The Zombies Among Us: A Theological and Philosophical Examination of Human Nature

HACKED: THE SAGA #38 Date: June 11, 2025 Duration: 1 hr, 23 min
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🔥 Key Revelations

  • Zombie literature as philosophical metaphor
  • Biblical anthropology and imago Dei
  • Personhood and when life begins
  • C.S. Lewis’s “The Abolition of Man”
  • Moral relativism dangers
  • Political manipulation and free speech
  • Holy Spirit conviction and conscience
  • Controversial claim about American Christian “persecution”
  • Supernatural spiritual experiences and scent-based discernment
  • Behind-the-scenes church politics and corruption allegations
  • AI technology stealing Christian intellectual property
  • Personal family betrayal stories
  • Political persecution and targeting
  • Spiritual warfare and discernment
  • Government agency corruption
  • Media manipulation and sabotage
  • Technology-enhanced surveillance
  • Historical parallels to Watergate
  • Moral and spiritual degradation
  • Legal accountability and justice

Episode Summary

This episode examines the concept of “zombies among us” – people who have lost their essential humanity. Drawing from zombie literature, biblical theology, and philosophical works like C.S. Lewis’s “The Abolition of Man,” the discussion explores what truly makes us human, the role of God’s spirit in human nature, and how moral relativism can lead to the loss of authentic humanity.

📍 Key Moments

Controversial claim about American Christian "persecution"
Supernatural spiritual experiences and scent-based discernment
Behind-the-scenes church politics and corruption allegation
AI technology stealing Christian intellectual property
Personal family betrayal stories
"Literal zombies among us"
"Same playbook as Watergate"
"Weaponized AI targeting enemies"
"$200 face masks for impersonation"
"Sunday school teacher too threatening"

Detailed Show Notes

Introduction to Zombie Literature and Human Nature

Timestamp: [00:00:08 – 00:02:18]

  • Downloaded zombie books from BookBub despite not typically enjoying the genre
  • Many books had fake reviews from sock puppet accounts
  • Zombie books helped process personal betrayal and understanding human nature
  • Zombies defined as humans who lost empathy, thought, and humanity – driven only to destroy

Biblical Foundation of Human Nature

Timestamp: [00:12:29 – 00:14:17]

  • Genesis 2:7 as key to understanding humanity – God breathed life into man
  • Imago Dei (image of God) as distinguishing humans from rest of creation
  • God’s spirit makes humans unique, not just physical matter
  • Connection to American constitutional principles about inalienable rights from Creator

The Abortion Debate and Personhood

Timestamp: [00:09:28 – 00:12:29]

  • Roe v. Wade was fundamentally about when personhood begins
  • Court acknowledged inability to determine when life begins despite expert testimony
  • Personal position that life begins with ensoulment, not conception
  • Criticism of using abortion as political manipulation tool

C.S. Lewis and The Abolition of Man

Timestamp: [00:17:08 – 00:20:08]

  • Lewis’s warning about relativism and humans becoming “artifacts”
  • The book was central to Houston Baptist University’s apologetics program
  • Michael Ward’s “After Humanity” as helpful companion to Lewis’s work
  • Lewis’s warning that relativism makes people no better than Nazis

Personal Academic Journey and Targeting

Timestamp: [00:20:08 – 00:23:48]

  • First essay “From the Green Book to the River” in An Unexpected Journal
  • Footnotes about local school district issues led to political targeting
  • GOP funding alleged behind sabotage efforts
  • Right to express opinions regardless of political consequences

Theological Implications of Losing Humanity

Timestamp: [00:23:48 – 00:26:04]

  • Rejecting Holy Spirit conviction as path to losing humanity
  • Biblical warning against having a seared conscience
  • Critique of Calvinism’s total depravity doctrine
  • Connection between moral conscience and being made in God’s image

The Reality of Christian Persecution

Timestamp: [00:25:56 – 00:33:01]

  • American Christians claiming persecution is “the biggest crock” compared to real persecution
  • Christians in Pakistan face constant, life-threatening persecution despite legal protections
  • Christmas as a massive cultural holiday demonstrates America’s Christian cultural foundation
  • True persecution requires believers to “count the cost” and choose “Jesus or nothing”

