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IRAN’S TWO-HEADED VIPER: As the Regime Crumbles, MEK Circles to Hijack the Revolution
By Amil Imani In the streets of Tehran, the smell of cordite and the roar of a nation in revolt have rendered the “calculated” language of Washington and Brussels obsolete. But as the Islamic Republic’s house of cards teeters on the edge of a terminal collapse, a second, equally parasitic threat is circling the carcass: […]
Iran’s Revolution is Against Islam
By The Geller Report Robert Spencer: “Iran has never been a Muslim country. They forced this ideology on people with guns and force for centuries. You are witnessing the end of Islam in Iran now. Persians are burning mosques. Never call a Persian Muslim, that would be an insult, This is Persian renaissance.” — Iranian […]
The Persian Awakening
By Amil Imani For many historians, it is difficult to imagine the survival and continuity of Persia, knowing full well the avalanche of assaults by extremely powerful and ruthless armies during its tumultuous history. Professor Robert Payne has eloquently described this paradox: “There are good reasons for the continuity of Persian features and Persian character. Invaders have […]
Jihadists Prefer Blondes
By Jihad Watch Bruce Bawer shows how it’s done with a superb review of my new book Holy Hell: Islam’s Abuse of Women and the Infidels Who Enable It: “Jihadists Prefer Blondes: A devastating new book examines the key role of male desire and sexual control in Islamic culture,” FrontPage Mag, December 15, 2025: A devastating new […]
Reports: Regime Slaughters At Least 2,000 Protesters Killed in Iran in 48 hours, Trump Prepares ATTACK
By The Geller Report Horrific. And scant coverage continues from the wretched MSM, who relentlessly demonized Israel for defending itself against Hamas. Shame on them. Never forget how Obama appeased this brutal regime. And how he was going to enable them to get nukes. Iran medics: hospitals overwhelmed with dead and injured protesters. There were […]
In the Hands of the Antichrist: The Rise of Bodies Without Souls
By Majority Report “Having the appearance of godliness, but denying its power.” — 2 Timothy 3:5 Imagine this for a moment. Sixteen-year-old Jonny just landed his first job at the local pizzeria. For weeks, he trains under a gruff but patient manager, learning how to knead dough, feel its elasticity, and finally toss it into […]
Democrats Just As Godless As You’d Imagine, Study Shows
By The Daily Caller The religious gap between Republicans and Democrats is bigger than ever, with two-thirds of Kamala Harris voters “seldom” or “never” attending church, an analysis of a new study found. The “God gap,” the difference in worship between the parties, was determined using data collected by the Cooperative Election Study, according to political scientist Ryan Burge. […]
Motivational Quotes from the Founders for a Better New Year
By Jerry Newcombe, D. Min. The founding fathers are a font of wisdom. Since a new year is upon us, when we resolve to turn over a new leaf, I thought it might be good to list some of their advice on various subjects. ECONOMIC ADVICE Don’t spend more than you make is wise advice, […]
CULTURE JIHAD: Muslims Attack Catholic Bookstore For Selling the Bible, Christian Books, Statues of Jesus and Mary
By The Geller Report December 28, 2025/in Courts & Law, Culture War, Hot Topics, Immigration, Iranian influence, Marxism, Must Read, News, Policy, Politics, Radical Islamic Terrorism, Religion, Social Issues, Socialism, Terrorism, Violence, Waste, Fraud and Abuse/by The Geller Report Muslims and leftwing lapdogs target a Catholic bookstore in France, claiming it is ‘fascist’ for selling […]
Europe’s Left Whines As Christians Defend Christmas
By The Daily Caller European right-wing leaders are facing accusations of exploiting Christmas for political purposes as they increasingly center the holiday in their campaigns, according to Politico. From condemning the phrase “Holiday Season” to hosting Christmas-themed political events, leaders like Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni have made defending Christmas a core part of their […]
Muslim Prayer in Dearborn, Michigan: “Oh Allah, Kill Every Jew, Christian and American”
By The Geller Report Muslim prayer in Dearborn, Michigan. Chants heard: “Oh Allah, kill every Jew, Christian and American.” This isn’t the Middle East. This is the United States. How is this tolerated on American soil? And whle the First Amendment protects free speech, speech only loses protection if it constitutes a “true threat” (serious […]
“We Are Woefully Unprepared!”
