The AP, which allegedly stands for Associated Press but in practice translates to Always Promoting (Kamala), has outdone even its usual self with an October 18, 2024 story bearing the hellfire and brimstone-breathing title “ What’s a ‘Jezebel spirit’? Some Christians use the term to paint Kamala Harris with a demonic brush.” The headline immediately conjures images of angry old white men in large flat-brimmed hats and long black coats spewing venom in backwoods churches filled with backward people. That’s not pulpit pounding you hear; it’s war drum beating! Except it’s not actually drums since drums are the devil’s heartbeat, leading the flock astray with every syncopated beat or something.
The story declares that “some” Christian leaders, more specifically Christian nationalist leaders, are besmirching the fair maiden Kamala as one who bears the “Jezebel spirit.” In case you haven’t cracked open the Old Testament lately, Jezebel was the wife of Ahab, one of Israel’s kings. She was not a nice person. Jezebel worshipped the false god Baal, had assorted prophets killed, and tried to have Elijah killed. In time, she met an appropriately wretched end, featuring her corpse eaten by wild dogs. You don’t get more Old Testament than that.
Jesus, when He was speaking to John in the beginning of the book of Revelation, used her name in His sharp rebuke to the church in Thyatira.
“To the angel of the church in Thyatira write:
These are the words of the Son of God, whose eyes are like blazing fire and whose feet are like burnished bronze. I know your deeds, your love and faith, your service and perseverance, and that you are now doing more than you did at first.
Nevertheless, I have this against you: You tolerate that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophet. By her teaching she misleads my servants into sexual immorality and the eating of food sacrificed to idols. I have given her time to repent of her immorality, but she is unwilling. So I will cast her on a bed of suffering, and I will make those who commit adultery with her suffer intensely, unless they repent of her ways. I will strike her children dead. Then all the churches will know that I am he who searches hearts and minds, and I will repay each of you according to your deeds.
Now I say to the rest of you in Thyatira, to you who do not hold to her teaching and have not learned Satan’s so-called deep secrets, ‘I will not impose any other burden on you, except to hold on to what you have until I come.’
To the one who is victorious and does my will to the end, I will give authority over the nations — that one ‘will rule them with an iron scepter and will dash them to pieces like pottery’ — just as I have received authority from my Father. I will also give that one the morning star. Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches. […]
— Read More: redstate.com
At Last, a Company With Integrity in the Gold IRA Industry
For several years, I’ve been vetting out precious metals companies in search of the best. I believe in gold and silver but it’s hard to find integrity in the Gold IRA industry. The vast majority operate with shady tactics and gigantic spreads that take advantage of Americans who simply want to protect their life’s savings.
I’ve found a handful that I like and I’ve worked with some of them. By no means would I “unrecommend” them because, again, I vetted them out and found them to be above the fold. Unfortunately, it isn’t hard to be better than the rest when the rest are so darn awful.
After years of searching, I finally found a company that truly operates with integrity. Augusta Precious Metals has three important attributes that set them far above the competition:
- Non-Commissioned Sales Team: I cannot stress how important and unique this is. With just about every other company in the Gold IRA industry, the sales teams make commission from every account they open. This means they steer their clients toward the gold and silver products with the highest commission. With Augusta Precious Metals, the team is solely focused on putting the best gold and silver for their clients into their IRA. They get paid to serve the best interests of the Gold IRA client, NOT their own commission pay.
- Incredibly Low Fees: Most Americans would be shocked if they knew the spread other Gold IRA companies charge. Augusta charges just 5% versus up to 45% elsewhere.
- No Pressure, No Gimmicks: There’s an understanding among most in the Gold IRA industry that fear and pressure is the way to go. Augusta Precious Metals takes a sober approach when working with clients because they hold integrity in the highest possible regard. This is why they don’t offer gimmicks like “free” or “bonus” silver. It’s also why they do not apply pressure tactics to get quick sales. Their educational and transparent approach to doing business is exceedingly rare in the Gold IRA industry.
