Folks, this morning I ran across yet another great article about the link between jihad and political correctness from Breitbart. Yet again I say this is being blown over in the media and from politicians whose duty it is to deal with it. President Obama even continues to urge that Congress put off the the probe into the Ft. Hood incident.
The irrationality of political correctness can be illustrated whenever evil appears. Whatever the media says about crimes in our society, they cannot allow them to be a reflection of evil. And ironically, evil is something Christians must cling to in times like this, for it illustrates that tolerance and PC cannot stand up to scrutiny. I suggest you do not become the kind of person who rushes to empirical, psychological, or scientific means of explaining the phenomena of our world. There are other forces at work which do not bow to post-traumatic stress syndrome or other mental illnesses. There are some things which are just plain wrong, and they need to be recognized, not brushed aside to our detriment. Simply put, folks, believe in evil.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
And Again...
Another follow up to my previous post. This is what brilliant major Daley had to say about the Ft. Hood incident:
"Every day in society someone's being killed. Unfortunately, America loves guns. We love guns to a point that we see the devastation on a daily basis," Daley, whose city has suffered through a rash of violence, told reporters. "You don't blame a group. You don't blame a society, immigrant community because of actions of one group, one individual -- you cannot say that."
Yes, guns are to blame. We are incapable of making a judgment on someone because we might offend people who come from a religion whose book teaches that the only way to go to heaven is by martyrdom. Again, see my post below on how we do not understand Muslim society. Many Muslim countries do not separate church and state, such that many Muslim countries are ruled by Shariah Law and the Koran (remember, the same book that says the only way to be guaranteed heaven is to be a martyr). The notion that the majority of people in the Mideastern world are nominal or peaceful Muslims seems hard to reconcile with these words from their holy book.
Maybe Daley should consider this:
Witnesses report hearing Hasan yell "Allahu Akbar" -- "God is Great" -- during the rampage. Hasan once gave a presentation justifying homicide bombings, according to a witness. In one presentation, he also urged the military to let Muslim members leave the service to avoid "adverse" effects.
Did guns cause this too?
This is what General George Casey had to say about it:
"I think the speculation could potentially heighten backlash against some of our Muslim soldiers," said Army Chief of Staff Gen. George Casey. "And what happened at Fort Hood was a tragedy, but I believe it would be an even greater tragedy if our diversity becomes a casualty here."
I'll interpret this for you: "Because we want the Muslims in our army to be safe we will not discuss this jihadist's religion although it motivated the violation of the safety of thirteen Americans." This is a coherent statement indeed.
Perhaps what is quickly becoming the most irrelevant fact in this discussion is that 13 people died. It doesn't surprise me that liberals are skirting this issue for political correctness. These are very people who do not hold the sanctity of life in high regard in the first place. But for Christians to take this position is a very strange thing. It reinforces the urgency of what I said Monday that we need to understand that PC is a tool of the enemy and learn to combat the kind of thinking it produces. We need to observe how it is being used in the media, academia, and other places, so that we will not be taken captive by it.
I suggest our entire perspective on this situation would be reversed if we understood that there are 13 families without a loved one because of a jihadist, and they are all sitting at home watching people on tv who suggest that they are the aggressors and he is the victim.
"Every day in society someone's being killed. Unfortunately, America loves guns. We love guns to a point that we see the devastation on a daily basis," Daley, whose city has suffered through a rash of violence, told reporters. "You don't blame a group. You don't blame a society, immigrant community because of actions of one group, one individual -- you cannot say that."
Yes, guns are to blame. We are incapable of making a judgment on someone because we might offend people who come from a religion whose book teaches that the only way to go to heaven is by martyrdom. Again, see my post below on how we do not understand Muslim society. Many Muslim countries do not separate church and state, such that many Muslim countries are ruled by Shariah Law and the Koran (remember, the same book that says the only way to be guaranteed heaven is to be a martyr). The notion that the majority of people in the Mideastern world are nominal or peaceful Muslims seems hard to reconcile with these words from their holy book.
Maybe Daley should consider this:
Witnesses report hearing Hasan yell "Allahu Akbar" -- "God is Great" -- during the rampage. Hasan once gave a presentation justifying homicide bombings, according to a witness. In one presentation, he also urged the military to let Muslim members leave the service to avoid "adverse" effects.
Did guns cause this too?
This is what General George Casey had to say about it:
"I think the speculation could potentially heighten backlash against some of our Muslim soldiers," said Army Chief of Staff Gen. George Casey. "And what happened at Fort Hood was a tragedy, but I believe it would be an even greater tragedy if our diversity becomes a casualty here."
