As the famous saying goes, “there is nothing more dangerous than a wounded animal.” It could be said that the same would also apply to that are animals kept in captivity, in the worst of conditions.
In the vast expanse of modern society, we witness a colossal cage that utterly divorces individuals from their natural environments, leaving them disconnected and subjecting them to intense turmoil. Through the pervasive influence of technology, modernism ruthlessly severs the innate bond that exists between man and nature, burdening him with insurmountable levels of stress; fostering psychological ailments and antisocial tendencies; and, ultimately, plunging him into a wretched state of existence—one that is fraught with nothing but violence and despair.
As the sands of time continue to flow, a shared sentiment prevails among many regarding the younger generations becoming increasingly more cold-hearted, unaccountable, and callous. This is a growing concern that now resonates deeply within the heart of France, where social and security matters have taken center stage in recent elections. Yet, a genuine exploration of the perils of modernity lamentably remains absent from the democratic discourse. Democracy, with its deceptive allure of autonomy, artfully detaches individuals from the true centers of power and decision-making, rendering any meaningful conversation on the vices of modernity woefully nonexistent.
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To be able to truly grasp the essence of the analysis at hand, allow me to recount a recent event that unfolded within the borders of France—a poignant episode that epitomizes the very core of my argument. On the fateful day of June 27, 2023, in the streets of Nanterre, a young Muslim soul named Nahel was unjustly robbed of his life by a law enforcement officer. This grave incident began with an alleged hit-and-run attempt, where the officer promptly weaved a tapestry of deceit, claiming that Nahel had recklessly ploughed towards them in his vehicle. However, the unwavering eye of the public had ultimately captured the truth and shared it across the realm of Twitter, unveiling the unnecessary cold-blooded brutality of that fatal gunshot, fired quite ironically by an officer who had been entrusted with the solemn duty of protecting lives.
Through this disheartening tale, we glimpse the tragic consequences of a society gripped tightly within the ruthless clutches of modernity—an era that strips us of our very humanity and corrodes the pillars of both justice and empathy.
In a resounding show of solidarity with Nahel, numerous French ghettos erupted in a crescendo of protests, with each wave surging with intensified violence.
The culmination of this unrest unfolded on the nights of the 29th and 30th of June, as rioters unleashed an onslaught of looting, arson, and destruction, leaving in their wake a trail of shattered lives and broken dreams.
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As expected, the far-right rallied unwaveringly behind the police officer, extending their unwarranted support and even amassing a considerable sum through a collective fund—a fund which shockingly surpassed the one that had been established for the victim, Nahel.
Among the ranks of these individuals, seething with a deep hatred of Islam, a convenient link was hastily made between these actions and religion. They shouted at the top of their lungs, pointing accusatory fingers towards the misguided few who erroneously believed their actions were rooted in religious fervor.
I am compelled here to interject and clarify, as custom dictates, that Islam stands innocent of this undeniably distorted misinterpretation of its sacred texts. Islam unequivocally forbids robbery, pillaging, the unjust infliction of harm upon the innocent, and the callous act of setting the property of others ablaze in the name of avenging a fellow Muslim, regardless of how grievous their death may have been.
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The astute observers of the far-right movement are actually acutely aware of the fact that Islam does not endorse such conduct. They understand very well that the young souls of those taking to the streets in protest have been nourished on a steady diet of GTA, Scarface, and Call of Duty; NOT the timeless wisdom encapsulated within the Qur’an and the prophetic reports (ahadith). Yet, they continue to play this treacherous game—a game that undoubtedly stokes the flames of unrest, sowing seeds of discord, while secretly yearning for the eruption of a civil war. For it is within that chaos that their political raison d’être thrives.
The extreme repercussions stemming from these riots serve as a stark reminder that the horrors of civil war are anything but a frivolous affair, and those standing on the opposing side are far from being virtuous saints. While some may revel in their twisted fantasy of targeting Muslims with bullets and billy clubs, they fail to fathom the excruciating aftermath that inevitably afflicts all, be it the Muslims or these misguided souls.
Amidst the turmoil, as the riots raged on, we find Macron—the very leader who claims to prioritize the well-being of the French people—relishing an Elton John concert with his dear wife, as attested to by the images that follow. It was only on the following day that he begrudgingly resumed his duties, hastening to link all the violence to the perils of video games and parental negligence.
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We must observe closely the inherent incapacity of these modernists to acknowledge the glaringly evident truths that lie before them. Not a single soul among them dares to confront the striking failure of modern liberal societies—societies that have, without even the slightest shred of doubt, inflicted far greater harm upon humanity than any semblance of good that they may purport to possess or be able to offer.
