Race or Religion? Exploring Hostilities Among Voters
Political scientists have long noted that politics is a competition between groups with diverse and competing interests. During campaigns, candidates actively attempt to sway certain groups and vilify others in order to garner support. In this year’s election, scholars and commentators have argued that the success of Donald Trump’s…
Fear In America 2016 – What Americans Are Really Afraid Of
Lola Gayle, STEAM Register Creepy clowns may be popping up everywhere these days, but Americans are actually more afraid of government corruption, terrorist attacks and money, according to the third annual Chapman University Survey of American Fears (2016). The survey asked more than 1,500 adult respondents about 65 fears across a broad range of categories […]
Despite fears, American followers of Islamic State are few
WASHINGTON — After remarks that painted a doomsday scenario of lone wolves, random attacks and radicalization via cellphone, Rep. Mark Meadows, R-N.C., had one last ominous thing to say about the Islamic State’s ability to attack the United States. “This threat from the foreign fighters cannot be overstated,” he warned. Yes, it can. When it […]
Allah – the Moon God Myth
PROPAGANDA “Is Allah the God of the Bible, or is Allah the moon god of ancient Arabia?” “…much like “YHWH/Yahweh/Jehovah” is the personal name of the God of the Bible, “Allah” is also the personal name of the moon god, the chief among the three-hundred sixty pagan idols that were worshipped in Mecca, the home […]