More than any other time of year, Christmas is a time of beauty. The senses are overwhelmed with the sights, sounds, and smells of Christmas. The Christmas Conspiracy is dedicated to protecting this beauty, and even expanding it. Members of The Christmas Conspiracy love celebrating Christmas.
But is Christmas only about candy canes, sugar plum fairies, and presents under the tree?
Christians claim to know the answer to that question, but why is it that around the world there is so little evidence of the Beauty of Christmas the other 51 weeks of the year? Yes, every time there is a war, both sides honor a “cease-fire” during Christmas. But can we protect the wonder of Christmas without speaking boldly against the war, abortion, crime, genocide, racism, poverty, addiction, and statism which runs rampant during the rest of the year?
The real meaning of Christmas was foretold by Isaiah:
For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given,All government -- church government, family government, and civil government -- must be "Under God." Every aspect of human society must conform not just to "the Ten Commandments," but to all of God's Commandments.
and the government shall be upon His shoulders.
Isaiah 9:6“Every year about this time, there rises a hue and cry about the ‘commercialization’ of Christmas, accompanied by impassioned pleas to get back to the ‘real meaning’ of the celebration. . . .” [Read more!]
Members of the Christmas Conspiracy aren't worried about the "commecialization of Christmas," because they believe in the Christmas-ization of commerce. They also believe in the Christmas-ization of all of society. How does this come about?
It begins first with a radical transformation of yourself. For many people, Christmas or Christianity has nothing more to offer than "going to heaven" when you die. They think the meaning of Christmas is Jesus coming to save us from hell. But that's not what the Bible says
- Matthew 1:21 — “And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name JESUS, for He will save His people from their sins.”
- If I constantly commit adultery, or just can't seem to stop shoplifting, what does it mean to say that I can be “saved from my sins?”
When you are no longer a slave, you needn't fear the slavemaster. Once you have been freed from an addiction, you can ignore the drug dealer. With maturity, you can even go after those who enslave, encouraging them to resign, pressing them to stop selling sin and slavery.
Which organization is the greatest enslaver, the greatest dealer of drugs, materialism, Anti-Family Sex, Hedonism, Autonomy, Secularism, Humanism, Totalitarianism, and Mass Death?
- The Mafia?
- A South American cocaine cartel?
- Osama bin Laden and Al Queda?
- The "former" Soviet Union and its socialist satellite nations?
In our world today, the greatest enslaver is "the government." Each of the enslavers above have received direct or indirect support from the governments of the world, and most notably from the federal government of the United States.
The Prophet Daniel foretold one of the great purposes of the first Christmas: the overthrow of the Roman Empire. The Rock born on Christmas would crush the Imperial Image and become a Mountain that would fill the whole earth (Dan. 2:31-45). Rome fell, but a new Empire has forgotten the lessons of history.
Members of the Christmas Conspiracy claim that the true meaning of Christmas is the overthrow of the government. All of the governments of the world. Beginning with the federal government of the United States.
Most people are appalled to hear such talk, and find it utterly incompatible with "the true meaning of Christmas." But doesn't the Bible say that the following are part of the "true meaning" of Christmas?
- No foreign enemy would have victory over us.
(If we have experienced prolonged military attack and imperial subjugation, what does it mean to be told that we can be “saved from our enemies?”)
- Luke 1:71 — That we should be saved from our enemies And from the hand of all who hate us,
- Luke 2:11 — “For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.”
- The Baby born in Bethlehem would grow up and become King, and sit on the Throne of David.
- Luke 1:32 — “He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Highest; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David.
- Earthly rulers would be dethroned.
- Luke 1:52 — He has put down the mighty from their thrones, And exalted the lowly.
- Peace on earth, good will toward men.
- Luke 2:14 — “Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!”
- “Joy to the World! No more thorns!”
- “He comes to make His blessings flow,
Far as the Curse is found.”
(Isaac Watts)Christianity in the 20th century was dominated by a viewpoint which denies that these are part of the true meaning of Christmas. All of the promises of Christmas: denied. For the first time in the history of the Church, a majority of Christians are teaching that Christmas was a failure, as far as all of its stated purposes is concerned.
As we enter the 21st century, we must recognize that Christmas represents God's war against Secularism, Humanism, Anti-Family Sex, Hedonism, Autonomy, Totalitarianism, and Mass Death.
As we enter the 21st century, we look back on the most violent, barbaric, atheistic and lawless century in human history. Over the last few years, over 10,000 people have been murdered each year in the United States without government approval. But over the last 100 years, across the globe, an average of 10,000 per day have been murdered with government approval. Each of these governments claims to be better than the others, but they are all part of the same ideology, the same "New World Order."
The Christmas Conspiracy! is out to overthrow the "New World Order."
Many people like the sound of that, until they realize that the "New World Order" often begins in their own heart. Then when they find out that the abolition of the "New World Order" might mean higher interest rates or fewer cable TV channels, well, they "just don't want to get involved." They're willing to sing an extra Christmas carol, but they "don't want to become fanatic about it."
This may explain why most people have shut their eyes to the true meaning of Christmas. The story of Christmas is also a story about conflict, pain, danger, and profound obligation. Doesn't the Bible tell us that these are part of the real meaning of Christmas:
- The murder of babies by the government?
- Matthew 2:16 — Then Herod, when he saw that he was deceived by the wise men, was exceedingly angry; and he sent forth and put to death all the male children who were in Bethlehem and in all its districts, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had determined from the wise men.
- Significant financial sacrifice?
- Matthew 2:11 — And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshiped Him. And when they had opened their treasures, they presented gifts to Him: gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
- Emigration; refugee status; expatriation?
- Matthew 2:13 — Now when they had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, “Arise, take the young Child and His mother, flee to Egypt, and stay there until I bring you word; for Herod will seek the young Child to destroy Him.”
- Persecution and death?
- Luke 2:34-35 Then Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary His mother, “Behold, this Child is destined for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign which will be spoken against {35} (yes, a sword will pierce through your own soul also), that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.”
The Christmas Conspiracy is made up of Christians who accept the obligations of Christmas, rejoice in the promises of Christmas, and do not believe that we must wait for a Second Christmas for them to come true. We conspire to bring about universal recognition of Christmas: that the Babe born in Bethlehem really did become a King and a Savior, now sits in Heaven on the Throne of David, and is now rolling back the Curse (Genesis 3).
When people hear about a "conspiracy" they think of all kinds of illegal acts, perhaps assassinations, espionage, or acts of violence. The Christmas Conspiracy opposes such violence. In fact, the reason why The Prince of Peace inaugurated The Christmas Conspiracy was to end all violence. Members of The Christmas Conspiracy are committed to developing the following character traits into lifelong habits: