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Former Islamic Terrorist Discusses Jihad & His Dramatic Conversion to Christianity

Former Islamic Terrorist Kamal Saleem Discusses Christian Conversion

Former terrorist Kamal Saleem

This week, CBN’s Erick Stakelbeck sat down with former Islamic terrorist Kamal Saleem to discuss his troubled past and his conversion to Christianity.

Saleem, who formerly embraced jihad, was raised in Lebanon and worked with terror leaders before renouncing his activities and turning away from a life of violence. Among those he collaborated with: the Muslim Brotherhood, Saddam Hussein, and Yasser Arafat.

Stakelbeck has more about Saleem’s intriguing story:

As a young man, he came to America with the goal of helping to destroy the country from within. Instead, he ended up becoming a Christian and leaving his old life behind, a journey he describes in his powerful book, “The Blood of Lambs.”

Today, Saleem devotes his life to warning about the Islamic jihadist threat and sharing his testimony of faith in Christ.

In a sit-down interview, Saleem discussed radical Islam and the horrific ideals he was indoctrinated to embrace by his own parents. When he was seven, he says he “became intimate” with the Muslim Brotherhood. Additionally, Saleem shared his conversion story and the events that led to his transition from Islam to Christianity.

Saleem says he remembers the Lord speaking directly to him as he first recognized the error of his ways.

“You are my warrior, you are not their warrior,” he remembers hearing God tell him.

“My Lord, my Lord I will live and die for you,” he responded to the Lord.

But God, he says, told him that dying for him was unnecessary.

Watch Saleem recap his fascinating story, below:

(H/T: CBN)

Comments (104)

  • moonbat666
    Posted on March 15, 2012 at 8:35am

    Christianity is also a man made religion. There’s no evidence that the man called Jesus ever existed.

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    • kdizzydaze
      Posted on March 15, 2012 at 8:48am

      doesn’t the argument then become, “but there is no proof he doesn’t”
      Either way, if you don’t believe, then don’t believe – if you have faith, then have faith.
      And – don’t use your version of what my beliefs are to describe what my beliefs actually are because I assure you they are vastly different.
      other than that, congratulations, you have posted probably the most respectable comment worthy of discussion from an atheist (or agnostic)

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    • RealCowboy
      Posted on March 15, 2012 at 6:44pm

      Yep ,You are a moonbat

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    • alhart89
      Posted on March 16, 2012 at 12:21pm

      Hmmmmmm That doesn’t sound like good research. They’re is actually a great deal of evidence that acknowledges the person of Christ. Apart from everything the Bible has to say, The ancient Jewish historian Josephus makes mention of Jesus as well as Qur’an. Even today Jewish people and Muslims acknowledge Jesus was a real person. The Muslims even refer to Him as the Prophet Isa

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  • US-First
    Posted on March 15, 2012 at 8:13am

    Another book salesmen. I would hope someone vets this guy before taking everything said as gospel. I’m thinking his characterization of Islam is a little too Hollywood stereotypical. Not saying there are not folks out there like the ones he attributes to all Muslims. Frankly I can’t spend my time worrying that the 15 or so Muslim friends I have are just faking me out and waiting to kill me. I think just like in any religion there are moderates as well as extremists. His conversion proves that anyone can be along that continuum between far right and far left religiously and ideologically.

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    • Locked
      Posted on March 15, 2012 at 3:09pm

      The guy might not be a complete fraud, but he’s definitely exaggerating. Here’s a fantastic review of his claims, by another Middle Eastern refugee: http://www.booksandculture.com/site/utilities/print.html?id=87522

