Truth & Knowledge – Episode 75: "The Acts of Cain"

Trey Knowles’ song “Shadows of Death” delivers a powerful warning to those living in spiritual darkness, symbolized as “eating off the table of the beast.” The song urges listeners to fear no evil, repent, and return to God’s presence. It calls people to step away from a counterfeit way of life—one rooted in ungodly desires, materialism, and worldly values—and to reject the influence of the “shadows of death,” which represents a life opposed to God.

In his stand-up comedy routine "Why Do You See So Many Feminine Black Men," Trey Knowles explores the cultural and social dynamics that, in his view, contribute to the rise of effeminate behavior among Black men. Blending humor with social commentary, Knowles suggests that many Black boys grow up mimicking their mothers due to the absence of father figures—a result, he argues, of systemic economic hardship and historical oppression. He jokingly frames this dynamic as "sorcery" brought on by the white man, using satire to highlight deeper issues within Black communities. Through comedy, Knowles critiques both the societal structures and cultural shifts impacting Black masculinity.

So I Speak. I come to this conclusion. See, the enemy is puffed up; His desires are not upright. he is arrogant and never at rest. Because he is as greedy as the grave and like death is never satisfied, He wants it all. He wants your land, your resources, your labor, and all the money. He gathers all the nations to himself and takes captive all the peoples. Nations are being influenced and controlled by the white man and the Western world.

Now, all victims are sick of you. Will not all of your victims taunt you now, ridicule and scorn you, saying, “‘Woe to you, white man who piles up stolen goods and makes himself wealthy by extortion!

How long must this go on?’ Will not your creditors suddenly arise?

Will they not wake up and make you tremble? Then you will become their prey.

Because you have plundered many nations, the peoples who are left will plunder you. For you have shed human blood; you have destroyed lands and cities and everyone in them.

“Woe to you, white man who builds his house by unjust gain, setting his nest on high to escape the clutches of ruin! You have plotted the ruin of many people, shaming your own house and forfeiting your life. The stones of the wall will cry out, and the beams of the woodwork will echo it.“Woe to you, white man who builds a city with bloodshed and establishes a town by injustice!

Has not the Lord Almighty determined that the people’s labor is only fuel for the fire,

That the nations exhaust themselves for nothing? For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord as the waters cover the sea.“Woe to him who gives drink to his neighbors, pouring it from the wineskin till they are drunk, so that he can gaze on their naked bodies! You will be filled with shame instead of glory, white man.

Now it is your turn! Drink and let your nakedness be exposed, and disgrace will cover your glory. For you have shed human blood; you have destroyed lands and cities and everyone in them.

You made your weapons as idols, carved by a craftsman. For the one who makes it, trusts in his creation; a creation of destruction. Can it give guidance? There is no breath in it.” The Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth be silent before him. And all wickedness will be destroyed.

Persecution In America:

Matthew 5:13-16

Trey Knowles' "Jesus is the King" is a powerful anthem of assurance, declaring that Jesus is our loving King. It celebrates our identity as princes and princesses in His kingdom, reminding us that we are no longer slaves but heirs to His glory.

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' song "Arabic to English" examines the transformation of Jesus' image and message—asking how a man of Semitic origin came to be reimagined as part of a modern English cultural and ancestral identity.

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.

Trey Knowles’ "Nature of the Threat" is a powerful song that reveals who accepted the devil’s offer of power and domination. The lyrics echo the biblical moment when Satan took Jesus to a high place and offered Him all the kingdoms of the world in exchange for worship. Jesus rejected the offer, saying, “Away from me, Satan! For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve Him only.’”

Earth's history has seen numerous periods of cataclysmic events, some global and others more localized. These events have ranged from massive volcanic eruptions and asteroid impacts to climate shifts and even potential extraterrestrial threats. Some notable examples include a major climate event in the 6th century, a potential cosmic event 1,500 years ago, and the possibility of a sixth mass extinction event.

Here's a more detailed look at some of these cataclysmic events:

1. Climate Cataclysm of 536 AD:

A series of climatic events, including a mysterious fog that blocked out the sun for 18 months, caused widespread devastation.

This event led to famine, disease, crop failure, and even snowfall in China, potentially triggering the "Dark Ages".

