美国田纳西州一位牧师称赞在爱荷华州砍下一个撒旦雕像的头, A Tennessee pastor praised the beheading of a satanic statue in Iowa, sparking debate.

国防部长提名人皮特·赫格塞斯（Pete Hegseth）曾参加过田纳西州一所教堂，该教堂的一位牧师赞扬了艾奥瓦州议会大厦（Iowa State Capitol）一尊撒旦雕像被斩首的事件。 A pastor at a Tennessee church, which Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth attends, praised the beheading of a satanic statue in the Iowa state Capitol. 教牧实习生约书亚·海姆斯 （Joshua Haymes） 表示，这一行为“基督得到了荣耀”。 Joshua Haymes, a pastoral intern, stated that "Christ was glorified" by the act. 破坏者Michael Cassidy面临重罪指控,但后来对较轻的罪行认罪,避免了仇恨犯罪升级。 The vandal, Michael Cassidy, faced a felony charge but later pleaded guilty to a lesser crime, avoiding the hate crime enhancement. 这一声明引发了宗教和更广泛的社区内部的重要辩论。 This statement has sparked significant debate within religious and broader communities.