The Marxist Influences on America

I gave this speech at toastmasters a few weeks ago. Enjoy.

The Marxist Influences of America

Karl Marx had 10 platforms for the success of atheistic communism: 1,The abolition of Private Property. 2, A heavy progressive income tax. 3. Confiscation of all the Property of those who disagree with the Government and 4. Abolition of Inheritance. These are just a few of the clearly communistic principles that Karl Marx held. I want to show you his hatred for Christianity and then focus on two institutions that have clearly been hijacked by the Marxists.

Over 150 years ago Karl Marx said “The first requisite for the happiness of the people is the abolition of religion.”
This quote has been the centerpiece for the Marxist movement. Their hatred for Christianity and Biblical values has driven them to desperate measures. But before I go any further let me explain who Karl Marx was. Karl Marx was born on May 5, 1818 in the huge country of Prussia. As a child he pestered his father with questions about his Jewish faith. Being very busy his father ignored the questions. Later on, Karl’s father converted to Catholicism because he believed it would be better for his business. Because of his inconsistent beliefs this gave Karl a hatred for religion. Karl was thought to be a Christian until about age 19 when he turned away from the faith. After rejecting the faith Karl started writing violent poetry about destroying the world. He later enrolled at Humboldt University where earned his doctorate. Marx sought to develop a worldview that would replace Christianity. The result was Marxism.

In the early 1900’s, Marxists were strategizing on how to bring down western civilization. One of Marx’s followers known as Antonio Gramsci, hatched a plan to tear down the Christian church in America. Gramsci discovered that if they had a stronghold in two certain industries in America, the Church would weaken without people even noticing.

The first industry that they hijacked was Hollywood. In the 1930’s socialism reigned in Europe and movies had skyrocketed in America. This presented a huge opportunity for the Marxists to present their propaganda on film. They knew that if they could normalize immorality on the TV screen, they could slowly take control of the people. Hundreds of filmmakers moved from Europe to America to take on this opportunity. Within 40 years Hollywood moved from being morally upright to immoral. The main thing that helps the pagans promote their agenda is when people say, “it’s only a movie.” People need to realize that every movie is promoting a worldview. Whether that worldview is Christian or pagan is for you to discover. We need to know who is framing our worldview behind that TV screen. Professional filmmaker and ex-Marxist Geoff Botkin teaches that Marxism largely forms the worldview in Hollywood.

The second institution the Marxists sought to hijack was the school. One position Karl Marx held was that education must be free. This may seem like a profitable thing at first look. But hidden underneath are anti-Christian beliefs. Marxism has its beliefs written all over the schools.

It is no longer believed or taught that Government has its constitutional boundaries. Kids are told that the Government will be at our service for every need. Constitutional law has been forgotten and this is exactly what the Marxists want. All 10 Marxist principles legislate large Government.


Now before I get the award for the most depressing speech of the year I do have some encouragement.

The first piece of encouragement relates to Hollywood. There are more and more Christian films that are coming out Independently. I am praying that Christian films will be the majority of films within 10 years.

The second piece of encouragement relates to the homeschoolers. We, as homeschoolers, have been butting against the Marxist view of education for 25 years. We need to make sure we don’t stop. We need to be studying God’s view of math, history, science, law and economics.

To make sure that we stay away from Marxist principles we need to follow these three steps.

1. We need to educate ourselves of the threat of Marxism in our nation. We need to know them and be able to refute any attack against Christianity. 1 Peter 3:15 says, “But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear;”
2. We need to elect godly congressmen and senators who understand and will uphold the constitution.
3. Third and most importantly, we need to pray that God would preserve our Nation. Because if we are without God the battle is already lost.

Speechless: Silencing the Christians

AFA (American Family Institute) has been trying to air this 14 episode TV series. I have watched several episodes of this informative show. It is really good. Here's a link. http://www.silencingchristians.com/


This is what OneNewNow has to say about it.

The American Family Association (AFA), a pro-family group based in Mississippi, has encountered resistance in its attempts to air a television special called Speechless: Silencing the Christians.

According to the website SilencingChristians.com, the majority of Americans get their information about the homosexual movement from Hollywood and the secular news media -- outlets that deliver what AFA says is a message "tainted by pro-homosexual propaganda." That is why the pro-family group produced the 14-episode Speechless series that initially aired on the INSP Network, and then put together a one-hour special based on the series.

AFA is now buying prime-time slots on the nation's television stations to present that special to provide factual, Christian-based information on the topic. But the pro-family group reports it has run up against blatant "silencing" of that message. "There's a real threat to our First Amendment and free-speech rights because Christians are being shut down and shut out and shut up by the very people who say they champion freedom of speech," asserts AFA president Tim Wildmon.

For example, WSXY in Columbus, Ohio, has refused the air the program. WSPA in Greenville, South Carolina, aired it, but then ran an apology from the station manager. And in Grand Rapids, Michigan, WOOD-TV agreed initially to air the show Monday evening, then bumped it to Wednesday, then proposed to run it on Saturday afternoon -- and now has cancelled it entirely.

