Friday, February 28, 2003

 
BEWARE: Bush Crusade 03 - 03 - 03

Fast approaching is a seemingly irrelevant milestone in time. 3:33 on 3/03/03, in the 3rd millennium AD.

A funny thing about such arbitrary events is that they often assume a life of their own, instilled with a profound significance by millions of people. Such events are quick to be anointed with mystical qualities. They are believed to be "moments of power" rife with the potential for spiritual insight, blessing or prophecy. Truly, the only irrelevant aspect of such events, is whether or not you believe them to be valid. Indeed, the very fact that so many other people take the event seriously, is reason enough to be very concerned about them.

Not surprisingly, this particular event is heavy on the minds of astrologists, numerologists, occultists, Christians, Muslims… …and George W. Bush.


New Age:

For years, the Global Consciousness Movement (New Age) has been planning a worldwide "Largest ever experiment into global consciousness" to take place on 03-03-03. Their effort is slated to begin at 3:33 am (Fiji local time), on the 3rd day of the 3rd month of the 3rd millennium. It is highly anticipated in New Age circles.


Muslim:

According to the Islamic calendar, March 3, 2003 is the eve of the Islamic New Year (Islamic year 1424 begins March 4, 2003). It is also the last day of the Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Mecca, when pilgrims are encouraged to make a sacrifice (The Festival of Sacrifice or Eid al-Adha). The key verse in the Qu' Ran about this festival (Which will take place on March 3, 2003) is, "Truly, my prayer and my service of sacrifice, my life or my death, are all of Allah." This date therefore holds great significance to the Islamic world.


Christian:

The World Prayer Center is calling all Christians worldwide to a "Worldwide Day of Prayer" on Monday, March 3, 2003. Ted Haggard, President of the World Prayer Team, says his office has been flooded with messages from people all over the world saying that God is impressing upon them to prepare to pray on 03-03-03. According to Haggard:

"These believers do not know one another, nor are they connected to one another. They do not know that the others are saying the same thing."

"Many believe there is significance to this date because of its numerical sequence (03-03-03) which reminds many Christians of the Trinity. In addition, some religious leaders cite Jeremiah 33:3 (again, three 3's) as their call to action, 'Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know,'"


Crusade:

Also according to Haggard:

"It is clear to many Christian leaders that the world is on the brink of a spiritual battle of monumental proportions. The epicenter of this struggle is the Middle East -- a battle is going on for Jerusalem and Babylon (Iraq), biblical centers of spiritual light and darkness."

And this is the World Prayer Center's "prayer focus":

"Pray that the armies of heaven will push back the powers of darkness in the Middle East. Pray that Saddam Hussein will leave the country before war is required to remove him from power. Pray that a spiritual shield will contain hostilities within the Iraqi borders (if war cannot be avoided), such that it doesn't spill over to the entire Islamic world. Pray that weapons of mass destruction, if they are deployed on any side of the battle, will be powerless. Pray that this date, rather than being a focal point of darkness, will be overwhelmed by the Light of God through the worldwide prayers of His people."

Pray that the armies of heaven will push back the powers of darkness in the Middle East? This is the "Crusade" of the new millennium. It is the Bush Crusade... ...and it shall begin at 3:33 am on 03/03/03 of the 3rd millennium A.D.


Bush Crusade

It is no secret that Bush has defined the "War on Terrorism", to which he has attached the Iraqi regime, as a "crusade".

In September of 2001, Bush warned Americans that:

"This crusade, this war on terrorism, is going to take awhile."

Recall that the crusades were, in the words of Soheib Bensheikh, Grand Mufti of the mosque in Marseille, France:

"…the barbarous and unjust military operations against the Muslim world by Christian knights, who launched repeated attempts to capture Jerusalem over the course of several hundred years."

This crackpot thinking alone might serve as justification (in the mind of the Administration) to Invade precisely at this consecrated point in time.

Strategic Importance:

So the question is, will Mr. Bush take advantage of this spiritually perceived benchmark in time to attack Iraq and proceed with his crusade against the "powers of darkness in the Middle-East"?

All signs point to "Yes." First, recall that Bush has continually downplayed the necessity and even the relevance of the UN Security Council and he has made it clear that he will act unilaterally if necessary. Taken in this context, from a strategic perspective, Bush could hardly find a better time to invade. The evidence is clear. Bush is poised to strike.

Even so, why strike at 3:33, 3/03/03? Here's a couple of reason's:

~ March 02, is the "New" Moon. In other words, there will be a days-long window of strategic night-time darkness due to a lack of moonlight, a common requirement for a strategic attack.

~ It is also the last day of the Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Mecca. Waiting for the end of Hajj might shield the Administration from some unwanted criticism and allow them to claim "sensitivity" to Muslims worldwide. Garbage at best, but certainly in character.

~ A carrier group waits in the Mediterranean Sea.

~ Four carrier groups are sitting in the Persian Gulf. Another is on its way.

~ 40 Transport ships are floating off the coast of Turkey loaded with supplies, ammunition and troops.

~ Makeshift bases are set up in various kingdoms throughout the Middle East.

In addition…

~ Attacking on this time and date adds an extra sense of mystery to the decision, fodder for interesting biographies, history books and headlines. Once again, truly superficial but in line with administration's thought processes.

~ Such a timely "crusade" would solidify the vote with the self-proclaimed "religious right".

~ Perhaps the religious fanaticism within the Administration finds some sense of "Godly duty" to proceed with the "crusade" at that point in time -- much the same rationalization that the terrorists used as they murdered helpless citizens on 911.

~ As a note, Karl Rove has suddenly decided to cancel a March 12 trip. Why would he do that? Word is that he wants to be around to lead the crusade.

Indeed, the significance of 3:33, 3/03/03 of the 3rd millennium could soon be a significant benchmark to everyone since Bush could launch his crusade with Iraq at that very time. It is a prediction that I hope proves false. Nevertheless, a warning must be presented in the event that this crusade ends like those of the past.

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posted by Thomas Ball 1:34 PM