On Easter morning, a trailer filled with Bibles was set ablaze outside an evangelical church in Tennessee, as reported by local police.
The church’s pastor condemned the act as deliberate.
The incident, which occurred around 6 a.m. outside the Global Vision Bible Church in Mount Juliet, prompted a response from police and firefighters.
The Wilson County Sheriff’s Office stated that the trailer, intentionally left in the intersection, was quickly extinguished.
Pastor Greg Locke, the church’s founder, shared images of the charred trailer on social media, claiming security footage captured the perpetrator’s actions.
He described the individual’s seemingly courteous demeanor before setting the fire.
Locke expressed frustration that authorities confiscated the burned Bible pages as evidence.
He asserted that the incident was being investigated as a hate crime, involving the FBI.
The sheriff confirmed suspicions of intentional burning, remarking on the rarity of such a gesture towards the church.
Locke, known for his outspoken views and controversies, viewed the incident as an attack on Christianity.
He urged his congregation to recognize the alleged assault on their faith and to stand firm.
The church has previously faced vandalism, including graffiti and destruction of property.
Despite the challenges, Locke remains defiant in defending his beliefs and church community.
