The following article/review of Sword and Scimitar was originally written in the Czech language by Benjamin Kuras, a journalist and author (original here). Titled "Shock Therapy from Islamic History," it was published on Nov. 25, 2019: Here and there a book appears that has the effect of a therapeutic shock. In today's confused world, crowded with ever-gathering … [Read more...]
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“Police Urinated on and Cursed Him for Being Christian”: Muslim Persecution of Christians, September 2019
Gatestone Institute The Slaughter of Christians Nigeria: On September 22, the jihadi group, Boko Haram, released a video depicting the execution of two Christian aid workers. Lawrence Duna Dacighir and Godfrey Ali Shikagham, both members of the Church of Christ in Nations, appeared on their knees, with three armed men behind them, who proceeded to shoot them. Both … [Read more...]
“They Asked Him to Deny Christ” Muslim Persecution of Christians, August 2019
Gatestone Institute Hate for and Violence against Christians Cameroon: Militant Muslims reportedly connected with the Nigerian based Islamic terror group, Boko Haram, “reached new heights” of depravity, according to a report: after devastating the Christian village of Kalagari in a raid, they kidnapped and fled with eight women. Some of the women were later released—but only … [Read more...]
“Convert, Marry Me, or Die”: Muslim Persecution of Christians, July 2019
Gatestone Institute Slaughter of Christians Syria: Islamic jihadis gang-raped a 60-year-old Christian woman before stoning her to death. When no one in Yaqoubiya, a small Christian village in Idlib governorate, saw Susan Grigor (or “Gregory”) on July 9, the worried priest sent parishioners to search for her. They eventually found her mangled and bloodied … [Read more...]
“Lovers of Islam, Force These Demonic Creatures Out!” Muslim Persecution of Christians, May 2019
Gatestone Institute The Slaughter of Christians Burkina Faso: A number of fatal Islamic terror attacks on Christians and their churches occurred throughout or were reported in May: On Sunday 26 May, armed Muslims stormed a Catholic church during mass and opened fire on the gathered worshippers; four were killed and several others injured. killing four and injuring … [Read more...]
“F**k Your Pig-God!” Muslim Persecution of Christians, April 2019
Gatestone Institute Slaughter of Christians Sri Lanka: On Easter Sunday, April 21, Islamic terrorists launched a bombing campaign on Christians; the death toll reached 359, with hundreds more wounded. Eight separate explosions took place, at least two of which were suicide bombings: three targeted churches celebrating Easter Sunday Mass; … [Read more...]
“We Shall Come for Your Head Soon”: Muslim Persecution of Christians, February 2019
Gatestone Institute Massacres of Christians Nigeria: A number of fatal Islamic terror attacks targeting Christians occurred throughout February: February 10: Muslim Fulani herdsmen killed 10 Christians and an unborn child. Armed herdsmen in large numbers had surrounded the Christian village around 11 p.m. the (Saturday) night before. “We heard gun shots, and … [Read more...]
The First and Forgotten Armenian Genocide of 1019 AD
American Thinker Last April 24 was Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day. Millions of Armenians around the world remembered how the Islamic Ottoman Empire killed—often cruelly and out of religious hatred—some 1.5 million of their ancestors during World War I. Ironically, most people, including most Armenians, are unaware that the first genocide of Christian … [Read more...]
“Is It Really Human Beings Doing This?” Muslim Persecution of Christians, January 2019
Gatestone Institute Massacres in and Attacks on Churches Philippines: On Sunday, January 27, Islamic militants bombed a Catholic cathedral during Mass. At least 20 people were killed and 111 wounded. Two explosives were detonated about a minute apart in or near the Cathedral of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Jolo around 8:45 a.m. According to one … [Read more...]
Christian Martyrs of Islamic Jihad: A Recurring Theme
American Thinker Last February 15 marked the four year anniversary of the martyrdom of 21 Christians—20 Coptic Orthodox from Egypt and one Ghanaian. It was commemorated by several groups, including Coptic Solidarity, which summarized the event in a February 15, 2019 statement: This week in 2015, 21 men were brutally beheaded on a Mediterranean beach in Libya, by … [Read more...]