Luigi Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 This is 9/11 all over again.... I'd say it's more like the Boston Marathon bombing. But I'm not sure that refining our analogies reduces the tragedy to any degree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightofChrist Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 It is evil, it is wicked, it is Jihad, just as 9/11, Boston and many others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhuturePriest Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 (edited) Official war must be declared on ISIS. No more of these tepid half-steps. I also think that unfortunately new laws need to be set in place for the mass immigration of Europe. That may not be a popular thought, but I honestly have no clue how else the world can deal with these issues. I'm certainly open to hearing alternative ideas. Edited November 14, 2015 by PhuturePriest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elizabeth09 Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Official war must be declared on ISIS. No more of these tepid half-steps. I also think that unfortunately new laws need to be set in place for the mass immigration of Europe. That may not be a popular thought, but I honestly have no clue how else the world can deal with these issues. I'm certainly open to hearing alternative ideas. I don`t think a war is necessary at this point. They just need to stop this right now. But the question is how. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Era Might Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 (edited) Official war must be declared on ISIS. No more of these tepid half-steps. I also think that unfortunately new laws need to be set in place for the mass immigration of Europe. That may not be a popular thought, but I honestly have no clue how else the world can deal with these issues. I'm certainly open to hearing alternative ideas. Declaring war is no guarantee of a solution, immediate or long-term, and can just as well cause worse problems. Cracking down on immigration is also no panacea. Now is a good time to look back at the 19th century and not repeat the geopolitics that led to WWI and WWII. Just for some perspective, 20,000 people were killed in the Paris Commune in 1871, when Paris declared its independence in the midst of the Franco-Prussian War. It started out as a defense against Germany, then turned into the French government slaughtering its own people. The 19th century has a lot to teach about the dangerous roads Reaction can take (we don't even have to look that far, we are living with the realities of a post-Iraq War world). Edited November 14, 2015 by Era Might Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabriela Posted November 14, 2015 Author Share Posted November 14, 2015 From this afternoon's Office, Romans 15:5–7: May God, the source of all patience and encouragement, enable you to live in perfect harmony with one another according to the spirit of Christ Jesus, so that with one heart and voice you may glorify God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Accept one another, then, as Christ accepted you, for the glory of God. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spem in alium Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 One of the prayers of intercession for our Vigils for Sunday was for people who had lost their lives as a result of warfare or violence. We are praying for all the people of Paris, and for those who lost their lives in these atrocities. I also am thinking quite closely of my acquaintances and research contacts in Montreal. Many of them were actually French-born or had come to work in Canada for a short time before returning to France. Someone I knew actually lived in Paris and would likely be there now, though I don't have any means of locating her, really. I believe they need prayer also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Praying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabriela Posted November 14, 2015 Author Share Posted November 14, 2015 Reuters is reporting that the area around the Eiffel Tower has been evacuated, with heavy police activity around the Pullman hotel, in the seventh arrondissement. The Guardian has not yet been able to confirm this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NadaTeTurbe Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 It's official : three teams of terrorist carried out the attacks. Two teams died, and one run away. People have been arrested at the Belgium fronter. A french man have been identified among the terrorist. False alert for the police activity at the Pullman (in the 15th). No shooting.129 death, including US and UK citizens, 350 wounded, including 99 very important. People are putting little candles at their window. It's simple and touching. I am very worried for some people that I know who are arab and muslim and policeman. They are a man target for ISIS. Islamist hate muslims who are in the french army and police because they are traitors. I hope everything will be ok for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabriela Posted November 14, 2015 Author Share Posted November 14, 2015 Police have also closed down the Champ de Mars RER underground station, near the Eiffel Tower, according to Reuters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NadaTeTurbe Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 This is a very clear, very intelligent, very objective, and well-written, presentation of the situation in France "banlieue". It was written before the attacks, but if you want to understand how immigration works here, why the Algeria war is still a burden, Islam, and many things, read it, it's very god. http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2015/08/31/the-other-france Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabriela Posted November 14, 2015 Author Share Posted November 14, 2015 Trafalgar Square, London: Moorish Castle, Gibraltar: General Consulate, Barcelona: Opera House, Sydney. Brandenburg Gate, Berlin. Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai. Municipal Palace, Puebla. Washington Square Park, Manhattan: French Embassy, Athens: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Didacus Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Et encore plus de sang pour le Mere Patrie. Que Dieu aie pitier de nous. Que Dieu aie pitier de tous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabriela Posted November 14, 2015 Author Share Posted November 14, 2015 An infographic comparing the casualties (red) and injuries (green) of attacks on France since 1978: Tomorrow's cover of the Liberation: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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