It's Not "Zionism" Stupid.

The Rise of Secularism Cloaked In Robes Of Religion - A Thesis On Destroying America & The West.

Erik Ephrim

Mar 28, 2025

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This article will probably make some bristle on all sides of the religious spectrum perhaps mostly Catholics because even many Catholics know very little about the history of their own church and it’s not entirely their fault. The intent here is to strictly take a step back and look at the bigger picture and to consider some things you might not have before. I have tried to incorporate as much historicity into the piece as is possible to provide background and context.

Not everything is as it seems. I am not interested in making enemies but this is what we risk when we are attempting to weave the fabric of our thoughts on to the canvass of the printed page. I have made many friends, Mulims, Jews, Catholics and various other sects of Christendom.

Having spent the better part of 40 years reading books, blogs, watching videos, documentaries, reading and listening to various conspiracies I have arrived at what I believe to be the a major culprit undermining American & Jewish culture, it’s ethos and sovereignty. The evidence is there but it takes patience to pour over it and assemble all of the interlaced ambiguities.

It’s a story that’s been told a thousand different ways, yet never quite like this. We’ve all been conditioned to believe that the creation of modern Israel was an inevitable, noble crusade—a triumph of perseverance, divine providence, and political savvy. We’ve also been told that America’s role in the “State” of Israel’s founding was the natural duty of a country forged on freedom, democracy, and Judeo-Christian values.

But what if I told you that everything you think you know about modern Israel’s creation or even Islam is a carefully crafted deception? Let us examine what is known, can be known and not resort to decrying this as an intellectual exercise cloaked in bigotry as some might mistakenly frame it.

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The Beginnings Of Vatican Power & Conquering America and Erasing Ancient Israel Though Attrition.

The concept of "doctrinal components" and their relationship to mass control, which is a central theme in the contemporary work of Eric Jon Phelps’ - author of “Vatican Assassins” and other mid 20th century authors like Paul Blanshard and ex Jesuit priest Alberto Rivera highlight the doctrinal aspects of religion, especially within the context of the Catholic Church and the Jesuits, and are often intertwined with political and social control. This element is one of the core arguments author Eric Jon Phelps makes, and it's one that he believes goes beyond simple theology, seeing religious doctrine as a key tool in manipulating societies, states, and individuals.

Phelps suggests that religious doctrine—especially Catholic doctrine—has been deliberately constructed and maintained by the Vatican and its agents (primarily the Jesuits) to manipulate the masses and consolidate power under the guise of spiritual authority. The Church's moral authority over individuals and nations, he argues, serves not only a spiritual purpose but also a political one which would also include the rise of atheism and Marxism in the West.

By keeping people focused on the doctrinal interpretation of Scripture, religious authority and various ideologies (primarily atheism and identity politics in the modern age) can suppress critical thinking, redirecting people's attention away from real-world political issues and maintaining control over belief systems. This doctrinal framework can create an illusion of moral righteousness in varying forms, which helps the Church or an Authoritarian regime and its operatives to maintain or propel dominance.

The Roman Catholic Church - in its institutionalized form - was not officially codified until around 385 AD, or more specifically, during the reign of Emperor Theodosius I. Theodosius I also made heresy illegal, marking the moment when dissenting Christian groups were actively suppressed or flat out killed. This edict can be seen as one of the key steps in the formalization of what would later become the Roman Catholic Church, as it recognized the bishop of Rome as a key authority figure.

John Wycliffe a Roman Catholic Priest and 14th-century English theologian, is sometimes referred to as the “Morning Star of the Reformation” because he was one of the first to publicly challenge the authority of the Pope and the Roman Catholic Church. His criticism wasn’t just about doctrine but also the Church’s political power. He was particularly critical of the Church’s wealth and the way it was often used to maintain its secular control and as we will see later in this piece how the Church leveraged its political control through it’s wealth, created illusory factions and schisms (such as “Zionism”) in order to thwart, undermine and even destroy foundations of ancient and original theological thinking.

