Diocese Asks Bells Be Rung to Include Mother and Shooter, What's Your Take?
Governor Chafee asked bells be rung 26 times today in honor of the victims of Sandy Hook, the Diocese ask they ring 28 times, to include the mother and the shooter in our prayers.
To honor the memory of the 26 victims who lost their lives in the shootings, Governor Lincoln Chafee has called for a statewide moment of silence at 9:30 a.m. on Friday and has asked that buildings, which have the ability, ring bells 26 times during that moment in honor the victims. The Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island recommends churches ring the bells 28 times, which would include a ring for both the shooter and his mother. "We think praying for all souls best reflects Christ’s message of forgiveness and love for all, and that we should especially pray for those souls who may need our prayers the most," said Ruth Meteer, Communications Director for the Diocese. Patch reader Lisa De Chambeau said a ring should be included for his …
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quiselia
10:06 pm on Sunday, December 23, 2012
Hhhmmmnnn.........I had to think about this question. My God is a forgiving God so I guess I would have to forgive as well and ring the bell for all, however it wouldn't be just 28 tolls of the bell but millions because millions of people were, are, and will always be affected by this tradegy. Some may have survived the deadly bullets, some are surviving the cruel aftermath, some have died in … more ›