Egypt announces new cabinet, yet the so-called lack of ‘Islamists’ will not last for Egypt

Adly Monsour

Egypt’s interim government announced its new cabinet today:

July 16, 2013

Egypt Cabinet has women, Christians; no Islamists

By HAMZA HENDAWI,

CAIRO (AP) — Egypt’s interim leader swore in a Cabinet on Tuesday that included women and Christians but no Islamists as the military-backed administration moved swiftly to formalize the new political order and present a more liberal face that is markedly at odds with the deposed president and his supporters.

The changes came at a time of deep polarization and violence in Egypt, including new clashes that killed seven people as part of the continuing bloodshed that has marked the days following the armed forces coup that swept President Mohammed Morsi from office and cracked down on the Muslim Brotherhood…

The interim president’s spokesman had earlier said posts would be offered to the Muslim Brotherhood, but the group promptly refused, saying it would not take part in the military-backed political process and would continue protests until the legitimately elected Morsi is reinstated.

“We refuse to even discuss it,” a senior official of the Muslim Brotherhood’s political arm, the Freedom and Justice party, told The Associated Press. “What is built on illegitimacy is illegal,” he said…http://www.chron.com/news/crime/article/Egypt-Cabinet-has-women-Christians-no-Islamists-4667606.php

The new interim government is a mix of political figures and technocrats. The 35-member cabinet includes three women, several Christians and several figures who are Islamists. The Muslim Brotherhood and the Salafi Nour Party refused to participate…

Al Ahram Online reported that some Morsi supporters were holed up at a mosque near Ramsis Square where violence first broke out. Witnesses say police fired tear gas to prevent the protesters from reaching nearby Tahrir Square where Morsi opponents were camped out.

Egypt’s presidential spokesman Ahmed Muslimany told journalists the country’s tumultuous recent history, including the divisive eras of two former presidents and a military government, had pitted Egyptians against each other:

He said that three different political periods of recent history have created rival ideologies and pitted everyone against everyone else. He said Egypt’s interim presidency was now proposing that everyone work with each other, respecting each other’s points of view, and living together despite their differences.

Muslimany went on to say that each rival political faction contains both moderates and extremists. But, he argued, political life in every country centered on these factions coming to a consensus, since cooperation was needed for society to function. http://www.voanews.com/content/egypt-interim-president-swears-in-new-government/1702940.html

The situation in Egypt will change. Of course, the supporters of the Muslim Brotherhood, whose candidate was actually elected as the President of Egypt considers the interim government installed by the military by the point of guns is illegitimate and illegal. But many, in and out of Egypt, want to overlook that the interim government is in because of a military-backed coup.

While this cabinet may appease the West, the reality is that the Muslim Brotherhood is a group that wants a pan-Islamic empire, similar to one prophesied in the Bible. This will happen. The current non-Islamist government will ultimately disappoint the Egyptians, who will look for a type of Islamic strongman to lead them.

According to the Bible, an apparently Islamic Empire will form in some type of confederation to include at least most of North Africa and the Middle East. Egypt will be a major part of this:

40 At the time of the end the king of the South shall attack him; and the king of the North shall come against him like a whirlwind, with chariots, horsemen, and with many ships; and he shall enter the countries, overwhelm them, and pass through. 41 He shall also enter the Glorious Land, and many countries shall be overthrown; but these shall escape from his hand: Edom, Moab, and the prominent people of Ammon. 42 He shall stretch out his hand against the countries, and the land of Egypt shall not escape. (Daniel 11:40-42).

1 The word of the LORD came to me: 2 “Son of man, prophesy and say: ‘This is what the Sovereign LORD says:

“‘Wail and say, “Alas for that day!” 3 For the day is near, the day of the LORD is near- a day of clouds, a time of doom for the nations. 4 A sword will come against Egypt, and anguish will come upon Cush. When the slain fall in Egypt, her wealth will be carried away and her foundations torn down.

5 Cush and Put, Lydia and all Arabia, Libya and the people of the covenant land will fall by the sword along with Egypt.

6 “‘This is what the LORD says:

“‘The allies of Egypt will fall and her proud strength will fail. From Migdol to Aswan they will fall by the sword within her, declares the Sovereign LORD. 7 “‘They will be desolate among desolate lands, and their cities will lie among ruined cities. 8 Then they will know that I am the LORD, when I set fire to Egypt and all her helpers are crushed.

9 “‘On that day messengers will go out from me in ships to frighten Cush out of her complacency. Anguish will take hold of them on the day of Egypt’s doom, for it is sure to come (Ezekiel 30:1-9, NIV).

Egyptian involvement with the final King of the South is specifically prophesied. The rule by those with the same goals of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt is not going to be over for long.

We are likely to see more change, unrest, and protests before the final King of the South rises up. But, according to biblical prophecy, that power will rise up and Egypt will be part of it. The newly appointed cabinet in Egypt will not last.

Some articles of possibly related interest may include:

The Future King of the South is Rising Does the Bible teach that there will be a future King of the South in Daniel 11? Is this kingdom rising up now? Did the old Worldwide Church of God (WCG) teach that there would be another one? And who is the King of the South? How will this involve Egypt? Is the final King of the South some type of Arab-Muslim confederation? Can Iran be involved? Is there a group that seems to be supporting the goals of the King of the South? Has the Obama Administration supported the rise of this power? This sermon video answers those questions.
The Muslim Brotherhood and the Rise of the King of the South The Bible tells of the formation of a power of nations that are in the Middle East and North Africa that are part of the final “King of the South” (Daniel 11:40-43) The Muslim Brotherhood wishes to have an Islamic empire with basically the same nations. This YouTube video explains what to expect from such a confederation.
Is There A Future King of the South? Some no longer believe there needs to be. Might Egypt, Islam, Iran, Arabs, or Ethiopia be involved? Might this King be called the Mahdi? What does the Bible say?
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Is There an Islamic Antichrist? Is Joel Richardson correct that the final Antichrist will be Islamic and not European? Find out.
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