More members of the Tiny Minority of Extremists in moderate, tolerant, pro-American Kosovo? Of course, their presence in the Balkans is commonly written off as the product of Wahhabi influence. And while Saudi money has been instrumental in exporting jihad ideology and funding the activity that results, this explanation is all too often also used […]
Archives for May 2010
Priorities: Saudi religious police go after “emo” girls
“Emo” refers to a punk-influenced music sub-culture known for wearing a great deal of black (actually pretty easy for women in Saudi Arabia), heavy eye makeup, and generally appearing rather sad (though a little more dressed-down and less monochromatic than Goths). More extensive background than you probably need can be found here. Now, everyone knows […]
“The Obama administration’s benign neglect of Arab Christians is putting freedoms and human rights in the whole Middle East at risk”
Coptic leaders have been unsuccessful in efforts to get an audience with Obama. Perhaps he fears that to meet with them would be “Islamophobic.” “Coptic Christians Voicing Frustration With White House As Persecution Widens in Egypt,” by Youssef Ibrahim for the New York Sun, May 22 (thanks to George): The leaders of Coptic Christians, whose […]
Still more moral equivalence: Facebook page calls for “Everybody Draw [the] Holocaust Day”
It turns out it’s not just Iranians who have seen fit to draw equivalences between the Holocaust and mocking Islam and Muhammad (thanks to Kim). Of course, the issue is complicated by the propensity among Muslim communities for Holocaust denial. So, drawing that same equivalence, if they think the Holocaust is trivial or didn’t happen, […]
It’s back! Saudi cleric revives controversy over adult-suckling fatwa
Yes, you read that right, and our You Might Want To Read This Sitting Down Department sends its suggestions that… well, you know. Why would something this wacky make a repeat appearance? What kind of weirdo would suggest such a thing? Who, indeed? (Insert awkward silence here.) Muhammad, actually, according to this hadith: ‘A’isha (Allah […]
And now, a moment of moral equivalence from the Iranian media
The implication here is absurd, but predictable. That is, the notion that 6,000,000 Jews killed in the Holocaust, as well as the millions of members of other groups the Nazis attempted to exterminate, is an atrocity equal to a cartoon about Muhammad, or jokes about Islam in general. Frankly, I (Marisol) find this cartoon offensive. […]
S. African Muslim leaders urge followers to react (“responsibly”), castigate paper for not suppressing free expression
Amid all of this uproar, three simple words bear repeating: It’s. A. Cartoon. Indeed, imagine if this level of indignation were directed by Muslims at those who commit atrocities at the urging of Islamic scriptures? Note also the sense of entitlement to special treatment. “Muslims urged to react,” from iAfrica, May 22 (thanks to Twostellas): […]
No Motoon left behind!
We’ve received a few more submissions contributions for Everybody Draw Muhammad Day. Here they are: From Raven: From Gravenimage: From WM (and we realize this may be offensive to Looney Tunes fans and the National Pork Board): A number of people have contacted us asking how to send drawings. The fastest way is to send […]
South African adherents of the Religion of Peace warn of “backlash” after court injunction against Motoon is denied
This case offers proof yet again of Sam Harris’ observation (quoted by Brad Thor here): The position of the Muslim community in the face of all provocations seems to be: Islam is a religion of peace, and if you say that it isn’t, we will kill you. Of course, the truth is often more nuanced, […]
Border patrol continues to find evidence of jihadist infiltration at Mexican border
Video here, from WSB in Atlanta (thanks to K). Of course, this is not the first report of such activity, and unfortunately, it will certainly not be the last.