Oxymoronic Signs: Prehistoric Humans & Jewish Atheists :: By Wilfred Hahn

One of the more widely used terms that this writer often encounters is “hunter-gatherers.” It is a name that applies to the sociologic evolution of mankind. A long way back—even millions of years ago apparently—homo sapiens lived like animals. Originally, they did not plant gardens or store food. Rather, in their loincloths, they ate what they found and holed up in caves. They were unreasoning but, nevertheless, somehow advanced up the evolutionary ladder to reach the modern, sophisticated state of humanhood and its societies today.

But, please wait. None of the statements made in the previous paragraphs are actually based on proven facts. They are mostly conjecture … fanciful thinking. Yet, the phrase “hunter-gatherer” is encountered virtually everywhere and is widely accepted as fact. It is a popular view that is assumed to be true and rarely debated.

The ideas of sociologic evolution, to no surprise, are based on the same lies as evolutionary theory today. None of its major assumptions have been proven; often, in fact, they are actually scientifically disproven. This very same phenomenon applies to the field of anthropology—again, lots of fanciful theories but no complete proofs. Most scholars in these evolution-related fields of study tilt at windmills, striving to ignore and/or disprove Creation and the existence of God.

Consider this typical “stock” explanation of “hunter-gatherer” on the website of the widely watched History Channel:

“Hunter-gatherers were prehistoric nomadic groups that harnessed the use of fire, developed intricate knowledge of plant life, and refined technology for hunting and domestic purposes as they spread from Africa to Asia, Europe and beyond. From African hominins of 2 million years ago to modern-day Homo sapiens, the evolution of humans can be traced through what the hunter-gatherers left behind—tools and settlements that teach us about the hunter-gatherer diet and way of life of early humans.”

And here is an expansive quote about hunter-gatherers from Wikipedia:

“Hunting and gathering was humanity’s original and most enduring successful adaptation in the natural world, occupying at least 90 percent of human history.”

These statements are presented with authority and deemed certain. Yet again, all of these perspectives are not proven facts. Far from it. As the case may be, modern evolutionary theory claims to be scientific, we are told, but in reality, it is mostly myth.

Why is this important? It is key to note that these anthropological statements connect to “Social Evolutionism,” this being the accepted narrative of a ladder of stages progressing from “savagery” through “barbarism” to modern civilization.

Refreshing Perspectives

Given the gross miscarriage of facts and truths in the current field of Evolutionary Sociology, we were elated to read an important new work in this area. We refer here to The Dawn of Everything: A New History of Humanity (David Graeber & David Wengrow).

The book’s two authors—one a highly respected Assyriologist (David Graeber), the other a high-profile archaeologist/anthropologist (David Wengrow)—make some bold but refreshing statements. They argue that the classic model of human pre-history (i.e., the notion of the progression of “hunter-gatherers,” etc.), which has been widely accepted for over a century, isn’t supported by new archaeological and anthropological evidence.

At the outset, the book The Dawn of Everything appears to offer some bridges between evolutionist anthropologists and young-earth Creationists. If that were true, it would be exciting indeed. We do enjoy reading research proposed by secular scholars that moves their goalposts closer to Biblical positions. To be sure, the authors had no objective to defend Biblical perspectives. However, as it turns out, the authors nonetheless make some revealing acknowledgments and admissions.

For example, they argue that one can peer only so far back into history by uncovering beads and cranial fragments. There is not much narrative that one can extract from a single tooth found in an archaeological dig. Realistically, just how much will be learned about previous societies from such miniscule and incomplete remnants? Not much, say the authors. Yet, elaborate theories are spun to fill in the gaps of what is not known. To no surprise, of course, these imaginations comply with ‘a priori’ evolutionary perspectives.

The views of Wengrow and Graeber are refreshing, as already said. The timelines that these researchers found workable were between 10,000 and 25,000 years ago. Of course, as was noted, no effort was made to endorse the Biblical view of a 6,000-year-old earth. That was not their goal, especially so, given that they are atheists.

However, shocking to the anthropological community of researchers, the authors conclude that ancient civilizations were comprised of humans with the same sophistication and intelligence as exists today. There has not been any “sociological” evolutionary process at work … at least not within the last 25,000 years. And, before that time, there is no evidence found to support any view at all in their view. As already said, “shocking.”