I'll interpret this for you: "Because we want the Muslims in our army to be safe we will not discuss this jihadist's religion although it motivated the violation of the safety of thirteen Americans." This is a coherent statement indeed.
Perhaps what is quickly becoming the most irrelevant fact in this discussion is that 13 people died. It doesn't surprise me that liberals are skirting this issue for political correctness. These are very people who do not hold the sanctity of life in high regard in the first place. But for Christians to take this position is a very strange thing. It reinforces the urgency of what I said Monday that we need to understand that PC is a tool of the enemy and learn to combat the kind of thinking it produces. We need to observe how it is being used in the media, academia, and other places, so that we will not be taken captive by it.
I suggest our entire perspective on this situation would be reversed if we understood that there are 13 families without a loved one because of a jihadist, and they are all sitting at home watching people on tv who suggest that they are the aggressors and he is the victim.
Islam and the West
I just have a short comment on my post below, specifically in reference to the incompatibility of Islam and the West: today I read an article in which Ahmdinejad (the president of Iran) said the following:
"Usury, which is entrenched in the capitalist system, is perhaps the main reason why the system has gone bankrupt," Ahmadinejad said. "It is a way of accumulating capital without working. Usury, according to the Koran, is fighting with Allah (emphasis mine)."
The notion of separation of church and state we are so familiar with in America is almost inconceivable in Islamic countries. Their governments largely rule by Shariah Law, and are influenced by their religious leaders. Therefore, the function of their society is religious in nature, and wherever they move, they take their culture with them (cf. London and Dearborn, MI). The above quote exactly illustrates what I said yesterday that there cannot be a wedding of Islam and western culture. The very fabric of American freedom, the capitalist system, must come under the authority of Allah whenever the two come into contact. We will always, without exception, be the ones to accommodate those who are true Muslims. The trouble begins with naive people whose opinion of Islam is shaped by Muslims they know in America who have largely embraced Western culture and are tolerant and nonagressive. Whoever thinks that those kind of Muslims exhibit the normative mode of the Islamic faith are flat out deceived. Muslims who can tolerate living in a country in which they satisfied to assimilate into another culture and surrendor the advancment of Shariah Law are a joke to those who come from Muslim countries. And Americans who can make a distinction between Westernized Muslims and "the radical aggressive minority from Muslim countries" create categories inapplicable to the Middle East.
"Usury, which is entrenched in the capitalist system, is perhaps the main reason why the system has gone bankrupt," Ahmadinejad said. "It is a way of accumulating capital without working. Usury, according to the Koran, is fighting with Allah (emphasis mine)."
The notion of separation of church and state we are so familiar with in America is almost inconceivable in Islamic countries. Their governments largely rule by Shariah Law, and are influenced by their religious leaders. Therefore, the function of their society is religious in nature, and wherever they move, they take their culture with them (cf. London and Dearborn, MI). The above quote exactly illustrates what I said yesterday that there cannot be a wedding of Islam and western culture. The very fabric of American freedom, the capitalist system, must come under the authority of Allah whenever the two come into contact. We will always, without exception, be the ones to accommodate those who are true Muslims. The trouble begins with naive people whose opinion of Islam is shaped by Muslims they know in America who have largely embraced Western culture and are tolerant and nonagressive. Whoever thinks that those kind of Muslims exhibit the normative mode of the Islamic faith are flat out deceived. Muslims who can tolerate living in a country in which they satisfied to assimilate into another culture and surrendor the advancment of Shariah Law are a joke to those who come from Muslim countries. And Americans who can make a distinction between Westernized Muslims and "the radical aggressive minority from Muslim countries" create categories inapplicable to the Middle East.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Politlcal Correctness is from the Pit of Hell Pt. 2
The effects of PC can be demonstrated on a political level (imagine that!). It has such a hold on America that it actually prevents the act of speaking out against Islam as militant and dominant. One would think that after 9/11 this would be an issue no longer; however, this is what our President had to say after the Ft. Hood terrorist attack last week by Army Major Nidal Hasan. After beginning with a few flippant comments,[2] he said:
“We don't know all of the answers yet, and I would caution against jumping to conclusions until we have all of the facts.”[3]
However, we had facts at that time that could clearly point to Major Hasan as a jihadist, and since then, his connection with Al Qaeda has been established.[4] We have also been able to link him with a radical Muslim Cleric who was then in Virginia and ministered at a mosque where several 9/11 terrorists frequented.[5] However, because President Obama is a worshipper of PC, he is incapable of making a judgment claim upon the Islamic faith when the fact is these kinds of attacks can be directly linked to Islam’s goal of world domination and implementation of Shariah Law. What kind of a sick culture is this where we are so dominated by the PC ideology of tolerance that we cannot even recognize that Islam stands in total opposition to the United States and wants to wipe Israel off the map.[6] This is a curious position, especially in light of the fact that there are roughly 15,000 Muslims currently serving in some form of our armed services.
