Tag Archives: islam

hollow men

Posted on July 14, 2010 by bkingr

Instapundit points to a fascinating article by Lee Smith regarding why intellectuals will always be against Israel and on the side of the nihilistic islamic radicals trying to eradicate it from the face of the earth. here is a bit, … Continue reading →

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relativism’s real world danger

Posted on July 9, 2010 by bkingr

I am finishing up Ayaan Hirsi Ali’s book Nomad. I encourage everyone to read it. Ms. Ali speaks from personal experience and with passion about the shortfalls and dangers of Islam as it is increasingly practiced worldwide. Two passages from … Continue reading →

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something with nothing

Posted on June 12, 2010 by bkingr

in another of a continuing theme on this blog, I just thought that I would point out that Mark Steyn agrees with me that you don’t replace something with nothing. Which brings me to my big philosophical difference with Ms. … Continue reading →

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western civilization 101

Posted on May 17, 2010 by bkingr

here is a wonderfully refreshing perspective on the clash of civilizations from Rodney Stark. Be sure to read it all and here is a bit to get you started: The Crusades did not arise ex nihilo, but were part of a … Continue reading →

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Christianity v. Islam

Posted on March 14, 2010 by bkingr

here is an interesting article positing that the gains of Christianity in Africa are the reason that Muslims are pushing so hard. I like this description of current western religion: The word “Christian”, associated in the 19th and 20th centuries … Continue reading →

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