A Very Disturbing Thought, Shared by Far Too Many

     I recently read a comment that disturbs me, not just because of the one comment, but because I know the idea is shared by far too many people. It was something like, "The entire Middle East should become a parking lot." The concept being, of course, that someone, probably the US, should totally destroy a large section of the earth and all its inhabitants. Why stop there? Let's just destroy the entire earth and all living things, and let God sort out the rubble? I speak sarcastically, obviously.

     My answer to those who truly feel that way, and are not just throwing out hyperbole, is that they should admit themselves into a psychiatric ward somewhere before they harm themselves or someone else. The idea of nuking the entire region is abhorrent, and frankly, sick. I am as horrified at terrorism spawned by religious fanatics as anyone else, but am not in favor of killing millions of people at one swipe to deal with it. Besides being wrong, it would not have any effect on the evil in the world. Destroying such a large section of the world would only energize and activate radicals who have now infiltrated every country and government on earth.

     So if anyone reading this is of the mindset that wiping out the entire Middle East is a good idea, please keep it to yourself, bury the thought deep in the very dark, twisted recesses of your mind, and never let it see the light of day again.

     What is the answer to the violence, hatred and terrorism that is coming from a very warped, radical faction of religious zealots and others who have declared war on Christians, Jews, and the Western way of life? We target the ones responsible, not 1/5 of the earth wholesale. We defend ourselves as far as possible, and pray...pray to God to deliver the enemy into our hands, just as He has done in the past for His people.

Why would God help us?

     God would be our protector if we, as a people, were His children, trusting Him, praying to Him, and living as though we truly believe in Him. There will be all sorts of evil, terrible things coming before the return of the Savior, Jesus Christ. The faithful, and only the faithful, will fare well in the end. In these scary times, with enemies coming at us from all sides, we must realize that they are simply pawns, being used by the one true enemy, which is Lucifer, or Satan. Our defense is to turn to God, keep ourselves faithful to Him, and trust Him. That, and be ready to stand against evil when it comes.