The attempt to intimidate the West into criminalizing criticism of Islam continues, with incidents such as this one in Norway as a pretext. “‘Extremism & violence’: Iran joins Pakistan in blasting Norway for Koran burning stunt under the pretext ‘freedom of expression,’” RT, November 26, 2019: Tehran has summoned its Norwegian envoy to voice “strong […]
Minnesota: Police threaten to charge grandmother for filming traffic problems at mosque
The police there know who is in charge and who they must not allow to become offended or enraged. And it isn’t Sally Ness. “Civil Rights Lawsuit Filed by Grandmother Threatened with Prosecution for Filming Mosque Violations,” American Freedom Law Center, November 12, 2019 (thanks to the Geller Report): (Minneapolis, Minnesota)—On November 12, 2019, the […]
Jordan: Aid donated by Catholics in the West diverted from persecuted Christians to Muslims
It is hard to imagine that learned imam in the Vatican, Pope Francis, getting exercised about this. “Leave them; they are blind guides. And if a blind man leads a blind man, both will fall into a pit.” (Matthew 15:14) “Catholic Aid Diverted From Persecuted Christians to Muslims,” by Trey Blanton, ChurchMilitant.com, November 25, 2019 […]
It Can’t Happen Here? Muslim Organization Wants International Law Criminalizing Criticism of Islam
My latest in PJ Media: The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), which is made up of 56 nations plus the Palestinian Authority, met Thursday in Jeddah and called for the adoption of an international law criminalizing criticism of Islam. But that kind of law could never be adopted in the United States, could it? Think […]
Pakistan to raise Norway Qur’an burning at EU to push for international blasphemy laws
The OIC has been trying to compel the West to criminalize criticism of Islam for many years. Now they see their main chance. “Pakistan to raise Quran desecration incident at EU, OIC,” by Islamuddin Sajid, Anadolu Agency, November 24, 2019: Pakistan on Sunday decided to take up the recent incident of desecration of the Muslims’ […]
Erdogan: Turkish forces are “heroes of the Mohammadian Army,” mosques recite “Conquest” chapter of Qur’an
“Across Turkey’s mosques, the Diyanet, or the directorate of religious affairs, organized calls to prayer and recitation of the ‘Conquest’ chapter in the Quran, broadcasting it over loudspeakers. Turkish mainstream media, including state-run Anadolu Agency, broadcast Islamic clerics telling followers the northeast Syria operation was ordained by God. The pro-government media outlet shared dozens of […]
Pakistan summons Norway’s ambassador over burning of Quran: “Hurt the sentiments of 1.3 billion Muslims”
No one in the West seems to be able to grasp these distinctions anymore, but even though one may object to burning the Qur’an (I do; I’d rather people read and study it), it is a matter of the freedom of expression. If someone burns the Bible, or the Bhagavad Gita, or The Adventures of […]
Egypt: Muslim demands Christians not sit outside their house, stabs them when they refuse
He wanted them to submit to his commands. Islamic law mandates a second-class status for Christians, in which they “pay the jizya with willing submission, and feel themselves subdued” (Qur’an 9:29). When they refused, he considered it permissible to attack them, as they had forfeited the protection that submission allows for. “Coptic Christian Family Attacked […]
Germany video: Muslim migrant breaks alcohol bottles, tries to set the alcohol on fire, causes $1100 in damage
A hadith depicts Muhammad saying: “Verily Allah, the Exalted, has forbidden wine. So who hears this verse and he has anything of it with him, he should neither drink it nor sell it.” (Sahih Muslim 3835) The principle is always and everywhere the same: in Muslim countries, one should conform one’s behavior to Muslim sensibilities. […]
UK: Conservative councillor suspended over accusation of “Islamophobia,” says “I am not a racist”
“It is understood the allegation relates to an encounter with a Muslim party member outside an internal meeting in the summer.” However, there is no information given about what actually happened. Sherwin herself says: I am being victimised by people trying to blacken my name.” And: “I am not a racist.” At very least, then, […]