“Today [3-Sept-2025], humanity is faced with the choice of peace or war, dialogue or confrontation, win-win or zero-sum,” he [Xi] said.
Source: China parades statecraft and hardware as world faces ‘critical’ choices | South China Morning Post
Xi is saying this: Stand in China's way and there will be war. China has eyes for Taiwan, Senkaku Islands (owned by Japan) and islands owned by the Philippines. Will we do nothing as China gobbles them up? And if there is war, will Russia not join?
On to the parable.
Can you name the brothers of the rich man in the parable of the rich man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31?)? What about the rich man himself? The parable doesn't give us those names. How do we conjure up names out of thin air?
The Air-Gap
The answer lies in Matthew 14: How did Jesus arrive at the interpretation of the parable of the sower? The parable is about a farmer and his crop issues. The interpretation is about the spread of Christianity. There is one very big air-gap with no way to go directly from one to the other.
What do we know? Every parable must at some point intersect with the real world. And based on the real world, we can see the true meaning.
When there is an air-gap then a real-world solution emerges when you get near. Near what?. Near the time period specified in the parable. In this case, the time period surrounds the return of Jesus. If we are close enough then we jump to the real world in order to reconcile the parable confusion. That is the solution to the parable of the sower, and that is the solution here in the parable of the rich man and Lazarus.
Parables Confound
Matthew 14 explains why Jesus spoke in parables: Because people refuse to see and hear. So as punishment, the parables are designed to confound. Since you are going to reject them anyway, the truth has been hidden.
Why do people refuse to see and hear? Because the news is bad. In some cases the news is really bad.
Entering the Kingdom of Heaven on Earth
The parable of the rich man and Lazarus shows that the rich won't be entering the kingdom of heaven on earth. Matthew 19 also shows that:
Matthew 19:23 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Truly I tell you, it is hard for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 19:24 Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God.”
Who is rich?
If we assume that the return of Jesus is near, then we can jump from the parable to the real world. The West and friends are currently targeted for termination by the axis of evil (Russia, China, Iran and North Korea.) The West and friends are the wealthy countries. So the rich refers to rich countries. It is people from rich countries who are not getting into the kingdom of heaven. That's because they get wiped out first.
The rich man ends up in Hades where he can talk and even get thirsty. Jumping to the real world, this is simply death by radiation: There will be screaming and gnashing of teeth due to level 10 pain from the radiation. You can jump up and down and scream that death by radiation is not Hades, yet it delivers the same results. But it's not forever. Let's see how you feel after going through a few days of level 10 pain where you have probably broken your teeth from clenching so hard. Each second is an eternity.
In the HBO series Chernobyl, we see the effects of radiation play out on individuals. It's quite bad. In real life there will be no one to care for them, so everything will be worse. This plays out over a few days to a few weeks depending on radiation exposure.
If the West is targeted for termination, then that makes the United States the rich man in the parable. Here are my overall assumptions:
Analysis by Grok AI
The parable of the rich man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31) describes a rich man who ignores the poor Lazarus and, after death, suffers in Hades while Lazarus is comforted. The rich man begs Abraham to send Lazarus to warn his five brothers to repent and avoid his fate. In the parable, the brothers are not named, but they are implied to be part of the same household or family, sharing the rich man’s wealth and lifestyle.
Given your assumptions, where the rich man represents the United States and the brothers represent other wealthy countries, we need to identify five nations that could be considered "brothers" of the US based on economic wealth, cultural or political alignment, and global influence. Additionally, since Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan are excluded due to being wiped out with the US in your scenario, we must focus on other wealthy countries outside this fallout zone.
Interpretation of "Brothers"
The "brothers" in the parable likely share characteristics with the rich man—here, wealth, global influence, and perhaps a similar geopolitical or cultural alignment with the US. Based on economic data and international relations as of 2025, the following countries are strong candidates for the five brothers, considering their wealth (e.g., high GDP), alignment with Western values, and global prominence:
Germany - A leading economic power in Europe with a GDP of approximately $4.7 trillion (nominal, 2025 estimate). As a key NATO ally and member of the G7, Germany shares strong economic and political ties with the US, making it a natural "brother" in terms of wealth and influence.
