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WE INVESTIGATE: Why Do 38 States Have Laws Requiring a “Loyalty Pledge” To Israel?


President Trump at the Israel Museum. Jerusalem May 23, 2017 President Trump at the Israel Museum. Jerusalem May 23, 2017

Ok folks, I saw this today and couldn’t believe it was true!

But then I researched it and it is.

As usual, I’m not going to tell you what to believe about this, or what is right or wrong, I’m simply presenting the news.

You will have to draw your own conclusions.

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But I was stunned to find out this is real.

I also want to say at the onset that I 100% support Biblical Israel.

I also know there are blessings promised in the Bible for supporting Israel, see Genesis 12:2-3:

“And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing: And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.”

 

So it’s with all of that in mind that I show you this.

Apparently, 38 (or 39?) States in America have laws on the books requiring loyalty pledges to Israel.

Read that again: not a loyalty pledge to America where you live, but to Israel.

It seems as though that would violate the First Amendment if not several other Amendments or parts of the Constitution, doesn’t it?

Now way that can be real, right?

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It is, take a look here:

Now I realize that clip is from RT which is Russian TV.

So let’s dig deeper before we just accept it on face value, right?

That’s exactly what I did.

I did my own research and started to find out that yes indeed these laws are on the books, but they’re not exactly a “Loyalty Oath” — rather they are framed as “pledges not to boycott Israel.”

Interesting.

I thought Grok gave an excellent summary of the current state of affairs, take a look:

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Let’s break this down based on the nature of the laws in question. As of February 22, 2025, 38 U.S. states have enacted anti-BDS (Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions) laws or policies related to Israel. These typically aim to prevent state entities from engaging with individuals or companies that boycott Israel. The distinction between an “affirmative oath of loyalty” and “pledging not to boycott” hinges on the wording and intent of these laws—whether they require a positive declaration of support for Israel or simply a commitment not to oppose it economically.
Most of these 38 states’ laws fall into the category of pledging not to boycott. They generally require contractors, employees, or businesses to certify in writing that they are not currently boycotting Israel and will not do so during the term of their contract with the state. This is framed as a condition for doing business, not as an explicit pledge of loyalty or allegiance. For example:
  • Arkansas requires contractors to certify they are not engaged in a boycott of Israel, with an option to accept a 20% fee reduction if they refuse to sign.
  • Texas prohibits state contracts with businesses unless they pledge not to boycott Israel, as per HB 89 signed in 2017.
  • Georgia mandates that companies with contracts over $100,000 and five or more employees sign a similar anti-boycott certification.
These laws focus on economic behavior—refraining from boycotts—rather than mandating an affirmative statement of loyalty, like swearing allegiance to Israel as a nation. The language is typically neutral, avoiding terms like “loyalty” or “support,” and instead uses phrases like “not engaged in a boycott” or “will not limit commercial relations with Israel.”
However, no state law explicitly requires an affirmative oath of loyalty—meaning a positive declaration of allegiance or devotion to Israel, akin to pledging loyalty to a flag or government. Critics on platforms like X and in some media have called these anti-BDS certifications “loyalty oaths,” but this is a rhetorical flourish rather than a legal reality. The laws don’t ask individuals to affirmatively endorse Israel’s policies or existence; they simply prohibit a specific action (boycotting). For instance:
  • New York’s Executive Order 157 (2016) bars state investment in entities that support BDS, but it doesn’t require a proactive loyalty statement.
  • Idaho’s Anti-Boycott Against Israel Act (2021) mandates certification against boycotting, not a pledge of fealty.
So, to answer your question directly:
  • 38 states require a pledge not to boycott Israel as a condition for certain state contracts or benefits.
  • 0 states require an affirmative oath of loyalty to Israel in the sense of a positive declaration of support or allegiance.
The confusion often stems from the perception of these laws. Critics argue they implicitly demand loyalty by punishing dissent (e.g., boycotting), while supporters say they’re just economic regulations, not speech or loyalty tests. Legal challenges, like those from the ACLU, have highlighted this tension, but courts have largely upheld the “pledge not to boycott” framework as constitutional (e.g., Arkansas, 2022 Eighth Circuit ruling).
If you’re looking for a deeper dive into specific states or evolving case law, I can search further or analyze recent developments!

So there you go folks!

It is real, although not exactly as implied in the video.

What do you think of this?

As I said at the beginning, I’m not going to put a value judgment on any of this myself, that’s for you to decide.

As I also said, I support Biblical Israel 100%.

