Best-selling author says Christian network tried to muzzle his views on radical Islam
Posted: January 3, 2006 - © 2006 WorldNetDaily.com - Hal Lindsey, considered the best-selling non-fiction writer alive today, has notified the Trinity Broadcasting Network he will not return to his twice-weekly Christian commentary program, "The International Intelligence Briefing," because of what he considers to be efforts to muzzle his opinions about radical Islam.

Lindsey, author of "The Late Great Planet Earth" and many other best-selling books and a weekly columnist for WND, has anchored the program for the last 12 years on the world's largest Christian network.

The announcement follows an abrupt six-week suspension of the popular TBN-sponsored program by Jan Crouch, TBN's vice president for programming.

Though John Casoria, TBN's general counsel first told WorldNetDaily the show's suspension was simply a traditional hiatus in lieu of seasonal programming, that statement was later revised to confirm that the network believed Lindsey's program "placed Arabs in a negative light."

Lindsey responded to this allegation: "I don't have to cast radical Muslims in a bad light. If the intimidation and persecution of moderate Muslims makes radical Islam look bad, that is because it is bad ­ not that I 'cast' them in a bad light. But I have never cast the Arabs as a race in a bad light."

"I also seek to show that radical Islam poses the greatest danger ever faced by the United States," he added. "I believe that God called me as 'a watchman on the wall' to warn America and I must obey ­ although it is sometimes unpopular."

On the other hand, Casoria told WND he believes the extremists are not Muslims at all but have "hijacked the religion."

Lindsey contends that "the extremists are the ones most literally following the Quran and the Hadith, which are the most holy and authoritative books of the Muslim religion. This is why violence has erupted from Muslims in virtually every century since its birth."

Casoria said he could not recall specific examples from Lindsey's programs that were anti-Arab or anti-Muslim, but he expressed the network's concern about how Muslims are portrayed.

"TBN is a worldwide ministry; we have an entire channel that airs 24 hours a day, seven days a week in Arabic," he said. "We are trying to reach the Islamic world and open a dialogue with them regarding Christ and Christianity."

Casoria explained, "We do not feel that the best witness of Christ is to bash them but rather to show them the nature of Christ ­ the way Christ said to present himself ­ and that is through love, understanding and the presentation of the gospel to them."

Lindsey argued, however, his program is not shown in the Middle East.

"My show is produced for the Western world and for Christians who are at the most risk from radical Islam," he said.

Lindsey has been associated with TBN since its inception in the early 1970s.

He told WND that he has "no ax to grind" with TBN, saying, "I've been happy with my opportunities for ministry at TBN. I'm thankful for the platform TBN gave me. I will speak at the gates of hell as long as they don't tell me what to say. But it appears that they are now telling me what not to say ­ so sadly, it's time to move on."

Lindsey also announced that he is taking his popular television program to other outlets beginning in early February. His new half-hour news and commentary series will be called "The Hal Lindsey Report." A new video version of it will also be streamed on Lindsey's website.

When the New York Times surveyed all book sales for the decade of the 1970s, it found that Lindsey's had far outsold all other authors. His "Late Great Planet Earth" alone sold more than 32 million copies.

http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=48163

TBN drops Hal Lindsey's Program - admits concern about offending Muslims
December 2, 2005 - After insisting the pre-emption of Hal Lindsey's television show had nothing to do with content, a Trinity Broadcasting Network spokesman retracted his statement, admitting officials were concerned, at least secondarily, about offending Arabs and Muslims.

As WorldNetDaily reported, John Casoria, general counsel for the network, responded yesterday to Lindsey's contention that the weekly program "International Intelligence Briefing" had been canceled for December, and possibly permanently, because its message was deemed "too pro-Israel and too anti-Muslim."

Casoria initially replied, "That is absolutely, 100 percent false."

But now, after talking with network programming officials, he says a secondary reason for pre-empting the show was that it "placed Arabs in a negative light."

