Protestant Church Vandalized in Neuwiller-lès-Saverne (Alsace)
Vases 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).
Albecker said the church community was shocked. A complaint was filed and surveillance cameras will be installed. He said that there had been a decision not to talk about the incident and said it was not always clear whether these were anti-protestant acts, but were still concerning. "For us, God is everywhere. Therefore, the church is not sacred or dramatic. Howeer, it is still a place of contemplation and respect for that has disappeared."
The perpetrators were later identified as two young people.
Source: Panorama Presse