Everything is always connected and is as it should
be. As such, if you are reading these
words, there is a reason… This disclaimer will accompany a series of essays in
the field of esoteric, occult, philosophic, and symbolic information, relevant
to the changing times that we are living through during the prophetic year of
2012…
Democracy and Monotheism; Where do These Ideas Stem From?
I always try to find a
quote that encapsulates an idea I am pondering at any given time. As I review this essay, I am also
re-examining the book The Secret History
of the World by Mark Booth. In his
book’s preface he writes, “By weaving together humanity’s mystical imaginings
about the origins of the cosmos, its history and future-magical stories of
creative gods and spirits, magi and adepts, of great historical characters
guided by the stars and inspired by angels- I try to show that there are
perhaps deeper, richer patterns in history than the economic and narrowly
political ones that conventional history allows, and that these patterns are
supernatural in the sense that they just would not be happening if science
explains everything there is.” My goals are similar with this series of essays,
where I try to piece together my research, connecting the pieces that I have
uncovered in my personal quest for truth.
When studying the
occult (which literally means hidden) philosophies and subject areas, it is
important to have a filter with all that is read. In fact, this is a good practice to adopt
with all the information you read. Follow your heart and discern what feels
true. The study of hidden information is
a field led by your intuition - take that which speaks as truth for you, and
leave behind that which does not serve you.
I hope that this series of essays aids the seeker and ignites the spark
for the person who lies at the precipice, with their arms open wide, about to
take the leap of the fool.
This series highlights
peculiar things in 3D (linear space-time occupied by all living things on Earth
and beyond). The more I research, the
more I see that things are not what they seem on the surface. Metaphorically, truth lies between the lines. I often think about whether we, as a
collective, are living a dream; as I write this piece I release a metaphorical
white rose into the ebb and flow of the universal connectivity (the collective
unconscious as termed by Carl Jung).
This article purposefully leaves many holes for further study. Dream, Love, Believe… ~JYN
Recently, the website Secrets in Plain Sight illuminated me on
the fact that Egypt seems to be of high importance to Western societies and
cultures, with ancient Egyptian symbols woven into modern and Masonic culture
(note: many believe that the masons are the architects behind our current
societal construct). Obelisks appear as
monuments at the Vatican, Washington, D.C. and London. Egyptian art is on display in the British
Museum and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC, where another obelisk also
sits in Central Park. In recent pop
culture, Madonna's Super Bowl performance was packed with Egyptian
symbolism. She presented herself as many
incarnations of the goddess, with definite nods to Isis and Hathor, including a
throne adorned with hieroglyphics.
What is at the root of
western culture’s fascination with Egyptian society? While reading Manly P. Hall’s book The Secret Destiny of America, it
brought up many questions for me.
Mainly, where does our idea of democracy stem from? What is the idea of democracy in a nation
that is so heavily rooted in perpetuating war?
Hall states that the Pharaoh Akhenaten is the father of democracy, and
that sacrificing his life and city led to the American democratic ideal. Written in 1944, Hall’s thesis states that
American democracy is part of a universal plan.
Given the current political climate and America’s political leaders
having a continued agenda that entails spreading democracy (even if that means
perpetuating war), his thesis poses an interesting theory. What is this universal
plan that Manly P. Hall refers to? The
plan is set forth as being good for all, but how is the “good for all”
determined?
Modern man is
experiencing an awakening, linked to our ancient past, and the myths that have
been embedded into the collective.
Historically, as society evolved it moved further away from ancient
myths and legends (polytheism), and toward the Bible becoming the predominant
spiritual text as monarchies and priesthoods fought for power and control. Many are now looking back at the ancient past
to discover their roots and for explanations about the origins of civilization.
