The Stream Yesterday we saw how September 11 was not always a day of defeat, but victory over jihad when a small band of knights delivered the tiny Mediterranean island of Malta from Islamic oppression on September 11, 1565. As a reflection of the nonstop jihad against the West, it just so happens that another major Christian victory — much more famous than the siege of Malta … [Read more...]
When 9/11 Was a Day of Victory Against Jihad
The Stream Although today’s date will forever be associated with the jihadist massacre of some 3,000 Americans, for centuries earlier, September 11 was celebrated as the day when a small band of Christian knights defeated a massive Muslim horde. Far from a day of defeat and mourning, it was a day of victory and celebration. That story is worth recounting. After the Islamic … [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...]
Today in History: The Knights of Christendom Terrorize the Terrorists
The Stream Another epic encounter between Christians and Muslims took place on September 7, 1191. The sheer ferocity and valor displayed at the battle of Arsuf makes most otherwise “breathtaking” battle scenes emanating from Hollywood seem like child’s play. Context: in late August 1191, Richard the Lionhearted led a large force of Crusaders from Acre to Jaffa. Along with the … [Read more...]
Unsheathe the ‘Two Swords’ of Christianity
The Stream Wherever one looks, whatever one considers, Ecclesiastes 9:11 — which describes the cyclical nature of human events, that “there is nothing new under the sun” — returns to haunt. Such were my reflections while recently rereading the following excerpt from Eusebius of Caesarea’s (263-339 AD) important history of Christianity's first three centuries: Like dazzling … [Read more...]