Matthew Verse 17.21

UK: The Missing Bible-Verse of “Matthew 17.21” (Mark 9.29) – Debunking Far-Right Conspiracy Theories! (7.11.2026)

Furthermore, the earliest renditions of “Mark” (9.29) do not include “fasting” as an exorcistic method – so the monk-scribe who made this margin-note (which includes “fasting”) – must have done so AFTER “fasting” had been added to Mark 9.29 – and normalised as such. The right-wing and far-right are perpetuating the conspiracy theory that (atheistic) liberal and Communist governments [in cohoots with “Big Pharma”] do not want you [the people] to know that Jesus gives the secret of how “to cure all illnesses” via “Matthew 17.21”. As with all forms of paranoid delusion – Jesus is doing nothing of the sort. Matthew 17.21 is Mark 9.29 – and both are referring not to “general healing” (as suggested by the far-right) – but rather to the specific activity of “exorcising unclean spirits” from those so possessed. Jesus supposedly suggests the activities of “fasting” and “praying” to achieve this objective. It is actually far more simple than this – as “fasting” is a later edition to Mark 9.29 – an addition that should be removed from the equation for clarity. This reduces the issue to just “praying” – a common activity for Christians.

St Thomas in India!

UK: Gospel of St Thomas – Verse 29! (5.11.2026)

The fragments and versions of this text were written in ancient Greek and Coptic (an Egyptian version of Greek) – and so I have selected a broad translation of verse “29” from what scholarly work is available online. I think the fragments were pieced together to reconstruct a single and complete text. Internal evidence within the text suggests this Gospel dates back to the 1st century CE – but this original (Greek) copy has not yet been found. What is interesting about this verse is that it corrects the “inversion” found within theistic religions.

Rev David Whyte (left) with South London Patriots activist and convicted fraudster Billy Cooper (second from left)

UK: Black Bloc Fascists Operate in My Area – Protected by the Church! (27.9.2026)

What God thought of the onslaught of far-right intimidation and bullying against the volunteer heroes of the RNLI, whose sole mission is to rescue people in danger of drowning at sea – an absolute good –  that Tommo’s Portsmouth protests unleashed remains open to question.

After 90 minutes, Armstrong and the guests on Tough Talk had agreed the “gospel is right wing”, the Crusaders going to war to reclaim the Holy Land from Muslim rule was a good thing, and echoed the far-right’s graphic and obsessive fever dream about the rape of their children or grandchildren. Then they prayed.

“We thank you, Lord, for the healing power, for protection, and for your blessings in Jesus’ name…for Danny Tommo and the guys.”

Another regular congregant along with Tommo and Jason Armstrong, is fellow South London Patriots stalwart, Billy Cooper, who not long ago was pictured having completed a bible course at the church.

UK: “Soul” & “Psyche” (ψυχή) Are Not “Interchangeable” When Discussing Greek Philosophical Texts! (29.8.2026)

The term Tyndale translates as “soul” in English is the Greek term “psychas” (ψυχὰς) – is the “plural” the more familiar “psyche” (ψυχῇ) – which translates as “breath of life”, “to blow” and “to animate” (in Latin, the Greek term “psyche” is presented by the term “anima”). This probably represents the Hebrew term “Neshama” (נשמה) – meaning “breath”, “spirit”, or “essence” (inner self). The early Christians were radical Jews seeking to distinguish their thinking and practice from mainstream Judaism. The Gnostic Christians were content to use Greek philosophical terms and parallel many Greek paths of inner self-cultivation. Later, with the rise of the Catholic Church (empowered by the Roman State), the Gnostic Churches were suppressed and their scriptures outlawed. Catholic theologians, although continuing to use Greek terms (translated into Latin) – radically departed from the original philosophical meaning of those terms (the teaching and practice of Greek philosophy was banned). This process of moving away in meaning is particularly evident when it is understood that the Greek written form of “psyche” (ψυχῇ) has been replaced in translation by the Germanic (Pagan) term “soul”.

A Young John Lennon!

UK: Gimme Some Truth – an Interesting John Lennon Album, Documentary & Documents! (25.8.2026)

This is why I admire the genius-structure of “Taxman” – but thoroughly reject the underlying selfishness that informed its production. As for ideology – The Beatles were all over the place. I think “money” was their god – and the transcending freedom this gave them from the cycle manual labour, paying bills, and being in debt – enabled them to take drugs, reads books and explore different realities – realities not normally open to the British workers of the day. John Lennon was did flirt with Maoism (and had an affair with his “Chinese” Secretary) – and they all wore Lenin-type hats from time to time (I do not think Lennon knew anything about Maoism). But this does not amount to Revolutionary action. According to the US government – Lennon was a “Trotskyite” – but I doubt his ideological development had progressed to him taking sides in the unfolding of the Soviet Revolution. He once said the the Socialist had messed-up the world as much as the capitalists – and this was to a group of UK students! Perhaps we expect too much from our millionaires as the game they play is designed to enrich and then move privilege away from the path of Revolution (keeping them firmly ensconced within reaction).

Gustave Doré: illustration of the Wandering Jew The Wandering Jew, illustration by Gustave Doré, 1856.

UK: Kartosphilus (Greek) – Cartaphilus (Latin) – Gate-Keeper of Pontius Pilate! (19.8.2026)

The name “Joseph” means “he will add” or “God will increase”. It comes from the Hebrew Book of Genesis and is used in the Greek New Testament to refer to the husband of Mary – the Mother who Immaculately Conceives Jesus Christ (Joshua Ben Joseph). Within the development of the English language, “J” only becomes the 26th letter of the alphabet during the 17th century – often replacing “i” in spellings. As for “Y” – it would appear that Christian missionaries brought this to England during the 7th century – but it was slow to catch-on. For instance, the Hebrew “Yosif” was rendered “Joseph” in English (with an “i”) but was never spelt “Yoseph”. Many centuries later, the “Y” would be completely bypassed and the name would be presented as “Joseph” – where it remains today. 

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