The mystery schools of
the ancient philosophical scholar sought out the learned for initiation into
their sects, sometimes killing anyone who divulged their teachings, and
creating the sub-rosa atmosphere behind esoteric and occult teachings that
extends into present day. In The Secret History of the World, Booth
states, “Then in the third century the temples of the ancient world were closed
down as Christianity became the ruling religion of the Roman Empire. The danger of ‘proliferation’ was addressed
by declaring these secrets heretical, and trafficking in them continued to be a
capital offence. But as we shall see,
members of the ruling elite, including Church leaders, now began to form secret
societies. Behind closed doors they
continued to teach the old secrets.”
Religious history
tracks the change of matriarchal societies (goddess based cultures and
religions), where the divine feminine was celebrated to patriarchal monotheism.
Many mystery schools existed under the goddess influence. There was a shift in
consciousness (headed by patriarchy), which led to a single god at the heart of
monotheistic religions in modern times (the suppression of the divine
feminine). The suppression of the
feminine is why females are unable to serve within the priesthood of the
Catholic Church. Many truth seekers have
tracked how organized religion, when taken literally, is meant as a trap for
the masses. The mystery schools of the
past, and the secret societies of the present, are well aware of the truth,
which is encoded for those who have the eyes to see and the ears to hear,
according to the mythic Jesus.
Many of the founding
fathers, up to present day presidents, belong to secret societies. It is important that Americans begin to
discern the teachings that lie at the core of occult/esoteric philosophies
because these are the core teachings/secrets of freemasonry and other esoteric
orders which many of our leaders ascribe to. Perhaps understanding these
teachings will illuminate the hidden agenda of the US’s current rulers who have
memberships in secret societies like the Skull and Bones, which President Bush
joined during his college days at Yale.
Many of our political leaders attend secret ceremonies like Cremation of
Care, an annual ritual held in Northern California’s Bohemian Grove, where
attendees pay homage to their effigy: the owl (a predator able to see in the
dark, when others cannot).
Let’s look at the
definition of democracy in a Standard English dictionary, where Merriam Webster
states:
Democracy-
1a. government by the
people; especially; rule of the majority
1b. a government in
which the extreme power is vested in the people and exercised by them directly
or indirectly through a system of representations usually involving
periodically held free elections
2. A political unit
that has a democratic government
3. Capitalized: the
principles and policies of the Democratic Party in the United States
4. The common people
especially when constituting the source of political authority
5. The absence of
hereditary or arbitrary class distinctions or privileges
Second, let’s review a
definition of government according to dictionary.com: the political direction
and control exercised over the actions of the members, citizens, or inhabitants
of communities, societies, and states; direction of the affairs of the state,
community, etc.; political administration: Government is necessary to the
existence of civilized society.
Now back to our look at
the Pharaoh Akhenaten who has been put before us as the creator of democracy
according to Hall. Akhenaten is also
credited with the start of monotheism because under his rule the focus in Egypt
shifted to the worship of the sun (the cult of Aton), away from the many gods
that the Amun priesthood (those who held power in ancient Egypt) worshipped.
Ahmed Osman gives a historical recount on Akhenaten during his Red Ice Radio
interview on 10/12/11. Osman has been
looking at the links between Christianity and Egypt for the last 20 years,
correlating the archeological records of Egypt with biblical accounts. Through his research he has concluded that
Moses (which in ancient Egypt meant the son or successor of the heir) is in
fact also Pharaoh Akhenaten, and that this divide between Aton and Amun was
really about the balance of power; with Akhenaten asserting his authority over
the Amun priests when he shifted worship from Amun (many gods) to Aton (sun
worship).
Akhenaten is the son of
Amenhotep III and Queen Tighe, but she was not his first wife. Yet, she was the favored wife of this
Pharaoh. Akhenaten was originally known as Amenhotep IV. In Egypt, ruler-ship went through the female
line during the holy marriage of the Pharaoh to his first wife. Therefore, when Amenhotep IV went before the
priests of Amun for their blessing to take over the throne after his father’s
death, he was rejected because he was not destined to rule according to
Egyptian laws for passing on royal lineage.
