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The Return of Christian Terrorism

reenum — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 09:44:45 -0800

Threats of right wing violence have doubled in the past year. What is behind the latest upsurge in the movement to create a Christian theocratic state? An interesting look at the various motivations of militant Christian organizations in the U.S.

FBI Raids Michigan-based Militia Group

Blazecock Pileon — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 05:33:51 -0800

Seven are arrested in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana in FBI raids linked to Christian militia group Hutaree, an extremist antigovernment group whose members are "preparing for the end time battles to keep the testimony of Jesus Christ alive", after threats to Islamic organisations.

Malaysian churches attacked over "Allah"

divabat — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 21:20:40 -0800

Malaysian Catholic newspaper Herald was recently involved in a major lawsuit against the Malaysian government, stating that their constitutional rights were violated when they were stripped of their license to publish in East Malaysian indigenous language Kadazandusun. The ruling was overturned, amidst support by state ministers and protests by the Government, the Islamic Opposition party, and Muslim activists - some of whom have spent the past week attacking churches and convents through firebombs, Molotov cocktails, paint, and bricks thrown at glass. The Malaysian Prime Minister and the Islamic Opposition party have decried the attacks, with the Inspector-General of Police stating that it was the work of "emotional persons". Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad and the King of Malaysia urged the public to keep calm, while the current Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak hits backs against claims that his party, UMNO, is racist, stating that his 1Malaysia policy will remain intact. This claim has come under suspicion, following the Home Minister's statement that he would allow protests over the ruling (which he has since refuted.) Malaysian political veteran Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah claims that UMNO is fanning intolerant and racist sentiments, playing on the complicated political position of Malay Muslims in Malaysian society. Meanwhile, with civil society groups protesting the arson attacks, Muslims volunteering to provide more security to Christians, and the hacking of the Judiciary website, the ruling allowing Herald to use the word "Allah" has been overturned, claiming possible "racial conflict". Some have scoffed the idea that Malay Muslims are under threat - "the suraus and masjids have not been bombed" - while Malaysian Christians remain fearful and wary, though Sunday Mass proceeded as usual. The IGP has warned against further speculation and claims stern action against further attacks. Indonesian Muslims were told not to copy the attacks, while the Malaysian government plans to hold an inter-faith dialogue and may use the Internal Security Act (detention without trial for anyone suspected of "threatening national security"). The Tourism Ministry fears this will affect the Malaysian tourism industry, some observers are baffled over the whole debacle, while some others feel that the Christian community got what they deserved. In the midst of this highly challenging and volatile time, with some fearing the return of May 13 riots, there are reminders of other unresolved Malaysian issues, including a possible coverup of controversial submarine purchases.

No, you're wrong! No, YOU'RE wrong!!

JHarris — Sun, 23 Oct 2005 16:30:17 -0800

If You're a Christian, Muslim or Jew - You are Wrong - A rant over at the Huffington Post.
And let's be clear about this, it IS a rant, and a beaut at that. But it's a sentiment that's run through the head of everyone who isn't a member of the three mentioned groups. No one in the mainstream media says things like this, I wonder why?
The post is made. Let the emphatic agreements, and the vicious denials... begin!

mdeatherage — Mon, 22 Oct 2001 18:47:40 -0800

Did you criticize Jerry Falwell for his remarks partially blaming the terrorist attacks on gay people, civil libertarians, people who believe in separation of church and state, and other people who aren't Christian fundamentalists? Then you are Satan, according to a new fund-raising letter from Falwell's ministry caught by Americans United. People have shrugged off fanatacism like this from Falwell and his ilk for decades -- should we still?