The fog, likely caused by a volcanic eruption, affected a wide area and had long-lasting consequences.

2. Cosmic Cataclysm of 1500 years ago:

Researchers at the University of Cincinnati found evidence of a comet passing near Earth, causing a fiery explosion and debris rain.

This event affected a large area, setting fires and potentially contributing to the decline of the Hopewell culture in the Ohio River Valley.

3. Potential Mass Extinction:

Earth has experienced five previous mass extinction events, the last one wiping out the dinosaurs 65.5 million years ago.

Experts now believe we may be in the midst of a sixth mass extinction event, driven by human activities like climate change.

4. Other Cataclysmic Events:

Volcanic Eruptions:

Major volcanic eruptions, like the one in Iceland in 536 AD, can release large amounts of ash and gas into the atmosphere, leading to global cooling and other environmental impacts.

Asteroid Impacts:

Impacts from asteroids or comets can cause massive destruction and even trigger mass extinction events.

Nibiru/Planet X:

Some groups believe in a cataclysmic encounter with a planetary object, often referred to as Nibiru or Planet X, which has been the subject of various doomsday predictions.

Natural Pandemics:

The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated the potential for natural pandemics to cause widespread disruption and death.

 The Arab Group on the developments in dealing with the Palestinian issue (situation in Gaza) in the Security Council and the General Assembly - Joint Security Council Media Stakeout

The US is establishing a new system relying on private firms to coordinate humanitarian aid deliveries to the Gaza Strip, as Israel’s total blockade continues for a third month and famine looms across the territory.

The aid mechanism, which will be managed by a newly created private charity, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), is aimed at delivering food and basic necessities as part of a broader US-Israeli effort to take control of aid distribution.

Satellite images reportedly show that a series of sites are being prepared by Israel as distribution centres, according to media reports.

Under the new plan, announced by US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee last Friday, the foundation will set up four distribution sites to provide food, water, hygiene kits, and medical supplies to 1.2 million people initially, which is around 60% of Gaza’s population.

Private American security contractors will be used to secure the delivery hubs, and Gazans would be forced to move south to receive aid in an area cordoned off by Israel's military.

Details of who would fund and run the programme, as well as how it would work on the ground, are not given, nor does the proposal provide a timeframe. Essential aid supplies are depleting quickly in Gaza under the unrelenting Israeli siege.

“The entire plan is a non-starter,” Ahmed Bayram, Middle East and North Africa regional media advisor for the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), told The New Arab. “It sets a dangerous precedent, giving an occupier the power to engineer the aid system on its own terms and raising serious questions about the future of how we deliver aid.”

Humanitarian groups have squarely opposed the new aid system, which would replace the current one run by the United Nations and other international aid agencies. The UN slammed the scheme for sidestepping the existing distribution network, and for drastically reducing humanitarian access points from the 400 that operated across Gaza before Israel’s total blockade to just four.

“Israeli authorities already control the entry of aid into Gaza. Adding another layer of control only worsens delays, reduces vital supplies, and deepens the suffering of a population already trapped under siege,” Khalid Elsheikh, executive director of Doctors Without Borders (MSF) UAE, told TNA. He reiterated that a relief system must ensure free and equitable access to humanitarian supplies throughout the territory.

Aid experts warn this would strain the humanitarian system, making it nearly impossible to ensure equitable access to essential supplies for hundreds of thousands of people. They further noted that Palestinians have regularly come under attack from Israeli forces while collecting aid.

“A population being starved, forcibly displaced and bombed all at once and being told to line up for food in fenced-off zones run by private military contractors?” Bushra Khalidi, Palestinian Territory policy lead at Oxfam, questioned during a presser on Wednesday.

With a handful of aid sites under the Trump administration's proposed plan, displaced Palestinians could be forced to walk long distances carrying heavy food rations for their families.

“Using humanitarian aid as a tool to incentivise people to move from one place to another is completely unacceptable,” Jonathan Crickx, UNICEF’s chief of communications for Palestine, said in an interview with The New Arab, stressing that aid workers distribute relief to people in need “wherever they are”.

He emphasised that at least 1.9 million Palestinians so far have been displaced across the coastal strip as a result of Israeli bombardments, fighting, and conditions tied to security and food distribution.