United Kingdom - With a GDP of around $3.4 trillion, the UK is a major global financial hub and a close US ally through NATO, the Five Eyes intelligence alliance, and shared Anglo-Saxon cultural roots. Its wealth and geopolitical alignment qualify it as a brother.
France - France, with a GDP of about $3.1 trillion, is another G7 member and NATO ally. Its global cultural influence, strong economy, and shared democratic values with the US make it a fitting candidate.
Canada - Canada’s GDP is approximately $2.3 trillion, and its proximity, shared language, and deep economic integration with the US (via trade agreements like USMCA) make it a close ally. Its wealth and cultural similarity position it as a brother.
Italy - With a GDP of around $2.2 trillion, Italy is a G7 member and a significant European economy. Its alignment with the US through NATO and shared Western values makes it a plausible fifth brother.
Why These Countries?
Economic Wealth: All five are among the world’s top economies, with high GDPs and living standards, mirroring the "rich man" archetype.
Geopolitical Alignment: These nations are US allies, often collaborating through NATO, G7, or other Western frameworks, suggesting a "familial" bond.
Cultural Similarity: They share democratic values, capitalist economies, and historical ties to Western civilization, akin to siblings in a metaphorical household.
Exclusion of Others: Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan are ruled out per your assumption. Other wealthy countries like China or India are less aligned with the US geopolitically or culturally, making them less likely candidates.
Alternative Candidates
If we consider other wealthy nations, possibilities like Australia (GDP ~$1.8 trillion, Five Eyes member) or Netherlands (GDP ~$1.2 trillion, NATO ally) could be included, but they have less global economic weight than the five chosen. Countries like Saudi Arabia or Switzerland, while wealthy, lack the same level of geopolitical or cultural alignment with the US.
Final Answer
The five brothers of the United States, interpreted as wealthy countries in the context of the parable, are likely Germany, United Kingdom, France, Canada, and Italy.
End of Grok AI analysis.
Basically, Europe is getting wiped out after America is wiped out. We already know that Rome is on the hit list for Muslims. Once Iran gets nuclear weapons then the clock starts ticking.
Note: What is the real crime of the West? Rejecting Christianity. It knew better but did it anyway.
Source: China parades statecraft and hardware as world faces ‘critical’ choices | South China Morning Post
Xi is saying this: Stand in China's way and there will be war. China has eyes for Taiwan, Senkaku Islands (owned by Japan) and islands owned by the Philippines. Will we do nothing as China gobbles them up? And if there is war, will Russia not join?
On to the parable.
Can you name the brothers of the rich man in the parable of the rich man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31?)? What about the rich man himself? The parable doesn't give us those names. How do we conjure up names out of thin air?
The Air-Gap
The answer lies in Matthew 14: How did Jesus arrive at the interpretation of the parable of the sower? The parable is about a farmer and his crop issues. The interpretation is about the spread of Christianity. There is one very big air-gap with no way to go directly from one to the other.
What do we know? Every parable must at some point intersect with the real world. And based on the real world, we can see the true meaning.
When there is an air-gap then a real-world solution emerges when you get near. Near what?. Near the time period specified in the parable. In this case, the time period surrounds the return of Jesus. If we are close enough then we jump to the real world in order to reconcile the parable confusion. That is the solution to the parable of the sower, and that is the solution here in the parable of the rich man and Lazarus.
Parables Confound
Matthew 14 explains why Jesus spoke in parables: Because people refuse to see and hear. So as punishment, the parables are designed to confound. Since you are going to reject them anyway, the truth has been hidden.
Why do people refuse to see and hear? Because the news is bad. In some cases the news is really bad.
Entering the Kingdom of Heaven on Earth
The parable of the rich man and Lazarus shows that the rich won't be entering the kingdom of heaven on earth. Matthew 19 also shows that:
Matthew 19:23 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Truly I tell you, it is hard for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 19:24 Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God.”
Who is rich?
If we assume that the return of Jesus is near, then we can jump from the parable to the real world. The West and friends are currently targeted for termination by the axis of evil (Russia, China, Iran and North Korea.) The West and friends are the wealthy countries. So the rich refers to rich countries. It is people from rich countries who are not getting into the kingdom of heaven. That's because they get wiped out first.
