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.