The overwhelming reason, he still insists, is TBN requires all its programming during December to have a Christmas theme.

Well, I guess when you "own the company," you are allowed to "make the rules," but "requires"??... Hmmm... So much for "Christian Freedom"!
Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. - Gal. 5:1

"When a programmer chooses not to do so, they are pre-empted so that TBN can focus its attention on the holidays," Casoria said. "Hal is very well aware of this."

Casoria said a "letter generally goes out to all the programmers letting them know this is the case," pointing out at least 20 other programs have been pre-empted because they didn't have a Christmas theme.

But Lindsey told WND this was the first time he had been pre-empted for the entire month of December, noting his program previously had been replaced only the week before Christmas.

He also pointed out TBN had him come in Tuesday to tape this week's show but informed him afterward, "through the chain of command," to stop production because they didn't like the script.

Lindsey, a WND columnist, said he has to drive 130 miles to the network's studios in Orange County, California, to record the show. Casoria said he could not recall specific examples from Lindsey's programs that were anti-Arab or anti-Muslim, but he expressed the network's concern about how Muslims are portrayed. "TBN is a worldwide ministry; we have an entire channel that airs 24 hours a day, seven days a week in Arabic," he said. "We are trying to reach the Islamic world and open a dialogue with them regarding Christ and Christianity."

Casoria explained, "We do not feel that the best witness of Christ is to bash them but rather to show them the nature of Christ ­ the way Christ said to present himself ­ and that is through love, understanding and the presentation of the gospel to them." Lindsey argued, however, his program is not shown in the Middle East.

"My show is produced for the Western world and for Christians who are at the most risk from radical Islam," he said. Lindsey said that in the show that was canceled this week, he made a clear distinction between Muslims seeking jihad and those who want only a job and normal life for their families. "I cast radical Muslims in a bad light," he said, "showing how they are intimidating and persecuting moderate Muslims in the Middle East." Casoria said he believes the extremists are not Muslims at all but have "hijacked the religion."

As a Christian, he sees Islam as a false religion ­ believing there is only one way to God, through Jesus Christ ­ but he says Islam basically is peaceful. "That's where we violently disagree," Lindsey said. "Islam is not a peaceful religion; although there may be moderate Muslims, it's because they have not become followers of the Quran."

Lindsey said in a message to supporters on his website that TBN's decision is "confusing to me because my message is the same as it has been for the entire 12 years of presenting the IIB program. It has not changed one iota." Asked to respond, Casoria said, speaking personally, "Hal Lindsey's program has clearly changed over the last 12 years, as has Hal Lindsey." After the program didn't turn up in its usual Wednesday time slot, viewers began contacting the network, and by yesterday afternoon, a flood of calls had shut down the switchboard, Lindsey said.

Casoria said "International Intelligence Briefing" would be back on the air in January, but Lindsey claims he was told the show's future would be discussed in the new year. Asked to respond, Casoria said, "If that statement was made by Hal Lindsey, I think it's a little paranoia on his part." Casoria said Lindsey and TBN chief Paul Crouch, who founded the network with his wife Jan, have been friends for a long time. "I'm sure these very reasonable men can resolve these issues," said Casoria, a nephew of the Crouches. Lindsey said he has "no axe to grind." I've been happy with my opportunities at TBN," he said. "I'm happy with the platform I've had." http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=47691

Hal Lindsey's 'anti-Muslim' show dropped
Christian television network denies decision related to content
December 1, 2005
By Art Moore

Author Hal Lindsey says his weekly television program has been dropped by the Trinity Broadcasting Network because its message is considered by some officials at the Christian network to be "too pro-Israel and too anti-Muslim."

"International Intelligence Briefing," a current-affairs style show that focuses on biblical prophecy and its relationship to events in the Holy Land, was removed from the air for the entire month of December and may never be broadcast again, according to Lindsey, a WND columnist.

