Millions rally for unity in France

More than one million gather in the streets of Paris
More than one million gather in the streets of Paris. Photo credit: BBC

More than three million people have taken part in unity marches across France after 17 people died during three days of deadly attacks in Paris.

Up to 1.6m are estimated to have taken to the streets of the French capital.

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15 Comments

  1. The Facts
    January 14, 2015

    Why would any D/can, if you are, give thumbs down to what is stated against what occurred in France and in support of law-abiding people who reside in democratic countries?
    Are you a Muslim radical or a radical for that matter? If you are, you are not a free person of heart. I hope you are not in D/ca Otherwise the D/can government should be on the alert for enemies who live within the country and others who infiltrate it and pretend to be law-abiding ones. Such people are all over the world and cause harm to others.
    I pray God protects Dominica from such people.
    I will always stand up for what is right. I cannot be any other way. It is part and parcel of my character and personality. This is what I am made up of. Proud to be a Christian Catholic too and a defender of this Faith!
    Thanks be to God! All praise, honor and glory be to God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit now and forever. Amen!

  2. Fr. Franklyn Cuffy,
    January 12, 2015

    In observation of the 42nd. Anniversary of “THE DIGNITY OF HUMAN LIFE DAY”, a Motorcade 4 LIFE is carded for Saturday 17 January 2015, from Roseau to Portsmouth. There will be stops in nine (9) Communities along the way. The day’s event will end with a Rally, which will begin at 3:00 pm. where there will be solidarity messages. The theme is: “EVERY LIFE IS A GIFT!” The main partners are The St Vincent de Paul Society, The Dominica Social Justice & Peace Committee Inc., The National Youth Council of Dominica and the Community Watch of Portsmouth.

    • Ma Moses
      January 12, 2015

      Father Cuffy I find it rather distasteful that you are using the sentiments generated by this terrorist attack to promote your anti-abortion programme. You and your church are entitled to your views of course but it has nothing to do with what happened in Paris.

      • The Facts
        January 14, 2015

        It is also a rally for unity. What is wrong with that? Where is your mind? This is one way to reach everyone. You are a human being and you should be interested and participate.
        DNO did not object. Why should you? You do not own this Website.
        Why are you offended? Do you have something to hide? What are you doing wrong that you object to it?
        The Word of God is, from conception to natural death.
        Note, it is “The Dignity Of Human Life” which concerns us all. How many times some do not regard us, adults as a person and do not respect us and accord us our due rights and dignity? Do you not talk about your rights? This concerns us all in many ways and in all respects, not only one segment of society. It concerns adults, children and babies.
        When you comment you must think, “What will Jesus say” about you and your comments. Are you not a Christian, a practicing one? If you are, you should not object. You should be elated and participate. You should also inform…

  3. The Facts
    January 11, 2015

    DNO, I saved three articles which I got from a Catholic Website as heard on Eternal Word Television Network – EWTN on its World Over Live program. It is written by a fervent Catholic Advocate, Bill Donahue and of course his opinion about this matter.
    Due to the characters available I probably could not fit them on your Website in three parts. It is my feeling that it would be a good idea to post them for your readers’ interest to get some information about this Newspaper and other relevant information.
    If you wish (also your readers) you can access the articles on http://www.catholicleague.org
    It is on Face Book and other such Websites and to be shared.

  4. January 11, 2015

    That rally still wouldn’t prevent these extremist terrorist Muslims from attacking innocent people, I strongly believe these Muslims who said they against terrorism should come out urge numbers condemned these terrorist attacks that kills innocent people, just a few comes out condemned these deadly attacks.

