Exposing the role that Islamic jihad theology and ideology play in the modern global conflicts

Archives for 2008

Pope: “[A]n interreligious dialogue [between Christians and Muslims] in the strict sense of the word is not possible”

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The Pope evinces that he knows what the average Muslim — let alone their ulema — know. If theology represents the dividing-line between Christians and Muslims, and yet, if theology is eschewed at “inter-faith conferences,” never broached, what is achieved? “Pope Questions Interfaith Dialogue,” by Rachel Donadio for the New York Times, November 24: ROME […]

Afghanistan: girls attacked with acid were “warned” a week earlier not to go to school

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“Warned” And for all the Taliban’s atrocities, here’s Karzai expressing “dismay” at their tenacity and widespread influence, at the fact that 40 countries are unable to defeat them. More on this story. “Afghan acid attack girls warned not to go to school: police,” from Agence France-Presse, November 26: KABUL “” Schoolgirls sprayed with acid in […]

Jihad group claims Mumbai attacks

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The Deccan Mujahideen — warriors of jihad. Is it all right to mention that fact? As Pamela asks, “Are we allowed to talk about it, or is this insulting to Islam and in violation of the UN resolution against ‘defaming Islam’”? “Report: Little-known group claims India attacks,” from AP, November 26: MUMBAI, India (AP) – […]

Mumbai shooters targeted Americans, British

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More on Mumbai, or Bombay, as it used to be more commonly known, in calmer days. “Foreigners targeted in coordinated Bombay attacks,” by Rhys Blakely in the Times, November 26 (thanks to Alan): Gunmen stalked a hotel in Bombay looking for British and US passport holders during co-ordinated attacks across the city that have left […]

Shootings at Mumbai luxury hotels: “No doubt in my mind” they were jihad attacks

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Mumbai Shootings Update. “Unknown terrorists have conducted a coordinated attack across Mumbai’s major tourist hubs, with over a dozen deaths and many injuries reported,” from SkyNews, November 26 (thanks to Alan): Gunmen have targeted luxury hotels, a popular tourist attraction and a crowded train station in at least seven attacks across India’s financial capital. NDTVare […]

Series of coordinated “terror attacks” hit Mumbai

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Mumbai on high alert No indication yet as to the perpetrator, but of course there are many Islamic jihadists who desire to hit India. They may not be responsible for these attacks, but we have seen coordinated jihad attacks in India before. “Many ‘Terror Attacks’ Hit Mumbai,” from SkyNews, November 26 (thanks to all who […]

Police flooding into NY subways after warning of jihad bomb attack

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Happy Thanksgiving. “Exclusive: NY Rail Plot Details Based on ‘Reliable’ FBI Source,” by Richard Esposito for ABC News, November 26 : Uniformed police officers have flooded New York City’s Penn Station, home to the Long Island Rail Road, following a warning from the FBI of a “plausible but unsubstantiated” threat of a terrorist bomb attack […]

Malaysia: Eight Islamic groups included as petitioners against Catholic weekly in dispute over use of the word “Allah”

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“The interior security minister had prohibited the Herald from using the word ‘Allah’ in its articles, affirming that its use ‘ by non-Muslims could increase tension and create confusion among Muslims in the country’.” Funny how there’s no concern about creating confusion the other way around. That is because, while Qur’an 29:46 says “And argue […]

Shocker in modern, moderate Indonesia: Survey finds most Islamic studies teachers oppose pluralism

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Tiny Minority of Extremists Alert. “Most Islamic studies teachers oppose pluralism, survey finds,” by Abdul Khalik for the Jakarta Post, November 26 (thanks to Kyros): Most Islamic studies teachers in public and private schools in Java oppose pluralism, tending toward radicalism and conservatism, according to a survey released in Jakarta on Tuesday. The study shows […]

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