A Modern Woman's Perspective On The Kingdom of God on Earth


November 13, 2014

Our National Cathedral Embraces Idolatry

     I'm just going to admit it.  This post is not in the least bit politically correct, nor do I wish it to be. When it comes to offending God, this institution is setting new records.  But, sadly, I think it is just a barometer for how far this nation and our society have wandered astray.  But it wasn't always that way.
     The Washington Cathedral, (or if you wish to call it by its formal name, The Cathedral Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul in the City and Diocese of Washington) has historical significance for this country.  When the architectural plans for our nation's capitol were being laid out in 1792, Pierre L'Enfant's "Plan of the Federal City" set aside land for a "great church for national purposes".  It then took 100 years for Congress to grant a charter to establish the church.  It has a long history of hosting national events that embody the American experience, including the state funerals for three American Presidents (Eisenhower, Reagan, and Ford); Memorial services for other Presidents and Heads of State (Nelson Mandela, for instance); a Memorial Service for Martin Luther King, Jr., and one for the victims of the 9/11 attacks.
     It has been a religious institution that supported our heart and soul during trying and emotional times.  Congress has officially designated the Washington Cathedral as the "National House of Prayer".  To that point, during World War II, monthly services were held there "on behalf of a united people in a time of emergency". Before and since, the building has hosted other major events, both religious and secular, that have drawn the attention of the American people.
     And now our attention is drawn there again, but because of a different kind of "emergency".  CBN News disclosed that "The Washington National Cathedral will be hosting a Muslim prayer service for the first time on Friday."  One of the planner's of the event, South African Ambassador to the United States Ebrahim Rasool, who is a Muslim, called the service "a dramatic moment in the world and in Muslim-Christian relations."  A spokesman from a DC-area mosque is quoted as saying, "We want the world to see the Christian community is partnering with us and is supporting our religious freedom in the same way we are calling for religious freedom for all minorities in Muslim countries. Let this be a lesson to the world."  Furthermore, the planners of this Muslim prayer service are calling it a "powerful symbolic gesture."  (Just take a look at some of the co-sponsors of the event:  The Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR), and the Islamic Society of North America; that should put it all in perspective).
     Just let the words of those quotes come together in your mind; let the implied significance of them begin to take shape.  From just a national perspective, these words are chilling.  It truly is a "dramatic moment" as the radical Muslim world, who wishes to annihilate us, sees us opening the doors of one of our nation's holiest worship sites to their religion.  I have a feeling that the Christian community "partnering with them" is viewed as acquiescence, or more likely, concession and submission.
     Is there any reliable witness that can attest to "religious freedoms for minorities in Muslim countries"?  I don't see it!  And I can't help but sense a more ominous tone in the admonition to "Let this be a lesson to the world."  The only thing I am in agreement with is, is that this event is truly "a powerful symbolic gesture."
     It is not enough that this event may leave radical jihadists with an understanding that they have "conquered" our faith; I tremble at the impression it gives our God.  This National "House of Prayer", is more than a church; it was dedicated to "a nation built on the rock of religious faith, a nation we celebrate as "one nation under God," a nation whose founding President, George Washington, said: "No people can be bound to acknowledge and adore the invisible hand which conducts the affairs of men more than the people of the United States."  Yet this National House of God has been compromised by the idolatry of man.
     Not only will another god be worshipped in YHVH's House, but same-sex weddings can now be performed at Washington National Cathedral.  But that's not all ... during a 9/11 ceremony and "Concert for Hope" at the Cathedral in 2011, Christian representatives were not invited; but a Hindu priest, a Buddhist nun, and a Muslim imam were part of the event.
     The actions of our National Cathedral have clearly shown that, as a nation, we have become friends to the world; and we view Him as our enemy.  We have decided to make choices that go against what our God demands, namely "to have no other gods before Him."  He makes it very clear that it is to Him, and Him alone, that we are to bow in worship.  And to worship another god in His House is especially insulting!
     How can we, as a nation and a people, expect His continued blessings when we bow down at the altar of "political correctness" and "equality"?  There is no equal to our God!  But maybe I already know the answer ... there is a part of our society that rejects Him and refuses to seek His favor.  They have no need for Him, choosing to elevate their own foolish "wisdom" over His Omniscience.  How much longer will He tolerate our rebellion, our self-worship, and our impudent pride?  These characteristics are all manifested in our biggest sin ... Unbelief.  We have robbed God of His position as our Sovereign Lord, and offered our worship to idols.  And now the National House of Prayer has become a den of iniquity; we will soon see what a Jealous God He is!

Matthew 21:13   "He said to them, The Scripture says, My house shall be called a house of prayer; but you have made it a den of robbers." 

9 comments:

  1. This is a very sad time for true Christians, in a way. I have not considered the Roman Catholics true Christians since I studied their religion some years ago. As a matter of fact they themselves never called themselves Christians until recent times, somewhere around the nineteen fifties. I wouldn't be that surprised for a religion that was birthed by the marriage of "christianity" and paganism, to embrace other religions. This is not the first time they have done this. In fact, it seems the only religion they cannot fully embrace is Christianity. They have their own version of Gods ten commandments in which, I believe, does not contain the first commandment of God. I remember Jesus saying not to change one dot, or tittle...

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    1. Although it is the Episcopal Church which is involved with this event, all denominations are, in reality, descendants of the Catholic Church. Every Church should be mindful of having their "lamp stand" removed because of idolatry and false teachings.

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  2. Sid Roth 11/9/14 Watch John Shorey guest. His books are on Kindle for about $17 for the two (about 300 pages total).

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  3. Belle, Don't forget that those "religion of peacers" claim ownership of a facility when they step foot in it. The ecumenical loving Catholics don't realize in the crazy Muslim mind their church switched ownership. Wake up Catholics! your graven image leadership in Rome is taking you and your church straight to hell!

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    1. Dont you get it that the 'National Cathedral' is an Episcopalian joint, and is not and never has been a Catholic joint? Catholics do need to wake up but this is an issue of you Protestants falling asleep. Stop looking for the opportunity to bash Catholics and look around.

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  4. Bingo Anonymous! And a great big ol ditto.

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  5. We think too much alike :) This event accurately measures the symptoms of our diseased mainstream Church here in the United States, one that continues to absorb its self-concocted form of chemotherapy. We see Israel commit the same mistake over and over in Scripture, compromising God's boundaries for the gods and idols of her enemies. How will God chasten the American Church and judge its Nation?

    Thank you for all you're doing.

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  6. Wasn't this was the church that experienced damage from an earthquake a few years ago? I wonder if the earthquake was after one of the events Belle describes above? Certainly it was a precursor to what took place last Friday. I remember that earthquake. I live in Indiana and was at work and felt our two story building shake. I went from office to office asking if anyone felt it and no one did. Then about two minutes after I asked one gal, she came running down to my office and told me that she was on a national conference call and the people on line from the east coast said they had experienced a significant earthquake and they ended the call.

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    1. Yes, the Cathedral was damaged after a 5.8 magnitude earthquake on the East Coast. Judgment will come again!

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