Daily Choices Shape Our Spiritual Identity

Timestamp: [00:25:56 – 00:28:00]

  • Every day we choose to be more of a “heavenly creature or hellish creature”
  • Small daily decisions matter more than “big mountaintop experiences”
  • Reference to Deuteronomy’s choice between “life and death”
  • Rejection of Calvinist doctrine of predestination in favor of human choice

The Problem with Cultural Christianity

Timestamp: [00:33:01 – 00:38:08]

  • Many Christians have never had to decide between Jesus and worldly comfort
  • Churches under persecution grow because faith must be authentic to survive
  • Reference to The Insanity of God book and Chinese church leadership requirements
  • Cultural Christians treat faith like a “family business” rather than authentic calling

The Gift of Discerning Spirits

Timestamp: [00:38:08 – 00:43:06]

  • The spiritual gift of discerning of spirits through supernatural scents
  • Different spiritual conditions produce distinct spiritual “smells”
  • Ability to detect manipulation and spiritual deception in online interactions
  • Personal experiences identifying spiritual problems in family members

Church Politics and Gender Issues

Timestamp: [00:43:06 – 00:48:24]

  • Story of David Bower being removed from teaching position at Second Baptist, Kingwood
  • Claims of underlying misogyny in Calvinist and Freemasonic influences
  • Personal experience of being silenced in Bible study discussions
  • Connection between gender bias and intellectual property theft

AI-Generated Christian Content and Plagiarism

Timestamp: [00:48:24 – 00:57:12]

  • Analysis of “A Graceful Voice” devotional as AI-generated content using stolen material
  • Technical discussion of AI model collapse from insufficient new input
  • Theological critique of AI-generated content that contradicts biblical principles
  • Specific example of problematic paragraph about Jezebel and Ruth

Biblical Standards vs. Moral Relativism

Timestamp: [00:55:20 – 00:58:16]

  • Strong disagreement with statement that “Jezebel isn’t a villain and Ruth isn’t a saint”
  • Emphasis that “we are what we do” not what we think about ourselves
  • Biblical examples of God not hearing prayers of those who act wickedly
  • Critique of Drew Tipton’s theological position on equal access to God

Spiritual Discernment and Character Recognition

Timestamp: [00:58:52 – 00:59:49]

  • Recognition of spiritual manipulation through facial expressions and behavior patterns
  • Identification of Drew Tipton’s influence on FBI agents and medical personnel
  • The “look” that reveals spiritual corruption and sellout behavior
  • How spiritual discernment reveals truth about people’s motivations

The Nature of Humanity and Spiritual Warfare

Timestamp: [00:59:49 – 01:02:00]

  • God’s spirit as the defining characteristic of humanity
  • Rejection of the Holy Spirit equals rejection of humanity
    Personal experiences sensing the Holy Spirit in others at political events
  • The concept of spiritual “walls” and barriers in corrupted individuals
  • Description of people as “blanks” when completely spiritually shut off

Watergate Parallels and Political Corruption

Timestamp: [01:03:05 – 01:07:46]

  • Reading All The President’s Men and recognizing identical tactics
  • Nixon’s electoral manipulation through espionage and sabotage
  • $250,000 budget that derailed Edmund Muskie’s campaign
  • Supreme Court intervention and Nixon’s forced resignation
  • Modern application of Watergate tactics using current technology

Personal Targeting and Publication Sabotage

Timestamp: [01:07:46 – 01:09:41]

  • Destruction of An Unexpected Journal publication
  • Targeting of cultural apologetic writing about dragons and Lord of the Rings
  • Political funding used to silence a Sunday school teacher
  • Systematic demolition of intellectual and creative output

Communication Interference and Impersonation

Timestamp: [01:09:41 – 01:13:02]

  • Phone call interception and impersonation tactics
  • Email delays and communication sabotage at Keizertimes
  • Targeting of journalist Les Zaitz using identical methods
  • Real-time documentation of communication interference

Modern Technology and Enhanced Surveillance

Timestamp: [01:13:02 – 01:14:25]

  • Voice cloning and 3D printed masks for impersonation
  • $20 voice modulators and $200 facial disguises
  • Social media platforms offering hacking services
  • Weaponized AI used for targeting political enemies