He argued that the Pope had no divine authority to control temporal matters, which was a direct challenge to the central authority that the Papacy claimed at the time.

The Assassins & The Undermining Of The American and Jewish Ethos -

The Catholic Counter-Reformation:

In response to the Reformation, the Catholic Church's Counter-Reformation (beginning in the 16th century) emphasized the importance of tradition and the authority of the Church in interpreting Scripture. However, the Council of Trent (1545–1563) did not entirely reverse the decision to prohibit laypeople from reading the Bible in their own languages, though it did encourage the creation of new translations under the supervision of the clergy. This was in no small part “damage control” to address Wyciffe’s English translation and later William Tyndales translations as the Bible was now placed squarely in the hands of the laity. (Something for which many dissenters were put to death for).

The creation of America can be seen as a direct challenge to the Catholic Church’s political control during the Reformation. The American experiment, particularly its Declaration of Independence and Bill of Rights, represented a radical departure from the political structures of Europe, including those influenced by the Catholic Church.

Prior to the Reformation, the Catholic Church held immense political power. In many European countries, the Church didn’t just control religious life; it had the power to influence rulers, shape law, and control much of the intellectual and cultural landscape. The Pope, for centuries, was considered the ultimate religious authority, and his influence extended well beyond spiritual matters.

The Reformation, sparked by figures like Martin Luther and John Calvin, fundamentally undermined the Catholic Church’s authority. With the spread of Protestant ideas, particularly sola scriptura (the belief that Scripture alone is the ultimate source of authority), people began to challenge the idea that the Pope had supreme control over matters of faith and governance.

The American Revolution (1775-1783) took place in this context, following a centuries-long battle between the Catholic Church and Protestantism. The American Revolution was not just about gaining political independence from Britain, but also about creating a nation with a completely different model of governance, one that rejected centralized control, the divine right of Kingships, and the role of the Church in political matters.

FOLLOW THE MONEY - ALL OF THE MONEY

The Vatican’s Historical Influence Over Banking:

Through banking, intelligence agencies, and elite institutions worked to slowly erode America’s founding principles, steering the country away from isolationism and toward globalist interventionism. This wasn’t some quick overnight coup—it took over a century.

Slavery 2.0 and The New Religion of Secularism

The Bank of Italy, which later became what we now know as the “BANK OF AMERICA” founded in 1904 by Amadeo Giannini, an Italian-American banker, was one of the first financial institutions to provide accessible credit to the working class, immigrants, and small businesses—groups traditionally overlooked by major banks at the time. Lending money also became of form of re-enslaving the masses and it appears to have worked quite well.

Debt, particularly when interest rates are high and loan terms are unfavorable, leads to a permanent state of dependency. For individuals, the more they borrow, the more they must work to service their debts. They are trapped by the need to maintain their credit scores, accumulate enough income to pay bills, and manage the growing interest on loans they have no way of paying back in full.

Social Control: In this framework, individuals who are burdened by debt become more pliable and easier to manipulate. They are less likely to question their circumstances or challenge existing power structures, as they are too focused on staying afloat financially.

Perpetuating Inequality: Predatory lending disproportionately affects marginalized communities, reinforcing existing social and racial hierarchies. Minorities and low-income families are often targeted with higher interest rates and worse loan terms, leaving them with fewer options to escape the cycle of debt. The question we should all be asking is, does this fit a “Zionist” paradigm or an Authoritarian one ?

The notion of conflating the creation of debt slaves and dependents with a Zionist agenda is foolish because modern Zionism,was originally a nationalist movement focused on establishing a Jewish homeland in Palestine, based on the right to self-determination, not an authoritarian scheme to control global economies through debt. Zionism's founding principles were rooted in the desire for Jewish autonomy and that’s how that bag of goods was sold to both Americans and Jews but was ultimately corrupted. How ?

