Kudos to France. In a world that mostly ignores the worst jihad brutalities because of the “Islamophobia” subterfuge, it is refreshing to see that Father Jacques Hamel has not been forgotten.
Even Pope Francis declared that “the world is at war,” a day after the two Islamic State-linked jihadis, Adel Kermiche and Abdel Malik Petitjean, stormed the French church and slit the throat of Father Hamel. Abdel and Abdel shouted “Allahu akbar” during the barbaric drama, during which they also took two nuns hostage.
The Pope went on to say that this is not “a religious war….. all religions preach peace — it’s the others who want war.” Like many others, the pope ignored the Qur’anic commands such as “kill them wherever you find them and capture them and besiege them and sit in wait for them at every place of ambush.” (Qur’an 9:5). Also, Qur’an 2:216 commands: “Fighting has been enjoined upon you while it is hateful to you. But perhaps you hate a thing and it is good for you; and perhaps you love a thing and it is bad for you. And Allah knows, while you know not.” And there are many other such passages. Unfortunately, violent jihadis heed these texts.
A beatification process is now under way to declare Jacques Hamel a saint. Following the Mass in honor of Hamel, France also held a state ceremony, which included Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin and the mayor of Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray, Joachim Moyse. Darmanin stated:
“Islamist barbarism touches upon all the symbols that make up France. Doesn’t the murder of a priest in his church deeply touch the soul of France?”
Darmanin went on to say that it is “difficult to fight as it has no nationality or religion.” Indeed, it has no nationality, since Islam is not a single nation or race, but it certainly has a doctrine, backed up by Qur’anic texts and the Sharia. Take, for instance, the beheading of French teacher Samuel Paty for showing Muhammad cartoons in his class. The Muslim outpouring of rage for Paty’s “blasphemy” was widespread and even echoed by the Grand Sheikh of Al Azhar, the most prominent Islamic institution of learning in the world.
“France Honors Catholic Priest Martyred by Islamic Terrorists,” by Thomas D Williams, Breitbart, July 26, 2021:
ROME — The Catholic Church and the French state commemorated Monday the fifth anniversary of the martyrdom of Father Jacques Hamel, whose throat was slit by two jihadists while he celebrated Mass on this day in 2016.
On Monday morning, the archbishop of Rouen, Dominique Lebrun, celebrated a special Mass in homage to the priest, who has been called “Europe’s first 21st-century martyr,” at the site of the assassination, the parish church of Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray, in Normandy.
Following the Mass, the French state also held a ceremony in honor of Father Hamel, with the participation of Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin as well as the mayor of Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray, Joachim Moyse.
“Islamist barbarism touches upon all the symbols that make up France. Doesn’t the murder of a priest in his church deeply touch the soul of France?” Darmanin said from the platform, after listing jihadist attacks that have struck the country in recent years.
“The barbarism with which we have been confronted for many years is a barbarism that it is difficult to fight as it has no nationality or religion,” he continued, adding that “this barbarity continues to kill at home and at all times.”
For his part, Archbishop Lebrun underscored the importance of the beatification process underway to declare Jacques Hamel a saint.
“How can we not emphasize the happy and providential choice of Pope Francis to exempt us from the 5-year waiting period before opening the beatification process that could one day officially recognize the martyrdom of Father Jacques Hamel,” the archbishop said….
Beneath the Veil of Consciousness says
Why aren’t all the French martyrs of Islam
beatified? They all suffered the same fate at the hands of Islam and the feckless, traitorous, willfully blind “leaders” who allowed the followers of this filthy proto-nazi ideology to enter its borders.
Wellington says
A step in the right direction but France is really in need of another Charles Martel.
Islam is incompatible with Western Civilization and one knows this or should know it. So many still don’t—but a huge number of Muslims know this. You bet they do and they have “designs”—you bet they do.
mortimer says
The lines are being drawn. The French should realize that Muslims perceive of them as ‘FRANKS’ (i.e. medieval CRUSADERS). France is perceived as the CHIEF ENEMY of Muslims. To invite Muslims into France is to invite permanent civil war.
gravenimage says
France honors martyred Catholic priest whose throat was slit by jihadis during Mass
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*Good*. Father Hamel *should* be remembered.
Even more important, though, is for France to act so that there will not be further victims like this brave man.
Jim says
Islam justifies violence against enemies, including Christians and Jews. The apologists are simply dreamers who have abandoned practical reason. Leftists sometimes attack people who disagree on political or religious issues. It is not true that all religions want peace. Some want violence and wars, conquest and domination. They should not be given the chance, even if some other Muslims want peace.
Crusades Were Right says
“Islamist barbarism”, says Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin.
Where is the “Christianityist barbarism”, Monsieur Darmanin?
Where is the “Buddhismist barbarism”?
Where is the “Hinduismist barbarism”?
Or did I just make those things up? But it’s OK to invent bogus “religionisms”, in order to justify tolerating the intolerable, isn’t it, Monsieur?
gravenimage says
Good questions.
Sophia says
“Islamist barbarism touches upon all the symbols that make up France. Doesn’t the murder of a priest in his church deeply touch the soul of France?” Darmanin said from the platform.“The barbarism with which we have been confronted for many years is a barbarism that it is difficult to fight as it has no nationality or religion,” he continued,….what a paradoxical statement. He had already mentioned islam in the beginning of his statement and yet says barbarism has no religion, yes it does, its islam, plain & simple!
gravenimage says
It “has no religion”, yet all of the perpetrators are pious Muslims. Odd, that…