In Frankrijk werd vorig jaar 1063 keer geweld gepleegd tegen kerk of christelijk symbool: ‘Christenofobie’
18 April 2019
18:36
“In France, 1063 acts against churches were perpetrated in 2018. The fire of Saint-Sulpice, in the 6th arrondissement of Paris last Sunday, launches the debate around “Christianophobia”
Low-profile insults and profanations against Christian places of worship are multiplying and reaching frightening proportions. Last February, the French government recorded 1063 offenses of this type just for the year 2018. A phenomenon passing somewhat unnoticed, especially in the face of pedophilia scandals that plunge the Catholic Church into turmoil. However, the number of these criminal acts is significantly higher than in 2017.
Many politicians and public figures in France denounce a growing “Christianophobia”, speaking in particular on social networks. Several of them have also asked for protective measures for Christian places of worship. Annie Genevard and Philippe Gosselin, deputies Republicans, asked Tuesday an information mission on “the multiplication of anti-Christian acts” to the President of the National Assembly, Richard Ferrand.”