Obama: “We will degrade and ultimately destroy ISIL through a comprehensive and sustained counterterrorism strategy”

A few hours ago, President Obama told the American public (and the world) that the US will open a broad front against the terrorist group ISIS (also known as ISIL, IS, and Islamic State).  Certainly, world leaders need to develop a strategy to deal with the brutal, barbaric jihadist group.  ISIS has not hesitated to …

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ISIS, Egypt, Saudi Arabia: Making Sense of the Middle East Confusion

The times in which we live are certainly complicated, particularly when we consider the Middle East.  Chaos seems to abound as Hamas antagonizes Israel, ISIS overpowers parts of Syria and Iraq, and Syrian rebels (backed by al-Qaeda) take UN peacekeeping forces captive on the Golan Heights.However, consider this: Egypt was once a conduit of ammunition …

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ISIS to America: “We Are in Your Cities!”

Credit: CharismaNews. These photos—featuring a hand holding an ISIS flag in front of the White House and a handwritten note in Arabic held in front of a building with 2 American flags—were recently posted on Twitter. (Twitter)Americans, ISIS is sending a message, and we must not sleep through it.  The message is this:  "We are in …

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Franklin Graham: “People are dying for their faith,” while some Muslims run from Sharia law

Franklin Graham, President and CEO of Samaritan's Purse and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, has visited many countries, meeting the needs of people and sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ around the globe.  He has visited places such as Sudan and Iraq where Christians are under attack.On Friday (8/15/14), in an On the Record interview …

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