Staff Reports
In another Sunday that America won’t soon forget, a tragic incident struck The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc Township, Michigan, revealing a troubling pattern of increasing attacks on Christian churches. On that fateful morning, an individual opened fire on the congregation, leading to multiple casualties. The police confirmed one person killed and nine injured, painting a grim picture of devastation.
It’s puzzling, isn’t it, how these attacks seem disproportionately aimed at Christian churches? Imagine for a second: if such attacks were happening at another place of worship with this frequency, it might dominate the headlines as a massive national concern. Yet, while an alarming number of attacks on Christian congregations continue, the response and acknowledgment have been tepid at best.
As the smoke settled in Michigan, reports streamed in about the scene’s horrific nature. The church was consumed in flames, with plumes of smoke signaling the destruction. Emergency responders, including the FBI, rushed to the site, tackling not just a fire but the scars left by senseless violence. Among the victims were innocent churchgoers—their Sunday interrupted in the most horrifying way possible.
It’s baffling how these incidents, one after another, reveal a pattern not often discussed. Progressives and the mainstream media seem to treat each attack as an isolated incident, overlooking what’s increasingly apparent to anyone connecting the dots. This isn’t mere coincidence; it’s a concerted attack on Christianity.
The tragedy in Michigan is a jarring reminder of the current climate, one where freedom of worship seems more under threat than ever before. It’s high time this pattern is recognized for what it is—a callous attack on Christianity. Until then, bread-and-butter political narratives will continue to overshadow stories of Christians facing targeted violence. It’s crucial for conversations to shift, acknowledging these attacks and recognizing the bravery of congregations who continue to gather in faith, even in the shadow of fear.