But I do wonder about something….is the current State of Israel that we see the true Biblical Israel?

Or was it taken over by the Rothschilds?

Hmmm, I don’t know, but do you know your history?

Do you know what the Balfour Declaration was?

The Balfour Declaration was a short but historic statement issued by the British government on November 2, 1917. In a letter from Foreign Secretary Arthur Balfour to Lord Lionel Walter Rothschild—a leading representative of the British Jewish community—the declaration announced Britain’s support for the establishment of a “national home for the Jewish people” in Palestine. Its wording was intentionally careful, promising support while also stating that nothing should be done to prejudice the civil and religious rights of the existing non‐Jewish communities in Palestine or the rights of Jews in other countries.

Involvement of the Rothschilds

The Rothschild family, long influential in British financial and political circles, played an important role in the background of the declaration:

  • Key Recipient: The declaration was addressed to Lionel Walter Rothschild, 2nd Baron Rothschild, who was a prominent Zionist figure. His status as a leader in the British Jewish community made him the natural messenger to convey the British government’s commitment to the Zionist cause.

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  • Lobbying and Influence: Members of the Rothschild family, including Walter Rothschild himself, actively supported Zionist aspirations. Their longstanding engagement with Jewish philanthropy and the establishment of early Jewish settlements in Palestine lent considerable weight to their advocacy. Their support and political connections helped create a favorable environment within British political circles for the declaration to be considered and eventually approved.

Thus, while the declaration was formulated by the British government—driven by wartime strategic considerations and diplomatic negotiations—it was also shaped by the sustained efforts of Zionist leaders and influential families like the Rothschilds who lobbied for a Jewish national home.

I honestly don’t know what to make of all of this, but I know that historically speaking I do not hold a high view of the Rothschilds.

Perhaps this was just their one act of charity and good will, helping Israel finally become a state again.

I don’t know.

In a somewhat related note, speaking of whether or not the current State of Israel has been compromised, you do know that the “Star of David” is not found in the Bible at all, right?

You do know God never commands Israel to use this symbol?

In fact, it wasn’t associated with Israel until the 18th century (A.D.), did you know that?

Strange.

Here’s more on that if you’re interested — again, just the facts ma’am:

EXPOSING The “Star of David” — WARNING: Extremely Controversial

EXPOSING The "Star of David" -- WARNING: Extremely Controversial

I've been wanting to write this article for a long time and finally was able to pull it together today.

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One note upfront: this is NOT an anti-Israel article.  I love and support Biblical Israel.  What I do not love or support are the people who have hijacked Israel and filled it with demonic imagery.  

Still, even with that warning, I know this will be an extremely controversial post and I'm ok with that.  Bring it on.  Add as many comments as you want down below.  The truth is like a lion, set it free and it will defend itself.

So let's do this....

Simply put, the so-called "Star of David" (also sometimes called the Shield of David or a Seal of Solomon or the Magen David) has absolutely NO reference in the Bible.

Doesn't exist.

Is not described by, or commanded by God for the Nation of Israel.

Two things that ARE described are the Menorah (a seven-branched candelabrum that was used in the Tabernacle and later in the Temple in Jerusalem) and the Star of Remphan (an occult image associated with the "god" Renpham).

I'll sum up basically what happened and then I'll give you all the backup images and sources.

So basically, here's the short summary of what happened: God commands Israel in the Bible to use the Menorah as the sign for Israel.  Nowhere in the Bible does God tell Israel to associate itself with any kind of Star.  No evidence exists in the Bible that King David had anything to do with an image of a Star.  The only mention of an image of a Star is the Star of Renpham which is explicitly condemned in the Old Testament AND New Testament (usually a very powerful confirmation when something is confirmed in both Testaments).  Then over time the Star of Renpham "shifts" into the newfangled "Star of David" in about the 1800s and from the 1800s until now slowly replaces the Menorah and becomes the national image for the State of Israel, so much so that it becomes the image on the Israeli flag.

That's the summary!

Now let's dig into the details....

The Bible does not explicitly mention the Star of David as a sign of Israel. The menorah, however, is clearly described in the Bible as a significant symbol for Israel.

The Menorah

  • Biblical Basis:
    • The menorah is described in detail in the Bible, particularly in the books of Exodus and Leviticus. It was used in the Tabernacle and later in the Temple in Jerusalem as a sacred object.
    • Exodus 25:31-40 and Leviticus 24:2-4 provide the instructions for the construction and use of the menorah, which was to be kept burning continually as a symbol of God's presence and Israel's mission to be a "light unto the nations."

