Politicians: Protecting the social fabric is a shared responsibility that requires the integration of roles

Qatatsheh added that confronting extremist ideology requires addressing the causes that contribute to its spread, including ignorance and weak awareness, pointing to the importance of the role of educational and pedagogical institutions in instilling the values of citizenship and respect for others, in addition to enhancing efficiency in the performance of institutions and the responsibility of those in charge of them.

He stressed that the crime that targeted the church in Karak should be dealt with as an assault on Jordanian citizens and the sanctity of a religious place, not from a religious perspective or as targeting one group over another. He affirmed that citizens are equal in rights and duties, and that protecting their lives, property, and places of worship is an inherent responsibility that falls upon the state.

Qatatsheh pointed to the necessity of applying the law to everyone without discrimination or selectivity, and moving away from religious, tribal, and regional quotas in public appointments, so that competence and merit are the basis for assuming responsibilities, warning that prioritizing sub-identities over citizenship weakens the concept of the national state.

He called for dealing firmly and legally with manifestations of extremism and incitement to hatred and violence, and strengthening proactive measures that protect society from extremist ideas, while ensuring a fair trial and adherence to the provisions of the law, stressing that the rule of law and equal citizenship are the basis for protecting national unity and Jordan's stability.

Researcher and politician Dr. Amer Al-Sabaileh said that the incident constitutes a shock to Jordanian society, stressing the need to deal with it as a dangerous attempt to strike the internal front and destabilize the cohesion of society.

Al-Sabaileh added that the current phase requires strengthening the national sentiment, unity, and cohesion among Jordanians, in parallel with taking actual measures that prevent the recurrence of such incidents and provide citizens with a sense of security and reassurance.

He pointed out that dealing with the repercussions of the incident is not limited to solidarity positions and national rhetoric, but also requires strengthening security capabilities and developing government policies and procedures capable of preventing the recurrence of such events, and consolidating confidence in the ability of state institutions to protect citizens and safeguard their security.

For her part, social expert Dr. Khitam Radwan said that Jordanian national unity represents a red line and a firm constant that does not accept compromise or complacency, noting that Jordanians, Muslims and Christians, are partners in the homeland united by citizenship and mutual respect, and that the difference in religion does not detract from the rights of any citizen nor does it justify division or abuse.

Radwan added that rejecting intolerance, discrimination, incitement, and hate speech is a shared national and moral responsibility, stressing that respecting the human being and preserving their dignity are fundamental principles that should govern relations between citizens, and that national unity is a fundamental pillar in protecting the social fabric and enhancing the Kingdom's stability.

She affirmed that protecting national unity begins with the family and the school, by instilling the values of tolerance, belonging, and respect in the souls of children from a young age, and enhancing their ability to dialogue and accept the other, explaining that the educational responsibility is not limited to education, but includes building a system of values and behaviors that are reflected in the lives of students inside and outside the school.

Radwan pointed to the importance of preparing generations that believe in pluralism and respect difference, and realize that the strength of society stems from the cohesion of its members and their cooperation, stressing the need to turn the values of citizenship and tolerance into daily practices that contribute to protecting society and preserving its unity.

In turn, social specialist Mufid Sarhan said that the heinousness of the crime that targeted a church in Karak requires strengthening societal awareness and consolidating the values of national belonging, stressing the importance of the family's role in preventing the exploitation of painful incidents to incite strife and divisions.

Sarhan added that love for the homeland and pride in belonging to it require continuous care and guidance, and that sound upbringing and building a cohesive family contribute to consolidating belonging to the family, society, and the homeland, noting that instilling these values is a shared responsibility between the family, school, university, media, and official and civil institutions.

He explained that national belonging is not limited to feelings and slogans, but is translated into practical behavior that reflects a sense of duty and responsibility, in times of hardship and prosperity, away from personal interests, stressing that the strength and cohesion of society are two fundamental factors in facing challenges and thwarting plans that target its security and stability. Sarhan warned of the danger of tampering with the social fabric and inciting divisions among the people of the homeland, stressing that preserving the unity of Jordanians is everyone's responsibility, and that dealing with the repercussions of the crime requires awareness and deliberation in statements and posts on social media, to avoid any discourse that might contribute to fueling disputes or inciting strife.

These proposals agree that preserving national unity requires combining the rule of law, societal awareness, and education on the values of citizenship, in addition to confronting extremist ideology and hate speech, in a way that enhances the cohesion of Jordanian society and protects its security and stability.