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Evangelical Leaders comment on Ft. HoodSome recent quotes from Evangelical 'leaders' regarding the Ft. Hood tragedy. Some blatantly bigoted... Pat Robertson of the 700 Club said: "Hasan's actions show that Muslims should be barred from service. If we don't stop covering up what Islam is—Islam is a violent—I was going to say religion, but it's not a religion, it's a political system, a violent political system bent on the overthrow of the governments of the world and world domination. That is the ultimate aim," Robertson said on Monday's 700 Club broadcast. "And I think we should treat it as such, and treat its adherents as such, as we would members of the Communist Party or members of some fascist group." (Yes, let's just round all those Muslims, Commies and Fascists up and then do what exactly...? Didn't they all come to America to enjoy the same freedom that our Pilgrim ancestors sought?)
On Tuesday's broadcast, Robertson blamed political correctness in the military for the shooting."
Tony Perkins, president of the Family Research Council (FRC) said: "The Left would have us believe that political correctness never killed anyone, but there are 13 fresh graves in Fort Hood, Texas to prove them wrong." (what? the thinks PC is the reason for the shooting? If it were a white supremacist who happened to be mentally unstable... would he accuse the same thing?)
Bryan Fischer, director of issues analysis for the American Family Association (AFA): "The reason is simple," wrote Fischer. "The more devout a Muslim is, the more of a threat he is to national security. Devout Muslims, who accept the teachings of the Prophet as divinely inspired, believe it is their duty to kill infidels. Yesterday's massacre is living proof. … The barbarians are no longer at the gate. They're inside the fort." (How does Mr. Fischer know what 1.2 billion Muslims think? Has he even talked with a Muslim about the issue? All Muslims believe the teachings of Mohammad are inspired, but only a small percentage participate or sympathize with terrorists... BTW... the shooting was because of mental instability, not Islamic terrorism) Yesterday, Fischer reiterated his position that "we simply should not have people serving in the U.S. military whose holy book commands them to kill American soldiers." ( where exactly does it spell this out? I've read it in English and Arabic... and can't find that verse)
And, a few shiningly positive... Paul Vicalvi, executive director of the NAE Chaplains Commission said: "A tragedy caused by the act of one individual should not be compounded by generalizing actions to a culture, ethnicity or religion. We should be clear: The actions of this one man do not reflect the beliefs or values of the vast majority of American Muslims."
Elijah Friedeman, who writes "the Millennial Perspective" for the AFA blog wrote directly in contrast to his coworker (Fisher, above): "I was immediately, and still am, repulsed by such views trumpeted by many Christians," he wrote. "Not only are these views antithetical to the acceptance that Christ exhibited, but ideas such as these go against the very values this country has been built upon." Reacting directly to Fischer's comments, Friedman wrote, "The barbarians are at the gate, but thanks to the selfless efforts of our soldiers—whether Christian, Jew, Atheist, Wiccan, or Muslim—we are still safe."
I'm shocked at the blatant bigotry and hatred by those who purport themselves to be leaders. Evangelicals must stop thinking that the church has the corner market on America! This worldview is shading and coloring many in the church to see church realities through politically colored perspectives. The church's only enemy is Satan, whom Jesus said will not prevail against his church. Why do we make more enemies out of the objects of God's mercy? Are there not others that will speak out with the voice of Jesus pleading for grace? The ramp up in church rhetoric towards Muslims recently is eerily akin to the church's posture before the Crusades. Dangerous territory. Source
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