By Michael Snyder

March 24, 2016

A note from Pastor Kevin Lea follows this article. 

I realize that the headline of this article sounds like it must be false, but it is actually completely true.

The Temple of Baal (also known as the Temple of Bel) was a world famous landmark that was located in Palmyra, Syria.  In August 2015, this temple was destroyed by ISIS, and most of the world recoiled in terror at the loss of a “cultural heritage site”.

In an attempt to “preserve history”, two exact replicas of the 50 foot arch that stood at the entrance to the temple will be erected in April 2016 in Times Square in New York City and in Trafalgar Square in London.  Needless to say, a lot of people are quite disturbed by this.  In ancient times, child sacrifice and bisexual orgies were common practices at the altars of Baal, and now we are putting up a monument of worship to this false god in the heart of our most important city.

When I first came across this story, I could hardly believe it.  But this is not just some Internet rumor.  This was reported by the New York Times&

Next month, the Temple of Baal will come to Times Square. Reproductions of the 50-foot arch that formed the temple’s entrance are to be installed in New York and in London, a tribute to the 2,000-year-old structure that the Islamic State destroyed last year in the Syrian town of Palmyra. The group’s rampage through Palmyra, a city that reached its peak in the second and third century A.D., enraged the world, spurring scholars and conservationists into action. Numerous nongovernmental organizations are now cataloging and mapping damaged cultural heritage sites in the region.

Of course most non-religious Americans don’t understand who Baal was, nor do they really care.

But the truth is that many of the elements of ancient Baal worship are being mirrored in our society in 2016.  The following is an excerpt from an excellent article by Matt Barber&

Ritualistic Baal worship, in sum, looked a little like this

To read this article in its entirety, go to: http://www.prophecynewswatch.com/article.cfm?recent_news_id=214

Note from Pastor Kevin Lea:  In our current Sunday study through the book of Isaiah, we see God constantly warning the Jewish tribes to turn away from idolatry (which is actually worship of demons – Deu 32:16-17, 1 Cor 10:20) and to instead worship and serve the true God of the Bible, the God of love.  The Jews rejected God’s pleas and as a result suffered hardship, death, destruction of their capital cities, and temporary banishment from the Land of Israel.  

 There was a time when Americans knew their biblical history and would not have offered to bring an idol/demon Temple of Baal to one of their major cities.  Ignorance is not bliss when it comes to history being repeated.  Based on Hollywood programming for the big screen and TV, it appears that many (most?) American’s are becoming infatuated with evil spirits, sorcery and idols.  Therefore, we can expect to receive the same reward as Israel (decay and ultimate destruction), because that is what demons do.

 I pray the reader will have spiritual eyes to see and ears to hear; and not join with those who think this is a good idea.  Instead, let us put our faith and trust in Jesus, who so loved us that He came to take our sins upon Himself on the cross, then suffered and died on our behalf so that we could be forgiven and have everlasting life (if we repent of sin, humble ourselves and trust Him as our savior).

All Baal ever did was take life.  Jesus came to give life.  Who are you going to worship? Jesus is not impressed with Baal’s Temple and neither should we (Judges 6-8).