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Anti-Christian crimes in Germany increased by 105%: Alarm!
OIDAC's report shows a dramatic increase in hate crimes against Christians in Europe in 2023: 2,444 cases.
Anti-Christian crimes in Germany increased by 105%: Alarm!
Europe, be careful! A shocking report by the "Observatory on Intolance and Discrimination Against Christian in Europe" shakes: The number of hate crimes against Christians skyrocketed in 2023 to 2,444 cases in 35 countries. France, Great Britain and Germany are particularly affected. The number of documented incidents has never been so alarming! Shocking vandalism acts, arson and physical violence have an explosive increase and let the alarm bells ring!
France is feeling the impact of these crimes most acutely: almost 1,000 cases of church desecration and cemetery abuse, coupled with 84 direct attacks on people, are putting the country in a state of emergency. The UK is not unaffected: over 700 recorded cases mark a 15 percent increase, including the spectacular case of a conviction for silent prayer outside an abortion clinic. There's no question that the situation is getting out of hand!
Germany in focus: an increase of 105 percent!
In Germany, the extent of anti -Christian hate crimes reaches new heights: a jump of 105 percent increases the number of crimes from 135 in 2022 to 277 in 2023. Churches become the preferred goal of vandalism, which ensures alarm mood experts. Some actions remain in the dark because there are no clear political motives. Could about 2,000 cases have remained undetected?
Attacks on churches make up 62 percent of the documented incidents - a depressing trend that is supplemented by arson, threats and physical violence. Dramatic highlights are attempted or completed murders that frighten Christians in fear and horror. In addition, there is concern about increasing self -censorship: more and more Christians no longer dare to confess their faith freely. If this was still the case for 83 percent of believers in 1981, it is only 40 percent today.
Experts sound the alarm: the number of unreported cases could be higher!
Regina Polak from the OSCE puts it succinctly: These crimes are a “message of exclusion” that is disrupting our society. Meanwhile, Anja Hoffmann from OIDAC is calling on governments to finally put up a protective shield for Christian communities. The scale of the problem remains immeasurable and calls for decisive action.