1. There's lots of focus on insurrectionist faith during the Capitol attack, and rightfully so.
But worth noting OTHER faith expressions that day—like liberal clergy who led a protest vigil next to a BLM sign in DC.
People in Trump gear harassed them.
https://religionnews.com/2021/01/06/as-chaos-hits-capitol-two-forms-of-faith-on-display/
But worth noting OTHER faith expressions that day—like liberal clergy who led a protest vigil next to a BLM sign in DC.
People in Trump gear harassed them.
https://religionnews.com/2021/01/06/as-chaos-hits-capitol-two-forms-of-faith-on-display/
2. Also, as @faithfullymag reported: As Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester and her lawmaker colleagues crouched in the gallery bracing for an attack, the Delaware congresswoman led them in prayer —> https://faithfullymagazine.com/lisa-blunt-rochester-prayer/
3. Meanwhile, the newly-minted chaplain to the House of Representatives, Rear Adm. Margaret Grun Kibben, offered prayers and pastoral care for dismayed lawmakers as they were frantically shuttled away to a secure location. https://religionnews.com/2021/01/09/house-chaplain-siege/
4. Among the senators, Kibben's Senate counterpart — the Rev. Barry Black — led prayers, as did Sen. Tim Scott. https://twitter.com/SenatorTimScott/status/1347189168452104199?s=20