AG Holder Avoids Radical Islam Questions

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. Men like Albert Mohler and Franklin Graham have been blasted by the media for standing against Islamic terrorism, but they are right in attempting to draw attention to this critical national topic. Christians today must stand in the face of injustice and terrorism.

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 and is essentially pandering to the very men who are threatening the United States the most.

Recently, Alan Colmes has defended Holder, stating, “There is not such a thing as radical Islam … People are not doing this in the name of Islam.” Though Colmes makes an attempt at bailing Holder out, it still does not help the situation. Holder did not avoid the question because of his belief that radical Islam does not exist; he was clearly trying to keep the status quo and not offend anyone directly. Perhaps he would be applauded for being non-combatant on this issue if it we had not already experienced 9/11 and recent bombings in the name of Islamic jihad; but we have had to deal with them and they must, in turn, be dealt with by those sworn to protect us.

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.

We must further understand that Scripture is clear that God is ultimately in control of the government’s actions. As laid out in Proverbs 21:1: “The king’s heart is a stream of water in the hand of the Lord; he turns it wherever he will.” It’s imperative that Evangelicalism today does not forget their Creator’s hand in all things. We should stand up for truth, battling side by side for the safety of our country and doctrines of our faith, but we should also trust that the Lord has a plan for this administration.

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? There is no way to know how the next four years will play out. Perhaps the Lord will do a great work and reveal the necessary steps to President Obama, Attorney General Holder, and the rest of these leaders.

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