Human Coalition’s home office is located in the North Texas area. Our team is deeply saddened and grieved by the shootings in Dallas last night, which, as of this morning, resulted in the deaths of five police officers (4 Dallas PD officers and a DART officer), and at least another nine people wounded (most of whom were also police officers). The shootings occurred during an anti-police brutality rally. The families, friends, and communities of those wounded or killed are in our fervent prayers.
The Human Coalition staff has a time of prayer every Friday morning, and today we were discussing how “normal” these shootings have become. I remember the Columbine massacre in 1999 very well, as it was the first time I became aware of a mass shooting in America. I remember how the entire country mourned, experiencing shock and bewilderment by the callous killing of 13 high school students and teachers.
We now live in a media-saturated age, and worldwide information is available to us in mere seconds, making us aware of these acts of violence in real time. We can therefore become desensitized to violence. Columbine shocked us to our core. Dallas should as well — as should every violent act that’s carried out. We must not allow ourselves to become numb to them.
Sometimes pro-life people are accused of “caring only about the baby.” However, this is simply untrue. Although there is no doubt that pro-life people are focused on rescuing babies from death, being pro-life means we are deeply concerned about the care and protection of all human beings, born and not yet born. Every human being is made in the image of God, and thus every human being has priceless value and unlimited potential. Those police officers killed in Dallas last night were beautiful works of divine art.
I’m sure the news stories and discussions about the Dallas shootings will soon turn to politics and policy. However, five people lost their lives, and numerous others are hurting. Five more souls lost to violence were doing their jobs to protect the rest of us. They should be mourned, honored, and remembered.
While we work diligently to rescue children and families from abortion, the pro-life community is committed to praying for all victims of violence and their families, and providing support wherever we can — here in Dallas and in other cities across the country.
All of the victims and families are in our prayers.
I really think it’s a shame that you would post this tribute without a mention to the 2 senseless murders that were at the heart of the issue, and the first tragedies of the week that did (or should have) “shocked us to the core”. Did you send out a… Read more »
This is really sad may the Lord have mercy. Amen
Lord,what is this world coming to??my prayers go out to the loss for our police officers who lost there lives doing there jobs to protect us…also pray for there families..This has gotten way out of hand..it’s devastating.
We mourn with you. May God hear our prayers and protect the dignity of human life
at every stage. God bless you and your staff for all you do in this regard.
Nancy
God bless each Officer and their families. God gives us life at conception and we hold on to it as each day goes by. For some it is shortened by circumstance but God is always there watching over us. They are now in the hands of the Dear Lord. Bless… Read more »
Prayers to the City & families of Dallas, TX. As fallen creatures we find all kinds of creative ways to ‘label’ or pidgeonhole each other, from race to economics. That action, in a word, is simply hate produced by having an incorrect view of God and how He expects us… Read more »
My heart breaks for the families whose loved ones were gunned down. My granddaughter is a women, black, white and a police officer in one of the worst districts in DC. I pray for her safety daily. She has become very discouraged by what has been happening, on all sides… Read more »
Amen to your comments. We must learn to love our neighbor as ourselves. Guns don’t answer the problem
Beautifully put I wish more people understood what being pro life really means Thank you for all you do
You are welcome and I do, too.
I am strongly pro-life and am hurting for the babies lost to the evil of abortion. I am also in support of your comments on the lose of the lives of these police officers. I also am curious about your position on the lost of life by unarmed African American… Read more »
My position is the same. Being pro-life means we work to protect the lives of innocent humans, and we mourn their loss.
2 Chron.7 If my people who are called by My name shall humble themselves,pray,seek my face & turn from there wicked ways, then …..I will heal there land.
I pray & mourn with you,
I’m saddened as well. Violence breeds violence, Jesus warned us so. The way to prevent police brutality (or coerced abortions, for that matter) is not vigilante ‘justice’, but changing hearts and minds. We do that by praying for guidance, and speaking the truth in love. We should encourage the officers… Read more »
Thanks for providing essential information pertaining to my catholic faith.
