An article in the Washington Post reported that a North Korean publication stated that Billy Graham’s sun, Franklin, declared that the supreme leader Kim-Jong-un of North Korea was a God. This claim is obviously a total fabrication to convince North Koreans that prominent Christian Leaders support the claims of the Government. Nothing could be farther from the truth. History, especially in Asia, has often regarded their leaders as God. Even up to the end of WWII the Japanese emperor was considered God. When reading the ancient books it is obvious that the biblical god in the old testament is modeled on the old emperors. These leaders were almighty, unquestionalble and omnipotent, you must obey them or you will be severely punished, killed or banned from the kingdom. When you approach them, because of the fear of assassination, you must kneel so you can’t run at them. Fold or show open hands to indicate you carry no weapons, take of your headgear, bow your head to be totally vulnerable. Any request (prayer) can be totally useless but must be accepted without questioning. Total loyalty is required. Yes the OT God is based on the leaders of kingdoms and tribes which existed even before written history became widespread as careful reading of the Bible will show.
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