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One of the fruits of post modernism is to establish a global government so to bring such equality that none will be compelled to fight the other and thus peace will reign. It is a dream that reminds us of the Biblical narrative of ‘building the tower of Babel’.
For even Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us: Therefore let us keep the feast,... (1 Cor 5:7-8). Pesach, meaning “passing over” or “protection” in Hebrew, is derived from the instructions given to Moses by God. Passover is the eight day observance commemorating the freedom and exodus of the Israelites from Egypt during the reign of the Pharaoh Ramses II. Moses warned the Pharaoh that God would send severe punishments to the people of Egypt if the Israelites were not freed. The Pharaoh ignored Moses’ plea and warning. In response, God unleashed a series of ten terrible plagues in the land of Egypt: Flood; Frogs; Lice; Wild beasts (flies); Blight (cattle disease); Boils; Hail; Locusts; Darkness and slaying of the First Born.
There is unrest in Egypt, Jordon, Syria, Iran and Turkey. Have you wondered how the Middle East and the whole world is lining up for some greater epic? Have you pondered how every nation somehow is connected in some way and is affected by the ripples of what happens in Israel and the nations around it? Have you wondered what the Scriptures states: ‘And the Good News about the Kingdom will be preached throughout the whole world, so that all nations will hear it; and then the end will come’ (Matthew 24:14). Are you aligned with Him, the only Savior and waiting in Unison with the Scripture: ‘Amen. Come, Lord Jesus’ (Revelation 22:20).
In the USA, instead of a military attitude the resurgent Islam has adopted Muhammad’s season of diplomacy from his Meccan period. Although traces can be found of militant Islam and of terror, Muslims are using, in the forefront, all legal means to spread their ideology. Financial aid in the millions is given to Islamic organizations and secular Universities and colleges by Saudi Arabia and Gulf states to enlighten people in the USA to see Islam as the best way of the Abrahamic path. Muslim organizations are using every available source from IT to PR. Packages of pro-Islamic books and media materials by the thousands are provided to libraries, teachers, State officials and Representatives. Many Muslims have made contacts with influential people at Radio, TV and newspaper mediums and seek their help to give a peaceful picture of Islam. Several Muslim organizations, such as CAIR, ISNA and MSA are campaigning against those Non-Muslims who want to expose the hidden face of Islam and Muslims. Indirectly some Muslims are trying to replace America’s freedom of speech with hate-crime bills. They are relentless in the nomination of Muslim sympathizers and Muslims in political and religious offices. They are getting involved in demonstrations on immigration issues, as well.
According to some reports on the internet last year 100,000 Americans converted to Islam. 4 out of every 5 of these were women.1 Others have questioned such a number and assume that it may be as little as between 10 to 20 thousand. Even if the number is low, the situation is worthy of serious consideration.
Steven Masood is a Christian from a sectarian Muslim background. He became a follower of Jesus in April 1973 in Karachi, Pakistan. He has a Master of Theology degree and a Doctorate of Philosophy from the London School of Theology in association with Brunel University, London. Both research degrees were granted on writing theses on subjects related to Islam and Christianity. He has spent over 30 years studying and working in Christian-Muslim relations and has taught Islamic Studies and Christian-Muslim relations as a visiting lecturer at several Christian institutions in Britain and the Far East.