How Do you Control The Message ? Educate Them.

The Jesuit Order operates a number of universities in the United States, many of which are known for their emphasis on education, social justice, and service. Here’s a sample list of the Jesuit-run universities in the U.S.:

1. Boston College – Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts

Founded in 1863, Boston College is one of the most prestigious Jesuit universities in the country. It is well-known for its liberal arts programs, business school, and emphasis on social justice.

2. Georgetown University – Washington, D.C.

Founded in 1789, Georgetown is the oldest Catholic and Jesuit university in the United States. It has a strong reputation in law, international relations, and political science.

3. Fordham University – New York City, New York

Founded in 1841, Fordham is known for its rigorous academic programs and its commitment to providing a Jesuit, Catholic education that combines both intellectual development and service to others.

4. Loyola University Chicago – Chicago, Illinois

Established in 1870, Loyola Chicago is known for its high academic standards, diverse student body, and strong health sciences and business programs.

5. Loyola Marymount University – Los Angeles, California

Founded in 1911, Loyola Marymount is one of the top Jesuit universities on the West Coast, offering a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs.

6. Marquette University – Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Founded in 1881, Marquette is known for its strong business, law, and engineering programs, and it emphasizes service and social justice.

7. Creighton University – Omaha, Nebraska

Founded in 1878, Creighton is known for its health sciences programs, as well as its undergraduate and graduate programs in business, law, and arts.

8. Saint Louis University – St. Louis, Missouri

Founded in 1818, SLU is one of the oldest Jesuit institutions in the U.S. It has a robust health sciences program and a strong focus on social justice and ethical leadership.

9. University of San Francisco – San Francisco, California

Founded in 1855, USF is well-regarded for its commitment to social justice and service, along with strong programs in law, business, and liberal arts.

10. Santa Clara University – Santa Clara, California

Founded in 1851, Santa Clara is known for its strong engineering and business programs, as well as its Catholic and Jesuit identity.

11. John Carroll University – University Heights, Ohio

Founded in 1886, John Carroll University offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs, with a strong commitment to liberal arts and community service.

12. Gonzaga University – Spokane, Washington

Founded in 1887, Gonzaga is a highly respected university with a strong liberal arts tradition, known for its undergraduate and law programs.

13. Marist College – Poughkeepsie, New York

Although it’s a member of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities, Marist College is not officially run by the Jesuits but maintains a relationship with the Jesuit tradition of higher education.

14. Seattle University – Seattle, Washington

Founded in 1891, Seattle University is well-regarded for its business, law, and liberal arts programs, and it has a strong emphasis on service to the community.

15. Fairfield University – Fairfield, Connecticut

Founded in 1942, Fairfield University offers a broad range of undergraduate and graduate programs, focusing on social justice and community engagement.

16. Xavier University – Cincinnati, Ohio

Founded in 1831, Xavier is one of the oldest Jesuit universities in the United States, and it has a strong focus on the liberal arts and community service.

17. University of Detroit Mercy – Detroit, Michigan

Founded in 1877, UDM offers a variety of programs, with a focus on health sciences, law, and engineering, along with a commitment to social justice.

18. Spring Hill College – Mobile, Alabama

Founded in 1830, Spring Hill is the oldest Catholic university in the Southeastern United States and focuses on liberal arts and a commitment to service.

19. College of the Holy Cross – Worcester, Massachusetts

Founded in 1843, Holy Cross is known for its strong liberal arts programs and a commitment to the Jesuit mission of educating the whole person.

20. Le Moyne College – Syracuse, New York

Founded in 1946, Le Moyne College offers a wide range of programs with a commitment to Jesuit ideals of social justice, ethics, and service.

21. Regis University – Denver, Colorado

Founded in 1877, Regis is a Catholic university with a focus on Jesuit values, including a commitment to service and social justice.

