Post by Salem6 on Jan 18, 2004 9:47:05 GMT
Church leaders say a Lincolnshire church may have to be demolished because it has been taken over by satanists.
It is claimed that St Botolph's Church in Skidbrooke, near Louth, is being used for animal sacrifices and other satanic activities.
The medieval church, in an isolated area, has not been used for Christian worship for 30 years.
Some local residents say the stonework is marked with black satanic symbols and the remains of dead animals have been found nearby.
Lack of respect
Local church leaders are to meet with the Churches Conservation Trust, which owns the building, to see if it can be demolished.
The Rector of Louth, Canon Stephen Holdaway, says: "Satanists have been desecrating this church by painting pillars black and having animal sacrifices there.
"No-one has seen this happening because it is so isolated, but people have seen fires burning and odd activities going on.
"This sort of activity shows no respect for the people who are buried there."
The conservation trust describes the church as "a magnificent medieval marshland church with a special charm and character".
It is claimed that St Botolph's Church in Skidbrooke, near Louth, is being used for animal sacrifices and other satanic activities.
The medieval church, in an isolated area, has not been used for Christian worship for 30 years.
Some local residents say the stonework is marked with black satanic symbols and the remains of dead animals have been found nearby.
Lack of respect
Local church leaders are to meet with the Churches Conservation Trust, which owns the building, to see if it can be demolished.
The Rector of Louth, Canon Stephen Holdaway, says: "Satanists have been desecrating this church by painting pillars black and having animal sacrifices there.
"No-one has seen this happening because it is so isolated, but people have seen fires burning and odd activities going on.
"This sort of activity shows no respect for the people who are buried there."
The conservation trust describes the church as "a magnificent medieval marshland church with a special charm and character".