To all the Doves

As a Canadian, and a Conservative) I have seen Prime Minister Harper compromise on many of his values, and also catch "Ottawa Disease" where ideals once held, get tossed aside for personal gain. I can't judge the him; that is The Lord's work alone.  I won't get in to Canadian politics, but Steven Harper is (was???) a very devout Christian.   The Prime Minister belongs to the Christian and Missionary Alliance, an evangelical Protestant church prevalent throughout Western Canada. Where at one time Stephen Harper was very vocal about his faith, he has grown strangely quiet. 

In what he said, "arming the opposition" does hold a kernel of truth, for what good has ever come from more war?  However, we cannot sit and do nothing.  Looking at his comments as a whole, there seems to be nothing more than political double speak that can be twisted in whatever direction is needed in the days, weeks, and months ahead. Like a true politician he is keeping his options open.

What we do know is that Israel has a right to defend itself.  Hezballah has entered the game.  Russia is delivering interceptor missiles to Syria, and has stated that they will not tolerate an Israeli strike on the weapons. And last, but certainly the key point is that it is a waiting game to see whether Israel or Syria strikes.  It is not a matter of "if" but rather "when".

War is at the door.  One tactical nuke can reduce Damascus to a "ruinous heap" in a matter of seconds. Russia will then be drawn in, and all we can do is pray.  Perhaps The Trumpet will sound in the twinkling of an eye before the first nuclear weapon explodes.

Blessed be the Name of Jesus Christ, our Saviour, and our Blessed Hope!

Robert G.
http://apostolictradition.org/

NEW YORK (AP) - Canada's prime minister Stephen Harper expressed dismay Thursday at the growing lack of support for Israel across the world and criticized international leaders for failing to back the Jewish state.

• "There's nothing more shortsighted in Western capitals in our time than the softening of support we've seen for Israel around the globe," he said, calling the country "the one stable, democratic ally in this part of the world."

Speaking during a visit to New York City, Harper also touched on Syria as he urged "extraordinary caution" on the idea of arming the opposition.

• "We should not fool ourselves about what's happening in Syria," he said, saying there is "brutality and extremism on both sides."

"To start talking about arming unnamed people whose objectives we don't understand, I think, is extremely risky," Harper said.

 http://www.timesofisrael.com/canada-pm-slams-world-leaders-for-not-supporting-israel/