Joel C. Rosenberg's Blog: Which, if any, of the presidential candidates understand Apocalyptic Islam?

Joel C. Rosenberg's Blog

Which, if any, of the presidential candidates understand Apocalyptic Islam? My conversation with Todd Starnes of Fox News. by joelcrosenberg (Dallas, Texas) -- The other day, I was interviewed by Todd Starnes of Fox News. He asked me about my family's move as a family to Israel and my experience writing novels that seem to foreshadow future terrorist attacks and wars. He also asked me about my take on the 2016 presidential campaign and whether President Obama or the leading presidential candidates understand the threat of Apocalyptic Islam and are prepared to deal with it. Todd just finished reading The First Hostage. He very graciously called it "a page-turning political thriller" and "a riveting account of Islamic radicals kidnapping an American president." And as he opened the podcast, he took me aback by saying, "one of my favorite authors on the entire planet is a guy named Joel C. Rosenberg," noting that he was introduced to my novels through Rush Limbaugh talking about them on his programs. I very much enjoyed our conversation, and it was one of the more thoughtful discussions I've done on the book tour so far. It runs about 30 minutes. Hope you'll take time to listen to the podcast (I've just become a subscriber), and share it with others. Here's a link to the podcast of our interview. Here's a link to the column Todd just wrote for Fox News' website, "Could Obama's nuke deal unleash Iran's Apocalyptic Muslims?" A few excerpts from the column: “Once you understand Apocalyptic Islam, you understand just how dangerous it is to give Iran not just one path to nuclear weapons, but two,” he said. “This president doesn’t understand the threat of radical Islam. He won’t even define that – much less Apocalyptic Islam.” And he doesn’t hold out much hope for the current presidential frontrunners [Secretary Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump] either. “This is a very challenging year when you have a president and two frontrunners who just don’t understand the most serious foreign policy threat of our time,” he said. “That is not comforting.” Rosenberg has offered counsel to several Republican presidential campaigns including Senators Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio. “Senator Rubio totally gets it,” he said. “He’s been using that language in the debates and in his speeches.” [NOTE: here's an example of Rubio discussing Apocalyptic Islam.] Among the others who “get it” are Cruz, Jeb Bush and Rick Santorum. [NOTE: here is an example of Cruz discussing Apocalyptic Islam] [NOTE: here is Santorum on the subject, who has led on this subject for many years] [NOTE: here is Jeb on Radical Islam, though I haven't heard him speak specifically on Apocalyptic Islam.] What about Donald Trump? “It’s clear [Trump] doesn’t understand this,” he said. ‘It’s just all bloviating. It’s not so much that the world is facing a future threat -- the threat is already here. “These people are crucifying Christians, they’re beheading people" he said. “They are creating mayhem and really genocidal conditions in Syria and Iraq and our current president is just using half measure to run some sort of public relations war against them." He [President Obama] doesn’t have a plan. -------------------------- Order The First Hostage today — a new political thriller about ISIS launching a chemical weapons attack against Israel, Jordan and the United States — it’s now available in hardcover, e-book and audio formats. FACT SHEET: The Iranian leadership’s Apocalyptic Beliefs FACT SHEET: The Islamic State’s Apocalyptic Beliefs What the next US president will need to know about Iran and Islamic State.(my column in The Jerusalem Post) ——————- Subscribe (free) to the RSS feed (click here) and receive every new posting on this blog directly via email. Order THE THIRD TARGET today , the first in this new series — now out in paperback — the New York Times best-selling novel about ISIS capturing chemical weapons in Syria and plotting genocidal attacks. Make an investment in The Joshua Fund (www.joshuafund.net), our non-profit organization to help Christians care for Syrian refugees, educate and mobilize Christians to bless Israel and her neighbors in the name of Jesus, care for the poor and needy in Israel (both Jews and Arabs) with food and other humanitarian relief, care for Holocaust survivors, and strengthen the Church in the epicenter. Read our latest Donor Report, and make a tax deductible, secure, on-line contribution before the end of the year. Follow on Twitter — @joelcrosenberg joelcrosenberg | January 19, 2016 at 4:14 pm | Categories: Uncategorized | URL:http://wp.me/piWZ7-3Z4

Two presidential contenders discussed threat of Apocalyptic Islam - Joel Rosenberg

Joel Rosenberg Two presidential contenders discussed threat of Apocalyptic Islam at Republican Jewish Coalition forum last week. That’s significant. Here’s why. by joelcrosenberg

(Washington, D.C.) -- Americans are increasingly on edge when it comes to personal and national security. They see the Mideast on fire. They see growing terror on our streets. No wonder they are looking for a President who truly understands the nature and magnitude of the threats we are facing and has the courage, knowledge and experience to keep Americans and our allies safe.

