What these really mean depends on who you're talking to.
For Paul Weston, this isn't very tolerant or inclusive of his ideas and culture, isn't it?
The words are as true today as they were when Churchill wrote them.
Watch the same happen here when we quote the founding fathers in about 15-20 years.
Sounds like he was right on point.
“How dreadful are the curses which Mohammedanism lays on its votaries! Besides the fanatical frenzy, which is as dangerous in a man as hydrophobia in a dog, there is this fearful fatalistic apathy. The effects are apparent in many countries. Improvident habits, slovenly systems of agriculture, sluggish methods of commerce, and insecurity of property exist wherever the followers of the Prophet rule or live. A degraded sensualism deprives this life of its grace and refinement; the next of its dignity and sanctity. The fact that in Mohammedan law every woman must belong to some man as his absolute property - either as a child, a wife, or a concubine - must delay the final extinction of slavery until the faith of Islam has ceased to be a great power among men. Individual Moslems may show splendid qualities. Thousands become the brave and loyal soldiers of the Queen; all know how to die; but the influence of the religion paralyses the social development of those who follow it. No stronger retrograde force exists in the world. Far from being moribund, Mohammedanism is a militant and proselytizing faith. It has already spread throughout Central Africa, raising fearless warriors at every step; and were it not that Christianity is sheltered in the strong arms of science - the science against which it had vainly struggled - the civilization of modern Europe might fall, as fell the civilization of ancient Rome.”
— Winston Churchill, “The River War” 1899
Maybe Christians and conservatives should be “taking offense” every time a leftist opens their mouth
“How dreadful are the curses which Mohammedanism lays on its
votaries! Besides the fanatical frenzy, which is as dangerous in
a man as hydrophobia in a dog, there is this fearful fatalistic
apathy. The effects are apparent in many countries, improvident
habits, slovenly systems of agriculture, sluggish methods of
commerce, and insecurity of property exist wherever the
followers of the Prophet rule or live.
A degraded sensualism deprives this life of its grace and
refinement, the next of its dignity and sanctity. The fact that
in Mohammedan law every woman must belong to some man as his
absolute property, either as a child, a wife, or a concubine,
must delay the final extinction of slavery until the faith of
Islam has ceased to be a great power among men.
Individual Muslims may show splendid qualities, but the
influence of the religion paralyses the social development of
those who follow it.
No stronger retrograde force exists in the world. Far from
being moribund, Mohammedanism is a militant and proselytizing
faith. It has already spread throughout Central Africa,
raising fearless warriors at every step; and were it not that
Christianity is sheltered in the strong arms of science, the
science against which it had vainly struggled, the civilization
of modern Europe might fall, as fell the civilization of ancient
Rome.”
Sir Winston Churchill; (Source: The River War, first edition,
Vol. II, pages 248-50 London)
“Some day a King will come; and the sword will rise again.”
Britain is finished.
Yep. The Islamization of the UK continues.
But they tolerate muslim hate speech????
Did they arrest the guy who butchered a British soldier in broad daylight?
England...the origin of the Magna Carta...and the brave country that stood up to Hitler is gone.
I remember what Reagan said: “Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didnt pass it on to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children’s children what it was once like in the United States where men were free.”
“authorization to make the speech”????
Churchill would be arrested if he said them today. Islam is terrorism, and they are TERRORISING the UK.
Liberty GB? Sounds like a Libertarian party...for GB.
“A member of the public took offence”
Ohhh. Did it hurt your feelings? Deal with it, pansy.
Let me guess, the persom making the complaint was a Baptist. :)
ping!
What this world needs is a few more Churchills.