Murderer: covered in sangre Murderer: blood on your shoulders
Karma: how does it feel? Karma: to take a life? Wailin’: wailing in vain Wailin’: you’ll reap what you sow!
Thou shalt not kill Thou shalt not kill Thou shalt not kill Thou shalt not kill
Shot! Robbing your family Robbing your friends Robbing your best friends, you Rapist: you’ll have no redemption Burn, burn, burn
Its comin’ back around at you Its comin’ back around I might just come after you I just might come after, but you’ll never know Broke the first commandment
Thou shalt not kill Thou shalt not kill Thou shalt not kill Thou…
Face your judgment!
–Soulfly, “First Commandment”–
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Whoever sheds man’s blood, by man his blood shall be shed; for in the image of God He made man. –Genesis 9:6 (NKJV)–
He who strikes a man so that he dies shall surely be put to death. –Exodus 21:12 (NKJV)–
The one in authority is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for rulers do not bear the sword for no reason. They are God’s servants, agents of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer. –Romans 13:4 (NIV)–
The agent of the law who puts the criminal to death is not guilty of murder; rather, it is the law itself which puts him to death…those who have waged war at God’s command, or in accordance with His laws, have represented in their persons the public justice or the wisdom of government, and in this capacity have put to death wicked men; such persons have by no means violated the commandment, “Thou shalt not kill.” –St. Augustine, The City of God 1.21–
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John Grisham, The Innocent Man (Vintage, 2012).
Dr. Shelton Smith, Capital Punishment Revisited (Sword of the Lord, 2000).
Many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist. –2 John 7 (KJV)–
The fool has said in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none who does good. –Psalm 14:1 (NKJV)–
You shall not steal. –Exodus 20:15 (NIV)–
You shall not murder. –Exodus 20:13 (NIV)–
You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor. –Exodus 20:16 (NIV)–
You shall not covet your neighbor’s house. You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, or his male or female servant, his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor. –Exodus 20:17 (NIV)–
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Dr. John R. Rice, False Doctrines Answered (Sword, 1970), pp. 375-377.
—. Evolution or the Bible–Which? (Sword of the Lord, 1963).
J. Edgar Hoover, Masters of Deceit: The Story of Communism In America and How to Fight It (Pocket Books, 1959). This is considered the top anti-communist book ever written. This book, along with Dr. V. Raymond Edman’s sermon “The Big Lie,” served as the basis for Dr. Rice’s preaching against communist ideas.
Alfred McCann, God or Gorilla (Devin-Adair Co, 1922). Catholic book against evolution.
Leslie Holmes, Communism: A Very Short Introduction (Oxford UP, 2009).
Stephen Lovell, The Soviet Union: A Very Short Introduction (Oxford UP, 2009).
Jane Caplan, Nazi Germany: A Very Short Introduction (Oxford UP, 2019).
Richard Valelly, American Politics: A Very Short Introduction (Oxford UP, 2013).
1984 (Virgin Films, 1984). Available on VidAngel to clear out the bad stuff. This is what I used for the clip at the beginning of the podcast. This story was inspired by the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany. A terrifying depiction of a state where the government controls thought itself (brainwashing). Deeply anti-totalitarian and often interpreted as a critique of Marxist regimes, especially Stalinism. Strongest philosophical and psychological portrayal of the loss of freedom.
The Printing (Unusual Films, 1990). Censorship of Bible printers in the Soviet Union. This movie might be the clearest at communicating the how Marxist ideology criminalizes Christianity, suppresses free speech, and controls nearly every aspect of life. Even printing a Bible is seen as a punishable offense. Freedom of conscience and speech are shown as completely annihilated under Marxist rule. Unlike other films that touch on broader themes (war, oppression, personal stories), The Printing is focused explicitly on the suppression of freedom under Marxist ideology. There’s no ambiguity—the government is Marxist, and the loss of freedom is total and ideological.
China Cry (TBN Films, 1990). Persecution and torture of Christians by Chinese communist soldiers. Exposes the horrors of communist China’s ideological purges, forced conformity, and abuse of dissidents. Strong anti-communist message, particularly regarding religious and personal freedoms.
Doctor Zhivago (MGM, 1965). Depicts the communist revolution that happened in Russia under Vladimir Lenin starting in 1917. What happens when Marxist ideas take over a government. Its awful.
Tortured for Christ (VOM, 2018). Persecution and torture of Christians by Romanian communist soldiers. Shows the brutality of Marxist regimes, especially toward Christianity.
The Twilight Zone. “Death’s Head Revisited,” “In the Presence of Mine Enemies,” “The Obsolete Man,” and “He’s Alive,” are all against Nazism, Hitler, and totalitarianism.
Schindler’s List (Universal Pictures, 1993). Available on VidAngel and Clearplay to clear out the bad stuff. Portrays life in Nazi concentration camps.
The Hiding Place (World Wide Pictures, 1975). Portrays life in Nazi concentration camps. Persecution of Jews and Christians.
Reporter: “Is it right to KILL somebody who INSULTS MUHAMMAD?”
Radical Muslim Lady: “YEAH, because its the religion, I understand. But you shouldn’t beat up the prophet, you know?” –(5:03)–
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Definition: In Article III, Section 3 of the United States Constitution, treason is specifically limited to levying war against the U.S., or adhering to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort. Penalty: Under U.S. Code Title 18, the penalty is death, or not less than five years’ imprisonment (with a minimum fine of $10,000, if not sentenced to death). Any person convicted of treason against the United States also forfeits the right to hold public office in the United States. The terms used in the definition derive from English legal tradition, specifically the Treason Act 1351. Levying war means the assembly of armed people to overthrow the government or to resist its laws. Enemies are subjects of a foreign government that is in open hostility with the United States. Treason does not distinguish between participants and accessories; all persons who rebel or intentionally give aid to hostilities are subject to the same charge. –Wikipedia, “Treason Laws in the United States”–
3 Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes. 4 Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight. 5 For this is the way the holy women of the past who put their hope in God used to adorn themselves. They submitted themselves to their own husbands, 6 like Sarah, who obeyed Abraham and called him her lord. You are her daughters if you do what is right and do not give way to fear. –1 Peter 3:3-6 (NIV)–
Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work. –Titus 3:1 (ESV)–
Rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Would you have no fear of the one who is in authority? Then do what is good, and you will receive his approval, for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. –Romans 13:3-4 (ESV)–
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Definition: In Article III, Section 3 of the United States Constitution, treason is specifically limited to levying war against the U.S., or adhering to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort. Penalty: Under U.S. Code Title 18, the penalty is death, or not less than five years’ imprisonment (with a minimum fine of $10,000, if not sentenced to death). Any person convicted of treason against the United States also forfeits the right to hold public office in the United States. The terms used in the definition derive from English legal tradition, specifically the Treason Act 1351. Levying war means the assembly of armed people to overthrow the government or to resist its laws. Enemies are subjects of a foreign government that is in open hostility with the United States. Treason does not distinguish between participants and accessories; all persons who rebel or intentionally give aid to hostilities are subject to the same charge. –Wikipedia, “Treason Laws in the United States”–
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