Motive for Beheading of French Priest Remains a Mystery

[Weatherman2020]

Who said the media doesn't spin for the Islamofascists? They even call Mohammed a prophet. Ever see them say Jesus the Messiah?


A priest was killed and another person was seriously injured following an attack at a church in Normandy, France, where officials said police killed two hostage takers … The motive is not yet known.” – US ABC News following an attack that left elderly priest Father Jacques Hamel dead and a parishioner in serious condition.

“The identities of the attackers and motive for the attack are unclear.” – The Associated Press.

“Officials said the two assailants, whose motives were not released, slit the throat of a priest before they were eventually shot and killed by police.” – Cox Media Group.

“The rapid intervention brigade of elite police units went into action to ‘neutralise’ the two men whose motives are so far unknown.” – The Kuwait News Agency.

“The men shouted ‘Daesh’ and cut the priest’s throat before being ‘neutralised,’ police said. Le Figaro newspaper reported that the priest died after his throat was cut. The men’s motives are still unknown.” – The UK Telegraph.

Father Jacques Hamel, who is now said to have been beheaded by Islamic terrorists.

“French President Francois Hollande said today’s attack and hostage situation at a church in Normandy was carried out by ‘terrorists who claimed allegiance to ISIS’ … the motive is not yet known. – Yahoo news.

“The nun – who did not want to be named – told Le Figaro newspaper: ‘They entered brusquely and took over. They spoke in Arabic. I saw a knife.’ … It is believed that the men were carrying knives. It is unclear at this stage what their motives were.” – The International Catholic News Weekly.

“I will not talk about the motives of these individuals.” – French Interior Ministry spokesman Pierre-Henry Brandet.

“Police said the men, armed with knives, shouted ‘Daesh’ before slicing the priest’s throat, using an alternate name for the Islamic State militant group. The motives for the slaying are unclear, and IS – also identified as ISIS and ISIL – has not taken responsibility for the attack.” – United Press International.

“Two attackers backing the Islamic State stormed a village church during Mass in northern France on Tuesday … The Islamic State’s Amaq news agency described the attackers as ‘soldiers’ of the militant group.” – Finally, from the Washington Post, we have a motive.

MARATHON MOTIVE MYSTERY - Tim Blair

 

[Mindful]

Who said the media doesn't spin for the Islamofascists? They even call Mohammed a prophet. Ever see them say Jesus the Messiah?


A priest was killed and another person was seriously injured following an attack at a church in Normandy, France, where officials said police killed two hostage takers … The motive is not yet known.” – US ABC News following an attack that left elderly priest Father Jacques Hamel dead and a parishioner in serious condition.

“The identities of the attackers and motive for the attack are unclear.” – The Associated Press.

“Officials said the two assailants, whose motives were not released, slit the throat of a priest before they were eventually shot and killed by police.” – Cox Media Group.

“The rapid intervention brigade of elite police units went into action to ‘neutralise’ the two men whose motives are so far unknown.” – The Kuwait News Agency.

“The men shouted ‘Daesh’ and cut the priest’s throat before being ‘neutralised,’ police said. Le Figaro newspaper reported that the priest died after his throat was cut. The men’s motives are still unknown.” – The UK Telegraph.

Father Jacques Hamel, who is now said to have been beheaded by Islamic terrorists.

“French President Francois Hollande said today’s attack and hostage situation at a church in Normandy was carried out by ‘terrorists who claimed allegiance to ISIS’ … the motive is not yet known. – Yahoo news.

“The nun – who did not want to be named – told Le Figaro newspaper: ‘They entered brusquely and took over. They spoke in Arabic. I saw a knife.’ … It is believed that the men were carrying knives. It is unclear at this stage what their motives were.” – The International Catholic News Weekly.

“I will not talk about the motives of these individuals.” – French Interior Ministry spokesman Pierre-Henry Brandet.

“Police said the men, armed with knives, shouted ‘Daesh’ before slicing the priest’s throat, using an alternate name for the Islamic State militant group. The motives for the slaying are unclear, and IS – also identified as ISIS and ISIL – has not taken responsibility for the attack.” – United Press International.

