美国教会面临越来越大的威胁,导致关于安全措施与维持开放和安全空间的辩论。 U.S. churches face rising threats, leading to debates over security measures vs. maintaining open, safe spaces.

美国各地的教会正应对日益增加的威胁,促使加强安全措施,并作出兼顾安全和开放的艰难决定。 Churches across the U.S. are grappling with increasing threats, prompting heightened security measures and difficult decisions about balancing safety with openness. 有些集会通过了诸如背景调查、监视和武装保安等规程,而另一些集会则抵制这类步骤,以保持欢迎气氛。 While some congregations have adopted protocols like background checks, surveillance, and armed security, others resist such steps to preserve a welcoming atmosphere. 包括暴力和破坏行为在内的定点袭击的增多,加剧了关于如何在不改变宗教空间的神圣性质的情况下最好地保护礼拜者的辩论。 The rise in targeted attacks, including violence and vandalism, has intensified debate over how best to protect worshippers without altering the sacred nature of religious spaces.