Historically, non-Muslims whose lands were seized by the jihad had three choices: conversion, dhimmitude, or death. Today, however, they have a fourth option largely unavailable to their forbears: quit their lands of origin””emigrate””the latest testimony to the nature of Islam. A recent report indicates that unprecedented numbers of Copts, Egypt’s indigenous Christian population, are emigrating […]
Archives for September 2011
Islamic charity leader and “an outspoken proponent of the peaceful aspects of Islam” gets almost 3 years in jail for funneling money believed to fund Chechen jihad
Prosecutors had said Pete Seda was “well aware” the money was helping to fund Chechen jihadists, and the judge agreed. “Islamic charity leader sentenced to nearly 3 years,” by Jeff Barnard for the Associated Press, September 28 (thanks to all who sent this in): EUGENE, Ore. — The leader of the U.S. branch of a […]
Iranian court upholds apostasy conviction and death sentence for convert from Islam to Christianity
International pressure got the hikers freed; theirs was a fashionable cause in the mainstream press and among prominent left-wing figures. Would Hugo Chavez, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Cindy Sheehan, Noam Chomsky, and Sean Penn care to stand up for Yousef Nadarkhani’s human rights? An update on this story. “Christian Pastor Yousef Nadarkhani faces potential execution,” by […]
AFDI/SIOA files free speech lawsuit against New York City’s MTA
We have filed suit against the MTA for refusing to run our pro-Israel ads. Here is a section from the suit, and Pamela Geller has much more here: Plaintiffs American Freedom Defense Initiative (hereinafter referred to as “AFDI”), Pamela Geller, and Robert Spencer (collectively referred to as “Plaintiffs”), by and through their undersigned counsel, bring […]
Pamela Geller on the Sean Hannity Show: Israel, the UN and the jihad against the Jews
Pamela Geller was on Hannity last Friday discussing the latest front of the Palestinian jihad against Israel: the United Nations. It is refreshing to see some common sense on the airwaves. Get the urgently needed book, the only one that offers free citizens practical and proven strategies for resisting the advance of Sharia in the […]
Turkey supports the jihad in the North Caucasus
Although Turkey is a NATO member, she has always supported the jihad in the North Caucasus. The Turks have never openly supported the jihad, but always tried to use the jihad and jihadis for their own interests. And many Muslims made their way from Turkey to the Mujahideen, joining the jihad in Chechnya and Dagestan. […]
The Islamization of the Australian passport
On the Australian passport, only Muslims are allowed to cover facial features. Only religious reasons are acceptable excuses for covering hair, ears and facial contours. And only Islam has such religious reasons. From the Australian Govermnent’s general photograph guidelines: The photograph must show you without any hat or other head covering. However, if you wear […]
Islam — A (Jewish-) Christian Sect? (Part 2)
Islam — A (Jewish-) Christian Sect? (Part 2) A short history-of-dogma examination By Peter Bruns Translated by Anonymous Translation edited by Ibn Warraq Part 1 Until the middle of the previous century[20], a certain optimism prevailed about the historical applicability of Koranic as well as extra-Koranic materials. The results of Watt and the older Koranic […]
Pakistan tied to “complex, calculated assault” on Americans on Afghan border in 2007
“Even at the time it was seen as a turning point by officials managing day-to-day relations with Pakistan,” but attack was “glossed over” to maintain the relationship with Islamabad. A fine lot of good that did. “Pakistanis Tied to 2007 Border Attack on Americans,” by Carlotta Gall for the New York Times, September 27: KABUL, […]
Iran threatens to deploy warships near U.S. waters
The threatened deployment would be an expensive spectacle to attempt to make a point. Whether they go through with it is another matter altogether: talk, after all, is cheap. “Iran says could deploy navy near U.S. coast: report,” by Hashem Kalantari for Reuters, September 27: TEHRAN (Reuters) – Iran raised the prospect on Tuesday of […]