{"id":684,"date":"2024-10-23T15:27:52","date_gmt":"2024-10-23T19:27:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.patheos.com\/blogs\/truthrevealed\/?p=684"},"modified":"2025-03-04T10:00:20","modified_gmt":"2025-03-04T15:00:20","slug":"is-kamala-harris-an-antichrist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.patheos.com\/blogs\/truthrevealed\/2024\/10\/is-kamala-harris-an-antichrist\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Kamala Harris an Antichrist?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<\/head>

Why Did Kamala Harris Tell Hecklers They Were at the Wrong Rally?<\/span><\/p>\n

Anti-abortion protestors tried to shout over Kamala Harris as she spoke to an audience in Wisconsin recently, screaming,<\/span> \u201c<\/span>Abortion is a sacrament to Satan.<\/span>\u201d <\/span>As the hecklers were led out of the hall, they continued shouting,<\/span> \u201c<\/span>Christ is King<\/span>\u201d <\/span>and<\/span> \u201c<\/span>Jesus is Lord.<\/span>\u201d <\/span>Several video clips of the incident indicate that Harris likely could not hear them over the boos and clamor that immediately erupted. Close-up recordings make it sound like what could be heard on the stage was only the crowd drowning out the disruptors, with someone else shouting,<\/span> \u201c<\/span>Lies! Lies! Liar<\/span>!\u201d Nevertheless, the encounter should be scrutinized because of the accusations left in its aftermath.<\/span><\/p>\n

Since that moment, old acquaintances of mine have posted memes claiming the Vice President evicted the demonstrators because they proclaimed Jesus as Lord, telling them,<\/span> \u201c<\/span>Oh, you guys are at the wrong rally. I think you meant to go to the smaller one down the street.<\/span>\u201d <\/span>They conclude this makes the candidate an<\/span> \u201c<\/span>antichrist<\/span>\u201d <\/span>and a persecutor of Christians. Many comments on my Facebook page assert in one form or another that Harris hates Christians.<\/span><\/p>\n

After my 45 years of Christian ministry, more than thirty of them spent, regrettably, in right-wing Christian political activism, I <\/span>don\u2019t<\/span> see this campaign episode as religious or antireligious in its meaning. I see it as a pure political moment. And if there is any anti-Christian violation, I would not assign it to the Vice President but to the protestors at her rally who attempted to shout her down in <\/span>Jesus\u2019<\/span> name. <\/span><\/p>\n

I\u2019ll<\/span> explain . . .<\/span><\/p>\n

Invoking the Name of Jesus<\/h3>\n

The name of Jesus holds profound significance for Christians, serving as a cornerstone of their faith and a powerful symbol of salvation. In the Bible, the importance of<\/span><\/p>\n

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Kamala Harris playfully tells hecklers in Wisconsin they\u2019re at the wrong rally.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Jesus\u2019<\/span> name is emphasized repeatedly. Acts 4:12 declares,<\/span> \u201c<\/span>Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.<\/span>\u201d <\/span>This underscores the unique role of Jesus in Christian theology. Philippians 2:9-11 further elevates the name of Jesus, stating that God has given Him<\/span> \u201c<\/span>the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow.<\/span>\u201d <\/span>Christians believe that the name of Jesus carries divine authority, capable of healing the sick (Acts 3:6), casting out demons (Mark 16:17), and granting answers to prayers (John 14:13-14). The name embodies not just the historical figure of Jesus Christ but also His divine nature, redemptive work, and ongoing presence in the lives of believers. For Christians, invoking the name of Jesus is a powerful act of faith, worship, and connection to the Divine. So, it must be done respectfully, authentically, and carefully.<\/span><\/p>\n

Christian theology would connect <\/span>Jesus\u2019<\/span> name to the Commandment given to Moses on Mt. Sinai, prohibiting the taking of the <\/span>Lord\u2019s<\/span> name in vain. (See Exodus 20:7 and Deuteronomy 5:11) James Strong, the late 19th-century professor of exegetical theology at Drew University and author of the famous concordance named for him, defines the Hebrew phrase, \u05dc\u05b7\u05e9\u05b8\u05bc\u05c1\u0591\u05d5\u05b0\u05d0 (la\u0161\u00b7\u0161\u0101w), translated<\/span> \u201c<\/span>in vain,<\/span>\u201d <\/span>as,<\/span> \u201c<\/span>emptiness, vanity, falsehood.<\/span>\u201d <\/span>When applied to <\/span>God\u2019s<\/span> name, it prohibits using it frivolously, falsely, or for deceptive purposes. This Commandment goes beyond mere profanity; it encompasses any misuse of <\/span>God\u2019s<\/span> name that diminishes its sanctity or power. This includes false oaths, irreverent usage in daily speech, or invoking <\/span>God\u2019s<\/span> name to support unrighteous causes. The phrase underscores the reverence and careful consideration with which the ancient Israelites, and by extension, modern believers, should approach a divine name, emphasizing the serious nature of casually or inappropriately invoking <\/span>God\u2019s<\/span> authority or presence.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Was Said at the Harris Rally<\/h3>\n

You cannot understand what the protesters were saying when listening to video and audio recordings of the incident, <\/span>captured by the microphone<\/span><\/a> at the podium where the Vice President <\/span>was speaking<\/span>. Somebody tries to disrupt the proceedings, but the crowd drowns them <\/span>out<\/span> with <\/span>deafening<\/span> jeers. Based on Ms. <\/span>Harris\u2019s<\/span> response, it does appear she gets that they are against her and are saying something about abortion, to which she quickly quips,<\/span> \u201c<\/span>Oh, you guys are at the wrong rally.<\/span>\u201d <\/span>The crowd of thousands then roars, making it impossible to hear what the hecklers continue to say from a distance. Subsequent reports based on several smartphone video clips taken deep inside the cavernous hall capture them sauntering toward an exit with one throwing out,<\/span> \u201c<\/span>Christ is King,<\/span>\u201d <\/span>and<\/span> \u201c<\/span>Jesus is Lord.<\/span>\u201d <\/span>The audio for that is enhanced on a clip played on a Fox News segment entitled,<\/span> \u201c<\/span>Harris Mocks Pro-Life Protestors at Rally<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u201d <\/span>Still, there is so much clamor in the massive gathering that <\/span>it\u2019s<\/span> doubtful they could be heard beyond a few feet.<\/span><\/p>\n

True Motives<\/h3>\n

In any case, the question here is the motive\u2013of the hecklers and the Vice President. What exactly were the hecklers doing, and was Ms. Harris denouncing the Lord Jesus Christ, as Fox News and others claim?<\/span><\/p>\n

Examining intent becomes critical when returning to the Commandment against misusing the <\/span>Lord\u2019s<\/span> name. Why did those protestors invoke Christ and Jesus in their disruptive heckling of Ms. Harris as she was speaking at her <\/span>own<\/span> event? Was it to glorify God, draw others to the Savior, and convey <\/span>Jesus\u2019<\/span> message of <\/span>God\u2019s<\/span> love for the whole world, His Commandments to Love God and Love others, and His grace and mercy? I argue, clearly not. I base my judgment on three things:<\/span><\/p>\n