Hal Lindsey Report (June 3, 2011)

This week on 'The Hal Lindsey Report'

The G8 threw its annual party last week in Deauville, France. In case you've forgotten, or didn't know, the Group of Eight (G8) is a forum for the seven strongest industrialized, capitalist democracies in the world -- and Russia. The G8 includes Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Originally, the group assembled each year to coordinate efforts to keep the world's economy thriving. Though economics is the basic reason for the group's existence, the members tend to use their clout to advance other goals, too.

This year, one of the prime objectives was to decide how to respond to the so-called "Arab Spring." Naturally, the group decided to do what they always do: throw money at it. Of course, it's not their money, it's our money that they're throwing, but what's new? So the leaders decided to forgive Tunisia and Egypt of $20 billion in international loans. Then, they decided to give the two nations another $20 billion in loan guarantees. But there was a proviso. Tunisia and Egypt had to agree to continue their "transition into democratic and tolerant societies." Which they apparently agreed to do.

Now, that request might have been a bit more reasonable if not for one little detail: both of the nations are predominantly Muslim. In case you haven't noticed, Islam and democracy don't usually go together. And that's not just because the kind of government required by the religion's two holy books, the Koran and the Hadith, runs contrary to the basic principles of democracy. It's also because of the untrustworthiness of Muslim regimes, as evidenced by a fundamental principle devised and practiced by Mohammed himself. It's known as "hudna."

Islam's way of dealing with adversaries often depends on the tactic known as "hudna," or "temporary peace." The weaker adversary declares a desire for peace, but only as a reprieve to regroup and rearm. Once rebuilt and recharged, it's back to the conflict, often taking the opponent by surprise. Strangely enough, almost everyone in the West falls victim to the "Quraysh Model" -- which was the first real-life use of the "hudna" -- each and every time it's invoked. We're either too trusting or too stupid to recognize the con being perpetrated upon us, but we fall for it every time!

Another goal of the G8 was to voice support for President Obama's recent decision to reverse US foreign policy and demand that Israel fall back to its pre-1967 lines -- lines that would leave the tiny nation in a completely indefensible and vulnerable position. Fortunately, Canada's Prime Minister, Stephen Harper stepped into the gap and defended our ally. He almost singlehandedly refused to let the other leaders include such a declaration in the summit's final communiqué. In the old days, it would have been the United States who stepped up to defend Israel. Sadly, today our neighbor to the north had to defend Israel from the United States. Thank God for Canada!

Of course, this situation has become typical of the upside-down state of America's relationship with Israel under the current administration. In fact, President Obama's fingerprints can be seen all over the Middle East. That's why I call one of the stories in this week's program the "Middle East Muddle." And nothing illustrates it more perfectly than the torrent of lies about "Palestinian history" pouring forth from the Middle East. These are easily disproved lies that have been swallowed hook, line, and sinker by the gullible West. And, more dangerously, subscribed to and promoted by the President of the United States.

Finally, the recent Harold Camping debacle has been used by the media, and even "Christian" critics of the doctrine of the Rapture, to mock and discredit true believers around the world. The Apostle Peter warned that these days would come. And he was very precise. He said, "...in the last days, mockers will come with their mocking following after their own lust and saying, 'where is the promise of His coming... all continues as it was from the beginning of creation.'"

Spooky, isn't it? Almost those very words can be seen on billboards, in headlines, and in blogs everywhere. If Peter was right about the mockers, he's probably also right about these being "the last days." Folks, we are witnessing a mighty battle for the integrity and veracity of the Word of God. And it's not being fought in the mainstream media, it's being waged in pulpits across the world. Don't be fooled. Don't be misled. Be ready!

Programming note: "The Hal Lindsey Report" will not be seen on Inspiration this week. It's "Summer 2011 Campmeeting" time. You can, however, find this week's Report on TBN, Daystar, CPM Network, various local stations, www.hallindsey.com or www.hischannel.com. Check your local listings.

God Bless,

Hal Lindsey
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