I look at our situation here in the US and then I look at Egypt and I literally thank God that I am not a Christian there. We have many problems here, but we don’t have an Islamist government passing an Islamist Constitution that will lead to the oppression and deaths of our Christian population.

Pray for the Christian population there, especially the ones unwilling to leave their homeland because I’m afraid that it’s about to get even uglier for them than it already has been throughout this revolution:

YNET NEWS – Islamists approved a draft constitution for Egypt early Friday without the participation of liberal and Christian members, seeking to pre-empt a court ruling that could dissolve their panel with a rushed, marathon vote that further inflames the clash between the opposition and President Mohammed Morsi.

The move advanced a charter with an Islamist bent that rights experts say could give Muslim clerics oversight over legislation and bring restrictions on freedom of speech, women’s rights and other liberties.

The draft must now be put to a nationwide referendum within 30 days. Morsi said Thursday it will be held “soon.”

The Islamist-dominated assembly that has been working on the constitution for months raced to pass it, voting article by article on the draft’s more than 230 articles for more than 16 hours. The lack of inclusion was on display in the nationally televised gathering: Of the 85 members in attendance, there was not a single Christian and only four women, all Islamists. Many of the men wore beards, the hallmark of Muslim conservatives.

For weeks, liberal, secular and Christian members, already a minority on the 100-member panel, have been withdrawing to protest what they call the Islamists’ hijacking of the process.

“This constitution represents the diversity of the Egyptian people. All Egyptians, male and female, will find themselves in this constitution,” Essam el-Erian, a representative of the Muslim Brotherhood, declared to the assembly after the last articles were passed just after sunrise Friday.

“We will implement the work of this constitution to hold in high esteem God’s law, which was only ink on paper before, and to protect freedoms that were not previously respected,” he said.

The sudden rush to finish came as the latest twist in a week-long crisis pitting Brotherhood veteran Morsi and his Islamist supporters against a mostly secular and liberal opposition and the powerful judiciary. Voting had not been expected for another two months. But the assembly abruptly moved it up in order to pass the draft before Egypt’s Supreme Constitutional Court rules on Sunday on whether to dissolve the panel.

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Myptofvu
Myptofvu

Well I can rest easy now. I was worried there for a moment that there would be an end to FGM (female genital mutilation) but now that the Islamists are in charge there is no chance of that happening. And as an added bonus [Let the Honor Killings begin] !! Sharia Law is great!! And don't forget the young girls who were locked in a burning building because they were not dressed appropriately for being out in public. A sudden fire is no excuse for running out of a burning building without being covered up first. Obama and Hilary must be so proud of what they have helped to create here.

deeme
deeme

You know I think a prefer the upfront we are rewriting the Constitution method, as opposed to rendering it deceased and Hiring people who's one job is to uphold it, AKA the Supreme Court ,whom half of don't believe in it..I prefer upfront, to sneaky and shady lawyers ...finding their way around the law of the land..

At the same time I feel for these people who truly wanted democracy and got this..beware every country including our own ..

MiketheMarine
MiketheMarine

I predict that within 10 years you will see a new American policy in place that includes the term "Crusade.". We are doomed to repeat history, I fear. Beginning with the Civil War II, followed by the completion of the Crusades.

colliemum
colliemum

Nothing wrong with a Crusade Mk II - it's only the Left who hates that word, because their muslim puppet masters tell them so.

MiketheMarine
MiketheMarine

Those puppets will be targets too. The planet is over populated, anyway.

SilentTexan
SilentTexan

wow, this has got to be a world record of a new revolution that wanted to change back after they didn't like what we saw. Wish we did the same....

Wolfie
Wolfie

WHAT A SHOCK!!! Be still my beating heart! I need a drink after reading that article! :-)

MiketheMarine
MiketheMarine

Not me, I need a plane ticket and a Barrett.

MiketheMarine
MiketheMarine

My Scoop family knows, or, at least, suspects that THEY don't want what we're prepared to do for the safety and love of our family, friends, property and rights. They had best start getting nervous. I just don't believe they are that smart, sadly.

Wolfie
Wolfie

Ahaha! That's the Marine spirit we know and love!

Rshill7
Rshill7

Break out the burkhas kids....your epidermis is showing. Out of the heat and into the fire.

Do you miss Mubarak yet? I do. So does Israel.

AmericanborninCanada
AmericanborninCanada

The best comment I've seen so far today mybear, and I've seen a bunch of great ones. This one says it loudest.

SilentTexan
SilentTexan

Don't hold your breath scoop. what happens over in Egypt, can happen over here, especially when you have such a motivated guy like Zero. Now, that he found his new toy, "Executive Order" what's to stop him from having an Islamic/Sharia constitution as well? Maybe Israel needs to save US this time!

