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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]No it makes it stronger, amidst hate and evil there are people willing to forgive.  There are people praying for those families devastated and people crying and grieving with those families.  People who don't know them are on their knees praying and working to help them.  Churches are meeting to figure out how they can reach out to this church, how to fight racism and change our world.  Good SHALL overcome evil.  Yes, there is evil, but all things work for the Good, we don't see the miracles and Good things on the news. [/quote]

What if they receive an offer of hep from a humanist or atheist group -- should they accept it even though  atheists don't pray?[/quote]

Sure, of course. But I'm not speaking for them.  I'm speaking for myself and my church/church members who are praying and the churches in Charleston (where my husband's family is from) who are rallying around these hurting people.  Have you seen the videos and photos of people praying for and reaching out to the family members/church family? They are inspiring. I personally haven't seen any atheist groups doing anything, but it would be awesome if they did. I believe in "a peace that passes understanding," that cannot be explained, and I believe it comes from God.  [/quote]

I think action speaks louder than words.
http://www.meetup.com/lowcountryhumanists/events/223029079/

[quote]Humanist Response Service Day - Build a Wheelchair Ramp
June 13 · 9:00 AM
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Nikki Haley thinks it is an appropriate use of her position as governor to promote and endorse the evangelical "Response: National Call to Prayer," a day of prayer and fasting to call upon Jesus to fix the woes of society. She sent out an invitation to Christian ministers across the state, but left everyone else out. Although there has been some backtracking to say that all our welcome, clearly this is a Christian-geared event.

Instead of protesting, we are going to turn this negative into a positive. Each month we do a community service project, but this month we are going to create a day of service with several volunteer opportunities where we go out and use our hands to make a real difference in the community. While there is an arena full of thousands of Christians hands folded in prayer, we will use our hands to build a wheelchair ramp and sort food for the hungry at the Lowcountry Food Bank. [/quote]

the best part?

[quote]Amy M.
Despite what the RSVPs say here on meetup, we have reached the maximum number of 10 volunteers for this event. If you are interested in helping, please join the wait list and we will contact you if a spot opens up. Thanks![/quote][quote][/quote]

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