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We are getting emails as to how we should conduct ourselves
as Christians toward Muslims. They are telling us that we have
a great opportunity now to harvest Muslims into Christianity
when most Christian churches have succumbed to the ecumenical
apostate church which condones unscriptural teachings. Government
tells us that Muslims worship the same God Christians do, so
why would they want to change? They can have it all in the United
States.
Our Constitution inspires us to do our own thing, be it witchcraft,
be it homosexuality, be it feminism, be it Muslim, be it 'broad
road Christianity", etc., etc.. This is what we truly had
to come to grips with once and for all at this new juncture.
Many true Christians had a "wake up" call when they
were asked to be patriotic to these principles. They had to come
to grips with the truth. We are not a nation under God. It would
contradict all we stand for. God does not condone what we do
in this U.S..
Pastor Joseph Chambers of Endtime Ministries states that we
are a sheep nation. We would like to believe that about ourselves
because we take pride in giving to the Red Cross, the Salvation
Army and love to help financially when there are disasters of
various kinds nationally and internationally. Have we ever investigated
who is behind these charitable organizations? Judging from the
moneys they bring in, the answer is "no." They are
sacred cows that buy off our consciences and fall into the "don't
touch the anointed" category.
O'Reilly of the O'Reilly Factor on Fox News Channel checked
into these donations recently and found that the highest office
at the Red Cross receives $400,000.00 a year annually. Mrs. Dole
was receiving between $250,000.00 and 300,000.00 annually. O'Reilly
is having difficulty establishing where the money is going. So
far nothing has been distributed. The excuse is that it is due
to the difficulty of getting a handle on the "how to"
and "who to."
These organizations are used to transfer the wealth from the
U.S. to countries to raise their standard of life so they can
participate in the global market. The world is all about the
global market. That is why we are at war. If we were a sheep
nation which means a nation of "born again believers",
we doubt very much that we would be in the trouble we are in.
Nobody would hate us like they do.
The struggle is for global leadership. The U.S. has been encroaching
on all other countries wishing to democratize them which meets
with much resistance by people who do not want their values changed.
The United States is the most crime ridden country in the world.
42,000 people die every year from motor vehicle accidents because
that is the only means of transportation in most cases to and
from work and shopping. Millions of people are on anti-depressants
to keep up with the rat race.
Don't get us wrong, in spite of these facts, we support the
United States as our country. We would not want to live anywhere
else. We believe in what the Bible teaches which is to be good,
responsible citizens, paying our taxes and doing our volunteer
work for the good of the people and would answer the call to
duty if it were to come to that. That does not mean we have to
be in agreement with U.S. practices nationally and internationally.
We realize that we are under the dominion of Satan while we are
on earth due to Adam's transgression. The Constitution is still
in place which allows us to exercise our freedom to say what
we think. Our souls do not belong to the flag but to God. The
flag symbolizes a country's philosophy to a certain extent. A
large number of pentagrams and thirteen stripes does not represent
a sheep nation.
FEMA is coined as the most powerful agency in U.S. Have you
checked out its symbol? It does not relate to Christianity.
Similar to Joseph Smith, Jr. who had a vision of two males
whom he called the Father and the Son, Muhammad, the prophet,
and founder of Islam, had a vision of the angel Gabriel who came
as he slept, who held a scroll in his hand and told Muhammad
that the book was a "heavenly book," from which Moses,
Jesus and all the biblical prophets had drawn their truths. This
cannot be true because the Bible, the Word was made flesh, and
dwelt among us. (John 1:14)
How Muhammad knew who the angel was remains to be an enigma.
Satan is considered to be an angel of light who never presents
himself as Satan but as a religious icon of whomever he is trying
to impress. Imitating prophets know the Bible inside and out.
That is why they are able to draw "sheep" into their
corral.
The symbolism of Islam is a pentagram inside of the moon.
Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite Freemasonry
by Albert Pike describes the pentagram as the blazing Star with
five points which symbolizes the absolute sign of human intelligence.(Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish
Rite Freemasonry by Albert Pike, p. 790)
"Tradition also gives these Magi [magicians] the title
of "Kings;" because initiation into Magism constitutes
a genuine royalty; and because the grand art of the Magi is styled
by all the adepts, "The Royal Art," or the Holy Realms
or Empire, Sanctum Regnum.
