PDF Summary:The Return of the Gods, by Jonathan Cahn

In The Return of the Gods, Jonathan Cahn explores the notion that age-old gods and entities from the ancient Middle East are reasserting their influence over modern Western society. He contends that the cultural shifts regarding gender, sexuality, and religious values stem from a resurgence of pagan deities like Ishtar and Molech.

Cahn connects current societal trends, such as the celebration of Pride Month and the push for transgender acceptance, to the historical veneration of gods associated with sexual freedom and gender fluidity. He further links the diminished regard for human life, as seen in widespread abortion, to the child sacrifices of ancient pagan worship.

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The push for transgender recognition has led to a blurring of the traditional boundaries separating male and female roles.

Cahn draws a parallel between the rise of transgender ideology and the historical impact attributed to the deity Ishtar. He cites ancient texts describing Ishtar's own gender fluidity and the practice of transvestitism and homosexual behavior among her priests as evidence of this connection. Jonathan Cahn suggests that Ishtar's objective is to erase the distinctions between genders, thus threatening the essential underpinnings of social and biological life. He emphasizes the increasing prevalence of gender transitions among young people, linking this phenomenon to the impact of a divine being known for embodying both masculine and feminine traits, which is mirrored in the evolving views of human identity.

The resurgence of old pagan customs, celebrations, and timekeeping in today's society.

Jonathan Cahn suggests that the most evident sign of the resurgence of old pagan traditions in contemporary Western cultures is the observance of "Pride Month" in June. He believes that the month-long LGBTQ+ pride events, with their parades and festivities, are reminiscent of an ancient Mesopotamian period devoted to honoring the deity Tammuz, associated with the legends of Ishtar. He highlights a similarity between modern Pride festivities and ancient Mesopotamian ceremonies that venerated a god and incorporated aspects of gender diversity.

June is now recognized as "Pride Month," a contemporary equivalent to the historical summer celebrations and parades that honored the deity Ishtar.

Cahn suggests that the deity Ishtar is seeking to regain her ancient prominence by increasing her presence in contemporary cultural festivities. The author argues that the decision to designate June as "Pride Month" is a deliberate move to reestablish the influence and power associated with the nature of Ishtar. Cahn implies that the concept of "pride" pays tribute to the inherent haughtiness of Ishtar, thus associating the entire month with her mysterious sway.

The month dedicated to Tammuz in the ancient Mesopotamian calendar, associated with the goddess Ishtar and her consort Tammuz, aligns with the period designated for Pride Month festivities.

Cahn draws attention to the concurrence of Pride Month with the ancient Mesopotamian month known as Tammuz, which frequently corresponds with the month of June in the modern calendar. In the month dedicated to Ishtar's cherished Tammuz, he met his demise and began his journey into the netherworld. Cahn argues that the contemporary celebration of Pride Month reflects the Tammuz period, which is marked by profound grief, unfulfilled desires, and the fading boundary between the living and the dead.

The celebrations and processions honoring Pride bear similarities to ancient ceremonies that were held in honor of Ishtar, encompassing diverse gender expressions, homosexual relationships, and the custom of donning clothes typically worn by the opposite sex.

The author compares the colorful and exuberant Pride Parades, known for their unabashed celebration of nudity and diverse sexual expressions, to the ancient festivities that honored Ishtar. He cites historical records that describe individuals who defied conventional gender norms, including those who donned attire usually worn by the other gender, as well as clergy who had same-sex attractions, participating in these rituals, which he believes reinforces the connection.

The widespread symbol of the LGBTQ+ community, the rainbow flag, is deeply connected to the historical figure of Ishtar, often referred to as the "Rainbow Goddess."

Cahn highlights the connection between Ishtar and the array of hues that appear in the heavens, underscoring how ancient stories depict her with "rainbow eyes" and present her as a celestial arc that delivers vengeance. He argues that the LGBTQ+ community's adoption of the rainbow flag represents a significant transformation of an ancient symbol of divine commitment and mercy to embody her goals. Cahn notes that the original eight colors of the Pride flag represented ideas closely linked to Ishtar's realm, including aspects such as sexuality, life force, healing, sunlight, nature, magic, serenity, and the spirit realm, with violet specifically denoting "spirit" in relation to Ishtar/Aphrodite.

