Craig Biddle's Articles
Announcements
From the Editor, Fall 2015
Craig Biddle September 3, 2015
Craig Biddle introduces the Fall 2015 issue of The Objective Standard
Philosophy, Politics & Rights
Yes, Conservatives, Islam Is a Religion
Craig Biddle June 21, 2015
If Westerners want to win the cultural war against Islam, we must recognize that Islam is a religion and that faith is irrational.
Philosophy, Politics & Rights
Fox News, Dhimmi-America, and Your America
Craig Biddle May 31, 2015
By refusing to show Bosch Fawstin’s cartoon of Muhammad, Fox News and others not only submit to Islamic norms, they also abet the jihadists.
Philosophy, Politics & Rights
Bosch Fawstin on Islam and Jihad
Craig Biddle May 21, 2015
Fawstin discusses the jihad in Garland, TX, his work as a cartoonist, and what drives him to do what he does. Accompanied by three of Fawstin’s drawings.
Politics & Rights
U.S. Foreign Policy: What’s the Purpose?
Craig Biddle May 21, 2015
Examines the foreign policies known as “idealism” and “realism,” and presents an alternative U.S. foreign policy called “egoism.”
Announcements
From the Editor, Summer 2015
Craig Biddle May 20, 2015
Craig Biddle introduces the Summer 2015 edition of The Objective Standard.
Philosophy, Politics & Rights
Rand Paul’s Presidential Campaign Launch: Good and Bad
Craig Biddle April 9, 2015
Senator Rand Paul's presidential campaign announcement was mixed and fishy, and his foreign policy claims lack credibility.
Politics & Rights
The Obama Doctrine: Aid America’s Enemies, Throttle Her Friends
Craig Biddle April 8, 2015
Daniel Pipes and Dick Cheney describe President Obama's foreign policy: Aid America's enemies, throttle her friends.
Politics & Rights
Thomas Sowell: "Comparing Obama to Chamberlain is Unfair—to Chamberlain"
Craig Biddle April 7, 2015
Thomas Sowell spells out in an article worth reading the political meaning, historical significance, and actual nature of the so-called deal the Obama administration has struck with the murderous Iranian regime.
Economics
A Penny for Your Thoughts: “Liberty Parent of Science & Industry”
Craig Biddle March 30, 2015
A 1792 U.S. penny, designed in part by Thomas Jefferson and George Washington, reads “Liberty Parent of Science & Industry.”
Philosophy, Politics & Rights
Ted Cruz’s Presidential Campaign Launch: Good and Bad
Craig Biddle March 24, 2015
Senator Ted Cruz—who may prove to be the best (or least-bad) candidate America will see in the 2016 presidential race—just launched his campaign for the presidency in a markedly mixed way.
Philosophy, Politics & Rights
Ayaan Hirsi Ali’s Clarion Call for Islamic Reformation
Craig Biddle March 22, 2015
Ayaan Hirsi Ali calls for Muslim dissidents to lead a reformation regarding the way in which Muslims approach Islam. Ali's project is a vital form of activism that, coupled with other necessary initiatives, can eventually end the threat of Islamic jihad.
Politics & Rights
Libertarians: “Terrorism Poses No Existential Threat to America”
Craig Biddle March 14, 2015
It is true that Islamic terrorists won’t eliminate America anytime soon. But to imply that they pose no threat to America because they won’t eliminate America is absurd. A threat to the lives and rights of Americans is a threat to the very values that America exists to protect. The phrase “threat to America” means “threat to Americans.”
Philosophy, Politics & Rights
Dr. Avijit Roy: A Man of Reason Murdered by Jihadists
Craig Biddle February 27, 2015
Machete-wielding jihadists in Bangladesh hacked to death American secularist author and blogger Dr. Avijit Roy for "insulting Islam." The jihadists also hacked Roy’s wife, severely injuring her and cutting off one of her fingers. She remains hospitalized. Our hearts and thoughts go out to the couple’s friends and family.
Philosophy
Islamic Jihad and Western Faith
Craig Biddle February 19, 2015
Examines the role of faith in Islamic jihad and shows that to accept faith as a means of knowledge is to aid jihadists at the most fundamental level.