Back in 2015, I watched a 1-minute video of Muslims connected to the Islamic State (“ISIS”) breaking crosses inside and from atop churches. Because the video had for some days been going viral on Arabic social media, I, in an effort to bring Western peoples up to speed with Muslims—to show them what Muslims around the world were watching—uploaded it onto YouTube.
YouTube’s reaction was swift and terrible: deemed “inappropriate,” the video was taken down and my YouTube account temporarily suspended.
Recently, however, while doing some research for another article, I found the video YouTube sought to bury and loaded it onto Rumble: view here or below (special thanks to Aymenn Jawad al-Tamimi).
The video shows Muslims doing what Muslims have been doing from the dawn of Islam to the present moment: breaking the cross, in emulation of their prophet who always broke the cross whenever he came upon it (per canonical Bukhari hadith). As such, and according to the caption provided by ISIS on the video, Muslims were “purifying” the ancient Christian region of Nineveh, Syria, of its “symbols of polytheism,” which included, not just the crucifix, but Christian icons and statues, all of which the jihadists smashed.
Such behavior, it should be noted, is immensely commonplace. Hardly a few days go by without some cross throwing some Muslims somewhere into a fit (most recently, a soccer player’s cross).
Indeed, just a few weeks ago in Pakistan, thousands of Muslims rioted after some Christians were accused—as usual, falsely—of desecrating a Koran. The rampaging Muslims set 25 churches aflame and desecrated at least one Christian cemetery. Discussing this savagery, the Rev. Deacon Daud Irshad, observed:
I saw with tears in my eyes how the mob desecrated crosses on the roofs of the churches and in graveyards and ruined church buildings. They burnt so many Bibles and altars…
Videos of these “every day” Pakistanis breaking the cross (which appear on YouTube, here and here, perhaps because suppressing this ubiquitous phenomenon has become futile) are very reminiscent of the “terrorist” behavior of ISIS (who, as we are forever told, “have nothing to do with Islam”).
While one can point to many other recent examples of Muslims attacking churches and destroying crosses all around the Islamic world, it is enough to note that this same exact savagery has become commonplace even in the West, where churches and crosses are routinely attacked—two churches every day in France alone—by Muslims. For numerous examples, read this article.
At any rate, if you wish to know how millions of Muslims around the world feel towards the cross of Christ—at least those who seek to follow their prophet’s example of breaking it—view the 1-minute video YouTube censored.
“Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.” Matthew 5:10
It is astonishing how many people have chosen the broad road that will lead them straight to hell.
Thanks Raymond, I now consider much of the west as frogs in the slowly boiling pot. The Biden Admin. is allowing them to pour into the country aided by NGO’s and citizens with a misguided altruism giving them lodging, money, buildings to use, and seeing them as a persecuted class of victims. All that despite the fact that the majority are younger, single, military age men.
Finally opened “Defenders of the West”. First the Foreword alone is a beautiful description of your credentials, background, education and historical and linguistic training. Plus a brief history of Islamic conquest, and a faltering western response. Sad.
I’m only into the Introduction now and taking notes for talking points and memory aids. Looking forward to the courageous acts you’ve previewed in your articles. From what I’ve seen in your articles, I’ll be enjoying an inspiring read.
I recommend the book to all.
To Tershia: Mary sends her greetings. She’s commenting less but reading our posts and Raymond’s articles. Her writing is as always, clear and direct. She remains a remarkable intellect at 96 now.
She recommended to me GBNews. It’s a very informative site and growing in popularity as BBC descends, the British people are waking up.
Link: https://www.gbnews.com/news/
Michael Heaver channel YouTube is another Brit posting short videos mostly about UK and European politics and events of importance. Mike is a good guy and his brief but informative videos give a good picture in a minimum of time. Link to his latest video (migrant crisis EU).
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNKrggTMIAE
Thanks Don – please pass on my best regards to Mary. I miss her 😇
I have been subscribed to GBNews for a long time, as we get no news in Canada except from the twisted Trudeau MSM, which I don’t read.
Take care.
You’re welcome. I’ll tell her. Understand your predicament in CA with the idiot.
I’m starting to challenge pastors to pray politically for our countries, raise up solid leadership, etc.
It’s strange how they shy away from the idea. I understand the possibility of an end time scenario but, for me at least, I pray for the world and fight for the right while I’m here.
Lots of gospel opportunities lately, people asking and newer believers calling me with questions. Its rewarding to be able to help.
Best to you Ms Tershia
Raymond’s Up-Loading this truth of HATRED in Islamics ‘ minds; thus my Upvote above.
and idiots still fall for those interfaith deceptions.
Do you have a Osysee acount? You can post it there