Trump-supporting vandals desecrate churches with homophobic, racist slurs

Last updated on: November 14, 2016 at 1:29 pm by Jacob Lupfer

Trump-supporting vandals desecrate churches with homophobic, racist slurs 2016-11-14T13:29:50-04:00 Jacob Lupfer

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An Episcopal church in Indiana was also vandalized.

Church in Bean Blossom, Indiana desecrated overnight. First time vandalized since opening in 1959. pic.twitter.com/LeSoF6ChmE

— Jeremy Brilliant (@JeremyWTHR) November 13, 2016

Three weeks ago, a United Methodist church in Nashville had a swastika carved into its door.

@JillRomano @StephenDMason @WKRN @WSMV Clarification from the pastor: pic.twitter.com/g3DmWhra9U

— Teresa (@tkpsky) November 14, 2016

These incidents at churches accompany an apparent uptick in vandalism, harassment, and violence. The U.K. Home Office reported a 41% increase in such abuse in the month following that nation’s referendum vote to leave the European Union.

Every American should condemn and deplore desecration of our people’s sacred spaces.

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