The Rev. Rob Schenck is gathering Christian leaders, churches and gun violence survivors for the second annual Survivor Sunday this month in hopes that believers will take action to bring an end to “senseless” gun violence in America.
Survivor Sunday will take place Oct. 14 as a call to pray for those who have lost a loved one as a result of gun violence. The nationwide annual event will center around restoring broken lives while encouraging the church to play a more active role in finding a solution to ending the gun violence.
Last year’s gathering brought more than 200 pastors, evangelical leaders and churches together, and many more are expected to join Survivor Sunday this year.
Below is a transcribed interview with Schenck, president of The Dietrich Bonhoeffer Institute, where he elaborates on where Christians can find answers concerning God and guns.
Christian Post: America has seen a number of school shootings, church shootings, and senseless violence since you held your first Survivor Sunday. Can you share your thoughts on it all?
Schenck: Every act of violence is reprehensible, and acts of gun violence cause not only…
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