22. Rockhurst University – Kansas City, Missouri

Founded in 1910, Rockhurst offers undergraduate and graduate programs with a strong emphasis on the liberal arts and Jesuit traditions of leadership and service.

23. University of Scranton – Scranton, Pennsylvania

Founded in 1888, Scranton is known for its rigorous academic programs and its dedication to community service and social justice.

24. Saint Joseph's University – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Founded in 1851, Saint Joseph’s offers strong programs in business, science, and the humanities, with a focus on ethics and social justice.

25. Providence College – Providence, Rhode Island

Founded in 1917, Providence is known for its Catholic identity and commitment to the liberal arts, alongside its strong academic programs.

And the endgame? Use America to create modern Israel with plausible deniability using “Zionism” as the scapegoat.

Now, why would the Vatican—which historically persecuted Jews—be interested in establishing a Jewish state?

In 1993, Shimon Peres and Yossi Beilin reportedly ceded the Old City of Jerusalem to the Vatican in a secret agreement. That’s right—modern Israel, the supposed beacon of Jewish sovereignty, handed over its most sacred land to the Catholic Church. How does that make sense unless Israel was never really in control in the first place?

The Jesuits needed Israel to exist because they needed a foot in the door to reclaim Jerusalem for the Vatican. But they also needed a way to manipulate America into blindly defending Israel, regardless of the cost. Thus, the Zionist movement—once a secular, nationalist project—became co-opted by Jesuit banking interests, ensuring that Israel would ALWAYS be dependent on foreign control. This is not speculation, fantasy or hyperbole. These historical events, happenings and the people involved are all well documented.

And guess who foots the bill? The American taxpayer. It’s a brilliant strategy when you think about it. And with the recent revelations of the USAID where no one can find an answer as to where 100’s of Billions of dollars went - there’s proof, albeit anecdotal as to a fact pattern that we are trying to establish here.

The CIA, which absorbed ex-Nazi SS officers through Vatican Ratlines, became a tool for global regime change, ensuring that any Middle Eastern nation that opposed Israel or the Vatican’s interests was dealt with swiftly. Iraq? Gone. Libya? Gone. Syria? Under attack. Iran? Next on the chopping block. And the worst part? The American people think they’re doing it for “freedom.”

See, America was and has remained a problem for the Vatican. How ? It was founded by Protestants, fiercely anti-monarchical, and explicitly designed to reject centralized religious control. The Founding Fathers saw both Catholicism and Islamic theocracy as fundamentally incompatible with a constitutional republic. How do we know? In the 18th century, there was a pervasive anti-Catholic sentiment in much of Europe and the American colonies. This sentiment was rooted in centuries of religious conflict, including the Protestant Reformation, which had cast the Catholic Church as a rival to Protestant beliefs. Many Americans, particularly those of Protestant faith, were wary of Catholics, seeing them as potentially loyal to foreign powers or as undermining the Protestant character of the American colonies. This led to fears that Catholicism might endanger the religious and political stability of the new republic and this leads us to the phase of dissolution the West is currently facing.

Enter Liberation Theology and Class Warfare i.e. Marxism …

While on the surface Jesuitism and Marxism appear to be at odds (one being a Catholic religious order and the other an atheistic ideology), the overlaps in structure, tactics, and objectives suggest that Marxism may, in fact, be an outgrowth of Jesuit strategy, or at the very least, an ideological tool that has been weaponized by Jesuit thinkers for subverting traditional power structures and reshaping global governance. Here’s what that looks like…

Political infiltration and influence – Working within royal courts, universities, and religious institutions to manipulate policy.

Psychological and ideological warfare – Using education and rhetoric to reshape public opinion.

Support for revolution when it benefits their goals – The Jesuits were expelled from multiple nations (France, Spain, Portugal, and others) for their manipulative tactics and involvement in political uprisings. Pope Clement XIII (reigned 1758–69) refused to act against the Jesuits, reportedly stating that they “should be as they are or not be at all,”

Emphasis on collectivist obedience – The Jesuit Oath requires absolute loyalty to the Superior General, who acts as a quasi-theocratic ruler, mirroring elements of totalitarian regimes.

