Some have asked what I think about the protests going on around the country against our new president's policies. I wrote a blog about it. Please read it and let me know what you think...
The protests against our new president’s policies are very upsetting to me. I feel like I voted for the man to do what he’s doing, along with millions of others, yet as he begins to fulfill his promises, these people are rioting and saying it’s un-American. In my view, they are the un-American ones, refusing to accept the results of a legitimate election. Millions of people on our side were very upset at the policies president Obama began to put into place when he was elected, but we didn’t protest in the streets or talk of impeachment!
Imagine if people protested the actions of police as un-American. “These police, they don’t have our values! I mean, after all, they aren’t nice. They stop people from committing crimes, restricting their freedom. They order them around. They arrest them. They threaten them. They sometimes beat people with billy clubs or put handcuffs on them. They even shoot people! This is so un-American! We demand they stop this at once! We’re going to sue them if they don’t! They must be nice to all people! They mustn’t restrict anyone. This isn’t who we are!”
Those of us on president Trump’s side just want to be a country of laws, a country of common-sense. We cannot allow just anybody to enter our country. We want people to be vetted. We want our government to do what government is created to do – protect our people and keep order. This is why we have government, is it not? Yet now, these radical people are protesting it as un-American! To me they’re like a group of rowdy people at a party, angry when the neighbors call the police on them. “We don’t want any restrictions! We want to do whatever we feel like doing!” Lawbreakers always complain about the police. They call them pigs. They complain about police brutality. But the truth is, they are the wrong-doers. They would not be opposed or restricted or arrested if they obeyed the law.
Our country was founded on the basic human rights we believe our Creator meant us to have. God allows people to choose Him or reject Him (unfortunately), so we have freedom of religion. But I would ask people to consider what this means, and to take a closer look at Islam. Even the most ignorant or the most liberal must surely be able to see Islam is in a different category? It is not just a religion. It is an ideology. It does not recognize the separation of “church (or mosque) and state.” Instead, it calls for the implementation of Sharia law, a law code to exert influence over all and demand compliance to religious laws. Sharia does not recognize the rights of women. In fact, it does not even consider women equal to men. Is this what liberals want? I challenge any American to look into what Sharia law is really about. Islam is not like any other religion. Its ultimate and overarching purpose is the forceful domination of the world, bringing the world into “submission” to Allah.
A week almost never goes by without a Muslim terrorist somewhere killing innocent people. People say, “Now, now, you mustn’t speak against a religion!” I beg your pardon?! Lutherans aren’t blowing people up each week, somewhere in the world! You don’t read of a bunch of radical Jews high jacking planes or exploding a bomb during a marathon or going into a nightclub or a concert and shooting people in the name of God! Presbyterians aren’t blocking some street corner in Michigan for daily prayers! It wasn’t a group of Baptists who shot up a publisher in France or threatened cartoonists in Denmark or Dallas!
Folks, wake up! Islam isn’t the same as any other religion! It is a dangerous virus, a demonic strategy to dominate the world! It is a blight, a curse upon the earth. Name one Muslim country that is enlightened, that is prosperous (the general populace, not a few elites), that is democratic. Tell me where Islam has produced scientific breakthroughs or greater freedom or a more enlightened, more loving society! There isn’t one! Sure, there are some decent Muslim leaders, like the king of Jordan, for example. But they are the exception, not the rule. And why is that? Islam itself is the problem! Muslim countries don’t have an economic problem or an educational problem or a political problem. Their problem is Islam itself! Muslims think their religion superior, and they think they should be on top of the world, but they are not, and that’s what frustrates them so much. It’s why they are so desperate and will do the most radical, hateful, murderous things to try to gain power for their religion and worldview. But the problem is their belief system itself. They claim the West has exploited and held them back. But it’s not the West that’s holding them back – their terrible religion is!
For our president to order extreme vetting for people from countries torn apart by terrorism is not “un-American”! It is common sense, it is for the common good, and it is exactly what we elected him to do! I resent these radical rebels who are trying to resist it and trying to fight what our president is doing. They are lawbreakers and they are fools, fighting against policies meant to protect us all! They are rebelling against the legitimate, elected authority of this nation. May God strengthen Donald Trump and his cabinet (if they ever get approved by these resisters) to be ever more successful in their efforts! It’s about time we had a president who will fight for us!
