Recently I was challenged on social media to expose and condemn a group known as QAnon. I had no idea who or what that was, partly because I don't spend time reading conspiracy theory claims that pop up, often from my Christian friends. And those theories, as you know, abound. Then I saw where some of the arrestees from the recent mayhem at the Capitol were identified with this group, so my curiosity was peaked.
My personal philosophy is to emulate the words of Paul, the Apostle. He wrote, "Finally brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable—if there is any moral excellence and if there is any praise—dwell on these things." (Philippians 4:8) If I'm going to be balanced and well-focused, those are the things with which I need to fill my mind.
Today this showed up on my news feed. It's an article from a trusted source about QAnon. Since I was challenged to expose/condemn them, I felt it wise to learn about it. And I realized not only did I have no idea about it, I think I have many friends who have swallowed this particular flavor of Kool Aid. And I am sure that such conspiracy nonsense and mindless biases lacking reason are on both sides of the spectrum.
Anyway, here is the link to the article. And remember, "there is none so blind as he who will not see". Beware of false prophets.
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