We have pointed out on many occasions (see, for example, here, here, and here) that the poor and marginalized bear the brunt of Sharia’s brutality and institutionalized discrimination. For example, there are those who cannot buy their way out of trouble with devices like diyya, or blood money, and there are also those who suffer […]
U.S. congressmen call for investigation after Palestinian Authority’s embezzlement of development fund to reward jihadists
It is not at all surprising to see the Palestinian Authority using the Palestinian Investment Fund for pet projects, except for how brazenly it has tapped the fund for this, of all purposes. The PA should be held accountable by all contributors, and a broader investigation of its use of aid is certainly warranted. “Congressmen […]
Report: Iranian claims to arrest CIA agents linked to Revolutionary Guard efforts to hide missiles in event of Israeli strike
An update on this story. “Iran CIA agent arrests linked to missile testing,” by Yaakov Lappin for the Jerusalem Post, November 24: Iran’s claim to arresting 12 CIA agents in its territory is linked to clandestine efforts by Tehran to disperse missiles around the country, a senior Iran analyst in the US told The Jerusalem […]
Egypt: Unlike October massacre of Christians, recent protesters’ deaths get army apology
The contrast is noteworthy. This is what the army said this time: “The Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) presents its regrets and deep apologies for the deaths of martyrs from among Egypt’s loyal sons during the recent events in Tahrir Square,” Compare that to the Orwellian-grade cover-up of the Maspero massacre of October […]
Pakistan: “Jesus Christ” reportedly removed from list of banned words for text messages
Even in the present climate in Pakistan, this was too absurd, and too obvious a swipe at the Christian minority to stand. An update on this story. “Islamabad, victory for Paul Bhatti and APMA: Jesus Christ is no longer banned in texting,” from AsiaNews, November 24: Islamabad (AsiaNews) – The commitment of the Special Advisor […]
Afghanistan Dearbornistan: Male nurse fired for treating Muslim women
“He was told the clinic’s male Muslim clientele did not want a male treating female patients.” For a taxpayer-funded entity to comply with such a demand opens more than one nasty can of worms. First, there is the disturbing prospect of a state institution taking it upon itself to enforce and observe an Islamic separation […]
Malaysia’s “Obedient Wives Club” sells polygamy in London
The club’s creepy sexual fantasy “guide” with a touch of Islamic supremacism was banned in Malaysia, but the group’s supporters are taking their message to London. Never mind that polygamy is still technically illegal in Britain. Then again, more than a few Muslims there are already ignoring that. “Obedient Wives Club urges women: Be like […]
Indian Christians call for halt to “Talibanization” of Kashmir after pastor’s arrest for baptizing Muslims
The fundamental question in this case is one of Indian sovereignty: is Indian law the supreme law of the land in Indian Kashmir, or is Sharia? Local authorities and Muslim clergy are acting as though the latter were. They have sought to prosecute Rev. Khanna for promoting “disharmony, enmity or hatred” due to religion, and […]
A day late, a dollar short: Afghanistan reduces rape victim’s jail sentence, prosecutor says she did not report attack fast enough
Look where she landed when the attack came to light in the first place. Would the outcome have been any different if she went straight to the police? No, she would be like the many other Afghan women in jail under similar circumstances: half of the women in Afghan jails are there for alleged “moral […]
Grand Mufti of Egypt: “There is no real problem” with religious discrimination, violence
Who you gonna believe, the mufti or your lyin’ eyes? “Egypt mufti denies discrimination, plays down Islamists,” by Tom Heneghan for Reuters, November 22: BETHANY BEYOND THE JORDAN, Jordan (Reuters) – Egypt’s highest Islamic legal official denied on Tuesday that minority Christians faced sectarian discrimination and said Islamists would win no more than 20 percent […]