Michigan State shooting: ‘We must pray for peace’
The nation has come to grips with yet another mass shooting at Michigan State University in East Lansing on Monday.
According to reports, the shootings took place at Michigan State’s Berkey Hall and nearby Student Union. Three students were killed and five injured.
Faith leaders across the nation are reacting to the news with shared prayers, solace, and calls for change:
Detroit Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron
“It is with profound sadness that we learn more about the horrific violence in East Lansing. … We join in mourning the young lives cut short, praying that the injured are restored to good health, and lifting up all those impacted by these terrible actions. Let us also offer prayers of gratitude for the heroic service of first responders and health care professionals.”
Rabbi Kirt Schneider, based in Columbus, Ohio
“This escalation of disorder in our country can only be solved when we as individuals and as a nation turn to God and come into divine order.”
Walker Wildmon, CEO of the American Family Association Action in Tupelo, Mississippi
Wildmon said via email to Fox News Digital, “This tragic shooting in Michigan is just another reminder that evil exists and that we are all in desperate need of a higher power to rescue us.”
Brandon Jenkins, Michigan native and pastor of Arkoma Bible Studies in Rockwall, Texas
“We must pray for peace, maintain hope that hearts will change and act accordingly to protect people,” he said. “As a Benzonia, Michigan, native, this shooting hits my heart because this is home that is hurting.”
Father Jeffrey Kirby of Indian Land, South Carolina
“We are told by Saint Paul, ‘Where sin abounds, grace abounds more.’ We need this saving truth in this sorrowful moment, when violence has struck and innocent life has been lost.”
He added, “People of faith and good will are called to rally their spiritual sorrow and agitation and to channel their energies to fight for goodness and to seek peace in our society. This is not a time for anger.”
Lansing Bishop Earl A. Boyea
“A dreadfully dark day in East Lansing. May the love of Almighty God restore health to the injured; sustain those caring for them; bestow solace on those who mourn, and eternal rest to those who were killed.”
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