Author archives: Faith Matters

Freedom of Speech or Freedom of Belief? – What Really Matters in the case of Netflix Messiah!
December 25, 2019 By Faith Matters

Freedom of Speech or Freedom of Belief? – What Really Matters in the case of Netflix Messiah!

“Freedom of speech is applied equally to everyone, but it seems not everyone is in favour of it being applied equally. This is no more true for Messiah than it is for anything else.”  Background The Metro newspaper ran a story of how the latest Netflix show Messiah has sparked demands for it to be […]

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The Queen’s Speech: Counter-Terrorism – The Implications
December 23, 2019 By Faith Matters

The Queen’s Speech: Counter-Terrorism – The Implications

The Conservative Government led by PM Boris Johnson with a majority of 80 have set out their legislative plan for the year in the Queen’s Speech. Amongst some of the most pressing matters the Government is expected to deal with, it is no surprise that terrorism is prominently featured. With the recent London Bridge terrorist […]

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Islamophobia vs Anti-Muslim Bigotry – We’re Losing Against Racists And Bigots
December 20, 2019 By Faith Matters

Islamophobia vs Anti-Muslim Bigotry – We’re Losing Against Racists And Bigots

“Whilst We Debate Whether Islamophobia or Anti-Muslim Bigotry Is Most Appropriate – Racists And Bigots Continue Their Campaign Of Hate”, by Wasiq @wasiquk The Jewish Chronicle published an article by the journalist and public commentator Melanie Phillips titled; Don’t fall for bogus claims of ‘Islamophobia’. In the article, Phillips claims “Islamophobia is used to silence […]

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Alleged neo-Nazi granted bail after mother puts up £50,000 security
December 5, 2019 By Faith Matters

Alleged neo-Nazi granted bail after mother puts up £50,000 security

An alleged neo-Nazi accused of a string of terror and race hate offences has been granted bail – after his academic mother put up a £50,000 security. Student Andrew Dymock, 22, is alleged to have promoted the extreme-right System Resistance Network (SRN) group through his Twitter account and website. Prosecutors allege that he urged followers […]

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Number of Terrorist Arrests Drops by 20% in a Year
December 5, 2019 By Faith Matters

Number of Terrorist Arrests Drops by 20% in a Year

The number of suspect terrorists arrested by police has dropped 20% in the last year, figures show. There were 259 people detained for terrorism-related activity in the year ending September 30, compared with the 325 arrests in the same period in 2018, according to the Home Office. Of these, 96 (37%) were released on bail […]

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‘IS Bride’ Lisa Smith Was Not A Member of a Terrorist Group, Solicitor Claims
December 2, 2019 By Faith Matters

‘IS Bride’ Lisa Smith Was Not A Member of a Terrorist Group, Solicitor Claims

The solicitor representing a former member of the Irish military who became a so-called Islamic State (IS) bride in Syria has claimed she was not a member of a terrorist organisation. Darragh Mackin said the current evidence against Lisa Smith is “inherently weak” and does not point to any terrorist offences. He said that Ms […]

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Middle East Eye Peddles Conspiracy Theories Against Muslims Challenging Corbyn’s Antisemitism
October 28, 2019 By Faith Matters

Middle East Eye Peddles Conspiracy Theories Against Muslims Challenging Corbyn’s Antisemitism

We received correspondence from the Middle East Eye (MEE) web-site which was not only bizarre, it promoted a conspiratorial line of questioning where the journalist explicitly made a link between Government support to counter extremism and promote shared values through the Building Stronger Britain Together (BSBT) programme and how “the government is using public funds […]

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Fanatic Plotted Attacks on British Military Base in Bury with Knives & Drones
September 24, 2019 By Faith Matters

Fanatic Plotted Attacks on British Military Base in Bury with Knives & Drones

An alleged fanatic accused of plotting an attack on the British military with knives and drones searched online for jihadist literature, nearby army bases, and “weak points in the human body”, a court has heard. Hisham Muhammad had allegedly amassed a stash of weapons and identified a possible target at Castle Armoury, a territorial army […]

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Nazi-Obsessed Teenager Who Dreamt of Planning Terrorism Jailed
September 20, 2019 By Faith Matters

Nazi-Obsessed Teenager Who Dreamt of Planning Terrorism Jailed

A Nazi-obsessed Buckinghamshire teenager who said it was his dream to plan a terror attack and vowed to fill London’s streets with blood has been jailed. Jacek Tchorzewski built up a cache of terrorist manuals and guides for homemade firearms, and had an interest in Satanism and occult practices. The 18-year-old, of High Wycombe, was […]

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Right-Wing Extremism Fastest Growing Threat in the UK, Counter-Terror Chief Warns
September 19, 2019 By Faith Matters

Right-Wing Extremism Fastest Growing Threat in the UK, Counter-Terror Chief Warns

Right-wing extremism is the fastest growing terrorist threat in the UK – with supporters seeking to mimic jihadist attacks, police have said. The UK head of counter-terrorism Neil Basu said seven of the 22 plots foiled since March 2017 have been linked to far-right ideologies. About 10% of around 800 live terror investigations were linked […]

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