      Here’s a good example of some criticism:
      “In The Blood of Lambs, Kamal Saleem writes, “I wanted to be like Bond.” In these pages he is Bond, James Bond, in size 6X. He gets those emphatic rivals, the PLO and the Muslim Brotherhood, both to recruit him. He recalls the intricate details of raids he carried out at age seven. Abu Jihad himself teaches him how to use an AK-47. He is shown off by Yasser Arafat as a model warrior. In Libya at age 14 he has Muammar Qaddafi gushing in gratitude. In Iraq, he waves to Saddam Hussein. He only meets one man smarter than himself, an American commander of the mujahidin at al-Qaeda, “the base,” in Afghanistan. No major war of liberation in the Arab world seems to have gone off without his expertise. He schmoozes with rich oil sheikhs in the Emirates and Saudi Arabia and makes love to the beautiful daughter of one of them in London. Even if one were disposed to give these entertaining claims the benefit of the doubt, the book’s frequent mistakes give the reader pause. The Islamic umma does not mean one world government, and it is not “coming.” The PLO was a secular organization even though Yasser Arafat prayed and quoted the Qur’an.”

      Note: none of these claims has evidence for it.

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  • dutchy
    Posted on March 15, 2012 at 7:57am

    Wonderful story, there is salvation for everyone who wants it!

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    • moonbat666
      Posted on March 15, 2012 at 8:36am

      No one has ever escaped the grave and no one ever will.

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    • From Virginia
      Posted on March 15, 2012 at 7:23pm

      @Moon – Christ did and He’s our hope of future Glory.

      Why do you think they have been trying so hard for so long to find His body – even to this very day?

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    • Anon.786
      Posted on May 15, 2012 at 4:00pm

      i agree with moonbat666 u can act all bad on this but u wont get saved for all ur sins i cn tell u tht know

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  • Ursa Minor
    Posted on March 15, 2012 at 5:25am

    Hey Foodblister……your mommy’s basement is not quite the environment in order to think critically or respect others points of view. Some advice…turn off the computer, take a bath and lay off the carbs. You’ll feel like a human being and not so much like a FAILure.

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  • usmc1063
    Posted on March 15, 2012 at 1:06am

    I met Kamal about a year ago I heard him speak and I talked with him. He is sincere. I found him to be a very open and friendly man. And even though I was openly armed he showed no fear he took a photograph with me and autographed his book. I believe that he has found his true God and lives his Christian life faithfully. There is a geniune warmpth about him as fars as I‘m concerened he’s the real deal.

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    • G-WHIZ
      Posted on March 15, 2012 at 10:34am

      I would realy love to beleive him…I still wonder…According to the coran(sp?), any and all muslims are allowed to lie 24/7 to all/any infidels…they will only tell-truth to another muslim…hummmm?

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    • Texas.7
      Posted on March 15, 2012 at 10:34am

      Praise God! There is hope for all, as we learn from Paul

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    • Elena2010
      Posted on March 15, 2012 at 12:52pm

      G-Whiz — dirty little secret is that there are more and more muslims in the Middle East becoming Christians than going the other way around. Problem is that they only have abt 18 mos or so to live before their own families kill them.

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    • one.dakine.howlie
      Posted on March 15, 2012 at 2:17pm

      Wow! If this doesn‘t fill in all the blanks and connect all the dots of EVERYTHING going on in the world I don’t know what does. This guy should be on GBTV.

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  • americanfoodblister
    Posted on March 14, 2012 at 11:45pm

    Trading one psychosis for another…nothing like invisible friends, only you can hear telling you what 2 do, and how to act…ugh …Gawd save us from your followers….

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    • americanfoodblister
      Posted on March 14, 2012 at 11:55pm

      CBN, what a joke. So funny how it tries to pretend it’s a source of objective news reporting. FAIL…

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    • Crazy Times
      Posted on March 15, 2012 at 12:04am

      Americanfoodblister < Fail.

      Go call your parents and tell them you are sorry for not seeing the truth.

