U.S.-born cleric calls for death to Americans

The U.S.-born Islamic cleric Anwar al-Awlaki made what looks to be his most threatening message yet: calling on Muslims to kill Americans at will, because it is “either us or them.”

The video posted on extremist websites Monday may be Awlaki’s attempt to capitalize on his recent notoriety. Awlaki, who the United States believes is in Yemen, is accused by Yemen of playing a role in the sending of bombs through the mail in packages addressed to Chicago.

“I would think he would see his growing prominence as something he should exploit,” said Robert Grenier, the former director of the CIA’s counterterrorism center.

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2 comments on “U.S.-born cleric calls for death to Americans

  1. St. Nikao says:

    I call on all who name The Name of Jesus Christ to pray Life for this man. Real Life – that can only be found in the One who is the Lord and Word of Life. May God in His mercy reveal The Risen Lord Jesus Christ, Who is King of Kings, Lord of Love, Truth and Life to him. There is live in no other!!!! (I John 5:11-12, John 17:3)
    In the Name of Jesus Christ, the Name that is above every other name. Amen

  2. St. Nikao says:

    Correction: There is *Life* in no other!!!! (I John 5:11-12, John 17:3)