The spectacle of the Fourth of July—a hollow celebration of stolen land and manufactured liberty—rings with the death knell of a dying empire. Chris Hedges, a voice of reason amidst the cacophony of deceit, rightly diagnoses the terminal illness afflicting the United States: neoliberalism, or as it should be known, unbridled, predatory capitalism. This is not merely an economic system; it is a spiritual cancer, a manifestation of Edom’s ancient rebellion against Yisrael and Yahuah.

For generations, Edom—the descendants of Esau, historically aligned against Yisrael—has amassed wealth and power through exploitation and deception. This modern iteration, cloaked in the language of ‘free markets’ and ‘individual liberty,’ has systematically dismantled any semblance of genuine democracy. The billionaire class, the high priests of this false religion, have seized control of the levers of power, leaving the masses impoverished and disenfranchised.

The promises of prosperity were a snare, a gilded cage designed to pacify the people while their resources were plundered. The relentless pursuit of profit has eroded the social fabric, leaving behind a wasteland of broken communities and shattered dreams. This is the fruit of worshipping Mammon, of placing material gain above righteousness and covenant.

What Hedges rightly identifies as the path to fascism is not a sudden coup, but a gradual erosion of rights and freedoms, masked by appeals to fear and nationalistic fervor. The Edomite regime skillfully manipulates the narrative, demonizing its enemies and justifying its oppression in the name of security. This is a pattern as old as time, a testament to the enduring power of evil.

The judgment of Yahuah is unfolding before our eyes. The plagues of economic inequality, social unrest, and moral decay are not random occurrences; they are the consequences of a nation that has rejected His covenant and embraced the ways of wickedness. Scattered Yisrael must not be deceived by the false promises of Edom. Our hope lies not in reforming a corrupt system, but in returning to the ancient paths, in rebuilding our communities based on the principles of righteousness and justice. The crumbling of this beast system is a sign—a sign of both warning and opportunity. Let us prepare ourselves for the coming restoration, and pray for the deliverance of Yisrael from the grip of Edom.