Charlie Hebdo Cartoonist Posts About Paris Attacks, Declares "Our Faith Goes to Music, Kisses, Life, Champagne''

Instagram post has helped #ParisIsAboutLife spread throughout social media

By Mike Vulpo Nov 16, 2015 12:57 AMTags

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A photo posted by Joann Sfar (@joannsfar) on

One drawing is going viral on social media after the devastating attacks in Paris Friday evening.

Joann Sfar, a cartoonist for the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo, shared a new post on Instagram with a message that is grabbing the attention of thousands of followers.

"Friends from the whole world, thank you for #PrayforParis," the post read. "But we don't need more religion."

The drawing continued, "Our faith goes to Music! Kisses! Life! Champagne and Joy. #ParisIsAboutLife."

Since the picture was shared, the hashtag #ParisIsAboutLife has begun to widely circulate throughout social media. Some are even praising the wording for giving those without a religion the opportunity to share their condolences and well wishes.

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"The #ParisIsAboutLife hashtag is one of the greatest I've ever seen," one Twitter follower shared. "As a person who doesn't pray, it's nice to have a way to express love."

Less than a year ago, Charlie Hebdo was the target of a deadly terrorist attack when gunmen opened fire at the offices killing 12 people.

As for Friday's attacks, NBC News has confirmed 129 deaths with more than 350 people injured. ISIS has claimed responsibility for the coordinated assault that spanned six locations and involved at least seven terror suspects.

"This is a heartbreaking situation and obviously those of us here in the United States know what it's like. We've gone thru these kinds of episodes ourselves," President Barack Obama shared during a recent press conference. "Those who think that they can terrorize the people of France or the values that they stand for are wrong."

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