Last week -- in the wake of the Paris attacks -- only underscored the urgency. Minutes before a young Muslim wife and mother helped her husband unleash a terror rampage in San Bernardino on Wednesday, she pledged her loyalty to Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the emir of the Islamic State. She and her husband were later shot and killed by police after an intense manhunt. On Saturday, ISIS leaders publicly announced that Syed Rizwan Farook, 28, and Tashfeen Malik, 29, were "soldiers" of the Islamic State and responsible for the deadliest act of terrorism on U.S. soil since 9/11/01, killing 14 people and wounding 21 others.

The Washington Post reported that 2015 has emerged as "the deadliest for Islamist attacks in the United States since 2001" with a total 19 deaths, including the four Marines and Navy sailor murdered by a jihadist in Chattanooga, Tennessee in July.

That's why I found last week's conference organized by the Republican Jewish Coalition as so important. All of the remaining 14 GOP presidential candidates addressed the group at the Ronald Reagan building here in Washington, D.C. Regardless of their current standing in the polls, each candidate was given 30 minutes (a 20 minute speech and about 10 minutes of Q&A) to explain their views on U.S. foreign policy and national security issues, the threats emanating from the Middle East, and U.S.-Israeli relations.

While I had a previous commitment and was not able to attend, I watched online and found it especially helpful to observe -- back-to-back -- the presentations made by "The Final Four," the four candidates Evangelical Christians, especially in Iowa, are most closely and carefully watching to see if God is raising up one of them to be the next President of the United States. Why? Because it gave me a chance to compare their principles, their policies and their experience, as well as their personal style and tone on some of the most important issues in the race.

Who are "The Final Four," in my view? Senator Ted Cruz of Texas and Senator Marco Rubio from Florida, the two brilliant, up-and-coming, and very compelling young Cuban conservatives; and Governor Huckabee of Arkansas and former Senator Rick Santorum from Pennsylvania, the two deeply principled, tried and tested, and very experienced previous Iowa Caucus winners.

Each made a compelling presentation, and yet each was so markedly different in tone and approach.

What stood out to me was the fact that both Rubio and Santorum spoke about the threat of "Apocalyptic Islam," not just Radical Islam. Both used that specific term. Both were quite fluent in explaining what they meant by the term, the threat of these genocidal forms of eschatology, and why it's important for the next President to understand this treat and be prepared to neutralize it. This was significant.

Neither Cruz nor Huckabee discussed Apocalyptic Islam with the RJC, though both made excellent presentations. Cruz hit the issue of Radical Islam quite hard. Huckabee spent much more time than the others talking about his love for Israel and why he has been traveling there and leading tours of Israel for 42 years. Hopefully both Cruz and Huckabee will discuss the issue of Apocalyptic Islam in detail in the future, though this was an ideal venue to have done so.

I encourage you to watch each of the four presentations, share them on social media, and discuss them with family and friends.

1. Watch the speech and Q&A by Senator Marco Rubio.
2. Watch the speech and Q&A by Senator Rick Santorum.
3. Watch the speech and Q&A by Governor Mike Huckabee.
4. Watch the speech and Q&A by Senator Ted Cruz.

In several recent columns, I have noted that as America continues hurtling down a dangerous path toward implosion, as darkness falls in the Middle East and North Africa, as the forces of evil advance and the forces of freedom retreat, anyone who cares about the American people and the people of the epicenter needs to pay very close attention to the American presidential race. Specifically, I made the case that:

• We need a President who understands that Western leaders ignore the threat of Apocalyptic Islam at their peril.
• We need a Commander-in-Chief who truly understands the magnitude of the threats posed by Radical and Apocalyptic Islam.
• We need a President who has serious ideas about how to neutralize such threats, and has solid national experience that can assure us that he or she is really ready to confront this evil.
• We need a President who sees Israel as a faithful ally — not an adversary — in this showdown with the jihadists.
• We need a President who rejects the insane Iran nuclear deal, and the notion of allowing Russia and Iran to run wild in Syria.
• Commander-in-Chief is not an entry level position.
• There is no time for on-the-job training in the White House for a new President who has little or no experience thinking about foreign policy and national security issues.
• The next President must come in ready for war — because that’s what we’re in, and the stakes are simply too high to go with an untested outsider or newcomer.