MiketheMarine
MiketheMarine

What's to stop him? Us. The crazy, armed American with his Bible and Guns. This is our country, dammit. We do not HAVE to take this garbage. Did our Founding Fathers not comment on the probability of the citizens having to whip some government butt and get back to our roots? They seem to have been clairvoyant, no?

Marridge
Marridge

I predict the day after his inauguration he will come after us (armed) Christians. This boy is not going to waste one minute trying to establish a caliphate that includes the US. He is in a hurry. He won't wait until the end of his term. However first things first, which is disarm the populace because armed people are a pain in the a** when you are trying to ram your will through.

MiketheMarine
MiketheMarine

Never going to happen. I will not be disarmed. Not without a fight.

SilentTexan
SilentTexan

Spoken like a true warrior. I LOVE IT! :-)

MiketheMarine
MiketheMarine

It's just a matter of time. What they fail to realize is that our side has morals and ethics and will take no pleasure in the killing if it comes to that. The only reason they are still "talking" about how to fix the problems is we believe in giving them an honest opportunity to wake the fkuc up. But the clock is ticking......

AmericanborninCanada
AmericanborninCanada

There's my warrior! Tex is on our side tho. lol. :-) I love your fightin' spirit myMarine.

MiketheMarine
MiketheMarine

Hooorah !!! Time to get serious and wake up some inhead electees. Just a matter of time before we are forced to unleash the dogs of war.

sjmom
sjmom

Ever notice how Satan will rush to get things done. This is why I don't believe the hype of the "fiscal cliff". Just another hurry up to make a mistake. The Egyptian constitution will prove this point and as the world bewails what happens there they can look to themselves at what they and Obama could have but refused to stop.

Obama is as complicit as Morsi and I have no other option after the Brotherhood has been a regular visitor to the WH to believe this administration is in cahoots with them trying to establish the Caliphate.

Marridge
Marridge

Everyone please read "The False Prophet" by Ellis Skolfield. It is freely available and downloadable at ellisskolfield.com. This is not a fiction book but a chilling theory backed up by bible prophecy verses that islam is indeed the endgame.

colliemum
colliemum

... trying to establish the caliphate - and eradicating Israel and all Jews who live there.

Then they'll demand Al Andalus back: good-bye, Spain, and finally have their moon-god sign on a flag on St Peter in Rome.

We warned them. They didn't listen.

Wolfie
Wolfie

"But woe to the earth and the sea, because the devil has gone down to you! He is filled with fury, because he knows that his time is short." - Rev. 12:12

He simply must act with all haste.

Rshill7
Rshill7

On the 28th there was a giant sinkhole in Ohio. In the last week there was another one in Louisiana. This could trigger "earthquakes in diverse places", including Michigan where me and my family are.

On the 20th there was a fairly mild quake in Illinois.

Stay spiritually prepared, at least. Physically prepared if possible. Prophecy is on the march. That prophecy spoken by Christ himself.

MeanGreenBeret
MeanGreenBeret

I'll leave you in good hands here with Mike and Wolfie.Ciao

MeanGreenBeret
MeanGreenBeret

I have to go back to work.Early lunch break. I'll talk to you later.

AmericanborninCanada
AmericanborninCanada

For some reason the reply isn't showing down below. You guys made my day. I needed that. Thank you. :-)

MeanGreenBeret
MeanGreenBeret

I would arm wrestle with that Marine for you but he has an unfair advantage with a broken wrist right now. I am not the type to kick a man when he's down.Especially a MARINE.

Wolfie
Wolfie

That's a great statement... In that case, I accept your salute! Sir, you are a Patriot and it's a pleasure to know you!

MiketheMarine
MiketheMarine

Wrong, Brother. You guys are the reason that we guys are willing to do what we do.

MeanGreenBeret
MeanGreenBeret

Well you did notice what uniform she chose to wear right?

Wolfie
Wolfie

Thank you for the thougth, But I don't deserve it, you and all who served in the armed forces do. :-)

MiketheMarine
MiketheMarine

I thought she looked hot in her Dress Blues, Corps style. LOL

MeanGreenBeret
MeanGreenBeret

You have an honorary uniform already Duckie. Don't ever take it off.

Wolfie
Wolfie

If things turn out the way I hope, I'll be the first in line to Salute you! Heck...Why wait! SALUTE! Thank you again Marine for your service to this great nation!

MiketheMarine
MiketheMarine

Yep, me too. According to the Marine's Hymn, I will be in uniform again, guarding the Streets of Heaven. I don't fear that outcome.

Wolfie
Wolfie

I like how the story turns out! :-)

MiketheMarine
MiketheMarine

I'm glad The Lord likes me because I agree with you. Things seem, somehow, a bit spooky and seem to be following a book within a book. Revelations, and you know the larger book, I'm quite sure.