Ascol revealed that he was at that airport as he was waiting to fly back home after seeing the family of Voddie Baucham, a titan of Christianity who recently passed away.
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While the pastor’s disappointment was palpable, things only got worse.
In a separate thread, which Ascol posted after getting numerous interview requests, he shed more light on what had happened during the incident in question (while noting he would not be taking any interview requests).
“The announcement on the public address system in Terminal D of DFW was repeated more than once,” Ascol explained. “A woman’s voice said that a prayer service would be held in the chapel near gate D40 at 2:30 and that ‘all are welcome.’”
“I had a heavy heart, and hours before my flight back to Cape Coral was scheduled to depart,” Ascol continued. “Though I had very low expectations, thinking that this might be some weak ecumenical offering, I thought that perhaps someone might read Scripture during the service.”
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While disappointed, Ascol noted he still wanted to observe.
Too bad the Muslim Imam had other plans.
“When the man finished his audible prayer, I tried to enter the room to observe,” Ascol said. “He quickly came and blocked my entrance as the Imam started speaking about the prophet Mohammed. He said there was a chair in the back for me, but that I must take off my shoes.”
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As harrowing as the experience was, Ascol ultimately walked away more emboldened in his faith than ever.
“I posted about it on X because it grieved & angered me that this type of false worship is not only taking place in a public facility but also is being promoted in deceitful ways by DFW authorities.”
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“It has also provoked me to pray more diligently that the Lord would revive His people, convert His enemies, and restore the truth of His law and His gospel to its place of prominence in our communities. I encourage all believers to join me in these prayers.”
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Pastor Speaks Out After Muslims Take Over Chapel at Dallas Airport and Block Him from Entering