In the ancient Middle East, Israel had two neighboring countries who worshiped two gods, Molech and Chemosh, who called for child sacrifice. The children offered to Molech were seered on superheated bronze arms before being lifted into the fire, with drums beating and cymbals crashing to drown out their cries. These practices were horrifying and barbaric. And what did these gods offer in return? Power.
We are disgusted by these ancient pagan rituals and we gasp in horror at the stories of Jaycee Lee Dugard and Caylee Anthony. But where else does the "spirit of Molech" live on today? Where else do people trade or discard children for their own power, pleasure, or wealth? If we take the time to look, the hellish face of Molech can be clearly seen all over our world... our nation... and even in our own hearts.
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