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On Evil, the Sacred, and
What is at Stake in this Election 11/04/2024
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I recognize quite a list of issues and choices at stake in this year’s presidential election. Otherwise I would not have written a book on Christ and Anti-Christ, the Sacred and Evil. (Christ being a name for the Sacred; and Anti-Christ being a name and archetype for Evil.) Let us name some: Our Sacred Earth is on the ballot. Its future as we know it is in jeopardy due to climate change and its deniers. |
Species that live on the Earth are in jeopardy. To name just a few: Whales, elephants, tigers, lions, forests, rainforests, trees, dogs, cats, horses, camels, eagles, condors, parrots, birds of many kinds, bees, flowers, fishes, kangaroos, pandas, orangutans, bears, butterflies, buffalo, chimpanzees, gorillas, zebras, etc. etc. Is every whale sacred? And every elephant? Every tiger, lion, forest, rainforest, tree, dog, cat, horse, camel, eagle, condor, parrot, bird, bee, flower, fish, |
Animal print fabric. Photo by team member Rosanna Tufts. |
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panda, orangutan, bear, butterfly, buffalo, chimpanzee, gorilla, zebra, etc? The Sacred habitats in which they dwell including rivers, marshes, lakes, oceans, plains, woods and the rest. Are they sacred? Women and their right to make decisions about their own bodies. Are women and their bodies sacred? Men and the right to make decisions about when to become fathers. Are men sacred? Is fatherhood sacred? Children and their right to look forward to a full and healthy life. Are children sacred? And grandchildren. Are they sacred? |
Lincoln speaks at Cooper Union, New York City, 1860. Image from a book compiling early speeches of Abraham Lincoln, 1830-1860, by the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection. Artist unknown. Wikimedia Commons. | Democracy and the right to choose a government that serves the common good. Is that something sacred? Democracy as defined by
Abraham Lincoln: A Government of, by, and for the people, and as an alternative to rule by the few. Democracy in contrast to fascism and power-over and institutionalized violence and the marriage of corporations and government. |
Democracy in contrast to theocracy and Christian nationalism and Christofascism. A balance of the masculine and feminine energies vs. Patriarchy as rule by men, of men and for men. Alternatives to Patriarchy as a philosophy of power-over. The real meaning of healthy masculinity and virility has to do with qualities of inner strength and self-knowledge, virtues and values like respect and decency and caring and healing and justice-making worth developing in self and
society. The common good. Justice. Love. Forgiveness. Passion and compassion. At stake in this election as well is the triumph of Evil, otherwise known as the Anti-christ. Such issues as these stand out: |
* Ignoring climate change and therefore participating in matricide and the killing of Mother Earth. * The world's largest agribusiness corporation is Cargill Inc. With more billionaires in a single family than any other worldwide, it has brought about the destruction of forests,
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Cargill: A Food Company with its Own Intelligence Agency. Video by PILLAR
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ment of indigenous peoples, child labor, modern day slavery. A giant mural in Sao Paolo, Brazil, was painted with ashes of forests destroyed by Cargill to build its plantations. Mud from flood-ravaged areas of Brazil was also employed in the mural. "Every brushstroke represents the forests and communities devastated in the name of profit."* * $2 billion has been pumped into election 2024 by billionaire families—a sure way for billionaires to rig the system to their liking. 72% of it went to Republican candidates.** * Texas politicians, by taking away women’s rights over their own
bodies, have caused the deaths of two Texas women who could not get necessary treatment in their time of miscarriage. 30,000 rape victims in Texas have been forced to carry their rapists’ babies to term. Two women in Georgia also lost their lives over that state's new abortion laws. Evil and the Sacred are dancing together at this
election time. Which will prevail? |
* Matt Jacobson, “Taking on Cargill: Beka’s Powerful Story,” Stand.Earth, October 30, 2024.
