ISIS has claimed responsibility for attacks in Brussels that killed at
least 34 people and wounded about 230 others. Two bombings at the
Brussels airport and one explosion at a subway station caused the
carnage, according to ABC News.
Immediately after the attacks, the world rallied around Belgium in
solidarity and support. Evangelical leaders are now speaking out in
response to the devastating attacks.
Samaritan’s Purse and Billy Graham Evangelistic Association president Franklin Graham said,
“Join me in praying for the victims and families of the Muslim
terrorist attack in Brussels today. Islamists have told us we will see
more of these attacks and we have to take their threats seriously. I
have long supported a temporary halt to immigration, especially for
those coming from Muslim countries, until we have a vetting program that
works and we can know who these people are. If we can't get an accurate
background check, they don't come in. It's as simple as that. What
happened in Belgium, in Paris, and in New York on 9/11 will happen again
inside our borders unless something changes because the current
administration has lowered the standards and our President even refuses
to acknowledge this as Islamic terrorism. Our country is in trouble─we
have a void in leadership. Pray that God will give us a strong leader
for this nation.”
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary president Albert Mohler responded, “Praying for the people of Brussels today after brutal terror attack. May God preserve life.”
Southern Baptist Convention president Ronnie Floyd said,
“The evil destruction of human lives through the #BelgiumAttack is
beyond words. Leaders in the world, lead to bring an end to these
attacks.”
Christian organizations also made public statements in response to the acts of terrorism.
The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association said,
“Our prayers are with Brussels, Belgium today after news of deadly
terrorist attacks. Please pray for the first responders, those wounded
and those who lost loved ones, as well as for justice to be served.”
The organization continued to quote scripture, saying, “‘Blessed be the
God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God
of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be
able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with
which we ourselves are comforted by God.’ (2 Corinthians 1:3-4)”
Family Research Council said, “Our thoughts & prayers are with the victims and their families in Brussels.”
They, too, then quoted scripture, saying, “‘In the world you will have
trouble. But take heart; I have overcome the world.’ John 16:33
#PrayforPeace”
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