Radical Zealots Target Faith Communities Across Europe #
The shadow of religious persecution has lengthened across Europe as the terror group Harakat Ashab al-Yamin continues its campaign of violence. From the bombing of financial districts in Amsterdam to the targeting of synagogues in Belgium and charity ambulances in London, we are seeing a coordinated assault on the foundations of a peaceful society. These are not merely political acts; they are direct attacks on faith and the community bonds that sustain us. When houses of worship must be guarded by soldiers, the peace of the entire continent is at risk. We must respond with firmness in the right, as God gives us to see the right. Law and order are not merely policies; they are the essential conditions for a civilized life where every family can worship without fear. The arrest of teenagers in connection with these crimes reveals a terrifying failure to pass on the virtues of tolerance and decency to the next generation. We must pray for the safety of our neighbors and stand in solidarity with those targeted by this hatred. A society that allows its religious communities to be terrorized is a society that has lost its way.