Gov. Andrew Cuomo: More Powerful Than God? "We brought the numbers down. God did not do that, faith did not do that..."

How else would one interpret his presumptuous proclamation at his latest press conference?

What in hell (no pun intended) would prompt NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo to exclaim, in a most haughty manner, that in regard to "flattening the curve" (man, do I despise that term) "We brought the numbers down. God did not do that, faith did not do that..."? I mean, I realize that he ranks very high (top three by my calculations) on the list of America's most narcissistic public figures, but this is the next level arrogance.

If you think that this is even too much for even uber tyrant Emperor Andy, and need more proof, take a listen for yourself at the 42:25 mark of his presser posted on Facebook.

Now, I do realize that Cuomo is not the only government authority to downplay/marginalize/outright dismiss the role that religious faith, i.e. Christianity, plays in our society, and seems to almost revel in his ability to temporarily (?) lock down houses of worship. However, to the best of my knowledge, Governor "il Duce" is the only one to (in)directly blame a religious group for his state's COVID-19 outbreak: “It’s hard. But on the flip side, I say look what happened in New Rochelle. Those were religious gatherings,” the governor said, referring to the number of Wuhan coronavirus infections that occurred as a result of a gathering at a synagogue. “You worship the way you can, but the gatherings are just not a good idea."

As so aptly observed by Jonathon Van Maren at Lifesite News:

"We brought the numbers down. God did not do that, faith did not do that..."

I can't help a bit of skepticism that Gov. Cuomo actually said and meant that. Certainly he is aware that all man's achievements are merely God working through man.

On the other hand, Cuomo apparently keeps a picture of mass-murderer Che Guevara in his home.

Contrast all this with President Donald Trump, who prays to God for guidance and presents Easter to the American People as inspiration for prevailing over the current pandemic, convinced that rebirth and renewal await us.

"We brought the numbers down. God did not do that, faith did not do that..."

"21 On an appointed day, Herod dressed himself in royal clothing, sat on the throne, and made a speech to them. 22 The people shouted, 'The voice of God, and not of a man!' 23 Immediately an angel of the Lord struck him, because he didn't give God the glory. He was eaten by worms and died.” (Acts 12:21-23).

Something like a “We’re more popular than Jesus” moment. That didn’t go very well for the Beatles.

Except he really means it. I think that John said that tongue in cheek, or as an indictment of the culture of the time.

Ask yourself right now, is Lady Ga Ga more popular than Jesus? I would say so, as far as “Popular” goes . . .

God has a way of showing people like that who is really in charge.
Why do the nations conspire[a]
and the peoples plot in vain?
2 The kings of the earth rise up
and the rulers band together
against the Lord and against his anointed, saying,
3 “Let us break their chains
and throw off their shackles.”
4 The One enthroned in heaven laughs;
the Lord scoffs at them.
5 He rebukes them in his anger
and terrifies them in his wrath, saying,
6 “I have installed my king
on Zion, my holy mountain.”

Psalm 2

Galatians 6:7 King James Version (KJV)

7 Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.

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