RELIGIOUS groups and ordinary people from across Glasgow have shared touching tributes with those in New Zealand after 49 people were killed in shootings at two mosques in the city of Christchurch.
People from across the city have woken up to the stunning news this morning, with many in disbelief, taking to social media with messages of support and solidarity and prayers being offered by religious groups.
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As “New Zealand” trends on Twitter in Glasgow, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, Rt Rev Susan Brown, shared a prayer on Facebook.
The #URC National Synod of #Scotland meet this evening and will remember in silence and prayer people in #NewZealand in the aftermath of the #Shootings , and our good friends in the #Muslim Scottish Ahlul Bayt Society @S_A_B_S_ pic.twitter.com/3ilFT2DM5Z
— David Pickering (@URCScotMod) 15 March 2019
She wrote: “Why, Lord? Why attack people at worship? For the selfishness, Arrogance, Hatred that humanity is capable of… We are ashamed, And pray for the courage to live, Respecting, And loving.”
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Wellington Church in the West End wrote on Twitter: “Incredibly sad and shocking news from New Zealand. We keep everyone affected in our prayers and pray that some day people everywhere can worship and live their faith in safety and peace.”
Incredibly sad and shocking news from New Zealand. We keep everyone affected in our prayers and pray that some day people everywhere can worship and live their faith in safety and peace.
— Wellington Church (@Wellington1884) March 15, 2019
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Lanarkshire Mosque added: “From God we come and unto Him we return.
“Prayers and thoughts are with the dead, injured and the families of the victims of the terrorist attack carried out the Christchurch Mosque, New Zealand.
“These monsters attacked worshippers whilst they attended Friday prayers. Over 40 are dead and many injured.
“Terrorism has no religion or race. We stand united irrespective of our race, creed or religion against such evil. They may try to divide us but such barbaric acts only unite us all further.”
This is beyond awful. Innocent people being murdered as they worship is horrific and heartbreaking. My thoughts and solidarity are with New Zealand’s Muslim community and all of its people on this dark day. https://t.co/kxXQh4Ao2e
— Nicola Sturgeon (@NicolaSturgeon) 15 March 2019
Nicola Sturgeon also shared a message alongside other people from across the city who have come together to condemn the attack and offer their love and support to all affected.
What’s wrong with the world? 😢, thoughts with Christchurch New Zealand 🇳🇿🙏🏻💕
— Simon Donnelly (@SimonDonnelly13) 15 March 2019
Just woke up to the awful news of the sickening attacks on two mosques in New Zealand the murderers filmed their disgusting act of evil too horrific to watch! Thoughts with the victims and loved ones it's a sad day.
— matt (@douzpwa) 15 March 2019
This is the saddest morning 💔😓 #newzealand
— Zeinab (@zeytoon17) 15 March 2019
So sad waking up to the terrible news coming out of New Zealand. Just awful meaningless loss of life. Poor people killed just going about their lives. #ChristchurchMosqueAttack
— Alison Tinlin (@MrsPandP) 15 March 2019
Love and solidarity to the Muslim community in New Zealand (and round the globe) today. We all have a responsibility when it comes to taking on Islamophobia and far-right terror.
— Jonathan Rimmer (@rimmerjourno) 15 March 2019
Disgusting attack on the mosques in New Zealand. 😡😡
— Glasgowbhoy1 (@D7M1888) 15 March 2019
Saddened by the horrifick terrorist attacks on mosques in #NewZealand
— Sabir Zazai (@sabir_zazai) 15 March 2019
Mosques, churches, synagogue, Gurdwara or any other faith centres are places where people pray for peace. These places make our streets safe but not the racists and bigots who only breed fear and hatred.
What’s wrong with the world? 😢, thoughts with Christchurch New Zealand 🇳🇿🙏🏻💕
— Simon Donnelly (@SimonDonnelly13) 15 March 2019
So tragic what has happened over in New Zealand. My thoughts are with those who died, those who are injured and their loved ones. What is the world coming to?! 😔
— Charlene ❤🏴 (@CharTorres09) 15 March 2019
I couldn't care less about the shooters, and neither should you. Sending prayers and love to all those affected #Christchurch #NewZealand
— Eva (@itsevangeliaa) 15 March 2019
New Zealand’s police commissioner Mike Bush confirmed the total, while prime minister Jacinda Ardern earlier said at least 20 others had been seriously injured.
New Zealand Police have said that four people – three men and one woman – were in custody in relation to the attacks.
Australia’s prime minister Scott Morrison said one of those arrested was an Australian citizen, and described the suspected attacker as an “extremist right-wing violent terrorist”.
A number of improvised explosive devices found on vehicles after the shootings were defused by police.
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Community answers Messages to New Zealand "If you have a message you'd like to send to victims and families in New Zealand, please type it below. #PeopleMakeGlasgow" We asked for your responses - this is what you sent. What is your response?All our love to New Zealand.
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We stand with our Scottish muslims in condemning all terror attacks! What is your response?We are all Humans
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And Things Like This Will Stop
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