At least 218 people have been killed and more than 6,000 displaced after a spate of devastating attacks on mostly Christian villages in Benue State, a territory in the Middle Belt region of northern Nigeria. Islamic Fulani militants are suspected to be behind all six of the attacks, which targeted men, women and children.

The attacks happened between June 8 and June 14, with the deadliest on June 13 0f 2025, when a displacement camp numbering 400 people in Yelewata was attacked. The militants were first resisted by the military, only for soldiers to retreat to a market area where IDPs were taking refuge in storage facilities.

"Join with us to pray that God Himself should be our defender and sustain us and keep us."

Pastor Barnabas, Nigerian believer

Shouting "Allahu Akbar" ("God is greater"), militants burned the buildings and attacked people with guns and machetes. Some 200 people were killed and five injured. Earlier that day, six civilians and three soldiers were killed in separate incidents.

"Open Doors condemns in the strongest terms possible the attacks in Benue state," says Jo Newhouse, Open Doors' spokesperson for our work in sub-Saharan Africa. "For this pattern of attack on mostly Christian villages to continue without restraint is totally unacceptable. Christians in the Middle Belt of Nigeria need to know their government is willing to do what is needed to secure their safety of all her citizens, regardless of their ethnicity or religion."

The first of this latest surge in attacks occurred in the village of Udei, when attackers shot and killed two farmers and injured another as the victims worked on their field. On June 11, two women were killed as they worked on their land near the village of Tse Ivokor. The next day, Amos Uorayev, an IDP and Protection Volunteer with Foundation for Justice Development and Peace, set out with four other youths to recover bodies, only to be ambushed and killed.

Last Sunday, thousands gathered on the streets of Makurdi—the capital of Benue State—to protest the killings, with police firing teargas to disperse them. "Listen to us, we are tired, please stop Benue killings!" said a young woman at the protest.

State under siege by 'terrorists'

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State said the state is under siege by "terrorists." In a recent interview, he explained further: "Of late, what we experience and what we see is more appalling. It is much stronger, way beyond farmer-herder crisis. We're being attacked by bandits and terrorists. The level of what we have experienced in the last two months, it's so alarming."

The State House of Assembly have said that Governor Alia, his deputy and the 32 lawmakers had let the people down. On Wednesday, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu visited Benue State and set up a committee to help restore sustainable peace to the region. "Let's fashion out a framework for lasting peace," he said at a town hall meeting. "I am ready to invest in that peace. I assure you, we will find peace. We will convert this tragedy into prosperity."

Meanwhile, the United Nations have condemned the attacks and called for a comprehensive investigation into the incidents.

"Open Doors joins the UN in calling for immediate action and a comprehensive investigation," Newhouse says. "We also call upon the government of Nigeria to take immediate action to provide protection, by taking robust action to stop violent militant attacks. We call for justice, which includes the fair prosecution of those responsible. And lastly, we call for restoration by providing restitution, rehabilitation and compensation for survivors and communities.

"The international community should do all in its power to encourage urgency and transparency from the Nigerian government in action to ensure they achieve these goals."

What is behind the violence?

The Middle Belt region is part of northern Nigeria, a melting pot of ethno-religious groups that have long co-existed, and it's where Christianity's northern presence is centered.

The Fulani, a nomadic people group, are increasingly migrating southward into Middle Belt states. It's not a new migration route, but due to climate change, resources are becoming scarcer and competition more intense. Not all Fulani are militants, but an Islamist element has emerged, with targeted violence increasingly common—and Christians are among those in the firing line.

In The Weapon of Sorcery, Trey Knowles explores how a metaphorical form of sorcery is being wielded against American citizens, pushing them into circumstances where they are forced to commit minor crimes or fall into homelessness. This "spell" is cast through systemic oppression that makes people's lives unbearably difficult, ultimately stripping them of their autonomy and turning them into property of the state. This dynamic serves to line the pockets of the wealthy, who profit from both the exploitation of the marginalized and the penal systems that ensnare them.

             Question? Do They Match The Character of Jesus Christ?

Matthew 7

True and False Prophets

15 “Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. 16 By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? 17 Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. 18 A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit. 19 Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. 20 Thus, by their fruit you will recognize them.

True and False Disciples

21 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and in your name perform many miracles?’ 23 Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!’

The Wise and Foolish Builders

24 “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. 26 But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. 27 The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash.”

28 When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were amazed at his teaching, 29 because he taught as one who had authority, and not as their teachers of the law.

Stimulus by Trey Knowles:

A stimulus is anything that can trigger a physical or behavioral change. The plural of stimulus is stimuli. Stimuli can be external or internal.

Note: Romans 8:6 It is written. The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace.

