Looking at History in Different Ways

We can look at history in two different ways.

We can take an accidental view and look at history as a series of catastrophes. We are always led to believe that historical events like wars and revolutions were the result of some sudden event (or sequence of events) and while this might work for volcanoes and earthquakes, it does not always provide a realistic explanation of events influenced by human beings.

Alternatively, we can study history as a series of conspiracies occurring as a product of advanced planning. A conspiratorial view of history assumes that events involving the relationship between human beings (and groups of human beings) including wars and revolutions, occur as direct result of plans made in secret. This conspiratorial view does not work for volcanoes and earthquakes but it could provide a realistic explanation of the relationship between human beings and nation states.

It is possible to analyse major historical events using these two alternative schools of thought.

Traditionally, historical events are explained as accidents. A war begins when a hostile nation invades the territory of another.  A revolution begins when the people (always spontaneously) rise up to overthrow an existing government. A depression occurs when the markets take an unexpected downturn. Inflation occurs when prices are driven up by shortages.

These official explanations often present difficulties for a serious analytical mind but is it really possible that government leaders could plan events and manipulate them to reach a conclusion of their choice? Is it really possible that some of the great catastrophes of history were part of a plan?

Franklin D. Roosevelt,  as US President, was certainly involved in and made a big contribution during turbulent times. He has been quoted as saying:

“In politics, nothing happens by accident.  If it happens, it was planned that way”

William Jennings Bryan was US Secretary of State just before World War 1.  He wrote:

“…the large banking interests were deeply interested in the world war because of the wide opportunities for large profits.”

Throughout the world, people are starting to realise that there is an indisputable link between industry and Wall Street which has been in existence for many, many years. Banks always profit from wars and have always profited from wars because debt created out of necessity in times of need results  in on-going profit for years to come. Wars have always been used to help industry and commerce  gain access to new commercial markets.

The Bible takes a conspiratorial view of history. Psalms 2 is a good example of conspiring men with ulterior motives

Unfortunately, education systems throughout the Western world always teach the accidental view of history without question. An alternative  opinion is rarely presented and this subjective point of view is reinforced on a daily basis by most media outlets. As a result, when faced with exposure to the conspiratorial  point of view the immediate reaction is profound shock. This is usually followed by disbelief, denial and a refusal to accept anything other than the propaganda they’ve been taught to believe.

Maybe world events do not happen as a series of accidents. Maybe events are the result of an organised campaign by an elite group of unseen, unknown world leaders. Maybe a mixture of accidents and conspiracies can explain historical events but we should all think for ourselves and keep an open mind

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