Increase in Attacks on Churches in the United States
Attacks on churches in the U.S. have increased by nearly 800% in less than six years, with 436 incidents reported in 2023 alone, double the number from the previous year. Most incidents are vandalism, arson, and bomb threats, with unknown motives but some with political or Satanic overtones. The rise in attacks may be connected to a larger societal hostility towards Christianity and religious beliefs.