Der Spiegel reports that the “kill list” used by NATO forces in Afghanistan included low-ranking members of the Taliban along with drug dealers.
Tag Archives | Civilians
The Top Five Ways Jewish Law* Justifies Killing Civilians; #5: There Are No Rules in Times of War (I)
All faith traditions, not just Islam, have their problematic aspects.
Afghan Governor: US Drone Strike Kills Three Children
The governor of Afghanistan’s Kunar Province has reported a US drone strike against the Manogi District has killed at least three civilians, all children, and wounding seven others.
U.S. Terrorism: Drone Strikes Are Killing Children
A vital question remains unacknowledged: Do we have any idea what terrorism really is?
Predictably Islamophobes Applaud Israeli Assault on Beleaguered Gaza
Israeli operation perpetuates status quo, fans the flames of endless violence and extremism. (Update)
Ayaan Hirsi Ali’s Hateful Quote Makes Its Rounds on Facebook
Shame on the Global Secular Humanist Movement Facebook page.
US Drone Hits Mosque in Pakistan: 10 Killed
The mosque was completely destroyed as two missiles were fired on it.
Greater Islamophobia Alert: US Soldier Goes on Rampage, Murders 16 Afghan Civilians
16 Afghan civilians including 3 women and 9 children have been shot dead in their homes by a US soldier.
Reply to Prof. Juan Cole
Prof. Juan Cole wrote about my article: “I generally agree, but there are a couple of problems here.”
Eye-Opening Graphic: Map of Muslim Countries that the U.S. and Israel Have Bombed
Why are Muslims so violent and warlike?
What I Bet You Didn’t Know About the Christian Just War Tradition (III): Saint Ambrose’s Holy War Against Infidels
JWT harnessed imperial power to fight pagans.
What I Bet You Didn’t Know About the Christian Just War Tradition (II): Was the Early Church Really Pacifist?
No, not really. So please stop using that myth against Muslims.
What I Bet You Didn’t Know About the Christian Just War Tradition (I)
Christianity’s “just war” was just as problematic as Islam’s tradition of jihad.