If the perpetrators were targeting the two statues deliberately, they were likely Islamic hardliners. Besides removing supposed temptations to idolatry, Islamic jihadists want to destroy the artifacts of non-Muslim civilizations, because doing so testifies to the truth of Islam, as the Qur’an suggests that the destroyed remnants of ancient non-Muslim civilizations are a sign of […]
Ramadan in Thailand: Islamic jihadists murder six, injure eleven in string of bomb and arson attacks
“The best acts that bring you closer to God are jihad, so hurry to it and make sure to carry out the invasion this holy month and be exposed to martyrdom in it,” so said Islamic State spokesman Abu Mohammed al-Adnani as Ramadan began several weeks ago. “Six killed and 11 injured in Thailand’s violence-hit […]