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I echo the sentiment of Daniel
Pipes, Islamic expert, who says that what is going on in Europe
now may be a turning point in European history. They have reached
the end of an era. The end began when they threw God out twenty
years ago, gave up their Christian roots, and established a
cradle-to-grave welfare system that lures immigrants, particularly
from the Islamic world. They chose to have lax borders like
America, and they did not ask the newcomers to accept the local
culture. The jihadists--and that is what they are--know Western
Europe is ripe for the plucking and have chosen to strike now and
take various countries by force.
Do not buy into the story that these are "disillusioned
youth." They have sophisticated bomb factories and there is
evidence of heavy weapons. Call it what it is: A European jihad or
an intifadeh being carried out by self-proclaimed terrorists who
have a worldwide agenda. It isn't unemployment that causes the
rioters to shout, "Allah Akbar" as they torch cars and
buildings. They are seeking the establishment of Eurabia. They
intend to conquer. In some places they chant, "This land
belongs to us. This land belongs to Allah." Joseph Farah is
right in that they are trying to create their own state: "Paristine."
Postings on some Muslim web logs indicate that the riots are NOT
spontaneous outpourings of rage, but carefully planned endeavors.
One web log read, "The cops are petrified of us--everything
must burn. You don't think we're really going to stop now? It will
continue non-stop. The French won't do anything and soon we will
be in the majority here."
This is not a riot. This is an attempt at another French
Revolution. This is a new Islamic front in the war on terror. As
Gary Bauer says, "Why did anyone in Washington think the
French government would ever find the courage to stand with us in
Iraq when it is not clear they are prepared to defend Paris?"
They are also targeting the "people of the book"--Jews
and Christians, though the burning of churches and synagogues is
vastly underreported. Investigators are finding that the mobs
controlling many of the streets in France are a coalition of drug
gangs, hoodlums, and Islamic extremists united by their hatred of
Western civilization.
One has to hope and pray that America is taking notes,
particularly Condoleeza Rice who said at the State Department
Ramadan dinner, "We in America know the benevolence that is
at the heart of Islam." Is that what the current situation
reveals?
Jesus said that at the time of the end nation would rise against
nation (Matt. 24:7-8). The Greek word for "nation" is
"ethnos" meaning ethnic war. We have seen these
extensively in modern times and Europe is now enduring one. The
Bible also characterizes the last days as "perilous
times" (II Tim. 3).
Could any of this be a judgment on France? Many French Jews fled
to Israel months ago as life for them in France became unbearable.
To wear a Star of David was a risk. It is bitterly anti-Semitic
and President Chirac believes the key to world peace is a
Palestinian state. However, the violence is now spreading to other
countries but all of them make up a part of the European Union, a
member of the "Quartet" pressuring Israel to give up
parts of her God-given land.
Some say Europe died in Auschwitz. Six million Jews were killed
and replaced, eventually, with twenty million Muslims. They have
received financial aid yet they plan the destruction of their host
countries. A prospering Jewish culture has been replaced by a
fanatical hatred. The Jewish culture was determined to live
because life is holy. It was replaced by a culture that celebrates
death.
What a mistake Europe made. Now they pay for it.
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