Category Archives: Democracy And Terrorism

By Andrew L. Urban. If terrorism by Jihadists such as (but not only) ISIS is not about Islam, what is it about? If it is not about Islam why do they claim it to be very much about Islam? The … Continue reading →

By Andrew L. Urban. I was about to write ‘moderate Muslims’ but then I paused to think why I needed to put the word ‘moderate’ in my sentence? Of course, I mean to refer to Muslims who do not plan … Continue reading →

“How dreadful are the curses which Mohammedanism lays on its votaries! Besides the fanatical frenzy, which is as dangerous in a man as hydrophobia in a dog, there is this fearful fatalistic apathy. The effects are apparent in many countries, … Continue reading →

The absence of women and wine in the daily life of many Muslim societies contributes enormously to violent male behaviour, says one philosopher, while an acclaimed lateral thinker says young men need to have yeast in their diet to curb … Continue reading →

By Andrew L. Urban. Letter to The Editor, Sydney Morning Herald, 15/3/2015 – unpublished. It is encouraging to hear of plans to use former Jihadists to counter radicalisation (SMH 14/3/2015, Ex-jihadists could be used to counter extremist message); it shows someone … Continue reading →

Jihad is propelled not merely by religion but its own and different moral universe, writes Andrew L. Urban. “The struggle against Islamic extremism has been crippled by a failure of historical awareness and cultural understanding. From the very beginning, we … Continue reading →

It’s not a mistake: I fully intend to write it as ISlam, highlighting the inbuilt anger in the very title of the religion that is setting the world on fire. By Andrew L. Urban. I found an article about Andy … Continue reading →

Invite senior Muslims to the secular world leaders’ microphone, says Andrew L. Urban.   When President Barack Obama of the US and Prime Minister David Cameron of the UK stood shoulder to shoulder at the White House to announce a joint … Continue reading →

In an open letter* to the Muslim world, nothing short of a shattering indictment, French Muslim philosopher Abdennour Bidar writes that Islam has given birth to monsters and needs reform – from within. Excerpts edited by Andrew L. Urban. “Where … Continue reading →

By Andrew L. Urban Faux-horror comedy film studio Troma was the first to respond – correctly – with ridicule to the ghastly attempt at terrorist blackmail by North Korea, after Sony’s new comedy, The Interview, was refused bookings at all … Continue reading →