Rifqa Bary is no longer staying with the preacher. IMO, that's good news- from the first time I heard about this situation, I had strong reservations about the goals of the preacher. I suspected that the girl had been caught by love-bombing, and was undergoing programming to support dominionist goals. If the foster family is not dominionist, it is possible that the programming will fade and Rifqa's mind will start clearing- and then she can make her choices freely, rather than being coerced or manipulated to a questionable end by people who do NOT have her best interests at heart. What is especially revealing is that the "Florida Security Council" (goal of group- "securing Florida against terror") is very involved in this case- and their language is militant and bigoted. I strongly suspect that this entire episode is an attempt by the dominionists to stir up anti-Muslim hate AND to offend the Muslim community... and to try to bring about violence. I see little difference between dominionism and militant Islamism- they are very similar in many ways. Both seem to want to stir up trouble and force their ideology on others- even upon those who follow their religion. For people who claim to follow the Prince of Peace, these people sure are offensive and willing to cause outrage.
Rifqa Bary to stay in Florida | 11 comments (11 topical, 6 hidden)
Rifqa Bary to stay in Florida | 11 comments (11 topical, 6 hidden)
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