President of Maronite League Condemns Attack on Church of Crac, Calls for Protection of Freedom of Belief and Human Dignity

The President of the Maronite League, Al-Hillu, participated in a solidarity meeting organized by the Academy of Humans for Meeting and Dialogue. The gathering aimed to reject terrorism and honor the martyrs of the Church of the Crack. Al-Hillu expressed condemnation of the attack on peaceful citizens within the church, emphasizing that the assault targeted not only Christians but also freedom of belief, human dignity, and human values.

In his speech, Al-Hillu commended King Abdullah II of Jordan for his stance in protecting all citizens without discrimination. He highlighted the role of Christians in Jordan, Lebanon, and other Eastern countries as integral to the region’s history and civilization. Al-Hillu noted that the loss of Christians meant a loss of memory and a threat to the future if people of all faiths could no longer coexist.

He called for a clear and collective response to extremism, persecution, blasphemy, and violence, stressing that these crimes could not be justified or minimized. Al-Hillu praised the Jordanian monarchy’s efforts to console victims’ families, care for the wounded, and pursue those responsible, which he viewed as a national duty to safeguard Jordan’s security, stability, and social fabric.

Al-Hillu reiterated that there is no place for extremism or the legitimacy of violence. He argued that a just state, firm laws, and equal citizenship are essential to protect human beings and preserve homelands. He emphasized that the protection of Christian communities in Lebanon, Jordan, and the broader East must be achieved through partnership, the safeguarding of freedoms, and the strengthening of state institutions rather than through fear or slogans.

He concluded by affirming that religious and civilizational diversity is an indispensable human asset. Al-Hillu expressed his condolences to the martyrs of the Church of the Crack and reaffirmed solidarity, support, and respect for the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and its people.

Source: Read the original report (translated from Arabic)