    • The Facts
      January 14, 2015

      It will not deter them but it could very well put a damper for at least a while on their activities.
      The law-abiding Muslims in Toronto (I like to say, of all) condemned those terrorists. They reminded others that there are peace-loving Muslims and indeed there are. These men were radicals.
      The search is on for one of them common-law spouse, a woman who fled to Syria.
      Not all people from France, Europe, Canada and US came out to the Unity Rally. I heard on the News Obama was criticized for not participating. His Attorney General, Holden was also criticized for not participating, although he was in Paris. Nevertheless, many came out to show unity and this is good enough.
      Canada arrested another radical Muslim, a young man in his 20’s along with two male twins. He is an accomplice. All from Ottawa., Ontario.
      Yesterday, I heard that a train in Washington was filled with smoke during rush hour. One woman died and a few injured. I wonder if it is not a terrorist action.

  5. kattie
    January 11, 2015

    That would never work in Da. The people here are afraid to come out in solidarity. We have to learn to make sacrifices, if we want to be teuly free.
    Benoit Bardouille, give the man back his job. You dirty man.

  6. The Facts
    January 11, 2015

    I do not understand some people and their manner of thinking. The terrorists said they will die and are not afraid to die. People as such are spiritually ignorant and do not know how wrong they are. If only they knew what is waiting for them in eternity, the cauldron of everlasting fires of Hell, where there is no return, they would live in peace and harmony with their fellow people. This goes for all others.
    When they stand before God for their eternal judgment they will have much to regret. To their detriment there will be no turning back to make amends.

    • Gary
      January 13, 2015

      Wow, religious beliefs.Why are you evaluating people with your religious beliefs. When you say quote “People as such are spiritually ignorant and do not know how wrong they are” This is such absurdity. What makes you think that your religious beliefs handed down to you makes you spiritually knowledgeable. The situation at hand facing the world is beyond religion, religion is just the perfect vehicle and tool used to hoodwink humans, deception and manipulation is the game, control is the end game,, knowledge of the game is our salvation.

      • The Facts
        January 14, 2015

        Were you not a baptized Christian? In your adult years have you turned atheist? Too bad for you. I feel sorry for you.
        If I was not spiritually knowledgeable I would not make such a statement.
        I know you are an atheist and love to attack and persecute us Christians. Beware, for God is not amused with you.
        You have the views of atheists. Your views do not represent our religious views and never will. Therefore, cease and desist.
        One day you will find out. I hope it will not be too late for you.
        As Our Lord said, “Blessed are those who are persecuted for His Name’s sake. Rejoice and be glad for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.”
        I have nothing else to inform you expect I pray that God enlightens you and strikes you down as He did Saul – St. Paul, a persecutor of the faith who turned defender of the faith.
        God bless you, Gary with His Love, Light, Way, Truth and also grace you to see the Light. One day you will stand before God for your judgment. Keep this in mind.

  7. The Facts
    January 11, 2015

    Many times derogatory remarks and jokes with also comic strips, as some Media and others do, are especially directed at the Pope, Bishops and other clerics. Some criticize and condemn our devotions. Even though we Catholics get angry, we do not murder anyone knowing that the Lord said, “Vengeance is Mine. I will repay”. He who is faithful to his words and promise certainly will.
    Our Lord also said, “By your words you will be acquitted and by your words you will be condemned.” This means, if we speak well, we will be acquitted. If we speak evil, we will be condemned; these people will condemn themselves.
    In addition, the evil that people do follow them. The hands of God’s justice is impartial. Everyone will receive their just recompense as they deserve. As I always say, this is our consolation. Some who have predeceased us have already received theirs.
    Some never consider to write about their displeasure and ask the offenders to cease. They prefer to retaliate…

    • The Facts
      January 11, 2015

      They prefer to retaliate and kill human beings as themselves. This is real hatred.

  8. PS
    January 11, 2015

    And not one word of support or sympathy from the govt. of Dominica?

    • Observer by trade
      January 13, 2015

      Why should the PM come out and say anything about what happened in Paris. He didn’t say anything about the 2000 people who got killed by the same extremist in Nigeria. In fact, nobody is mentioning that because it’s black on black violence, and maybe black lives don’t matter as much! Just saying.

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