St. Hubert's Mass Sparks Outcry From Anti-Hunting Group
A St. Hubert's Mass, accompanied by the 'Natural Horn Blowers Auerhahn Luzern', is set to take place at the Catholic pilgrimage church in Hergiswald on November 9th at 10:00 AM. However, this event has sparked criticism from the IG Wild beim Wild, a group that opposes hunting and promotes respect for life.
Theologian Julia Bielecki has spoken out against these masses, stating that they send the wrong signal by blessing the killing of defenseless creatures. Often, these masses mark the start of driven and special hunts, where even senile hobby hunters chase and kill wild animals. Bielecki also pointed out that hunting is not capable of permanently regulating wild populations, as supported by numerous scientific studies. Furthermore, she argued that St. Hubert's Masses are not compatible with Christian ethics of respect for life.
The IG Wild beim Wild has appealed to church representatives to distance themselves from these 'violence-glorifying' and 'sectarian' masses. The group criticizes the event and its organizers, stating that true Christianity and hunting do not go together, as stated in the Bible. Interestingly, St. Hubert, after whom the mass is named, became a convinced opponent of hunting after an encounter with a cross-bearing stag.
The upcoming St. Hubert's Mass in Hergiswald has drawn criticism from the IG Wild beim Wild, a group that opposes hunting and promotes respect for life. The event, which involves the 'Natural Horn Blowers Auerhahn Luzern', has been accused of glorifying violence and being incompatible with Christian ethics. The group has appealed to church representatives to distance themselves from such masses.
