KABUL, Afghanistan — Religious lawmakers in Afghanistan blocked legislation on Saturday aimed at strengthening provisions for women’s freedoms, arguing that parts of it violate Islamic principles and encourage disobedience. The fierce opposition highlights how tenuous women’s rights remain a dozen years after the ouster of the hard-line Taliban regime, whose strict interpretation of Islam once … Continue reading »
Iran’s internet in nationwide coma as presidential polls loom
Internet censorship in Iran has increased since 2005 given many users saw it as their “saving grace;” an easy way to get around Iran’s strict press laws. (Photo Courtesy: techfact.org) Al Arabiya with Agencies – Access to internet in Iran is being increasingly stifled as next month’s presidential elections loom, users and experts have … Continue reading »
The life and times of a gay Muslim
Can you be a homosexual and a Muslim believer without the first contradicting the latter? Is true reconciliation possible between a faith that strongly condemns gays, both in theory and in practice, and the realities of the LGBTQ community in the Arab world? “Yes it is,” claims French/Algerian Ph.D. researcher, activist, and writer Ludovic (Lotfi) … Continue reading »
Swearing In the Enemy
One of the suspected Boston bombers was a naturalized citizen, and the other was on his way. Ayaan Hirsi Ali, herself a new citizen, asks how we might change the process of becoming an American to exclude those who hate America. By AYAAN HIRSI ALI Author Ayaan Hirsi Ali, who recently became a U.S. citizen, … Continue reading »
Egypt: 20,000 Muslims screaming Allahu akbar attack Christian church
More fruit of the glorious Obama-endorsed “Arab Spring.” And look at how the Associated Press covered this atrocity. “Two Christian Churches in Egypt Attacked By Muslims This Week,” by Mary Abdelmassih for AINA, May 18: (AINA) — The escalation of Muslim attacks on Christian churches in Egypt continues unabated. This week two attacks were carried … Continue reading »
Muslims cancel annual Arab Festival because of lawsuits by Christians and Jews who have been attacked there
BNI/ DEARBORNISTAN: Muslims cancel annual Arab Festival because of lawsuits by Christians and Jews who have been attacked there The city and organizers were facing increased insurance and liability costs because of the lawsuits filed and won by Christians who have repeatedly been subjected to taunts and physical assaults outside the festival in the past. … Continue reading »
Saudi cleric: Prohibit women from using air conditioning
By Cheryl K. Chumley // A man who claimed to be a Salafist-Wahhibist cleric put the word out on Twitter that women should not flip on air conditioners at home because it sends the signal they’re home and that could lead to moral depravities. The cleric said “turning on the cooler ventilator is prohibited for women … Continue reading »
A state and a ½ solution
Sixty-six years since Israel declared itself a state, and the Palestinians found themselves refugees; and no solution is in sight, despite many so called attempts to reach one. The situation for the Palestinians has been from worse to worse; while on the Israeli side there has been an exponential progress. One of the main steps … Continue reading »
Rise of the militias
The Bayda and Banias massacres signal the next phase in Assad’s war The use of chemical weapons and Obama’s fudged “red line” has given way to gruesome footage of a schismatic Syrian rebel commander biting into the lung of a slain Hezbollah fighter and vowing revenge against Assadist soldiers. Such is the international press’ attention … Continue reading »
Islamic Forced Conversions—Past and Present
By Raymond Ibrahim Originally published by The Blaze. The lost history of Christians forced to convert to Islam—or die—is reemerging, figuratively and literally. According to the BBC: “Pope Francis has proclaimed the first saints of his pontificate in a ceremony [last Sunday] at the Vatican—a list which includes 800 victims of an atrocity carried out … Continue reading »
Deadly clashes between Muslims and Christians in Egypt’s Alexandria
Protesters opposing Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi flee from tear gas fired by riot police during clashes along Qasr Al Nil bridge, which leads to Tahrir Square, in Cairo May 17, 2013. (Reuters) Al Arabiya with Reuters – One person died and dozens were wounded during clashes between Muslims and Christians late Friday night outside … Continue reading »
Obama Uses Terror-Finance Group to Push Gun Control
By Ryan Mauro The Obama Administration’s relationship with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA), a U.S. Muslim Brotherhood entity, has grown beyond strictly Muslim-related issues. On May 6, Vice President Biden met with about 20 interfaith leaders including ISNA President Mohamed Magid for two hours to rally religious support for gun control. A FBI … Continue reading »
UK Imam Blasts Muslim Racism Behind Sex Abuse of British Girls
By Daniel Greenfield Yes Dr. Taj Hargey is technically a Muslim cleric. But he’s a member of an actual tiny minority. That tiny minority of Muslims that actually want a liberal Islam. As a sample of how out of the Muslim mainstream he is, he advocates a Burka ban, mixed marriages, co-ed prayers and is … Continue reading »
Pakistani doctor who helped get Bin Laden was denied asylum in U.S.
In harsh terms, John Kerry needs to not be such a pussy and go over there and cut all aid unless he is freed on the spot and leaves with him,end of story. But the Tsarnaev brothers were A-OK. “Pakistani doctor who helped get Bin Laden was denied asylum in U.S., report reveals,” by Sib … Continue reading »
Gosnell Part II: The Texas Chapter
Second ‘house of horrors’ abortion clinic where doctor ‘twisted heads off fetus’ necks with his bare hands’ is investigated in Texas Houston doctor Douglas Karpen is accused by four former employees of delivering live babies during third-trimester abortions and killing them Witnesses said he would either snip their spinal cords, stab a surgical instrument into … Continue reading »
Mitigating Islam
Would al-Qaeda have stopped after 9/11 if in response America had given them a portion of California to create their own state?by Jasen James Butler Countries all over the world have taken hold of the idea of ‘appeasement’ from the 1930’s and made it their policy regarding radical Islam. Western nations are the anthill and … Continue reading »
