"Jesus is with us in truth, and the truth is that Haitians are not eating pets and geese in Springfield," said the Rev. Carl Ruby, preaching at Central Christian Church.
"It's important to be here because we're Christian - despite everything, we worship in good times and bad times. I'm relieved that I'm in the presence of God. It's therapeutic," said Viles Dorsainvil.
"We respectfully call on all politicians and media figures who are promoting this rumor to help make Springfield great and safe again by speaking the truth about our community," Ruby stated.
The rumors, spread on social media and by Trump during Tuesday's televised presidential debate against Vice President Kamala Harris, have exacerbated fears about division and anti-immigrant sentiment.
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