Archbishop Najeeb Michaeel Moussa of Mosul, Iraq states in this important and incisive interview that “the European Union has undoubtedly lagged behind the European peoples who have courageously mobilized to express their solidarity with the Christians of the East in general and the Christians of Iraq in particular.” He also states: “I think that the European Union was aware of the persecutions that have affected Christians in Iraq, Syria, Egypt, but also in Lebanon,” and yet has remained largely indifferent to this persecution.
The archbishop is being polite. The EU has willfully ignored persecuted Christians, doing virtually nothing to stop the Muslim genocide against Christians in Africa. Meanwhile, it maintains an open-door policy for Muslim migrants, even when many enter Europe illegally.
“Populist” Hungary, on the other hand, which refuses the EU’s policies on Muslim migrants in an effort to retain its Christian character, has been donating millions to help persecuted Christians and other victims of jihad.
“Archbishop of Mosul: ‘I am more afraid for Europe than I am for Iraq,'” by Marco Gombacci, European Post, October 21, 2020:
Interview to Najeeb Michaeel Moussa, finalists of the 2020 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought proposed by Identity and Democracy group at the European Parliament. He is a Chaldean Catholic priest, archivist and scholar. In 2018 he was made Archbishop of Mosul, Iraq. Michaeel is well known for his efforts to aid the evacuation of Christians, Syrians and Chaldeans when Daesh captured Mosul in 2014. He was of great assistance to the displaced people of Mosul and the Nineveh Plain during the Daesh persecutions. The archbishop is also famous for saving a trove of ancient manuscripts, including documents belonging to the Eastern Church, which form part of the spiritual and cultural heritage of humanity….
1. You have been named and shortlisted for the Shakarov Prize 2020, the most important human right prize in Europe. Do you think Europe acknowledged the suffering of the persecuted Christians in Middle East or there was too much silence on this issue during Isis reign of terror?
I think that the European Union was aware of the persecutions that have affected Christians in Iraq, Syria, Egypt, but also in Lebanon where there are attacks such as in the village of Qaa in the northern Bekaa.
But I believe that this awareness was difficult to verbalize. Charles Peguy, a beloved author of French Catholics, reminds us that “We must see what we see” and therefore say the suffering we see even when it destabilizes our analytical grids, our geopolitical convictions, our political correctness.
The European Union has undoubtedly lagged behind the European peoples who have courageously mobilized to express their solidarity with the Christians of the East in general and the Christians of Iraq in particular. In the field, in the refugee camps, in our dioceses, in the middle of Nineveh and in Iraqi Kurdistan, we have seen dozens of volunteers who have come from Europe to express their friendship and closeness to the displaced persons and refugees. We experienced a real solidarity that was exemplary….
2. What is the future of Christians in Middle East? Are there any chance they will return to their homes? What Europe can do to help them?
There are different challenges. The first is that of rooting. Today the international community is not sufficiently aware of the danger of an East emptied of its Christians. A good part of our vocation is to be the salt of the earth in the midst of devastation and tension. What will happen if we leave?
Some are already returning because they realize that the West is not the lost Paradise, nor the delights of the “Hanging Gardens of Babel” that they were promised. They also return because they are spiritually and culturally oriental and that in their path of identity, a return to the land of their fathers is often a stage of construction or reconstruction….
3. What is your advise to Europe on how to deal with terrorism and fundamental islamists? Do you see any danger in the open doors policies on migration?
My first lesson is that of faith. Islamism fills a void, an emptiness. In the East, we often look at Europe with envious eyes. But we have retained natural values: the defense and promotion of the family, living faith, pride in our identities and our roots. All things that I see slowly disappearing in Europe. I said it in the European Parliament: “I am more afraid for Europe than I am for Iraq”. Here, in some ways, we have lost everything; here, you neglect the importance of your treasures, your cultures, your civilization. And you sometimes give way to fundamentalist or Salafist movements that gradually impose their ideologies on those around them, to become bearers of hatred and disrespect for the countries that welcome them.
