2016 was an exciting year,
politically, for the UK with the unexpected Brexit vote and it ended with an
all-time political shocker; Donald Trump was elected President of The United
States. I have seen leaders come and go but have never before witnessed the
strength of hatred toward a politician as I have in the last recent days. It
seemed to reach its summit during the world-wide ‘Women’s Marches’ the day
following Trumps inauguration. Whilst Donald Trump was in church praying for
divine help and wisdom millions were on the streets waving banners. Captions
were personal ‘Not my president,’ ‘Dump Trump,’ ‘Hate Trump, ’and emotive with captions
such as ‘abortion on demand & without apology’ & ‘don’t mess with my
reproductive rights.’ Scenes unfolded that were more reminiscent of demonstrations
on the streets of Gazza or Iran. I was
waiting for the voice of wisdom to speak out against the hysterical scenes that
were being played out before the world’s eyes. The women’s marches showed forth
an ugliness of humanity that has left many shocked, dismayed or even bewildered.
The demonization of any
individual or people is abhorrent. I remember my visit to the holocaust museum
in Jerusalem where I saw slogans, pamphlets and propaganda demonizing the
Jewish people. This atmosphere paved the way for their murder. Donald Trump it
would seem is fair game but I can’t help feeling a sense of unease. Trump is daring
to go where other men have feared to tread, abortion, immigration, Israel and
the Palestinians, all areas he is impacting. Trump is keeping his promises to those
who elected him but stirring up those who didn’t. Any president who dares to
take a stand on these political hot potatoes as Trump has should be at least
admired for his courage.
During Trump’s campaign my overwhelming
feeling was the strength of a Judgmental spiritual at work. It cannot be denied that Donald Trump has made
mistakes, doing and saying the wrong thing, but hey who hasn’t! Jesus
instructed his listeners “Why do you see the speck in your brother's eye but
fail to notice the beam in your own eye?” Luke 6:41. I have heard people repeat
parrot fashion how ‘Trump is the most dangerous man in the world.’ But I feel
far more dangerous is the refusal of the losing side to democratically and graciously
accept that Donald Trump is in The Whitehouse.
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