You are not safe from racist Christians anywhere.

Whites-only church eyes small town; residents fear becoming ‘hate capital of Minnesota’ (NBC)

There is no doubt that if a case went to the courts, conservatives would rule on the grounds of “religious freedom” over racism.

Plans by a little-known whites-only church to open in a small Midwestern town drew sharp opposition Wednesday from residents, who don’t want their community known as “the hate capital of Minnesota.”

Nearly 50 residents of Murdock filed into a town hall to largely voice opposition to the Asatru Folk Assembly (AFA) which wants to establish its Midwest regional center in the western Minnesota city that’s home to less than 300 people.

The AFA, based inBrownsville, California, calls its teachings an “expression of the native, pre-Christian spirituality of Europe.”

And on its website’s “Declaration of Purpose,” the church says teachings and membership are for those of strictly European bloodlines, saying, “Let us be clear: By European folks, we mean white people.”

Lifelong Murdock resident Pete Kennedy told lawmakers and neighbors on Wednesday that if AFA is allowed into town, the community would be known as “the hate capital of Minnesota.”

Kennedy told NBC News on Thursday that he fears other discriminatory groups could follow AFA into town and permanently tarnish Murdock’s reputation.

(more at NBC News)