Teaching Hate: Anti-Semitism Soaring on US College Campuses

Last updated on: February 25, 2015 at 8:37 am By Rebecca Hamilton

University Campuses have become hotbeds of anti-Israel propaganda. Anti-Semitism is rising along with this. From The Washington Free Beacon: Anti-Semitism on college campuses is growing, with more than half of Jewish students claiming they have witnessed or been subjected to some form of anti-Jewish harassment, according to a new report by a leading human rights organization. With college campuses across the country acting as a hotbed for anti-Israel activism, Jewish students say they are beginning to be targeted on the... Read more

ISIS Plans Video Release About the Fate of Kidnapped Christian Civilians

Last updated on: February 25, 2015 at 8:15 am By Rebecca Hamilton

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Reports indicated that ISIS release a video today concerning the 150 Christians civilians they have kidnapped. Assyrian Human Rights Network says that the video will contain threats to kill the defenseless people. First reports put the number at 90 kidnapped Christians, but the number has now risen to 150. “They are facing death, people are unarmed, they are peaceful. And they need help, they are just left alone — no one’s protecting them,” said Osama Edward, founder of Assyrian Human... Read more

Holy Martyrs of ISIS, Pray for Us

Last updated on: February 24, 2015 at 8:42 pm By Rebecca Hamilton

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As they now stand amid the white-robed multitudes, and behold the Throne of the Almighty One, let us speak their names in prayer. As they shimmer within the great cloud of witnesses, let us — in the Communion of Saints — ask their intercession before the Lamb.+Holy Martyr Milad Makeen Zaky, pray for us, and for the whole world,+Holy Martyr Abanub Ayad Atiya, pray for your ISIS murderers,+Holy Martyr Maged Solaimain Shehata, pray for their salvation,+Holy Martyr Yusuf Shukry Yunan,... Read more

Patriarch Urges Prayer for 90 Syrian Christians Kidnapped by ISIS

Last updated on: February 24, 2015 at 4:55 pm By Rebecca Hamilton

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ISIS murderers have captured at least 90 Christians from villages in Syria. It is unknown whether they plan to slaughter these people, sell them as slaves or use them for barter in prisoner exchanges. Patriarch Ignace Joseph Younan, Syriac Patriarch of Antioch, asks for prayer for the captives, saying that ISIS terrorists are “full of hatred and venomous feelings” toward Syrian Christians and that they are “ready to do … horrible acts without any human feelings,” adding that it is... Read more

History of the Crusades: Visigothic Brilliance in Pre-Islamic Spain

Last updated on: February 24, 2015 at 1:21 pm By Rebecca Hamilton

This video backtracks a bit to talk about the culture of Spain prior to the Islamic conquest. It’s a bit dry compared to the other videos, but I think it is important because it is often ignored in discussions of the era. It’s particularly interesting, learning about St Isidore. I had no idea that Visigothic Spain gave us the world’s first encyclopedia. This Spanish intellectual movement was destroyed by the Islamic conquest. I am aware that there are Islamic teachings which lead... Read more

Did the White House Exclude Reform Muslims from the Summit on Extremism?

Last updated on: February 24, 2015 at 9:00 pm By Rebecca Hamilton

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I’ve kept mum about President Obama’s careful choice of words concerning ISIS and the tragedy in the Middle East because I could see legitimate reasons for it. Tarring all Muslims with the same extremist brush is bad policy for this country for the simple reason that, in the final analysis, if Muslim extremists are ultimately defeated, it will be by other Muslims. We only have two choices in this matter: We can help other Muslims defeat the savages who are... Read more

If You Get Real with God. He Will Get Real with You.

Last updated on: February 24, 2015 at 1:53 pm By Rebecca Hamilton

Corrie ten Boom called it dying grace. St Paul referred to it as “the peace that passes all understanding.” I have described it as a bell jar that was over me, protecting me. It is the grace of God, and it comes to us when we need it to do His will. There are many caveats about this grace, none of which I’ve read in books, but which I’ve learned by walking with Christ. First, you don’t get this grace... Read more

The Price of Clean Hands: He Died for Refusing a Bribe

Last updated on: February 23, 2015 at 4:21 pm By Rebecca Hamilton

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Officials who take bribes are committing a crime against just and stable government. Considering the enormous harm that unjust and unstable governments do to vast numbers of people, this is, in a very real sense, a crime against humanity. Countries that are mired in the corruption of bribe taking find themselves unable to defend their citizens against criminal organizations such as Boko Haram. This is the story of one young Congolese young man who refused a bribe and paid with... Read more

History of the Crusades: Pelayo and the Dawn of the Reconquista 715-722

Last updated on: February 23, 2015 at 3:21 pm By Rebecca Hamilton

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This video describes beginning of the Spanish Reconquista. It discusses people and events that are unknown to most of us today. I think the story of Pelayo, testifying to faith in Christ to the co-opted bishop, is especially dramatic. I am aware that there are Islamic teachings which lead to a more peaceful application of that faith. I think that the interpretation referenced here is an accurate depiction of of the application of Islamic teachings in 633-638 AD. It also seems... Read more

Okies Receive This Much Snow …

Last updated on: February 23, 2015 at 9:56 pm By Rebecca Hamilton

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… and IT’S A SNOW DAY!!! The school’s are closed, hubby is home from work and we’re cooking a turkey. You Yankees don’t know the first thing about how to do cold weather. Read more

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