Modern social and cultural trends have profound links to convictions rooted in age-old heathen ceremonies.

Jonathan Cahn views the revival of ancient pagan practices as closely connected with seemingly secular movements in society and culture. He argues that the quest for dominance and sway stems not only from modern campaigns for societal equity but also resonates with the desires of entities from ancient times. He links the growing intolerance for dissenting opinions, particularly regarding sexual orientation and gender identity, to a past tendency where rigid conformity to the gods was demanded, and dissent could result in ostracism or death.

The quest for absolute control and the suppression of opposing views is evident in the rise of political correctness, the emergence of wokeness, and the embrace of cancel culture strategies.

Cahn argues that the initial embrace and encouragement of open-mindedness and tolerance at the beginning of the sexual revolution were intentional strategies by spiritual entities to secure their foothold in Western culture. Upon securing dominance, the spirits assumed a position that echoed the characteristics of Baal, the olden god from Israel, focusing their power on quelling opposition and mandating compliance with their freshly instituted moral principles. He considers the rise of a cultural sensitivity movement and the prevailing trend of avoiding offense, alongside the adoption of social ostracism tactics, to be strategies used by these groups to maintain their influence and suppress opposing viewpoints.

The entities once celebrated for their commitment to diversity and acceptance began to impose conformity in ideology and suppress opposing views as their influence expanded.

Cahn draws parallels between the persecution of those who defied the worship of Roman gods in the past and the contemporary phenomenon of "cancel culture," where individuals face ostracism, platform bans, and the threat of losing their livelihoods due to their dissenting views from prevailing social standards. He emphasizes the growing intolerance for conservative viewpoints and the increasing hostility towards traditional religious beliefs, highlighting the suppression of conversations about gender and identity as signs of this trend.

Individuals and institutions now feel compelled to adopt contemporary ideological beliefs, mirroring the historical anticipation that everyone would adhere without question to what was previously considered hallowed.

Cahn argues that the current demand for unwavering conformity to modern ideological principles, even when they conflict with biological realities, scientific evidence, or personal convictions, mirrors the ancient requirement for absolute submission to the gods. He highlights situations where individuals must use designated pronouns and illustrates the ways in which companies are compelled to participate in LGBTQ+ pride events, along with how institutions implement rules that mandate conformity to particular beliefs, thereby eroding personal freedoms as signs of this dictatorial inclination.

Society's current trend of diminishing the value of human existence and endorsing sexual licentiousness can be traced back to historical practices of venerating deities such as Molech, which included the ritualistic sacrifice of offspring.

Jonathan Cahn's examination delves deeply into the broader dimensions of human existence and moral values. He perceives a clear link between society's diminished regard for human life today and the historical pagan rituals that involved sacrificing children. He specifically points out the prevalent occurrence of abortion, likening it to the ancient adoration of Molech, and associates the current widespread acceptance of sexual exploitation and the blurring of lines between human and animal with a resurgence of pagan beliefs.

Contemporary society's commonplace endorsement and habitual performance of abortion mirror the olden heathen traditions of sacrificing children to Molech.

Cahn argues that the widespread acceptance and legal approval of abortion in the United States indicate a revival of the core principles linked to Molech. He notes that the common arguments in favor of abortion emphasize the quest for material wealth and self-reliance, echoing the temptations Molech used to seduce the ancient Israelites into sacrificing their children. He emphasizes the disturbing truth that with over 60 million abortions since the Roe v. Wade ruling, this serves as a stark warning of a purified home falling into a state of greater horror than previously known, surpassing any previous records of child killing in history.

The growing normalization of exposing young individuals to sexual material and aberrant conduct mirrors the rituals and temple activities associated with age-old gods like Ishtar.

Cahn argues that the increasing normalization of sexual exploitation, including the depiction of minors in explicit content, the trafficking of humans for sexual purposes, and the blurring lines between humans and animals in media and entertainment, reflects the influence of ancient fertility practices and the associated trade connected to Ishtar. He interprets these societal transformations as signs that society has embraced a perspective where sexuality is dissociated from its sacred purpose and exploited for individual pleasure, power, and monetary profit.