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I have previously written about my contention that we are at war with Islamic State, which, along with Al Qaida, exemplifies Radical Islamic Terrorism (RIT).[1][2][3] I have about as much reluctance to use RIT in conjunction with the Muslim religion as I do with using the term militant white Christian nationalists (e.g., hate groups definedRead more

Dictionaries define the adjective “existential” with the following descriptors: Of, or relating to, existence. Concerned with existence, especially human existence. Affirming or implying the existence of a thing. An “existential threat,” therefore, is a threat to the very existence of something, e.g., an individual, a country. People across the geopolitical spectrum—from conservative to progressive orRead more

The actual threat Islamic State poses to the homeland of the United States represents one of the areas of confusion among many citizens about this terroristic organization. President Obama and his administration have contributed to this confusion by denigrating Islamic State capabilities. Islamic State, at this time, does not represent an existential threat to ourRead more

In this and subsequent posts, the terms Islam and Muslim, respectively, will refer to a specific religion and the people who adhere to that theology. Islamism and Islamist, respectively, will designate a small but potent subset of Islamic theology and Muslims that Islamic State exemplifies. The theology preached and followed by the most passionate proponentsRead more