For Christian rocker John Cooper, the events of the past few days in Kenosha, Wis., have been personal, even scary.
That’s because Cooper – the frontman for the Grammy-nominated band Skillet – lives in downtown Kenosha with his family, just five or so blocks from the violent protests that have caused an estimated $30 million in damage. The protests started after the police shooting of a black man, Jacob Blake.
Cooper says he’s praying for racial justice, although he’s ready to defend his home.
“I should be out playing concerts, rocking the free world and instead I’m hunkered down, praying for the very people that I might have to hurt that night and that’s something that Americans shouldn’t have to deal with,” Cooper told Fox and Friends Saturday. He said the arrival of the National Guard has led to calmer nights. “I don’t want to hurt anybody. I’m praying for safety. I’m praying for them – praying for their souls. I’m praying for racial justice. I want all those things but you can’t come and threaten people’s family in America.”
Cooper also is pointing his community to Christ. He took part in a diverse prayer meeting of local Christians, asking God for healing, justice and peace.
“We had an amazing prayer meeting – 14 pastors, black, white, red brown, everyone came together because we believe there is one hope, and it’s not a president,” Cooper…
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