This approach must be the first. Secondly, one would have to be short-sighted not to see that Europe is naive in the face of terrorism and uncontrolled and unattended immigration. As a human and Christian, I believe in the primordial place of the neighbor and to immerse it. They will always find in me the heart of a brother who loves them. I am also in love with European cultures: they will always find in me a friend who advises them. Not all these people come to love you, or to serve the countries that welcome them. If you do not control and fight the outlaws, and those who refuse the values of your country and human rights, and impose their own laws, you will lose your way of life, your culture, your peace. For Catholics, naivety is not charity, prudence is. It is indispensable to have an eye for love, and an eye for prudence, this is how you are invited to look at migration.
As for terrorism, if you do not make it disappear by law and firmness, it is you and your children who are exposed to the danger of kneeling….
We must fear false gods, slavers, violence and the sword, and not turn away from the God of love and peace. Christians all over the world are undergoing a real ordeal, and always give martyrs, because of the fanaticism of a god of sword and violence. Unfortunately, you also have your martyrs murdered by the same ideology and by the same fanatical groups. All over Europe, people are falling because of the expansionist Islamist ideology. Father Hamel and his assassination, like many other innocent victims in Europe, should have been an occasion for awareness and vigilance. Too bad that was not the case. Europe: Wake up[.]
Juan Santana says
If we do not start telling the truth about Islam in schools and churches we will end up like Iraq in a few years.
Agostino Armo Pellegrini says
If you do not control and fight the outlaws, and those who refuse the values of your country and human rights, and impose their own laws, you will lose your way of life, your culture, your peace.~ Moussa, man of god.
This sounds so much more insightful than the platitudes and appeasement we usually get from Christian leaders. Moussa sounds like a keen intellect who’s not afraid to call a spade a spade, unlike so many politicians and religious leaders who ignore the plight of Christians but then act outraged over phantom islamophobia. I don’t think I’ve ever heard a Catholic leader speak so candidly about islam and “the fanaticism of a god of sword and violence.” He’s seen first hand the ugliness of islam when ISIS invaded Mosul and had to flee for his life. He took all those ancient manuscripts that were in his care, too, and then later digitized them. Who is this awesome dude? And when does the movie of his life come out? I hope we hear more about this guy, his words of truth are like a soothing salve on our gaping wounds of islamic terror and oppression for islam.
Agostino Armo Pellegrini says
He’s wise, he’s intelligent. I like him.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFq2NUCb3Mo
Agostino Armo Pellegrini says
Moussa,
“I filled up my car with these manuscripts, but when I saw all these people fleeing, many of them barefoot, children, woman, old people, I had to help some of them. I told them to climb in the car and just sit on top of these manuscripts. I said, it’s okay, don’t worry if they get damaged. We might all be dead very soon…”
That sounds like material for a 4 star movie, set in the bloody conflict of ISIS terror and American intervention. It would be a perfect opportunity to highlight the horrors of islam in contrast to a godly man like Moussa. Just a thought.
curious george says
Sadly, there aren’t enough people who are willing to fight the good fight. In the USA, Christianity is circling the drain.
American Worldview Inventory 2020 – At a Glance
AWVI 2020 Results – Release #11: Churches and Worldview
https://www.arizonachristian.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/CRC_AWVI2020_Release11_Digital_04_20201006.pdf
john smith says
Thanks for the link George.
Rufolino says
An insightful and perceptive prelate who describes the naked reality.
He has more insights into what is taking place on the European continent than his European counterparts !
Like an explosion of truth in the middle of the night.
b.a. freeman says
AAP, archbishop moussa is a “Chaldean Catholic priest,” which a little research tells me that he reports to the false prophet in rome. i fear that the archbishop’s outspokenness will soon lead to him being silenced by the vatican. of course, he *must* know that, so his bravery in the face of the evil one embodied in the pirate cult of islam in mosul on one hand, and in the face of the evil one embodied by an unbelieving nazi pope on the other, is breathtaking – and humbling for me as a born-again christian. may God bless him and protect both him and his flock.
and your comment about his words being like a “soothing salve” are *so* true; the Lord is indeed in control. may His will be done.
Agostino Armo Pellegrini says
… the archbishop’s outspokenness will soon lead to him being silenced by the vatican.
True, not only silenced by the Vatican but murdered by muslims. Such frank speaking about islam does not typically inspire kind thoughts in the minds of muslims. In their minds, at least some of them, it’s justification for murder. And that’s just one of many reasons islam is dangerous and must not be allowed to grow in our nations.
