In very supportive and revealing remarks to the Muslim community, the “president” said he is standing with all Muslims during his statement on the “Occasion of Ramadan.” He demonstrated his thorough knowledge of the religion many still believe he practices, if not publicly, in the deepest recesses of his heart.

He began, “As another new moon heralds the start of the holy month of Ramadan, Michelle and  I extend our best wishes to Muslims across the United States and around the world.” He again pointed to the Muslim heritage “traced back to the very beginning of our nation.” But there is one revealing statement that proved the intent of his heart and perhaps solves the hidden mystery of his true belief.

Underscoring the Constitutional right to religious freedom, the “president” said, “As Muslim Americans celebrate the holy month, I am reminded that we are one American family. I stand firmly with Muslim American communities in rejection of the voices that seek to divide us or limit our religious freedoms or civil rights. I stand committed to safeguarding the civil rights of all Americans no matter their religion or appearance. I stand in celebration of our common humanity and dedication to peace and justice for all.”

Did you catch the revelation? He said, “I stand firmly with Muslim American communities in rejection of the voices that seek to divide us or limit our religious freedoms or civil rights.”

Again—he stands firmly with the Muslims in rejection of the voices that seek to divide the U.S. or limit OUR religious freedoms or civil rights. This sentence grammatically links the words “U.S.” and “OUR” to “Muslim American Communities.” This is from the official White House transcript on the White House website. It’s not an oversight.

The opening phrase of that paragraph in context also suggests the use of “WE” as referring to “Muslim Americans.” In the ten years I have covered this person, this is the first time I have seen him directly identify with Muslims by using “we,” “us,” and “our.” He mistakenly referred to remarks about his religion once during an interview as “My Muslim faith,” but nothing ever this direct.

He ended the statement with: “I can think of no better way to mark my administration’s last celebration of Ramadan as president, than to honor the contributions of Muslims in America and across the world for Eid. Ramadan Kareem.”

Sounds like a victory lap to me. Three insights here: 1) Islam’s role in early America was one of slavery and hostility. 2) The “president” is distinctly using “we,” “us,” and “our” in speaking of the Muslim community. 3) The Koran, in the strongest possible terms, does not support religious freedom, especially for Christians and Jews.

Jeremiah 51:14 says, “Surely I will fill thee with men as with locusts and they shall raise a battle cry against you.” The “president” has left no doubt.

Have a blessed and powerful day!

Bill Wilson
www.dailyjot.com

Many comment about Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s abrasive and combative nature. They say he is too confrontational to be president. Some Christians are refusing to vote for him because he is not “Christian” enough.

And the alternative is? C’mon. Really? Bernie Sanders is an atheist. And Hillary Clinton … are you really believing what you see when she dusts off the ole King James and parades in the front door of church before all the cameras and leaves out the back door before the sermon starts?

Her words and deeds have never aligned. Trump resonates with America because he is telling it like it is, what people would like to say, what they are thinking, even through a heavy media filter.

Case in point is Wednesday’s Daily Jot, quoting The Hill. The Hill is a publication for Capital Hill political junkies. It told some of the story about the confrontation between Trump and the media over his contributions to veterans groups. But it slanted the story toward the media as victims.

What really happened should guide Christians on how we discern what we read, hear and see from the news media. A reporter asked if this is the way it would be, if he would continue to attack the media if elected president; Trump said: “Yes, it is. Because you are the most dishonest people, political press the most dishonest people I know. You know it and I know it. The press is dishonest, but the political press is especially dishonest.”

Then Trump gave an example: “I don’t mind scrutiny. What I don’t like is lies.  You can scrutinize me all day long but you set up false premises. You state things about me that are not true. Then you run stories on that. That’s why I’m out here trying to correct the record.”

Trump’s contributions to veteran’s organizations were key. He said he was going to contribute $6 million and the contribution to date was $5.6 million, so the press was essentially calling him a liar. He said of his contributions, “I don’t want the credit for it, but I don’t want to be lambasted.”

Trump’s point was that he was doing something good, but the media was making it look like he was doing something bad, unethical or illegal. In twisting the facts, the media is insinuating that Trump is a liar—when in fact, the media is mixing a little bit of truth to create a better lie.

Moreover, Americans have been so conditioned to be genteel that when a man stands up and actually fights an injustice, he is considered too abrasive. America is in a great deal of trouble right now due to the Islamic Marxist influence on media and politicians.

They are seeking to destroy the American ideal and replace it with a totalitarian system. They are dishonest and unjust in the name of honesty and justice. The advice with a warning of Ephesians 5:6 comes to mind:

“Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things comes the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience.”

We must alertly discern and be aware of the “especially dishonest” political media.

Have a blessed and powerful day!

Bill Wilson
www.dailyjot.com