The Star of David

  • Biblical Basis:
    • The Star of David, also known as the "Shield of David" (Magen David), is not mentioned in the Bible. Its association with Judaism and Israel developed much later, likely during the Middle Ages.
    • The Star of David is now widely recognized as a symbol of Judaism and the modern state of Israel, but it does not have a basis in biblical scripture.

This image is never connected to Israel at any point in the Bible, and is specifically condemned in both the Old and New Testaments:

AMOS 5:26 (NKJV): You also carried Sikkuth your king and Chiun, your idols, THE STAR of your gods, which you made for yourselves.

ACTS 7:43 (NKJV): You also took up the tabernacle of Moloch, and THE STAR of your god Remphan, images which you made to worship.

Even if you don't know a ton about the Bible, you know the "Temple of Moloch" is probably something you want to avoid, as well as the associated "Star of the god Remphan" who looks a lot like the demonic goat god Baphomet:

Star god Renpham:

Baphomet:

The Star of Renpham is sometimes drawn with 5, 6 or 8 points.

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Here's 5:

Here's 6 (As Above, So Below):

And here's the image ChatGPT drew for me when I asked it to draw the Star of Renpham:

Notice it draws it primarily with 6 points that looks just lie the Star of David but then inside the middle it gives the 8 point version and in other places like the top left it gives the 5 point version.

It's amazing how advanced AI is getting that it knew to give me all three versions in the one image, but to make the 6-pointed Star of David version the most prominent.

Here's how the transition occurred, starting in the 1800s....

The transition from the menorah to the Star of David as the most widely recognized symbol associated with Israel and Judaism happened over several centuries, with the key developments occurring in the medieval period and culminating in the modern era.

Medieval Period

  • Emergence of the Star of David: The Star of David, or "Magen David," began to be used as a symbol of Jewish identity in the medieval period, particularly in Europe. Its precise origins are unclear, but by the 14th century, it started to appear on Jewish synagogues and gravestones. The Star of David was adopted by various Jewish communities as a symbol of protection and identity.

18th and 19th Centuries

  • Widespread Use: The Star of David became more widely associated with Jewish communities in Europe during the 18th and 19th centuries. It was increasingly used as a symbol of Jewish identity, alongside other traditional symbols like the menorah.
  • Zionist Movement: The Star of David gained significant prominence in the late 19th century with the rise of the Zionist movement, which sought to establish a Jewish homeland in Palestine. The symbol was adopted by the movement and used in various Zionist publications and banners.

20th Century

  • Creation of the State of Israel: When the State of Israel was established in 1948, the Star of David was chosen as the central symbol on the national flag. The decision to use the Star of David was influenced by its widespread recognition as a symbol of Jewish identity and by its use in the Zionist movement. The flag of Israel, with its blue Star of David between two horizontal blue stripes, was officially adopted on October 28, 1948.

Replacement of the Menorah

  • Modern National Symbols: While the menorah remained an important religious and cultural symbol, especially within Judaism, the Star of David became the primary emblem of modern Jewish identity and the State of Israel. The menorah, however, is still used as a national emblem of Israel and appears on the official state emblem, which features a menorah flanked by olive branches.

The Star of David didn't just make its way onto the Jewish Flag, it also is on our money.

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Did you know that?

Take a look:

The occult image has been used for centuries and usually with very occult connections like to Freemasonry:

As I said at the beginning, this is not an attack on the true Biblical state of Israel by any means.

Israel has been corrupted, and I hate that.

But it's nothing new.

Jesus himself in John 8:44 looked straight at the corrupt religious leaders who had corrupted Israel even in Bible times and he told them they are straight from their father the Devil, take a look:

  • "You are of your father the devil, and your will is to do your father's desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks out of his own character, for he is a liar and the father of lies."

Certainly, Jesus was not anti-Israel.

He was expressing the same sentiments I am, which is very corrupt and very powerful people for centuries have done all the can to corrupt and twist and pervert God's original design and image for Israel.

So this is nothing new, and it shouldn't be surprising.

In fact, I've written extensively on this topic.

Here's much more:

So...What's Going On With The Jews?

Buckle up folks, we're going to tackle a big one today.

A dicey topic, fraught with minefields and ditches, but something that must be addressed.

And that question is simply this: "What's going on with the Jews?"

Allow me to explain...

And I think you might be very surprised by my take after you get done reading all of this.

