I recently finished reading Irshad Manji’s The Trouble with Islam Today, and I definitely recommend this book to every person on earth. It can not only be a guide to Muslims seeking another way outside the “desert Islam” of al-Wahhab and Qutb, it can be a guide to anyone who needs a little refresher in …
Category Archive: Religion
Sep
26
Aug
08
On the Lebanese Situation
I wasn’t sure if I should comment on this topic, but I can’t not considering the criticism of the Prime Minister in the this country, be it from the left-wing media (ie. CBC) or protestors on the streets. The PM has been very clear that he supports Israel because they are on the right side …
Jun
03
On Terrorism in Canada
I am sure that everyone has heard that the RCMP and CSIS have apprehended 17 people in Toronto, Kingston and Mississauga who were plotting terror attacks in Ontario. These suspects had three (3) tonnes of ammonium nitrate which would make for a very big bang. The suspects are all of Arab descent and the indication …
Feb
09
On Freedom of Speech and Islam
As everyone who pays attention to the news knows, throughout the world Muslims are protesting against the publication of satirical cartoons of the Prophet Muhammed. The protests have ranged from violence in Afghanistan, Syria, Lebanon, Turkey, Iran, and Denmark, marches in other nations, and primarily peaceful gatherings and protests in western countries such as Canada. …
Sep
11
Sharia (Islam) and Western Civilization
So McGuinty has rejected calls for sharia law to be used in family arbitration in Ontario, and is going further to ban all religious arbitrations. Good. First of all, the separation of church/mosque/synagogue and state is a very important premise of free and democratic societies. We should not have religious rules restricting the freedom of …