During a press conference in Washington, D.C. this last Wednesday, Deputy Spokesperson for the U.S. State Department Marie Harf said that “The United Sates does not rank the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist group." This despite the fact that those who support the Brotherhood often employ terrorism, including al-Qaeda and other jihadi organizations; this despite the fact … [Read more...]
Egypt’s Latest Terrorizers Release New Video
Coptic Solidarity Ansar Bayt al-Muqadas, one of the latest Islamic terror groups to target Egypt, combating the post-Morsi government, yesterday posted on YouTube a video clip of the bombing of a military intelligence building in Anshas, east of Cairo. This terrorist attack occurred in December; at least four were injured. The video, which shows the building for several … [Read more...]
Why Muslim Aversion for Valentine’s Day is Problematic
Another Valentine is here, and another Islamic fatwa condemning it has appeared. Popular Egyptian Salafi preacher, Sheikh Abu Ishaq al-Huwaini, said yesterday that the celebration of Valentine’s Day is “forbidden according to Sharia.” He would be one of countless Islamic clerics to condemn that day in recent times. During his televised show, Huwaini said that “I am shocked … [Read more...]
U.S. “Chose to Stay Silent” on Muslim Persecution of Christians: November 2013
Gatestone Institute The endemic rise of Christian persecution in the Middle East was noted in November when Pope Francis declared “We will not resign ourselves to imagining a Middle East without Christians” and stressed the importance of “the universal right to lead a dignified life and freely practice one’s own faith” after he met with patriarchs from Syria, Iran, and Iraq, … [Read more...]
Tony Blair Condemns Muslim Brotherhood, Supports Egypt
In an age when Western mainstream media and governments -- especially the United States -- are busy serving alternate realities, it's refreshing to see one well-known Western leader speaking the truth. Despite the widespread narrative that Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood and former president Morsi are victims of a military coup, the UK's former prime minister, Tony Blair, … [Read more...]