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Chapter 11 The warm sun filtered through the lace curtains fluttering gently in the cool autumn breeze of late September. Fine wisps of cigarette smoke curled upwards as the six men engaged in rowdy conversation. Two chairs still remained empty, even though the clock showed this meeting should have already begun. All had arrived this morning in Cyprus, an island about 225 kilometres long and 100 kilometres wide at its broadest part. It lay nestled in the eastern Mediterranean some 100 kilometres west of the Syrian coast and about the same distance from the coast of Turkey. Traces of late stone age settlement were still visible on the island. Egyptians, Turks, Romans and Greeks had all fought at one time or another, to gain control of Cyprus. Summer had been hot and dry this year and the men were enjoying the cooler weather. Josh had enjoyed sailing from Syria, across the deep sky blue waters of the Mediterranean, on the private yacht funded by his government. The yacht lay quietly at anchor in Famagusta Bay, not far from their secret meeting place. Despite its chequered history, Cyprus was a pleasant spot for this meeting. The grounds of the villa were patrolled by security officers with big snarling dogs keeping watch over their territory. The other five men had flown in from Rome, Athens, Tel Aviv, London and Washington. A black BMW sports car pulled up silently at the main entrance. Steel bars protected the windows of the white stone villa, adding a harshness to its blue painted frames. Andrus, the uniformed guard in charge of all security, clicked his highly polished black boots together and saluted. The driver hurried around the front of the car to open the door for his lone passenger. As the man emerged, he smoothed his sleek black hair. Sunlight danced on the ring he wore on his right hand. The guard dropped his arm to his side in military fashion and followed closely behind another man who had been waiting impatiently in the vestibule. As the guard opened the door, a hush fell over the conference room. The six silent men stood to acknowledge their leader. He sat in the empty chair at the head of the oblong table and shuffled through his papers. A gold name plate indicated his place, but Macro needed no such identification. He was a ruthless leader who expected total allegiance to his New World Order.^(^1) Warwick Dementi, the other man, sat at Macro's right hand. The guard closed the door and stationed himself outside. His body relaxed as he stood at ease, his automatic rifle resting against his right boot. He overheard Macro as he began to speak. "Let us review the latest developments in my plans for world control." He then turned to Daniel. "Daniel, I was not pleased to receive the report on your failed bid to acquire Granright. Organize more unfortunate accidents at the plant to disrupt production, forcing them to sell or shut down. My worldwide monopoly of communications and media is complete. You have all seen the surveillance technology in place at shopping complexes. Most homes have installed our new TV computers, as other sets can no longer be repaired or purchased. I can now begin random broadcasts around the clock. You did well Peter when you clinched the computer deal. One of my associates, Abdullah Ishamel, is convincing that idiot to invest his money in missiles and guns to help the Arab people regain their lands. The new Flash Card is the only way people can obtain food at the moment. They will not be able to grow their own food easily because only hybrid seeds are available from us, via our seed outlets. I now control all food banks around the world. As you are aware, all banks and money institutions have remained closed for several days. Many people are now desperate, as their available cash has been depleted. The time is perfect for my N.W.O. Bank to underwrite loans to all other banks around the world. People will then see me as a sympathetic money merchant intent on relieving their destitution. With the monetary system operating again, the scene will then be set for me to close it down again in a few years time. We will of course continue to manipulate the money markets of the world, especially the stock exchanges. From behind the scenes, we will organize the major stock exchanges to fluctuate wildly, particularly New York, which uses the Dow index. When the world's investors are used to such fluctuations, we will bring about such a cataclysmic fall in stock values that we will be able to buy up stocks at very low cost. This way we will control more and more of the world's corporations. Each rise and fall of stock values so far engineered, has led to much more control over the economy of the world. Because we control such a high percentage of world assets, we are now ready to take full financial control. Last week I met with ten of the world's most powerful leaders and we vowed allegiance to this New World Order formed many years ago. We are also about to announce the confirmation of a seven year peace plan between Israel and all other adjacent Arab countries."^(2) Macro paused for a moment. "Have you three parliamentarians anything to report concerning developments in your countries? I know most current events in the Middle East Josh, but what about America and Europe?" Jackson tabled his concise report on the situation in America. Macro glanced at the main headings and quickly took in many items. More top industries had been acquired by his agents, or forced into bankruptcy as a result of the world money crisis. Americans were also suffering as jobs and food became scarce. Many carried guns to protect their homes and families from desperate people. Macro grinned as he read of many people turning against the church - regardless of denomination. Not many churches seemed able to ease the plight of their people. "I see things are developing well Jackson." Ashly pushed a sheet of paper towards Macro. "Mine confirms most of what you read in Jackson's. We compared notes before the meeting. The results are the same throughout England - poverty, unrest, strife and discontent." "Good. My world-wide political supporters have paved the way for my rise to power. The time is approaching when I will be able to enforce my One World Religion^(^3) by the establishment of the Universal Church. I am the only one able to bring about unity. My multi-cultural, Roman-Greek background, coupled with my knowledge and wisdom, make me the only person in the world able to fulfil this role. My oratory skills will have the world eating out of my hand. Hitler did it! I will do far better! Because people are familiar with my face, they are becoming conditioned to accepting me as the world's new leader. My latest armed space vehicles are circling the earth with the crews ordered to watch and report all land, sea and air activities. No country or island will escape my scrutiny." Warwick had remained silent throughout the meeting nodding assent to all that was spoken. He worked in conjunction with Macro by promoting him and his ideology at all times in all facets of life. They were often seen together at public and political gatherings wherever their political ambition could be furthered. He was a Jew and knew the Mosaic Law. He wore a ring similar to Macro's, except for the sparkling jewels. The number 666 was engraved on Warwick's ring beside his name.