The same folks to bring you "Abrahamism"—the idea that Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are intricately connected—have narrowed their sights on promoting Mary, the mother of Christ, as "a Jewish, Christian and Muslim woman," in the words of Catholic priest Fr. Gian Matteo of the Pontifical International Marian Academy. In a ten-week webinar series titled "Mary, a … [Read more...]
Universities Demonize and Disavow Christian Self-Sacrifice and Altruism (AKA, ‘the Crusades’)
The Indiana-based University of Valparaiso is scrapping its Crusader mascot, nickname, and logos—because they convey “hate” and are not “inclusive” enough. According to the university’s Feb. 11, 2021 statement: Interim President Colette Irwin-Knott of Valparaiso University (“Valpo”) announced today that it will retire its existing mascot, the Crusader.… The Crusader imagery … [Read more...]
The ‘Farcical and Empty Claims’ of Islam’s Greatest University
Al Azhar, the Muslim world's most prestigious if not authoritative Islamic university, recently blasted Jerome, the archbishop of Athens and all Greece, for saying during a January 14 interview that: "Islam, its people, is not a religion but a political party" — that Muslims are "the people of war ... who seek expansion," which is a "characteristic of Islam." Instead of … [Read more...]
Does Telling Muslims ‘How to Behave’ Prompt Hatred and Terror?
Does a firm stance against Islam provoke anger, resentment, and violence from Muslims? And does the opposite—pandering to and appeasing Muslims—win their appreciation, respect, and cooperation? Far too many in the West are convinced that the answer to both of these questions is an emphatic yes. Recently, on Dec.7, 2020 in Berlin, for instance, in a speech to the … [Read more...]
EMET Webinar on ’14 Centuries of Radical Islam’ with Raymond Ibrahim
Last week, the Endowment for Middle East Truth (EMET) held a webinar titled "14 Centuries of Radical Islam's War against the West." I was its featured speaker. The one-hour video with Q&A follows: … [Read more...]