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Vandalism of Black Lives Matter posters at DC-area churches exposes divisions over faith, politics
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Supporters of President Donald Trump are seen down Pennsylvania Avenue during a Trump rally at Freedom Plaza, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)
By: The Associated Press & Scripps National
Posted at 4:50 AM, Dec 16, 2020
and last updated 2020-12-16 07:50:28-05
WASHINGTON â Vandalism at four downtown Washington churches after rallies in support of President Donald Trump is exposing rifts among people of faith as the nation confronts bitter post-election political divisions.
The houses of worship that were vandalized included two historically Black churches where people ripped down Black Lives Matter banners.
The Rev. Dr. Ianther Mills, senior pastor at Asbury United Methodist Church, issued a statement Sunday likening the torched banner to a cross burning and said Monday that she hopes more evangelical Christians condemn the destruction.
Mills also underscored that she didn t “want to make this into a political statement” and said her intention was to “move us all to greater healing and to more of a commitment to building a beloved community where all are welcome.” The church plans a Thursday prayer service to help foster unity and healing, she said.
“For me, what I saw when that happened was Black lives being burned, because the sign says Black Lives Matter, but literally what I saw was that fire, Black lives being burned,” Mills told News4.
Church vandalism exposes divisions over faith and politics
by Elana Schor, The Associated Press
Posted Dec 15, 2020 7:40 am EDT
Last Updated Dec 15, 2020 at 7:42 am EDT
FILE - In this Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, file photo, with the U.S. Capitol building in the background, supporters of President Donald Trump stand along Pennsylvania Avenue during a rally at Freedom Plaza, in Washington. Vandalism at four downtown Washington churches after rallies in support of Trump are exposing rifts among people of faith as the nation confronts bitter post-election political divisions. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez, File)
WASHINGTON Vandalism at four downtown Washington churches after rallies in support of President Donald Trump are exposing rifts among people of faith as the nation confronts bitter post-election political divisions.
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