“Two attackers backing the Islamic State stormed a village church during Mass in northern France on Tuesday … The Islamic State’s Amaq news agency described the attackers as ‘soldiers’ of the militant group.” – Finally, from the Washington Post, we have a motive.

MARATHON MOTIVE MYSTERY - Tim Blair

 

[Mindful]

And a new M word, as justification, is coming to the fore.

But I'll come to that later.

 

[Two Thumbs]

Who said the media doesn't spin for the Islamofascists? They even call Mohammed a prophet. Ever see them say Jesus the Messiah?


A priest was killed and another person was seriously injured following an attack at a church in Normandy, France, where officials said police killed two hostage takers … The motive is not yet known.” – US ABC News following an attack that left elderly priest Father Jacques Hamel dead and a parishioner in serious condition.

“The identities of the attackers and motive for the attack are unclear.” – The Associated Press.

“Officials said the two assailants, whose motives were not released, slit the throat of a priest before they were eventually shot and killed by police.” – Cox Media Group.

“The rapid intervention brigade of elite police units went into action to ‘neutralise’ the two men whose motives are so far unknown.” – The Kuwait News Agency.

“The men shouted ‘Daesh’ and cut the priest’s throat before being ‘neutralised,’ police said. Le Figaro newspaper reported that the priest died after his throat was cut. The men’s motives are still unknown.” – The UK Telegraph.

Father Jacques Hamel, who is now said to have been beheaded by Islamic terrorists.

“French President Francois Hollande said today’s attack and hostage situation at a church in Normandy was carried out by ‘terrorists who claimed allegiance to ISIS’ … the motive is not yet known. – Yahoo news.

“The nun – who did not want to be named – told Le Figaro newspaper: ‘They entered brusquely and took over. They spoke in Arabic. I saw a knife.’ … It is believed that the men were carrying knives. It is unclear at this stage what their motives were.” – The International Catholic News Weekly.

“I will not talk about the motives of these individuals.” – French Interior Ministry spokesman Pierre-Henry Brandet.

“Police said the men, armed with knives, shouted ‘Daesh’ before slicing the priest’s throat, using an alternate name for the Islamic State militant group. The motives for the slaying are unclear, and IS – also identified as ISIS and ISIL – has not taken responsibility for the attack.” – United Press International.

“Two attackers backing the Islamic State stormed a village church during Mass in northern France on Tuesday … The Islamic State’s Amaq news agency described the attackers as ‘soldiers’ of the militant group.” – Finally, from the Washington Post, we have a motive.

MARATHON MOTIVE MYSTERY - Tim Blair

So the whole world is not seeing a pattern yet.

bet if they took a reporters head we would know the motive.

 

[Compost]

Yep. Someone enters a Catholic Church during Mass and slits a priest's throat. Motivation? Utterly mysterious.

 

[irosie91]

Yep. Someone enters a Catholic Church during Mass and slits a priest's throat. Motivation? Utterly mysterious.

yeah-----I just can't figure it out

 

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[Weatherman2020]

Who said the media doesn't spin for the Islamofascists? They even call Mohammed a prophet. Ever see them say Jesus the Messiah?


A priest was killed and another person was seriously injured following an attack at a church in Normandy, France, where officials said police killed two hostage takers … The motive is not yet known.” – US ABC News following an attack that left elderly priest Father Jacques Hamel dead and a parishioner in serious condition.

“The identities of the attackers and motive for the attack are unclear.” – The Associated Press.

“Officials said the two assailants, whose motives were not released, slit the throat of a priest before they were eventually shot and killed by police.” – Cox Media Group.

“The rapid intervention brigade of elite police units went into action to ‘neutralise’ the two men whose motives are so far unknown.” – The Kuwait News Agency.

“The men shouted ‘Daesh’ and cut the priest’s throat before being ‘neutralised,’ police said. Le Figaro newspaper reported that the priest died after his throat was cut. The men’s motives are still unknown.” – The UK Telegraph.

Father Jacques Hamel, who is now said to have been beheaded by Islamic terrorists.

“French President Francois Hollande said today’s attack and hostage situation at a church in Normandy was carried out by ‘terrorists who claimed allegiance to ISIS’ … the motive is not yet known. – Yahoo news.