As a result, Amenhotep IV assumed the name Akhenaten, rejected the
priests of Amun (and their many gods), and stated that the one true god is Aton
(the light). By shifting the people’s
worship of many gods to the one god of the sun, Akhenaten was diminishing the
rule of the priestly class. He then proceeded to build the city of Amarna and
rule there for 10 years. According to
Osman, it is historically written that Akhenaten dies, but in fact this is not
true. Instead he gave up power, fled to
Sinai, and assumed the name Moses.
In myth the Abrahamic
religions began when Abraham started to hear the voice of God, and began
spreading the word to his fellow man that they should abandon their Pagan idols
and start following the voice of the one lord.
As monotheism developed, ministers and priests took on the job of
translating the word of God (left to them in the Bible) to the masses. Ahmed Osman states that Abraham is the start
of God without an image, and that Akhenaten is responsible for coming up with
the idea of a universal god for everyone.
Reflection on Akhenaten
in ancient Egypt suggests that monotheism can in fact be traced to the cult of
Aton which was the start of the sun cults to which Christianity can be linked. Hence,
the Christian veneration of the solar cross, rather than Abraham in Sumerian
culture. Also, the concept of monotheism
was directly related to the ruler, the Pharaoh Akhenaten, trying to diminish
the power of the priestly class.
Akhenaten has become a mythic figure in modern times as the husband to
his famed Queen Nefertiti; he has been credited as the first civilized ruler of
the ancient world.
This perhaps is why
Manly P. Hall gives Akhenaten credit for starting the democratic ideal, which
would later lay the blueprint for America.
Hall states that the ancient world (Egypt, Greece, and China) was well
aware of America, and had even sent ships to explore the nation’s lands prior
to Columbus and his fleet, which have historically been credited with
discovering the New World in 1492.
According to Hall, the lands of America were mapped out and put aside
for a democratic experiment/program as far back as the time of Akhenaten. Perhaps this explains America and England’s
obsession with Egypt and its symbols since Hall is crediting Egypt with being
the seed of democracy, and perhaps Akhenaten spear -headed the shift of
society/civilization in the direction of patriarchy.
The cycles of history
always hold unbelievable synchronicities!
This piggybacks on the concept of America operating an empire under the
blueprint of democracy, which Hall has stated is part of a universal plan,
trying to spread power and influence throughout the world. The United Stated joined forces with France
and participated in Libyan air-raids on March 19, 2011. This date is of great importance in the
ancient Egyptian world, and for the ancients in general, because this is the
traditional New Year – the vernal equinox, when night and day are in perfect
balance, and we have entered into the rebirth and renewal of spring in the
northern hemisphere.
In 2011, this date also
marked the Jewish festival of Purim, which is linked to the ancient goddess
Esther (also another name for the pop icon Madonna). Coincidentally, this was also the date of the
second Bush’s invasion of Iraq a decade earlier. The Libyan uprisings were part of Arab
Spring, which coincided with the successful overthrowing of Mubarak in Egypt
during his 30th year in office. An
interview with Barbara Hand Clow on Red Ice Radio (3/31/11) highlighted all of
the above coincidences, and the fact that in ancient Egypt, the 30th year of a
Pharaoh’s rule was marked with an important ceremony. Mubarak and the previous Egyptian president
Anwar Sadat were both taken out of their presidencies in their 30th year as
rulers, which has interesting historical parallels and one should wonder if
this was a coincidence.
In conclusion, looking
to the past really seems to illuminate the events of modern day. Is it a coincidence that modern Egyptian
rulers seem to be in power for thirty years?
Can you imagine that the blueprint for the United States began as far
back as ancient Egyptian times? Have you
always been of the viewpoint that the ancients travelled the world and had
access to each other? As one essay ends,
questions continue to mount, and so another essay begins…
Bibliography
The
Secret Destiny of the World by Mark Booth
The
Secret Destiny of America by Manly P. Hall
Red Ice Interviews
Ahmed Osman on October 12, 2011
Barbara Hand Clow on March 31, 2011
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