Before reading this book, I knew very little about Q. I knew a few basics and saw that Q’s followers were really passionate, but their theories and beliefs were very confusing. I was really glad to find a book I could read from a Christian who is well-educated in the area of conspiracy theories, religions and more and who had also done extensive research on this topic. The title is very negative, but the author is very well-studied and is quite fair in his treatment. It is written not just to the curious/skeptical but to Trump himself, and to all the followers of Q. Also, if you don't believe in or trust Q, and yet you follow the "deep state" conspiracies surrounding Trump, this book is for you! I (like the book's author) will remind you that it is always wise to be willing to challenge your own beliefs and would encourage you read this with an open mind. Just because something is labeled a "conspiracy theory" does not mean it is or is not true. But it does mean that we need to be very careful in our research as there is often a lot of speculation mixed in with facts.
One more important thing to realize is, that at one point, “Q” instructed his followers to be more covert; to drop mention of him in sharing things he’s said. As a result, there are many people who are sharing ideas and theories that originate from Q (or Q teachers) AND THEY DON’T EVEN REALIZE IT. This is exactly one reason why Beverly has labeled this as one of the most dangerous conspiracies... because people are unaware of what they are really following.
In summary, "Q" is a person who has claimed high military intelligence who was/is working with Trump. Qanon has several theories with many more offshoot theories, but there are a few key components:
- There is a "swamp" of corrupt individuals in government and it needs to be "drained". Trump is seen as the first President since Reagan to work at doing this.
- As a result, Trump is also viewed as a type of savior, and anyone that even criticizes him is not to be trusted.
- Democrats
(and most of Hollywood) are involved with a Satanic international
pedophile ring which includes the murdering and sacrificing of children.
(Pence was actually added to this as well when he didn't do what Trump
wanted him to on January 6.)
From the introduction: “While I have no delusions that this book will change all minds to adopt my conclusions, one of my chief goals is to illustrate how to process topics, especially divisive ones, in terms of figuring out veracity of views, integrity of believes, and rationality of a worldview.” (p 13) Thus, Beverly goes on to give 15 principles that we should keep in mind as we think critically about any topic really, but in this book of course the focus is Q, Q teachers etc. Beverly shows the good intentions of Q and his followers, but also critically examines the truth that he/they claim.
In chapter 1 he gives 9
key components to understanding QAnon (Trump, Q posts, Q Teachers, “Think for
yourself”, a battle between good and evil, etc.) He further explains where Q came from, where he first posted and where
he has since, how Q teachers and followers have responded, various conspiracy
theories that have come out of the core. He also looks at who various people think Q is, and how Q has changed over time.
Because of the connections with witchcraft and satanism (and the trafficking and sacrificing of children) Beverly also examines both of these and shows that both actually condemn human sacrifice and have no large links to child trafficking. (This is not to say that it doesn't happen, or that there aren't some fridge groups that might, but in general the rumors about this are not true.)
In
conclusion, it is clear that Q is a liar. He claims to be high military
intelligence, but this cannot be true based on several reasons. He
makes accusations against individuals and groups that are false. This is
true "misinformation". Whoever Q is now (the same or different), he
still cannot be trusted. As a result, the conspiracies that have sprung
from him (Deep State, government leaders and others being involved in a
child trafficking ring) also cannot be trusted. This is NOT to say that
there is not corruption in our government - there absolutely is! Nor is
it to say that child trafficking isn't a problem - it absolutely is!
There may be people here and there that DO have a "hidden agenda" (ie. I
for one am SUPER suspicious of Big Pharma and the way they try and
control things) but we need to be VERY careful about sorting out the
truth from the speculation/gossip.
As
a Christian who seeks the truth but also to battle TRUE misinformation,
I must condemn "Q" AND anyone who follows the main
components/conspiracies. It is gossip, slander and it is hurting the
conservative cause, not to mention our Christian witness. I hope and
pray that those caught up in these conspiracies will become more
discerning in their search for truth.
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