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French intelligence warns of rising Islamist attacks against Christians
An internal analytical report from French intelligence notes a growing trend of Islamist attacks and mounting pressure on Christian communities. In November 2025, France’s domestic intelligence service (DGSI) reported an escalating threat to Christian communities across Europe. As Le Figaro writes, a confidential DGSI report reviews the recent wave of attacks and highlights systematic jihadist propaganda targeting churches and believers. The DGSI statement followed the September 10 assault in Lyon on Ashur Sarnayu, an Iraqi Christian confined to a wheelchair. Investigators believe the crime reflects a longstanding fixation of Islamist groups on striking Christians, whom radical organizations label “infidels” and “idol-worshippers.” (Union of Orthodox Journalists 11/27/25) READMORE>>>>
An internal analytical report from French intelligence notes a growing trend of Islamist attacks and mounting pressure on Christian communities. In November 2025, France’s domestic intelligence service (DGSI) reported an escalating threat to Christian communities across Europe. As Le Figaro writes, a confidential DGSI report reviews the recent wave of attacks and highlights systematic jihadist propaganda targeting churches and believers. The DGSI statement followed the September 10 assault in Lyon on Ashur Sarnayu, an Iraqi Christian confined to a wheelchair. Investigators believe the crime reflects a longstanding fixation of Islamist groups on striking Christians, whom radical organizations label “infidels” and “idol-worshippers.” (Union of Orthodox Journalists 11/27/25) READMORE>>>>
The Only Revolution Left: Monarchy and God Again (MAGA)
Republic is now widely understood, even in the halls of power, to be on the verge of collapse, as President Macron was forced to appoint a sixth prime minister in the space of two years earlier this month. The country is suffering from political instability, fragmenting social cohesion, economic malaise, and deeper spiritual decay, with few voices in public willing to acknowledge their Christian heritage. In this moment of national crisis, Louis de Bourbon, the current living head of France’s House of Bourbon, has offered himself in service. “The situation has never been so serious; the Fifth Republic is on the verge of collapse. My family has served France for centuries, and if France calls upon me, I will be at its service. The indispensable condition is that France desires the return of the monarchy—a monarchy above parties, unifying.” One of the greatest errors of modern Western culture is its misconstruing of the monarchy—both the monarchs themselves and the institution. Louis de Bourbon’s words, and the grounds on which he stakes his offer, are a testament to the virtue of his position—even though centuries have passed since his ancestors (who include the guillotined King Louis XVI) were removed from royal office, he feels an overwhelming attachment to his people and to his lineage—to a culture of duty. This instinct of service oriented towards unity is a bold contrast with the French Republic’s factionalism and short-sightedness.
(European Conservative 10/26/25) READMORE>>>>
Republic is now widely understood, even in the halls of power, to be on the verge of collapse, as President Macron was forced to appoint a sixth prime minister in the space of two years earlier this month. The country is suffering from political instability, fragmenting social cohesion, economic malaise, and deeper spiritual decay, with few voices in public willing to acknowledge their Christian heritage. In this moment of national crisis, Louis de Bourbon, the current living head of France’s House of Bourbon, has offered himself in service. “The situation has never been so serious; the Fifth Republic is on the verge of collapse. My family has served France for centuries, and if France calls upon me, I will be at its service. The indispensable condition is that France desires the return of the monarchy—a monarchy above parties, unifying.” One of the greatest errors of modern Western culture is its misconstruing of the monarchy—both the monarchs themselves and the institution. Louis de Bourbon’s words, and the grounds on which he stakes his offer, are a testament to the virtue of his position—even though centuries have passed since his ancestors (who include the guillotined King Louis XVI) were removed from royal office, he feels an overwhelming attachment to his people and to his lineage—to a culture of duty. This instinct of service oriented towards unity is a bold contrast with the French Republic’s factionalism and short-sightedness.