The Star [5 pointed star] which guided them is that
same Blazing Star, the image whereof we find in all initiations.
To the Alchemists it is the sign of the Quintessence; to the
Magists, the Grand Arcanum; to the Kabalists, the Sacred Pentagram.
The study of this Pentagram could not be but lead the Magi to
the knowledge of the New Name which was about to raise itself
above all names, and cause all creatures capable of adoration
to bend the knee...
It reconciles faith and reason, science and creed, authority
and liberty... There is an incontestable verity, there is an
infallible method of knowing this verity, and by the knowledge
of it, those who accept it as a rule may give their will to
a sovereign power that will make them the masters of all inferior
things and of all errant spirits; that is to say, will make them
the Arbiters and Kings of the World. (Ibid.,
p. 842)
The Sun and Moon.. represent the two grand principles of all
generations, the active and passive, the male and the female.
The Sun represents the actual light. He pours upon the Moon his
fecundating rays; both shed their light upon their offspring,
the Blazing Star, or Horus, and the three form the great
Equilateral Triangle, in the centre of which is the omnific letter
of the Kabalah, by which creation is said to have been effected." (Ibid., p. 14)
The Blazing Star has been regarded as an emblem of Omniscience,
or the All-seeing Eye, which to the Egyptian Initiates was the
emblem of Osiris, the Creator. With the Yod in the centre, it
has the kabalistic meaning of the Divine Energy, manifested as
Light, creating the Universe. Osiris is considered to be an underworld
god. Isis who is represented by the moon is his wife. The moon
and blazing star represent Islam.
Mohammed is written about in the Secret Brotherhood Connections
and Orders by Dr. Georg Schuster, published by Fourier, Germany.
He was considered to be an Epileptiker which means he had epileptic
seizures. Because his success in the new religion was very slow
he became a politician. Worldy thoughts began to intermingle
with his religious views. From that point Islam was spread with
fire and sword and a holy duty for all Moslems. Every Moslem
who died fighting for Islam was rewarded with a heavenly Paradise.
Because Moslems had no fear of death they face dangers no others
would.
Mohammed undertook several wars against enemies of Moslems
and he took over the Holy City in 630 A.D. Beautiful art treasures
were destroyed and the old National holiness of the main temple
of the new religion was christened. Arabs were now at his feet.
He had proven himself. His desire for power grew and he wanted
Islam to rule the world. There was a possibility of doing that
in those days with the help of large religious organizations
such as Christians and Iranians. In the middle of these grandiose
plans he was called to his "heaven."
In spite of his health, Mohammed had gained a lot of attention
and admiration from the Lodge. He had a large family, loved people,
money flowed to him and he was a womanizer. He was totally convinced
that he was on an apostolic mission and perpetrated one of the
largest revolutions of history. The Arab came to the Light.
Mohammedanish Culture became more powerful than Catholicism.
Some considered Mohammed to be a fanatic. They accused him of
having satanic dreams and visions and that he was betraying people.
The Lodge considered the Koran to be from God and that their
teachings reached into seventh heaven. "God is God, outside
of him there is no other God," sounded the domineering symbolism
of Islam.
The Greeks and Persians countered Islam and did irreparable
damage to the religion. Unity was the main spring of Islam. Islam
and God's prophets should be unified. "God is God, and Mohammed
is his prophet." Lack of unity within the Islamic Cult became
is weak spot. Church services such as Christians practiced were
not part of Islam. Prayer five times a day was their spiritual
activity. The way they dressed and how they prayed with their
heads on the ground and fasting during Rhamadan for a whole month,
was and is mandatory. Smoking is forbidden. They are also expected
to do a pilgrimage once in their lifetime to Kaaba, their holy
Mekka. Holy War to spread Islam is expected from Moslems. Cleansing
the world from sin and cutting infidels is part of their deepseated
belief.
