Is Donald Trump a 'Prince of Peace' or a usurper?

Trump is currently more popular in Israel than he is in America and has a history of accepting awards and honors that place him in a category not befitting of any mere mortal.

For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given,
and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

- Isaiah 9:6

I try to avoid delving into biblical themes in what is normally a news-analysis site because I realize everyone has their own interpretation and I am not going to change anyone’s mind on such matters, nor am I trying to change their minds.

But this will be one of the rare exceptions where I share my thoughts on a subject that touches strongly on biblical topics, although what I am about to present should send shivers down the spines of even those not predisposed to a biblical worldview. I feel it’s necessary when blatant blasphemy is being practiced right in front of our noses and almost nobody is willing to write about it. In fact, as we shall see, they take great pains not to mention it.

Let me start by saying, when the world starts assigning shades of divinity and overtly messianic titles to mer…