These attacks happen so often, in so many countries around the world, that most people are inured to them. They’re just the way things are. That’s one of the main reasons why they keep happening. “Twin bombs in Philippines kill at least 14, blamed on Islamic State-linked rebels,” Associated Press, August 24, 2020: Muslim militants […]
Philippines: Authorities surprised by Filipino jihad suicide bomber, thought suicide bombing “against local culture”
“Confirmation that the attack involved a Filipino would mark a major escalation in terror tactics in the Southeast Asian nation, where authorities had long said suicide bombings went against local culture, analysts said.” This is yet another illustration of the cost of authorities’ refusal to consider Islam as a motivating factor behind such phenomena as […]
Philippines: Muslims murder 20, injure 111 with bombs in cathedral during Sunday Mass
A glimpse into the future of Europe and the United States. “20 Dead as Bombs Target Sunday Mass in Philippine Cathedral,” Associated Press, January 27, 2019: Jolo, Philippines (AP) — Two bombs minutes apart tore through a Roman Catholic cathedral on a southern Philippine island where Muslim militants are active, killing at least 20 people […]