These officers didn’t deserve to be killed. They were there to ensure peace and keep EVERYONE safe. The violence that occurred was unnecessary, when will the world understand that violence against violence will never solve anything. Prayers and thoughts to everyone affected that includes the black community!
we have forgotten God , that is the reason why in the world there is so much violence
My deepest sympathy to the families who lost a loved one in the Dallas massacre. God in heaven above, I pray that You will give Your peace to these families. Give them understanding of the time we are living in. Help them to forgive and let it go into Your… Read more »
Yes, all people,born, pre-born, all colors of skin, all occupations, are important. We all matter. I am more than a little frustrated that “black lives matter” doesn’t extend to black pre-born babies who are disproportionally targeted by Planned Parenthood. It’s a quiet genocide. I want people to know who Margaret… Read more »
May God Almighty, our maker, Bless every one of you. Since all this begin with the death of does two life my heart was broken. I do not want to point finger to whom is to blame, God will judge everyone according to his justice. We mourn with does families… Read more »
Lord Jesus have mercy on their souls , fast recovery and comforts for those who are wounded . I’ve watched on the news very sad , May the Lord grant peace and safe to all . I ask this through Christ our God . Amen.
One of those officers who died served three tours in Iraq. The others may be vets also. I liked his Facebook page and invited all my Facebook friends to like his page to send heart warming condolences to the family. I hope to do that with each of their names.… Read more »
Well said. Thanks Brian n
I agree wholeheartedly. It’s a tragedy when ANY life is cut down tragically and unnecessarily- the Dallas officers and including the 2 men that were killed in Minnesota and Louisiana. They were all human.
My heart goes out to the families of the Dallas Police Officers who lost their lives as well as the families of the two gentlemeN fronm Baton Rouge and St. Paul. I also pray that this naton would turn their hearts back towards God. If people would turn their hearts… Read more »
You are so right. Thanks for the reminder.
So well said…all lives matter and starting in the womb. No matter what the color of these brave police officers, they rushed toward the crowd that was getting unruly to try to save lives, and I’m sure they were trying to protect as many people as they could (no matter… Read more »
Loren, I think it’s incredibly ignorant to compare criminal murders of Blacks by other Blacks with the problem within many areas of the police force. Are not most murders against Whites carried out by other Whites? BUT, when members of one racial group who are in a position of authority… Read more »
What a horrible thing to happen to our police officers. I pray every day for our troops, policemen, sheriffs, EMT’s and firemen and their families. We have gotten too far away from God. Satan has many followers. We need to get back to God and His Word and His way… Read more »
God have mercy upon these families
Hugs and prayers the families of Dalas victims live in a free America you feel free in the club GOP rights freedoms and guarantees U.S citizens
We are deeply shocked by the horrendous tragedy which has rocked Dallas and join with you in prayer for those whose lives have been lost and for all who are mourning their loved ones . We pray , too, that racism will be blotted out and that as brothers and… Read more »
As well as grieving for the slain (and their dear families), I also grieve for those who took the lives of these strong men, and their families, as well. Lord have mercy, and shed The light of Your Truth and Mercy to all. Thank you Jesus for your sacrifice for… Read more »
Where is Pres Obama’s outcry about the many black babies aborted last Friday. He praises planned parent and its slimmy director and funds multi millions into it, and never a comment that all lives matter, but then lives aren’t lives if you don’t call them that!!!
Pray in agreement with GODS WORD for the families of those who were killed. We should also support them financially. What ever we can do to help and comfort them. I am praying for GODS PEACE and, for ALL their needs to be met. In Jesus name. Amen.
Donations to the families need first to be verified. $29 million was snatched and grabbed from The Sandy Hook families and they’ve had to sue United Way of Southern CT for the money. Most likely, the attorneys will get most of it.