To give credit where due, it is mentioned that Claude Levi-Strauss, a well-known anthropologist of the mid-twentieth century, was one of the very few to take seriously the idea that early humans were our intellectual equals today.

To conclude, not only were the timelines adopted by the authors much shorter than what is the general consensus among pro-evolutionary researchers, but also, they concluded that “ancient man” (who purportedly lived as much as millions of years before) was much more sophisticated than is believed. They were not cavemen nor unreasoning beasts … nor were all societies solely comprised of the “hunter-gatherers” referenced earlier. No doubt, there did exist some hunter-gatherers… as continues to this day! However, one would not, therefore, conclude that the entire world lives this way today. Likewise, this would have been the case thousands of years ago.

Interesting Olive Tree Marker

When did agricultural-based societies occur on earth—thousands of years ago, or perhaps millions? Consider a recent discovery that leads to the conclusion that olive trees were first domesticated in the Jordan Valley 7,000 years ago. Since olive trees did not naturally grow there, the researchers reasoned that they must have been planted by humans. The leader of the study, Dr. Dafna Langgut, stated that this is the earliest evidence of the olive’s domestication anywhere in the world (Science Daily, June 16, 2022).

This discovery raises some inconvenient facts for evolutionary anthropologists, as they have trapped themselves with the ‘a priori’ view that “hunter-gatherers” lived a long time ago … even millions of years ago. Directly contrary to this, there now is evidence that domestication did not take place any earlier. This archaeological finding greatly shortens the historical timeline … surreptitiously closing in on the time span of the “Young Earth” view.

When Atheists Support the Biblical View

As already observed, most archaeologists, anthropologists, Assyriologists, and a host of other specialists must resort to fantasy when seeking support for their long-dated theories.

Why? One must note that these professionals are essentially mostly atheists. They deny metaphysical perspectives … most certainly Creationism. Therefore, they have open to them only atheism or agnosticism to support their worldview. Most certainly, they will be inclined to adapt their views to fit their evolutionary model (which is also unproven). Aligning these atheistic perspectives, it is assumed that social prehistory must, therefore, also fit into the evolutionary models.

It is remarkable the “faith” that these scholars exhibit in holding on to their faulty “existential” views. Sadly, most declared Christians who do have access to the Truth of the Bible do not have faith in their Scriptures.

Letting the Bible Speak

As already disclosed, it is always enjoyable to observe secular scholars inadvertently disproving unbiblical theories (e.g., evolution) that may have prevailed as “truth” for quite some time. For example, a recent scientific study thoroughly disproved the evolutionary theory that random genetic mutations provide novel code for genetic advances and natural selection. In layman’s terms, this says that accidental (or random) genetic mutations do not benefit genetic advances.

Mutations cannot … and do not … lead to creation of beneficial new genetic information. These findings may not change anyone’s mind about the veracity of Creation. Nevertheless, the scientist conducting this study at least allowed science to speak factually and literally.

Thoughts to Ponder

Reading The Dawn of Everything, we were struck by the preponderance of references to Jewish scholars. Jews, of course, have more often than not proven to be great and gifted scholars.

However, please ponder this: Why is it that the very recipients of the Scriptures—the Jews—are so often at the forefront of any agnostic theory or God-denying philosophy? At least one of the authors of The Dawn of Everything is Jewish—Graeber. (We were not able to confirm Mr. Wengrow’s ancestry.)

However, crucially, the writings of the two authors certainly imply that they are atheists. As mentioned in their book, the authors also reference a large number of researchers and scholars who are Jewish and endorse atheism.

One would think it natural that those who identify as Jewish would not be atheistic. This would seem a contradiction in terms—an oxymoron. Apparently not. By some estimates, more than 50% of identifying Jews are atheists. They do not believe that there is a God. Their “Jewishness” may be defined ethnically or culturally … but not as an adherent of Yahweh.

We appreciate good scholarship. However, no matter how highly regarded, if one does not have a fear of God and does not believe that He exists, one is a fool. So the Bible says … no matter that one might be an academic of great renown. “The fool says in his heart, ‘There is no God'” (Psalm 14:1a).

