INTRODUCTION.

The true meaning and works of allegorical "Babylon" is still generally misunderstood. Sadly, it has become institutionalized in the lives of the majority of people, and has been effective in each successive generation. It stems from all the deceitful variants of the original "lie"; which are still causing all people great misery, because their inherited "Babylonian" dispositions continue unchecked.

For an individual to find their way out of destructive "Babylon," the first requirement is to identify its origin and functions using "Signposts" (progressively acquired knowledge of "Babylon's" pernicious "maze"); that one may easily distinguish between the deep, handed-down complexities of calculated error, and the truth. Clear understandings from these "Signposts" of identification can then be firmly established, to progressively see one's way out of "Babylon's" cunning indoctrinations, immediately, and at all times. Such evil influences have already spiritually 'killed' and robbed the great majority of mankind of life now, and of the realized hope of immortality in the paradise of God. Evidence of these destructive influences is revealed in this work, and is supported by the spiritual essays found at the following website:

An Anthology of Spiritual Poems

Many of the publicly accepted falsehoods behind the hidden oppressive forces of "Babylonian" tyranny today are herein exposed. These falsehoods have been developed and linked to the religionist "Babylonian" 'harlotry' of so-called 'christian' ideologies and the political institutions that give them support; all masquerading behind the specious guise of religious 'faith.' Their supporters will be seen for what they are. But before these "Babylonian" 'veils' are placed over the heads of people, a conditioning toward acceptance of such influential propagations is initiated.

This autobiography, I believe, progresses along a sufficient number of "Signposts" toward enlightening the reader, of where not to 'tread' (figuratively speaking), especially with regard to the family arrangement; in order that one may be better equipped to discern the subtle ways of mystic "Babylon" that may not have otherwise come to the realisation of younger readers.

Quote: "If an object that is held in front of the eyes interferes with the vision, it must be removed. For just as long as it is in the way, it is a waste of time to offer such precepts as these: 'Walk thus and so; extend your hand in that direction.' Similarly, when something blinds a man's soul and hinders it from seeing a line of duty clearly, there is no use in advising him: 'Live thus and so with your father, thus and so with your wife'.

For precepts will be of no avail while the mind is clouded with error; only when the cloud is dispersed will it be clear what one's duty is in each case. Otherwise, you will merely be showing the sick man what he ought to do if he were well, instead of making him well. Suppose you are trying to reveal to the poor man the art of 'acting rich'; how can the thing be accomplished as long as his poverty is unaltered? You are trying to make clear to a starveling in what manner he is to act the part of one with a well-filled stomach; the first requisite, however, is to relieve him of the hunger that grips his vitals."

"The same thing, I assure you, holds good of all faults; the faults themselves must be removed, and precepts should not be given which cannot possibly be carried out while the faults remain. Unless you drive out the false opinions under which we suffer, the miser will never receive instruction as to the proper use of his money, nor the coward regarding the way to scorn danger...; show him men of wealth who are miserable to the last degree. You must make the coward know that the things which generally frighten us out of our wits are less to be feared than rumour advertises them to be, whether the object of fear be suffering or death". (From the Epistles of Seneca). I have included this quotation as it helps to convey the intention and the methods I have adopted.

Although Seneca wrote on many subjects to expose the errors that cloud the minds of men, his own expressions concerning his gods (not to be confused with goods), revealed his own 'veil' (or clouded viewpoint). It prevented him from seeing clearly the very purpose and Source of his own life. To see Paul's words to Epicurean and Stoic philosophers, read Acts 17:18-34.

Since "precepts will be of no avail while the mind is clouded with error; only when the cloud is dispersed will it be clear what one's duty is in each case", surely it is wise to test out all ideologies, to discover whether errors exist within them and avoid unnecessary suffering.