** Julia Conley, “This is Just the Traceable Money,” Alternet Media, October 30, 2024. See Matthew Fox, Trump & The MAGA Movement as Anti-Christ: A Handbook for the 2024 Election. And Fox, Sins of the Spirit, Blessings of the
Flesh: Transforming Evil in Soul & Society. And Fox, The Pope's War: How Ratzinger's Secret Crusade Imperiled the Church and How It Can Be Saved. And Fox, The Hidden Spirituality of Men: Ten Metaphors To Awaken the Sacred Masculine. Banner image: The Sacred Earth. Watercolor painting by Elena Mozhvilo on Unsplash. |
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Queries for Contemplation |
Do you sense the same issues at stake in this election? What others would you add to this list? Have you voted and are you busy getting others to vote? Michael Moore says there were 80 million non-voters in election 2020 and 100 million in 2016 in America. A small percent could decide the election in 2024 if they were convinced to vote. |
Trump & The MAGA Movement as Anti-Christ: A Handbook for the 2024 Election Matthew Fox tells us that he had always shied away from using the
term “Anti-Christ” because it was so often used to spread control and fear. However, given today’s rise of authoritarianism and forces of democracide, ecocide, and christofascism, he turns the tables in this book employing the archetype for the cause of justice, democracy, and a renewed Earth and humanity. For immediate access to Trump
& The MAGA Movement as Anti-Christ: A Handbook for the 2024 Election, order the e-book with 10 full-color prints from Amazon HERE. To get a print-on-demand paperback copy with black & white images, order from Amazon HERE or IUniverse HERE. To receive a limited-edition, full-color paperback copy, order from MatthewFox.org HERE. Order the audiobook HERE for immediate download. |
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Sins of the Spirit, Blessings of the Flesh: Transforming Evil in Soul and Society
Visionary theologian and best-selling author Matthew Fox offers a new theology of evil
that fundamentally changes the traditional perception of good and evil and points the way to a more enlightened treatment of ourselves, one another, and all of nature. In comparing the Eastern tradition of the 7 chakras to the Western tradition of the 7 capital sins, Fox allows us to think creatively about our capacity for personal and institutional evil and what we can do about them. “A scholarly
masterpiece embodying a better vision and depth of perception far beyond the grasp of any one single science. A breath-taking analysis.” — Diarmuid O’Murchu, author of Quantum Theology: Spiritual Implications of the New Physics |
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The Pope’s War: Why Ratzinger’s Secret Crusade Has Imperiled the Church and How It Can Be Saved
The Pope’s War offers a provocative look at three decades of corruption in the
Catholic Church, focusing on Josef Ratzinger, Pope Benedict XVI. The final section in the book focuses on birthing a truly catholic Christianity. “This book should be read by everybody, not only for its ferocious courage, but also for its vision for what needs to be saved from the destructive forces that threaten authentic Christianity.” ~ Andrew Harvey, author of The Hope. “In the gripping The Pope’s War, Matthew Fox takes an unwavering look at the layers of corruption in the Catholic Church, holding moral truth against power.” — Jason Berry, author of Vows of Silence: The Abuse of Power in the Papacy of John Paul II
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The Hidden Spirituality of Men: Ten Metaphors to Awaken the Sacred Masculine
To awaken what Fox calls “the sacred masculine,” he unearths ten metaphors, or archetypes, ranging from the Green Man, an
ancient pagan symbol of our fundamental relationship with nature, to the Spiritual Warrior….These timeless archetypes can inspire men to pursue their higher calling to connect to their deepest selves and to reinvent the world. “Every man on this planet should read this book — not to mention every woman who wants to understand the struggles, often unconscious, that shape the men they know.” — Rabbi Michael
Lerner, author of The Left Hand of God |
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The Return of Father Sky: A Cosmic Mystery for Kids of All Ages
The second book in the Father Fox’s Fantastical Fables series, The Return of Father Sky helps boys and girls to celebrate a new relationship with the masculine by way of Father
Sky, whose return excites joy and wonder and possibility that enlarge the soul to welcome others and all creation. Written in a rhyming Dr. Seuss-like style, this full-color, beautifully illustrated book, written by world- renowned theologian Matthew Fox weaves together modern science and classic spirituality in a whimsical, entertaining format to illustrate important truths to readers aged 4 and up. With artwork curated from illustrators around the world, this book expresses the joy and wonder
of all peoples and cultures, planting seeds of respect, cooperation and hope to work together for the healing of our planet. |
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Fables – In the Beginning There was Joy and The Return of Father Sky in an Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat, online. December 19, 4:00pm-5:30pm PT Register HERE. |
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Creation Spirituality Conversations
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Examining Evil: Episcopal Priest Calls Trump the Anti-Christ In
this thought-provoking episode of the Lean to the Left podcast, host Bob Gatty speaks with Dr. Matthew Fox about his latest work, 'Trump and the MAGA Movement as Antichrist.' They explore the controversial connections between Donald Trump, the MAGA movement, and the archetype of the |
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Antichrist. Dr. Fox addresses the importance of truth in the face of lies perpetuated by Trump and other political figures and shares personal insights, including his forced departure from the Dominicans to the Episcopalians due to his progressive beliefs. The conversation also covers
Hildegard of Bingen’s art and its symbolism against modern societal issues like patriarchy and fascism, urging listeners to channel moral outrage into constructive action inspired by historical figures. Thoughtful reflections on spirituality, culture, and political dynamics make this an essential listen ahead of the 2024 election. |
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