Gatestone Institute The most historic and emblematic sign of Muslim persecution of Christians returned in February: Christians in Raqqa, Syria, under the occupation of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL, which has since consolidated more territory), were given the three classic choices of Islam: 1) convert to Islam or 2) pay jizya (tribute or extortion money, via … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2014
The Metropalistan Opera
By Tabitha Korol Renew America Canceling the simulcast of 'The Death of Klinghoffer" does not exculpate any of the personnel affiliated with the opera if the show will be presented on stage as scheduled. Because Peter Gelb acknowledged the "genuine concern in the international Jewish community," he is not oblivious to the impropriety, yet he continues unimpeded. He may well … [Read more...]
Islam’s ‘Protestant Reformation’ (Part 1)
PJ Media In order to prevent a clash of civilizations, or worse, Islam must reform. This is the contention of many Western peoples. And, pointing to Christianity’s Protestant Reformation as proof that Islam can also reform, many are optimistic. Overlooked by most, however, is that Islam has been reforming. What is today called “radical Islam” is the reformation of … [Read more...]
Des djihadistes démontrent «La Puissance de l’Islam» sur des ânes
Par Raymond Ibrahim Des vidéos très graphiques sont récemment apparus dans les médias arabes montrant des djihadistes musulmans syriens en train de tuer des ânes afin de les manger. Un point important qu'il faut retenir de ces sites web, c'est que les djihadistes sont des hypocrites pour (encore) avoir violé les lois islamiques, qui interdisent la consommation d'ânes … [Read more...]
Rape in Egypt: The Muslim Brotherhood ‘Gets Even’
French Muslim Brotherhood sympathizers recently went on a sexual assault and rape spree in Egypt as a way of “getting even” with those women who dared to celebrate the presidential victory of Abdel Fatteh al-Sisi—the former army chief who overthrew Muslim Brotherhood rule in Egypt. On June 8, when tens of thousands of Egyptians congregated in Tahrir Square to celebrate … [Read more...]