Editing Behold a Pale Horse (book) (section)

====Opening and Introduction====
The initial pages feature [[Book of Revelation|Revelation 6:8]] and a quotation by [[Delamer Duverus]] saying that "one basic truth" can upset an "entire mountain of lies". Cooper states that his goal is to awaken the reader to hidden manipulations in society and inspire a quest for the truth. He warns of dire consequences if society remains complacent, including the destruction of democratic institutions and the erosion of personal freedoms. Cooper positions himself as a [[Patriotism|patriot]] and a [[Christianity|Christian]] dedicated to defending the Constitution, family, and faith, which he believes are under direct threat. He positions the book as a manifesto urging readers to challenge the structures of power and prepare for a fight against those he identifies as the architects of global deception. A foreword by an unnamed individual who purportedly sought to determine whether Cooper "did indeed speak the truth or was just another person seeking fame and fortune" praises Cooper: "There are many who do not want you to know what Bill has to say... The scars on his face and the loss of his leg are his badges of sincerity on your behalf."