A few further comments…
(Updated November 6, 9:45 Central) In the image above, we see Major Hasan the morning of the shooting dressed in traditional Islamic attire. During an interview on Fox News, Hasan’s cousin stated that Hasan had grown up in the US and was a regular ol’ “good American”. The media has been taking great pains to wash the story of its obvious meaning and instead cast Hasan as a victimized soldier who was picked on because of his name, who opposed all war and violence, who simply snapped because of the unfairness of the US military. Thus I was greeted by the following headlines:
MSNBC “Shooting suspect feared deployment” and “Shooting Suspect ‘Mortified’ About Deployment”
NYT: “Relatives say Army psychiatrist had been harassed for being Muslim.”
ABC: “Suspected Fort Hood Shooter, Was Called ‘Camel Jockey’”
(I want to interject an Islamic proverb here. Remember it, as it is an incredibly common tactic of radical Muslim apologists: “He hits me and then he goes ahead of me and cries.” )
Despite the obvious, many in the left-wing mainstream media are determined to avoid the obvious connection between his Islamic faith and his actions. Instead they are painting him as the victim! This despite the following:
Hasan’s recent Internet posting about Suicide Bombers: “To say that this soldier committed suicide is inappropriate, it’s more appropriate to say he is a brave hero that sacrificed his life for a more noble cause.”
He shouted, “Allahu Ahkbar!” as he was murdering his unarmed victims.
His attire.
Could it be any clearer? Americans do not dress as Mr. Hasan did in the picture above, unless they no longer identify with their American heritage. He may very well have been a “good American” at one time in his life. But he obviously had defected from the US military sometime ago and signed up for the Army of Islam. He was a radical Muslim who followed the tenets of his Quran. Obedience to the Quran and conformity to the example of Muhammad was the motive. Period. There is no need for President Obama to sit down and have a beer with Hasan to figure out what caused him to snap and what American can do to make it right.
Was Hasan called names by his fellow soldiers? I have no question about it. But may I state the obvious? This is what soldiers do. They call each other names. Superiors do it to those under them. Friends do it to each other. Many of them use every expletive in every politically incorrect manner imaginable while doing so. But despite the name calling, they are each one willing to lay down their lives for each other. That’s what real soldiers do. My words to Mr. Hasan: Can I get you a baby bottle, you pathetic cowardly little fairy? They also have to run and do push ups by the way. Perhaps that is what drove him over the edge. Give me a break!
The bottom line is this: Given the opportunity to spend a tour of duty in Iraq or Afghanistan helping fellow Muslims against radical Muslims in the Taliban or Al-Qaeda, Hasan was unable to do so. He identified with the radical Muslims that the US is fighting against. Instead of fulfilling his sworn duties as an American soldier, he fulfilled his duties as a good soldier of Islam. He was a good Muslim according to the tenants of Islam.
And now the questions that the US media will never dare to ask: Will it happen again? How many more times? How many Muslims serve in the US military that are capable of repeating this act? How do we know which Muslims are sympathetic to Hassan’s actions? What steps must be taken to keep our soldiers safe from any further similar occurrences? Do we have the honesty and courage to do what is necessary to keep our soldiers safe? Or will we allow more of our best to be slaughtered on the altar of political correctness?
I’m literally sick to the core of my soul with grief. Maranatha. Come Lord Jesus…
November 6th, 2009 at 8:20 am
The “head in the sand” approach of our govt (both political and military) and the media as to the true nature of Islam is stunning.
First question I would ask: was this guy a good Muslim or a bad Muslim? Did he follow the example of Mohammed or not?
The end time deception is in full operation.
November 6th, 2009 at 8:21 am
Now take this example and give a devout Muslim a nuclear weapon. How do you think that will turn out?
November 6th, 2009 at 8:22 am
Fox News is reporting that Hasan handed out Qur’an’s to his neighbors before the shooting. They are also reporting that he was a Muslim. They printed the following:
November 6th, 2009 at 8:22 am
‘Allahu Akbar’, says the killer.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091106/ap_on_re_us/us_fort_hood_shooting
November 6th, 2009 at 8:26 am
I love the Drudge Report! That’s the main headline: “Allahu Akbar”
None of that shy media coverage of the truth.
November 6th, 2009 at 9:23 am
My heart is broken seeing what happened to our finest people, still our main stream media choice to be stupid and to act like stupid.
Although there are many good Muslims but the bottom line is any one is a potential of being a terrorist and a killing machine no matter if he born here in America or anywhere else in the world. Islam and Quran is a brain washing machine that turns any normal human being into a zombie controlled and directed by an evil spirit.
