I wish a joyous and beautiful Easter to all those Catholic and Protestant Christians who are celebrating the Resurrection of Christ today.
Even amid the coronavirus pandemic, Muslim persecution of Christians continues to increase worldwide, as does the phenomenon of Muslims in the West claiming victimhood in order to deflect attention away from the global jihad and Islamic supremacism. The contrast is piquant: Muslims acting in the name of Allah murder Christians in Nigeria and elsewhere, simply because they are Christians, and then complain in the Judeo-Christian West about not being able to wear hijab in violation of some company’s policy, or about someone saying rude things to them in a supermarket — or speaking honestly about how Islamic jihadists use the texts and teachings of Islam to justify violence and supremacism. Liars with power, and position, and prestige spread their lies far and wide, while truth-tellers are silenced, demonized, smeared, ignored.And the “global human rights community” rushes to condemn the “Islamophobia,” while remaining silent about the persecution and the steady erosion of the freedom of speech.
But the message today is simple: evil does not and will not triumph. Happy Easter.
Hank Mansfield says
Happy Easter everyone.
Even though I wasn’t raised in a faith I still love the story of loyalty and renewal that comes with the holiday.
Yummy chocolate bunnies aren’t bad either.
Connie says
Jesus died for us. He was crucified, died and was buried. On the 3rd day he arose from the dead in fulfillment of the scriptures. Thank you Lord Jesus.
Happy Easter everyone.
Thank you Robert Spencer for sharing your knowledge.
GreekEmpress says
+1
A Blessed Easter to all!
Iambob says
He is risen! Jesus is Lord!
mgoldberg says
For all those celebrating your Easter; to faith and freedom. Enjoy
Always On Watch says
But the message today is simple: evil does not and will not triumph.
Amen!
Blessings upon you, Mr. Spencer — on his Holy Day and every day.
kim says
Happy Easter to *ALL* Christians.
Uma Maheswar Nakka says
Good Morning Dear Kim,
Why only Christians, I love all Celebrations and festivals that includes Christmas though I have no religion.
Regards and blessings.
Uma
gravenimage says
Yes–Easter is a great secular holiday, as well. 🙂
Uma Maheswar Nakka says
Good Morning,
Thanks and regards
Uma?
kim says
Happy Easter to all who are celebrating!
Uma Maheswar Nakka says
Good Morning Dear Kim,
This is fantastic and correct.
Regards and blessings.
Uma
CogitoErgoSum says
I love this short movie which tells a story of hope for those who feel the darkness approaching but whose hearts still burn with a yearning for a better tomorrow.
After the sorrow will come the joy.
Peace and hope to all.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07GCSW1CQUg
Uma Maheswar Nakka says
Happy Easter everyone.
Boromir's Horn says
Thank you and Happy Easter to you Robert Spencer and your staff, who work tirelessly and without much fanfare. God Bless you all.
Robert says
Chag Pesach samech, Robert!!! Blessings for your tireless work.
Graeme Howarth says
A Happy Easter to you too Robert and all associated with JW.
At a time where persecution of Christians is only increasing – in communist contexts but especially in Islamic contexts – we need the reminder Easter brings of the joy awaiting us beyond this life.
Rev 2.11 “He who overcomes will not be hurt at all by the second death.”
Westman says
Even as an agnostic I recognize that the ideology surrounding Jesus and his life is diametrically opposed that of Muhammad and laid the foundation of love and trust upon which the West gained its advancement and strength.
It can be argued that many non-religionists made as many contributions to that advancement as Christians, however, it is a fact that the attitudes of Christianity combined with the desire for democratic self-rule, laid the foundation of the modern free nation-state that permitted those advancements. And this the central problem holding back Islam – the authoritarian totalism of a demerit system that only answers “no” to improvement because it doesn’t comply with 7th century dogma.
So, yes, the story of Jesus is the greatest story ever told. We are all beneficiaries of that life well lived and its moving of humans from Muhammad’s ugly, “eye for an eye”, to, “loving your neighbor as much as yourself.”
So, Happy Easter and kudos to Jesus and his legacy.
gravenimage says
Fine post, Westman.
gravenimage says
Happy Easter
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A Happy Easter to all who celebrate–religious or secular or both!
schwami says
Happy Easter.
Happy Easter to all our Christian friends all over the world.
Rejoice.
Uma Maheswar Nakka says
HAPPY EASTER TO EVERYONE ON THE EARTH, THAT INCLUDES FLORA AND FAUNA.