January 27th 2025 holds profound significance as it marks the 80th Anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi concentration and extermination camp, in 1945. As we mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day this year, let us reflect upon one of the darkest chapters in human history.
As the world comes together to remember the millions of lives lost during the Holocaust, it is essential to honor the victims, learn from the past, and reaffirm our commitment to preventing such atrocities from happening again.
The Holocaust, orchestrated by Adolf Hitler’s Nazi regime during World War II, resulted in the systematic persecution and extermination of six million Jews, along with millions of others, including Romani people, Poles, Soviet POWs, disabled individuals, and others deemed undesirable by the Nazis. The atrocities committed during this dark period in history serve as a stark reminder of the consequences of prejudice, discrimination, and the erosion of human rights.
International Holocaust Remembrance Day
International Holocaust Remembrance Day encourages us to pay tribute to the survivors and their resilience in the face of unimaginable horrors. It is an opportunity to acknowledge the indomitable spirit of those who managed to rebuild their lives and contribute to the world despite enduring immense suffering.
Education plays a crucial role in preventing the recurrence of such atrocities. By learning about the Holocaust, its causes, and its aftermath, we equip ourselves with the knowledge and understanding necessary to combat hatred, intolerance, and discrimination. It is our responsibility to ensure that the stories of the Holocaust are preserved and shared with future generations, fostering empathy and promoting a commitment to human rights.
As we remember the victims, let us also reflect on the importance of fostering a culture of tolerance, acceptance, and inclusivity. By actively challenging prejudice and discrimination, we contribute to building a world where diversity is celebrated, and all individuals are treated with dignity and respect.
International Holocaust Remembrance Day serves as a poignant reminder that the duty to prevent genocide and mass atrocities rests upon each of us. In a world where hatred still exists, it is our collective responsibility to stand against bigotry and promote a future where the lessons of the Holocaust guide us toward a more compassionate and just society.
Never Again
How can we forget the horrors of the Holocaust? How can we dismiss the sharp rise in anti-Semitism in recent months? As Christians, we must join with those who say, NEVER AGAIN. It is inconceivable that on 7th October 2023, more Jewish lives were killed in one day than on any other day since the Holocaust. For one reason – they were Jewish.
In the article, War in the Middle East – ‘The whole world changed on October 7 former Congresswoman Michele Bachmann gives a compelling call for Christians to support Israel in the war against terror. She also authoritatively explains the cause of hostility against Israel, while pointing to God’s plan for the Jewish People, providing a clear Biblical foundation for these deep-held beliefs.
Furthermore, it is outrageous that Israel is now being tried by the International Court of Justice at the Hague. This is part of the United Nations that has issued more resolutions against Israel than any other country. Furthermore, it is ironic that on Holocaust Remembrance Day, it has been revealed that UNRWA staff participated in 7.10 attacks against Israel. Clearly, the UN is not an honest broker when it comes to Israel.
On this day, let us unite in remembrance, education, and commitment to a world where the horrors of the Holocaust remain in the past and never find a place in our shared future.
Also read: Never Again is Now… Never again is standing with the Jewish People
Al Gibson
Wordsmith, overcomer and exhorter. Al has a degree in Journalism and Media Studies and years of communications experience in Africa, the UK, Israel and USA. He left South Africa in 2001 and worked for GOD TV in England for 18 years. He now heads up Countdown Creative, a content creation business in Exeter. Al is the author of three biographies. Blogs he writes for include GODTV.com; International Christian and UK and US Christian.