https://www.cnn.com/2018/12/09/us/jehovahs-witnesses-attacks-washington-state/index.html
So many think that I am anti-Religion. This is not totally true. I am anti-religion for myself. Or more accurately I just doubt the existence of a god or a Satan. So I amuse myself with parody religions like The Church Of The Flying Spaghetti Monster.
Anyone who knows anything about The Church Of The Flying Spaghetti Monster knows that "The Eight I'd Really Rather You Didn'ts" is rather clear about how you should treat other religions. In fact, all eight of them could be reduced to one command. "Don't be a jerk." But let's look closely at a few of them anyways.
The entire thing starts out with "I’d Really Rather You Didn’t act like a sanctimonious Holier-Than-Thou ass when describing my Noodly Goodness. If some people don’t believe in Me, that’s okay. Really, I’m not that vain. Besides, this isn’t about them so don’t change the subject."
It starts out bashing the concept of bashing people for not following the same religion. So in short, don't be a jerk.
So let this passionate agnostic be very clear about this. Burning down churches is wrong!
There is a popular quote that is often credited to Voltaire. "If God did not exist, it would be necessary to invent him." I take that to mean that some people need religion. It gives them comfort. Going to their church on Sunday provides an important element in their quality of life. Taking away that thing that gives them comfort makes you the villain in this story. You're just being a jerk.
So my heart goes out to those that have had to suffer because of this jerk. Know that this has become a national story. It has hit national news. They have made a federal case out of it. There are some serious people that are now working on finding out who is behind this. So the chances of this jerk getting caught now increases each time it happens. I hope you can at least find comfort in that. I know it's not as much comfort as this jerk took from you, but I hope it's enough to get you through.
And if you need a hug, just ask. I have a few in stock.