The Vacant Seat Number 666 in the European Parliament

European Institute of Protestant Studies ^ | July 22, 1999 | Ian R.K: Paisley, M.P., M.E.P.

[Dimensio]

The resemblence between the painting and the poster is significant -- not a mistake, in my opinion.

No, it isn't a mistake. It's Europa riding a bull (which is likely a manifestation of Zeus). It's Greek imagery that dates well before the birth of John the Apostle, which has already been pointed out in this discussion. Attempting to draw a link betwen it and a "woman riding a beast" as described in the book of Revelation is the work of crackpots in tinfoil hats.

[paulklenk]

Well, I'm not saying it means anything, but just because the image existed before doesn't really mean anything. My mind is not made up on it.

[Dimensio]

Speaking of 666: Have you heard the theory about UPC symbols?

Did you mean this?

[paulklenk]

Below is a link to the 666/UPC information. In summary, each number on a UPC bar code symbol from 0 to 9 is represented by 2 black bars. A numeric digit appears below each pair of black bars. These are consistent (the same black bars for each digit).

In addition, the UPC has three pairs of double bars which extend down a bit further than the rest. The three pairs appear at the beginning, middle, and end of the bar code. These are not labeled. They are two thin lines -- exactly the same as the pair of bars representing the digit six.

Please don't label me a tin foiler on this -- I haven't bought that this has anything to do with anything, and I'm not saying there is a conspiracy or plan behind it. However, as I said before, I do believe that what the Bible says is true. It does talk about a mark (666) without which people will not be able to buy or sell.

[paulklenk]

That's great -- thanks for bringing it to my attention. When it's late at night, the little spooky things come out and I need level-headed people to chase them away. LOL!

[paulklenk]

When I said "The resemblence between the painting and the poster is significant -- not a mistake, in my opinion" I was talking about the Babel painting and the Euro poster, not the woman riding the beast. (Those blocky-looking people sure are scary, aren't they?)

[Dimensio]

Yes, I'm a bit tired and I missed that. The blocky-looking people are a retro-look. I think that it looks a bit tacky, but not scary.

[Dimensio]

Take a look at the highlighted marks and look at the mark for "6". They do not look alike. The highlighted mark is a 'seperator' mark, which does not signify any number. A case could be made that it resembles the marking of '6', but it is not identical and to a computer the difference means everything.

[paulklenk]

If and when post 666 is filled, ping me, would you? I really am interested. Also, do you know how long it's been vacant? I'll reread the article myself and see if they mention it.

[Squantos]

EU = European on our leg............

Stay Safe !

[Cvengr]

FWIW, I have seen some good evidence that one meaning of the number of the beast is associated with a subcutaceous biomedical chip, shaped as an ellipsoid, with ribbed patterns, which could be read similar to the UPC pattern and formed an integer of "666" in hexadecimal. Part of the devices said importance was a linkage between manmade digital devices, the biological body, human thought, and emotional connections. Some studies indicate it might also have ramifications as a bi-directional communications device which would be employed as an intercept of any human initiation of thoughful communication with any other person,...including prayer.

This particular view might be woefully inadequate with respect to all other Scriptural references, but it conveniently offers some basis as to the severity of the consequences for accepting the mark.

As for the article and the number of coincidences, it might be conspiracy theory, but then again, conspiracies do involve a number of coincidences.

[GiovannaNicoletta]

It could have been. It's been so long since I saw that movie that I really couldn't say with any certainty.

I think I will write to Dr. Van Impe and ask him about that- it will drive me crazy until I find out what those meanings are.

I don't know if you are aware of this, but Dr. Van Impe mentioned a couple of years ago that a Catholic writer named Malachi Martin wrote a book a few years ago about a 14th or 15th century priest. This priest correctly predicted each pope who would serve through the centuries until the rise of the Antichrist. According to this priest, there will be one more pope after the one we have now, then the pope after that will be the one who reigns during the Tribulation.

The Tribulation pope's name will be Peter Romano (according to the priest). When I e-mail Dr. Van Impe about the 666 thing, I will ask about the name of that book. It's something like "Blood of the Roses" but that is definitly not the correct title.

I will let you know if you're interested.

[ganesha]

Babylon system is the vampire
Suckin the children day by day
Me say de babylon system is the vampire, falling empire,
Suckin the blood of the sufferers
Built in church and university
deceiving the people continually
Me say them graduating thieves and murderers
Look out now: they suckin the blood of the sufferers

Tell the children the truth
Tell the children the truth
Tell the children the truth right now!
come on and tell the children the truth!

.............Bob Marley

[general_re]

The center of the coins where the image appears is cast in gold. A possible reference to the "golden calf/false idol" constructed by Aaron in Exodus 32.

I always knew we shouldn't trust those diabolical Canadians...

[tcostell]

Ian Paisley makes David Duke look like the poster boy for racial tolerance. He's been screaming "Death to the Papists" from every hilltop in the UK for years, and is a certifiable loon.

The message only carries the credibility of the messenger, and in this case the messenger only has credibility which those who have never heard of him, or those that share his "Ethnic Cleansing" point of view.

You assume a lot when you accuse me of spiritual blindness simply because I don't believe your messenger. What can I assume about you because you believe him?

[Consort]

Seems to be a trade publication for funeral directors rather than some death cult.

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That's probably true.....but what are those "body snatcher's" doing with all those bodies when no one is looking (and few people like to look at funeral parlors)? ooooooooh.

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Tishman is a big real estate outfit in NYC. They own lots of skyscrapers, not just 666 Fifth Avenue.

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True again....but with all the buildings they own, why pick 666 to be their home address? oooooooooooh.

[dighton]

It appears that the Beast has eaten the Woman.

[habs4ever]

Notice, we breed big calves up here.But our "calves" tend to look like beavers and polar bears ;-)

[general_re]

But our "calves" tend to look like beavers and polar bears ;-)

Given the governments you all have been saddled with, this one's surprisingly appropriate ;)

[Seti 1]

I once got a speeding ticket on Hwy 666 in Arizona (perhaps NM). I think the Devil made me do it. Or perhaps it was just that absolutely straight road stretching into infinity with only one other car on it (an unmarked cruiser).