Introduction Apologists for Islam (the word translates as submission or surrender) claim that their religion is one of peace. There are moderate Muslims, and many eschew jihad (popularly translates as holy war. It was, originally used for a personal cleansing of the soul from anger and corruption), honor killings, and hatred. That view of forsaking war …
Blue Ridge Coalition of Reason reached out to Virginia for tolerance and the democratic way of life with liberty, justice, and the pursuit of happiness for all. Guided by principles of reason, the Coalition’s message met with violence and the worse elements in Virginia’s Roanoke society who reject the First Amendment of the Constitution of the USA and it promise of freedom of expression and freedom to worship or not worship as the citizen choses.