Rather think "the faith" is to be asserted. Let those who deny reality do the defending.
I don't see much "defending" of Islam, but it's being successfully asserted all over the world.
"...the Kingdom of Heaven suffers violence..."
Rather think “the faith” is to be asserted.
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Time for the Church Militant (Ecclesia Militans) to become more militant? I like it.