Sarah Palin's Church Destroyed by Fire

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In summary, the person who set fire to Governor Palin's church tried to start fires in several places around the building. There was an accelerant found in multiple locations on the outside of the building, including around entrances and exits. However, it is not yet clear what type of accelerant was used and investigators are still trying to determine the motive for the blaze.
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Certainly I don't think she is qualified or equipped to lead the Nation, but neither do I think - should it be shown to be to an attack against her - that such a thing has any place in the public colloquy.

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Wow. Couldn't the person have just throw a shoe at her if he hated her that much?
 
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There is an alternate theory - Satan.
 
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LowlyPion said:
There is an alternate theory - Satan.

Thank you, Church Lady. :smile:
 
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LowlyPion said:
There is an alternate theory - Satan.
Yeah probably that demon she had exorcised returned for payback :biggrin:
 
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Accelerant poured around Palin's church

By S. J. KOMARNITSKY skomarnitsky@adn.com

Published: December 15th, 2008 10:33 AM
Last Modified: December 15th, 2008 03:36 PM

WASILLA - Whoever torched Gov. Sarah Palin's home church tried to start fires in several places around the building, the federal agency assisting in the investigation said today.

Accelerants were found in multiple locations on the outside of Wasilla Bible Church, including around entrances and exits, according to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

Nick Starcevic, an ATF spokesman in Seattle, said it was not yet clear what type of accelerant was used. Samples have been taken to the state crime lab in Anchorage for testing.

Investigators typically take scrapings from where they think the fire was lit, said Assistant State Fire Marshal Kelly Nicolello. In this case, that could include parts of the outside of the building and the soil underneath.

The Friday-night blaze caused an estimated $1 million in damage to the 2-1/2-year-old building and displaced one of the largest congregations in the Valley. Five church members were inside when the blaze started, but they were able to get out safely after the fire alarm sounded.

The church, just off the Parks Highway on the western edge of town, conducts Sunday services attracting up to 1,000 people. Church members include many well-known Valley residents, including Palin, Rep. Wes Keller, R-Wasilla, and Rep. Carl Gatto, R-Palmer.

Palin's ties to the church have sparked widespread speculation about whether the person who lit the fire was motivated by that connection. However, Central Mat-Su Fire Department Chief James Steele said that idea remains in the realm of pure speculation.

"At this point, there is no information that we have that even points in that direction," he said.

Gatto, a former Anchorage firefighter, said he stopped by the church Sunday and saw what looked like three small v-shaped burn patterns around the entrance on the backside of the church. He said he wasn't sure at the time if they were places a fire was started or something that firefighters had done in battling the blaze.

Despite the disruption caused by the blaze, Gatto said today that an outpouring of support from individuals and other churches has cheered members. The church's Sunday service was held at Wasilla Middle School and was, if anything, more lively than usual, he said.

"I didn't sense from a single person or hear from a single person that anybody felt we were somehow compromised now without our building,"he said. "You can replace times and buildings, but the message is the constant."
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1. Who is Sarah Palin?

Sarah Palin is a prominent American politician and former governor of Alaska. She is also known for being the first Republican female vice presidential candidate in 2008.

2. What church was destroyed by fire?

The church that was destroyed by fire is the Wasilla Bible Church, a non-denominational Christian church located in Wasilla, Alaska. This was the church that Sarah Palin attended and was also the location of her former pastor's controversial sermons.

3. How did the fire start?

The cause of the fire is still under investigation, but it is believed to have started due to an electrical issue. There were no injuries reported and the fire was contained within the church building.

4. Is this the first time the church has faced controversy?

No, the Wasilla Bible Church has faced controversy in the past due to the controversial statements made by its former pastor, Reverend Ed Kalnins. These statements included anti-Semitic and anti-gay remarks.

5. What will happen to the church now?

The church is currently working with their insurance company to assess the damage and plan for rebuilding. In the meantime, services will be held at a nearby community center. The church community has also received an outpouring of support from other churches and organizations.

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