TESTING THE FAITH

THE GUY WHO DEMONIZES CHRISTIANS FOR COLD, HARD CASH

Exclusive: Chaplain Sonny Hernandez shines light on Mikey Weinstein's 'charity'

Americans have the right to articulate their articles of religion that are characterized by ardor and faith, or no faith at all, and the government must not meddle with the inestimable privileges that sustain them. It is incumbent upon all American citizens to respect the constitutional rights of others to believe what they believe, without having to endorse the content of those beliefs, regardless if it is offensive or not.

Mikey Weinstein of the Military Religious Freedom Foundation (MRFF) would disagree. On Jan. 19, 2017, the Huffington Post published an article by Weinstein that displayed his wonted anti-Christian rhetoric, called, “Trump Inauguration Looms, Bigots, Racists, And Dominionist Christians Rejoice.”

Weinstein’s article unquestionably displays his aversion for Christianity. 

Instead of embracing the Constitution, which affords all Americans the free exercise of religion, Weinstein interminably assails Christianity by alleging that Trump’s victory event was stacked with “one reprehensible bile-spewing evangelists after another,” and that Trump surrounds himself with “harbingers of cruelty, who will soon gleefully inflict it on those marginalized and less fortunate than they, all in the name of the twisted, hateful, Dominionist version of the Christian god.” This is why the MRFF should not be adjudged as being a foundation that defends freedom of religion – but freedom from religion.

The column is also hypocritical, as he asserts that some the nations worst possible representatives following Trump into power are “those who preach God’s Word to justify hatred, oppression, and dominion over their fellow citizens,” yet his foundation has historically incited hatred, oppression and dominion over Christians by denigrating their beliefs simple because he does not like them, which can be concurred by his psycho-babbling rhetoric in the article. This is why Weinstein should be denounced, for superstitiously creating a boogeyman he hypocritically uses not for the sake of freedom – but for fundraising.

Weinstein’s incendiary crusade against Christianity should not be surprising, as he naturally took advantage of Trump’s victory to launch yet another fundraising campaign, and this time to incite anti-Trump advocates to donate money:

“Trump’s rhetoric and leadership practice will only increase these concerning events. We must be prepared to defend the right of religious freedom for all members of our military, defending their freedoms as they sacrifice to defend ours. Trump is notoriously litigious, and we are prepared to face him in court. As Trump transitions into the role of president, we must build our war chest and prepare to stand up to this bully. We will not back down and we will not be silent.

“The Military Religious Freedom Foundation is the sole organization fighting for the constitutionally guaranteed separation of church and state for our service members.

“Help us prepare to boldly defend our nation’s defenders.

“Your gift of support is fully tax deductable [sic] and is used to defend the rights of those who defend us.”

It is imperative that objective observers pay close attention to Weinstein’s modus operandi. Is Weinstein a nonprofit philanthropist who upholds constitutional liberties for all? 

Or is he a nonprofit charlatan who makes a living doing what he does best – fattening his wallet by reviling Christians? According to Christianfighterpilot.com, Weinstein’s charitable salary total reaches $1.95 million. The site also reported:

“Since he founded his laughably-categorized ‘nonprofit’ in late 2005, Mikey Weinstein has pocketed approximately $1.95 million. In other words, of every $1 donated to his ‘charity,’ about $0.39 has gone straight to his wallet since he created his foundation. Not bad for ‘charity’ work.”

Weinstein’s soi-disant nonprofit foundation historically has been criticized. In 2014, MilitaryTimes published an article titled, “Exclusive: Non-Profit CEO cashes in on religious freedom campaign,” in which they reported several distinct concerns. Here are a few excerpts (emphasis added):

“Weinstein’s compensation is well more than double the typical compensation for nonprofit CEOs, according to the most recent study by the watchdog group Charity Navigator, released in October.”

“‘For a charity that size, I would definitely say the compensation is very high,’ said Sandra Miniutti, vice president for marketing and chief financial officer of Charity Navigator.”

“Weinstein votes on his own salary as part of a three-member board that is smaller than the five-member board Charity Navigator recommends for nonprofits. And MRFF counts him – a paid employee – as an independent voting board member, in apparent violation of IRS rules.”

Christians in America should think critically about Weinstein’s motives when he uses derisive rhetoric against President Trump and Christian convictions. 

It’s clear that Weinstein’s motive is cash and not the Constitution. 

Despite his odium toward Christians, disreputable fundraising endeavors and demagoguery, Christians in America have a responsibility to pray for Weinstein, and also for our new president.

“First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth” (2 Timothy 2:4).

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Disclaimer: The opinions expressed here are solely his and do not necessarily represent the views of any government, military, or religious organization. Sonny Hernandez wrote this article as a civilian on his own time on an issue of public interest.

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