Yes I’m a Christian. But I’m grieving the suicide attack on a Pakistani mosque
By 
Rev Johnnie Moore2023-02-02T09:50:00
The New Testament commands us to “mourn with those who mourn”, says religious freedom advocate Rev Johnnie Moore. That instruction applies to our Muslim friends as much as our Christian friends, he says
If you’re a Christian, you should really take a moment to watch the video of the aftermath of the terrorist attack targeting a mosque in Peshawar, Pakistan a few days ago.
Let it sink in when you do.
The horrific, suicide bombing at the hands of a terrorist killed more than 100 people, injuring hundreds of others. Among those killed were children and the elderly.
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