Americans are just as shocked as Trump’s administration.
The Church of England is under fire after defacing the walls of the United Kingdom’s oldest and most sacred cathedral with graffiti-style “art.” Critics say the shocking move perfectly reflects the cultural decay of the modern West — and the rejection of Christian values that once defined British civilization.
Just days after appointing its first female Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, church leaders approved the “Hear Us” exhibit — an installation of massive graffiti-like stickers plastered across the ancient stone pillars of Canterbury Cathedral. The project was promoted as a way to “include marginalized communities,” but the result has left millions appalled.
A Sacred Space Turned into a Billboard
As reported by The Times, the display showcases colorful graffiti-style text designed by poet Alex Vellis and curator Jacqueline Creswell, featuring thought-provoking “questions for God” like “Why create hate when love is stronger?” and “What becomes of us after we die?”
The so-called “art” was meant to be thought-provoking. Instead, it has become a symbol of what many call the death of reverence in the modern church.
Leaders and Influencers Speak Out
Ohio Senator JD Vance blasted the installation, saying:
“It’s strange that they think they’re celebrating ‘marginalized communities’ while ruining the beauty of such a magnificent church.”
Alliance Defending Freedom senior counsel Brian Knight agreed, calling it “demeaning and embarrassing — like a middle-aged teacher rapping to ‘reach the kids.’”
Even Elon Musk weighed in, tweeting:
“Whoever approved this travesty should be fired immediately. Relentless anti-Western propaganda has made people want to destroy their own culture.”
“Ugly-Fication” of the West
Conservative activist Caitlin Boyle, Vice Chair of the York County GOP, described the graffiti as a symptom of a deeper cultural illness:
“This isn’t art — it’s a sign of how far we’ve fallen. We destroy what’s sacred, call it ‘expression,’ and then wonder why nothing feels meaningful anymore.”
Her statement struck a chord with millions online, echoing a broader frustration among Christians who believe their faith is being replaced by political virtue signaling.
Church Defends Itself — But Critics Aren’t Buying It
Cathedral staff defended the project, claiming that “graffiti has always existed” within the church walls — citing centuries-old mason marks and symbols left by pilgrims.
Dean David Monteith told Fox News Digital that the installation was intended to spark “sincere questions about faith and meaning.” He said, “It may look jarring, but how can asking questions about faith be sacrilegious?”
Yet to many, the answer is obvious: the modern Church of England has replaced worship with wokeness.
A Pattern of Political Displays
This isn’t the first time the Church has courted controversy. In 2017, amid the Syrian refugee crisis, an artist hung 700 pieces of refugee clothing from the ceiling of St. James’s Church in London — another politically charged statement presented as “faith in action.”
Critics say these projects reveal a disturbing trend: churches turning away from Scripture and turning toward social activism.
Why This Matters
For millions of believers, Canterbury Cathedral represents centuries of faith, sacrifice, and tradition. The decision to cover its walls with graffiti — even temporary — sends a message that nothing sacred is off limits anymore.
In a time when Western civilization is already under cultural assault, many see this as yet another attempt to rewrite history and erase beauty in the name of progress.
As one commenter wrote, “When you replace truth with trends, even your cathedrals become billboards for confusion.”
