Doug Scott opened by acknowledging his limited prior knowledge of Charlie Kirk, having never heard his speeches directly. He positioned Kirk as a figure who moved from what was once considered "far right" to mainstream right-wing politics. Scott expressed feeling "sickened" by the immediate martyrdom narrative following Kirk's assassination, particularly the "whitewashing" that scrubs away controversial aspects of a person's character to create an idealized image.
The Great BASH FrameworkScott introduced his central concept of the "Great BASH" - a collective bellicosity thoughtform that he believes has achieved semi-autonomous existence through accumulated human thoughts and emotions over thousands of years. He defines BASH as:
B - Bellicose Attitude: A psycho-spiritual warfare worldview that perceives life as fundamentally adversarial
A - Aggressive Actions: Domination achieved through "trumping others" rather than collaboration
S - Scarred and Scared: The cycle where "hurting people hurt people," with emotional wounds creating defensive reactions that perpetuate harm
H - Hope through Hostility: The "myth of redemptive violence" - the belief that eliminating or subjugating opponents will create lasting peace and security
Thoughtforms and Collective ConsciousnessScott proposed that intense collective focus on bellicose thoughts and emotions has created what he calls an "etheric leech" - a thoughtform that initially feeds off the energy that created it but eventually achieves enough strength to influence its creators. He suggested this represents what many understand as "Satan" or "the accuser" - not an external devil, but humanity's collective creation through unprocessed anger and hostility.
Scott used social media as an example, arguing it reflects our collective consciousness and blockages rather than being an external evil force. He emphasized that humans created these systems with their own psychological limitations.
Law of One IntegrationDrawing from the Law of One material, Scott explained Ra's perspective that humanity appears as "green ray with a strong orange ray overlay." He interpreted this as indicating that while humanity is transitioning toward fourth density (heart-centered consciousness), there remains substantial work to be done with orange ray issues - the navigation between individual identity (red ray) and social belonging (yellow ray).
Scott emphasized that third density's primary function involves polarization - choosing between service to others (wholeness) or service to self (separation) - and that the current crisis reflects this fundamental choice point.
Charlie Kirk AnalysisWhile admitting his expertise limitations, Scott identified Kirk as giving voice to "grievance-mongering" and "the spirituality of grievance." He noted Kirk's belief that affirmative action prevented his West Point acceptance, which became a galvanizing wound that fueled his later messaging.
Scott observed that Kirk's demographic appeal was "overwhelmingly young white males" and suggested Kirk's polarizing language was "direct expressions of the Great BASH" - intentionally inflammatory rather than merely disagreeable.
Observations on Polarized ReactionsScott noted asymmetrical responses to Kirk's assassination. While acknowledging exceptions exist, he observed that many on the political left expressed opposition to political violence while maintaining respect for the tragedy, whereas he witnessed more martyrdom narratives and saint-like veneration from the right.
Call for TransformationScott emphasized that transcending the Great BASH requires forgiveness work - recognizing that "what is out there is in here" and engaging in simultaneous inner integration and outer dialogue. He stressed the need to "love and set boundaries" rather than falling into the hope-through-hostility pattern.
Scott positioned the current crisis as necessary "birthing pains" toward fourth density consciousness, where veneer and pretense must be stripped away to reveal authentic motivations. He referenced the necessity of seeing collective shadow material before genuine transformation can occur.
Theological PerspectiveScott integrated Christian mystical elements, suggesting the Great BASH represents what Christians understand as Satan - not an external entity but humanity's collective creation through unprocessed catalyst. He called for "mutual abiding" - inviting the "one infinite Creator" to work through humanity intentionally rather than relying solely on human effort to overcome these patterns.
Discussion FacilitationFollowing his presentation, Scott facilitated group dialogue that explored themes including:
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