So many say what’s going on isn’t us, it’s un-American, it’s against our values. I say these are exactly our values. We are not stupid! We are tired of being suckers. We want borders. We want law and order. We’re tired of politicians who pander to their constituencies, just to get their votes, while ruining our country in the process. We want change. We voted for it. I pray to God our current administration doesn’t cave under the pressure, but follows through on their commitments.
If you want to allow immigrants from terrorist exporting countries, why don’t you invite them into your own homes? Or better yet, why don’t you go to their countries and practice your wimpy, bleeding heart liberality? You foolishly mix categories and don’t understand the place of government and law. You even invoke Christianity, and some of you claim to be Christian in this rebellion against elected government. (Which the Bible says is rebellion against God Himself.)
Do you not recognize that there is a difference between what government must do and what individuals do? As an individual, I cannot shoot someone or arrest them, restrain them, fine them, etc. But government is invested with that power, and, I might add, government is ordained of God to do exactly that sort of thing. (See Genesis 9:6; John 19:11; Romans 13:1-5). Do we hire prison guards to be nice to inmates and let them get away with anything and everything?! Of course not! They are trained to “take down” violent prisoners who present a danger. Do we have armed forces so that they can go around the world and give out flowers or hold good-will concerts?! No! We have military forces to fight and destroy those who threaten us. It’s their God-given responsibility!
Our government is supposed to enforce our laws and protect our borders. For too long, politicians, wanting to gain votes, have thought their job was to be “nice” to foreigners and turn a blind eye to illegals entering this country. Politicians from both parties have refused to enforce laws that are already on the books! That’s not what we elected them for! May God help our population come to its senses before it’s too late!
Love this blog!! I can see where protesters are trying to blind Americans into thinking, “this is not who we are.” Maybe they, themselves even believe it. But this is not who we are. We are a land of law-abiding citizens, and the laws must be enforced! Thank you for reminding us why we need them and why we voted for Trump.
Thanks for reading it Donna. I agree with you. They say “This is not who we are.” But I say, “You (your ideas) are not who we are! At least, you’re not who I am and what I believe!”
Hi Warren. I think you nailed it, at least from my personal understanding and belief on respecting the Authorities that God has given in governmernt. As individuals I also believe, if a Christian we need to witness to all people including the Muslems but we should stand strong against their form of hateful government. Our nation is not strickly a Christian nation but was certainly framed on the basis of law derived from the Bible as seen in the Constitution and most of our founders were men who believed in the Bible on the whole and any one who looks act both our early history and the many public buildings will find the Bible inscribed verses everywhere and in the writings from that time. Many people today have twisted the meaning given at that time to a different meaning today. Take freedom of religion as an example. People came to America to escape the oppression in government in the name of religion persecuting them in Europe and did not want government dictating what religious denomination they were to follow but wanted each individual to make their own choice. It had nothing to do with Islam where there is hate and especially women had no freedom to live their lives freely and if we call it a religion it is one of strict law with fear to hold those who are in it. There is no freedom of belief or anything. There is a lot that could be said on this whole thing but you gave an excellent summary. Thanks
Thank you, Jimmy. I appreciate your response and that you read my blogs and such. I may not always answer you directly, but I always read what you have to say! Blessings to you!
Good word cousin!
Thanks cousin!
