Kerry: Islamic State Is ‘An Enemy of Islam’
Secretary of State John Kerry continues to be one of the foremost apologists for Islam. He released a press statement this week declaring once again that the Islamic State isn’t Islamic. “No one need[s] a reminder of ISIL’s depravity and evil. But now we have the latest example,” Kerry said. “ISIL now proudly takes credit for the abduction, enslavement, rape, forced marriage, and sale of several thousand Yezidi and other minority women and girls – some as young as 12 years old. Just as despicably, ISIL rationalizes its abhorrent treatment of these women and girls by claiming it is somehow sanctioned by religion. Wrong. Dead wrong. ISIL does not represent Islam and Islam does not condone or honor such depravity. In fact, these actions are a reminder that ISIL is an enemy of Islam [emphasis added].” We’re not sure what Islamic training Kerry has to issue this pronouncement, but ISIL certainly insists it’s Islamic and few moderate Muslims are condemning the behavior. More…
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