The Stream We recently saw how certain Western nations — first Denmark, then Sweden — have gone from being bastions of free speech and expression to banning any “hate” speech or expression against Islam (for example, burning the Koran). At one point, I wrote, “rather than ban the burning of the Koran, it seems that Scandinavia might have served itself better had it banned the … [Read more...]
Why Achieving ‘Peace’ with Islam Is Impossible
The Stream Just when the world had accepted the notion that Israel’s war on Palestinians and their supporters was wholly unjust, a Muslim scholar has — like so many before him — announced that it is Muslims who thrive on and must always wage unjust wars on Israel and everyone else. During a Sept. 11 speech, Muhammad al-Dadow al-Shantiqi, former vice president of the … [Read more...]
Scandinavia Bans ‘Blasphemy’ (Guess for Which Religion’s Sake?)
The Stream One by one, Scandinavian nations are willingly forfeiting their freedoms to Islamic thuggery. Though the reason behind their capitulation has not yet reached America, it may well do so soon. According to a Swedish language report, Practitioners of Islam differ from those of other religions in that they do not respect democratic freedoms and rights, and in many … [Read more...]
Is Mary a ‘Bridge’ between Islam and Christianity?
The Stream Is Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ, a “bridge” between Islam and Christianity? That’s what a major Muslim scholar, the Ayatollah Ahmad Moballeghi, recently insisted. On September 5, while addressing a conference on interfaith dialogue at the University of Pretoria, the ayatollah showered Mary, a revered figure in Christianity, with praise. Some of his remarks … [Read more...]
The Global Left Shares a Playbook with Islam
The Stream Once again, the “Left” and Islam are exposing their extreme similarities — including the similar ways they defend their similar weak points. The examples are coming in fast and plenty — from Islam, from Western Europe, and from right here in the good ol’ United States. Islam Cancels the Truth First, from the Islamic world: a Muslim convert to Christianity, who … [Read more...]