Obama recently lashed out against the idea of giving preference to Christian refugees, describing it as “shameful”: “That's not American. That's not who we are. We don't have religious tests to our compassion,” loftily added the American president. Accordingly, the administration is still determined to accept 10,000 more Syrian refugees, almost all of whom will be Muslim, … [Read more...]
D.C. Refuses to Arm Persecuted Christians Fighting ISIS
In recent months, Mideast Christians have been forming militias to fight the Islamic State (IS) and other jihadi groups in both Iraq and Syria—even as the Obama administration, which arms the “opposition,” refuses to arm them. In Iraq, some of the few remaining Assyrian Christians have formed militias under the name Dwekh Nawsha (literally meaning “self-sacrifice” in … [Read more...]
The Indonesian Jihad on Christian Churches
Gatestone Institute In compliance with Islamic demands, Indonesian authorities in the Aceh region have started to tear down Christian churches. Their move comes after Muslim mobs rampaged and attacked churches. At least one person was killed; thousands of Christians were displaced. On Friday, October 9, after being fired up during mosque sermons, hundreds of Muslims … [Read more...]
Radio Interview: Raymond Ibrahim on Jihad and Forced Conversions
I was recently interviewed on Reel Talk with Audrey Russo. Among other topics we discussed Iraq's Grand Ayatollah’s comments on “defensive jihad” and “offensive jihad,” and how Coptic Christians were being abducted in Egypt and tortured to renounce Christianity and embrace Islam. Click here for the 20-minute interview. … [Read more...]
Raymond Ibrahim on Russia’s “Holy War” on ISIS
I was recently interviewed by Erick Stakelbeck on The Blaze TV regarding my article, “Russia Declares Holy War on Islamic State.” Are Russian claims concerning persecuted Christians sincere or propaganda? What of Russia’s alliance with Iran? I respond to these concerns and more in the 7-minute video below: … [Read more...]