Leave The Rainbow Alone: It’s A Sign of an Ancient Promise

In the modern world, we’ve become very good at “rebranding” symbols. We take ancient signs, slap them on logos or t-shirts, and strip away their original intent until they become mere visual noise. But there is one symbol that deserves far more respect than it currently gets: the rainbow.

It isn’t just a trick of physics or a colorful backdrop for a photo op. It is a sign of an ancient promise, and we need to stop treating it like an ordinary decoration. To understand why it matters, we have to look at the world that existed before the first rainbow ever appeared.

The World That Was: A Lost Environment

Before the Great Flood, the Earth was a fundamentally different place. It is highly likely the planet was encased in a massive “Vapor Canopy”—a layer of water in the upper atmosphere that created a pressurized, oxygen-rich environment.

Think of it as a planet-wide hyperbaric chamber. This canopy would have provided two vital protections:

  • Radiation Shielding: It filtered out the harmful ultraviolet and cosmic radiation that causes cellular aging and genetic mutation. This is why ancient records describe humans living for nearly a thousand years.
  • Atmospheric Pressure: The weight of all that water in the upper sky compressed the air below. Higher pressure allows blood to saturate with oxygen more efficiently, promoting rapid healing and massive growth.

This environment explains how the Earth could support such massive animal life. The dense air provided the lift needed for giant creatures to fly and the oxygen required to fuel their enormous frames.

The Great Change and the Evidence Beneath Us

When the “windows of heaven” were opened, that canopy collapsed. For forty days and nights, the very shield that protected the Earth became the instrument of its judgment. We don’t have to look far to see the scars of this event; the evidence is all around us if we interpret the data correctly.

Take Alberta, for example. We find sea life fossils in the middle of the prairies and deep within the foothills—thousands of miles from any ocean. Furthermore, our massive oil sands and oil deposits are essentially the “graveyards” of the pre-Flood world.

Oil is formed when massive amounts of organic matter—lush plants and animals—are buried rapidly under extreme pressure. The sheer scale of the Alberta oil deposits suggests a catastrophic burial of a world that was far more biologically dense than our own. These aren’t just fuel sources; they are the remains of the world that existed before the rainbow.

Many claim these things take millions of years, but the evidence suggests otherwise. Look at the fossilized soft-felt hat found in Australia—it turned to solid stone in less than ten years because it was submerged in mineral-rich water. Fossilization isn’t about time; it’s about conditions. The Flood provided the perfect conditions to turn a world into stone and oil almost overnight.

More Than Just a Spectrum

When the water finally settled and the skies cleared, the physics of our world had changed. The atmosphere was thinner, the radiation was higher, and human lifespans began to drop. It was in this “new” air—where direct sunlight could finally hit individual raindrops—that the first rainbow appeared.

The rainbow was established as a covenant. It was a literal “bow” set in the clouds—a sign from the Creator that even though the protective canopy was gone and the world had become a harsher place, it would never again face total destruction by water.

When you understand that context, the rainbow stops being “cute” and starts being solemn. It represents mercy, survival, and a divine guarantee. Using it for mundane or contradictory purposes feels like taking a sacred legal contract and using it as gift wrap.

Respecting the Promise

The rainbow belongs to everyone, but it doesn’t belong to every cause.

  • It’s not a trend: Trends fade, but a promise is everlasting.
  • It’s not a blank canvas: You cannot project whatever meaning you want onto it without ignoring the history written in the very earth we walk on.
  • It’s a reminder: Every time it appears, it’s meant to make us stop and reflect on the moment the Earth changed forever.

We should leave the rainbow alone—not because we don’t like color, but because we should respect the weight of the promise it carries. Let it stay in the clouds where it belongs, serving its original purpose as a reminder of mercy in a world that lost its ancient shield.


Join the Conversation

This is a lot to take in, and it challenges a lot of what we are told about history and science. But the evidence—from the oil sands in my backyard here in Alberta to the “stone” hats of Australia—is hard to ignore.

If you want to dive deeper into the science of the Canopy Theory, discuss more geological evidence, or talk about what this means for us today, I’d love to have you in our community. I’m always willing to discuss these topics further over on the Swagnilla Ice Discord.

  • Peasants: You can join the free areas of the Discord and join the public chat.
  • Knights: You get full access to the paid areas of the server where we go into deeper detail on these theories as well as the Peasant tier’s benefits.
  • Dukes: You’ll have access to the private channel where we test out beta ideas for the server as well as all previous tiers benefits.

Let’s keep seeking the truth together and reject the garbage of lies the world is offering.

