Charleston, South Carolina — A decade has passed since a white supremacist attacked a Bible study at Mother Emanuel AME Church, claiming nine lives and shattering the tranquility of the historic Black congregation. Among the victims was Rev. Clementa Pinckney, whose daughter, Eliana Pinckney, has since emerged as a voice of resilience and hope. Eliana, … Read more
Charleston, South Carolina — In an extraordinary display of clemency that tugged at the heartstrings of many across the nation, several survivors and family members of the victims of the Emanuel AME Church shooting have chosen a path of forgiveness toward Dylann Roof, the white supremacist who carried out the massacre, which claimed nine lives … Read more
El Paso, Texas — In a poignant display of grief and forgiveness, two relatives of the victims of the 2019 mass shooting at a Walmart in El Paso, where 23 people were brutally murdered, embraced the convicted gunman during courtroom proceedings. This case, declared a hate crime by authorities, starkly highlighted the ethnic tensions that … Read more
As violent incidents at churches increase across the United-States, more congregants find themselves in “warrior training” sessions before attending weekly services. In 2014, Kris Moloney, a veteran with law enforcement background, established Sheepdog Church Security to provide specialized training for volunteer security teams at houses of worship, blending faith with rigorous safety protocols. Moloney, motivated … Read more
Amid an alarming rise in violent incidents at places of worship across the United States, churchgoers are taking unprecedented steps to ensure their safety. Many are now arming themselves and participating in specialized ‘warrior training’ programs before attending weekly services. This surge in security measures comes as religious communities grapple with how to maintain their … Read more
Los Angeles, California – Tensions escalated at the University of California, Los Angeles, as protests unfolded over the weekend and into Monday. Faculty members protested outside an A-list gala at the Hammer Museum on Saturday night. On Monday, several dozen students were detained as investigations continued regarding the mob attack on the pro-Palestine encampment the … Read more