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The Rev.Laurel Scott examined paintings that were slashed Thursday. Scott says she thinks more than one person was involved.

Vandals tear a Bible in half, ransack Old West Church

By Raja Mishra and LeMont Calloway
Globe Staff / August 12, 2006

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The vandals who hit the historic Old West Church in Boston spared little. The church's beloved old pulpit Bible was torn in half. Its hymnals were violently scattered about the sanctuary. Four old paintings of previous pastors were ripped from the walls and torn. A 5-foot tall painting of Jesus on the Cross was slashed. (Full article: 746 words)

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