Cid Martel of the Dutch Disease blog has kindly sent along this revealing translation of a Dutch story from Trouw. Cid explains: “A small Dutch Christian party called ChristenUnie (ChristianUnion) is trying to figure out how to deal with Muslims. Some feel Muslims are a threat, others think that Christians need to be open to […]
Hans Jansen on Dhimmitude in Holland
I don’t generally publish older articles — there is so much worthy material out there that if I did, I would do nothing else. However, I have made an exception for this piece from last November by Johannes J.G. Jansen (Hans Jansen), author of “The Dual Nature of Islamic Fundamentalism.” Janssen is one of the […]
Dutch spy chief says warnings of militancy ignored
“Nowadays young, second- or third-generation Moroccans don’t see themselves as Moroccans anymore, but also not as Dutch. In the search for an identity, they decide that they are just Muslims and nothing else.” From Reuters, with thanks to Nicolei: AMSTERDAM, Dec 31 (Reuters) – The Dutch spy chief has accused politicians of ignoring intelligence warnings […]
Jihadist pizza courier ‘targeted’ Amsterdam sex zone
Some like to compare Christian conservatives to jihadists. This is one of the differences. From Expatica, with thanks to Kemaste: AMSTERDAM — Justice authorities arrested a Moroccan man last month after receiving a tip-off that Islamic extremists were allegedly planning an attack on the Red Light District in Amsterdam, it was reported on Friday. The […]
Holland: Cabinet to act against ‘extremist mosques’
But the way they’re going, they’ll probably close down a few churches, too, just to prove they’re not discriminatory. From Expatica, with thanks to Anthony: AMSTERDAM — The Dutch government has committed itself to a plan of action against the 10 to 25 mosques in the Netherlands where “extremist sermons” are delivered, Interior Minister Johan […]
“Holland’s Black September” available again
“Holland’s Black September,” about which I gave information below, is available online again here. Click on “Danish-TV-Holland-Th..>” and you should be able to see it. Many thanks to Victor for hosting it.
Film: Holland’s Black September
Here is a place where you can view and/or download a film in Dutch (with English subtitles): Holland’s Black September (Hollands Sorte September). (Thanks to Anthony Wayne for the link.) [UPDATE: The link doesn’t work anymore. I am trying to find another way to put this up. Stay tuned. If anyone can provide other links […]
Dutch government: 10 to 25 extremist mosques across Holland
A translation of a story from De Telegraaf, courtesy CAGE News: THE HAGUE – the Government of the Netherlands estimates that there are approximately 10 to 25 mosques where extremist sermons are being preached. The cabinet currently does not have any specific action plan against it nor is it possible to take any action using […]
The Dutch mosque: A place of prayer or violence?
A “bouncer” at the mosque? From Expatica, with thanks to Anthony: The El Tawheed mosque is a dilapidated-looking building on the Jan Hanzenstraat, part of the old working-class neighbourhood of Old West in Amsterdam. A neatly typed note (in perfect Dutch) has been taped onto the window, requesting the press to respect the privacy of […]
Tolerance in the face of terror?
“Tolerance is gone.” From Expatica, with thanks to Anthony: Armed with the promise of “several tens of millions of euros” in increased funding, the AIVD has been given new orders in direct response to the brutal assassination of Van Gogh. The organisation has been tasked with tightening surveillance on suspected “extremists” and preventing future attacks. […]