Says Paul, “[ …] The people of Israel. Theirs is the adoption to sonship; theirs the divine glory, the covenants, the receiving of the law, the temple worship and the promises. Theirs are the patriarchs, and from them is traced the human ancestry of the Messiah, who is God over all, forever praised! Amen” (Romans 9:4-5).

What prophetic significance should be drawn from this incredible situation with today’s Jews? Could it really be possible that 50% or more of all declared Jews are atheists? Several surveys yield similar results.

Satan is certainly rapidly advancing his strategy to annihilate the Jews and prevent the return of Jesus Christ—the Messiah.

Wilfred J. Hahn is a global economist/strategist. Formerly a top-ranked global analyst, research director for a major Wall Street investment bank, and head of Canada’s largest global investment operation, his writings focus on the endtime roles of money, economics and globalization. He has been quoted around the world and his writings reproduced in numerous other publications and languages. His 2002 book The Endtime Money Snare: How to live free accurately anticipated and prepared its readers for the Global Financial Crisis. A following book, Global Financial Apocalypse Prophesied: Preserving true riches in an age of deception and trouble, looks further into the prophetic future.

Contact Wilfred at: staff@eternalvalue.com

 

The Present Age of the Big Lie :: By Wilfred Hahn

Over the decades and centuries, there have been many lethal encroachments upon Biblical truths and doctrines. Many, if not most, are still with us today. In fact, they are still with us because the lies have been systemized or the subject of long-established dogmas. People seem to believe that the more ancient and longstanding might be a belief or doctrine, the more venerable or truthful it is likely to be. This is absolutely wrong.

It is also believed that the bigger the lie, the less believable it will be. This view is also absolutely wrong. In fact, it is the big lies—the really huge lies—that are the most dangerous and alluring. The lies may be so big that they seem highly improbable. Yet, they are believed. One wonders how these false views and doctrines could even be accepted by both the gullible and scholars alike.

We observe that the most dangerous of lies are the big ones that seemingly are the most unbelievable. These are so big and repeated that they are no longer discernible to the masses.

Why are big lies so successful in attracting belief? And how is it that the most colossal and biggest lies are the most successful of all? Rulers and political strategists have understood this apparent human flaw, to be vulnerable to big lies and propaganda. If you are going to lie, make it a big lie. But how must one bring this about?

Thus was born the strategy of the “Big Lie.” Consider, for example, Adolf Hitler’s perspective, which was heavily influenced by Joseph Goebbels, the propaganda minister to the Nazi regime at that time.

Quoting Goebbels: “The most brilliant propagandist technique will yield no success unless one fundamental principle is borne in mind constantly. It must confine itself to a few points and repeat them over and over.” Elsewhere he further elaborates (and we again quote): “If you tell a lie big enough and keep repeating it, people will eventually come to believe it. The lie can be maintained only for such time as the State can shield the people from the political, economic and/or military consequences of the lie. It thus becomes vitally important for the State to use all of its powers to repress dissent, for the truth is the mortal enemy of the lie […].”

The Nazi regime was highly successful in its manipulations of truth. Historian Zachary Jonathan Jacobson describes its uses and successes in Nazi Germany: “Adolf Hitler first defined the Big Lie as a deviant tool wielded by Viennese Jews to discredit the Germans’ deportment in World War I. Yet, in tragically ironic fashion, it was Hitler and his Nazi regime that actually employed the mendacious strategy. In an effort to rewrite history and blame European Jews for Germany’s defeat in World War I, Hitler and his propaganda minister accused them of profiting from the war, consorting with foreign powers, and ‘war shirking’ (avoiding conscription).

“Nazi fascism hinged on creating one streamlined, overarching lie. […] The Nazis built an ideology on a fiction, the notion that Germany’s defeat in World War I could be avenged (and reversed) by purging the German population of those purportedly responsible: the Jews.

“Jews, Hitler contended, were the weak underbelly of the Weimar state that exposed the loyal and true German population to catastrophic collapse. To sell this narrative, Joseph Goebbels insisted ‘all effective propaganda must be limited to a very few points and must harp on these in slogans until the last member of the public understands.'”

The Strategies of the Big Lie

The techniques of The Big Lie that we cite here have obviously been utilized in the political realm. However, they can apply to all “big lies.” We see these principles being implemented virtually everywhere—religion, geopolitics, and the field of economics—whether over the short-term or over centuries.

