The Stream We recently discussed the concept of Fake History in the context of Saladin (1137-1193), the Muslim hero who conquered Jerusalem from the Crusaders. We saw how, on the one hand, Westerners have long presented him as a paragon of virtue, moderation, and magnanimity; on the other — and in reality — he was the quintessential “Muslim extremist”: Saladin oppressed and … [Read more...]
Islamophobia vs. History
The Stream On December 12, the White House announced its release of “the first-ever U.S. National Strategy to Counter Islamophobia and Anti-Arab Hate.” This document asserts that “Islamophobia” in America is a byproduct of “hate” for and “racism” against Muslims. Thus, the first of the document’s four strategies to counter Islamophobia, is to: Increase awareness of hatred … [Read more...]
‘Girls May Be Snatched from Public Spaces at Any Time’: The Muslim Persecution of Christians, November 2024
Gatestone Institute The following are among the abuses and murders inflicted on Christians by Muslims throughout the month of November 2024. The Muslim Rape and Forced Conversion of Christian Girls Pakistan: On Nov. 7, a Muslim man brutally raped a teenage Christian girl. The Muslim, named Ansar Shah, initially went up to Eman Khuram, 18, as she was walking home late in the … [Read more...]
The Crusades: ‘White Supremacist’ Ventures Defined by ‘Injustices and Unspeakable Tragedies’?
The Stream In recent articles discussing Pete Hegseth’s pro-Crusader views and tattoos, we saw how the “Left” and its media mouthpiece rely on the Fake History version of the Crusades. We also exposed the true source of their fears, namely, Christians finally realizing that the highest virtue of their religion is not being a doormat but rather standing up against evil. There … [Read more...]
