Finally Christian Leaders Declared on Mass Shootings: ‘Enough Is Enough’

 

 

As the nation reels in the light of the mass shootings that killed 20 in El Paso, Texas and 9 in Dayton, Ohio over the weekend, Christian leaders called out white supremacy, offered encouragement, and begged for change.
Several of Christian leaders spoke against white supremacy after it was revealed the El Paso shooter was racially motivated against immigrants and Hispanics in his attack.
Shane Claiborne, an author and activist, according to Relevant, tweeted several thoughts on the need for reform. Claiborne wrote, “2 mass shootings in 24 hours. 20 dead & 26 injured in El Paso, TX. 9 dead & 16 injured in Dayton, OH. Let us pray for all those affected... and then let’s honor their lives by taking action to end gun violence. Another America is possible.”
He continued, “Saying that it's ‘not the right time’ to talk about gun control after a mass shooting... is like saying it's not right to talk about train safety after a deadly train wreck. #ElPasoThis is exactly when we need to talk about it.”
Claiborne then shared several statistics on gun violence-related deaths in developed countries, noting that America has the highest number of gun-related deaths. “Of all the civilians killed by guns in developed countries, 86% are in the US. Of all the children killed in 23 developed countries, 87% are in the US. We have more gun homicides in the US than all the other industrialized countries combined. 4 times more than the next country,” he wrote.

Singer Nichole Nordeman called on pastors to rise to the challenge in a tweet writing, “Sincerely praying for pastors across the country this morning. For the courage and conviction to name this, denounce it and lead. You didn’t answer a calling to be polite and popular. Find your fire,” she urged.