Topic: Bethlehem

The discussion shifts to the historical and modern persecution of Christians, noting that many groups have been displaced from their homelands throughout history. Reference is made to the fall of Constantinople and the current purging of Christians in Bethlehem and Nigeria by Islamic extremists. The speakers argue that the focus on Jewish issues often overshadows the massive scale of violence directed at Christian populations globally.

Jay Dyer discusses the "Angel of the Lord" in the Old Testament as the pre-incarnate Jesus Christ. He cites various biblical passages where this divine messenger appeared to Abraham, Moses, and Ezekiel, exercising the authority of Yahweh. This perspective posits that the second person of the Trinity was active throughout Israel's history, eventually fulfilling the prophecies of a savior born in Bethlehem.

Guest host Kay Daly discusses the difficulty of delivering tough news during the holidays and calls for "truth on earth" rather than just peace. She draws a parallel between modern government oppression and the journey of Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem to pay taxes. Daly argues that Mary and Joseph were not "good global citizens" because they resisted a government that sought to kill their child.

Kate Dalley cites a 1998 interview with Bill Gates in George Magazine where he openly discussed funding population control. She connects modern government overreach to historical patterns of oppression, using the biblical story of Mary and Joseph traveling to Bethlehem to pay taxes as an example. She argues that "good global citizens" throughout history have often been the ones to facilitate tyranny.

Kate Dalley uses the biblical story of Mary and Joseph traveling to Bethlehem for taxes as an example of historical government oppression. She transitions to modern data, noting that court-ordered FDA documents revealed 1,200 deaths in the first 90 days of the Pfizer vaccine rollout. Dalley argues that the "Delta" and "Omicron" variants are being used to maintain a cycle of fear and profit.