"This is confusing to me because my message is the same as it has been for the entire 12 years of presenting the IIB program," said Lindsey in a website dispatch to supporters. "It has not changed one iota." John Casoria, general counsel for TBN, confirmed to WorldNetDaily that Lindsey's program won't air during December, but he says that applies only to this month's schedule and insists the decision has nothing to do with content. "That is absolutely, 100 percent false," Casoria said of Lindsey's assertion.

Casoria said he has been trying, unsuccessfully, to get in touch today with Lindsey or someone in his office. Lindsey's show normally airs at 5:30 p.m. each Wednesday and is repeated Thursday at 10 p.m. Casoria explained that TBN, as part of its contractual agreement, has the right to pre-empt a network-produced program such as Lindsey's.

It's not playing this month, Casoria said, because the network is focusing on Christmas programming. In an interview with WND, however, Lindsey said he was told specifically, through the TBN "chain of command," that his program was being dropped indefinitely, at least through December, because he was "Arab bashing." An evaluation of the program's future is to be made in January, according to Lindsey.

He said that after recording this week's program Tuesday afternoon, he was told the show was canceled because of the script. Lindsey wrote in his website letter that this week's program "addressed the tremendous political upheaval in Israel ­ including the toppling of the government ­ in the wake of the Gaza withdrawals. It warned about the peril the U.S. faces if we pull out of Iraq and leave the perception that radical Islamic terrorists defeated the world's only superpower."

Lindsey said the program included an exclusive interview with former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem. "The feeling must be that honestly reporting news on current issues concerning radical Islam is thwarting evangelism to Muslims at large, particularly Palestinians," Lindsey said in his website message. "I personally believe that both Christian Palestinians and moderate Muslims ­ who are being intimidated and persecuted by the radicals ­ actually welcome honest reporting on the situation."

Lindsey, author of the 1970s best-seller "The Late Great Planet Earth," said he understands how there will be "disagreements about style and aesthetics in programming. But I can't understand how any Christian that is aware of the dangers radical Islam poses to our nation, Christians worldwide and the nation of Israel can issue a mandate to soft-pedal the truth about it."

Lindsey said he still "deeply" loves TBN, noting he's been involved with the network from its beginning, three decades ago. He asked supporters to pray for himself and for the "decision makers at TBN." "This could be a disastrous turn in their ministry," Lindsey said.

http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=47678

I want to thank all of you for your gracious support last week. I did not ask anyone to call or email TBN. But it appears that God led many of you to do so. For that wonderful gesture of support, I thank you in Jesus¹ Name.

The Offending 'Anti-Muslim' TV Script

Oracle Commentaries 12/4/2005 - Many have emailed me and requested to see the script for last week¹s program that was rejected by the TBN Program Department as being too anti-Muslim and put ³Arabs in a bad light.²

(Incidentally, my best friend in this unfortunate situation has been an Arab ­ Joe Farah, founder of WorldNetDaily)

The following is the exact script, word for word, that TBN used as the reason for dropping the program.

You be the judge as to whether this indeed was too anti-Muslim:

Good evening. If you¹ve been watching the news over the last few days, you know that the past week has brought almost unprecedented political turmoil to the nation of Israel. And all of it a direct result of Israel¹s recent pull-out from the Gaza Strip. The fallout from the withdrawal has actually toppled the Israeli government.

The good news is that Israel is a strong democracy and can withstand this kind of turmoil. The bad news is that Israel is having to endure this kind of turmoil in the first place. I believe that Israel¹s hopes have been tragically founded on a failed policy of appeasement. This policy of land-for-peace has led and will continue to lead her to greater dismay and grief. A few days ago, I visited with former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about this very subject. Later in today¹s program, you¹ll see what he had to say. But first, let¹s set the stage.

{TURN TO CAMERA 2}
Many crises have developed in Israel in the aftermath of the Gaza pull-out.