By Beverly Newman, Ed. D. Al Qaeda first attacked the World Trade Center in 1993 with a car bomb in the underground garage. Americans heard about the attack on the evening news and then went out to McDonald’s for a burger and fries. It was like the 911 operator called us and we put them […]
Times Square Christmas Defiled by Muslim Group’s Anti-Jesus Display
By The Geller Report Chanukah attacks. Christmas attacks. And now this. But we will lose our heads (literally) if we don’t respect Islam and all it’s genocidal imperatives. Infidels across the world are murdered for perceived violations of blasphemy under Islam. How much are free people expected to endure before saying enough? How many holidays […]
When a Christian Professional Is Punished for His Faith
By Majority Report And What One Quiet Victory in Montana Signals Nationwide. For four years, Brandon Huber lived under a shadow most Americans never expect to face. Not because he mistreated a client. Not because he violated real estate law. Not because of anything he did in his professional work. Huber, a pastor and licensed […]
Christmas Returns To Bethlehem After Two Years Of War
By The Daily Caller Thousands returned to the Israeli-controlled West Bank Wednesday to celebrate Christmas after a two-year hiatus following the Israel-Hamas war. Although Bethlehem has maintained a small Christian population throughout the war, this marked the first full celebration with parades, Christmas tree lightings and a message at the birthplace of Jesus of Nazareth […]
Silent Night in the Trenches
By Lyle J. Rapacki, Ph.D. We pause this day and into tomorrow to remember a king who was born in a most unpretentious manner, in a manger with straw and little else. Only His mom and stepfather knew the true identity of this king, but ALL of Heaven knew! A bright royal star shined above, […]
Joy to the World
By Jerry Newcombe, D. Min. One of the greatest Christmas carols involves the contributions of three men, with the first two working independently of each other. The first was the great 17th-century British hymn writer, Isaac Watts. The second was the great 18th-century German-British composer, Handel. The third was an American musician who later […]
The Humble Arrival: Reflecting on the Incarnation’s Gentle Grace
By Family Research Council Think of all the grand gestures in this world. The motorcades, parades, and celebrations that occur when a president or prince visits a nation. The very foundation of the red carpet is glamour and awe. Modern rallies often welcome their distinguished guests to the stage with music blasting and sparks flying. […]
Christmas at the White House: Home Is Where the Heart Is
By Family Research Council This year was a breath of fresh air for Americans who were ready to turn back to the traditional White House Christmas. Although much of the East Wing is under construction, the First Lady Melania Trump and designer Hervé Pierre certainly outdid themselves for the rest of the White House decorations. […]
Look UP — My help comes from the Lord!
By Lyle J. Rapacki, Ph.D. A movement is occurring across this nation, and, indeed, across the world. This movement is not orchestrated by man or any entity on earth, it is directed by the Lord Himself through His Holy Spirit. Look UP for our help is coming from the Lord and He has begun separating […]
The Religion of the Strong Horse
By Jihad Watch The world’s major religions need a better answer to Islam. “When people see a strong horse and a weak horse, by nature they will like the strong horse,” Osama bin Laden said at the beginning of his talk taking credit for the 9/11 attacks. The line launched a thousand geopolitical analyses, was quoted by […]
Christmas: A Spiritual Holy Day
By John Droz, Jr. This is a followup to my prior post about Christmas being secularized… As a minimum, Christmas is a remembrance of the birth of Jesus Christ. (Note the “Christ” part of the word “Christmas.”) As a historical event, it is something that anyone of any faith (or even atheists) can choose to acknowledge and/or celebrate […]
War Department Moves to ‘Make Chaplain Corps Great Again’
By Family Research Council Just one week before America celebrates the birth of Christ, War Secretary Pete Hegseth is moving to restore the U.S. Army’s Chaplain Corps to its original purpose: shepherding souls. In a video address this week, Hegseth announced several upcoming changes intended to remove controversial humanist and secular ideology from the military’s guidelines for […]
The Baby in the Manger Was Divine
By Jerry Newcombe, D. Min. During the American founding era, week after week, on Sunday mornings, the congregation members would arise and recite together The Apostles’ Creed, a historic statement of the Christian faith. Often it was written on the walls. Who participated regularly in such affirmation of their faith? George Washington, Patrick Henry, Thomas […]
From Christian Foundations to Cultural Confusion: What Is Happening to America?
By Oladigbo Oluwasogo Olalekan Migration and Inclusiveness should not erasing the religious and cultural foundations that shaped the United States. It is disturbing that, in modern America, we are now debating whether the United States is a Christian nation. This narrative is a consequence of excessive inclusiveness taken to the extreme—where every ideology and belief […]
Xmas: A Secular Holiday?
By John Droz, Jr. Critically Thinking about this perspective in 2025… As a minimum, Christmas is a remembrance of the birth of Jesus Christ. (Note the “Christ” part of the word “Christmas.”) As a historical event, it is something that anyone of any faith (or even atheists) can choose to acknowledge and/or celebrate — just as […]
Protesters Attempt to Block Aliyah Event at NYC Synagogue
By Canary Mission Two hundred demonstrators, shouting particularly virulent anti-Israel slogans, protested an event at a New York City synagogue on November 26, 2025. The event, held at the iconic Park East Synagogue, was put on by Nefesh B’Nefesh, an organization that helps Jews “make aliyah” (move to Israel). Despite police barricades, protesters blocked participants from entering the synagogue […]
Chanukah Blessings to Receive and to Give
By Beverly Newman, Ed. D. GRAVE WARNING SIGNS UNHEEDED AROUND THE WORLD: INDIFFERENCE AND ANTIPATHY TRIGGERING EXPONENTIAL ANTISEMITISM No matter how many alerts are given to leadership, the indubitable marks of antisemitism are trivialized, even in South Florida, where we lived for 12 years under constant documented acts of antisemitism without one investigation, indictment, arrest, […]
Removing a Corner Stone in Our Public Schools
By Lyle J. Rapacki, Ph.D. America’s founding documents clearly demonstrate that our founders believed God ordained this nation. It was Benjamin Franklin addressing the Constitutional Convention on June 28, 1787, cautioning his fellow founders of America with these words: “God Governs in the affairs of men. And if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground […]
Islamic Extremists Prepare To Slaughter Hundreds On Christmas, Local Intel Warns
By The Daily Caller Islamic extremists in Nigeria are reportedly plotting an attack for Christmas — which could result in hundreds of deaths and the displacement of many more if left unchecked, the head of a Nigerian news site told the Daily Caller. U.S.-based filmmaker, evangelist and founder of Truth Nigeria, Judd Saul, told the Caller that […]