There are those who promote Islam as a religion of peace and downplay the militant and intolerant aspects which lace the Koran and the Hadith (essentially the traditions that come from Muhammad’s teachings). However, this position ignores the fact that the Koran teaches that all martyrs in jihad will be guaranteed their position in paradise with many virgins upon their death. Being tolerant of this position ultimately will lead to an unstable society like the kind of society that is developing in London. Here Muslims are now able to rule themselves with Shariah Law rather than being brought under the authority of the British Government! Islam and western culture are not compatible, and we will always be the ones to accommodate. This is serious business, and any position which gives Islam the benefit of the doubt is not only an unsound position but one which the Muslims will take advantage of in order to advance Shariah Law as much as they can.[7] Indeed, the religion of tolerance advanced by PC is a very strange form of worship indeed. Many are so committed to a PC ideology that they will cling to it even if it will compromise our safety. Its illogical position can only be attributed to satan.
Christians must understand that PC is a direct attack by our culture and the demonic network on Christianity which many view as oppressive. Why is it that American liberal feminist groups constantly attack Christianity and largely ignore the heinous Islamic treatment of women in Muslim countries who under Shariah Law are completely and totally subservient to male dominance? A recent example here in the States is the Muslim man who actually beheaded his wife as an act of discipline.[8] Yes people, this is for real. The only common denominator between Islam and the American left is their hatred of freedom promoted by Christianity.
So how should we respond to all this? Oftentimes Christians are so emotionally charged about this that they often attack the symptoms (such as homosexuality) rather than the whole ideology as an inadequate system of worship. We need to understand what we’re up against and be prepared to combat its tactics and offer something better. We need to constantly and unapologetically speak out against its entire epistemological status of legitimacy in the church and the public square. Be wise in how you approach it, but I would urge you not to settle for the standards of our culture in this regard. We need to tell people that there is another way of thinking about humanity, that we are made in the image of God and will never find full contentment in life until we rest in our creator. We need to tell them that the one who brings rest is Jesus Christ and that He brought it through His death and resurrection for our sin. We also need to tell them that PC is a direct attack on His supremacy and authority in the world and the church and explain how it is so. Once we get done saying all this, we need to say it again. Simply, we need to give people an education. This cannot come from mentioning a few words about it on Sunday mornings, but it must be rigorously pursued with individuals. The PC perspective must be discipled, reasoned, preached, taught and prayed out of people. It must start with us individually identifying how it commands control on various aspects of our lives, and it must find a way into our ministries. After all, it is an unbiblical perspective and idolatry.
As unbelievers, we once walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, of the spirit that is now working in the sons of disobedience (Eph. 2:2).” That same prince continues his assault today, and like Paul, we are not ignorant of his schemes (II Cor. 2:11).
[1]http://www.thenation.com/blogs/thebeat/493148/horror_at_fort_hood_inspires_horribly_predictable_islamophobia
[2] http://newsrealblog.com/2009/11/05/huge-military-slaughter-but-first-a-shout-out-to-obamas-bud/
[3] http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/11/06/obamas-response-fort-hood-shooting-scrutiny/
[4] http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/fort-hood-shooter-contact-al-qaeda-terrorists-officials/story?id=9030873
[5] http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/10/us/10inquire.html?_r=1
[6] Take a look at this helpful article about the link between the American left and Islam: http://frontpagemag.com/2009/11/06/our-brain-dead-country-by-david-horowitz/
[7] Cf. Dearborn, Michigan, which is quickly becoming the model for Muslim community in the states.
[8]http://www.monstersandcritics.com/news/usa/news/article_1459865.php/Muslim_man_beheads_wife_in_New_York
Monday, November 9, 2009
Political Correctness is from the Pit of Hell Pt. 1
Everyone is aware of political correctness (PC), and many are aware of its practical impact on the political, social, and spiritual dimensions of our society. However, there are two crucial elements of PC that are largely ignored in my opinion: PC as (1) epistemology and (2) religion.