Good evening Warren ,
I am going to debate you on this. Our country is based on freedom of religion. All Muslims are not terrorists. I have wonderful Muslim friends and have no desire to hurt anyone. I believe in the protest, enough is enough. I agree vetting people who want to come into our country, but banning a certain class of people which we do not know if they are good or bad. Why are we not including Saudi Arabia, UAE, Saudi did 911,bush knew. Why are we in Iraq and Afghanistan? one to make up for Bush Sr not getting sadam, Afghanistan is opium.,we had no business in these two countries . are the people in these two countries angry, yes they are, they are protecting their land we invaded. Now Pakistan who train terrorist we pay them to let our covoys to go thru. Why is bush not in jail for terrorism,he knew what was going to happen, he got the Saudis out who were at the white house when 911 happened. ISIS came out of Saudi Arabia originally. God gave us a choice to choose him or not, God loves the sinners not the sin. Who are we to dictate another’s life. Let’s talk about OKLAHOMA, IT WAS NOT A MUSLIM, THE WHITE KID WHO KILLED THE BLACK CHURCH, COLUMBINE WAS WHITE GUYS, SHOOTING IN AZ WHITE GUY, THEATER SHOOTING WHITE GUY, YES SAN BERNADINO WAS A ISLAMIST. HOW MANY ATTACKS ARE BY MUSLIMS? I AM AGAINST ABORTION HOWEVER WOMEN WILL USE OTHER MEANS TO RID OF A CHILD OR THERE WILL BE UNDERGROUND ABORTION DOCTORS. EDUCATE MORE, EVEN SAFE SEX BECAUSE EVEN THOSE GOOD CHRISTIAN KIDS AVE SEX BEFORE MARRIAGE. MY SON WHO WAS QUESTIONED ABOUT VIDEO GAME HAS ABIDED BY GOD LAWS AND JUDGED BY SO CALLED CHRISTIANS, HAS BEEN MORE CHRISTIAN THAN 1/2 OF THOSE WHO PUT GOD IN THE BOX . HOW ABOUT PASTOR CONDEMN’S GAYS IS SLEEPING WITH YOUNG GAY PROSTITUTES, HOW ABOUT LARGE CHRISTIAN CHURCHES SEX TRAFFICKING YOUNG BOYS. WESTBORO CHURCH SO UNCHRISTIAN . My point how dare we throw stones at others, when our own faith are pharisees and hypocrites . Now let’s talk about police violence and over stepping their boundaries by killing , shooting people in the back,choking them killing them is okay ? Why because they are black ? Is that okay? Is it okay for the Trump to not pay federal taxes? Is sexual harassment and sexual assault okay? He was not some young stupid kido he was 54 ,a grown as man who said I grab them by the p $$$, he doesn’t pay contractors for their work, the amount they agreed upon. Oh let’s see his wife Melania came on a tourist visa and illegally worked ,actually if she is a citizen actually how did she get it and if not deport her, right isn’t that what he said, he violates our Constitution, he is still has his hands in his business, his dtr and son n law we should not be in white house nor work in there that is nepotism against federal law. The wall and Mexico going to pay it , he is such an idiot. Trump 6 bankruptcies and we should let him handle US economy,plus he is proud of it. Bunch of idiots ,bigots, racist , incompetent cabinet he has. OH Little Man Hands , Know What He Is Doing ? America elected a sociopath, narcissist, facist,Hitler . Amazing how people say sit back and allow it, no ,no and ! Those of us can beyond his BS, we will protest, he is not my president, I would never vote for such an incompetent idiot such as he. He is a hitler jr. I am for protest, for the progressive movement, trump either abides by our Constitution or gets impeached. It is we the people, not we the Trump. Oh America did vote and trump was not popular vote, Russia medaling in our election he should have been disqualified right away. If you or America wanted a man like Jesus then Bernie Sanders would be president, he did have popular vote. He is not communist either he wanted to make America catch up to Europe health systems etc. Not communist values. Trump is about money and a sociopath. All who voted for him should pat yourself on the back, you are getting ready for the most horrific ride of your life. This is my opinion and response
Hello Allene,
Thanks for reading my blog and commenting. Right now, I’m very busy with my master’s degree. I don’t have time to respond to your comments. You really bring up a whole host of issues, and I hardly agree with you on any of them! I think you are crossing way too many lines, conflating way too many issues, mixing way too many problems all together. I wish it were possible to discuss each of them with you, because that’s the only way to get anywhere. Each thing you say would have to be addressed, one at a time. I just don’t have time for it now. Maybe sometime in the future. May the Lord bless you!
Exactly right! The majority of Americans must feel this way or Trump wouldn’t be president. Time to give him a chance to do something about the mess this country is in at the moment and stop the whining. The news media needs to report and not politicize.
Thank you for your enlightening words. May the Lord hear the cry of your heart!
Thanks for reading Edna. God bless you! Did you see the one really critical comment I got? I didn’t have time this week to respond. Too much schoolwork!
Yes I read the critical comments (LOTS of them) but it is all the usual raving of the liberals that tout tolerance for the sake of tolerance and thinking that if we all just “get along” and accept everything we will be alright. Real tired of hearing all this. They refuse to uphold or listen to any of the Christian principles.
Keep shining your light Warren, I know there is, at the very least, a remnant out there that is listening!