America First, But Only as Israel's Vassal
Candlelight Fellowship's political activity is deeply intertwined with its doomsday theology, as its leadership teams and advisors seek to advance this narrative at all costs, even if it means fracturing the larger conservative Christian movement. Their attacks on other Christian denominations, such as Catholics, illustrate a willingness to engage in divisive tactics that prioritize their Doomsday agenda over Christian unity.
The quotes below come from Pastor Paul Van Noy’s political brain trust. Ask, does this brand of theology put America first?
“I believe the United States was created by God to protect Israel. In prayer. In support. Financially. Militarily. Influence. All in. Until it’s done. Even if they aren’t good friends back to us. Even if they screw up.”
“So when people ask if I’m a Zionist, I say absolutely. If they ask if that means I’m Israel over America, that’s not a linear answer. I believe they are married. I am America first, because I believe if we don’t exist, then Israel can’t either.”
These quotes are all sourced and documented on social media, direct from advisors to Pastor Paul Van Noy of Candlelight Fellowship.
“I think very soon, we turn our back on Israel. And I think that ends up being the end of America in what we know it to be now. And I think that’s why we aren’t mentioned in the Bible. Because our purpose was served, and finished by the events layed out in Revelation.”
“He made America to help fulfill the promise and prophecy to the Jewish people to return them to their land. And knowing he has a plan for those people, but Satan would use the WORLD to kill them and ‘ruin God’s plan’ for his people, he needed an outside protector until his time for them was ready.”