Clearly, Cruz and Rubio have the most momentum, money, and higher poll numbers at the moment. Some analysts believe the GOP nomination contest could come down to a battle between Cruz and Rubio to be the conservative standard bearer in a fight against Donald Trump. That very well may be -- and that would be a very spirited and fascinating contest. Indeed, it already is.

That said, Evangelicals should not rule out a possible late surge by either Huckabee or Santorum. Why? Because Iowans have a history of breaking late.

The latest poll indicates only 19% of Iowa likely GOP caucus voters have made up their mind; 81% are still shopping around. They get to meet the candidates and ask them questions face to face. They are weighing each contenders pros and cons. They are taking their job of winnowing the field very seriously, as they always have. Remember: Huckabee won Iowa in 2008, while Santorum won Iowa in 2012. Indeed, in the 2012 cycle, Santorum was at the bottom of the polls in Iowa until three days before the caucuses and then was able to persuade Iowans to break for him at the last moment. This gave him a come-from-behind victory in Iowa, which he dramatically parlayed into primary victories 10 additional states, finishing second in the nomination battle to Romney. Could this happen again with either Huckabee or Santorum? It could. Iowa Evangelicals really like and trust these two. And it's important to note that Evangelical Christians make up about 57% of the Iowa GOP caucus voters.

People have asked me if I have settled on one candidate yet. I have not. I've met them all.  I see plusses and minuses in each.I'm not looking for a perfect, flawless leader. And I'm continuing to pray for wisdom, discernment and clarity. Hope you are, too.

NOTE: These are my own personal views. I offer them in my individual capacity as an American citizen. They do not reflect or represent the position of The Joshua Fund, a non-profit organization, or any other group or organization.

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Donald Trump Headed to Israel: “I’ve Always Wanted to Visit” By Lea Speyer - BREAKING ISRAEL NEWS

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Donald Trump Headed to Israel: “I’ve Always Wanted to Visit”

By Lea Speyer December 4, 2015  BREAKING ISRAEL NEWS

“A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.” (Proverbs 17:17)

Republican presidential candidate and billionaire Donald Trump will make his way to Israel before the year’s end, the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office confirmed. according to The Jerusalem Post.

An anonymous official revealed that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with Trump, who has been consistently leading in the polls for the GOP nominee over the last several months.

Netanyahu has a policy of meeting with all major presidential candidates, regardless of party affiliation, should they visit Israel.

While the Trump camp has yet to officially confirm details of the trip, Trump stated on Wednesday that he plans to visit Israel “soon.”

Speaking at a rally in Manassas, Virginia to an audience of Jewish Republicans, Trump said, “I love Israel…Israel is our real strong supporter,” adding that he has “always wanted to visit.”

While Trump has been very outspoken on a host of policy issues, one issue that has remained unclear is how, if elected president, he would take on the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.

In an interview with the Associated Press published Thursday, Trump said that he would take the first six months of his presidency to analyze whether peace could in fact be achieved.

“If I win, I’ll let you know six months from the time I take office,” he said. “I have a real question as to whether or not both sides want to make it.”

The GOP candidate added that should Israel not want to cut a peace deal with the Palestinians, he would understand.

“A lot will have to do with Israel and whether or not Israel wants to make the deal –whether or not Israel’s willing to sacrifice certain things,” Trump explained. “They may not be, and I understand that, and I’m OK with that. But then you’re just not going to have a deal.”

Regarding pushing for a two-state solution as the ultimate goal of peace talks, when asked if that’s something he wishes to achieve, Trump answered: “Well, I’m not going to even say that.”

While Trump acknowledged many presidents have tried and failed to garner peace in the Middle East, he made clear that trying his hand is something he is looking forward to should he be elected president.

“I think if I get elected, that would be something I’d really like to do,” he said. “Because so much death, so much turmoil, so much hatred – that would be to me a great achievement. As a single achievement, that would be a really great achievement.”

Understanding the Spiritual Climate of Our Nation - Rick Joyner's Prophetic Perspective

Understanding the Spiritual Climate 

of Our Nation

Rick Joyner

Monday, October 12, 2015

In this episode, Rick stresses the importance of mobilizing the army of God in these times. We as christians must be involved in addressing the issues we face as a nation. This is accomplished by focusing on the Lord, not our fears.