Have mercy on us Lord.
November 6th, 2009 at 9:26 am
Indeed, this is no anomaly this will be a foretaste of what is to come within our own borders during the Great Tribulation, imo. When Al-Mahdi gives his “blessing” to either to convert to the “true religion” or it is your life, this is what his followers will do. Imo, God is giving the church in general, and specifically, aware prophecy students, a very solemn warning. The time for this cannot be very far off or in the far distant future it won’t be 25 yrs from now…otherwise, why the heavenly warning?
November 6th, 2009 at 10:10 am
I hear what you’re saying, Joel. The MSNBCs of the world are doing exactly as you described. But I did just read an AP story that clearly identified the attacker as a Muslim, and that he yelled “Allahu Akbar” as he started shooting.
What I’m beginning to understand more and more is how sinister and deceptive Satan is. Just imagine how relieved the world will be when finally an Islamic coalition steps up to put an end to the violence, make overtures to Israel and establishes a “lasting” peace, with few or no attacks, going from months into years. How amazed and proud Muslims will be when the Mahdi actually DOES emerge…and how Christians will start to look in the eyes of the world as they stand up for the truth.
November 6th, 2009 at 10:27 am
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November 6th, 2009 at 11:45 am
Now the headlines are saying that he was screaming God is Great! In the story they are saying Allahu Akbar, which means God is Great. No, I believe it means Allah over all, could be wrong. The problem is Allah God.
November 6th, 2009 at 1:00 pm
What is interesting is that he was licensed as a psychologist. Probably wandering between two worldviews and finally crossed the point of no return.
November 6th, 2009 at 1:07 pm
Given how political correctness has transformed the United States into a real threat, as large as Islam, the United Nations, and the Beijing Politburo,
don’t be at all surprised to see moves by the rest of the world to forcibly marginalize the country once adored in:
http://www.huembwas.org/Media/UnitedWeStand.htm
The current leadership in the United States is as interested in wearing the mantle of leadership as a harlot is interesting in virginity. Therefore, choose this day whom you will follow: the way of life, as communicated by
C.S. Lewis, Mortimer Adler, and plenty of others who affirm there is a universal standard which is timeless to size things up, or the way of death
communicated by Oliver Wendell Holmes, Bertrand Russel, John Dewey, Antonio Gramsci, amongst others who communicate that there is no transcendent standard.
November 6th, 2009 at 1:14 pm
“will we allow more of our best to be slaughtered on the altar of political correctness?”
You say it perfectly. Because this Nation has hardened its heart to God again and again… removing Him from schoolrooms, courts, etc. we have become blind and dumb.
The ONLY solution right now is gut-wrenching repentance. We are IN judgment.
November 6th, 2009 at 2:26 pm
The muslims who frequent Joel’s blog appear to be silent on this post.
CAT GOT YOUR TONGUE?!?!?!!!!
I’ve read some comments on other pages and it’s truly maddening. A few people are stating the obvious, which the muslims who follow this blog understand; that this man was a good muslim. The rest are telling the few who’ve stated the truth how racist and ignorant they are.
November 6th, 2009 at 2:40 pm
As Walid would say…. he took the ‘mark’. He made his allegiance to the ‘beast’… Islam. And this is what the beast proclaims… death and deception to those that do not bow down to the beast. No surprise here…he followed and did what his master does.
This is just another chapter… before the end of the story. And that is my hope. That Christ will return and put things in their proper order and eliminate this evil… and that His Kingdom will begin. I can’t wait.
November 6th, 2009 at 3:09 pm
Has anyone noticed the linguistic similarity of the name Malik to Molech?
The Hebrew letters מלך (mlk) usually stand for melek meaning ‘king’
In the Masoretic text the name is “Molech”; in the Septuagint “Moloch.”
Anyway, This is the god that according to the Bible demanded child sacrifice.
Leviticus 18:21 ” ‘Do not give any of your children to be sacrificed to Molech, for you must not profane the name of your God. I am the LORD.
Deut 12:31
You must not worship the LORD your God in their way, because in worshiping their gods, they do all kinds of detestable things the LORD hates. They even burn their sons and daughters in the fire as sacrifices to their gods.
In 1 Kings 11:7 Molech is identified as the god of the Ammonites.
The Ammonites are the desendants of Lot by his daughter. Gen 19:36
This seems to be the area we now call Jordan with it’s capital Amman.
