Catholic churches set ablaze in Austria and France

[Dawn Marie]

Catholic churches set ablaze in Austria and France

Vienna, Austria, Jan 4, 2013 (CNA).- Several Catholic churches in Europe were reportedly set on fire in the days before Christmas, raising concerns of vandalism motivated by an opposition to Christianity.

The Observatory on the Intolerance and Discrimination against Christians in Europe reported that three churches were burned in Austria on Dec. 23, while a Nativity scene was burned at a church in France on December 18.

In the small Austrian town of Amstetten, three churches were set aflame, with one being severely damaged. The alleged suspect – a young man – was interrogated by police, but appeared to be confused and did not provide a motive.
Anti-Christian sentiments have not been ruled out as a possible motive for the arson, since only churches in the area were set on fire.

In France, a Nativity scene at the Church of Barby in Savoy was set on fire between 7 and 8 p.m. on the night of Dec.18. There were no indications that the fire was accidental.

[Birgitta]

Coming soon to a church near you....   how very saddening.

[Alan]

I wonder how long before this kind of thing starts happening here.  Not good. 

Meanwhile, how long until the gov. in France figures out Christ is not to be kicked out but should be enthroned our King.  Nope, instead they set up offices to "watch" those bad ol trads.  The whole worlds gone nuts.