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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.

Show details for Billy GrahamBilly Graham

Show details for Sheila WalshSheila Walsh

Show details for Craig ParshallCraig Parshall

Hide details for Janet ParshallJanet Parshall

In the midst of what appears to be national chaos, I am comforted by the profound reality that God is not pacing in His throne room, wondering what He should do next. He is and always will be our sovereign Lord. It is so important, as our president ponders what the United States' response must be, that we remember that "the heart of the King is in the hand of God." The people who love our eternal King must be in constant prayer for President Bush. May God grant him the wisdom of Solomon, the patience of Job and the discernment of Paul. And may God bless America.

Janet Parshall is host of the radio program Janet Parshall's America.

Show details for Rabbi Scott SekulowRabbi Scott Sekulow

Show details for Franklin GrahamFranklin Graham

Show details for Carmen PateCarmen Pate

Show details for Woodrow KrollWoodrow Kroll

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Show details for Dr. James DobsonDr. James Dobson

Show details for Ray PritchardRay Pritchard

Hide details for Cardinal Edward EganCardinal Edward Egan

Cardinal Edward Egan, the Roman Catholic Archbishop of New York, praised the city's fire fighters and police officers for rushing to help those in need.

"I saw New York at its best," he said. "I saw police officers and fire fighters careless of their own safety, interested in only serving this great city, covered in soot. I saw many of them bleeding from the necks and arms. They're New York at its best."

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Show details for Bishop T.D. JakesBishop T.D. Jakes

Hide details for Charles W. ColsonCharles W. Colson


This is a national crisis of unparalleled proportions. It is Pearl Harbor compounded; a day that will redefine infamy in the annals of American history. I grieve the massive loss of life and pray that God will comfort the families and friends of those who have been taken from us.

I call on my fellow Christians, and for all Americans, to take time now to pray for those who are grieving, and for President Bush, Secretary Rumsfeld and our nation’s leaders. I have tremendous confidence in these leaders in this time of national trial and testing.

Make no mistake about it. Our nation has sustained the most severe attack in nearly two centuries, and the response must be proportionate, but swift and sure. Anything less will be inadequate in light of our responsibility as the leader of the free world, and the responsibility of our government to restore order.

At the same time, the purpose of terrorism is to destabilize free societies and to take away our liberties. We cannot succumb to this assault on our deepest beliefs by restricting the civil liberties that make this nation great.

The soul of our nation is facing one of its darkest hours. May God help us.

Charles W. Colson is founder of Prison Fellowship Ministries.

Show details for Steve DouglassSteve Douglass

Show details for Larry HuchLarry Huch

Show details for Dr. Frank WrightDr. Frank Wright

Hide details for Commissioner Joe NolandCommissioner Joe Noland


The Salvation Army’s emergency food and aid vehicles and personnel have been on-site at the World Trade Center area since 10:30 a.m. ET (Tuesday) morning assisting victims and emergency personnel. Additionally, mobile emergency centers are at the plane crash site in Somerset County, Penn., and every Salvation Army emergency canteen, along with hundreds of counselors and social workers throughout the northeastern United States and Canada, are on call to serve victims, families, friends, and rescue workers 24 hours a day.

Our hearts are broken for the victims of today's tragedies, their families, and for America. Though The Salvation Army is on site providing assistance to our friends and neighbors who are the victims of this tragic event, our deepest desire would be that all Americans do what we have always done in times of national tragedy—hold fast to our faith and pray for our president and all our nation's leaders.

Throughout our history, America has remained strong because we have relied upon our faith in God, who is our deepest and surest help in times of trouble.

Commissioner Joe Noland is territorial commander, The Salvation Army, Eastern United States

 

 

 

 

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