Where did modern Zionism Come from ?

That’s the Trillion Dollar Question. The Balfour Declaration (1917), in which the British government expressed support for the creation of a Jewish homeland in Palestine, was framed by Eric Jon Phelps and others as a Jesuit-inspired maneuver designed to fulfill Catholic prophecy or to influence the future geopolitical landscape. This would also serve to drive a wedge into America’s new found sovereignty. For instance, he posits that the Balfour Declaration which declared British support for a Jewish homeland in Palestine — was not a simple product of British interests in the region but part of a broader plan to regain control over Jerusalem and its holy sites after centuries of Islamic rule.

According Phelps' thesis, the Spanish-American War (1898) was the first test of the Jesuit-Vatican plan to trap the United States in global interventionism and weaken its sovereignty. In this view, the war served as a “trial run” for the future foreign entanglements that would later be cemented by the Balfour Declaration, World Wars I & II, and what we now know as the permanent American military-industrial complex.

While mainstream historians attribute the Spanish-American War to economic, military, and strategic factors, Phelps views it as an engineered conflict designed to destroy American independence and force the country into globalism and, taken to task, his theory has merit.

The sinking of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor was the catalyst for war, but the cause of the explosion remains debated. Many historians believe it was an accident, while others argue it was a deliberate false flag attack to justify American intervention.

The Spanish-American War reversed George Washington’s policy of a non-interventionism, drawing the U.S. into imperial conquest, which had been historically associated with Catholic European powers (such as Spain, France, and Portugal). Was Zionism any part of that ? No. And you’d be hard pressed to prove it. Although Zionism currently is often the scapegoat for America’s current interventionist policies that it needs to quickly find a way to divorce itself from. Why ? Because any politician that attempts to run for political office in the United States and doesn’t agree we should support or defend Israel is now seen as a heretic, and “anti-semite” and as being anti-jewish the paradox is palpable and for the moment would appear to be inescapable.

The Balfour Declaration is seen as pivotal here. While it was made by the British government, Phelps argued that it was facilitated by Jesuit influence, reflecting a Catholic conspiracy to create conditions for a Catholic-controlled Jerusalem through Zionist advocacy. According to Phelps, the Jesuits had been strategically maneuvering to place Jewish nationalist leaders in positions of power to eventually steer them toward establishing Israel — all while supporting British interests in the region.

Connection to the Vatican:
The creation of a Jewish homeland in Palestine, Phelps argues, served as the catalyst for the Vatican's return to power in Jerusalem. As has been revealed since President Trumps recent return copious amounts of money have been seen changing hands to entities on both sides of the conflict.

By stark contrast - ancient Israel was a theocratic society governed by God’s laws, which were administered by prophets, kings, and priests. The biblical Israel was, at its core, not an empire but a moral and spiritual community guided by God’s commandments and entirely devoid of any ambitions of conquest. The key characteristics of ancient Israel included:

Non-aggressive behavior toward other nations.
A focus on justice, mercy, and righteousness, especially towards the poor and the oppressed.
Separation of church and state, where the theocratic system was based on a divine calling and not political power.

Historically

Modern Israel, however, has increasingly been shaped by secularism and nationalism, which some argue is antithetical to the true spirit of ancient Israel and this appears to be deliberate because central to Israel’s existence was the covenant between God and His people, which was codified in the Ten Commandments and other laws in the Torah. These laws were meant to guide the people in how they should live justly, honor God, and relate to one another in society. Israel was seen as a chosen people with a responsibility to uphold divine law and justice. These same sentiments are further echoed in the rise of Protestantism in Europe as Bible believing Christian Protestants shared a similar religious ethos as the Jews.

