20 June 2026

The Face of Modern Britain: Jihad’s Triumph

American Greatness | Roger Kimball

Keir Starmer's description of Muslims as "the face of modern Britain" and a "success story when it comes to diversity" is critically examined, alongside his efforts to legislate against "Islamophobia" or "anti-Muslim hostility." The author challenges the notion that fearing a religion whose adherents explicitly seek death or destruction is irrational, referencing victims of terrorism like Daniel Pearl and the 9/11 attacks.

Roger Scruton's analysis is cited, asserting that Islamist power leads to "murder and persecution" and that Muslim refugees, often fleeing Muslim states to the West, sometimes develop a hatred for their host societies, with European welfare systems potentially fostering "Islamic terrorists." A list of 40 terrorist incidents from 1972 to 2026 is presented, all attributed to Islam. Historical figures including Alexis de Tocqueville, Arthur Schopenhauer, Winston Churchill, and Teddy Roosevelt are quoted, describing Islam as "deadly," a "wretched book," a "retrograde force," and a militant faith that historically required Christian military resistance to prevent Europe's subjugation. The article warns against modern "timorousness" in acknowledging these truths.

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