Building a Massive Coal Coke Array | Creative Engineering 58

In Episode 58 of Creative Engineering, I setup a massive coal coke production array in my flat world. I’m using Immersive Engineering to get our fuel production off the ground, with four ovens running at once. Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss the next episode where I show you how to automate the system and handle the creosote oil byproduct!

The Made-in-Alberta Solution: Sovereignty Without the $500B Shaky Foundation

The debate over Alberta’s future has been stuck between two dead ends: an Ottawa government trying to centralize everything with “strings” attached, and a secessionist movement built on a shaky foundation that would require borrowing $500 billion from the Americans just to keep the lights on.

I don’t like the idea of independence because it’s a gamble on a loan we can’t afford. But we don’t have to settle for Ottawa’s overreach either. There is a third way. It’s the “Made-in-Alberta” Solution—securing our sovereignty within a strong and free Canada by using the Crown.

  1. The Crown Shield: Using the Lieutenant Governor While Mark Carney manages a fragile minority government, Premier Smith has a solid majority and a massive 91.5% mandate. We can use that power through the Royal Prerogative. Under Section 92 of the Constitution, the province has exclusive power over the “Administration of Justice.” By working directly with the Lieutenant Governor (LG), Smith can establish provincial institutions like the Alberta Police Service as Crown-backed entities. Carney can’t “disallow” them without attacking the King’s representative—a move his own party would never survive.
  2. The Great Decoupling: Indigenous-Led Safety The Feds have failed our Indigenous communities with an underfunded RCMP model. We can fix this by using the LG’s office to fund and empower every Nation to stand up their own police force.
  • Cree (Nehiyaw): Reclaim the Okihcitâwak (Lawkeepers). The Cree are already targeting gang culture via the Young Warriors Project – this should be encouraged and helped.
  • Blackfoot (Niitsitapi): Restore the Iikunukahtsi (All Comrades Society). When policing is rooted in heritage instead of federal red tape, we can target gangs by restoring identity. Gang culture is a colonial import; by empowering traditional peacekeepers, we reduce gangs to a non-Native problem.
  1. The King’s Corridor: Economic Unification The East has proven they can’t lead. While Carney is busy with “global statesman” trips, the West should take the wheel. By using the LG in Council, Alberta can sign direct “Crown-to-Crown” trade agreements with Ontario, Saskatchewan, and BC. These agreements bypass the federal “One Canadian Economy” bottleneck. It forces Carney to focus on what he promised: external trade with the USA and the CUSMA 2026 review.

Why This Wins This model proves that Alberta doesn’t need to exit the building to own the house.

  • No $500B Debt: We use existing constitutional architecture, not foreign loans.
  • Total Control: We manage our own taxes, policing, and trade corridors.
  • Western Leadership: It prepares the country for a Western leader who actually respects provincial jurisdiction.

The Bottom Line: We don’t need a divorce; we need to take the lead. The “Made-in-Alberta” solution is about being more loyal to the Constitution than the Feds are. It’s about being sovereign and free—right here in Canada.

I Built an Electric Power Station in My Flat World | Creative Engineering Episode 57

In this episode of Creative Engineering, Swag constructs a power plant that converts Stress Units into RF energy, storing it for the upcoming Immersive Engineering projects featured in the next episode. Watch as he walks through the build process and learns from his mistakes, providing valuable insights for anyone looking to create their own power plant.

My Answer to Alberta’s Independence Petition

Is Alberta seeking independence, or just a new landlord? As a content creator who designs systems to last, I’m looking at the structural integrity of the recent “Independence” petition. From huddling in the dark in Winfield to seeking a half-trillion-dollar loan from the U.S. Treasury, the blueprint for this movement is failing.

In this video, we dismantle the “debtor-state” logic and address the serious “Treason” and “Unethical” labels recently dropped by Premiers David Eby and Doug Ford.

Opening Music: ‘Call to Statesmanship’ composed by Kessler, performed by the U.S. Army Herald Trumpets. Source: YouTube Audio Library (Public Domain).

The Pelican Town Purge: Why It’s Time for the “Justice Update”

Welcome back to Swagnilla Ice. Today is Friday, January 30th, and we need to talk about the thin line between “Creative Engineering” and digital anarchy.

I was looking back at some old Disney classics today, and between titles like Bedknobs and Broomsticks and songs like ‘Strangers Like Me,’ I realized that maybe the modders aren’t the only ones who need a moral check-up. But while Disney gets a pass for ’70s whimsy, the Nude Valley devs (and others) don’t get off that easy.

As I mentioned in Wednesday’s Creative Engineering episode, I’m deep in the trenches with Project Green Light right now. I’m keeping the details private to keep things family-friendly, but at its core, it’s a fight for control. When you’re fighting for discipline in your own life, you start to realize that boundaries aren’t just restrictions—they’re what keep a sanctuary safe.

