2010 - ARCHIVED ARTICLES
Christian Prosecuted
(Hal Lindsey - October 29, 2010)
The trademarked slogan for Las Vegas is “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.” I’ll bet you probably feel a little like that about your church. You may feel like you can let your guard down a little when you’re there since you’re among friends and others who believe like you and live their lives like you.
Well, I’m sure that’s how a young, single Christian lady from Grand Rapids, Michigan, felt, too. In fact, she felt so comfortable in her church that when she decided she wanted to find a roommate to share her house, her church is where she looked. She posted a notice on the church bulletin board that she was searching for a Christian roommate. Mistake. Especially in Michigan where the government dictates tolerance.
You guessed it. Someone from this young woman’s church took down the notice and turned it in to the Fair Housing Center of West Michigan. They passed it on to the Michigan Department of Civil Rights and now this woman is facing the possibility of fines and ‘re-education’ at a government-mandated ‘fair housing training seminar.’ Her crime? She advertised for a “Christian” roommate.
Frankly, I’m furious at the ignorant stupidity of imbecilic laws (and legislators) like this. But, folks, this is not “The Twilight Zone.” This is reality. This is happening in America. And it may have already happened in your state and you just have not run afoul of that law yet. Trust me, it won’t get any better unless we citizens do something about it.
Political Correctness
(Hal Lindsey - August 6, 2010)
If there's one contemporary cultural phenomenon that gets under my skin, it's "Political Correctness."
Don't make the mistake of thinking that "political correctness" is simply a product of the evolution of our culture and our growing sophistication as a society. It's not. Rather, it is a TOOL being used by the 'progressive' (read that 'liberal') elements of our society to intimidate most of us into silence. If we're afraid to speak out, then we can't stop them from pursuing their evil agenda.
As a political device, "political correctness" flows directly from Karl Marx. Speech-manipulation is nothing more than a tool of classical Marxism.
There are two raging issues in our country today that literally depend on "political correctness" for the traction their proponents have gained. Those issues are illegal immigration and the Islamification of America. This week, I'll show you how they stand or fall on the definitions of the terms thrown about everyday in the media and at the highest levels of government.
When I watch TV and see the protest signs, listen to the protesters being interviewed, read what the movement leaders have to say, and see how the government officials react like deer caught in the headlights, it almost makes me nauseous. Words and their meanings are vitally important. Yet the very words that are needed in these debates have been so horrendously and maliciously skewed that the truth is nowhere in sight. And how can anyone make rational decisions if the basic premises are out of whack to start?
Jesus said that "you shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free." In a politically correct society, truth is the first victim. We live in a politically correct society.
Many of you write to me to express how helpless you feel as you watch these charades unfold on the nightly news. I completely understand. I have an idea. It's not a new one. I know others are doing this around the country. When you feel in despair over how quickly our nation is sliding into this pit of confusion, deception, and denial, and you ache to do something about it, make it a point to pray specifically that God will cause the truth to be revealed. You don't have to pray 'against' anyone or any organization, just pray that the lies will be exposed and the truth will be revealed. We know that God loves the truth and if He, by His grace, intervenes to cause the truth to be revealed in our culture, our society, and our government, then maybe we can begin to see a return to sanity and our Judeo-Christian heritage in our beloved America.
Our national anthem closes with these words: "O, say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave o'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?" If we, as Americans and Christians, don't make this the 'home of the brave' by fearlessly defying political correctness, then soon we will no longer be 'the land of the free.'
'Myrtus' file found in Stuxnet Code
(Hal Lindsey - October 8, 2010)
Iran went on the offensive after its industrial infrastructure was infected by the 'Stuxnet' computer worm. Though the Iranian government accused "the enemy," it did not name any specific nation or nationalities. Instead, Iran's security services arrested dozens of 'cyberspies' at the Bushehr, Natanz, Isfahan nuclear facilities and also in Tehran.
Particular attention has been paid to the many Russian scientists, technicians, and engineers who are in Iran building the nuclear plants and putting them on-line.
However, many assume that Israel is responsible for creating the worm and planting it. Independent computer security experts think they may have found further proof of that involvement. An interesting file labeled "Myrtus" has been found in the Stuxnet code. Many are speculating that the label is an obscure reference to the Biblical Book of Esther. That book details the story of how the Jews foiled a Persian plot against them. As a clue, it's too obvious. As a taunt, it's priceless.
Where's America?
(Hal Lindsey - July 30, 2010)
The Bible says that eventually Israel will stand completely alone and friendless against the entire world.
Where's America?
I believe these are dangerous days for the United States. Paul predicts that, in the last days, "perilous times" will come. He also describes what I believe will be the condition of the world's most Christian nation in those days. Here is his portrait: "...men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving (one translation says 'without natural affection'), unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having a form of godliness but denying its power...."
If I didn't know better, I would say [the apostle] Paul had just spent the evening watching network television (and flipping over occasionally to MSNBC). Could you paint a better picture of America at this very moment?
Jesus even described the Western church in these days. He said, "Because you say, 'I am rich, have become wealthy, and have need of nothing' -- and do not know that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked...." He also declared that since we were so self-absorbed and influenced by the world's decadence that we would be neither cold nor hot, but lukewarm. And that made Jesus nauseous.
So, now I can see why Israel will be completely alone in the future. America won't matter anymore.
However, though God's People will face terrible times in the future, they will not be completely abandoned. Jesus Himself will return to fight for them. And for those of us who have accepted the pardon He died to purchase? The news is even better. We won't be here for those terrible times. You see, we will be where Jesus is because He will snatch us away before those troubles begin.
[ed. note: these articles may be edited for brevity, but every effort is made to retain 100% of the meaning and to use nothing out of context.]
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