Every Race Has God's Face

From the Presbyterian Church (USA) Office of Public Witness, in response to the horrific shootings in Buffalo, New York, and Laguna Woods, California:

"As people of faith, we must continue our fight to eliminate the scourge of gun violence from the face of the earth. After years of watching innocent people die as a result of these acts of violence, elected officials must take action to prevent gun violence. Congress needs to hear from us! We will not accept gun violence as a part of everyday life in the United States."

"This is a matter of utmost importance for our nation’s well-being and our children’s emotional, mental, and physical health. Let us pray and act that gun violence may not only be reduced in America but brought to an end."

"We must recognize the racism that is deeply embedded in the fabric of our society and stand against racism in all its myriad forms."

"Racism is a sin against humanity. Our sacred text tells us that ALL humans are made in God’s image and likeness. As people of faith, we must honor the inherent value and dignity of all people and seek justice when that value and dignity is attacked."

"The soul of America needs healing and repair with the spiritual foundation that connects us one to another, a belief in a God who created us to live as children of God." --Office of Public Witness, Presbyterian Church, USA

Every race has God's face. Every day. Every place. Every time.