Stimulus can be used as a weapon through sorcery, which the Principalities of the world used to control people's fate and behavior to create a schizophrenic environment. Everyone who does not live in obedience to God is under the influence of a stimulus-type world. Which is controlled by darkness. False belief of living.

Religion, Ideology, Television, the Internet, and social media are the tools to influence and control the desires of the people. This Sorcery generally refers to the practice of using supernatural powers to influence the natural world. These sorcery tools can be associated with both good and evil intentions.

One of the Sorcery tricks used by the United States is to influence the world to have the power of liberty of self, through the love of money, greed, and Guns. People's labor is in vain. The enemy is setting the people up for self-destruction. Instead of the people depending on God, they are chasing things that are the opposite of God. The world has no idea or understanding of what is going on.

What empowers people to get tattoos all over their bodies? Don't they know that they belong to God, so why not do what is pleasing to God?

What empowers men to sleep with men? Dont they know that this is a disgrace to God?

What empowers people to do the opposite of God's will? Where does this Stimulus influence come from?

A stimulus is anything that can trigger a physical or behavioral change, and its influence can be profound, affecting everything from our immediate reactions to our long-term behavior patterns. Stimuli can be external, like a sound or a visual cue, or internal, like a bodily sensation. The impact of a stimulus depends on various factors, including its intensity, duration, and the context in which it occurs.

Here's a more detailed look at how stimuli influence behavior:

1. Stimulus Control:

Stimulus control refers to the phenomenon where a behavior is more likely to occur in the presence of a specific stimulus (or stimuli).

For example, the presence of a stop sign controls a driver's behavior to stop the vehicle.

Similarly, a person might behave differently around a romantic interest compared to how they behave around a boss, demonstrating stimulus control by social context.

Faulty stimulus control can also develop, leading to maladaptive behaviors, which can be addressed through interventions like behavior analysis therapy from Adina ABA.

2. Influence on Perception and Learning:

Intensity:

Stimulus intensity can affect response speed and accuracy. For instance, a brighter light might be detected faster than a dimmer one.

Duration:

The length of time a stimulus is present can also be critical. In olfaction, the duration of an odor stimulus influences how it is perceived.

Complexity:

Stimulus complexity can influence learning. More complex visual stimuli can sometimes lead to more effective learning, as shown in studies using the Rutgers Acquired Equivalence Test (RAET) from ScienceDirect.com.

Context:

The context in which a stimulus is presented can also affect how it is interpreted and how we respond to it.

3. Stimulus Motives:

Stimulus motives are innate drives that prompt exploration and interaction with the environment.

These motives are not driven by basic needs like hunger or thirst but by the desire for stimulation and information.

Examples include a baby's curiosity about new objects or a person's interest in novel experiences.

4. Social Influence:

Social interactions can be seen as a form of stimulus control.

Behaviors like conformity, obedience, and social facilitation can be understood as responses to social stimuli.

For example, individuals may change their behavior to align with group norms, demonstrating stimulus control by social pressure.

In summary, stimuli play a crucial role in shaping our behavior, perception, and learning. Understanding how stimuli influence us is essential for understanding human behavior in various contexts, from simple reflexes to complex social interactions.

Europe Is A Liar

1 John 2:1-11

My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have an advocate with the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. 

2 He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.

Note: Verse 1 is talking about accidental sins. Not a person who practices sinning.

Note: 1 John 3:9 says: No one who is born of God will continue to sin, because God’s seed remains in them; they cannot go on sinning, because they have been born of God.

3 We know that we have come to know him if we keep his commands. 4 Whoever says, “I know him,” but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in that person. 5 But if anyone obeys his word, love for God is truly made complete in them. This is how we know we are in him: 6 Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did.

Note: Compare verse 1 John 2:3-6 with the actions of Europe since the time that Jesus left the earth.

Love and Hatred for Fellow Believers

7 Dear friends, I am not writing you a new command but an old one, which you have had since the beginning. This old command is the message you have heard. 8 Yet I am writing you a new command; its truth is seen in him and in you, because the darkness is passing and the true light is already shining.

9 Anyone who claims to be in the light but hates a brother or sister is still in the darkness. 10 Anyone who loves their brother and sister lives in the light, and there is nothing in them to make them stumble. 11 But anyone who hates a brother or sister is in the darkness and walks around in the darkness. They do not know where they are going, because the darkness has blinded them.

In "Your Debt," Trey Knowles declares that we owe the system nothing but love. He speaks to how the system has stripped his people of their divine origin, forcing them to live in the shadows of darkness instead of the light of their true nature.

Trey Knowles' speech "Description" explores the contrast between America's image and its alignment with the image of God. Knowles questions whether America, Great Britain, and England truly reflect godly character, suggesting that many people in these countries have drifted from divine principles. He uses the metaphor of eating from the "belly of the beast" to illustrate how people consume things that are disconnected from God's will—things that don't come from Him, yet are embraced by society.

