Note: Sometime back, journalist Niram Ferretti interviewed me for the Italian publication, L’Informale (original here). Pasted below are excerpts from the English version (Ferretti's questions are in bold, my responses not). How much is the concept of jihad intended as holy war, central to the way Islam has interpreted itself during the centuries? The concept of jihad … [Read more...]
“Raymond Ibrahim on the Bottom-Up Oppression of Egypt’s Christians”
“Raymond Ibrahim on the Bottom-Up Oppression of Egypt’s Christians," a summary of my recent Middle East Forum webinar by Gary C. Gambill, general editor at the Forum, was published on August 27, 2020. It follows: Raymond Ibrahim, a Judith Friedman Rosen fellow at the Middle East Forum and a Shillman fellow at the David Horowitz Freedom Center, spoke to participants in a June … [Read more...]
Audio: ‘Blasphemy’ Cases and Their Doctrinal Roots
As a continuation of our earlier discussion, Al Kresta of Ave Maria Radio recently interviewed me again on the topic of "blasphemy," including its doctrinal roots. The roughly 14 minute talk can be heard here. Kresta in the Afternoon’s description of the talk follows: Description: Just days before an annual observance meant to celebrate the contributions of religious … [Read more...]
Audio: The Courtroom Murder of an American Blasphemer in Pakistan
Al Kresta of Ave Maria Radio recently interviewed me on the July 29 murder of Tahir Naseem and related topics. The roughly 15 minute talk can be heard here (and fast-forwarding to the 21:18 minute mark). Kresta in the Afternoon's description of the interview follows: The United States is urging Pakistan to overhaul its harsh blasphemy laws following the murder of Tahir … [Read more...]
“Battles to Conquer the West: Then and Now, with Raymond Ibrahim”
Earlier today, in a one hour audio segment titled "Battles to Conquer the West: Then and Now (Raymond Ibrahim)," Fr. McTeigue interviewed me on The Catholic Current. We discussed a number of topics -- including the metaphysical battles for the West, the Hagia Sophia, and much more. Click hear to listen. … [Read more...]