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Life's experiences tend to increase one's boundaries of reasoning on matters, and at quite an early age awakened in me an inner need to know whether there really existed a better, or more importantly, a correct order to guide one's life. At that time, the fundamentals of true understanding to give one confidence did not seem readily available. As a teenager, I began to desire more helpful measurements, some definable way to live in uninterrupted peace and enjoy unity with others.

The experience of pain, chaos, and loneliness, along with so many contradictory philosophies from adults, seemed life-wasting. Ideologies of the past, and the innumerable additions made to them by men of academic intellect since, certainly seemed worthless then, and still are, in bringing about true lasting unity among people. My later understanding of these man-made teachings of deception, which still cause divisions, enabled me to eliminate them from my discernment of basic truths.

It was the discrepancies in their reasoning, the so-called 'norm' generally accepted among adults, which confused me most of all. I began to discern that much of their behaviour was unrestrained and contrary to human development. Consequently, it was through spirit 'wrestlings' with these exposed errors over the years, that real truths emerged. My own true identity was realized, enabling me to eradicate habit-forming restraints in my life, and to replace them within myself with freedom.

The fallacy that the greater the number of years lived are somehow meritorious and the prerequisite for acquiring wisdom, while at the same time still manifesting childlike erroneous examples and traditions of hypocrisy, I now identify immediately and avoid. Linked to these, are the many self-exalting words of men and their twisted applications of them. One such example is the frequent use of the qualifying expression 'academic': a word which merely originates from the name that the so-called philosopher Plato chose for his garden.

From this qualifying expression, self-exalted natures try to make self-separating distinctions acceptable in society, segregating people instead of promoting the peaceful integration of them. The acquisition of greater thinking ability and knowledge should be humbling, and not used to exalt over or to humiliate others.

It is my belief that true stories, whether conveyed orally or by the written word, deserve narration only if they help to edify one in a lasting and beneficial way, particularly those that teach good moral principles to be put to good use thereafter. It is the main purpose of this work in the form of a short autobiography, and is not only for the benefit of my own family, but for anyone who reads it, especially the young and disillusioned today.

If God allows, this autobiography will continue. But if soon my God should end my life, I feel it wise that I make known the reason for the many other matters concerning "Babylon" I have included in the book, matters that are in combination with events of lesser importance in my own life. This work begins with how important it is to get proper control over strong self will, and continues on to expose other destructive subtleties introduced into people's lives by the influential "king of Babylon" (satan). By exposing these influences, we are freed to begin developing the "fruitages of the spirit". They are: "Love, joy, peace, long-suffering, kindness, goodness, faith, mildness, self-control. Against such things there is no law." (Galatians 5:22, 23 NWT).

At the present time, we are witnessing prophecies of God being fulfilled in Babylon/Iraq. It is written: "Babylon the Great was remembered in the sight of God, to give her the cup of the wine of the anger of His wrath." (Rev 16:19 NWT). She has now been remembered. Her destiny? That smoke from her will go up for forever.

I have also chosen this method of writing my autobiography for the reason that it has become abundantly clear to me, after so many years of studying the Scriptures, and by the heavenly visitations by means of Holy Spirit, that all prophecies leading up to the imminent manifestation of the Rule of God when our Lord will pour out His Spirit "upon the air" have already taken place. (Rev 16:17,18 NWT). Now the indignation of God upon contemptuous wicked ones will be felt individually, but will be a time of release and joy for those who have lived righteous lives. The righteous Spirit of God will enter the breath of all human creation. (Isaiah 13:6-9).

There is also a "great crowd" of other worshippers who will survive this "great tribulation" (Rev 7:9-14) who will then be judged as to the "good deed", instead of as to the "bad deed" as at the present time. (Rom 13:3 NWT). In the "new earth" the "great crowd" will be judged by the anointed Kingdom heirs of the heavenly Kingdom, who number 144,000 underpriests. They, with our Lord Michael will judge towards perfecting the "great crowd". (Rev 5:9,10). May the loving glories of our God be with His servants for ever and ever. Amen.

RT.