Walter Sieruk says
In that interview with his Christian cleric that Archbishop used the phony and bogus word “Islamism.”
Therefore this is a very appropriate to make known a very important message
As the word “Islamism” is a fake word that used that was made up after September 11, 2001 in order offend or upset non-violent Muslims. The real, actual, word is just “Islam.” Likewise, the word “Islamist” is also a bogus word that was made up after 9/11 in order not to offend or upset peaceful Muslims. To keep with reality, terms should better be used as “Islamic terrorist” or “Muslim terrorist” . Let’s call people and thing as the really are.
Rufolino says
Are we sure that the Archbishop used this actual word ? Or could it be misreporting by someone eager to soften the tone ? Whatever. The Archbishop’s message couldn’t be clearer.
b.a. freeman says
Walter, the archbishop probably speaks english as a second language, and so used words that the interviewer used (“3. What is your advise (sic) to Europe on how to deal with terrorism and fundamental *ISLAMISTS*?”) as being most appropriate. i rather doubt that he misunderstands islam.
nevertheless, it never hurts to write what U did in your comment, because it makes it more likely that AI algorithms used by less-biased search engines like DuckDuckGo.com will be able to find explanations of these bulls**t weasel words. it is *V*I*T*A*L* that as many people as possible understand the brain-disease death cult of islam before the civil wars begin.
Jan Favre says
Another proof that the EU is more or less openly anti-Christian. See how the led to the division of Rus Orthodox church.
Walter Sieruk says
Islam is a security threat to the nations of Europe .So concerning the threats and dangerous behavior of the jihadists towards the people of the nations of Europe .This has been further explained and revealed by in the book , by Robert Spencer ,THE HISTORY OF THE JIHAD FROM MUHAMMAD TO ISIS .Which in page 367 informs the reader that “The early twenty- first century saw a sharp rise in jihad massacres perpetrated all over the West by individuals or small groups of Muslims: in London, Manchester, Paris, Toulouse, Nice ,Amsterdam, Madrid, Brussels, Berlin Munich ,Copenhagen…”
Those jihadists /Muslims with their insidious jihad-minded Muslims scheming for the subtle and not so subtle, Islamic conquest of Europe by every possible means, including the stealth and violent jihad which is, indeed, awful.
As explained by William Wagner in his book HOW ISLAM PLANS TO CHANGE THE WORLD .Which informs the reader n page 195 “Of all the continents of the world, Europe is probably the number one target by Muslim strategist who are seeking world dominance.”
Therefore, the Europeans would be wise to be on guard.
In addition, one very good way to describe this twenty –first century “War of Ideas” is that of a great a conflict and a clash between Christianity and Islam. As explained by the Christian author, William Wagner,, in his book which is entitled HOW ISLAM PLANS TO CHANGE THE WORLD had explained on page 155 about a meeting that he had with a Muslim cleric , which reads “Several years ago one Imam told me that ,prior to 1990, the greatest enemy to Islam was Communism but now it is the Christian missions.” Further, on page 208 the Wagner had written about some zealous Muslims that “They have failed to stop Christian missions. They see Christian missions as their number one enemy.” On the very next page the reader is informed that “Christianity remains the number one buffer against Islam, a fact readily recognized by those who seek a world wild ummah.” [1]
[1] Ummah – The community of all those who affirm Islam.
Dude says
If he saw the truth in Mosul, then we should listen to him.
Mauricio says
Am I the only one astonished about this?
https://orthodoxtimes.com/pope-francis-says-yes-to-cohabitation-agreement-for-same-sex-couples/
Inspired Infidel says
Inbreeding & the truth will bring about the end of islam. The golden rule will prevail.
Patricia Koenig says
Archbishop of Mosul is absolutely correct. The EU and USA and Canadian Governments, as well as their respective Bishops, have turned all a blind eye to the Muslim persecution of Christians in the Middle East and Africa.
James Lincoln says
I guess I’ll state the obvious:
Archbishop of Mosul is stating what Pope Francis should be stating…
OLD GUY says
Christians must stand up to the islamic genocide and violence facing millions around the world. And lets not forget China, they are a major threat to christians as well.