Today in history, on October 7, 1571, one of the most cataclysmic clashes between Islam and the West took place. In 1570, Muslim Turks — in the guise of the Ottoman Empire — invaded the island of Cyprus, prompting Pope Pius V to call for and form a “Holy League” of maritime Catholic nation-states, spearheaded by the Spanish Empire, in 1571. Before they could reach and … [Read more...]
Video: Vandalism & Death — The Ongoing Plight of Christians in Artsakh with Raymond Ibrahim
My recent appearance on Church Militant's The Download: Discussion with author Raymond Ibrahim. In this episode of The Download, hosts Christine Niles, Trey Brock and Bradley Eli discuss the plight of Armenian Christians living in a war-torn region known as Artsakh. Special guest Raymond Ibrahim (https://www.raymondibrahim.com/) provides the latest on the suffering of … [Read more...]
This Week in History: Christians Take the Offensive against Islamic Tyranny
This week in history witnessed the launch of a daringly amazing campaign dedicated to defending and liberating Christian lands from Islamic oppression. The year was 1442. After having suffered countless atrocities from the invading Turks, “everyone [in the West] spoke of making war on the infidels and driving them out of Europe”—and it was entirely due to the martial exploits … [Read more...]
Today in History: ‘Pride Was Their Downfall’ at the Battle of Nicopolis
Today in history, on September 25, 1396, a major military encounter with Islam that demonstrated just how disunited Christendom had become took place. Two years earlier, in 1394, the Ottoman Turks had been “doing great injury to Hungary,” causing its young king, Sigismund, to appeal “to Christendom for assistance.” It came at an opportune time. The hitherto quarreling … [Read more...]
ICC Video: A Deep Dive into the Destructive History of Islam with Raymond Ibrahim (Part 1)
Jeff King, president of International Christian Concern, recently interviewed me. The official description and video follow: 09/10/2023 Today, I have the privilege of sharing with you an interview with Raymond Ibrahim, an author and expert on Islamic history. The history of Islam is fascinating, particularly as it relates to the religion’s relation to other faiths. Throughout … [Read more...]