The Islamic State recently opened a market where it sells the possessions it robbed from Christian churches and homes in Mosul -- in accordance with Islamic teachings that permit plunder, or ghanima. Aptly called, the "Spoils of the Nazarenes" (or Nasara, Islam's term for Christians), among other everyday items, the IS store sells televisions, refrigerators, microwave ovens, … [Read more...]
Christmas Slaughter: Muslim Persecution of Christians, December 2014
Gatestone Institute Once again, the month of Christmas witnessed some of the most barbaric attacks on Christians throughout the Islamic world. After Andrew White, an Anglican priest known as the “Vicar of Baghdad,” told of how the Islamic State (IS) “chopped [Christian] children in half; they chopped their heads off,” he offered the following anecdote: IS turned up and … [Read more...]
Washington Times Interviews Raymond Ibrahim on Muslim Persecution of Christians
Note: Yesterday the Washington Times' Cheryl Wetzstein interviewed me on the topic of Christian persecution in Muslim lands, especially in the context of Nigeria. The interview appeared later that day (yesterday) and follows (Portuguese translation here): "Nigeria Elections Put Christians in Danger of More Muslim Attacks" By Cheryl Wetzstein Washington Times Muslim … [Read more...]
Muslim Brotherhood Opens Fire on Christian Church
Coptic Solidarity Muslim Brotherhood affiliates just launched an attack on yet another Coptic Christian church, the Church of the Angel Raphael on 20th Street in the area of Faisal, Egypt. Today, Sunday, January 25, supporters of the banned terrorist organization opened fire, including with bullets, on the church. Because this incident transpired only hours ago, reports are … [Read more...]
Italy: Muslims Destroy and Urinate on Virgin Mary Statue
[Source: Alerta Digital] Portuguese Friday, January 9. A man was kneeling in prayer before the statue of the revered Madonna, with the photograph of a loved one in hand, in the small chapel of St. Barnabas in Perugia (Italy), when he was attacked by five “immigrants.” The first thing they did was rip the photo from his hands. Next they unleashed their hatred against … [Read more...]