A Tennessee pastor praised the beheading of a satanic statue in Iowa, sparking debate.

A pastor at a Tennessee church, which Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth attends, praised the beheading of a satanic statue in the Iowa state Capitol. Joshua Haymes, a pastoral intern, stated that "Christ was glorified" by the act. The vandal, Michael Cassidy, faced a felony charge but later pleaded guilty to a lesser crime, avoiding the hate crime enhancement. This statement has sparked significant debate within religious and broader communities.

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