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Cali Church attacked over telling the truth about perverts.
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https://www.foxnews.com/us/fbi-california-church-ied-attack-bombing-anti-lgbtq-blm-views

FBI investigates 'IED attack' at California church targeted by protesters over anti-LGBTQ views
First Works Baptist Church in El Monte notified police about an arson threat made on social media two weeks before the attack
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The FBI is investigating an explosion and vandalism early Saturday at a Southern California church that has drawn protests over its controversial pastor and his anti-LGBTQ views.

A fire and explosion were reported shortly after 1 a.m. at First Works Baptist Church in El Monte, about 13 miles east of Los Angeles. Police responding to the scene saw smoke billowing from windows blown out from the blast and graffiti sprayed on the outside of the single-story brick building.

No injuries were reported, city officials said in a press release.



El Monte firefighters, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and the FBI also responded to the explosion.

The FBI referred to the explosion as an "IED attack."

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 Fourteen homes and eight apartments in the area were temporarily evacuated, as bomb technicians investigated. All residents had returned to their homes by 8 a.m.

Authorities did not immediately announce a motive, but protesters have repeatedly targeted the church headed by Pastor Bruce Mejia, who has condemned same-sex relationships. So far, there have been no arrests.


A command post is seen outside the First Works Baptist Church after an explosion in El Monte, Calif., Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021. The FBI and local police are investigating an explosion early Saturday at the Los Angeles-area church that had been the target of protests for its anti-LGTBQ message. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

"As to the question of whether this was a hate crime, that's always going to be considered among the theories when a house of worship is attacked," FBI Los Angeles spokeswoman Laura Eimiller said in a statement provided to the San Gabriel Valley Tribune. "But it would be premature to confirm any motive at this time, and we are not ruling any other motive out."

The Southern Poverty Law Center, a nonprofit advocacy group that tracks hate groups, placed the church on its watch list of "anti-LBGTQ hate groups" in 2019.


A statement on the church website declares: "We believe that homosexuality is a sin and an abomination which God punishes with the death penalty."

The church did not immediately return a Fox News request for comment Sunday.

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In an interview with The New York Times Saturday, Mejia said the attack is "not going to really deter us from doing what we always do."

"We're not afraid of this. It's just a little bump in the road, and we're still planning to have church tomorrow, obviously not at this current location, but we're still planning to have church and once this is all said and done, we're going to go back," the pastor said.

Two weeks before the attack, Mejia filed a police report saying the church had received an arson threat via social media, Mercury News reported.

El Monte Police Chief David Reynoso met with Mejia on Jan. 7, advising him not to react to critics or instigate violence.  Residents who spoke at a recent city council meeting described Mejia’s sermons and the church's stances as hate speech.


Following Saturday's attack, Keep El Monte Friendly, a group that has been organizing protests against the church, said in a statement on Instagram that their group "is rooted in love" and does "not condone or promote violence." The post directed anyone with information to contact the FBI Los Angeles Field Office at (310) 477-6565.

An online petition started by Keep El Monte Friendly calling for the church to be kicked out of the city had more than 14,000 signatures as of Saturday morning, according to the Associated Press.

Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda Solis, who represents the district where the church is located, condemned the IED attack in a statement, vowing that "violence is never the answer, even in response to hate speech."

She said her office referred concers about the pastor's "anti-LGBTQ+ and misogynistic sermons" to Los Angeles County's Human Rights Commission, which has been working with the city of El Monte to "de-escalate the situation."


"I value inclusivity, diversity and equality. I also support the right to peacefully protest; however, this attack is wrong and it is dangerous," Solis wrote. "I urge city leaders, church leaders, and civic leaders to come together and work together to address hate issues in our community."

El Monte Mayor Jessica Ancona said the bombing was "highly concerning" and called for a thorough investigation.

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"As your mayor, I will always ensure that the City of El Monte continues to be an example for civility, respect, and inclusion of all people across the nation," Ancona said in a statement on Twitter. "We are a city that cares and protects all its residents and visitors.  We respect and uphold the laws that protect each one of us, regardless of who we are. At this very moment we must stand together to uplift one another in affirming the City of El Monte’s slogan, 'Welcome to Friendly El Monte.'"
Mr. Charles Glenn “Charlie” Nelson, age 73, of Payneville, KY passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021 at his residence. RIP Charlie, we'll will all miss you. GB

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Re: Cali Church attacked over telling the truth about perverts.
« Reply #1 on: January 24, 2021, 06:51:07 AM »
I look for this kind of thing to escalate in churches across America.  Lots of people don't like to hear about their sin.  Might be why many pastors don't preach on sin anymore.  More or less. just tell the people what they want to hear.
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Re: Cali Church attacked over telling the truth about perverts.
« Reply #2 on: January 24, 2021, 07:23:58 AM »
I look for this kind of thing to escalate in churches across America.  Lots of people don't like to hear about their sin.  Might be why many pastors don't preach on sin anymore.  More or less. just tell the people what they want to hear.
If a Church doesn't preach against sin, they could be responsible for sending people to hell.

A "former" friend of my wife left her Church which she had attended for decades and started going to one in Hapeville Ga. which gave the okay nod to queers.
I don't know for sure, but that so-called church probably okays abortion too. 
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Re: Cali Church attacked over telling the truth about perverts.
« Reply #3 on: January 24, 2021, 03:53:30 PM »
I look for this kind of thing to escalate in churches across America.  Lots of people don't like to hear about their sin.  Might be why many pastors don't preach on sin anymore.  More or less. just tell the people what they want to hear.
If a Church doesn't preach against sin, they could be responsible for sending people to hell.

