“Hitler often associated atheism with Germany’s communist enemy.[55] Hitler stated in a speech to the Stuttgart February 15, 1933: “Today they say that Christianity is in danger, that the Catholic faith is threatened. My reply to them is: for the time being, Christians and not international atheists are now standing at Germany’s fore. I am not merely talking about Christianity; I confess that I will never ally myself with the parties which aim to destroy Christianity. Fourteen years they have gone arm in arm with atheism. At no time was greater damage ever done to Christianity than in those years when the Christian parties ruled side by side with those who denied the very existence of God. Germany’s entire cultural life was shattered and contaminated in this period. It shall be our task to burn out these manifestations of degeneracy in literature, theater, schools, and the press—that is, in our entire culture—and to eliminate the poison which has been permeating every facet of our lives for these past fourteen years.”[56]”

Lots of people are likeable on one level and not on another. Obviously Hitler did have some friends. That did not mean he did not need to be removed from office, it just means most people, even evil people have some redeeming quality. After all, Jesus died for “scoundrels” like me, not the righteous.

It is heartening on a political and common sense level to see a majority of Americans believe he has us on the wrong path. That is according to polls. However, Obama still remains personally likeable according to the same polls. I am fairly sure another will take his place next election. If not, then we just get what we collectively ask for as Americans.

Let’s suffice it to say there is room for both prayers. One that he might see the light and the other that someone may soon take his place. Otherwise, America as we knew it will be lost. That is a political & economic tragedy, not a religious tragedy. Since Congress members are also considered leaders the same can be said for them. Let the bad ones see the light or be replaced and let good ones take their place, regardless of party. Hard times can drive unbelievers to faith and the faithful to a deeper faith. How’s that for a positive note!!

2For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.

3For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;

It is better to pray for the success of our leader(s), why not focus on that.

Luke 23:32 Two other men, both criminals, were also led out with him to be executed. 33 When they came to the place called the Skull, they crucified him there, along with the criminals—one on his right, the other on his left. 34 Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.”[c] And they divided up his clothes by casting lots.

35 The people stood watching, and the rulers even sneered at him. They said, “He saved others; let him save himself if he is God’s Messiah, the Chosen One.”

36 The soldiers also came up and mocked him. They offered him wine vinegar 37 and said, “If you are the king of the Jews, save yourself.”

38 There was a written notice above him, which read: THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.

39 One of the criminals who hung there hurled insults at him: “Aren’t you the Messiah? Save yourself and us!”

40 But the other criminal rebuked him. “Don’t you fear God,” he said, “since you are under the same sentence? 41 We are punished justly, for we are getting what our deeds deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong.”

42 Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.[d]”

43 Jesus answered him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.”

“He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.”