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american tragedy


A Call to Prayer
...from many religious leaders

Please click the blue triangle to reach what each had to say.

Hide details for Billy GrahamBilly Graham

Within the last few hours the United States has suffered the most terrible and devastating terrorist attack in its history. Although we do not yet know the full story, these unspeakable acts of brutality strike at the very heart of our free society.

Our heartfelt prayers and sympathy go out to all who have been directly touched by this tragedy, and their families. I call upon all Americans to pray especially for our President and for all who advise him, that they may have divine wisdom as they respond to this insane and horrific act.

In times like this we realize how weak and inadequate we are, and our greatest need is to turn in repentance and faith to the God of all mercy and the Father of all comfort. If ever there was a time for us to turn to God and to pray as a nation, it is now, that this evil will spread no further. It is also a time for us to remember the words of the Psalmist:

"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea ... He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaketh the bow and cutteth the spear in sunder; he burneth the chariot in the fire. Be still and know that I am God ... The Lord of hosts is with us." (Psalm 46:1-2, 9-11)

Show details for Sheila WalshSheila Walsh

Show details for Craig ParshallCraig Parshall

Show details for Janet ParshallJanet Parshall

Hide details for Rabbi Scott SekulowRabbi Scott Sekulow

This is a sad time in our history, and a time that all must come together and pray for all that have been affected by this terrorist act on innocent people. We now see how Israel feels when its men, women and children are attacked for no reason. I pray for those that are trapped and for our president, as he must pull this country back together. We must pray for the peace of Jerusalem and the United States.

Rabbi Sekulow is founder of Israel's Harvest Ministries.

Show details for Franklin GrahamFranklin Graham

Show details for Carmen PateCarmen Pate

Show details for Woodrow KrollWoodrow Kroll

Show details for Nancy Leigh DeMossNancy Leigh DeMoss

Hide details for Luis PalauLuis Palau

Where is God in all this? The crushing magnitude of this tragedy has sent this question across a broken and bleeding nation. Without sidestepping hard questions or slipping into pat answers, we've been suddenly called by God to offer comfort, solace, encouragement, and hope to those we know and love. We pray that God will provide His grace and mercy to all those whose lives and families have been devastated by these acts of terrorism.

Luis Palau is an evangelist and author of 'Where Is God When Bad Things Happen?'

Show details for Dr. James DobsonDr. James Dobson

Show details for Ray PritchardRay Pritchard

Show details for Cardinal Edward EganCardinal Edward Egan

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Show details for Larry HuchLarry Huch

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