“The nun – who did not want to be named – told Le Figaro newspaper: ‘They entered brusquely and took over. They spoke in Arabic. I saw a knife.’ … It is believed that the men were carrying knives. It is unclear at this stage what their motives were.” – The International Catholic News Weekly.

“I will not talk about the motives of these individuals.” – French Interior Ministry spokesman Pierre-Henry Brandet.

“Police said the men, armed with knives, shouted ‘Daesh’ before slicing the priest’s throat, using an alternate name for the Islamic State militant group. The motives for the slaying are unclear, and IS – also identified as ISIS and ISIL – has not taken responsibility for the attack.” – United Press International.

“Two attackers backing the Islamic State stormed a village church during Mass in northern France on Tuesday … The Islamic State’s Amaq news agency described the attackers as ‘soldiers’ of the militant group.” – Finally, from the Washington Post, we have a motive.

MARATHON MOTIVE MYSTERY - Tim Blair

So the whole world is not seeing a pattern yet.

bet if they took a reporters head we would know the motive.

Nah, Charlie Hesbo should have woken them up, instead the cowards went into hypermode spinning for Islam thinking it will keep them safe. Muslims won that battle.

 

[Mindful]

Who said the media doesn't spin for the Islamofascists? They even call Mohammed a prophet. Ever see them say Jesus the Messiah?


A priest was killed and another person was seriously injured following an attack at a church in Normandy, France, where officials said police killed two hostage takers … The motive is not yet known.” – US ABC News following an attack that left elderly priest Father Jacques Hamel dead and a parishioner in serious condition.

“The identities of the attackers and motive for the attack are unclear.” – The Associated Press.

“Officials said the two assailants, whose motives were not released, slit the throat of a priest before they were eventually shot and killed by police.” – Cox Media Group.

“The rapid intervention brigade of elite police units went into action to ‘neutralise’ the two men whose motives are so far unknown.” – The Kuwait News Agency.

“The men shouted ‘Daesh’ and cut the priest’s throat before being ‘neutralised,’ police said. Le Figaro newspaper reported that the priest died after his throat was cut. The men’s motives are still unknown.” – The UK Telegraph.

Father Jacques Hamel, who is now said to have been beheaded by Islamic terrorists.

“French President Francois Hollande said today’s attack and hostage situation at a church in Normandy was carried out by ‘terrorists who claimed allegiance to ISIS’ … the motive is not yet known. – Yahoo news.

“The nun – who did not want to be named – told Le Figaro newspaper: ‘They entered brusquely and took over. They spoke in Arabic. I saw a knife.’ … It is believed that the men were carrying knives. It is unclear at this stage what their motives were.” – The International Catholic News Weekly.

“I will not talk about the motives of these individuals.” – French Interior Ministry spokesman Pierre-Henry Brandet.

“Police said the men, armed with knives, shouted ‘Daesh’ before slicing the priest’s throat, using an alternate name for the Islamic State militant group. The motives for the slaying are unclear, and IS – also identified as ISIS and ISIL – has not taken responsibility for the attack.” – United Press International.

“Two attackers backing the Islamic State stormed a village church during Mass in northern France on Tuesday … The Islamic State’s Amaq news agency described the attackers as ‘soldiers’ of the militant group.” – Finally, from the Washington Post, we have a motive.

MARATHON MOTIVE MYSTERY - Tim Blair

So the whole world is not seeing a pattern yet.

bet if they took a reporters head we would know the motive.

Nah, Charlie Hesbo should have woken them up, instead the cowards went into hypermode spinning for Islam thinking it will keep them safe. Muslims won that battle.

Don't you remember when they put a Fatwah on Salman Rushdie for writing The Satanic Verses, and he had to go into hiding?

Where did that come from? Was it Iran?

 

[Dogmaphobe]

It takes a special type of dishonesty to report the motives for the beheading and then immediately deny you know what they are.

I'm reminded of Coyote's M.O. here as she serves the muslim brotherhood agenda.

 

[Weatherman2020]

Who said the media doesn't spin for the Islamofascists? They even call Mohammed a prophet. Ever see them say Jesus the Messiah?


