Philosophy
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.
Philosophy, Politics & Rights
The New Testament Versus the American Revolution
James Valliant May 21, 2015
Shows that (contra conservatives’ claims) the impetus for and actions comprising the American Revolution directly contradict Christian scripture.
Philosophy, Politics & Rights
Marco Rubio’s Presidential Campaign Launch: Good and Bad
Ari Armstrong April 17, 2015
Marco Rubio's campaign announcement indicates that he would half-heartedly reign in some taxes and regulations, while energetically advancing his faith-based agenda.
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.
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.
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.
Philosophy
Spiritual Complicity in Islamic Atrocities
Craig Biddle January 11, 2015
Those who whitewash Islam thereby spiritually aid the jihadists. Although such aid to the enemy may be legal, it is nevertheless evil. It is time for all civilized people to acknowledge that to pretend Islam is not evil is to bear some measure of responsibility for the atrocities committed in its name.
Philosophy, Politics & Rights
Islam vs. Free Speech
Ari Armstrong January 10, 2015
Muslims who wish to violently suppress freedom of speech can find plenty of support for their cause within their religious texts. But there is a more fundamental reason why so many Muslims oppose freedom of speech, beyond the contents of their religious texts: the very existence of freedom of speech is at odds with their faith-based worldview.