Gatestone Institute Christian churches are under attack all throughout Western Europe, with recent examples from Austria, Germany, Italy, and Sweden. No Western nation, however, seems to experience as many attacks on its churches as France, once known as the “Eldest Daughter of the Church.” As investigative journalist Amy Mek tweeted on July 1, 2023: Attacks on Churches are … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Reason for Muslim Hostility to the West Is Not Israel
The Stream As the war between Israel and Palestinians rages on, the eyes of many tiktokers were recently “opened” by a 21-year-old letter from Osama bin Laden, wherein he claimed that U.S. support for Israel was the primary reason why Muslims hated and terrorized America. Tiktokers might be surprised to learn that this 2002 “Letter to Americans” is only one of many such … [Read more...]
America’s Islamic Ribat Problem
The Stream We were recently introduced to the Arabic term ribat. Historically, it referred to those areas where invading Muslims, having been halted or pushed back to, maintained a presence and created a base whence they continued waging jihad on the non-Muslim frontier. Gaza can be seen—and indeed portrays itself—as a modern day manifestation of the ribat: bordering against … [Read more...]
‘Don’t Be So Two-Faced, Man!’ Muslim Reformer Lashes Out against Accusers
Dr. Ahmed Abdu‘ Maher, an Egyptian scholar with a long history of being relatively straightforward about Islamic history and doctrine in his many books and lectures—to the point that he was sentenced to five years imprisonment, but pardoned at the final moment—has apparently had enough. In a recent video, Maher lashed out at his accusers: All these people are complaining … [Read more...]
‘We Will Drink Your Blood and Eat Your Skull’: A Legacy of Islamic Savagery
What’s the deal with Muslim calls for, not just violence, but eating the flesh or drinking the blood of their infidel enemies? Consider the case of Ahed Tamimi, described by Wikipedia as a Palestinian activist … in the occupied West Bank in Palestine. She is best known for appearances in images and videos in which she confronts Israeli soldiers. Tamimi's advocates consider … [Read more...]