A priest was killed and another person was seriously injured following an attack at a church in Normandy, France, where officials said police killed two hostage takers … The motive is not yet known.” – US ABC News following an attack that left elderly priest Father Jacques Hamel dead and a parishioner in serious condition.

“The identities of the attackers and motive for the attack are unclear.” – The Associated Press.

“Officials said the two assailants, whose motives were not released, slit the throat of a priest before they were eventually shot and killed by police.” – Cox Media Group.

“The rapid intervention brigade of elite police units went into action to ‘neutralise’ the two men whose motives are so far unknown.” – The Kuwait News Agency.

“The men shouted ‘Daesh’ and cut the priest’s throat before being ‘neutralised,’ police said. Le Figaro newspaper reported that the priest died after his throat was cut. The men’s motives are still unknown.” – The UK Telegraph.

Father Jacques Hamel, who is now said to have been beheaded by Islamic terrorists.

“French President Francois Hollande said today’s attack and hostage situation at a church in Normandy was carried out by ‘terrorists who claimed allegiance to ISIS’ … the motive is not yet known. – Yahoo news.

“The nun – who did not want to be named – told Le Figaro newspaper: ‘They entered brusquely and took over. They spoke in Arabic. I saw a knife.’ … It is believed that the men were carrying knives. It is unclear at this stage what their motives were.” – The International Catholic News Weekly.

“I will not talk about the motives of these individuals.” – French Interior Ministry spokesman Pierre-Henry Brandet.

“Police said the men, armed with knives, shouted ‘Daesh’ before slicing the priest’s throat, using an alternate name for the Islamic State militant group. The motives for the slaying are unclear, and IS – also identified as ISIS and ISIL – has not taken responsibility for the attack.” – United Press International.

“Two attackers backing the Islamic State stormed a village church during Mass in northern France on Tuesday … The Islamic State’s Amaq news agency described the attackers as ‘soldiers’ of the militant group.” – Finally, from the Washington Post, we have a motive.

MARATHON MOTIVE MYSTERY - Tim Blair

So the whole world is not seeing a pattern yet.

bet if they took a reporters head we would know the motive.

Nah, Charlie Hesbo should have woken them up, instead the cowards went into hypermode spinning for Islam thinking it will keep them safe. Muslims won that battle.

Don't you remember when they put a Fatwah on Salman Rushdie for writing The Satanic Verses, and he had to go into hiding?

Where did that come from? Was it Iran?

Iran. They still have a bounty for his head. Part of the reason Obama is so friendly to Iran.

 

[DigitalDrifter]

Real head scratcher.

 

[waltky]

Analysis: Why ISIS is targeting Christianity...

Murder of priest in church marks new tactic for Islamic State group
Wednesday 27th July, 2016 - The Islamic State group crossed a new threshold on Tuesday in its war against the West, as two of its followers targeted a church in Normandy, slitting the throat of an elderly priest celebrating mass and using hostages as human shields before being shot by police.

It was the extremist group's first attack against a church in the West, and fulfils long-standing threats against "crusaders" in what the militants paint as a centuries-old battle for power. One of the attackers, who grew up in the town, had tried twice to leave for Syria; the second was not identified. "To attack a church, to kill a priest, is to profane the republic," French president Francois Hollande told the nation after speaking with Pope Francis, who condemned the killing in the strongest terms. Father Jacques Hamel was celebrating mass for three nuns and two parishioners on a quiet summer morning in Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray when the attackers burst in and forced the 85-year-old priest to his knees before slicing his throat, according to authorities and a nun who escaped. She described seeing the attackers film themselves and give a sermon in Arabic around the altar before she fled.

Paris prosecutor Francois Molins said the other hostages were used as human shields to block police from entering. One elderly parishioner was wounded. The two attackers were killed by police as they rushed from the building shouting "Allahu Akbar", Mr Molins said. One had three knives and a fake explosives belt; the other carried a kitchen timer wrapped in aluminium foil and had fake explosives in his backpack. One of the assailants was identified as Adel Kermiche, a 19-year-old who tried to travel to Syria twice last year using family members' identity documents, but was arrested outside France and handed preliminary terrorism charges. Kermiche had an electronic surveillance bracelet after a judge overruled prosecutors and agreed to free him, Mr Molins said.

