This article was originally published by Salon, on June 29, 1998. The flap over Sen. Trent Lott’s remarks about homosexuality illustrates the way people on both sides of the political debate have come to talk about this issue — and shouldn’t. For those who missed it, Lott was asked on a radio talk show whether [...]
Still more jihadist violence to report against Nigerian churches on Christmas Eve. "Christmas Eve tragedy: Serial blasts, arson in Jos, Borno," by Moses Gbande and Gbenga Akinkugbethe for the Nigerian Compass, December 25: While the world prepared for the celebration of Christmas yesterday, the residents of Jos, in Plateau State,…
For those of us who no longer believe in Santa Claus, there remains a single consolation: the series of grim, deliciously wicked presents that pour down our chimney from the Grinch. In the absence of St. Nick, some ghastly Krampus dashes through the skies (like Jack the Pumpkin King in…
At least The Guardian titled the essay for what it is, “A Shameful Thought for the Day.” Dawkins slams the Vatican’s “obscene indulgences” and then goes after original sin, a foundation of Christian faith.
At first, this statement may seem at odds with recent reports in which Hamas said it is committed to its current "truce" with Israel, but the hudna is never meant to last. It is a temporary cessation of hostilities, and only when it is in the interest of Islamic forces…
Has he condemned the Christmas jihad attacks in Nigeria and the Philippines? Or is it only a matter of national interest when Muslims get killed? "US President Obama condemns Pakistan suicide bombing," from the BBC, December 25: US President Barack Obama has condemned as "outrageous" Saturday’s deadly suicide bomb attack…
"The Zero Hour has arrived" for the forces of rage and hate. More on this story. "’Jihadist’ issues Christmas bombing threat," from AFP, December 24: WASHINGTON (AFP) – A "jihadist" in an audiotaped threat said fireworks displays will set off terrorist bombs in countries celebrating Christmas, the SITE monitoring group…
It isn’t just Christmas they hate. There Is No Fun In Islam* Update: "Haia men ready to block New Year festivities," by MD Humaidan for Arab News, December 24 (thanks to all who sent this in): JEDDAH: The Commission for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice (Haia) has…
It’s funny how none of the Vast Majority of Peaceful Muslims seems interested in going to Mogadishu to explain to al-Shabaab how they’re getting Islam and jihad all wrong, wrong, wrong. Honest Ibe? Brave Ahmed? Boy Reza? Anyone? Anyone? "Somalia: Al Shabaab calls for continuation of ‘East Africa jihad,’" from…
Max Blumenthal attempts to show that there is a vast Christian/conservative conspiracy against the so-called “religion of peace” — Islam — and that those of us who speak out against Islamic fascism, genocide, child murder, etc., are doing so not because we believe in basic human dignity, but rather because we are a “spasm of anti-Muslim bigotry.”
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