As the first reports emerged from Christchurch, I felt that same sense of dread when learning about the massacres in Quebec City and Pittsburgh. Worshippers were once again gunned down in cold blood.
Make no mistake – the attacks were well planned. A shooter live-streamed his murderous rampage and posted an anti-Muslim manifesto online. In the video, he encourages viewers to subscribe to a YouTube channel which, in December, was accused of promoting another user known for anti-Semitic views. One of the people arrested is a 28-year-old alleged white nationalist and self-described fascist from Australia. Explosive devices were also found in his car.
In the coming days, we will learn of the motivation of the terrorist or terrorists responsible, as well as their movements, and communications in the days leading up to the shooting. Many are shocked, given the low preponderance of gun violence in the country. Furthermore, New Zealand is a multi-ethnic, multilingual country.
GlobeDebate If Muslims unfortunately feel threatened in Canada, then many Christians must feel threatened in certain Muslim-majority countries, due to their own brand of extremists. The tragedy in New Zealand was against innocent victims, as are anti-Christian atrocities around the world.
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GlobeDebate Abolish religion there's a start.
GlobeDebate Can't say I am surprised that arrogant self serving POS have chosen to use the tragedy to push their own agendas.