“Respect for religious beliefs is a cornerstone of American democracy. We firmly reject the actions by those who abuse the universal right of free speech to hurt the religious beliefs of others.”
Except, of course, images of the Crucifix in a jar of urine, or a painting of the Madonna with excrement thrown on it. That deserves fierce protection under the First Amendment, indeed even government sponsorship with taxpayer money.
Just ask our current Secretary of State. Who was very vocal in supporting the latter exhibit. Funny, that. Since it was an embassy and all, that today sees fit to condemned such things… Oh wait. When they say “hurt religious beliefs of others”, they mean Muslims. Christians aren’t nearly as important.
Welcome to Foggybottomistan. Despicable.