First and foremost, the terrorist organizations led by Hamas have claimed it as a great victory of their Jihad. This has enabled them to establish de-facto control over Gaza.
Second, when the Israelis turned over the Rafah checkpoint on the border between Gaza and Egypt, the terrorists flooded in with new and more lethal weapons. Among them were anti-tank missiles and SAM ­ or surface to air ­ missiles. The Egyptian soldiers who were supposed to prevent such things simply turned their heads.
Third, intelligence shows that Al-Qaeda has moved into the Sinai Peninsula in a big way. The terrorist organization immediately took advantage of the lack of an Israeli presence at the Sinai entrance to Gaza and the area south of that border. They have developed strongholds in some formidable terrain that makes combating them extremely difficult.
Fourth, Prime Minister Ariel Sharon suffered a crisis of confidence in the parliament that has caused him to leave the party he founded ­ the Likud ­ and form a new political party ­ Kadima. He asked Israel¹s President to disband the Knesset and call an early election. Sharon¹s new party is said to be more centrist than the hawkish Likud or the dovish Labor. Close associates say that by forming a new political base and asking for an electoral mandate from Israeli voters, Sharon is seeking greater freedom to finalize a deal with the Palestinians. Following the dictates of the Road Map to Peace, he is apparently prepared to offer the Palestinians independence in return for security. Prime Minister Sharon ­ nicknamed The Bulldozer ­ is so determined to see his plan through that Israel Today reports he is even considering proposing fundamental structural changes in the government that will limit the power of political parties. By the way, the Labor Party ­ which is the minority member of the current government ­ ousted its longtime leader Nobel Peace Prize winner Shimon Peres, and replaced him with a trade union organizer, Amir Peretz.
Fifth, though Sharon still enjoys a lead in the popularity polls, Peretz of the liberal Labor party and Netanyahu, the new leader of the abandoned Likud party are gaining ground. Benjamin Netanyahu appears to have a very good chance of becoming Sharon¹s successor as Prime Minister. His keen understanding of the terrorist threat and how they gain power has attracted new converts to his bid for the Prime Ministership. Also, the average Israeli is beginning to realize that his predictions of the consequences of the Oslo Accords have all come true.
Sixth, the European Union has stepped into the Road Map to Peace process in a big way. It is blatantly anti-Israel and is causing even greater insecurity for the Israelis. In a deal brokered by US Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice, the EU is now Œsupervising¹ the all-important Rafah checkpoint. Though the EU forces are supposed to be neutral enforcers, evidence shows that they are anything but neutral. Furthermore the EU has expressed its Œneutrality¹ by preparing a preliminary report for adoption that will refuse to any longer recognize Jerusalem as the united capital of Israel. It instead refers to the annexed Israeli settlements of East Jerusalem as ³illegal settlements.² The growing influence of the EU in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has great prophetic implications. Prophecy demands that the coming revised Roman Empire that will arise from the European Union will play a key role in Œresolving the conflict.¹ But it will only be a psuedo-peace that will ultimately lead to Armageddon.

{TURN TO CAMERA 3}

All these developments have created a crisis of confidence in the Israeli people. During my recent trip to Israel, I detected ­ for the first time ­ a genuine fear among average Israelis. The one voice that showed strength and offered a detailed plan for getting Israel out of its dangerous position is that of Benjamin Netanyahu. In my opinion, he is the one person who can lead Israel out of the disastrous consequences of the Oslo Accords.

{TURN TO CAMERA 2}
In the United States the calls for an immediate withdrawal from Iraq are growing despite the recent 403 to 3 vote in the Congress against it. I fear America is falling victim to the same ³Oslo Illusion² that has cost Israel so dearly over the past decade. The ŒOslo Illusion¹ has thus far robbed Israel of most of its hard-won territories along the West Bank and Gaza. It has de-facto reduced Israel¹s ability to defend itself from invasion. Radicals who have sworn they will destroy Israel are now filling the West Bank and Gaza strip. They have terrorized even their fellow Palestinians into submission. On the fantastic tour I just led to Israel, I witnessed first-hand the dramatic changes that have taken place in the four years since I was last there. Israel is no longer the same place. Even to enter Bethlehem, we had to replace our Israeli guides with Palestinian guides. It was like traveling to an alien country. Most of the Christian Palestinians of Bethlehem have been driven away by the radical Muslims. One of the most thoughtful voices regarding the war America is now waging is former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. In the months leading up to the conclusion of the Oslo Accords, Netanyahu predicted that the Oslo Agreement was really just part of Yasser Arafat¹s Phased Plan for the Destruction of Israel. Prior to the White House signing ceremony in September of 1993, Netanyahu publicly identified the three elements to Arafat¹s Phased Plan.