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    • Hobbs57
      Posted on March 15, 2012 at 12:51am

      So Americanfoodblister, tell me how you know to good and bad ? Is your thoughts not a voice only you can hear ? How is it you had always known not to be an animal and act out in ways only to serve yourself for your own purposes of survival ? or are you one who does act out only to benefit yourself ? Have you managed to master the ways of that silent voice in your head using it to manipulate others for your own purposes ? You see, you, like many of the ignorant entilement demanding children I speak with, seem to be in such opposition to organized religion, that you have failed to recognize fiath can happen outside of it. Faith, acts of trusting in the unknown, resulting in consequences for which you have no power over. Therefore, they are more powerful than you, meaning, there is a higher power which is very much a part of your existence. Your reasoning is that since you don’t have to attach these powers to the actions of humans, that those who do are somehow fools. I assure you friend, it is only you who is the fool. No different than those of religion, I bet my last dollar you still seek purpose, just as they do, add practice a faith, no different than they. Hopefully you recognize you knowledge is limited to only what you know, resulting in a life where you continue to get what you always got, because you do what you always have done, for the reason you only know what you know. If you could live a lifetime in such a manor, you would classified as insane. I bet you don’t

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    • PaxInVeritate
      Posted on March 15, 2012 at 12:53am

      AMERICANFOODBLISTER, I am fasting and will say this prayer for you tonight along with others.
         “O My Lord Jesus Christ, I beseech You to pour down Your Holy Spirit over all of Your children. I beg You to forgive those who have hatred in their souls for You. I pray that atheists open up their hardened hearts during Your Great Mercy, and that Your children who love You can honor You with dignity to rise above all persecution.  Please fill all Your children with the gift of Your Spirit so that they can rise with courage and lead Your army into the final battle against satan, his demons and all those souls who are slaves to his false promises. AMEN.”

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    • masimo
      Posted on March 15, 2012 at 1:17am

      I feel sorry for you, making fun of the Lord is so disturbing

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    • Cesium
      Posted on March 15, 2012 at 1:24am

      @Americanfoodblister.. Nice Job getting the Crazies to come out of the wood work..

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    • Crazy Times
      Posted on March 15, 2012 at 1:46am

      @ cesium

      Ya, now go back into your hole.

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    • Crazy Times
      Posted on March 15, 2012 at 2:03am

      @ AFB and Cesium,

      it is better for you two to go back to watching Star Trek because you both don’t work in reality. Go back to your klingons.

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    • MyzPhoenyx
      Posted on March 15, 2012 at 2:25am

      0.o Don’t insult Klingons. At least most of them believe in honor. And most of them believe in the return of their savior figure, Kahless, as well. So, there really is no comparison between people that have no faith in anything but themselves and who occupy themselves by being as nasty as they can to people that don’t believe what they do, and a race of warriors ( pretend as they may be ) that actually do have some form of spiritual compass.

      Sorry… I warned people that I was a nerd, living in a nerd’s world. :P

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    • CARS60
      Posted on March 15, 2012 at 6:46am

      Please do yourself and the world a favor and get some medication.

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  • 22mama
    Posted on March 14, 2012 at 10:44pm

    The amazing Gospel of Jesus Christ is able to save even the vilest sinner. Aren’t we all sinners who need a Saviour? This man had an encounter with Jesus Christ that changed his life. Imagine if the Goods News of Jesus Christ could change the heart of this man, how much more it can change the whole nation of islam, if we pray? That’s the main difference between the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the poison of islam. One is full of Love and gives you a choice and one is full of hate, forcing you to bow or get your head chopped off. One is truth and one is lies. I say, if this man was transformed by Jesus who are we to say differently, unless he proves otherwise? We need to really ask God to help us discern between the liars and those that are true. Apparently, some believers didn’t discern very well in the election. Pray that we will know the difference this time.

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    • Texas.7
      Posted on March 15, 2012 at 10:24am

      Amen to everything you said!

      And God Bless the Blaze and Glenn Beck for bringing real news to us- not all of which is “main stream”, but isn’t that the point??? The Truth isn’t bound by secular definition.

