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American Focus > Blog > Politics > Michigan Church Attack Amid Rising Tide of Anti-Christian Sentiment in America | The Gateway Pundit | by Antonio Graceffo
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Michigan Church Attack Amid Rising Tide of Anti-Christian Sentiment in America | The Gateway Pundit | by Antonio Graceffo

Last updated: September 29, 2025 6:20 pm
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On September 28, 2025, the tranquility of a Sunday service shattered in Grand Blanc Township, Michigan, when a gunman, Thomas Jacob “Jake” Sanford, 40, careered through the doors of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Armed with a weapon, he opened fire on unsuspecting worshippers and then ignited the building using gasoline. This shocking act of violence resulted in the chapel’s obliteration and left investigators searching the debris for potential victims. By nightfall, four individuals had been confirmed dead, including at least two from bullets, with a total of eight wounded—one adult in critical condition. The total death toll, including the assailant, rose to five.

Sanford, a Marine veteran with service in Iraq, perished following a gun battle with police. Authorities discovered suspected improvised explosive devices at the church, leading to searches at his home for further evidence. That very evening, police received and subsequently addressed bomb threats at other churches, ultimately determining them to be unfounded.

In the aftermath of the massacre, President Trump attributed the violence to a growing trend targeting Christians in America, referencing a disturbing report by the Family Research Council. This report indicated a staggering 1,384 hostile incidents against U.S. churches from 2018 to 2024, with occurrences of violence escalating dramatically: from 98 in 2021 to 485 incidents in 2023. Although 2024 showed a slight decrease, the total remained alarmingly close to the findings of the group’s inaugural five-year study.

Alarmingly, between January 2024 and September 2025, a rise in attacks against Christians at schools and churches has been documented. In January 2024, St. Augustine Catholic Church in San Francisco suffered an attack when Debari Charvel Augustine, 22, vandalized the property, firing numerous rounds into it. Fortunately, two elderly parishioners were inside but escaped unscathed. A subsequent incident unfolded on February 11 when Genesse Moreno, 36, opened fire at Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas, during a service, injuring a man and critically wounding her 7-year-old son before an exchange with off-duty officers led to her demise.

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April witnessed horrific events as Pastor Antwane “AD” Lenoir, 41, was fatally stabbed by a homeless individual whom he had provided assistance. Later that same month, Natasha Marie O’Dell intentionally set fire to Seattle Laestadian Lutheran Church, resulting in extensive damage estimated at $3.2 million. O’Dell admitted that her motive stemmed from anger towards churches and she had intended to commit further acts of arson.

The turmoil did not abate—on December 16, a shooting spree at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, left three dead, including the 15-year-old assailant. Investigations later linked her actions to previous violent occurrences, raising awareness about the growing pattern of these attacks targeting Christian institutions.

The ongoing violence continued into 2025. On April 3, Zimnako Salah faced conviction for hate crimes associated with bomb threats against Christian establishments in Arizona. Only weeks later, the gruesome murder of Pastor William “Bill” Schonemann, 76, of New River Bible Chapel in Arizona shocked the community. His tragic demise involved a grotesque scene—he was crucified within his home by Adam Sheafe, who claimed it was a part of his so-called “Operation First Commandment,” aimed at slaying multiple clergy across states.

On June 22, an attempted mass shooting at CrossPointe Community Church underscored ongoing fears; thankfully, it concluded without casualties. Yet, things escalated again on August 27, when Robin M. Westman opened fire at Annunciation Catholic Church during a school-wide Mass in Minneapolis, resulting in two young fatalities and numerous injuries. The FBI has categorized this as domestic terrorism and an anti-Catholic hate crime, emphasizing the ideological motivations behind such actions.

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As September unfolded, a shocking assassination unfolded at Utah Valley University where Christian evangelist Charlie Kirk was gunned down while speaking. The attacker, Tyler James Robinson, had motivations rooted in radical ideology in stark contrast to the conservative image that media narratives often portray. Similarly, Pastor Felipe Ascencio was fatally shot in California, demonstrating the continuous, grim trend of violence.

Ironically, amidst these harrowing accounts, discussions surrounding a 2015 shooting at Umpqua Community College in Oregon raise questions about the narratives we choose to embrace. While mainstream accounts shroud it in ambiguity regarding the attack’s religious motivations, many survivors testified to the shooter’s deliberate targeting of Christians—asking victims to declare their faith before pulling the trigger. This incident exemplifies a repeated narrative: the reluctance to declare evident anti-Christian hostility for fear of countering political agendas.

As we reflect on the responses to these tragedies, one is left to ponder: is it too much to expect that society might acknowledge the rising tide of violence faced by Christian communities without diluting it with selective narratives? The road ahead remains fraught with challenges, and it beckons a more honest dialogue about the violence in our midst.

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