A "former" friend of my wife left her Church which she had attended for decades and started going to one in Hapeville Ga. which gave the okay nod to queers.
I don't know for sure, but that so-called church probably okays abortion too.


Our Pastors are our Shepherds, satan knows if he can get the shepherd, the flock will follow. CHARLIE.  >:( >:(
Mr. Charles Glenn “Charlie” Nelson, age 73, of Payneville, KY passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021 at his residence. RIP Charlie, we'll will all miss you. GB

Only half the people leave an abortion clinic alive.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAiOEV0v2RM
What part of ILLEGAL is so hard to understand???
I learned everything about islam I need to know on 9-11-01.
http://www.thereligionofpeace.com/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDqmy1cSqgo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_u9kieqGppE&feature=related
http://www.illinois.gov/gov/contactthegovernor.cfm

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Re: Cali Church attacked over telling the truth about perverts.
« Reply #4 on: January 24, 2021, 05:22:27 PM »
I look for this kind of thing to escalate in churches across America.  Lots of people don't like to hear about their sin.  Might be why many pastors don't preach on sin anymore.  More or less. just tell the people what they want to hear.
If a Church doesn't preach against sin, they could be responsible for sending people to hell.

A "former" friend of my wife left her Church which she had attended for decades and started going to one in Hapeville Ga. which gave the okay nod to queers.
I don't know for sure, but that so-called church probably okays abortion too.


Our Pastors are our Shepherds, satan knows if he can get the shepherd, the flock will follow. CHARLIE.  >:( >:(
Yep, preachers and elders or sometimes deacons have a huge responsibility to help guide people.
I can’t quote chapter and verse, but somewhere in the NT it says that false teachers will be judged more harshly than the run-of-the-mill CHRISTIAN.
I’m thankful that we have a preacher who names the sins and gives the consequences.
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Re: Cali Church attacked over telling the truth about perverts.
« Reply #5 on: January 25, 2021, 04:20:48 PM »
RON. The quote I believe is. For me to know the truth and not tell you, your blood will be on my hands. My mind is a blank on Ch and VS right now. CHARLIE.   ;D ;D
Mr. Charles Glenn “Charlie” Nelson, age 73, of Payneville, KY passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021 at his residence. RIP Charlie, we'll will all miss you. GB

Only half the people leave an abortion clinic alive.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAiOEV0v2RM
What part of ILLEGAL is so hard to understand???
I learned everything about islam I need to know on 9-11-01.
http://www.thereligionofpeace.com/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDqmy1cSqgo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_u9kieqGppE&feature=related
http://www.illinois.gov/gov/contactthegovernor.cfm

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Re: Cali Church attacked over telling the truth about perverts.
« Reply #6 on: January 26, 2021, 04:46:40 AM »
I think many churches have become entertainment centers. More entertainment, equals more people, equals more money.  It also equals more people going to hell.  I wonder how many churches applied for and received government loans under the cares act?  That kind of thing could open the door to your government telling the pastor what he can and can't preach about.  The church hasn't taken much of a stand of late, and its obvious.   
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« Reply #7 on: January 26, 2021, 07:17:48 AM »
I think many churches have become entertainment centers. More entertainment, equals more people, equals more money.  It also equals more people going to hell.  I wonder how many churches applied for and received government loans under the cares act?  That kind of thing could open the door to your government telling the pastor what he can and can't preach about.  The church hasn't taken much of a stand of late, and its obvious.

DDZ. Right you are Sir. Too many are more concerned about filling pews and collection plates than saving souls, We don't even have a collection plate. There's a small box on the wall, for the widows mites. Our Past will NOT accept a salary, even if we could pay him. CHARLIE.  ;)
Mr. Charles Glenn “Charlie” Nelson, age 73, of Payneville, KY passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021 at his residence. RIP Charlie, we'll will all miss you. GB

Only half the people leave an abortion clinic alive.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAiOEV0v2RM
What part of ILLEGAL is so hard to understand???
I learned everything about islam I need to know on 9-11-01.
http://www.thereligionofpeace.com/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDqmy1cSqgo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_u9kieqGppE&feature=related
http://www.illinois.gov/gov/contactthegovernor.cfm

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Re: Cali Church attacked over telling the truth about perverts.
« Reply #8 on: January 26, 2021, 02:08:05 PM »
I think many churches have become entertainment centers. More entertainment, equals more people, equals more money.  It also equals more people going to hell.  I wonder how many churches applied for and received government loans under the cares act?  That kind of thing could open the door to your government telling the pastor what he can and can't preach about.  The church hasn't taken much of a stand of late, and its obvious.

DDZ. Right you are Sir. Too many are more concerned about filling pews and collection plates than saving souls, We don't even have a collection plate. There's a small box on the wall, for the widows mites. Our Past will NOT accept a salary, even if we could pay him. CHARLIE.  ;)

Well Charlie, sounds like you have a great pastor. Unlike our last pastor who I found out, cared about money to much. He preached from the Bible, and did preach sin, but he had a love for money.  Since covid we don't pass a collection plate anymore, and I doubt we ever will again. We also have a box in the entry, for people to place money in if they wish.
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