NOSTRADAMUS : PROPHET OF GOD OR MESSENGER OF SATAN? : PT 1

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Published On : April 23, 1997

Last Updated : May 27, 2009

Roman Catholic Inquisition, Nostradamus The Occult And Drugs,
Quatrains Of Nostradamus, Dolores Cannon, Conversations With
Nostradamus, Giving Nostradamus The Benefit Of The Doubt, Why
He Says "Gods" And Not God?, Flee From The Works Of Darkness,
Avoid Witchcraft-Divination, Endtime Deceivers False Prophets
And False Angels Of Light, Absence Of Christ's Second Coming,
New Age Deception, Golden Age Of Peace Without Jesus Christ?,
Battle Of Armageddon, Assassination Of Pope John Paul II Was
A Failed Prophecy Of Nostradamus, St. Malachy's Prophecy And
112 Papal Mottoes, Cardinal Jean-Marie Lustiger And Cardinal
Joseph Ratzinger, Peter The Roman, Beast And False Prophet -
Possibly An Islamic Pair, A Short Term For Pope Benedict XVI,
Determining Validity Of The Quatrains Of Michel Nostradamus,
Political And Religious Manipulation Behind KJV Translation



The following is an updated, expanded version of an article
that I originally wrote over twelve years ago in the Spring
of 1997. I trust that it will be a blessing to my brothers
and sisters in the faith.

Many people today are familiar with the writings -- commonly
known as the "Quatrains" -- of the noted sixteenth century
French physician, Nostradamus. Michel Nostradamus, who some
people view as a psychic, lived during the dangerous time of
the Inquisition. This was a dark period in European history
during which time the Roman Catholic Church resorted to every
means possible -- including horrible practices of torture --
in order to exorcise the demons from those people who refused
to embrace Roman Catholicism as the so-called one true faith,
and the only religion ordained by, blessed by, and recognized
by God. It was because of these conditions that Nostradamus
shrouded his Quatrains in deep symbolism; thus making them
just as mysterious and esoteric as the Revelation of Saint
John the Divine.

According to what I have read, Michel Nostradamus was heavily
involved with the occult, including astrology, as well as the
theosophy of the Kabbalah. It has also been said that he took
mind-enhancing drugs, for the explicit purpose of heightening
his ability to make intimate contact with the spirit world.
It is this contact which is claimed to have resulted in what
are said to be prophetic dreams and visions concerning the
future. Originally written in French, the Quatrains, as well
as various interpretations of their meanings, have now been
translated into a variety of languages. Likewise, movies and
videos have been made regarding Nostradamus' work. As of this
current writing, the most highly acclaimed books which have
been published regarding the interpretations of the Quatrains,
is a series written by New Age author, Dolores Cannon. Using
various so-called "channelers", who allegedly made contact
with the spirit of Nostradamus, as well as with some of his
contemporary associates, Dolores Cannon produced the series
"Conversations With Nostradamus", which supposedly contains
the proper interpretations of the Quatrains.

Being deeply interested in Endtime and futuristic events,
I took the time to read some of the original Quatrains, as
well as various summaries of, and excerpts from, Cannon's
"Conversations With Nostradamus". While I find Nostradamus'
predictions interesting and quite intriguing, I must also
confess that I have a few reservations which are difficult
for me to simply ignore or dismiss. For the record, allow me
to state that this impression was formed, not so much from
reading an English translation of the Quatrains, as it was
from the interpretations which were provided by Cannon and
others. If one were to go by these alone, it would appear
that Michel Nostradamus was a false prophet. The problem as
I see it, is that we don't have the man here today to tell
us exactly what he meant by his Quatrains. All we have are
the interpretations of those who have tried to understand
them, and they vary widely in their opinions. In fact, some
time ago, there was a rumor floating around on the Internet
whereby certain people were crediting Michel Nostradamus
with having predicted 9/11 in one of his Quatrains.

So, as I was saying, being as we don't have Nostradamus here
with us today in order to explain his writings more clearly
to us, calling him a false prophet may be unjustified, and
perhaps even a bit premature. I am sure that you will agree
with me when I say that accusing a person of something based
upon second-hand knowledge, or someone else's understanding
of their work, is not really a fair practice.

While Michel Nostradamus did credit God for his prophetic
ability -- and I've read where he is said to have relied in
part upon the Holy Scriptures in order to better understand
his visions -- nevertheless, I have also noticed that at the
same time, in several places in his letters, he refers to
"the gods", instead of to the one true God. While one may
argue that the plural of the Hebrew "el", that is, "elohim",
is used in the Old Testament when referring to God, the fact
that Nostradamus would write "the gods", does make me wonder
if perhaps he didn't find himself caught in a dilemma when
it came to his personal beliefs. In other words, I question
whether he was trying to maintain a balance in his faith in
the one true God, but without really forsaking the works of
darkness in which he had become involved; that is to say,
witchcraft, drugs, the Kabbalah, etc. The Scriptures make it
very clear that the Children of Light cannot be involved in
the works of darkness. In fact, the Bible advises us to flee
from them. Consider the following example verses:

"Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for
what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and
what communion hath light with darkness?"
2 Corinthians 6:14, KJV

"Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put
darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter
for sweet, and sweet for bitter!"
Isaiah 5:20, KJV

"The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us
therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on
the armour of light."
Romans 13:12, KJV

"For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the
Lord: walk as children of light . . . And have no fellowship
with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove
them."
Ephesians 5:8, 11, KJV

"Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and
he will flee from you."
James 4:7, KJV

"Neither give place to the devil."
Ephesians 4:27, KJV

"And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the
world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because
their deeds were evil. For every one that doeth evil hateth
the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds
should be reproved."
John 3:19-20, KJV

"Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath
translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:"
Colossians 1:13, KJV

"But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should
overtake you as a thief. Ye are all the children of light,
and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of
darkness."
1 Thessalonians 5:4-5, KJV

"But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy
nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the
praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his
marvellous light:"
1 Peter 2:9, KJV

"If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in
darkness, we lie, and do not the truth:"
1 John 1:6, KJV



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