The Stream, Andrew E. Harrod: “I have been made victorious with terror.” Muhammad, Islam’s prophet, reportedly said this before his death in 632. Robert Spencer’s new book The History of Jihad: From Muhammad to ISIS puts facts behind the claim. Read in full here.
Tag Archives: Crusades
Evangelical Leader Refutes Obama on Crusades and Inquisition
Steve Skojec, 1 Peter 5: In all my years as a Catholic, I can’t say that I’ve ever seen an evangelical protestant come to the defense of the Crusades or the Inquisition. But President Obama is, if nothing else, a … Continue reading
July 16 8th Centennial of Victory of Las Navas de Tolosa
Rorate Caeli: At least two major battles for the history of the Church and her expansion will have their centennials celebrated this year. One is arguably one of the major turning points of the entire History of mankind, as it … Continue reading
Catholic Education
(A Question or Two on Education) This fall, once again, all over the United States, Catholic boys and girls have enrolled in non-Catholic colleges. For the most of them their motives are simple and not too ambitious — a good … Continue reading
Excellent Article: What’s So Great About Catholicism?
H.W. Cocker III, contributor to Insidecatholic.com, has chosen ten things that answer the question above. His analyzes of these ten topics is a fascinating and informative read, especially his review of the Inquisition. With its divine foundation, sanction, and mission, … Continue reading