I also want to make clear that I 100% support Biblical Israel and in no way is this some garbage "anti-Semitic" post.  So dispense of that nonsense right upfront.  We don't do that here.

But that's actually why this article is so important to write, because that kind of stuff is growing, and at a rapid pace.

So what's going on?

And what is TRUE when it comes to the Jews?

Hatred of the Jews and anti-Jewish rhetoric seems to be at a localized high recently.  I can't say "all time high" because, well, I don't think you're going to eclipse what happened in Germany in the 1940s until the Book of Revelation fully starts playing out.  But perhaps we are close to that or even in the beginning chapters of it.

But here's what I've noticed and here's what many of you have asked me -- in the comments to articles, in emails to me, and even in real life:  "What's going on with the Jews?"

Allow me to rephrase that just a bit....

The question is more like this:  I'm confused because I read in the Bible that the Jewish People are God's own people, the Apple of his Eye.  A chosen people.  But yet so many things I see in the world today make it look like the Jewish People are actually not that great of people.  Worse than that even, they do some pretty strange and sick things!  So help!  I'm confused!  How do I reconcile these two things!

Anyone else ever felt confused by that question?

I know you have because I hear it ALL THE TIME.

Let's take a look at some of the sick and strange things we seem to be reading about more and more about the Jewish People in the news today before I give you my take on how to reconcile all of this in a way that makes perfect sense and is Biblically grounded.

Dom Lucre on Twitter has been leading the charge on this, for better or worse.

Here's just one example of what he's been posting but I think this sums up a lot of it:

Zoom in:

So....here's the thing that is leading to so much confusion and the reason I'm publishing this article -- most if not all of these things are TRUE!

Stunning I know, but most/all are accurate.

For example, we've covered the Jewish Rabbi who owns PornoHub recently ourselves:

Why Does A Rabbi Own PornHub?

And then let's take one of the other most incendiary things on that list:  that (some) Jews follow a practice where a rabbi orally suctions (sucks) the blood from the circumcision wound of a baby.

Also true!

It's called the metzitzah b'peh, and we asked Twitter's own Grok itself about this and it is confirmed true:

I love how Grok questions the practice because it has been linked to cases of herpes transmission.

Ok fair enough, but how about questioning the practice because it's a creepy old Rabbi sucking a baby's penis???

That's sick stuff.

But now I want to answer the question: How do you reconcile this in a Biblically-faithful way to the Bible saying the Jews and the Nation of Israel are his people?

Because it does say that, many times:

The concept of Israel as God's chosen nation is a recurrent theme throughout the Bible. This idea is expressed in various passages that highlight Israel's unique relationship with God, their calling, and the covenant established between them. Here are ten verses from the Bible that articulate the notion of Israel as God's chosen nation:
  1. Deuteronomy 7:6 - "For you are a people holy to the Lord your God. The Lord your God has chosen you out of all the peoples on the face of the earth to be his people, his treasured possession."
  2. Exodus 19:5-6 - "Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations you will be my treasured possession. Although the whole earth is mine, you will be for me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation."
  3. Isaiah 43:20-21 - "The wild animals honor me, the jackals and the owls, because I provide water in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland, to give drink to my people, my chosen, the people I formed for myself that they may proclaim my praise."
  4. Psalm 135:4 - "For the Lord has chosen Jacob to be his own, Israel to be his treasured possession."
  5. Isaiah 44:1-2 - "But now listen, Jacob, my servant, Israel, whom I have chosen. This is what the Lord says—he who made you, who formed you in the womb, and who will help you: Do not be afraid, Jacob, my servant, Jeshurun, whom I have chosen."
  6. Deuteronomy 14:2 - "For you are a people holy to the Lord your God, and the Lord has chosen you to be a people for his treasured possession, out of all the peoples that are on the face of the earth."
  7. 1 Chronicles 16:13 - "O descendants of Israel his servant, O sons of Jacob, his chosen ones."
  8. Isaiah 41:8-9 - "But you, Israel, my servant, Jacob, whom I have chosen, you descendants of Abraham my friend, I took you from the ends of the earth, from its farthest corners I called you. I said, 'You are my servant'; I have chosen you and have not rejected you."
  9. Amos 3:2 - "You only have I chosen of all the families of the earth; therefore I will punish you for all your sins."
  10. Psalms 105:6 - "O descendants of Abraham his servant, O sons of Jacob, his chosen ones."

These verses collectively underscore the special status of Israel as chosen by God, destined for a unique purpose and relationship with Him. This theme runs through the Old Testament and is foundational to understanding the narrative of the people of Israel in the biblical text.