Wikipedia defines “political correctness” as is “a term denoting language, ideas, policies, and behavior seen as seeking to minimize social offense in gender, racial, cultural, sexual orientation, handicap, and age-related contexts. In current usage, the terms are almost exclusively pejorative, connoting “intolerant” and “intolerance.” There are two things to emphasize about this definition. First, we must understand the fact that PC seems innocent because it aims to stop discrimination. It appears to have good intentions because it reinforces racial equality and the equality of women, but this only functions as its mask. Its slippery slope also extends equality to us on all levels. It applies to all kinds of sexual freedoms, which Scripture clearly prohibits. And worse, it is the motor that propels the equality of all religions. PC prohibits not only proselytism, but even claiming that destructive aspects of another religion are integral to it. Second, we can see that PC is directly connected with tolerance with the goal of promoting tolerance. This is about advancing as legitimate all perspectives of people and acts of behavior and making those who do not agree illegitimate.
Political Correctness as Epistemology
What the 21st century church must understand is that PC is not simply a random act performed at appropriate times; it is quickly becoming the standard of righteousness in the west. And more importantly, it is an epistemological notion that shapes the way people view legitimate knowledge. This is such that people who do not adopt this mentality lose all credibility, whether on the street, in a coffee shop, or in academia. For example, consider your thought process the next time you have a conversation with someone and are pressed with a decision to make reference to either to an “African American” or “a black person.” Of course, I am not advocating racial discrimination, but simply notice the fact that this is one way of many in which a PC epistemology is instilled in all of us. To be politically incorrect, oftentimes, is to make yourself and your opinions irrelevant.
Political Correctness as Religion
It is my contention that we need to speak of PC as a form of worship. It represents a religion of tolerance that people submit to and promotes a way of life that affects the way people think and live. It also identifies and labels certain types of “heresies” which violate the standard of tolerance and profiles people accordingly. Anyone at any point can be accused of “homophobia,” “sexism,” “racism,” or “Islamophopia.”[1] All of these “heresies” imply a standard which the world via technology, the classroom, the workplace, etc. impose on others. We must understand an appeal to PC is an appeal one of the highest and most legitimate sources of authority available in our present society.
More to come
[1]http://www.thenation.com/blogs/thebeat/493148/horror_at_fort_hood_inspires_horribly_predictable_islamophobia
Friday, October 2, 2009
Chicago fails...so goes Obama?
The world has shown its true colors as Chicago is ousted as a potential holder of the 2016 Olympic Games. It is what it is...the question I want to raise is if this casts more doubt for Americans upon the Obama administration already slipping in popularity. Obama is a man who has tried to be an appeaser of all mankind, a world leader of sorts. He has promised to restore America's image to the world and liberate us from the persona of the previous administration, someone who brings a reason to hope and embrace change. However, when we look at what he has actually accomplished, I firmly believe today’s debacle will lead to more and more doubt that his ideology will actually change America or the world for the better.
His stimulus package was said to create or save millions of jobs. We were fed a bill of goods that it had to be passed immediately, with no consideration for the pork and pet projects it contained. In the rush to cram it through the Senate, it was not placed online for the American people to read, as had been promised. It is worse, and downright disgraceful, that no Senator read this document before voting on it (let's be honest, who has time to read an 1,100 page document overnight?), but it passed nonetheless. We were told that contained in this $1.1 trillion package was Obama's magic potion that would save the economy. The only way we could save our economy was by turning to the government, so said Rahm Emmanuel. And some 6 months later, we have paid the price for doing so. To find an unemployment rate as bad as what we are currently living under we have to look to June of 1963. With 263,000 jobs lost in September, the recession has gotten worse and not better.[1] It is clear that this approach to economics doesn’t work and never has worked. What Obama needed to do was put more money back into the pockets of Americans and small businesses, instead he wants us to entrust our economy to the government.
For all the hope and change that was promised, people are starting to wake up in large numbers. People like Mark Levin, Rush, Hannity, and other “conservative superstars” are becoming more and more popular; Fox News is dominating CNN and MSNBC in ratings; and the American people are throwing tea parties. Obama has been busy schmoozing the world, and taking his stand among the world leaders as someone he hopes will accept them, and the American people have been watching. Now, their president, who went to Copenhagen to pay a favor to Major Daley, has seen his city rejected. But it is not just Chicago the Olympic committee is casting aside, but Obama himself, along with all his Chicago buddies marked by its political machine. I can’t help but think this reflects the world’s perspective of a man so full of hot air and pious platitudes but with very little substance for all his teleprompting. Not only is his ideology unpopular but so is his image. This is what was rejected today by the world and what will help continue to cast the shadow of doubt upon this President to accomplish anything truly beneficial for the citizens of America.
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Mitchigoonie
The Yoop, the Yoop, to all it calls,
"Come up and cleanse thy soul."
Yet there are those who never go, though why, we'll never know.
Still it calls for all to hear,
"Come up and cleanse thy soul."
"Come up and cleanse thy soul."
Yet there are those who never go, though why, we'll never know.
Still it calls for all to hear,
"Come up and cleanse thy soul."
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