We are aware of two realities. Conventional Reality is mostly made of press releases. They are carefully designed to benefit various special interests. We become aware of their true nature simply by examing what appears on media and figuring out who benefits by the press release.
All press releases benefit one or more groups dependent on getting money from taxpayers. They are easy to identify, once they’re looked for. With a little thought, the group or person who benefits from every article disseminated by print or electronic media can be easily seen. Associated Press “news” items are simple, and those who profit from their “news releases” are easily obvious.
When we like the news, what we like are the press releases we are seeing. What the undiscerning do not understand is that all news, except the occasional emergency, is made up of press releases. Emergencies, after an hour or two, are also turned into press releases to encourage funding for agencies involved.
Any time the news has a positive slant toward something, someone paid for it. Press releases rarely, if ever, appear for free because every press release influences cash flow. News always benefits someone on the other side. Most people think that Conventional Reality is real.
Some press releases are more permanent. Obelisk carvings last a long time. Most books and novels published by mainstream publishers with sales to public libraries are longer-term press releases for some favored point of view or another. Public school textbooks are largely comprised of mind-warping press releases for various special interests.
The Kingdom of God is different. The only press releases (news) about it, and us, are negative. Believers are routinely scorned, mocked, maligned, slandered, and brow-beaten by people who are costumed and scripted to appear believable, intelligent, and caring.
Welcome every opportunity to be scorned, mocked, maligned, slandered, and brow-beaten by those on the other side. If that happens to us because we’re right, we know we’re in The Kingdom. If it’s not happening to us, we should be bolder. The Holy Spirit (Holy Wireless Connector to us Catholic Fundamentalists) will give us courage, if we ask.
We should ask for that. Wisdom, too.