      This is why we are to love our enemies. Jesus died for us while we were yet sinners, and also died for the potential within each and every one of those who wander in darkness without hope. Both the oppressor and the oppressed can be saved- as long as they can still turn away from Christ, there is hope. Because in the end, on Judgement Day, all knees will bow, and none will be able to turn away.

      Pray for the oppressed as well as the oppressors around the world!

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  • American Honor
    Posted on March 14, 2012 at 10:06pm

    We all need to remember and share the fact that Islam is a political ideology, not a religion.

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    • Servant Of YHVH
      Posted on March 14, 2012 at 10:27pm

      @American Honor
      “We all need to remember and share the fact that Islam is a political ideology, not a religion.”

      Actually islam is nothing but a fool’s dream.

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    • ashestoashes
      Posted on March 14, 2012 at 10:38pm

      Actually islam is nothing but a fool’s dream.
      Yes..the one who wanted to raise up an army to take Israel for the Vatican City and the one who had to raise up an army of his own to fight back Islam to keep them taking Europe..and in the process killed millions of Christians and burned millions of Bibles in a time frame of 2,000 yrs (The Crusades) to keep the truth from Roman Catholics and from Muslims..

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  • Pro-Palin
    Posted on March 14, 2012 at 9:49pm

    Sorry it may be sixth sense or just me but i trust none of these converts. I I would expect the same from a jewish person that knows of a convert to jeudism from christianity. not happening….

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    • ashestoashes
      Posted on March 14, 2012 at 10:30pm

      This was a true testimony. Many are called but few are chosen..Yeshua..the only begotten Son of YAH..was with YAH creating from the foundations of the world..by Him for Him and through him was everything created and without Him..nothing was created..Muslims are among the most faithful in the world..to a false god..just think..if Christians put as much effort into worshipping YAW.. what a wonderful world it could be..I think I may be going out to buy a prayer rug.

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    • PATRIOTMAMA
      Posted on March 15, 2012 at 10:10am

      @Pro-Palin

      No one but God Himself can see into the heart of man. We are taught in the bible that we will know them by their fruit. It is right to be cautious but we cannot judge another’s intentions or heart beliefs. I understand what you’re saying and my flesh fully agrees but fortunately for us God already gave us instructions on how to deal with this. Wait and watch what fruit comes from it. The fact that he is speaking loudly against Islam and the evil it puts forth (at great risk to his own safety and that of anyone he cares for) says a lot. I believe he is already displaying fruits of the spirit in doing what he is doing already.

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  • jamestoms
    Posted on March 14, 2012 at 9:43pm

    Approached when he was a child? how many converts did Islam train sinse then? Think about it. The shaddow army is here among us. When the time is right it will all happen, their waiting for something to act.

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  • bjornskis
    Posted on March 14, 2012 at 9:15pm

    brave man

    dead man walking they most likely have a price on his head

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  • TexanBelle
    Posted on March 14, 2012 at 8:56pm

    Wow! Our Lord works through those who show LOVE not those who talk about loving others! This man is blessed in so many ways. I’m gonna order his book right away and share it with others. Thanks for the interview Erik.

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    • Itsjusttim
      Posted on March 14, 2012 at 9:22pm

      You may want to do an arrogance self check after listening to him speak.

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  • thejackal
    Posted on March 14, 2012 at 8:33pm

    He must of converted to racism…. That’s all the left will make of this, just sayin’. Personaly I think the guy is brave for doing this, because you know he is now under the threat of death from the religion of pieces. Islam is evil and it’s just a matter of time before they take over, or try to. Hopefully we wake up before they get to the tipping point.

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    • Bikkiboo
      Posted on March 14, 2012 at 8:49pm

      I have read his book, and it is outstanding. No wonder these men believe all this jihad stuff. It’s pounded into their brains from birth! I think Saleem is absolutely sincere. His book does nothing to promote Islam, and he doesn’t show his face or tell his real name because he is under threat of death – as is anyone who speaks out against Islam. I guess Islam just can’t stand the test of truth if it has to kill anyone who disagrees. “You shall know them by their fruits..” – Which religions produce the best “fruits”?
      Other good books on Islam are A GOD WHO HATES by Wafa Sultan which tells about girls and women as Saleem’s does about boys and men, and ISLAMIC INVASION by Robert Morey which exposes the Koran and tells the history and beliefs of Islam.