It forms part of the confederacy of nations which conspire against Israel
Psalm 83:7
So it seems (to me) to this day people are sacrificing themselves and sending their sons and daughters (as suicide bombers) “in the fire” to a God (Allah)
And he is non other than the Molech of ancient times.
I think that when Mohammed smashed 360 idols in the Kabba, that wasn’t the end of the idolatry it was simply Satan bringing to heel his minions to works as one. “Because he knows his time is short!”
November 6th, 2009 at 3:20 pm
Karen, you hit it right out of the park. Very insightful.
November 6th, 2009 at 4:02 pm
At my local mosque the message today, essentially, was as follows, First, the shooting was condemned. Then, to paraphrase, no time has ever been better for the advancement of Islam then under the current administration, and there are better ways to make America a Muslim dominated country, so start being more active in making that happen.
I see signs the body of Christ is waking up, but it seems to be still drowsy.
November 6th, 2009 at 6:20 pm
A very interesting case study can be learned from when Iran changed from under the Shah, to under the Ayotollah Khomeini.
“Not without my daughter” shows the transformation from stylish Iranian women to essentially black crows. The joy of getting hair done, manicures, & pedicures, tossed overboard like ballast for second class status at best.
This is within the parameters of what happens when only 3 options are available for Muslims to deal with outsiders, instead of having more avenues
available.
November 6th, 2009 at 7:14 pm
The Looming Tower waked me up. I believe that too much of modern American history is based on the Cold War.
November 6th, 2009 at 7:58 pm
Joel,
Thanks for your commentary above on this jihadist attack. You nailed it for me and I so appreciate your voice here. I have expected this type of attack ever since 9-11 and its a miracle that we haven’t had more of these lone wolf jihadists (not to exclude John Allen Muhammed, the DC sniper). Sadly, there will be more. The shooter today in Orlando was a non-Islamic copycat but expect more and more of these types of easy access cheap but effecttive and deadly attacks (like Cho at Virgina Tech or the Japaneese subway attacks) from jihadists acting alone or in small groups. One guy with a weapon or a bottle full of gasoline can kill dozens in our free society and there is nothing to do about it other than pray and be vigilant unless we want to trade our freedom for security. To that I reply:
“They who would give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. ” ~Ben Franklin , 1775
We will see it attacks on police stations and military bases and eventually in churchs, malls, hospitals and schools. The murderer Hassan will be glorified and held up as a hero in the Islamic world and if he lives to be exectued he will become an Islamic martyr and his name a jihadist war-cry. Buckle up its going to be a bumpy ride. By which I mean, Be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you me be able to stand agaisnt the devil’s tricks.
November 7th, 2009 at 4:15 am
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November 7th, 2009 at 10:00 am
God’s Word is the Sword of the Spirit. The sword is not God’s word. May the preaching of the Gospel of Jesus Christ as Savior be proclaimed in the face of persecution.
November 7th, 2009 at 10:10 am
It’s sad that PC has infiltrated even our own military to this extent. This man should have been identified and discharged some time ago to preserve the integrity of the unit. No house can stand when divided against itself.
That being said, it’s easy to lose sight of the numerous people coming from the East that have truly aided the West in the war terror. For the most part, these defectors also seek peace and freedom, and have rejected the jihadist culture they were raised in. After hearing the initial news from Fort Hood, I imagine most of them were silently hoping “please don’t let it be a Muslim”, because they knew how this could complicate their own lives. And so it has.
November 7th, 2009 at 11:08 am
The meda reporting of this event demonstrates their fear of offending Muslims. This fear of offending Muslims is the spirit of the Antichrist at work. The same unseen influence that makes people cower at stirring up the ire of the Muslims is what will draw them to follow the Antichrist. As Revelation 13:4 says, “they worshiped the beast, saying, ‘Who is like the beast? Who is able to make war with him?’” (NKJ)
November 8th, 2009 at 2:12 am
You’re right Scott, and so, as a counterpoint and bold witness to cowering humanity, God is going to beam us up, away from all harm? His prepared and overcoming Bride?
But you’re here, open, and moving in the right direction!
November 9th, 2009 at 12:12 pm
Obama says ” cop acted stupidly” a cop did his job
Obama says ” lets don’t rush to judgment” a killing of 12 people
November 9th, 2009 at 6:23 pm
I fully expect we’ll see a huge increase of military personnel packing arms with them everywhere they can. And I expect to hear a clamor for changes to regulations limiting their ability to do so.
December 17th, 2009 at 9:41 pm
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