Episode 24 - Apocalypse

Talk given at Parklands (Manchester, UK) on 30th June 1985. 

Eugene discusses the meaning of 'apocalypse' and the general principles underlying writings about the 'end of the world'. 

Throughout recorded human history, governments have formulated rules (laws) in order to keep the masses under control. However, those that make the rules do not intend to restrict themselves by those same rules. Ultimately, all official rules made by government are made to maintain government. People who hold opinions different to those held by governments have frequently been persecuted by the lawmakers, via inquisitions, being burnt at the stake, hanged etc. 

There have always been intelligent people who have recognised that the laws made by the lawmakers were really "statements of the will of the lawmakers to control a situation, and handle people who were not bright enough to make laws for themselves". 'Prophets' who spoke out against the corruption of governments, because they wanted people to evolve towards a more conscious, free-willed, intelligent way of relating, were often put to death. 

Subsequently there came the 'Apocalyptics' who said "if we tell the truth openly, we will be put to death". So, they concealed the true meaning of their visions / revelations by using symbology. Eugene unpacks this symbology and outlines its true meaning for the individual. 

A transcript is available at www.eugene-halliday.net.