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    • lukerw
      Posted on March 14, 2012 at 8:51pm

      History indicates… Muslims are totally focused upon Objectives that lead to the Goal of Total World Domination!

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    • Itsjusttim
      Posted on March 14, 2012 at 8:55pm

      Actually it does a lot to promote Islam through causing the blind to become more blind through causing them to feel sympathy for the people in Islam who have it pounded into them.

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    • Itsjusttim
      Posted on March 14, 2012 at 8:58pm

      Ah but it doesn’t matter because the Lukewarm get spit out as written, and there is much much more lukewarm than anything else.

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  • shotzie
    Posted on March 14, 2012 at 8:29pm

    “When I despair, I remember that all through history the ways of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants, and murderers, and for a time they can seem invincible, but in the end they always fall. Think of it–always.” – Gandhi. wow – This was an amazing testimony. This man can hopefully be a strong influence on others who have been raised in violence.

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  • cemerius
    Posted on March 14, 2012 at 8:28pm

    paraphrasing a hadith..“speak from your mouth but stay true to your heart”……some conversions are subterfuge and even though he has professed to converting he may still be a martyr for Lebanon against the “hated Jews”…..IF, this is correct the way it is reported then I am glad someone has left the cult of death for the way of life and love….I am just a cynic that has battled his former “kind” for decades….

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    • American Honor
      Posted on March 14, 2012 at 9:46pm

      I agree with you – he seems sincere and I want to believe him – but I remember what Glenn always says “Question with boldness”

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  • Just in time
    Posted on March 14, 2012 at 8:20pm

    Good that someone is stating the real evil that we Americans face. Who better to explain this evil

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  • bikerr
    Posted on March 14, 2012 at 8:18pm

    Good article. This man can probably help us understand why the liberals are so much like the people he converted from.

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  • MammalOne
    Posted on March 14, 2012 at 8:18pm

    Sounds like this guy is hearing voices. I think he may be crazy.

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    • American Honor
      Posted on March 14, 2012 at 9:50pm

      Sounds like this is a comment from a liberal. “We all need to start being Americans and fight the real enemy – Islam”

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    • frankr77
      Posted on March 14, 2012 at 11:57pm

      God and I have conversations all the time. If that‘s being crazy then I’m a happy and very content crazy man.

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    • GBTVFan_Non_American_Overseas
      Posted on March 15, 2012 at 1:55am

      @Frank

      Lol….sometimes I use to pray while I’m driving alone. Someday years ago, I was waiting the green light and suddenly I discovered that the family in the car next to me was looking at me like if I was insane talking to nobody. Now, I always use my cell’s earphone when I pray driving…

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  • Muddywood
    Posted on March 14, 2012 at 8:09pm

    We need this conversion to happen about a billion more times

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  • Joe_Camel
    Posted on March 14, 2012 at 8:08pm

    If this ex-muslim hears God talking to him, I don’t feel any safer.

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    • bikerr
      Posted on March 14, 2012 at 8:13pm

      You do realize that it’s not all about you right?.The man has converted to a life that is full, of love and not hate. Give him a break.

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    • American Honor
      Posted on March 14, 2012 at 9:52pm

      GOD is LOVE allah is HATE – I feel safer when anyone who worshipped the devil decides to worship GOD instead.

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  • justangry
    Posted on March 14, 2012 at 8:07pm

    I’ll consider voting the GOP schleppy if someone can give me one solid credential on Erick Stakelbeck.

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    • bikerr
      Posted on March 14, 2012 at 8:17pm

      Just—–What the he!! are you talking about? or asking?

