Help us not to speak or act rashly, not knowing by whom or why these awful deeds have been committed. Fill our hearts with compassion for those in need and strengthen our wills that we may do justly and love mercy and walk humbly before you. In Christ's name, Amen. You can donate on line via credit card or check. All I can do is kneel inside my heart and ask God to accept those who died into paradise, relieve the pain of their families and bring together those who love God to combat the work of the devil.
Leaders call for prayer, justice, and mercy.
Churches, relief organizations and Christian organizations went into emergency response mode after terrorist attacks in New York City and Washington, D.C., killed and injured thousands. While U.S. officials started a hunt for the culprits of Tuesday s brutal attacks in New York and Washington, leaders of churches in the United States appealed to their members and to national leaders to show restraint and wisdom in the days ahead. In a rare coincidence, two leading Protestant magazines, the liberal Christian Century and conservative Christianity Today, simultaneously ran friendly cover stories on the show. Christian Century said it's appreciated in religious circles, while Christianity Today hailed the good-guy characterization of the Simpsons' evangelical neighbor, Ned Flanders. Religious involvement appears to be one of the largest factors influencing a young adolescent's self-esteem, according to a study by three psychologists.