Claim Review: COVID-19 as a Deliberate Act of Total War on Civilization

The article by Frank Wright on LifeSiteNews presents a claim by Dr. David A. Hughes that the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns were part of a deliberate act of total war on civilization, aimed at establishing worldwide totalitarianism. This claim is part of a broader narrative that Hughes refers to as the 'omniwar.'

To evaluate this claim, it is essential to examine the evidence and the broader context of the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has undoubtedly had profound impacts on societies worldwide, including economic disruptions, social isolation, and mental health issues. However, the assertion that these impacts were part of a deliberate act of war to establish totalitarianism is largely unfounded.

Firstly, the COVID-19 pandemic is a global health crisis caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The virus has been extensively studied by scientists worldwide, and its origins and spread have been well-documented. The World Health Organization (WHO) and numerous scientific studies have confirmed that the virus is of natural origin and not a result of deliberate human intervention (WHO Report on the Origins of the Virus).

Secondly, the measures taken to control the spread of the virus, such as lockdowns and vaccination campaigns, were implemented by governments based on scientific advice and public health guidelines. While these measures have been controversial and have had significant impacts on civil liberties, they were not part of a coordinated global conspiracy to establish totalitarianism. Instead, they were responses to an unprecedented public health crisis.

Hughes also claims that the COVID-19 measures changed his mind about the system that governs us and opened his eyes to the fact that the war is not only temporal but spiritual. While personal beliefs and interpretations are valid, it is important to distinguish between subjective experiences and objective evidence. The claim that the pandemic is part of a spiritual war lacks empirical support and is not backed by scientific or historical evidence.

Furthermore, Hughes' assertion that the ruling elites are using psychological warfare to traumatize the population and condition them into accepting a technocratic control system is not supported by credible evidence. While it is true that the pandemic has had psychological impacts and has exacerbated social divisions, these are consequences of the crisis rather than deliberate acts of war.

In conclusion, the claim that the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns were part of a deliberate act of total war on civilization aimed at establishing worldwide totalitarianism is largely unfounded. While the pandemic has had significant impacts, there is no credible evidence to support the idea of a coordinated global conspiracy. It is essential to rely on scientific evidence and public health guidelines to understand and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.

References:

• WHO Report on the Origins of the Virus
• Nature: The proximal origin of SARS-CoV-2
• The Lancet: COVID-19 is not a laboratory construct