Kentucky Hindu Temple Vandalized With ‘Repugnant Messages Of Hate’

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Police in Kentucky say a Hindu temple in Louisville has been vandalized in a hate crime, its windows broken and walls covered in hateful messages.

Louisville Metro Police Chief Steve Conrad tells The Courier Journal that “repugnant messages of hate” were spray-painted on its walls during a break-in this week.

He says xenophobic and sexist messages were scrawled along with images of crosses and phrases such as “Jesus Is The Only God.” Someone spray-painted the eyes of a Hindu religious figure, with black paint dripping down the image’s face.

Swaminarayan Temple officials say there is no video recording of the crime. The chief says an investigation is ongoing and officers will be at the temple on Sunday to ensure the community’s safety.

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  1. Nothing say love and tolerance like broken windows and spraypainted messages on the walls.

  2. Turning the other cheek involves graffiti? Interesting take. Well played Xtians, well played. Actually this might be a false flag operation because what they sprayed doesn’t have any incorrect spelling.

  3. Good point. My people are excellent spellers :joy:

  4. Are there messages of hate that are not repugnant?

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