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Church in Alsace Tagged with Satanic Graffiti; Windows Broken
March 6, 2019, FranceParishioners of the Catholic church of Reichstett (Bas-Rhin) discovered that one of the century-old stained glass windows, as well as all of the windows of the adjoining restrooms. "666" and "Satan" were found sprayed on the walls. The town's mayor called it an attack on religious freedom.
Anarchist and Communist Graffiti on Public Cross
March 5, 2019, SpainA purple anarchist "A" symbol and a hammer and sickle were sprayed on la Cruz de los Caídos de Revilla de Camargo (Cantabria) by unknown vandals.
Protestant Church Vandalized in Neuwiller-lès-Saverne (Alsace)
March 5, 2019, FranceVases were broken, papers scattered, and the contents of a garbage bag including soiled diapers was spilled on and around the altar of the church of Neuwiller-lès-Saverne, according to Christian Albecker, president of l'UEPAL (Union of Protestant Churches of Alsace and Lorraine).
Police call Skegness Church Fire Arson
March 5, 2019, United KingdomSt. Matthew's Church was badly damaged by a fire in the early morning hours of March 5th. The Lincolnshire police said it was intentionally set and treated it as an arson investigation. It appears the fire began in the shed adjacent to the church, and was one of several fires set in the town that evening.
Sex Education Guidelines May Interfere with Parents' Rights
March 4, 2019, United KingdomNew "relationships and sex education" (RSE) guidance published on February 25th requires schools to teach primary and secondary school children about LGBT relationships and may not permit parents to opt-out. Parents of primary school children are permitted to withdraw their children from the sex education component of RSE, but the relationships component would be mandatory.
Organ and Stained Glass Windows Heavily Damaged at the Basilica of Saint-Denis
March 3, 2019, FranceThe organist of the Basilica Saint-Denis discovered that the doors of the 200-year-old organ had been broken and two stained glass windows had been smashed.
Vandals Broke Marble Railing in Gijón Church
March 2, 2019, SpainDuring the day of March 2nd, unknown perpetrators entered the church of San José in Gijón and tipped over a heavy marble railing, breaking the structure.
Public Crucifix Vandalized in Carinthia
March 2, 2019, AustriaAn arm from the Christ figure in a countryside crucifix was broken off by unknown vandals. Police are investigating.
Altar Set on Fire in Lingenfeld Church
February 28, 2019, GermanyUnknown perpetrators attempted to set fire to the altar in the Catholic church in Lingenfeld in the period from the 27th to 28th of February. Police investigated.
Church in Hochheim Vandalized
February 27, 2019, GermanyThree years after the arson in a confessional in the church St. Peter and Paul in Hochheim, one or more unidentified perpetrators damaged several hymnals, tore pages from the Gospel book on the side altar, and smashed the Easter candle. The stand containing religious literature was destroyed and holy water was dumped out.