One of the most conservative religions is also practical in
that it teaches to live close to nature. It was later discovered
that many did not live up to the religion because it was too
strict and they did not trust Mohammed. The punishment was too
severe. To teach the Koran, schools became necessary and through
this process the inner spirituality quickly disappeared. The
oppressive religion was replaced with Alchemy, Astrology, Magic,
Dream Interpretation and such. Out of this grew the various Sects
of Mohammedanism. The Schiites were one of them. Ismaelite religious
system followed. Ismaelites were known as a Brotherhood "the
Assassins." They did just that for two hundred years in
Syria, Palestine and Persia. This sect was a secret organization
[a Lodge] who traveled in religious and political circles.
Young men, who wanted to prove their prowess were inducted
if they seemed eligible. They were placed under the influence
of drugs and bewitched with costly things and women and when
they awoke they thought they had been in paradise. This episode
was used to make them want to offer their lives in the service
of their superiors. They would follow instructions to murder
to get back to this paradise they had experienced. (Ibid.,
264 - 302)
Do we need to go further to get a feel for the Muslim history?
From here let us go to Charles Colson's commentary section. "The
Christian Response."
BreakPoint with Charles Colson Commentary #011019 -
10/19/2001 Loving Our (Muslim) Neighbors: Islam Series 5 -- The
Christian Response
The conversation in the online chat room was both vicious
and violent. "For every American killed in the terrorist
attacks," one man raged, "we ought to kill a hundred
Muslims."
Emotions have been running high since September 11 -- but
even so, there's no excuse for such vitriol. Yes, we want those
responsible to be pursued and punished -- but we should not confuse
the innocent with the guilty. And among the innocent are over
6 million Muslims who live in American neighborhoods -- and now
live there in fear.
As Christians, we know that God often brings good out of evil.
And one great good he may bring out of this unwanted war is a
greater openness by Muslims to Christianity -- but only if we
attack hatred with love.
One man who believes this is Ashton "Tat" Stewart,
director of the Colorado-based Persian Ministries for World Witness.
Stewart has spent a lifetime ministering to Muslims. As we battle
bin Laden, Stewart says, the entire Muslim world is watching
to see how we treat the Muslims among us. Instead of joining
the Internet animosity and radio ranting, he says, Christians
ought to seize the moment: We have a tremendous opportunity to
model Christian love to Muslim neighbors.
How do we go about this?
First, Stewart says, we need to reach out in friendship. In
the current climate, this might mean crossing the street to ask
how a Muslim family is doing or visiting a mosque to express
friendship. We might invite Muslim friends into our home
for a meal. "What many Christians don't realize,"
Stewart says, "Is that just being a normal Christian is
a radical witness to many Muslims." Their law is oppressive;
they aren't used to love.
[Editor's note: Stewart touched some buttons as you can see
by the bold printing. Visiting a mosque is completely out of
the question for a Christian. Inviting them to your home is addressed
in 2 John 9,10: "Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not
in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the
doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son. If there
come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not
into your house, neither bid him God speed: For he that biddeth
him Godspeed is partaker of his evil deeds."
Stewart's comment that Muslims are not used to love because
their law is oppressive is nonsense. People in cults don't think
of oppression as oppression. They have an attitude of wanting
to be martyrs for their beliefs or they wouldn't be there. They
are proud of being able to operate under oppression. They believe
they are a cut above the rest of the world because of it. They
also function as a huge family who care for each other when the
need arises. They all think the same after indoctrination has
taken effect and feel security in that kind of unison. Just imagine
being in a group of people permanently who never disagree and
understand each other completely because that is all they know.
They do not feel unloved. They would rather consider a person
who is trying to move them out of that environment unloving.
[end of editor's note]
After building a bridge of friendship, the next step is to
expose Muslims to what Stewart calls "kingdom realities."
This might include praying in their presence, inviting them to
a Bible study, or giving them a New Testament in their own language.
Editor's Note: What are "kingdom realities?" A Muslim
would be forced to betray his or her god without notice. Prayer
is a very personal and private exercise and should only be done
with permission and after a person has renounced his or her anti-Christ
religion. Muslims are under the influence of Allah as long as
they are committed to him. He is not the God of Israel. Allah
would not appreciate being faced with the Holy Spirit's presence.