Islam began in 610 CE, when Prophet Muhammad received his first revelation in Mecca, according to Islamic tradition. This event is considered the starting point of Islam, as it marks the beginning of the divine revelations that would later become the Quran. 

Note: Many years after Christ

Mecca, or Makkah, is the holiest city in Islam, located in the western region of Saudi Arabia. It's the birthplace of Prophet Muhammad and the location of the Kaaba, Islam's most sacred shrine, which is the center of the Great Mosque (Masjid al-Haram). Mecca is also the destination for the annual Hajj pilgrimage, a mandatory journey for able-bodied Muslims who can afford it.

Note: Matthew 24:26; Jesus says “Therefore if they say to you, ‘Look, He is in the desert!’ do not go out; or ‘Look, He is in the inner rooms!’ do not believe it.

Does the Prophet Muhammad come from the desert?

While Prophet Muhammad was born in the city of Mecca, which is located in the desert, it's important to clarify that he wasn't born in the desert itself. Mecca is a mountainous town in the high desert plateau of western Arabia. He was raised in the desert, as it was common practice to send infants to live with Bedouin families, according to Islamic tradition.

Here's a more detailed explanation:

Place of Birth:

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Prophet Muhammad was born in Mecca, a town known for its bustling trade and religious significance.

Desert Environment:

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Mecca is situated in a mountainous desert plateau, making it a desert city, but not the desert in the traditional sense.

Early Life in the Desert:

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As a young infant, Prophet Muhammad was sent to live with a Bedouin family in the desert as part of a common practice. This practice was believed to promote the health and resilience of children.

Later Life:

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He later returned to Mecca and continued to live there until his emigration to Medina.

Note: 1 Corinthians 13:1-4 says If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing.

As I've examined, some verses in the Quran, such as 47:4, or 9:29, directly tell them to kill the people who reject Islam or God. I found this kind of disturbing, considering that Islam is supposed to believe in the one true God and follow the image of God,  and welcome all people, and if the Quran is the word of Allah himself, God can punish people himself because he is the creator.  

Note: For Example- In the story from Genesis, the King of Egypt, Pharaoh, was not actively prevented from sleeping with Abraham's wife, Sarah. Instead, the Bible tells that God intervened to protect Sarah. God caused Pharaoh to be stricken with sickness and disease until Sarah was returned to Abraham. This was because God had a promise to Abraham and Sarah about having a son, and He intervened to keep them together.

Killing in the Name of Islam is wrong? Matthew 24:28 Wherever there is a carcass, there the vultures will gather.

Note: 1 John 3:15 says. Anyone who hates a brother or sister is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life residing in him.

Is Islam The Second Beast of Religion That Kills? You Decide.

The Islamic conquests, also known as the Arab conquests or Early Muslim conquests, refer to the military expansion of the Islamic Caliphate following the death of the Prophet Muhammad in 632 CE. This period saw the rapid expansion of Arab Muslim power beyond the Arabian Peninsula, establishing a vast empire that encompassed territories across Asia, Africa, and Europe. The conquests were fueled by a combination of military strength, religious fervor, and the political circumstances of the time.

Key Aspects of the Islamic Conquests:

Rapid Expansion:

The conquests were characterized by swift and significant expansion, particularly during the Rashidun Caliphate (632-661 CE), and later under the Umayyad Caliphate (661-750 CE).

Military Success:

Arab armies, often led by skilled commanders like Khalid ibn al-Walid, achieved decisive victories, conquering territories like Persia, Syria, and Egypt.

Political and Religious Factors:

The rise of Islam and the desire to spread its message played a significant role in the conquests. Simultaneously, the political instability and weakened states of the Byzantine and Sasanian empires also contributed to the ease of conquest.

Diverse Territories:

The Islamic conquests encompassed a wide range of territories, including parts of the Middle East, North Africa, the Iberian Peninsula, and Central Asia.

Impact and Legacy:

The conquests brought about significant changes, including the spread of Islam, the establishment of new political structures, and the transformation of existing societies.

Major Conquests:

Conquest of Persia (633-651 CE):

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The Sasanian Empire was defeated, leading to the incorporation of Persia into the Islamic Caliphate.

Conquest of Syria (634-638 CE):

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The Byzantine Empire's control over Syria was broken, and the region was brought under Arab rule.

Conquest of Egypt (641-642 CE):

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Egypt was swiftly conquered and remained under Muslim rule ever since.

Conquest of North Africa (647-709 CE):

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The Maghreb region, west of Egypt, was progressively brought under Islamic rule.

Conquest of the Iberian Peninsula (711 CE):

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The Visigothic Kingdom in Spain was conquered by Arab and Berber forces, leading to the establishment of the Umayyad Caliphate in al-Andalus.

