delves into his writings to reveal inconsistencies with orthodox Christian beliefs, such as his doubts about Jesus’ divinity. The narrative explores the evolution of his theology, questioning the validity of his faith as a genuine expression of Christianity. Attention is also given to theological debates, the concept of original sin, and the implications of his controversial interpretations on modern religious thought.

In this episode, we go through the timeline of what has transpired since the LCMS — largely at the behest of Matthew Harrison — published the so-called “Annotated Large Catechism”. The behavior of Synod has been anything but Christian, and wicked deeds should be exposed to the light of day. Satan is on the move, and far too many men in collars are far too willing to do his bidding. Subscribe to the podcast here. Show Notes “The New Large Catechism of the LC-MS stream” “The Apostasy of Missouri” Article includes ‘complaint’ letter from Ben Meyer, Daniel Ross, and Erik Johnson, video of interaction with police, and video of Maanum’s (first) announcement. “The Book of Concord Will Endure” Lutherans for Racial Justice [archive link] Bios for Matthew Gonzalez and Joshua Salzberg [archive link] “He Believes Hitler Went to Heaven — and Wants to Take Over the Lutheran Church” [archive link] https://twitter.com/CoreyJMahler/status/1616490061377175573?s=20 https://twitter.com/CoreyJMahler/status/1616581582612987906?s=20 See Also 1st Thread from Ryan Turnipseed [Twitter] 2nd Thread from Ryan Turnipseed [Twitter] "Talking Heads: On Headship, Teaching, and Women in the Church” “Against the Antichrist" “Statement on the death of George Floyd and the ensuing riots” [archive link] “Letter to President Harrison of the LCMS” Contrast Harrison’s Response to the Terrorist Attack in Waukesha [This is not actually a link because he said nothing about it.] “Waukesha: One Year Later” Further Reading "‘In All Things’: 20,000 attend LCMS Youth Gathering” LCMS National Youth Gathering Kennedy v. Louisiana [Wikipedia] Warning: This fact pattern is deeply unpleasant. Lawrence v. Texas [Wikipedia] “Test of Pastoral Orthodoxy” This article is another reason some LCMS pastors are less than fond of me (Mahler). “Of Fools and Demons” A bit more about our adversaries. Parental Warnings This episode will probably not interest children, and some sensitive topics (including pedophilia and rape) are briefly discussed throughout. Errata At one point, I (Mahler) state that I handed the AALC a hard drive with information pertaining to Jordan Cooper, but I misspoke, because what I handed them was, in fact, a flash drive.

God is both transcendent — above all things — and immanent — pervading and sustaining all things. From the grand scale of galaxies down to the microscope scale of cells, molecules, and atoms, God is involved in everything in His Universe. Contrary to this reality, Deism would argue that God created the Universe and then stepped back to let it run — like a very complex clock. Deism has crept into both our culture and the Church over time. In the Church, Deism often takes the form of a semi-Gnostic denial of the flesh via a denial of the consequences of sin. Contrary to this, the Christian faith teaches that not only is God involved in all things, but also that there are temporal consequences of sin that are not removed, in many cases not even alleviated, by faith in Christ. The eternal consequences of sin are removed from the Christian by the blood of Christ, but the temporal consequences generally remain. A denial of temporal consequences is often tantamount to a denial of the flesh, which is a Gnostic denial of God. Right doctrine affirms both the flesh and the spirit, and God’s transcendent and immanent control over both. Subscribe to the podcast here. Show Notes Microchimerism [Wikipedia] Ceremonial Deism [Wikipedia] Issues, Etc. — 3412 “A Story of Adoption and Reconciliation – Mary Kruta and Deaconess Rose Adle” See Also “Forever Connected: The Lifelong Biological Consequences of Fetomaternal and Maternofetal Microchimerism” Jefferson ‘Bible’ [Wikipedia] Further Reading “Naturally acquired microchimerism: implications for transplantation outcome and novel methodologies for detection” “Male microchimerism in women without sons: quantitative assessment and correlation with pregnancy history” “Of Miracles” by David Hume [Wikipedia] PDF Microchimerism (ScienceDirect) Parental Warnings The second half of this episode contains a frank (and extended) discussion of sexual matters. You should discuss these issues with your children, but you may not want them to listen to this episode.

Curses and blessings are not always — or even usually — individual affairs. The sins of the fathers do, in fact, fall to their sons. A wicked generation can doom all those who follow, but a righteous generation can bestow blessings on children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. In this episode, we look at the nature of generations, how they are treated in Scripture, and what these things mean for us today. Subscribe to the podcast here. Show Notes See Also Bezmenov on Ideological Subversion longer version Further Reading Parental Warnings The introductory Old Testament reading mentions rape.

“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” Too many despair of finding solutions to the problems we face because they focus on the wrong things. We face grand problems, certainly, but those are largely not our concern, at least not our daily concern. The right focus for most men is the everyday — putting in an honest day’s work, being a good husband, and raising godly children. There is no immediate solution to every problem we face and no leader can resolve everything overnight. The Christian life is lived out in the small matters, even more than it is in the grand ones. We prove our faith with our works. The works, of course, do not save us, but they do naturally flow from a living faith. With regard to the kingdom of the left hand, we have a great deal of control and we should strive to make things better as we are able — plant trees, help your neighbor, think of the future. With regard to the Kingdom of the right hand, that outcome is in God’s hands, and we have no need to worry. “Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree.” — Martin Luther Subscribe to the podcast here. Show Notes See Also Further Reading Parental Warnings Some (not explicit) discussion of sexual matters.