Like so many abductions and forced marriages in Pakistan, cases like this show that Christians in Pakistan are now, in practice, virtually non-persons. When they disappear, they are often simply gone, fallen down the memory hole as far as authorities are concerned. The pervasive pattern of behavior toward Christians observable in Pakistan makes this case […]
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Malaysian Muslim party calls for banning first Elton John concert in Malaysia
Muslims not infrequently call for banning the concerts of ‘infidel’ performers, which closely hews with the Islamic script (and scripture). Islam calls for the destruction of many kinds of artistic expression, including, according to many hadiths, music. However, orthodox Muslims have shown a willingness to look the other way if a certain type of music […]
More Christians in Pakistan forced to convert to Islam
Most of our readers have heard about Asia Bibi, a Christian who languishes on death row in a prison in Pakistan (‘Muslim-occupied India’) for the capital crime of blasphemy against Islam. But there are also many Christians in that same country who are kidnapped and forcibly converted to Islam. The police and authorities do nothing […]
Obama Administration ready to negotiate with Mullah Omar
Capitulation. But who cares, right? The Twin Towers are down, already. Quit your complaining. “Washington ready to negotiate with Mullah Omar,” by Dean Nelson for the Telegraph, October 28 (thanks to Wimpy): Washington is ready to negotiate with Taliban leader Mullah Omar and now regards his involvement as crucial to the prospects for peace in […]
Yemen: Jihadists murder head of counterterrorism unit with car bomb
In the U.S., if you work in counterterrorism, they just charge you with “Islamophobia.” “Car bomb kills head of Yemeni counterterrorism unit,” by Mohammed Jamjoom for CNN, October 28 (thanks to Kenneth): (CNN) — A car bomb exploded in Aden on Friday, killing the commander of a Yemeni counterterrorism unit and seriously injuring two children, […]
“Radical Islamist” shot, wounded after firing at U.S. embassy in Sarajevo
He was a member, according to this story, of a Tiny Minority of Extremists in Bosnia — in this case, the Wahhabis. “Islamist shot dead after firing at US embassy in Sarajevo,” from Agence France-Presse, October 28: A gunman opened fire at the US embassy in Sarajevo Friday before being taken out by a sniper, […]
Feds: Boston jihadist Tarek Mehanna was al-Qaeda mouthpiece
Mehanna: Peanut butter and jelly indeed Cushy Bedroom Jihad. “Feds: Tarek Mehanna was al-Qaeda mouthpiece,” by Laurel J. Sweet for the Boston Herald, October 28 (thanks to Kenneth): As an American-born Muslim of privilege tried to shield himself yesterday with the Constitution he’s accused of betraying, prosecutors began painting for jurors a sinister portrait of […]
Omar Sharif slaps woman at film fest
video platformvideo managementvideo solutionsvideo player “Good women are obedient….As for those from whom you fear disobedience, admonish them and send them to beds apart and beat them.” — Qur’an 4:34 Video from the San Francisco Chronicle (thanks to Karl).
Rep. Louie Gohmert presses Napolitano over her granting security clearance to Mohamed Elibiary
Video courtesy Pamela Geller, who explains: Napolitano denies being aware of a Muslim Brotherhood-tied operative whom she swore in. Rep. Louie Gohmert of Texas does a spectacular job pressing Napolitano on her knowledge of the story that I posted yesterday concerning Mohamed Elibiary, the Homeland Security Adviser who allegedly leaked intel and shopped classified Info […]
Tampa: Use of Islamic law OK in civil case
Yes, it’s a civil case. Still, it opens the door farther to the use of a legal system that contains coercive and oppressive elements that infringe upon the rights of women and non-Muslims, and restrict the freedom of speech and the freedom of conscience. An update on this story. “Use of Islamic law OK in […]