This vandalism could have been done by militant atheists, angry ex-Catholics, any number of people. But such people have been in Germany for years, and there has not been any significant vandalism of churches. However, Germany has seen a large influx of Muslim migrants in recent years, many of whom believe that it is an insult to Allah to say that Jesus died on the cross (which the Qur’an also denies at 4:157), and that representations of the human form are temptations to idolatry. Could it be possible that Muslim migrants are behind this vandalism? Or would that be “Islamophobic” even to consider?
“Unknown persons damage and steal culturally and historically valuable cross,” translated from “Unbekannte beschädigen und entwenden kulturhistorisch wertvolles Wegekreuz,” PressePortal, July 12, 2018 (thanks to Searchlight Germany):
Wittlich (ots) – There stands the “Hansenkreuz,” which is part of the cultural heritage of the Trier region. It has stood undamaged for over 300 years in the municipality of Dierscheid, in the forest area of Kellerberg. Offenders who are so far unknown damaged the cross, which is made of sandstone, in the period between Sunday, July 8, 2018 and Tuesday, July 10, 2018. The perpetrators knocked the Jesus figure on the cross from the sandstone base with a heavy tool. At the scene, only fragments of the sandstone cross were found. It must therefore be assumed that the offender or the perpetrators stole the cross. The police therefore ask for pertinent information who can provide information on the act, or the whereabouts of the sandstone cross.
Troybeam says
Islam has no respect for art, music, history even its own they will tear apart and destroy all, Their prophet per their holy books demands that all be destroyed. Many European nations with Muslim migrants will see more and more of the destruction of their history, culture and artifacts destroyed. They have brought in the enemy thinking they’ll be assimilated into their culture, stupid fools and do gooders that are completely ignorant in the real goals if Islam.
Indiana Tom says
Their prophet per their holy books demands that all be destroyed.
Allah is the god of death and destruction.
Of course, he was a liar and murderer from the beginning.
Indiana Tom says
It was the Russians, I tell ya! The Russians did it!
andra says
No, in Germany it is always the far right or the Reichsbürger.
Indiana Tom says
Amish?
Indiana Tom says
Or would that be “Islamophobic” even to consider?
Religion of Peace, just ask the Bush family.
Gjallarhornet says
There are THOUSANDS of small attacks on Europe’s Christian heritage every week. The problem is that since Europe believe Christianity is irrelevant Europeans lack the manual to understand the attacks. Europeans see them as probably boy’s pranks on irrelevant objects, aka – something done without meaning or purpose, just wanton destruction, silly boys up to mischief, nothing more.
It isn’t. It is the first wave of attacks in a coordinated attempt to sweep European culture of the map.
Rarely says
It’s just speculation one way or the other. Vandalism is so common that it’s speculative to blame muslim immigrants without something more substantive to base it on. It really could have been anyone. However they certainly are among the “usual suspects”.
infidel numero uno says
Does anyone question who the troglodyte perpetrators? My money is on the evil, heathen, 7th century cult, izlaam, followers. Those Germans who want to preserve and protect their cultural and religious heritage must rise up and kick the enemies of Germany out of the country, regardless of how difficult it might be.
Yogi says
Ask Merkel, she knows what happened to that cross , Her favorited pets did it .. 100%
elee says
What Joe said above.
What will they not destroy? Until we amputate their hands, that is.
Hanna Mantour says
i don’t think the German will be bothered much with this. There are very few Christians there, Merkel made sure of that.
gravenimage says
Germany: Culturally and historically valuable cross, over 300 years old, damaged and stolen
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There is apt to be far more of this.
LR says
“i don’t think the German will be bothered much with this. There are very few Christians there, Merkel made sure of that.”
I certainly don’t blame Merkel for that. So far, in the 21st century it doesn’t look like many Christians of any stripe are willing to stand up to their own defeat.
The interesting thing is, Merkel is quite steeped in the Protestant religion. Her father was a Lutheran pastor, somewhat enamored with socialism.
Here is just one little article about it.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/the-pastors-daughter-how-a-striking-family-history-shaped-germanys-powerful-chancellor/2017/09/08/66b81140-88e1-11e7-96a7-d178cf3524eb_story.html?utm_term=.5f3d184775f5
The irony about many of those on the ‘fighting side’ speaking up about the problems in Europe with Islamic Jihad/immigration are atheist/agnostic types like Murray, and Wilders, not religious leaders.
gravenimage says
There are both religious and secular dhimmis–and some brave Anti-Jihadists who are either quite devout or entirely secular.