Coptic Solidarity Generally speaking, which nations are more prejudiced and discriminatory—Western or non-Western nations? Listening to Western media, the answer seems clear enough: the West, still dominated by ethnically white people, is rife with systematic racism, unlike the much more egalitarian, non-white and non-Western world. Nor does it seem to matter how many … [Read more...]
Understanding Islam: Theory vs Practice
The gulf between understanding Islam in theory and in practice is wide and telling. Based on the findings of a recent study, what Western peoples think of Islam when relying on secondhand information from the powers-that-be (the media, the political “elite,” etc.) is vastly different from what they think of Islam after personally experiencing it. According to the report, In … [Read more...]
Video: The Saints and Sinners Who Defended the West from Jihad
On Jan. 31, 2024, Fr. Mitch Pacwa of EWTN Live interviewed me. The video and EWTN's description follow: "Fr. Mitch welcomes author and expert on Islam, Raymond Ibrahim. They discuss the historical saints and sinners who defended the Christian West against Islamic jihadist aggression." … [Read more...]
‘Shut Up and Wash Some Feet!’ Super Bowl Commercial Promotes Doormat Christianity
Once again, Christians are being reminded that their sole and exclusive function in life is to be doormats for all and sundry. One of Super Bowl Sunday’s ads, titled “Foot Washing,” consists of several consecutive images of people washing the feet of other people. As might be expected, the ad was infused with a very not so subtle political element: the majority of those … [Read more...]
Are Muslim Converts to Christianity Sincere?
The Stream Muslim asylum seekers throughout Western Europe are increasingly converting to Christianity: 40 Muslim migrants aboard the Bibby Stockholm, a Barge in Portland Port in Dorset, England, have reportedly embraced Christ, are fervently attending churches, and being instructed by faith leaders. Another 20 Muslim migrants were baptized two weekends ago in Wethersfield, … [Read more...]