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Overflow: Worshipers who cannot fit into the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church stand in the street during the service
Moving forward: Services began with the organist playing Amazing Grace followed by What a Friend We Have in Jesus as worshipers filed into the church
Tragedy: Church members place a black cloth on the chair of the Rev. Clementa Pinckney who was killed in Wednesday's massacre
Sadness to joy: A parishioner sings at the Emanuel Church four days after a mass shooting that claimed the lives of its pastor and eight others
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3133350/Charleston-church-reopens-Sunday-service-just-days-horrific-massacre-claimed-lives-nine-people-THOUSANDS-line-worship.html
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I am humbled by the grace and dignity of these fine people.
ladjf
(17,320 posts)I'm not making light of the sympathetic outpouring from many of Charleston's people. I'm trying to point out the immorality
of allowing the rebel flay to still fly with the Gov. and other high state officials doing nothing about it. 50% of legislature my ass.
They haven't even had a vote on it. Nor, are they planning to. That's because the "State's Righters" feel that they have a right to dow whatever in the hell they want, regardless of the issue.
Surya Gayatri
(15,445 posts)ladjf
(17,320 posts)But, to think that while that was happening the Legislature is making no efforts to do the right thing and lower the flag is disgusting
me. Their inactions clearly show who is in charge of the Government of South Carolina and what they stand for.
I don't believe that the Legislature is fairly representing the majority of the people of S.C.
Surya Gayatri
(15,445 posts)too much, and that they are forced to act in order to stop a 'boycott' South Carolina movement.
ladjf
(17,320 posts)citizens of Charleston. nt
Surya Gayatri
(15,445 posts)jwirr
(39,215 posts)The people of this church have been worshipping like this since 1822 with the symbols of hate all around them - yet they prevail. That is the message they have sent every time they worship right in front of the haters. We shall overcome. Even when it looks like the haters are winning - they will not give in.
So very proud of them.
IVoteDFL
(417 posts)I too am humbled. Thanks for posting.
Surya Gayatri
(15,445 posts)bettyellen
(47,209 posts)Surya Gayatri
(15,445 posts)democrank
(11,096 posts).
Surya Gayatri
(15,445 posts)Spitfire of ATJ
(32,723 posts)Surya Gayatri
(15,445 posts)Spitfire of ATJ
(32,723 posts)Surya Gayatri
(15,445 posts)Climatology? Anthropology? Paleontology? Cosmology? Astonomy? Them's fightin' words...
heaven05
(18,124 posts)Spitfire of ATJ
(32,723 posts)"Yew sound lak one o' dem college boys."
JDPriestly
(57,936 posts)Surya Gayatri
(15,445 posts)restorefreedom
(12,655 posts)and it was powerful. i hope the photos and videos go viral
Surya Gayatri
(15,445 posts)restorefreedom
(12,655 posts)everyone should either watch the video or seee the photos.... a truly moving and inspiring event
Surya Gayatri
(15,445 posts)restorefreedom
(12,655 posts)oopps did it again 👏
dgibby
(9,474 posts)The church was hot, too, many people were fanning themselves. I lived in that area for more than 20 years, and I am amazed that anyone could endure those conditions without becoming heat stressed. Charleston is a very special city, and I loved the people there. They always rise to the occasion. I was there for Hugo, and I couldn't have gotten through it without the kindness of others. My heart is breaking over this senseless hateful act that has destroyed so many lives. So sad.
Surya Gayatri
(15,445 posts)I can't last in it without AC. Their perseverance is laudable.
These wonderful people have risen to the occasion and welcomed the world through their tears.
gwheezie
(3,580 posts)I watched the service.
Surya Gayatri
(15,445 posts)gwheezie
(3,580 posts)I'm an atheist but respect the faith of others. I have no reason to attend church for myself but have at the request of my friends so I've participated in rituals of different religions in mourning.
I had the honor to act as nurse to my friends family when her mother died. I was humbled to be asked. My role was to care for the family during the viewing and service. I dressed in the traditional white uniform and had snacks, fans, tissues and water on a hot day in Virginia. I was struck that they knew I was an atheist but embraced my humanity as part of their faith family.
Surya Gayatri
(15,445 posts)Your openness is admirable, gwheezie. Too many atheists, at least here on DU, are confrontative and aggressive.
I'm glad you've had wonderful experiences with people of faith.
heaven05
(18,124 posts)this is what racism in america has brought us all. I left the link's pictures when I saw that Gov. nikki there. What a fucking hypocrite. That photo enrages me to no end. A loving, long suffering people...amazes me and I am trying to tap into some of that love and forgiveness, it is difficult for me, I must admit.
Surya Gayatri
(15,445 posts)But, I have to agree about the sad symbolism of pat downs at the church door.
Wilms
(26,795 posts)IcyPeas
(21,885 posts)I am glad so many turned out for the services. I think this tragedy has touched and shocked a lot of people deeply. We need more love in this world. not hate.
LOVE!!
HPXYZ
(11 posts)I'm not even religious and still found it beautiful.