ONE - To gain territory and establish an independent combatant national authority.

TWO - To use that land as a base of operations for the continued war against Israel, and

THREE - To provoke an all-out war between Israel and the Arab world to finish off what is left of the Jewish State.

Netanyahu¹s predictions are proving to be absolutely on the mark. The more territory Israel conceded, the more the terrorists demanded. And when they obtained all they could by negotiation, they launched the current intifada. They continue to demand that Israel give them territory without requiring them to fulfill their most basic promise ­ to renounce terrorism and disarm the terrorists.

The former Prime Minister noted that, to terrorists, the perception of victory is more important than victory itself. Any and every concession is used by the radicals as proof that terrorism works and is evidence of Allah¹s blessing on the jihad.

That gives them power over the non-radical Muslims who would just like to be able to work and feed their families. Earlier this year, US Senator Dick Durbin stood in the well of the Senate and compared American military forces to Nazis. He accused the United States of torturing prisoners at Guantanamo by depriving them of sleep and playing loud music to them in hot or cold rooms. To an American audience accustomed to creature comforts, that sounds kind of like Œtorture¹.

But the word Œtorture¹ has only one meaning in the Middle East. And it is too gruesome for the typical American mind to fathom. Durbin¹s comments provided a propaganda windfall for terrorist recruiters. They have endlessly repeated this information on al-Jazeera and throughout the Arab world. For a US Senator to say, ³US Forces Torture Prisoners² was all they needed.

A few days ago, Representative John Murtha called on the US to immediately withdraw from Iraq. He said the war with al-Qaeda was Œunwinnable² and that American forces ³have done all that they could do.² The terrorist insurgents THOUGHT they were losing. They were hiding in caves. They were always on the move, one step ahead of certain death. They even feared to use their cell phones. They dressed in women¹s clothing to avoid detection. Then Congressman Murtha¹s words gave al-Qaeda¹s forces a Œsecond wind.¹

Now it¹s reasonable for them to think that they ARE winning ­ not by actual military victories, but by propaganda. After all, a US Congressman confirmed it. Now they have renewed confidence. The reason Œdefeatism¹ was such a dirty word during World War Two was because people realized that losing the war meant jackboots stomping down Pennsylvania Avenue. Those advocating defeat now are clueless to the nature of the threat facing the Western world and our nation in particular.

Our very existence is at stake in this war. Abandoning Iraq would so reward the terrorist enemy that there would be no stopping them. It would send a signal that the world¹s only superpower was defeated by the superior faith and determination of Allah¹s forces. It would encourage millions to join the winning side while there is still time. It would unleash an avalanche of attacks against the US homeland.

{TURN TO CAMERA 3}

Don¹t take just my word for it. I recently discussed these issues with Benjamin Netanyahu in an interview in Jerusalem. Here is part of what he told me.

INSERT EXCLUSIVE ³BENJAMIN NETANYAHU² INTERVIEW (15:30 minutes)

Ad-Lib closing points,

1> It is critical for Christians to pray for Israel and its leadership.
2> Pray for God¹s will in upcoming elections.
3> Look at what¹s happening in light of prophecy and know that time is growing short.
4> Determine to share the Gospel with family and friends. There¹s a sense of urgency.
5> If you¹ve never committed your life to Christ, now is the time. Here¹s how.
6> See you next week, God willing.

