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Christians forgive murderers even after mass shootings (COMMENTARY)
By Rob Schwarzwalder — December 7, 2015
(RNS) There is a striking facet of the recent tragedies that shines brightly amidst their grim darkness: The witness of Christians who, in the face of evil, have displayed the love of their savior and the forgiveness he alone can bring.
Confederate battle flag embattled in S.C. legislature as removal debate begins
By Reuters — July 6, 2015
It could take three days of votes before it's decided whether the lawmakers will heed the governor's call to remove the flag from Statehouse grounds.
Obama: Victims were ‘living by faith when they died’
By David Jackson — June 26, 2015
CHARLESTON, S.C. — The president had two basic messages: The nation once divided over slavery has made undeniable progress in race relations over the years, but there is still a long way to go.
Charleston’s Emanuel AME Church reopens with prayer, praise and a call for change
By Yamiche Alcindor — June 21, 2015
"We still believe that prayer changes things. Can I get a witness?" the Rev. Norvel Goff said. The congregated responded with a rousing "Yes."
Emanuel AME Church: the latest victim of violence against black churches
By Adelle M. Banks — June 18, 2015
(RNS) For many African-Americans, the church massacre is not random. It has historic dimensions.
Deadly rampages: We have seen this before
By Susan Miller — June 18, 2015
Another mass shooting. This time it was a humble church, the oldest AME church in the South, where people had gathered for a prayer meeting.
Gunman kills 9 in attack on historic black church in Charleston
By Reuters — June 18, 2015
(Reuters) The suspect opened fired during Wednesday night's prayer service at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church.
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