More than 50 people were killed and over 500 injured at a shooting that took place at a concert at the Mandalay Bay casino in Las Vegas on October 1. This horrific shooting is the deadliest in U.S. history.
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In the wake of this tragedy, Christian leaders have called for prayer, shared their empathy with the victims and their families, and spoken about actions to be taken to prevent such tragedies from occurring again.
The Rev. Franklin Graham, President of the Samaritan Purse tweeted:
Pray for the families of those killed and for the 100+ wounded in a shooting rampage last night in #LasVegas. #LasVegasShooting
— Franklin Graham (@Franklin_Graham) October 2, 2017
Southern Baptist leader Russell Moore tweeted:
The reports from Las Vegas are horrifying. Praying for the victims, the city, and for those who will minister in the aftermath.
— Russell Moore (@drmoore) October 2, 2017
Author and speaker Beth Moore tweeted:
In terrors of hell, let an increasingly disembodied Body of Christ be embodied again: warm skin to hold, serve & weep with the traumatized.
— Beth Moore (@BethMooreLPM) October 2, 2017
In terrors of hell, let an increasingly disembodied Body of Christ be embodied again: warm skin to hold, serve & weep with the traumatized.
— Beth Moore (@BethMooreLPM) October 2, 2017
Journalist Jonathan Merritt tweeted:
My heart is torn in two at the news of yet another mass shooting. Offering prayers is not enough, but it is a good place to start.
— Jonathan Merritt (@JonathanMerritt) October 2, 2017
Pastor Craig Groeschel tweeted:
Heartbroken over Vegas. Longing for the day when God wipes away every tear and there is no more death.
— Craig Groeschel (@craiggroeschel) October 2, 2017
Join us in praying for Las Vegas.