Whether the IIB program will actually be put back on air in January remains to be seen. But this whole incident has really proven the promise of Romans 8:28, ³And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.² As a result of all of this, a number of new opportunities to broadcast this type of news show have been offered me.

The one problem that I have had is that I never had enough support financially to build a modest studio to videotape the program so as to take advantage of these opportunities. Many have offered to help.

If God leads you to help, Please send you tax-deductible donation to Hal Lindsey Media Ministries at 73182 Loma Vista Lane, Palm Desert, CA 92260. Thanks for all of your prayers. God bless you all.
http://www.hallindseyoracle.com/articles.asp?ArticleID=12146Hal Lindsey

URGENT PERSONAL MESSAGE from Hal: TBN Suspends IIB

Oracle Commentaries 11/30/2005 - While on my recent thrilling tour to Israel, I received a distinct warning from the Lord. This warning came at just the time the Lord was making me fully aware of the exponential increase in outreach my International Intelligence Briefing program on TBN has experienced in just this year.

Emails from all over the world continuously inform me of the people who regularly watch the IIB program. They share how many of their friends came to faith in Christ as a result of watching it. Several shared how they gather a group each week in their homes to watch the IIB program. Two different missionaries in Kenya said that they did this. Both reported that a number of young people have accepted Christ in these sessions.

Tourists, not only on my tour but also on many other tours in Israel, repeatedly stopped me to say that God has blessed them through IIB. He has used the program to make them aware of the certainty of prophecy and the soon coming of Christ. It has helped them to understand the complex perils that face our world today. Many Jews both in this and other countries also watch the program regularly.

I am continually stopped wherever I go by people who tell me the same things. And many who are not Christians (yet) watch the IIB show regularly. They say that they find the news reports to be unique and eye-opening by revealing information that other news sources either choose not to report ­ or are afraid to report.

It was in this light that God prompted me while in Jerusalem that Satan was going to attack my IIB ministry and me personally. I shared this with my wife and related my past experiences with Satan¹s attacks at just the time God has used me most. So we prepared for spiritual warfare.

This warning proved to be accurate immediately after my return to the US. The International Intelligence Briefing has been removed from the air on TBN for the entire month of December (and perhaps never to be broadcast again?). Some at the network apparently feel that my message is too pro-Israel and too anti-Muslim. This is confusing to me because my message is the same as it has been for the entire twelve years of presenting the IIB program. It has not changed one iota.

The program this week addressed the tremendous political upheaval in Israel ­ including the toppling of the government ­ in the wake of the Gaza withdrawals. It warned about the peril the US faces if we pull out of Iraq and leave the perception that radical Islamic terrorists defeated the worlds only superpower.. A unique and dynamic exclusive interview that I was fortunate enough to conduct with Binyamin Netanyahu while in Jerusalem was also rejected from being aired on this week¹s show.

The feeling must be that honestly reporting news on current issues concerning radical Islam is thwarting evangelism to Muslims at large, particularly Palestinians. I personally believe that both Christian Palestinians and moderate Muslims ­ who are being intimidated and persecuted by the radicals ­ actually welcome honest reporting on the situation.

The question I am compelled to ask is, ³If we don¹t tell the world the truth, then who will?² The government won¹t. The mainstream media won¹t. Foreign powers won¹t. Al-Jazeera won¹t. Of course, there can and will always be disagreements about style and aesthetics in programming. But I can¹t understand how any Christian that is aware of the dangers radical Islam poses to our nation, Christians worldwide and the nation of Israel can issue a mandate to soft-pedal the truth about it.

Not only do Christians need to hear the truth, but also nations and their leaders need to hear. Young people who are being seduced by our liberal anti-God Universities and the media into believing lies need to hear the unvarnished truth. The prevailing ignorance about Fundamental Islam also affects our ability to resist Satan¹s attacks and our ability to effectively share Christ with those who are deceived by Islam. Our ability to intercede wisely for our nation, our families and Israel are all based on our access to accurate information. And that¹s the kind of information I have conscientiously and prayerfully sought to disseminate through the Holy Spirit¹s power over the International Intelligence Briefing for the past twelve years.

