Editor-in-chief and the director of the Public Theology Project at Christianity Today, Russell Moore, said, “Political violence is evil to the core and is an attack on everything this country represents. Attempted murder is an attack on the image of God. This is awful.”
Brent Leatherwood, president of the Southern Baptist Convention’s (SBC) Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, released a statement encouraging Christians to stop and pray for Trump and those who are responsible to be swiftly brought to justice.
“While reports show that President Trump is doing ‘fine,’ this is a horrific moment. The reality that this has taken place tonight should bring us to our knees,” Leatherwood said. “We should all stop to pray for President Trump and that those responsible will be swiftly apprehended and brought to justice. We should pray for anyone else injured by this despicable incident.”
“In a democracy like ours, we voice our opinions, we passionately press our case, we bravely dissent, and we loudly campaign for our cause. But we must never cross the line to harm those we disagree with,” he added. “Political violence has hurt too many individuals and taken too many lives in our history. Now is the moment for all of us to unite and bring a swift and universal condemnation to this vile act that has no place whatsoever in America.”
Continuing, Leatherwood said that “while it will be easy to use this moment as an opportunity to dig in our heels, I urge Americans to pause, lament this violence, and realize how far we have strayed from our nation’s ideals.”
“Let’s commit to praying for our leaders, those who are willing to serve in public office, and appeal to our Lord that His reconciling work would be poured out on this nation to overcome the hatred that is so prevalent in our culture,” Leatherwood concluded.
Pastor Greg Laurie said, “Tragically, at least one person attending this rally was shot and killed, and two others were critically injured. The shooter was also killed. It’s time for us as a nation to pray, regardless of our political affiliation. God spared Donald Trump today.”
“Please join me in praying for President Donald J. Trump and the safety of those at the Trump rally,” Sen. Tim Scott posted.
Liberty University’s Chancellor Jonathan Falwell posted, “Praying for President Trump and our country.”
Tom Ascol, president of Founder’s Ministries and a pastor, said, “May God have mercy on this nation and spare former President Trump’s life.”
Pastor and member of Trump’s 2016 faith advisory council, Robert Jeffress posted, “The attempted assassination of President @realDonaldTrump is evidence of the reality of evil in the world. We thank God for protecting the life of this courageous leader who is a warrior for truth and the friend of Christians everywhere.”
Kayleigh McEnany, who served as the White House Press Secretary during Trump’s presidency, shared “My family just prayed for President Trump around our dinner table. Can’t believe what I am watching. We are sending him all of our heart and prayers! ❤️ 🙏🏻”
Former SBC president and pastor, Ronnie Floyd, wrote, “Unquestionably, God protected President Trump in this assassination attempt.” Floyd later encouraged pastors and churches to “please set aside time on Sunday in your worship services to pray for the safety of our nation’s leaders, their families, and for America. These are serious, dangerous, and evil days.”
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary’s director of the Land Center for Cultural Engagement, Daniel Darling, posted, “An attack on a presidential candidate and former President is an attack on the country, red, blue, independent, etc. Our country needs prayer.”
Controversial pastor Mark Driscoll wrote, “The election is down to 1 issue – testosterone. Last man standing is President. When your side kills babies you’d kill anyone.”
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