Sheep or Sheeple?

The label Sheeple originated in the United States, and designates people who tend to accept and take statements at face value, especially if it is cited in mainstream media or religion.  The term is used to describe those who voluntarily acquiesce to a suggestion without critical analysis or research. They undermine their own individuality and may willingly give up their rights.  They are clueless as to the real workings of our government and our economy and what is sad is they could care less. 

One can observe the characteristics of the Sheeple in not only the workplace but in the community, the church, and even the family. The ones I find are most likely to fall into the category of the Sheeple will be from the middle-class. I have found that those who are working every day and trying to live the American Dream do not want to know what is "really" happening around them.  As long as they have a job and continue to have the security they have laid out for their life they want to stay ignorant. The main driving force in their life is the accumulation of "nice things" and being thought of as respectable people.  Most of what they have learned about the world around them comes from the main stream media or from a liberal bias.

Coming from a background in education and having spent thirty-two years dealing with "academia" I have run across those who are "knowledgeable" about what is happening around them because they are "informed" people. They know someone who is in the "know".   These are the people who are teaching the next generation of Sheeple.  They feel because of their education and that they "paid" between $100 and $200 thousand dollars for their "knowledge" entitles them to know what is going on in the world.  Most of these individuals have no understanding of what is happening around them let alone around the world. Yet they have no problem ridiculing those they view as uneducated. If you spend any time among the Academia Sheeple you will notice they have difficulty showing their intelligence.  The only thing they can actually point to is the framed paper hanging on the wall that says they completed the "intelligence test."

The Academia Sheeple do not like to be challenged.  When questioned about their understanding of the issues at hand they will more often than not confuse the issue or bring up something that is not related to the subject being discussed. They cannot take direct confrontation because they do not understand how to handle facts.  The Academia Sheeple is arrogant and clings to the standard propaganda of the bias news and is the Biblical example of the "blind leading the blind."

Knowing a little more about this next group, since there is strong blood connections to this group.  The Redneck Sheeple are maybe the most dangerous of the Sheeple.  They are ready to bomb the enemy back to the Stone Ages, their motto is to "kill them all and let God sort the dead."  They love to talk about how they would solve the problems of the world as long as it does not interfere with football, basketball, baseball and NASCAR.  They don't have time to be distracted from their favorite past time. They have a warped understanding of the Constitution and what true patriotism is all about.  They don't like big government interfering with their rights or freedom but have no issue with others losing their rights and freedom by the actions of our government.  They support those who talk "conservative" but in reality are no different from the "liberals" they can't stand.  They don't need to understand the real issue they just know it "ain't right" so just "get'er done".  

The Religious Sheeple have several various breeds among them.  There is the Christian Zionist Sheeple.  What I find frightening about this group  is that many of the Neoconservative’s who are Jewish and strong supporters of the Israeli government have allied themselves with Christians Zionist Sheeple whose “love” for Israel comes only from their desire to see the end time prophecies fulfilled.  Many Christians who profess a “love” for Israel do not wish to see a resolution to the conflict in the Middle East.  In order for there to be a fulfillment of the end time prophecies there must be Armageddon—which is actually suicidal for Israel.  In actuality there is no true love for Israel by Christian Zionist Sheeple who have an end time doctrine that advocates the destruction of Israel. The word “Armageddon” appears only once in the entire Bible and is found in Revelation 16:16. If you open God’s Word and read this passage yourself along with the verses immediately before and after it, you will be amazed at what you will find and not find in regards to the battle of Armageddon.

This is what Christian Zionist Sheeple who profess to love and bless Israel are praying will happen soon.  The inconsistency of the doctrinal teachings of Christian Zionist Sheeple who profess a love for Israel and the desire for the Rapture which can only happen by making Israel the sacrificial lamb is no more than a self-serving love.  The agenda of the Christian Zionist Sheeple who are looking for the Rapture must encourage the ongoing violent struggle in the Middle-East or Christ will not return.  So when I see both the Neoconservative Jews and Christian Zionist Sheeple coming together I wonder who is the real Sheeple? 

Then there is the Wagon Wheel Sheeple.  These people believe going to heaven can happen by different religions.  Because we are a society that does not like to discriminate against others we open the door to anyone's belief. The acceptance of different "spokes" all lead to the same hub is the basis of their theology.  These individual have made Christianity just another religion.  They have bought into the lying doctrine of the false teachers.  There is only one way and it is not by a wagon wheel—it is Jesus Christ.

I'll stop with the Denominational Sheeple.  These people have accepted the leadership of their denomination regardless of the unhealthy atmosphere.  They have learned not to make waves, do not question authority, and remain loyal.  Making waves, asking hard questions and disloyalty is equal with disobeying God.  These Sheeple have learned from watching others who were labeled rebellious, insubordinate, and disruptive to the unity of the group that it is not worth the scorn from the leadership.  They have learned to accept the decisions of the leadership without question.  After all, the leaders are people of God and would not do wrong.

I could not end without at least bringing up the group of Sheeple who are so far lost they think they have all the answers to all of the world problems-- the Anarchist Sheeple.  They have a twisted view of the world because they have twisted values.  They are easily manipulated into a cause without understand the issue they are fighting against.  These individuals make good protesters, suicide-bombers, environmental extremist and rioters.  They believe everything they are told about politics, culture, capitalism, religion, women's rights, gay rights, illegal immigration, and the environment. They believe anything the media manipulators tell them.  They do not need the facts; facts only cloud their reason to act.  They have no problem believing a lie and when the lie is exposed they will continue to believe the lie.  They are linked to the "progressive agenda" and depend on it to support their cause.  The evil in this world is a direct result of the "conservative agenda".  

I don't want to be a Sheeple.  I choose to discern right from wrong, to try the spirits, and use a Biblical view of the world.  I understand there are wolves lurking in the shadows of every area of life and that I must be on guard against the evil that is all around me.  The battle we are faced with today is far greater than any time in the history of mankind.  There are those who would destroy the very foundations of our freedom and remove our God given rights.  We must be vigilant and awake to our surroundings.  Although almost impossible we must convert the Sheeple by the transformation of their minds.  This can only happen by directing them to a deeper spiritual life in Jesus Christ—he who the Son sets free is free indeed.