It is dangerous territory for a believer, especially if there
are more than one Muslims. [end of editor's note]
We should also be prepared to explain basic Christian beliefs,
and familiarize ourselves with Islamic teachings. Moderate
peace-loving Muslims are horrified by bin Laden's horrific attacks.
They can easily be turned against him and perhaps they will then
question how Islamic teaching could condone such violence. They
need to see in us the love of Christ.
[Editor's note: Christians should not mix their pure Gospel
with Allah's teachings. Words are seeds in a person's heart which
should spring into fruit. Placing Allah's seed into a Christian
heart could have dire consequences down the road for the Christian.
[end of editor's note]
According to Stewart, many Muslims lack inner peace, and do
not experience genuine, unconditional love; they don't understand
true spiritual freedom. This means we might present Christ as
the peace-giver who truly loves them and brings them freedom.
[ Editor's note: Stewart might have lacked inner peace at
some point of his life but most cultist are content where they
are. That is why it is hard to convince them to come out. They
have to have a desire for eternal life in heaven with the God
of Israel to address their problem to begin with. Lack of inner
peace comes from sin. When they pray five times a day and fast
for a month, they don't think of themselves as sinners.
One would have to convince a Muslim that they are sinners
and that they need a Savior and why Mohammed does not qualify.
Most Christians do not know their own religion well enough to
answer that question. They are not told today that they need
to repent before they can accept the sacrifice of our Lord and
Savior and only Jesus Christ has salvation to offer. Mohammed
died a natural death. He did not sacrifice himself on the cross
for the salvation of humanity and came back to life resurrected.
[end of editor's note ]
Finally, before we invite a Muslim to follow Christ, we must
understand the cost we are asking him to pay. Conversion may
mean a complete loss of family, friends, career, and culture.
[Editor's note: When a person comes to the realization that
they have lived in shameful sin most of their lives and that
Jesus will wipe the slate clean and accept them into His Body
of believers, no price is too big to pay. It is the Pearl of
Great Price. "Who, when he had found one pearl of great
price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it." (Matthew 13:46)
What he or she is leaving behind doesn't even enter a convert's
mind. This conversion is just between God and the born again
who just popped out of the filthy womb of the world into a new
life forever. The experience is totally awesome and overwhelming
and everything else becomes irrelevant. That is the beauty of
it and totally convicting that it really has happened. No more
doubts, no more waiting. It is finished.[ end of editor's note]
Stewart is right. As America embarks on what may be a lengthy
war, we must seize the opportunity of the moment. The faith of
many Muslims is crumbling as they see the horrors some radical
elements in Islam are capable of. If Christians offer unconditional
love to their supposed enemies, Stewart predicts, "In
the next few years we may see mass turnings to Christ."
[ Editor's note: Most Christians want to convert
people when they don't know the Bible. We are not to practice
unconditional love. Not only are we not capable of unconditional
love [even though we like to think so], the mass conversions
are not prophesied in the Bible.
"But, beloved, remember ye the words which were spoken
before of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ;.. ye, beloved,
building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the
Holy Ghost, Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the
mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.
And of some have compassion, making a difference; And others
save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the
garment spotted by the flesh, Now unto him that is able to keep
you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence
of his glory with exceeding joy, To the only wise God our Savior;
be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever,
Amen. (Jude 1:17, 20-25) [end of editor's
note ]
But it won't happen if we respond to hatred with even more
hatred. Instead, we overcome evil with good -- as Paul commanded.
We must out-shout angry American threats with quiet Christian
compassion. And we must meet terrorist lies with the transforming
love of Christ.
[ Editor's note: We should pray for Muslims and ask Heavenly
Father to draw them to Himself by leading them to information
about the history of how Islam came about and what it stands
for. Their Islamic idols have to be broken down before they can
come to the knowledge of the truth. The Word of God is the seed
that has to be planted into their hearts so that wheat can choke
out the weeds. That is the Holy Spirit's work and He uses us
as His instruments. He knows how to do it in a way that works.
All we have to do is be there when the opportunity comes and
know the Word of God so we can relate it understandably. Amen.
[end of editor's note] |