What? can I say!” JUDGEMENT AND CONSEQUENCES mankind even and, especially christian people bring upon ourselves when we don’t live and, focus on GODS WORD and, what HE has to say about HIS PROMISES which has the answer to all the issues that we face in everyday life to deal… Read more »
As an ardent pro lifer I am deeply saddened whenever I hear of anyone dying in a violent act. But this was so shocking to me as these officers were protecting the very people protesting against them. Now just a couple of days later and it is already turning to… Read more »
I am a born Dallasite with a cousin who is a Dallas police officer. He was not one of those shot on Thursday thanks be to God. But his brave friends were. We all are in grief again over the complete disregard for human life by one man and all… Read more »
While I mourn with you, something I hate with a passion is turning tragedy into a faulty political agenda platform. I am referring to what has already begun with the POTUS and the liberal media that seems to be in his back pocket. May God help those of us, like… Read more »
you are so right this all started when GOD WAS TAKEN OUT OF SCHOOLS. THIS IS WHEN THIS COUNTRY SHOULD HAVE PROTESTED .WE HAVE ALLOWED THIS TO GO TO FAR. BUT GOD IS STILL THERE IF ONLY WE WOULD ALL GET DOWN ON BENDED KNEES & ASK HIM TO COME… Read more »
My heart is sad it , seems more and more .
Father in heaven I pray you open our eyes and hearts to you and your love for all.
In His precious Name
Amen
Thank you for making an article honoring our police officers. They put their lives on the line protecting those protesting against them. God bless them.
How can we call ourselves Americans if we can’t come together as a country?
Our hearts are heavy and grieving deeply. We must seek God now all our hearts, minds ,strength. This is the repercussions of a broken down families, fatherless children with no Godly mentor. A nation who threw prayer out of schools and relies on itself.Satan is having a field day. Christ’s… Read more »
Hello, I do not know much about American law forces but what about the two black people who were shot at blank range when the men were pinned down and not attacking the policeman? God made black people in His image as well. I am not taking sides but there… Read more »
Doreen – I’m going to try to address that issue in an upcoming blog. All races are made in His image, so all innocent humans should be protected. Black babies are disproportionately targeted by abortion in America, thus they are certainly being brutalized in the womb, in addition to unfortunate… Read more »
But who is doing this? It seems to me a black? baby probably has a black? mama and whatever for a father. We are all just shades of brown.
First of all, you are even admitting this treasonous plot was to encourage race baiting, and you fall for it hook, line and sinker. Second of all, you admit you can only develop your opinion based on the media. Yet we really can’t trust what media reports because Obama planners… Read more »
Thats right it is horrfic what happened in Dallas Texas five police officers lost their lives because of trying protect the city. We Americans mourned their deaths and prayers goes out to their familes. God be with us all and the .police officers and their families. Cathy Riggs
I am deeply saddened as well by the killings in Dallas. I wonder when it will stop and then I remember it wont stop until Jesus comes back to redeem everyone that belongs to Him. It seems to me that what these killings are saying is that no life matters.… Read more »
Susan – though I didn’t talk about it in the blog, I think the increased violence in our cities and abortion are tied together. When a culture devalues the weakest and most innocent among us (the preborn), everyone else is up for grabs. And violence begets violence. We should not… Read more »
Brian, you’re succinct in your thoughts and you convey our feelings in your expressions. As you aptly remarked, discussion on this sad episode will drift into politics. What bothers me and I have been wondering is the unending spate of violent killings in the “one nation under God”. When will… Read more »
Matthew -I was at a multi-racial, inter-denominational prayer service in Dallas last night that addressed your question in various forms. It was a beautiful picture of the Kingdom of God, with so many people groups represented. Faith in Christ, being willing to listen to groups outside of our own, taking… Read more »
For all this superficial way of living and the violence we are experiencing,I blame the money greedy corrupting politicians we are having all over the world.
Dear Brian, I totally agree with you on this and was also horrified at the merciless killing in Dallas! I was also horrified when I saw the merciless killing of the 2 black men who appeared to be innocent victims of 2 policemen. But God only is the judge!!! I… Read more »
Margaret – I agree. The lives of those victims of brutality are just as valuable as policemen or bystanders.
I am deeply saddened by the shooting of the Police Officers.
This is Evil nothing else.
I pray for God’s Mercy on our People.
Thank you for putting into words how I was thinking and feeling . God will triumph but we must do our part but praying and reaching out to others who are suffering in any way.
Thank you and I agree. “Where sin abounds, there does Grace much more abound” (Rom 5:20) Dear God, Thank You that You are good and compassionate. Please pour out Your Great Grace upon each one hurting. Lord Jesus, Your Kingdom come, Your will be done… Holy Spirit, pour out repentance… Read more »