PJ Media Those who claim that terrorism committed in the name of Islam has “nothing to do with Islam” received much ostensible fodder by way of the recent spate of terrorist attacks in Bangladesh, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia in the closing days of Ramadan. Because these three countries are overwhelmingly Muslim majority, the talking heads are now sure of it: the terrorists are … [Read more...]
“But ISIS Kills More Muslims Than Non-Muslims!”
With the rise of the Islamic State (ISIS, ISIL, or IS), an old apologia meant to exonerate Islam of violence has become prominent again. Because ISIS is killing other Muslims, so the argument goes, obviously its violence cannot be based on Islam, which bans Muslims from killing fellow Muslims in its name. … [Read more...]
Walls of Hate: Anti-Christian Graffiti Vandalizes Egypt
With the ousting of Muhammad Morsi and his Muslim Brotherhood, the homes and churches of Egypt's Christians are seeing an unprecedented rise in anti-Christian graffiti. The following are some of the pictures that were recently disseminated, captioned with translation of graffiti and location information. The name of Coptic Pope Tawadros especially appears repeatedly, and is a … [Read more...]
Emboldened Islamists Condemn Egypt’s Grand Mufti
Whenever Islamists grow in strength and influence, non-Muslims -- and even Muslims not deemed Islamic enough -- bear the brunt. This is the history of Islam. In weakness, it is tolerant and "inclusive," in strength, it is aggressive and demanding of conformity -- just as its prophet's career suggests: when he was in Mecca outnumbered, Muhammad preached tolerance; when he went … [Read more...]
An Ode to ‘Islamic Truth’
FrontPage Magazine Inasmuch as Salafis are vile and violent, so too must they be credited with being refreshingly frank and honest, especially in comparison with the “moderate”—that is, mendacious—Muslim Brotherhood. To understand this, one must first understand that Salafis are simply modern day Muslims who closely pattern themselves after the very earliest Muslims, … [Read more...]