The rich man ends up in Hades where he can talk and even get thirsty. Jumping to the real world, this is simply death by radiation: There will be screaming and gnashing of teeth due to level 10 pain from the radiation. You can jump up and down and scream that death by radiation is not Hades, yet it delivers the same results. But it's not forever. Let's see how you feel after going through a few days of level 10 pain where you have probably broken your teeth from clenching so hard. Each second is an eternity.
In the HBO series Chernobyl, we see the effects of radiation play out on individuals. It's quite bad. In real life there will be no one to care for them, so everything will be worse. This plays out over a few days to a few weeks depending on radiation exposure.
If the West is targeted for termination, then that makes the United States the rich man in the parable. Here are my overall assumptions:
- The return of Jesus is near.
- The rich man and his brothers represent wealthy countries.
- The rich man is the United States.
- The US is wiped out in a nuclear attack by Russia and China.
- Japan, South Korea and Taiwan are wiped out with the US due to fallout.
Analysis by Grok AI
The parable of the rich man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31) describes a rich man who ignores the poor Lazarus and, after death, suffers in Hades while Lazarus is comforted. The rich man begs Abraham to send Lazarus to warn his five brothers to repent and avoid his fate. In the parable, the brothers are not named, but they are implied to be part of the same household or family, sharing the rich man’s wealth and lifestyle.
Given your assumptions, where the rich man represents the United States and the brothers represent other wealthy countries, we need to identify five nations that could be considered "brothers" of the US based on economic wealth, cultural or political alignment, and global influence. Additionally, since Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan are excluded due to being wiped out with the US in your scenario, we must focus on other wealthy countries outside this fallout zone.
Interpretation of "Brothers"
The "brothers" in the parable likely share characteristics with the rich man—here, wealth, global influence, and perhaps a similar geopolitical or cultural alignment with the US. Based on economic data and international relations as of 2025, the following countries are strong candidates for the five brothers, considering their wealth (e.g., high GDP), alignment with Western values, and global prominence:
Germany - A leading economic power in Europe with a GDP of approximately $4.7 trillion (nominal, 2025 estimate). As a key NATO ally and member of the G7, Germany shares strong economic and political ties with the US, making it a natural "brother" in terms of wealth and influence.
United Kingdom - With a GDP of around $3.4 trillion, the UK is a major global financial hub and a close US ally through NATO, the Five Eyes intelligence alliance, and shared Anglo-Saxon cultural roots. Its wealth and geopolitical alignment qualify it as a brother.
France - France, with a GDP of about $3.1 trillion, is another G7 member and NATO ally. Its global cultural influence, strong economy, and shared democratic values with the US make it a fitting candidate.
Canada - Canada’s GDP is approximately $2.3 trillion, and its proximity, shared language, and deep economic integration with the US (via trade agreements like USMCA) make it a close ally. Its wealth and cultural similarity position it as a brother.
Italy - With a GDP of around $2.2 trillion, Italy is a G7 member and a significant European economy. Its alignment with the US through NATO and shared Western values makes it a plausible fifth brother.
Why These Countries?
Economic Wealth: All five are among the world’s top economies, with high GDPs and living standards, mirroring the "rich man" archetype.
Geopolitical Alignment: These nations are US allies, often collaborating through NATO, G7, or other Western frameworks, suggesting a "familial" bond.
Cultural Similarity: They share democratic values, capitalist economies, and historical ties to Western civilization, akin to siblings in a metaphorical household.
Exclusion of Others: Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan are ruled out per your assumption. Other wealthy countries like China or India are less aligned with the US geopolitically or culturally, making them less likely candidates.
Alternative Candidates
If we consider other wealthy nations, possibilities like Australia (GDP ~$1.8 trillion, Five Eyes member) or Netherlands (GDP ~$1.2 trillion, NATO ally) could be included, but they have less global economic weight than the five chosen. Countries like Saudi Arabia or Switzerland, while wealthy, lack the same level of geopolitical or cultural alignment with the US.
Final Answer
The five brothers of the United States, interpreted as wealthy countries in the context of the parable, are likely Germany, United Kingdom, France, Canada, and Italy.
End of Grok AI analysis.
Basically, Europe is getting wiped out after America is wiped out. We already know that Rome is on the hit list for Muslims. Once Iran gets nuclear weapons then the clock starts ticking.
Note: What is the real crime of the West? Rejecting Christianity. It knew better but did it anyway.