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I'm sorry I have not posted in a while. I've been going crazy with school. I will try to make a post soon.

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"The Widow's Might" Review and a Interview with John Moore

Kyle Prohaska, CEO of Praise Pictures has done a great job at promoting good Christian films. He is currently making a film called "Standing Firm" that I am excited to see. I did get a chance to meet Kyle at the film festival in San Antonio.

Here is a review of the $101,000 jubilee award winner "The Widows Might".

http://www.praisepictures.com/twm_review.php

Here is a interview with the Director of "The Widows Might"

http://www.praisepictures.com/johnmoore.php

Box Office Prediction Results for January 23-25

I didn't do that bad this week.

My Prediction:
1. Paul Blart: Mall Cop
2. Underworld 3: Rise of the Lycans
3. Gran Torino
4. Inkheart
5. Notorious


The Results:
1. Paul Blart: Mall Cop
2. Underworld 3: Rise of the Lycans
3. Gran Torino
4. Hotel for Dogs
5. Slumdog Millionaire

Box Office Prediction for January 23-25

There are three movies coming out this weekend.

Inkheart: Brendan Fraser is a father with the ability to bring characters from books to life when he reads them aloud.

Underworld 3: Rise of the Lycans: A 3rd installment of a movie that glorifies vampires and gore. (Why don't they stop grossing us out with these pagan movies.)

Revolutionary Road: It's another one of those Leonardo DiCaprio movies. That's all I need to say.



My Prediction:
1. Paul Blart: Mall Cop
2. Underworld 3: Rise of the Lycans
3. Gran Torino
4. Inkheart
5. Notorious




The trailer of the week is of a movie called "Up". There are two reasons why I am excited to see this movie. 1. It's a Pixar movie. 2. It has Christopher Plummer in it.

http://flickout.com/up/

2009 SAICFF Review

2009 San Antonio Independent Christian Film Festival
By Benjamin Kayser

When I hear the words “Christian” and “Film” together I usually roll my eyes. Or when I think of “Christian Film Festival,” I usually think of 30 people meeting down in someone’s basement with a 50$ cash prize for a cheesy movie. But after going to the San Antonio Independent Christian Film Festival I can say that my stereotypes are false. Not only did the filmmakers bring movies with great stories, but they also brought movies with impressive quality.
Three days before the film festival (January 5-7), Vision Forum hosted a Filmmakers Academy. Over 500 aspiring filmmakers attended the Academy.
Stephen Kendrick, writer and producer of the movies Facing the Giants and Fireproof gave a lecture on the making of Fireproof.
Isaac Botkin has done work on The Discovery Channel, CNN, NET, CBS World News Tonight, National Television of New Zealand, and on broadcasting outlets in Europe and Asia. He presented a workshop on cinematography.
Logan Craft, producer of Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed gave a lecture on the production of Expelled.
Jon Erwin has been doing camera work since he was 15. He is now a camera operator for ESPN, ABC, NBC and many more. He did a workshop presenting RED, which is a 4K digital cinema camera system.
Jimmy Broyden did two-hour hands on presentation on how to do stunts. He has worked with Jackie Chan, Harrison Ford, Will Smith, Will Ferrell, Jack Black and many more. Some of Jimmy’s films include Firewall, Elf, I Robot, X-Files, Star Gate, and many more.
These were just a few of the workshops that were given at the Academy. And the main thing that all these men have in common is that they are making films for the Glory of God alone.

The Film Festival started January 8 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. The first thing that I noticed when I walked in was that I was accompanied with 2500 other people. The second thing that I noticed was that there were people from all over the United States.
Out of 250 films submitted only 50 films were selected. With four films and a lecture almost constantly playing at the same time. You had to strategically choose which film you wanted to see. Finally, Saturday evening came and it was time for the award ceremony. Everyone was anxiously waiting to get to the Jubilee award. Why? Because the San Antonio Independent Christian Film Festival is offering the largest cash prize for a film in the United States: a whopping $101,000 dollars. There were about ten other awards they gave away before the Jubilee award. By the time the Jubilee winner was going to be announced you could smell the adrenaline in the air. The speaker opened the envelope and looked at the crowd. You could here the drum roll in the back of your head as he said, “The winner…. of the San Antonio….. Independent Christian Film Festival…… $101,000…. Jubilee Award goes to.” He looked at the audience and paused for what seemed to be eternity. It’s amazing how those three words “The Widows Might” could stir up so much excitement. Within seconds people were up on their feet cheering with excitement. The roar was deafening. Several minutes passed before the clapping stopped and the makers of the film walked up on the stage. There were 3 main differences between the SAICFF and the Oscars.

1. All of these filmmakers gave all glory to Jesus Christ.
2. The Content of the Films in San Antonio are so much better.
3. The Filmmakers themselves are so much younger.