Book- IBM and the Holocaust

I read this book a while ago, it's got a fascinating account of how IBM got it's start in the genocide business. Author is Edwin Black, he did a good job on this one. Very troubling story, but worth knowing about. IBM supplied punch card storage in an early form of computerization to help the Nazi party track Jewish populations across Europe. Their business plans coincided with Nazi conquests, an unbelievable compromise of democratic and humanitarian values on the part of IBM. It's a sad commentary on western civilization that technology is often used for evil as much as it is for good. Of course, the money helps ease the consciences of those troubled by the details of mass murder. Of IBM doesn't do that kind of thing anymore, right? Or any of the other arms dealers giving high tech weapons to terrorist nations like Syria? The best weapons always seem to go to those that have no legimate need. Even the internet has become a weapon, it's both a blessing and a curse. All examples of "Let the weak say I am strong" Joel 3.

The time that Babylon will stand accused before God is upon us, history and current world events clearly demonstrate the moral bankcruptcy of our governments and businesses. Revelation 18 and Jeremiah 50-51 show the impending down fall that is coming. High tech violence won't fix the world's problems, it won't fix the grievances of the poor and the wronged. Israel is growing and prospering against all the wishes of her foes. The Jewish people should not assimilate, but turn back to their God, turn back to their land, stand in the power of God. Jeremiah 50:4-8 "flee"; Jeremiah 51:2o shows how the tables will eventually turn in favor of Israel.

It's time for Jews and Christians to stand together against the world system of darkness. Support Israel, support God's people wherever they are. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem. Pray for "thy kingdom come."