A statement published by the IS-affiliated Amaq news agency said Tuesday's attack was carried out by "two soldiers of the Islamic State" who acted in response to calls to target nations in the US-led coalition fighting the extremist group in Iraq and Syria. Haras Rafiq, managing director of the Quilliam Foundation, described the attack as a turning point. "What these two people today have done is ... shifted the tactical attack to the attack on Rome ... an attack on Christianity," he said. He warned that it could "radicalise people from both sides of the communities. Muslim and non-Muslim". As Europe becomes painfully inured to a summer of repeated bloodshed, the extremists are looking for greater ways to shock, Mr Rafiq said. "This is going into a house of God. This is attacking and killing a priest." "We've been talking about the danger of the global jihadist insurgency. This is what it looks like," he said.

The increasing speed with which IS has claimed responsibility and the growing number of attacks this summer have left Europe alarmed and fearful. Targeting a church in the rural Normandy heartland resonated with France's leadership and Christians across Europe. While France is officially secular and church attendance is low, the country has deep Catholic roots. Islamic State extremists have urged followers to attack French churches and the group is believed to have planned at least one earlier church attack that was foiled when the assailant shot himself in the leg. The priest had been at the church for the past decade and "was always ready to help", said Rouen diocese official Philippe Mahut. "His desire was to spread a message for which he consecrated his life," Mr Mahut told The Associated Press. "And he certainly didn't think that consecrating his life would mean for him to die while celebrating mass, which is a message of love." A nun who escaped said the priest was forced to the ground before his throat was slit.

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Why France attack is latest assault in ISIS war on Christianity
Wednesday 27th July, 2016 - ISIS aim is to trigger a backlash against Muslims in France, writes Paul Cruikshank; European intelligence services have detected renewed efforts by ISIS to reach out to extremists in Europe, he says

The attack by two knife-wielding assailants on a church outside Rouen, Normandy, Tuesday in which the attackers killed an elderly priest by slitting his throat and gravely wounded a hostage appears to have been quite deliberately targeted at the Catholic church. Although attendance numbers are down, Catholicism is still deeply entwined in the national fabric of France, and the attack has already led to outrage across the country. The goal in going after such a provocative target? To trigger a backlash against Muslims in France and drive the country's Muslims into the recruiting arms of the Islamic State. The attackers filmed the atrocity, a nun who managed to escape told CNN affiliate BFM.

According to French President Francois Hollande, the attackers claimed they were acting on behalf of ISIS, something the group also claimed via an affiliated news agency. A French intelligence source told CNN's Christiane Amanpour that one of the attackers had been radicalized after the Charlie Hebdo killings and had tried to enter Syria on two occasions and was associated with Maxime Hauchard, another French jihadi who appeared in an ISIS beheading video in 2014.

In recent weeks European intelligence services have detected a significantly expanded effort by ISIS operatives in Syria and Iraq to directly reach out to extremists in Europe to encourage them to launch attacks. European counter-terrorism officials believe the group is trying to project an image of strength and unleash vengeance, as it loses ground in Syria, Iraq and Libya. This month has already seen ISIS supporters in Europe launch two attacks in Bavaria and a deadly truck rampage in Nice.

ISIS 'aiming to stoke backlash'

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[pismoe]

this beheading event will just further weaken the Catholic Faith in France and other places. Born 'dhimmis' , dhimmis from birth , cowards and the weak , the faithless will just avoid their Faith because they have no Guts or real beliefs . They also have no weapons to fight as they have been disarmed by their governments . ------------- and I am no Catholic and am not particularly religious .

 

[Compost]

this beheading event will just further weaken the Catholic Faith in France and other places. Born 'dhimmis' , dhimmis from birth , cowards and the weak , the faithless will just avoid their Faith because they have no Guts or real beliefs . They also have no weapons to fight as they have been disarmed by their governments . ------------- and I am no Catholic or particularly religious .

You have no idea what you are talking about. The Catholic faith is not going to peter out because of this. Ever hear the expression, the Church grows from the blood of martyrs?