That’s why I’m calling on ConcernedApe to introduce “Karmic Logic” to Stardew Valley. If you use mods or glitches to break the game’s moral compass, the game should bite back.

  1. The Quality of Life Exception
    Now, don’t get me wrong—modding can be a force for good. If you’re using UI mods to see how long your pumpkins have left or to track NPC locations, you’re just being a smart farmer. That’s just good engineering. We’re talking about the mods that break the heart of the game, not the ones that just polish the glass.
  2. The Iridium Krobus Scandal (The “Trash” Deterrent)
    If the game detects you’ve reached the Iridium Krobus statue via map-clipping, CA shouldn’t just block it. He should trash it. Every time you cast your rod in that secret spot, you should pull up nothing but Soggy Newspapers and Broken Glasses. If you play outside the lines, you live in the garbage.
  3. The Social Pariah Patch (The “Cold Shoulder”)
    Cheating shouldn’t just cost you gold; it should cost you your reputation.

Robin: You know, I take a lot of pride in the structures I build in this valley. To see you just… phase through the world like the rules don’t apply to you? I’m not in the mood to pick up a hammer for someone who doesn’t respect the laws of physics. Don’t come looking for upgrades until you decide to stay on the right side of the drywall.

The Spouse: Imagine coming home and finding your spouse standing by the stove with a dark speech bubble. “I saw what you did,” they say. “I need to be around someone with actual integrity.”

  1. Cleaning Up the “Dark” Side: The Nexus Problem
    It’s time to put the pressure on the developers of mods like Xtardew Valley, Lustdew Valley, and Nude Valley. These are just three of the most popular, but if you look at Nexus, there is an entire section dedicated to this stuff. We’re talking about a massive infrastructure built specifically to strip the soul out of Pelican Town.

CA might have made 1.6 easier to mod, but he can easily “wreck” any mod that crosses the line.

The “Intervention” Mechanic: If the game detects these specific adult scripts, the Stardrop Saloon should turn into a literal intervention.

The Husband’s Revenge: If you’ve messed with the marriage scripts, the husbands should fight back. Demetrius should block the mountain path, and Kent should start mailing you “gifts” that go BOOM the moment you open them at 6:00 AM.

  1. Beyond the Adult Mods: A Moral Reckoning
    It’s about mods that let you be a villain in a world built on kindness.

The “Greed is Good” Penalty: If you use mods to manipulate the market or “steal” from neighbors, Pierre should put up a sign: “Due to ‘Unforeseen Economic Ethics,’ the Farmer pays double.”

The “Bully” Flag: If you’re needlessly cruel to NPCs via mods, you walk into the Saloon and the music stops. Everyone just… watches you until you leave.

  1. The Grandparent Intervention
    The ultimate “Game Over” shouldn’t be a crash; it should be a lecture from the Valley’s elders.

Evelyn: I saw what was on your computer, dear. I’ll pray for you, but I’m keeping my cookies to myself from now on.

George: I didn’t lose my legs in the mines so you could walk around here looking like that. Put some pants on, or I’m running over your toes with this chair.

The Final Word
Stardew Valley is a masterpiece of community and growth. When you turn it into a “Nude Valley” or a tyrant’s playground, you aren’t playing the game anymore—you’re breaking it. CA holds the master key. He could replace every “adult” texture with Mayor Lewis’s Purple Shorts tomorrow if he wanted to.

And honestly? The modders who are wrecking the game would deserve it.

To my Knights and Dukes: Does a game lose its “cozy” status when the player loses their morals? If CA started “wrecking” mods that crossed the line, would you support the purge?

Stay wholesome, stay classy… or get the wheelchair.

I Built a CHOCOLATE Factory in My Flat World | Creative Engineering E56

In this episode, Swag builds a chocolate factory to produce a variety of treats in a survival flat world. This walkthrough covers the layout, the automation process, and the specific mistakes to avoid when building this facility in the Creative Engineering modpack.

The Power Up Notes – January 2026

In this month’s episode of The Power Up Notes, I tackle major updates to SteamOS and Linux Mint, discuss the importance of controlling your own data on your computer, and shine a spotlight on Gourmand—a recipe manager currently sitting with zero reviews in the repository.

News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Stop Playing on Easy Mode: The Forensic Math Nat Geo Hides From You

The “Spoon-Fed” Narrative

Modern media outlets like National Geographic rely on the fact that most people are lazy. They want to be spoon-fed “history” like they’re playing a game on Easy Mode. These documentaries work overtime to “explain away” the Bible. When they find Semitic store-cities in the Egyptian Delta, they call them “mercenary camps.” When they see a city abandoned overnight, they blame a “shifting Nile.”