Spiritual and Moral Degradation

Timestamp: [01:14:25 – 01:16:04]

  • Description of corrupted individuals as “zombies”
  • C.S. Lewis concept of “artifacts of humanity”
  • Complete moral inversion where evil is perceived as good
  • Denial of conscience and spiritual grounding

Legal Accountability

Timestamp: [01:16:04 – 01:17:40]

  • Identification of corrupt attorneys involved in conspiracy
  • Warning to those “within three degrees” of the conspiracy
  • Call for confession, repentance, and legal preparation
  • Discussion of foundational belief problems and bad theology

Historical Context and Evil’s Default Nature

Timestamp: [01:17:40 – 01:22:58]

  • Clay Jones research on genocide as humanity’s default behavior
  • Hannah Arendt’s “banality of evil” concept
  • Nuremberg trials prosecuting all levels of participation
  • Biblical principle of guilt for breaking any part of the law
  • Comparison to World War Z’s post-apocalyptic justice system
  • Public shaming as deterrent when legal systems fail

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    Discussion & Engagement

    💬 Discussion Questions

    Biblical Anthropology:

    • What does it mean to be made in the image of God?
    • How does Genesis 2:7 inform our understanding of human nature?

    Philosophical Questions:

    • Can people truly lose their humanity while remaining physically human?
    • How does moral relativism affect human dignity?

    Contemporary Applications:

    • How should Christians approach debates about personhood?
    • What role should conscience play in moral decision-making?

    Literary Analysis:

    • How can zombie literature serve as a metaphor for spiritual truths?
    • What makes C.S. Lewis’s The Abolition of Man relevant today?

    Christian Persecution:

    • How do you distinguish between genuine persecution and cultural friction?
    • Does comfort in Western Christianity hinder spiritual growth?
    • What does it mean to “count the cost” of following Jesus today?

    Daily Choices:

    • How do small daily decisions shape our spiritual character?
    • Do you agree that we have free will in salvation, contrary to Calvinist doctrine?
    • What are practical examples of choosing “life” versus “death” daily?

    Cultural Christianity:

    • How can churches distinguish between cultural attendees and authentic believers?
    • Should church leadership require experience with persecution or testing?
    • What are signs that someone treats Christianity as tradition versus relationship?

    Spiritual Discernment:

    • How do you discern spiritual influences in relationships and situations?
    • Do you believe supernatural spiritual gifts like discernment still operate today?
    • What role should spiritual discernment play in online interactions?
    • How reliable is spiritual discernment in identifying character and motivation?
    • What role should faith-based intuition play in evaluating trustworthiness?
    • Can spiritual corruption manifest in observable behavioral patterns?

    AI and Plagiarism:

    • How should the Christian community address AI-generated religious content?
    • What theological review process should publishers implement for religious materials?
    • How do we maintain authenticity in an age of artificial content generation?

    Watergate Parallels:

    • Are the tactics described truly comparable to Watergate-era corruption?
    • How has technology amplified traditional political dirty tricks?
    • What safeguards exist today that didn’t exist during Nixon’s era?

    Communication Interference:

    • How can individuals verify authentic communications in a digital age?
    • What evidence would be needed to prove systematic communication sabotage?
    • Are current legal protections adequate for communication privacy?

    Technology and Surveillance:

    • How accessible are impersonation technologies to bad actors?
    • What regulations should exist for voice cloning and facial disguise technology?
    • Is AI weaponization a legitimate concern for targeted individuals?

    Legal Accountability:

    • What recourse exists when traditional legal channels fail?
    • Is public naming and shaming justified when official justice fails?
    • How should society balance individual rights with collective security?

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    Carla Alvarez

    Carla Alvarez is the founder of Raised to Walk and a founding board member of An Unexpected Journal, a Communications Director at Legacy Marketing Services where she uses her BS in Marketing to create communication strategies for business, and an unlikely case manager and Bible Study teacher for the Afghan Christians of Kabul Hope Latest Series: Hacked: the Saga How an oily politician and a band of intellectual property and identity thieves conspired to erase a third-grade Sunday school teacher, Read more of her work on Google Scholar and Substack or contact her to write for you.

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