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    • resme
      Posted on March 14, 2012 at 8:32pm

      justangry, My fellow paulbot here is a good video to watch.

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=_N4Tql8YHn0

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    • justangry
      Posted on March 14, 2012 at 8:55pm

      @Bikker, Erick Stakelbeck is the one conducting the interview and agenda driven. I don’t trust anything he says on the subject. Can you offer anything that could convince me otherwise?

      @Resme, Yeah, I caught that the other day. Like the name too, btw.

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    • resme
      Posted on March 14, 2012 at 9:39pm

      Justangry, Daily Paul subscriber :)?

      I’m wishing Glenn Beck would go back before the FEMA camp incident, he has been different ever since. This website is pretty much like huffpo posting daily propaganda crap.

      Also, I have no idea what this name means, I caught a person from Turkey saying it.

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    • justangry
      Posted on March 15, 2012 at 12:00am

      Nah man, I get feeds from on FB.

      I don’t really believe in the FEMA camp stuff, even though I joke about it a lot. There’s some stuff out there that seems legit, including a video containing GB clips leading people to believe he thought there was something to the story. I’m fairly sure it was taken out of context. Check this clip of GB debunking the FEMA myth.

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKfNOTLGH9c&feature=related

      Something does seem different about GB since he left Fox, but to be fair I only get a few clips here and there that the Blaze posts.

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  • momprayn
    Posted on March 14, 2012 at 7:58pm

    This reminds me of the one I’ve read by an ex-Muslim Palestinian terrorist converted to Christianity and he also has a great book “God’s War on Terror” by Walid Shoebat. Very informative about Islam and for anyone interested in the “end-time“ scenario by someone who understands the ”Mid East” mindset, and differs from our “Western” interpretations – very intrigueing.
    http://www.shoebat.com

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  • geonj
    Posted on March 14, 2012 at 7:58pm

    leftist media cannot allow this to stand. they will have to demean this man or people might get the message that islam is a religion of hate.

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  • sndrman
    Posted on March 14, 2012 at 7:51pm

    God can change the hardest of hearts……see story of Saul

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    • Mark0331
      Posted on March 14, 2012 at 7:56pm

      I understand, tolerance and redemption are a good thing…just watch him is all I’m saying…but you are 100% right…thanks for the reminder.

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    • Itsjusttim
      Posted on March 14, 2012 at 8:35pm

      Yeah and Paul was so changed that he wrote more than the actual Apostles.

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    • Itsjusttim
      Posted on March 14, 2012 at 8:37pm

      But Satan is more like a sneaky snake rather than a roaring lion.

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    • Itsjusttim
      Posted on March 14, 2012 at 8:43pm

      This Saleem in no way represents the hearts of others in Islam, and people should not be thinking that more than a few could convert from such a radical up-bringing.

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    • Itsjusttim
      Posted on March 14, 2012 at 8:46pm

      Tell me all you oblivious people, when they assigned you a number, did it come in loud roaring like a lion, or slowly one piece at a time?

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    • Dudley Do-Right
      Posted on March 15, 2012 at 11:20am

      1 Peter 5:8

      Be sober and vigilant. For your adversary, the devil, is like a roaring lion, traveling around and seeking those whom he might devour.

      just sayin

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  • Mark0331
    Posted on March 14, 2012 at 7:41pm

    Follow this mean wherever he goes, never fully trust him…

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    • Exrepublisheep
      Posted on March 14, 2012 at 7:57pm

      Right. He may be doing exactly what he said he would do.

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    • Mark0331
      Posted on March 14, 2012 at 8:27pm

      Now imagine he doesn’t?..You don‘t think the Feds aren’t watching him?…geesh,you can’t be this fickle…

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    • Taquoshi
      Posted on March 14, 2012 at 8:30pm

      In which case, God Almighty will hold him accountable for his actions and the lives of those he harms. A man can fool others, but he can not fool God.

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