So why is this all so confusing?

The Bible makes clear that the Jews are God's chosen people....but why then are they the ones controlling most of the porno online and running around with creepy old alleged "religious leaders" sucking on baby peeners?  That's sick and obscene and in any other context in life would land you straight in prison!

Whenever things like this seem very confusing and directly contradicting each other it's a good idea to return to a couple basic truths.

The first is we find the truth in the Bible, and we use that as our foundation as we interpret all other facts and circumstances we are seeing.

And that Foundation of Truth gives us a few fundamental truths that we'll rely on as we go forward...

One is that Israel is indeed a chosen nation, chosen by God (YHWH).  That's clear.  That's not up for debate.  More on that in a bit down below when we dig into "Cosmic Geography"...

Another truth is that in the end times (call it whatever you want, Apocalypse, the end of the age, the Second Coming, Revelation) all the Nations of the World will be united as they fight against Jesus Christ and Israel.  That's in your Bible, did you know that?  Multiple times:

  1. Revelation 16:14 - "For they are the spirits of demons, performing signs, which go out to the kings of the earth and of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almighty."
  2. Revelation 19:19 - "And I saw the beast, the kings of the earth, and their armies, gathered together to make war against Him who sat on the horse and against His army."
  3. Zechariah 14:2-3 - "For I will gather all the nations to Jerusalem to fight against it; the city will be captured, the houses ransacked, and the women raped. Half of the city will go into exile, but the rest of the people will not be taken from the city. Then the Lord will go out and fight against those nations, as he fights on a day of battle."
  4. Revelation 17:14 - "They will wage war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will triumph over them because He is Lord of lords and King of kings—and with Him will be His called, chosen and faithful followers."
  5. Joel 3:2 - "I will gather all nations and bring them down to the Valley of Jehoshaphat. There I will put them on trial for what they did to my inheritance, my people Israel, because they scattered my people among the nations and divided up my land."
  6. Revelation 20:8-9 - "And will go out to deceive the nations in the four corners of the earth—Gog and Magog—and to gather them for battle. In number they are like the sand on the seashore. They marched across the breadth of the earth and surrounded the camp of God’s people, the city he loves. But fire came down from heaven and devoured them."

So we know that's the roadmap we're headed towards.

And the other truth we have is a meta-narrative throughout all of the Bible which basically says that Satan (again, take whatever name you want, The Snake, Lucifer, Satan, Antichrist, Azazel, Baal) hates God but he especially hates Christians and the Jewish People.

So now put all of that together and I'm going to give you exactly how this all fits perfectly together and explains what seems at first like a giant, confusing mess....

Is Israel evil?

Are the Jews evil?

Are God's chosen people evil?

No.  Not the real ones.

I believe there is absolutely a strong remnant of Biblical Jews / Biblical Israelites descended from Abraham, Isaac and Jacob on the Earth today.  God's Chosen People.  The Bible tells us God's chosen Nation will always exist.  So we know they're here.

But we also know Satan is a deceiver and he brings confusion.  So if you're experiencing confusion on a topic (like this one) that's usually a GREAT indicator that he's involved and behind it all.

So I'll just cut right to the chase and give you the answer: If you're Satan and you know you can't defeat God, but you want to cause as much confusion and problems here on the Earth in the meantime, especially for Christians and Jews, what would be the best way to do it?

You'd do what Satan always does when it comes to God's truth....he creates a counterfeit version.

He's done it to everything.

What do you think of first when you hear the Rainbow?

The Gay Pride and LGBTQP+ nonsense, right?

That's just a counterfeit of God's original.

The Rainbow was created by God and belongs to God and was his first.

It has powerful meanings and purposes, well beyond just the traditional story of God's promise to never destroy the Earth again by flood.

There's so much more to it, read this if you don't know:

Exposing The TRUTH About God’s Rainbow!

But just as Satan takes God's creation and counterfeits it like with the Rainbow, he's done the very same thing to the Jewish people.

He's slithered his way in and counterfeited the Jews.

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Simply put, I believe there are vast amounts of people (now and throughout history) who have reached top positions in Judaism who claim to be Jews but are actually the exact opposite -- a brood of vipers!

You do know even in the Bible Jesus called the Jewish leaders that to their face, right?

He was no fan.

So calling out fake and counterfeit Jewish Leaders is not anti-semitic.  Far from it!  If that were anti-semitic, you'd have to label Jesus himself an anti-semite because here's what he told these counterfeit Jews right to their face:



 

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