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Don’t Give the Terrorists What They Want

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Art by Peau PorotesanoTerrorism is not incomprehensible. It may seem like pointless evil, but groups like ISIS have a plan and a purpose with their actions. They seek to gain power and a following, and to be taken seriously, despite their extremist fringe ideology. ISIS and groups like it should not be given the legitimacy they desire. To start, simply calling them Daesh … [Read more...] about Don’t Give the Terrorists What They Want

American Christians Need to Grow Up

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Art by Jenny Rustdad The killing of 12 Egyptian Christians on Feb 15 by fanatical Islamic militants inspired disgust and fury in the hearts of decent human beings everywhere. The Islamic State and their allies had terrorized thousands before, but we may pause and scratch our heads at their rationale for this particular atrocity. They claimed slaughtering the 12 innocents … [Read more...] about American Christians Need to Grow Up

Part II: There is a Difference between Islam and IS

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Editor’s note: This is the second of a two-part series exploring the differences between Islam and IS. Read part I here.  The Problem with the Western Perspective Western media has not done a good job representing the Muslim population in a balanced or even accurate manner. The impact of that neglect has been very negative in terms of the treatment of Muslims and … [Read more...] about Part II: There is a Difference between Islam and IS

Part I: There is a Difference Between Islam and IS

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Art by Sacha Irick Editor’s note: Read the second part of this piece in next week’s issue, which will be published Nov. 13. As a Christian, I am appalled at the horrendous persecution of my brothers and sisters by the Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (aka IS) as well as the brutal genocide of minorities and the horrific abuse of women and children. As a friend of … [Read more...] about Part I: There is a Difference Between Islam and IS

Kurdish Warrior Women Confront the Islamic State

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Art by Sacha IrickTheir culture is one that most Westerners perceive as valuing conservative, subordinate women. While this may be true of many places in the Middle East, Kurdish women have forged beyond boundaries placed on their gender. These modern-day Joans of Arc are reshaping Middle Eastern culture through their resistance to the rampant destruction by the militants of … [Read more...] about Kurdish Warrior Women Confront the Islamic State