Just what lies of this scale can be seen today? They are many. We will name some colossal lies that have persisted till recent times … in no particular order:

  • That Apostle Peter founded the Roman Church … i.e., that he was the first pope.
  • That the Church of Rome is the infallible representative of Christ (Vicar of Christ) upon earth.
  • That the Temple Mount belongs to the Arabs … particularly Muslims.
  • Evolution: That God did not create the world and all its life forms and dwellers, and that evolution is proven through science.
  • Prosperity Theology … that believers are sure to be blessed physically in the here and now.
  • Atheism and Humanism
  • That Jesus Christ did not die on the cross, and that most certainly He was not raised on the third day.

The above-mentioned lies are indeed colossal, as they destroy or hide key fundamental truths. Many more can be added … for example, certain aspects of the “climate change” views.

Brazen Big Lies

Is the technique of the Big Lie surprising? It shouldn’t be. Why? Prophecy indicates a time of great “false witness” at the end of days. The Bible tells us that lies and intrigue will increase. Zechariah 5:3, for example, prophesies that the latter-day world would be characterized by two main conditions—lying (swearing falsely) and theft (stealing and greed). The result is a world rampant with lies and intrigue.

And, indeed, we observe these conditions increasing with greater intensity today.

For example, statistics today are crafted to cover up lies. They are manipulated to conceal facts and truths rather than to reveal. We find falsehoods institutionalized at many levels.

People are adept at “spinning” facts to support whatever deceiving view they wish. The facts are treated as malleable; the truth is subject to change. To this end, the Russians have an infamous saying: “History is like the weather: It constantly changes.” Ergo, past truths and facts change.

Even secular authors and societal observers are identifying our day and age as chronically untruthful. A number of books and essays on this condition have been published in recent times. For example, “Liars in High Places: Who Is to Blame for Misinformation?” (Foreign Affairs, November/December 2021); or, Liars: Falsehoods and Free Speech in an Age of Deception (Cass Sunstein, Oxford University Press).

In the latter referenced book, the author goes so far as to say that Americans are living in “an age of deception.” It is evident that in recent years, not only have lies become more prevalent in the public domain, but also the greater the flagrant lies, the less the shame in promoting them.

Thoughts to Ponder

The Bible expressly says: “God is not a man that He should lie, nor a son of man that he would change his mind” (Numbers 23:19). God cannot lie. It would be impossible. Thus, He is Truth.

God hates lies. Why? They are the foundational tactic of Satan, the enemy. Many references in the Bible underline God’s hatred of lies.

Yet, why were lies allowed in God’s creation? The short answer: Because truth must exist. Think about it. Were there no such thing as the concept of “truth,” then there would not be any lies.

However, God allowed lies to exist as part of the strategic landscape of the epic cosmological battle that would, in the end, validate His sovereignty and might. Therefore, it is no surprise that Satan would tactically use lies in his war to defy God. It is the only method the Creator has allowed: “Did God really say…?” (Genesis 3:1).

In the battles against lies and falsehoods, it should be noted that there are no limitations or holds on brutal techniques. The enemy will do anything and everything to keep falsehoods hidden.

Satan is the father of all lies. Said Jesus Christ: “You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies. Yet because I tell the truth, you do not believe me!” (John 8:44-45).

If indeed it is the case that people will choose to deny Truth because it expressly is TRUTH, it follows then that people will also be acceptant casualties of the Big Lie.

In response to the actions of Hananiah, the prophet Jeremiah said: “The LORD has not sent you, yet you have persuaded this nation to trust in lies” (Jeremiah 28:15).

Wilfred J. Hahn is a global economist/strategist. Formerly a top-ranked global analyst, research director for a major Wall Street investment bank, and head of Canada’s largest global investment operation, his writings focus on the endtime roles of money, economics and globalization. He has been quoted around the world and his writings reproduced in numerous other publications and languages. His 2002 book The Endtime Money Snare: How to live free accurately anticipated and prepared its readers for the Global Financial Crisis. A following book, Global Financial Apocalypse Prophesied: Preserving true riches in an age of deception and trouble, looks further into the prophetic future.

Contact Wilfred at: staff@eternalvalue.com