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Spiritual Climate

Republican presidential candidate and former Hewlett Packard CEO Carly Fiorina speaks during the second official Republican presidential candidates debate of the 2016 U.S. presidential campaign at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California, United States, September 16, 2015. (REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson)

Republican presidential candidates debate defunding Planned Parenthood

CHRISTINE D. JOHNSON  charisma news  Sept. 17, 2015

Pro-life issues were prominent in a 3-hour Republican presidential debate Wednesday evening. The Reagan Library in Simi Valley, California, played host to the debate aired live on CNN. FORMER HEWLETT-PACKARD CEO CARLY FIORINA CHALLENGED DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE HILLARY CLINTON ON CLINTON'S SUPPORT OF PLANNED PARENTHOOD.

"I dare Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama to watch these tapes, to watch a fully formed fetus on the table, its heart is beating, its legs are kicking, then someone says we have to keep it alive to harvest its brain," Fiorina said, referring to a video released last month by the anti-abortion group the Center for Medical Progress, in which a former worker for StemExpress says she saw a fully formed fetus's heart beating.

"This is about the character of our nation," she added. "And if we will not stand up and force President Obama to veto this bill, shame on us."

Senators Ted Cruz (Texas) and Rand Paul (Ky.), both presidential candidates, have called for a government shutdown in hopes of defunding Planned Parenthood.

Ohio Governor and candidate John Kasich indicated he was not for a government shut to end funding for Planned Parenthood.

"I would not be for shutting the government down, because I don't think it's going to work out," Kasich said.

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush defended his earlier statement that the federal government should spend less on women's health care. Although he has been attacked by Hillary Clinton for the statement, Bush said he was referring to Planned Parenthood.

Candidate and former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee looked to a future where "abortion would be no more."

"I just come down on the side that life is precious; every life has worth and value," Huckabee said. "I don't think we discount the intrinsic worth of any human being, and I don't know where else to go with it than just to be consistent and say, if life matters, and that's a person, then every life matters."

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie declared himself "the brand new first ever pro-life governor of New Jersey." He has repeatedly defunded Planned Parenthood.

Earlier in the evening at the pre-debate debate, Governor Bobby Jindal (La.) also called for defunding Planned Parenthood.

"Planned Parenthood is selling baby parts across this country, and the Senate Republicans have already given up, even without a fight," Jindal said.

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The Root of Political Correctness - Rick Joyner Prophetic Perspectives

The Root of Political Correctness

Rick Joyner

Wednesday, September 2, 2015

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Yes, Hillary Clinton Really Compared Pro-Life Candidates to Terrorists

8/28/2015 CHARLENE AARON/CBN  charisma news

Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton is going on the attack, comparing Republican presidential candidates to terrorists because of some of their pro-life views. (Reuters)

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Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton is going on the attack, comparing Republican presidential candidates to terrorists because of some of their pro-life views.

The news comes after the release of eight videos by the Center for Medical Progress showing Planned Parenthood executives discussing selling the organs and tissue from aborted fetuses.

The abortion provider denies the accusations and says the footage has been heavily edited. Even so, the videos have prompted congressional investigations, and several states are seeking to block federal funding to the group.

But speaking before a small Ohio audience Thursday about what she calls "women's issues," Clinton called such reactions "extreme."

"Extreme views about women, we expect them from some of the terrorist groups," she said. "We expect that from people who don't want to live in the modern world, but it's a little hard to take coming from Republicans who want to be the president of the United States."

Republicans fired back.

"Hillary Clinton compares pro-life Americans to terrorists, but defends despicable Planned Parenthood treatment of unborn? Her priorities are totally wrong," Jeb Bush tweeted.

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker and Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, also blasted Clinton on Twitter.

"The only thing extreme is taking a position that doesn't protect these lives," Walker said.

"Not one more cent from taxpayers should go to Planned Parenthood," Cruz said.

During a recent interview with Laura Ingraham, Donald Trump panned Planned Parenthood as an "abortion factory."

"Well, you should defund anyway because they are doing the abortions," he said. "It is like an abortion factory, which is terrible... it's like you are selling parts to an automobile or something."

Clinton also blasted former Ohio Gov. John Kasich, telling supporters he banned state funding for some rape crisis centers because they referred women to other health facilities that provide abortions.

Kasich's camp responded, saying, "Ohio and our country deserves better than what Clinton is offering. Hillary Clinton's trail of scandal is decades long, and only continues to worsen."

Some political analysts say Clinton is talking about this issue in an effort to shift attention away from her email scandal which has hurt her in the polls.

According to a new Quinnipiac survey, when asked the first word that comes to mind about Clinton, people said "liar," "dishonest," and "untrustworthy."