Gatestone Institute During the Islamic State’s June invasion and consolidation of Mosul, Iraq–where Christians have been present since the first century—numerous atrocities against them were committed. Accordingly, the region is now reportedly empty of Christian presence. Among other things, the Islamic State reinstituted the collection of jizya, the tribute conquered … [Read more...]
Islam: Victors Vanquishing Victims
Editor's note: The following book review of Crucified Again: Exposing Islam’s New War on Christians was written by Terry Scambray for the New Oxford Review (October, 2014 issue). Throughout the Muslim world, from Morocco to Nigeria to Indonesia — and even occasionally in Western Europe and North America — Christians are being harassed, tortured, and murdered. Reuters … [Read more...]
The Islamic State and Islam
PJ Media Danish What relationship does the Islamic State have to Islam? “Absolutely nothing” is the answer almost every Western politician gives. For example, U.S. President Obama adamantly stated in a televised speech that the Islamic State “is not Islamic.” This begs the question: How does one determine what is—and is not—Islamic? The traditional answer, the … [Read more...]
Egypt: Another Christian Girl Kidnapped; Indifferent Police Complain about Muslims Dying in Syria
Coptic Solidarity Another Coptic female was kidnapped by Muslims in Egypt earlier this week. The 20-year-old Christian youth was on her way to St. George Church in Sohag governate during the early morning but never returned, according to her brother during a video interview. The family later received a phone call from a certain “Muhammad” who said that if they wanted to … [Read more...]
Raymond Ibrahim on Rino Hour of Power
Yesterday I was interviewed on a number of topics dealing with the Middle East on "The Rino Hour of Power with host Rick Moran." The 40-minute interview follows: Check Out Politics Conservative Podcasts at Blog Talk Radio with Rick Moran on BlogTalkRadio … [Read more...]