Face to Face with “Death to America”

On a recent trip to Yemen, David Pinault sat down with Yahya Sayfallah, a spokesman for the Houthi militant group. Upon learning David was an American, he stated the Houthi slogan: “Allah is great. Death to America and Israel. May the Jews be cursed. Victory belongs to Islam.” David shares more about the meeting.Further ReadingIslamist persecution, Christian survival, and encountering the Houthis in YemenThe Crucifix on Mecca’s Front Porch: A Christian’s Companion for the Study of IslamEarth Dragon Run: A Spiritual EntertainmentGuest InfoDavid Pinault is the author of Earth Dragon Run: A Spiritual Entertainment (2025). His other publications include The Crucifix on Mecca’s Front Porch: A Christian’s Companion for the Study of Islam (2018) and the novel Providence Blue: A Fantasy Quest (2021), all published by Ignatius Press. He is an emeritus professor of religious studies at Santa Clara University. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariapm.substack.com