“This mechanism appears practically unfeasible, incompatible with humanitarian principles and will create serious insecurity risks, all while failing to meet Israel’s obligations under international law,” the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs wrote last week in a document obtained by CNN.

UN agencies have urged Israel to end its over 10-week siege on Gaza and to allow unrestricted humanitarian access, calls that Tel Aviv has so far rejected.

Critics say the US initiative would also advance Israel's plans to coerce besieged Palestinians to move from north to south Gaza near the Egyptian border, and eventually out of the Strip, viewing it as complicity in forced displacement. The UN reports that 90% of the population has been displaced during the war, often multiple times.

The controversial proposal effectively calls for transferring control of Gaza’s aid distribution to a supply scheme largely based on plans discussed by Israel in recent weeks that would bypass international aid agencies and weaken the framework of international humanitarian law.

“How is it possible to provide the needed quantities for 2.1 million people?” Crickx asked. The humanitarian observed that the Israeli aid blueprint allows for only 60 trucks per day to enter Gaza, far fewer than the 650 trucks entering daily during the ceasefire, which he said was already “barely sufficient” to meet basic needs.

Since early March, the Israeli blockade has cut off all relief to the Gaza Strip, pushing its inhabitants toward starvation amid basic supplies rapidly running out, collapsing supply chains, a near-total power blackout, severe water shortages, and a devastated healthcare system. The Palestinian Authority formally declared Gaza a famine zone last week.

Returning from his last field trip to Gaza a couple of days ago, UNICEF’s State of Palestine communications lead described the situation as “absolutely catastrophic” and was adamant that the enclave’s 1.1 million children risk dying from malnutrition if the full siege persists.

“The Israeli occupation forces are targeting every aspect of the health system across Gaza and any survival capacity for our people’s bodies,” Dr Mohammed Salha, Director of Al Awda hospital in North Gaza, said in a statement shared with NGOs.

The main relief organisations working in the Palestinian territory have refused to cooperate with the Israeli plan, enforcing a military-controlled delivery system which, they said, would weaponise aid and could worsen civilian suffering.

Although Israel has repeatedly accused Hamas of diverting and profiting from relief deliveries to Gaza, aid groups maintain that the vast majority of food aid reaches civilians in need and, instead, consider Israel’s complete ban on humanitarian assistance the primary cause of the hunger crisis in the enclave.

Aid officials explicitly said they could not participate in the US-Israeli scheme, fearing it violates “fundamental humanitarian principles” and breaches international law.

"It forces further displacement. It exposes thousands of people to harm," UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher told the Security Council. "It restricts aid to only one part of Gaza while leaving other dire needs unmet. It makes aid conditional on political and military aims. It makes starvation a bargaining chip."

“The UN cannot join any effort that does not meet our principles for the distribution of humanitarian aid, including humanity, impartiality, independence and neutrality,” UN deputy spokesperson Farhan Haq said.

Russia, China, and the UK have also rejected the US-Israeli plan for aid in Gaza, pressing Israel to lift its blockade of the territory.

This is not the first attempt by the two countries to circumvent the UN’s aid system in Gaza. In February 2024, after blocking relief to Gaza City and the north for more than a month, Israel delivered flour via private contractors. When crowds gathered to receive aid, Israeli forces reportedly opened fire, sparking a deadly stampede.

At least 110 people were killed and hundreds injured in what became known as the “flour massacre”. The following month, former US president Joe Biden announced a $230 million floating pier to bring aid into the Strip. It operated for only 20 days, delivering just one day’s worth of pre-war food supplies.

Bayram talked about the risks associated with the infamous relief initiative, pointing out that it empowers a conflicting party “to decide who gets aid” based on political or even military considerations. It also facilitates forcible population transfers, he continued, by pushing civilians to travel to distant points set by an occupying power in order to receive humanitarian assistance.

“Aid has always been politicised in Gaza. Now, it’s been militarised and turned into a tool of control,” the NRC’s communications advisor said, warning how damaging it would be for the humanitarian community to take any part in such a problematic delivery mechanism.

MSF UAE’s director was adamant that any aid system must be independent, neutral, and transparent to ensure critical relief to beneficiaries, as required under international law.

“Any attempt to direct, delay, or distribute aid in a discriminatory manner is against the values of humanitarian assistance,” Elsheikh asserted.