Philosophy

Marketing strategist Ryan Holiday discusses how to turn obstacles to advantages, which is the theme of his best-selling book, The Obstacle Is the Way.

Fawstin discusses the jihad in Garland, TX, his work as a cartoonist, and what drives him to do what he does. Accompanied by three of Fawstin’s drawings.

Shows that (contra conservatives’ claims) the impetus for and actions comprising the American Revolution directly contradict Christian scripture.

Marco Rubio's campaign announcement indicates that he would half-heartedly reign in some taxes and regulations, while energetically advancing his faith-based agenda.

Senator Rand Paul's presidential campaign announcement was mixed and fishy, and his foreign policy claims lack credibility.

Senator Ted Cruz—who may prove to be the best (or least-bad) candidate America will see in the 2016 presidential race—just launched his campaign for the presidency in a markedly mixed way.

Ayaan Hirsi Ali calls for Muslim dissidents to lead a reformation regarding the way in which Muslims approach Islam. Ali's project is a vital form of activism that, coupled with other necessary initiatives, can eventually end the threat of Islamic jihad.

Machete-wielding jihadists in Bangladesh hacked to death American secularist author and blogger Dr. Avijit Roy for "insulting Islam." The jihadists also hacked Roy’s wife, severely injuring her and cutting off one of her fingers. She remains hospitalized. Our hearts and thoughts go out to the couple’s friends and family.

Examines the role of faith in Islamic jihad and shows that to accept faith as a means of knowledge is to aid jihadists at the most fundamental level.

Those who whitewash Islam thereby spiritually aid the jihadists. Although such aid to the enemy may be legal, it is nevertheless evil. It is time for all civilized people to acknowledge that to pretend Islam is not evil is to bear some measure of responsibility for the atrocities committed in its name.