(European Conservative 10/26/25) READMORE>>>>
‘American Evangelicalism is in the news, and Europeans think we are all the same. Now, let’s be gracious but bold as Christ’s ambassadors’
A programme on public television channel France 2 that questioned the actions and doctrine of evangelicals in the country has caused much controversy in France. The day before, on 25 September, another French news channel, France24, broadcast (this time in English) another report on evangelicals and their growing influence. “The evangelical Christian lobby has been winning the hearts and minds of ordinary people with success in one particular demographic: disaffected young white men”, said the report, which can be viewed on France24 English's YouTube channel. “They have been recruited en masse by influencers and podcasters like the late Charlie Kirk, credited with turning a new generation towards Christian nationalism”.
(Evangelical Focus 10/2/25) READMORE>>>>
A programme on public television channel France 2 that questioned the actions and doctrine of evangelicals in the country has caused much controversy in France. The day before, on 25 September, another French news channel, France24, broadcast (this time in English) another report on evangelicals and their growing influence. “The evangelical Christian lobby has been winning the hearts and minds of ordinary people with success in one particular demographic: disaffected young white men”, said the report, which can be viewed on France24 English's YouTube channel. “They have been recruited en masse by influencers and podcasters like the late Charlie Kirk, credited with turning a new generation towards Christian nationalism”.
(Evangelical Focus 10/2/25) READMORE>>>>
Evangelicalism in France continues to grow, driven by conversions
Members of evangelical churches, a branch of Protestantism, are increasing. These believers say they are drawn by a more informal liturgy and the emphasis on community. The scene could easily be mistaken for a concert hall. On stage, a band pauses, each member behind their instrument – drums, guitar, and a microphone for Grace, the young singer with her curly hair pinned up, wearing a smart blazer over fitted trousers. The lyrics are projected onto a screen so the congregation can follow and sing along, hands raised toward the sky. But on this Sunday morning in April in an evangelical church in Pontault-Combault, a suburb east of Paris, the attention was not on the musicians, but on an unusual structure to the right of the stage: two large wooden vats. (Lemonde 8/31/25) READMORE>>>>>
Members of evangelical churches, a branch of Protestantism, are increasing. These believers say they are drawn by a more informal liturgy and the emphasis on community. The scene could easily be mistaken for a concert hall. On stage, a band pauses, each member behind their instrument – drums, guitar, and a microphone for Grace, the young singer with her curly hair pinned up, wearing a smart blazer over fitted trousers. The lyrics are projected onto a screen so the congregation can follow and sing along, hands raised toward the sky. But on this Sunday morning in April in an evangelical church in Pontault-Combault, a suburb east of Paris, the attention was not on the musicians, but on an unusual structure to the right of the stage: two large wooden vats. (Lemonde 8/31/25) READMORE>>>>>
French evangelicals welcome new law to combat cults
France has a new law to fight against harmful religious cults. The Law to “Reinforce the Fight Against Sectarian Drifts” (officially promulgated on 10 May) adapts the 2001 law to new scenarios in which groups might seek to manipulate the freedom of citizens psychologically or physically in new contexts such as social media. Two new offences are described. One is “placing or maintaining a person in a state of psychological or physical subjection”. The other is “inciting a person to abandon or refrain from care, or to adopt practices that clearly expose the person concerned to a serious health risk”.
(Evangelical Focus 5/16/24) READ MORE>>>>>
France has a new law to fight against harmful religious cults. The Law to “Reinforce the Fight Against Sectarian Drifts” (officially promulgated on 10 May) adapts the 2001 law to new scenarios in which groups might seek to manipulate the freedom of citizens psychologically or physically in new contexts such as social media. Two new offences are described. One is “placing or maintaining a person in a state of psychological or physical subjection”. The other is “inciting a person to abandon or refrain from care, or to adopt practices that clearly expose the person concerned to a serious health risk”.
(Evangelical Focus 5/16/24) READ MORE>>>>>