The election of a Muslim as First Minister of Scotland and head of its government, has come as quite a shock to the British public in general, though few would probably admit it.
Not many were even aware that Humza Yousaf was in the wings for leadership of the Scottish National Party, which has majority representation in the devolved Edinburgh parliament, set up to run its own affairs on a host of issues.
Is this a sign of increasing Islamic influence in the nation as a whole?
Undoubtedly, but there is more to it.
The UK has never been so secular – atheistic humanism is the new religion widely reflected by the mainstream media and liberal elite.
The irony, however, is that the election of a successor to Nicola Sturgeon following her recent resignation was a very close-run race. Kate Forbes, a delightful young lady who also happens to be a highly committed born-again Christian, was the front-runner until the ‘wokerati’ called her out for being a God-fearer (what could she have been thinking?) and all hell broke loose.
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Well written, Charles. Around 30 years ago I was helping to write a teaching course for witness to Muslims and also writing the prayer bulletin for those who served in the Muslim world. I was in daily contact with such missionaries. The question was being asked if one day a Muslim could ever enter politics and become an MP. It seemed to be something that was hard to believe – but the question was asked as if a revolutionary thought. Thirty years on, here we are, so what about another 30 years, or 10 or five?
-Clifford Denton
We live in a time when many things that seemed the norm have been turned upside down. The world is becoming more and more like the sages say was the problem during the second temple period was baceless hatred. And because iniquity shall abounds the love of many grow cold. Matt. 24:12
As was the case in Israel when they turned their back on Almighty God, He allowed their enemies to come in. So in the UK and in any nation, when it turns it’s back on God, He lifts his arm of protection and allows the enemy to come in.