How does America fit into all this ? America, in its Founding Documents, has a similar sense of a covenant, though it’s framed in terms of a natural law and a commitment to the unalienable rights of individuals (e.g., life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness). The Declaration of Independence speaks of rights granted by a Creator, and the Constitution embodies principles that can be likened to Israel’s moral code: justice, fairness, and the protection of life and liberty.

Though Israel was a theocratic state, the moral framework that governed life was based on an understanding of justice, equality, and divine order. Religious freedom in ancient Israel was understood within the context of obedience to God’s law, but Israel’s mission was to be a light unto the nations (Isaiah 42:6), drawing others to the understanding of a moral Creator.

The Long Journey for the American Catholic:

America’s First Amendment enshrines religious liberty, not as a direct theocracy, but as a safeguard to prevent the government from imposing religious beliefs while allowing people to practice their faith freely. This idea of freedom of conscience and the importance of a moral foundation rooted in religious belief mirrors the concept in ancient Israel of religious freedom within a moral framework. And what does this mean for the American Catholic ?

For generations, American Catholics have increasingly embraced the spiritual and ethical framework codified in the U.S. Constitution, particularly its principles of individual liberty, freedom of conscience, and separation of church and state. Unlike the monolithic and hierarchical dogmatism of the Roman Church, the American constitutional model encourages personal responsibility before God, open scriptural inquiry, and pluralistic tolerance—values that have resonated deeply with Catholic laity living in a democratic society.

As a result, many American Catholics have gradually distanced themselves from rigid Vatican authority, favoring a more personal, scripture-centered faith over institutional mandates. This shift reflects a cultural and theological evolution, where allegiance to constitutional principles of liberty and moral agency has, for many, supplanted blind submission to ecclesiastical hierarchy. Generationally, this has produced a more independent, civic-minded Catholic identity, distinct from the old-world model of clerical absolutism.

One of Israel’s core principles was justice—in both individual and societal life. Laws were created not just for practical governance but also as a moral compass to guide the people toward fairness, equity, and compassion (e.g., care for the poor, justice for the oppressed, the idea of the “City of Refuge”).

A Footnote & Anecdote on Secular Jews:

The Democratic Party’s immigration policy, particularly its emphasis on importing individuals from impoverished, predominantly Catholic nations, could be interpreted as a strategic effort to repopulate the electorate with individuals more conditioned to hierarchical, collectivist, or monarchical systems of thought and governance. This demographic influx may dilute the constitutional ethos of American exceptionalism—a cultural framework rooted in individual liberty, limited government, and moral self-governance. There irony in all of this is that secular Jews have embraced this approach rather than the American one.

Totalitarian or technocratic systems, despite their oppressive nature, often offer a predictable structure and top-down control, which may be perceived—ironically—as less dangerous than a volatile, populist democracy.

Secular Jews, having rejected this divine anchor of personal responsibility, moral agency, and freedom within a divinely ordered framework, often substitute universalist humanism, Marxism, or egalitarian ideology in its place. These replacements tend to elevate the collective over the individual, thus aligning more with state-imposed equality and central planning than with natural rights under God, as the American Founders envisioned. Jewish secular intellectuals, particularly in the 20th century, became prominent in academia, media, psychoanalysis, and the social sciences. These environments valorized central planning, scientific governance, and ideological uniformity as tools of social engineering. The technocratic ideal appeals to those who believe that rational elites, not the messy will of the people, should shape society. Hence why many Temples have in concert with many Christian Sects have a technicolor flag adorning their entrances. This being a direct frontal assault and mockery of what the rainbow has always meant for students of scripture - be they Jew or Christian; that it has always represented God’s promise and fulfillment.

By framing the relationship between America and ancient Israel, we get a sense of how the nation’s foundational principles were formed out of a shared commitment to liberty and justice. However, as we move forward, it is important to understand how these values have been manipulated, shaped, and sometimes even corrupted by external forces, particularly those with hidden agendas in the pursuit of global dominance.

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