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AG Holder Avoids Radical Islam Questions

Posted: 15 May 2010 08:46 AM PDT

While testifying before the House Judiciary Committee, Attorney General Eric Holder hesitated to answer whether or not radical Islam was the motivating factor behind the slew of terrorist attacks attempted on our country recently.

Republican Lamar Smith of Texas asked him pointedly, more than once, "But radical Islam could have been one of the reasons?"

Holder followed, more than once, "There are a variety of reasons."

It seemed as though Holder would have preferred a surgical operation with no anesthesia than speak the words "radical Islam." Undoubtedly, it is the job of our government to worry less about the sensitivities of the Muslims in our country and voice aloud the dangers we as a nation are facing.

There have been numerous issue-dodging quotes from Holder of late. Some go so far as to try and defend Islam, further appeasing Muslims and sidetracking Americans. He recently claimed that al Qaeda recruiter Anwar al-Awlaki teaches “a version of Islam that is not consistent with the teachings of it.” This is the same al Qaeda recruiter who has mentored some of the 9/11 terrorists and the "Christmas Day bombing." This administration is dangerously downplaying the dangers of radical Islam.

The 21^st century is bringing about the most dangerous rise in Liberalism that the United States has ever seen. Life is being devalued, marriage is being compromised, truth is being subjectified, and now violent religions are being pacified. The question for American Christians is this: What are we to do with the chief lawyer of our country avoiding to speak about such an important national safety and religious issue?

The only thing Christians truly can do is pray for this country and its leaders. There is no greater threat to our country than the saints not seeking the Lord in this critical time. It is of no gain to protest, insult, or act violently in any way towards Muslims or the United States government. Though we are temped by the flesh to act out in anger and pride over this issue, we cannot. We can, however, join together as the family of God and promote a revival of prayer and promotion of truth in an age trying to suppress it.

The ball is in the court of President Obama. This administration is facing a litany of decisions that could make or break the future of this country. Will they make the moves necessary to stop these violent religious attacks, or will they continue to satisfy the hearts of the wicked?

More importantly, though, will you pray for God's hand to lead them to right action?

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