Does Muslim or Islam match the character or Image of God?

Since Islam went on its conquest, how many people has it killed?

Note: Matthew 24:7-11: Jesus says, Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places.  All these are the beginning of birth pains.

Note: This has happened since Jesus left the earth.

 “Then you will be handed over to be persecuted and put to death, and you will be hated by all nations because of me.     

Note: Things to Consider: Islam Kills Christians, or All Nations hate Black people, so they kill them or enslave them.

At that time, many will turn away from the faith and will betray and hate each other,  and many false prophets will appear and deceive many people.

Note: Turn away from the Son of Man to join Islam, then they betray their brother who believes in Jesus.

Note: This has happened since Jesus left and is still happening. Islam is killing Jesus followers.

Does Islam match God's Character? How many nations and people follow this Religion? 

Note: James 1:27 says. Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world. 

Quran Addresses Murder:

The Quran addresses murder as a grave offense and emphasizes the sanctity of human life. It states that taking a life, unless it's in the case of murder or for spreading mischief in the land, is as if one has killed all of humanity.

Here are some key points regarding the Quran's perspective on murder:

Sanctity of Life: The Quran emphasizes the sacredness of human life, considering it a gift from God that must be respected and protected.

Prohibition of Unjust Killing: Killing an innocent person is strictly forbidden and considered a major crime.

Consequences of Intentional Murder: The Quran warns of severe consequences in the hereafter for intentional murder, including eternal hellfire and divine wrath.

Punishment in This Life: Islamic law (Sharia) provides for the death penalty (Qisas) as a possible punishment for intentional murder, but it also strongly encourages forgiveness or acceptance of blood money (Diyya) as alternatives.

Discouragement of Revenge: While retaliation (Qisas) is an option, forgiveness is encouraged, and the victim's family is given the choice to pardon the perpetrator or accept compensation.

Contextual Understanding of Verses Related to Violence: Some verses in the Quran that seem to address violence are understood to be relevant within specific historical and military contexts, particularly in self-defense against aggressors. These verses do not justify the killing of innocent civilians.

It's important to note that the interpretation of specific verses related to violence and punishment in Islam is complex and subject to differing perspectives among scholars and within various schools of thought.

Quran addresses murder and the Bible addresses murder, so why do Muslims and Christians Murder and hate? Those who do such a thing don't belong to God, because God is love.

Take your stand against the devil’s schemes by being strong in the Lord God and live by the spirit. Trey Knowles’s allegory comedy “Pawns of America” shows us that our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, principalities against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world, and the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.

Pawns of America shows you how the principalities of this world can orchestrate people's behavior by using manipulation and gaslighting tactics. This is how it is done. The Principalities will target the desires of the heart, to manipulate the stereotypic ideology of the individuals.

Stereotyping behavior of ideology refers to the tendency for people holding a particular political or social ideology to overgeneralize characteristics about individuals belonging to opposing ideologies, often relying on simplistic and preconceived notions about those groups, which can lead to prejudice and discrimination based on their perceived political affiliation rather than individual traits.

Powerful people and organization can cause people to kill each other by manipulating them based on individual behavior of ideology. For example, hate groups.

Since Mankind has been and is divided into three parts: the Haves, the Have-Nots, and the Have-a-Little, Want More, so when there is greed and coveting people can easily be controlled and manipulated based on their wants and desires using behavioral sorcery. Political behavioral sorcery is a weapon to turn citizens of America into schizophrenic behavior.

Now the political sorcery game is played in America like this. Between the Haves and Have-Nots are the Have-a-Little, Want More--the middle class. The people in America are torn between upholding the status quo to protect the little they have, and wanting change to get more, they become split personalities. They could be described as social, economic, and political schizoids. Generally, they seek a safe way, where they can profit by change and yet not risk losing the little, they have. They insist on a minimum of three aces before playing a hand in the poker game of revolution.

Thermo Politically they are tepid and rooted in inertia. Today in Western society and particularly in the United States they comprise the majority of our population.”

In Trey Knowles’s Pawns of America, Trey Knowles exposes the chess match that is taking place between the principalities of this world, one for the Haves which equals “Trump” and for Have Nots which equals “Obama”. Both of these principalities are trying to orchestrate people's behavior for control and the glory of their own sovereignty.

For where our treasure is, there our heart will be also. So, if our heart is with the Lord, then he is our main source and we cannot be manipulated by any principalities in this world because our treasure is in the Lord and there is our heart.

We are more than conquerors, and we will counter attack the principalities of this world.

It is written in Ephesians 6:13-17 says therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

We will not be pawns of the principalities of this world.

Trey Knowles's Clean Up America is a message for America to change and reform to the images of God and not to the flesh.

Galatians 5:16-21 says.

So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whatever you want. But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.

The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God.