The START database counts a total of 70767 terrorist incidents between 2011 and 2016. A total of 60320 of the incidents- 85% of the global total-occurred in largely Islamic states. A total of 51321 of these incidents-73% of the global total-occurred in the Islamic states of the Middle East and North Africa the MENA region. It is important to note only a relative small portion can be attributed to ISIS. Source: CSIS/ Center for Strategic International Studies. Commentary: Here are two Koran scriptures that will help us understand these horrific crimes. Sura 47:4 “Therefore when you meet unbelievers(in fight), smite their necks.” Sura 8:12 “I will be with you; give firmness to the believers; I will install terror into the heart of the unbelievers, smite above their necks and smite off their fingertips.” In Revelation 20:4 Jesus in heaven is consoling those who were beheaded for the witness of Jesus and for the word of God! There is more so go and read that verse! I could not find on the CSIS report how many victims between 2011 and 2016 were beheaded? Beheadings are not new to Islam however our Bible says to love your enemies! David chopped off the head of Goliath! King Herod chopped off the head of John the Baptist! Back in Leviticus I believe there was an attractive woman who enticed a wicked King and got him drunk and beheaded him! Would not want to meet her on a blind date! So where are we going here? After the future Rapture of the Church of Jesus Christ we enter into the seven year Tribulation period headed by the Anti-Christ and his False Prophet! The False Prophet will be the one world government religious leader! My contention is that religion will be Islam! During this time many will still come to Christ during this time not to mention the 144 thousand Jewish Evangelists! Just like today if you come to Christ in an Islamic country you could be beheaded for your faith! This is what Jesus is referring to in Revelation 20:4. As we celebrate Independence Day remember as long as we are dependent on God we will be able to keep our freedoms and independence from the tyranny of Mohammad followers! James & Hamsa Sasse. WhoisGod.in