Here is a reminder that the foes of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt are not made up entirely of democratic pluralists. Among them are some (at least) who cling to age-old hatreds, and indulge in the same kneejerk reaction as their opponents do: that any foe, any enemy, must be an agent or stooge of […]
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Egypt: Muslim Brotherhood supporters torch a Christian school, parade nuns through streets as “prisoners of war”
The persecution of Christians in Egypt continues, perpetrated by the same group that the mainstream media in the West treats as victims. “Egypt: Islamists hit Christian churches,” by Hamza Hendawi for the Associated Press, August 18: CAIRO (AP) “” After torching a Franciscan school, Islamists paraded three nuns on the streets like “prisoners of war” […]
Pakistani imam who framed Christian girl on blasphemy charges acquitted
He was accused of blasphemy for faking the burned Qur’an pages that he used to accuse the Christian girl — falsely — of blasphemy. But in his own trial the prosecution case broke down as all, not some but all, of the witnesses withdrew their accusations. Could they have been pressured in some way? I […]
Egypt: Ministry of social solidarity to start disbanding Muslim Brotherhood
No need for Brotherhood partisans in Washington and elsewhere to be concerned: the Brotherhood’s American arm is going strong. “Ministry of social solidarity to start disbanding Muslim Brotherhood,” from Egypt Independent, August 18 (thanks to Mona): Minister of Social Solidarity Ahmed al-Borai said that the ministry has started taking the legal steps necessary to disband […]
Egypt: Coptic Church announces support for army, police after Muslim Brotherhood torches churches nationwide
“The Coptic Church called on the West to “read objectively the facts of events, and not give international and political cover to these terrorist and bloody groups.” That plea is likely to fall on deaf ears, as the Brotherhood has a great supporter in the Obama Administration, and the mainstream media is full of sycophants […]
Judge to decide whether prosecutors will be allowed to present evidence of Fort Hood jihad mass murderer’s Islamic motivations
This is only an issue at all because his motives were Islamic. If he had shouted “Glory to Jesus Christ” and started shooting, there would never have been a question in the trial as to whether or not his motives were relevant. If his motives had been entirely secular, there would be no problem with […]
Egypt: Al-Qaeda top dog’s brother arrested, U.S. “moderate” Muslim leader’s brother killed — both fighting for Muslim Brotherhood
Hamas-linked CAIR announced this on Facebook on August 14 (thanks to Pamela Geller): Ahmed Bedier, former chief of Hamas-linked CAIR’s Tampa office, is a “moderate” Muslim leader — he even appeared on Glenn Beck’s show in March 2007 to speak out against “extremism.” On that show, he declared: “We condemn any nation, country or group […]
Think the Muslim Brotherhood is made up of peaceful defenders of democracy? Watch this.
Video thanks to Rabab.
World silent as Muslim Brotherhood targets Coptic Christians
The world is too busy worrying about “Islamophobia” to bother with a few dozen burned churches. “World Silent As Muslim Brotherhood Targets Coptic Christians,” from AINA, August 17: Christians in Egypt are again the target of Islamist Muslim Brotherhood supporters using the new violence as a cover for ongoing persecution. If Christians were burning mosques, […]
Burned home in Windsor, Connecticut: “Allahu akbar”
I don’t know the story behind this. A Jihad Watch reader spotted the “Allahu akbar” painted on the side of a burned house and sent me the photo. Perhaps the one who painted it was responsible for the burning. Or perhaps he just wanted to make a Qur’anic point that other Muslims have made at […]