A religion that cannot stand questioning, doubt, and even ridicule, and that requires the power of the state to protect it, is extraordinarily weak, and thereby challenges its own claims to embody the truth. Nonetheless, that very weakness makes it an agent of authoritarianism and brutality. “Egyptian writer may face jail for accusations of defaming […]
Archives for 2013
Pakistan: Nine-year-old girl sold in marriage to 35-year-old man
“The Prophet wrote the (marriage contract) with Aisha while she was six years old and consummated his marriage with her while she was nine years old and she remained with him for nine years (i.e. till his death)” (Bukhari 7.62.88). Do the human rights of this girl matter? Or would caring about her be “Islamophobic”? […]
Hamas top dogs admit to building tunnels to kidnap Israelis
Let the Third Intifada commence. “” Reza Aslan (@rezaaslan) February 25, 2013 Even if they wanted to, the Palestinian Authority leaders with whom Obama is demanding that Israel negotiate can’t rein in Hamas. “Hamas Leaders Admit to Building Tunnels to Kidnap Israelis,” by Adam Kredo for the Washington Free Beacon, October 21 (thanks to Block […]
Youth mag associated with Palestinian Authority publishes “Hitler’s sayings”
No one should be surprised when “Palestinians” fly the Nazi flag, as they did a few days ago. “Of course, Israel cannot be expected to negotiate with anyone who is dedicated to its destruction. But while I know you have had differences with the Palestinian Authority, I believe that you do have a true partner […]
State-run Iranian news agency calls for destruction of House of Saud: “enemy of Islam” and “arch-enemy of the entire human civilization”
The Shi’ite Iranians and Sunni Saudis have long been at odds. At times this has flared into open conflict, as during the hajj in 1987, when about 400 people were killed as Shi’ite pilgrims fought against Saudi security forces. Then the Sunni-Shi’ite conflicts in Iraq after the toppling of Saddam Hussein and now in Syria […]
Pakistan: Nearly 60% of those acquitted of terror charges have rejoined jihad groups or are active in other “anti-state activities”
This is because nothing was done to disabuse them of the belief system that motivated their jihad activity, since so many Pakistani authorities hold to that belief system themselves. This whole catch-and-release game is a show for the West, to show the endlessly foolable American Infidels that the Pakistanis are doing something about terrorism. “722 […]
“Palestinian” Muslim attempts to stab Israeli civilian on bus near Bethlehem
Let the Third Intifada commence. “” Reza Aslan (@rezaaslan) February 25, 2013 This comes just as the Hamas Prime Minister has called for a new intifada against Israel. Video thanks to MFS – The Other News.
Egypt: Muslim Brotherhood protesters deface church with “Egypt is Islamic” graffiti; 3 dead, 18 injured as Muslims open fire at another church
Those who retail the myth of “Islamophobia” are enabling and running interference for incidents like these, by demonizing all resistance to jihad and Islamic supremacism. The graffiti incident took place two days ago (thanks to Mai E.). And today, at another church in Egypt (an update on this story): “Gunmen Attack Christian Wedding in Egypt, […]
Pro-Muslim Brotherhood Homeland Security adviser says reporter has “Jewish demeanor”
There have been questions about Mohamed Elibiary”s true allegiances for years. He was one of the speakers at a December 2004 conference in Dallas titled “A Tribute to the Great Islamic Visionary.” The visionary in question was none other than the founding father of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Ayatollah Khomeini. When I questioned […]
Hamas PM calls for end to “peace process,” new jihad violence against Israel
Let the Third Intifada commence. — Reza Aslan (@rezaaslan) February 25, 2013 The first and second intifadas featured “Palestinian” jihadis murdering Israeli civilians and then celebrating their murders. The third will bring more of this. The sham “peace process” will only wring more concessions from Israel; it will not stop these bloodthirsty murderers. “Hamas Prime […]