^(4)Macro turned to Warwick, "What have you to add?" "As soon as the Peace Treaty is confirmed, construction work on the new Jewish Temple in Jerusalem will begin.^(5) As component parts are already in storage, we estimate it will take just over three years to complete. Upon completion, the Jews will be allowed to reintroduce their sacrificial worship. I have been leading many into our Universal Church by various healings and miracles. As you know, all my power comes from Satan.^(^6) To many, I am their leader and prophet. Little do they realise ....... " Macro was surprised at this revelation. He thought he knew all Warwick's movements. Normally he directed and advised him on every course of action. Today however, Macro felt somewhat usurped, but also supported by this Prophet. Wanting to flatter and regain control, Macro commented, "Of course I will appoint you as High Priest of the Universal Church and also confirm your role as its Prophet." It was Warwick's turn to smile. "I already have the power and influence I need to lead adherents of the church." The others in the room were silent throughout this exchange. They observed the tension between Macro and Warwick, hidden amidst the cooperation necessary if they were to continue their rule over those gathered. Macro rose, bringing the meeting to an abrupt end. As he opened the door, Andrus, the security guard again clicked his heels to attention. He had overheard most of the conversation, but dare not show any sign of his concern. The men left the conference room and went their separate ways as if nothing really important had happened. Andrus stood, somewhat stunned. He wondered what his friend Ari, living in Athens, would think of all he had overheard. Whatever the outcome, Andrus knew Cyprus had just hosted one of the most important meetings ever held on earth. The NovelNotes Feature. These are a helpful feature of this novel. Their use is optional. They may be used if you want to understand more of the underlying Biblical aspects of the story, or the historical and factual material. However, you do not have to use these to follow the story line of the novel. Chapter 11 NovelNotes 1. The New World Order is not simply some fiction or conspiracy theory. It has a history that is traceable back to at least 1913. The following is a series of extracts from an article called A History of the New World Order, written by D. L. Cuddy, Ph.D. for Personal Update, the monthly magazine of Koinonia House (Australia) Ltd. These extracts are from March and April 1997 editions. What follows is only about 10% of what was written. It leaves no doubt that this movement is real: * In 1913, President Wilson said," Since I entered politics, I have chiefly had men's views confided to me privately. Some ...men....are afraid of somebody.... of something. They know that there is a power somewhere so organised, so subtle, so watchful, so interlocked, so complete, so pervasive, that they had better not speak above their breath when they speak in condemnation of it.' * H.G Wells in 1928. "The political world of the Open Conspiracy must weaken, efface, incorporate and supersede existing governments." * F.S. Marvin in 1932 describing the League of Nations as the first attempt at a New World Order. * H.G. Wells again, in 1939 proposes a "collectivist one-world state" of "new world order".... * President Truman endorsed world government in 1945. * The United Nations Charter became effective in 1945. Senator Glen Taylor favoured the creation of a world republic..... * In 1948 , the preliminary draft of a World Constitution was published. * The World Constitution and Parliament Association was founded in 1959. * In 1972 President Nixon talks to the Chinese Premier Chou En-Lai about building a new world order. * Roy M. Ash, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, in 1972 declared that, "...within two decades the institutional framework for a world economic community will be in place... (and) aspects of individual sovereignty will be given over to a supernational authority." * In 1990 President Bush said, "...the collective strength of the world community expressed by the U.N. ...is an historic movement towards a new world order. * In 1992 former Citicorp Chairman Walter Wriston published, " A truly global economy will require... compromises of national sovereignty ...There is no escaping the system." * Henry Kissinger wrote in 1993, "What Congress will have before it is not a conventional trade agreement, but the architecture of a new international system ...the first step to a new world order." * In 1995 The State of the World Forum took place, sponsored by the Gorbachev Foundation. Notables who were there, Margaret Thatcher, Ted Turner, Maurice Strong, George Bush and Mikhail Gorbachev, centred on the oneness of mankind and the coming global government. Need any more be said? 2. Peace in the middle east has been on the world's agenda since Israel won their sovereignty in 1948. Many peace plans and summits have been held since that time, always attracting the world's leading politicians. None of these has ever brought real peace, nor will they, for God is missing from the equation. God, Who knows all things, has already defined who will make the treaty that brings apparent peace between Israel and the Arab countries. It is in the Old Testament book of Daniel, Chapter 9, verse 27. In this verse, God says through Daniel the writer, that the Antichrist will confirm a covenant (peace treaty) for seven years. The treaties presently being made may well be the precursor of the one that will be confirmed. 3. There are many movements toward one religion in the world, the ecumenical movement being one of them. People and groups who believe this trend to be correct, are in danger of being deceived by the suggestions that all religions are the same. 4. The man with the number of 666 appears in Scripture as the False Prophet who will perform great signs to deceive the peoples of the world. 5. The last Jewish Temple was destroyed by Titus in A.D 70. The Jews have not had a temple in which to worship since that time. There are continuing unconfirmed reports that all the lavish fittings for the temple to be built, are already in existence or being made. The new temple will be built during the Great Tribulation. 6. To many, Satan is a myth and does not exist. This is in fact his biggest deception. Satan originally was God's number one offsider. However, he rebelled and was thrown out of heaven. He exists in spirit form and has been allowed temporary control by God over the world and its peoples. However, his defeat and destruction are already ordained.