Christian Leaders Respond to Charlottesville White Supremacy March and Attack
The city of Charlottesville, Virginia was the scene of a “Unite the Right” white nationalist rally on Saturday. Tensions escalated quickly as the white nationalists clashed with counter-protesters. One person was killed and 35 were injured in a horrific incident many are labeling as domestic terrorism.
In the wake of this hatred and tragedy, Christian leaders spoke out, condemning the racism and bigotry, and calling for unity during this time of national crisis.
Russell Moore, the President of the Southern Baptist Convention’s Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, tweeted:
Speaker and author Kay Warren, the wife of pastor Rick Warren, tweeted:
Albert Mohler, the President of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, also strongly condemned the racism on display Saturday
Scotty Smith at The Gospel Coalition also wrote a response piece on the events in Charlottesville. The article looked forward to the day when Jesus will make everything right:
“Finally, and fully, we’ll love each other the way you love us, Jesus. Honoring one another above ourselves will be our delight, not our discipline. Diversity won’t be tolerated, but celebrated. All of our relationships will be whole, beautiful, and joyful–the overflow of living in joyful, intimate relationship with you, our Father, and God the Holy Spirit. Soon, Lord, please soon.”
Join us in continuing to pray for our nation and the city of Charlottesville in this time of national crisis. Pray that the Church and Christian leaders would stand strong for the Gospel and for Jesus’ love that triumphs over hatred, racism, and violence.
Photo: People gather downtown protest the alt-right movement and to mourn the victims of yesterdays rally in Charlottesville, Virginia on August 13, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. One person was killed and 19 others were injured in Charlottesville when a car plowed into a group of activists who were preparing to march in opposition to a nearby white nationalists rally. Two police officers were also killed when a helicopter they were using to monitor the rally crashed.
SOURCE: CHRISTIAN POST
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