Religion in US politics: It’s official: we’re fighting a war on Islam

Jihad isn’t just for Muslims anymore, according to Lieutenant-General William “Jerry” Boykin, the man tasked with hunting down Osama bin Laden. Boykin phrased the war on terror as a battle against “Satan,” who he said was represented by Muslims who worshipped “idols.” “The battle that we’re in is a spiritual battle,” said Boykin. “Satan wants to destroy us as a Christian army.” Caught between Iraq and a hard place, Rumsfeld downplayed the outburst (much like he does protests in Iraq) as an example of free speech. “We’re a free people,” shrugged Rumsfeld. The general had other interesting first-hand knowledge of God’s thoughts to pass along to mere mortals. “Why is [Bush] in the White House?” said Boykin. “The majority of Americans did not vote for him. He’s in the White House because God put him there.”

Shahed Amanullah is editor-in-chief of altmuslim.com.