 

[pismoe]

thankyou , but lets see Compost . as I said in my first post , my prediction is that these kind of attacks will further weaken the Catholic faith especially in France where I THINK they have problems with church attendance anyway . But , lets watch and see , I hope that I am wrong Compost .

 

[Weatherman2020]

this beheading event will just further weaken the Catholic Faith in France and other places. Born 'dhimmis' , dhimmis from birth , cowards and the weak , the faithless will just avoid their Faith because they have no Guts or real beliefs . They also have no weapons to fight as they have been disarmed by their governments . ------------- and I am no Catholic or particularly religious .

You have no idea what you are talking about. The Catholic faith is not going to peter out because of this. Ever hear the expression, the Church grows from the blood of martyrs?

The church in Europe is almost dead. Muslims are simply putting the pillow over its head in their conquest.

 

[Mindful]

Who said the media doesn't spin for the Islamofascists? They even call Mohammed a prophet. Ever see them say Jesus the Messiah?


A priest was killed and another person was seriously injured following an attack at a church in Normandy, France, where officials said police killed two hostage takers … The motive is not yet known.” – US ABC News following an attack that left elderly priest Father Jacques Hamel dead and a parishioner in serious condition.

“The identities of the attackers and motive for the attack are unclear.” – The Associated Press.

“Officials said the two assailants, whose motives were not released, slit the throat of a priest before they were eventually shot and killed by police.” – Cox Media Group.

“The rapid intervention brigade of elite police units went into action to ‘neutralise’ the two men whose motives are so far unknown.” – The Kuwait News Agency.

“The men shouted ‘Daesh’ and cut the priest’s throat before being ‘neutralised,’ police said. Le Figaro newspaper reported that the priest died after his throat was cut. The men’s motives are still unknown.” – The UK Telegraph.

Father Jacques Hamel, who is now said to have been beheaded by Islamic terrorists.

“French President Francois Hollande said today’s attack and hostage situation at a church in Normandy was carried out by ‘terrorists who claimed allegiance to ISIS’ … the motive is not yet known. – Yahoo news.

“The nun – who did not want to be named – told Le Figaro newspaper: ‘They entered brusquely and took over. They spoke in Arabic. I saw a knife.’ … It is believed that the men were carrying knives. It is unclear at this stage what their motives were.” – The International Catholic News Weekly.

“I will not talk about the motives of these individuals.” – French Interior Ministry spokesman Pierre-Henry Brandet.

“Police said the men, armed with knives, shouted ‘Daesh’ before slicing the priest’s throat, using an alternate name for the Islamic State militant group. The motives for the slaying are unclear, and IS – also identified as ISIS and ISIL – has not taken responsibility for the attack.” – United Press International.

“Two attackers backing the Islamic State stormed a village church during Mass in northern France on Tuesday … The Islamic State’s Amaq news agency described the attackers as ‘soldiers’ of the militant group.” – Finally, from the Washington Post, we have a motive.

MARATHON MOTIVE MYSTERY - Tim Blair

So the whole world is not seeing a pattern yet.

bet if they took a reporters head we would know the motive.

Nah, Charlie Hesbo should have woken them up, instead the cowards went into hypermode spinning for Islam thinking it will keep them safe. Muslims won that battle.

Don't you remember when they put a Fatwah on Salman Rushdie for writing The Satanic Verses, and he had to go into hiding?

Where did that come from? Was it Iran?

Iran. They still have a bounty for his head. Part of the reason Obama is so friendly to Iran.

Interesting to look back. To try to pinpoint when all this started.

From Threats Against Salman Rushdie To Attacks On 'Charlie Hebdo'

 

[pismoe]

some info for you and the board . Course it is only one article . --- The Church In Decline: France’s Vanishing Catholics --- and it not something I look forward to . Imagine , with rising muslim population , imagine what it'll be like when little by little , bits of 'sharia' law take over in France . Same thought for the rest of Europe and the USA . And its all the fault of legal governments and the native peoples as they have for years let the muslims into their countries to provide labor so that they could retire comfortably Compost .

 

[Mindful]

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