But if you’re a fan of Creative Engineering, you know that the best rewards come when you actually use your head. Whether it’s a logic puzzle in Treasure Cove or the logistics of the Exodus, the math doesn’t lie.

The “New Year’s Eve” Succession Scam

One of the biggest lies in secular archaeology is the “Perfect Succession.” Official Egyptian king lists make it look like every Pharaoh died on December 31st and the next guy started on January 1st.

We know that isn’t how reality works. These lists were propaganda. By removing the natural gaps and ignoring co-regencies, historians have inflated the Egyptian timeline by about 200 years. When you “deflate” that timeline and remove the artificial transitions, the Bible and archaeology align perfectly.

Tactical Strikes: Judgment Against the “Gods”

The ten plagues weren’t just “natural disasters.” They were specific, surgical judgments against the Egyptian pantheon—the demonic entities that the Egyptians worshipped.

  • The Nile to Blood: A strike against Hapi, the god of the Nile.
  • The Darkness: A direct humiliation of Ra, the sun god.
  • The Tenth Plague: A strike against Pharaoh himself, who was considered a living god.

God wasn’t just freeing slaves; He was dismantling a demonic power structure in front of the entire world.

The Dynastic Heart Attack: The Bloodline Snap

The tenth plague didn’t just kill a prince; it ended a dynasty. In the 18th Dynasty, the “Perfect Heir” had to be the son of the Pharaoh and his Great Royal Wife (who was almost always his sister or half-sister to keep the bloodline “divine”).

When that firstborn son died, the “pure” line of succession snapped. The successor, Thutmose IV, was likely the son of a secondary wife. This is why he had to erect the Dream Stele between the paws of the Sphinx. He had to claim a god “bypassed” the traditional line to pick him. You don’t need a “divine dream” to justify your rule unless the rightful, high-born heir is dead and the palace is in a state of chaos.

The Industrial and Human Collapse: The “Math Storm”

We often underestimate the blow of losing 600 chosen chariots. These were the “stealth fighters” of the Bronze Age, but the bigger loss was the 1,200 elite troops and the 1,200 warhorses. When the sea closed over them, Egypt lost its entire mobile strike force. This is why Amenhotep II’s military records vanish after his 9th year. He didn’t become a man of peace; he had no “hardware” or “pilots” left to fight with.

The Death of the Industry: A Brain Drain

In the ancient world, master trades like chariot building and horse taming were family secrets passed from father to firstborn son. When the heirs of these craftsmen died in the tenth plague, the “instruction manuals” for Egypt’s high-tech industry were deleted. The “trade secrets” died in a single night, ensuring Egypt couldn’t simply rebuild. They had to reinvent the wheel from scratch.

The “Habiru Coincidence”: The Final Smoking Gun

This is where the secular narrative completely falls apart. If the Exodus is a myth, then the Egyptian records contain an impossible coincidence.

After the Exodus, Egypt—the regional superpower—goes silent for decades. When they finally reappear in the Amarna Letters, we see desperate messages from Canaanite kings begging the Pharaoh for help against a group called the “Habiru” (Hebrews) who are taking over the land.

To believe the “experts,” you have to believe the Hebrews just coincidentally appeared out of thin air exactly 40 years after Egypt’s army was wiped out. That’s not archaeology; that’s a bad script. Why didn’t Egypt send the army to stop them? Because they were still a bankrupt nation trying to rebuild an elite officer corps that had been sitting at the bottom of the Reed Sea for 40 years.

Dismantling the “Myth” Label: The House of David

For decades, “experts” laughed at the Bible and said King David was as real as King Arthur—a total legend. Then, in 1993, the Tel Dan Stele was found. It’s a victory monument from an Aramean king who bragged about killing a king from the “House of David.”

Just like the “Habiru” in the Amarna Letters, the physical evidence proves that the people the Bible describes were exactly where the Bible says they were. The “experts” were wrong for a century. They are wrong about the Exodus now.

Conclusion: Don’t Be Stupid

The evidence isn’t missing; it’s just been hidden by a calendar designed to protect the pride of dead Pharaohs. If you’re tired of being fed stories that don’t pass a basic logic test, it’s time to start using your brain.

The receipts are real, and they are sitting in museums right now. I’ve put together a full Museum Field Guide with the exact catalog numbers for the “House of David” stele, the Amarna Letters, and more.

This guide is an exclusive for Knights & Dukes over via the Swagnilla Ice Discord. Stop being told what to think. Start looking at the math.