As the Bible predicted would happen in the days just before Christ¹s return, Israel is hated by almost the entire world. I believe there never has been a time when Christians need to support Israel¹s right to exist within secure borders more than now. God has vowed, ³He will bless those who bless Israel and curse those who curse her.² Not standing with Israel against her avid enemies today is like being silent when the NAZIS took the Jews and exterminated them in their death camps. This I cannot and will not do.

This concern has been at the center of my message from the beginning of my prophetic ministry 47 years ago. Israel is God¹s timepiece. If you want to know what time it is on God¹s prophetic clock, watch what He is doing with Israel. The Bible¹s prophetic scenario indicates that Israel is near its date with destiny. God also warns the nations surrounding Israel that they are going to be catastrophically judged for seeking to thwart His predicted will to restore Israel to its ancient homeland that was once and for all given to them by His Divine oath.

Ezekiel directly predicted the situation we see in the Land of Israel today. And he warned the Œsurrounding nations¹, which are all Muslim today. This is what he predicted, ³Therefore thus says the Lord God, ŒSurely in the fire of My jealousy I have spoken against the rest of the nations, and against all Edom (Arab people), who appropriated My land for themselves as a possession with wholehearted joy and with scorn of soul, to drive it out for a prey. Therefore prophesy concerning the land of Israel and say to the mountains and to the hills, to the ravines and to the valleys, ŒThus says the Lord God, Behold, I have spoken in My jealousy and in My wrath because you have endured the insults of the nations.¹ Therefore thus says the Lord God, ŒI have sworn that surely the nations which are around you will themselves endure their insults. But you, O mountains of Israel, you will put forth your branches and bear your fruit for My people Israel; for they will soon come.¹² (Ezekiel 36:5-8 NAS) Israel has come home and the desolate land has responded to them with miraculous fertility. Now the surrounding Muslim nations are seeking to cast them out again. All this is being fulfilled before our eyes.

Islam stands in direct defiance of God¹s predicted purpose. The Koran declares that the Jews added prophetic passages like the one above and they are therefore false. But if they are false, why are they so accurately being fulfilled? Even many Arab Christians do not want to accept these clear Biblical statements. The fact that they have been in the Holy Land for a few centuries as usurpers does not annul the irrevocable title deed God gave to the descendants of Abraham Isaac and Jacob.

It is for this reason I have so adamantly continued to explain prophecy and expose current Muslim schemes to destroy the nation of Israel. With Martin Luther, I feel compelled to say that it is here I stand. God help me, I cannot do otherwise than to fulfill His Divine calling. The Muslims who reject God¹s sovereign purposes with Israel wouldn¹t believe the Gospel anyway.

Make no mistake; I deeply love the Trinity Broadcasting Network. I have been intimately involved with this incredible worldwide ministry for over three decades. Actually from its very beginning. More than most, I know and appreciate the tremendous sacrifices its founders made to build it. I deeply appreciate the platform TBN has given me in years past. I honestly believe there are few organizations in operation today that can play as great a role in the end-time harvest as TBN. I truly believe TBN¹s greatest days could be yet to come.

So in this hour of crisis, I need your prayers and your support. I live by faith. I believe that those of you who have been blessed by my ministry will continue to invest in my calling and make it possible for me continue to spread this desperately needed prophetic warning that very few are proclaiming. The decision makers at TBN also need your prayers. This could be a disastrous turn in their ministry. God will not be mocked in the things that He makes clear are precious to Him.

God bless you and reward you for your prayers and faithful support.

Hal Lindsey

http://www.hallindseyoracle.com/articles.asp?ArticleID=12130

This is the promise the Lord directed me to claim:
Œ³No weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and this is their vindication from me,¹ declares the LORD.² (Isaiah 54:17 NIV) Combat faith is now on.