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By: Steynian 372 « Free Canuckistan!

Steynian 372 « Free Canuckistan! — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:16:07 +0000

[...] TEH HYNEK– In what is rapidly becoming “business as usual”… A bunch of Muslims detonated a bomb [...]

By: KHdN – Kenneth Hynek (dot Net) » Blog Archive » Must-read research paper on Christendom and Islam

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 02:44:51 +0000

[...] Wilken goes on to note that the principal Christian zeal in responding to Islam should be for evangelism, rather than a desire to crush an enemy. Having said as much, there is nothing wrong with looking to the example of Saint James Matomorous, or of Charles Martrel, as well, especially in nations where even to this day Christians find themselves set upon — targeted for rape and murder — by Islam and its adherents. Like Nigeria…or the Philippines. [...]

By: Kenneth Hynek

Kenneth Hynek — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 01:52:47 +0000

Quite!

There’s any number of good saints and historical figures to call to mind here, really. Not that it’s polite to do so…but all the same!

By: Dale Price

Dale Price — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 22:13:58 +0000

Don Juan of Austria and King Jan Sobieski also come to mind.

By: Kenneth Hynek

Kenneth Hynek — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 14:26:51 +0000

St. James is certainly an interesting historical figure, and then one that doesn’t always come up in “polite” conversation. That’s what you get, I guess, for being principally known for your skill in battle against a certain…er…demographic group.

My personal favourite historical person along the same line has to be Charles Martel, though.

By: Clonemenace

Clonemenace — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 06:53:56 +0000

“The moor slayer” says it all really. Anything that’s against political correctness is great in my book. So many interesting people throughout history that I’ve never heard of. That’s a bonus for frequenting here.