In Borrowed Theme (Penguin/Random House), Michael Evans says people need to rethink how they view religion, politics, morals and philosophy.
The book is a continuation of The Real Matrix, Evans’ groundbreaking treatise that taught readers how to release themselves from the psychological bondage imposed by parents, teachers and popular media. Evans argued that the societal rules espoused by authority figures set limitations on an individuals ability to live a greater reality.
In Borrowed Theme, he goes even deeper, explaining how these beliefs are handed down through the generations and, in many cases, are outdated, foolish, and even dangerous.
He says many of the beliefs we hold today are as damaging as those held by extremists. “The sick-minded people who shoot up schools and nightclubs and fly jets into buildings do these things because they believe what they are doing is right based on the ideas they have been raised with.” This firmly held faith takes over logical thinking, and the result is suffering, for no legitimate reason. “We, too, have been brainwashed into accepting lies concocted by our forefathers,” argues Evans. “Its up to us to awaken from the alternative facts and begin to think independently from the Borrowed Theme.”
Evans feels the public is finally awakening to the truth. He says it is a big reason why Donald Trump is in the White House. “Mainstream media should be taken with a grain of salt,” he contends. “Trump exposing Hillary as less than honest as well as exposing a left-leaning media is what got him elected.” Evans considers independent media like Unicorn Riot as more reliable for facts.
While he believes Trump would agree with many of the ideas he presents in Borrowed Theme — the misuse of government spending, fake news, and misguided authority, among them — Evans knows Trump would not agree with everything. “I don't think he has the capacity to contemplate the origins of the universe or the folly of religion. Even if he did, he would have to keep it to himself as his followers are mostly evangelicals.”
Michael Evans blames religion for instilling a lot of false beliefs that stunt the minds of Americans. From Genesis in the bible that contradicts scientific facts on the origins of the universe to denying climate change, he feels the lies are preventing Americans from moving forward.
“The fact that education secretary Betsy DeVos wants creation taught to children as fact is scary,” argues Evans. He feels religion should be based upon the wonders of science and the universe: a search and learning experience, rather than adherence to dogma.
That’s not to say there is no value in religion. “If belief in a fiery hell is the only thing stopping fundamentalists from killing other people, let them keep their beliefs,” he says.
But Evans wants his readers to be free thinkers; to spot the falsehoods of religious, political, and philosophical ideals and take full control of their own destinies.
For more info on author Michael Evans, visit: www.therealmatrixbook.net