“We are particularly pained, as Koreans ourselves, to learn that this incomprehensible, dreadful act of violence was committed by a Korean student. But we sincerely hope also that this tragedy does not generate new prejudice or violence among people, but rather be an occasion for all of us today to reflect anew on the suffering of our neighbors.”
Korean Catholic Bishops
From a letter to Bishop William Skylstad, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (RNS)
“I think my party has to demonstrate that it's not afraid to deal with the faith issue, and has a candidate who the public thinks knows there's something bigger than he or she is and is comfortable with that. We treat it like a third rail within our party.”
Sen. Joseph Biden (D-Del.)
Quoted by the Associated Press (RNS)
“ I want to be loyal to America as a nation, but my loyalty ultimately belongs to Jesus. I respect America and want to serve American interests, but if those interests run contrary to serving Jesus Christ, then in fact I must stand against my nation.”
Tony Campolo
Quoted by the Washington Times (RNS)