Author:  R. Alan Harrop, Ph.D.   

As we celebrate the 250^th anniversary of the founding of this great nation, we should all be reminded of the warning of President Abraham Lincoln: “that if America is to be destroyed, the source of that destruction will come from within our borders.” Many countries in Europe, especially the United Kingdom and France, are experiencing an existential threat from Islamist immigrants. These immigrants, instead of practicing the values of their host countries, are setting up enclaves which follow Islamist Sharia Law. Let’s examine the nature of this threat since it is coming to our country.

In order to fully understand the nature of this threat, we must go back to the founding of the Muslim religion in the 7^th century AD by their prophet Muhammad. Muhammad, who primarily authored the Koran, which like the Bible to Christians, contains rules by which faithful Muslims are required to live. First, anyone who is not a Muslim is considered an Infidel (non-believer), and the Koran specifies that they are the enemy and should be treated as such. Infidels can be executed, enslaved, or subject to paying a fee to be allowed to live in an area controlled by Muslims. The goal is to make the world Islamist, with no exemptions. Since the founding of the Muslim religion, there have been centuries of their attacks against Christian nations and cities. These attacks by Muslims against Christians has been some of the most brutal and savage in world history. The book “Sword and Scimitar” by Raymond Ibrahim documents the horrendous savageness of these attacks which have continued up to the present time. The cruelty and savagery are difficult to read about, but we must understand the reality that we are facing.

Some people may doubt whether this threat still exists in the world today. Well, it does. For example, Christians in Muslim majority countries like Nigeria, Somalia, Syria, and Iran are currently subject to persecution, sexual violence, and discrimination. The willingness of Muslims to use violence was clearly evident this past January when up to 30,000 Iranians were killed by the government of Iran when they protested against the Islamist regime. It is crucial that we realize that the use of violence against Infidels is encouraged by the Koran. Also encouraged is the sexual abuse of non-Muslim women, which not only is a consistent theme over the centuries, but is happening now. For instance, the UK has experienced a 300% increase in rapes since the dramatic influx of Muslim immigrants. Similarly, in Sweden, 80% of rapes are by immigrants. Essentially, the Muslim faith not only allows, but in many ways encourages, the sexual violence against non-Muslim women who are seen as deserving it.

Another issue is general conduct towards infidels. Muslims are allowed to lie, cheat, break promises, and violate terms of agreements with infidels as they deem necessary to advance Muslim dominance. That is why we should never expect the current Islamist regime in Iran to live up to any agreement they might sign such as nuclear weapon restrictions or stopping support for terrorist groups like Hezbollah. When they chant “Death  to America,” we must take them at their word. Thirteen centuries of Muslim attacks on Christians show they mean exactly what they say.

So, what should we do? First, we must take the threat seriously. Most Muslim immigrants have no intention of assimilating to American values and principles. Second, we must seriously restrict immigration from Muslim majority countries. Third, we must stop allowing Muslims to settle in enclaves where only mosques are allowed and public call to prayer is broadcast publically. Fourth, we must require all Muslims applying for entry into the U.S. or citizenship to renounce Sharia Law.

Freedom of religion in our Constitution was never intended by our Founding Fathers to include religious groups whose objectives are to destroy Christianity and consequently many of the principles that are the basis of our freedoms. We should never compromise with evil.