I just received the following email from [email protected]. This is a horrible thing that has happened. Please pray for his family. I can’t help but think what this man had to say to the King of Kings as he explained how he was “helping women” by killing babies.
Associated Press:
WICHITA, Kan. – Late-term abortiontionist, George Tiller, has been shot and killed at his church in Wichita, Kansas. A suspect is now in custody.
His attorney Dan Monnat, says Tiller was shot as he served as an usher during Sunday morning services at Reformation Lutheran Church. Monnat said Tiller’s wife, Jeanne, was in the choir at the time of the shooting.
The clinic run by the 67-year-old doctor has repeatedly been the site of protests for about two decades.
A protester shot Tiller in both arms in 1993, and his clinic was bombed in 1985.
Police spokesman Gordon Bassham said the shooting occurred at 10:03 a.m. He said it is not clear whether one or more suspects were involved. Law enforcement authorities in Wichita have scheduled a 4:00 p.m. (Central) new conference to discuss the case.
The pro-life group Operation Rescue issued a statement denouncing the shooting. “We are shocked at this morning’s disturbing news that Mr. Tiller was gunned down,” said Troy Newman, Operation Rescue’s president. “Operation Rescue has worked for years through peaceful, legal means, and through the proper channels to see him brought to justice. We denounce vigilantism and the cowardly act that took place this morning. We pray for Mr. Tiller’s family that they will find comfort and healing that can only be found in Jesus Christ.”
Tiller has been among the few U.S. physicians performing late-term abortions.
He remained prominent in the news in recent years, in part because of an investigation begun by former Kansas Attorney General Phill Kline, an abortion opponent.
Prosecutors had alleged that Tiller had gotten second opinions from a doctor who was essentially an employee of his, not independent as state law requires, but a jury in March acquitted him of all 19 misdemeanor counts against him.
Abortion opponents also questioned then-Gov. Kathleen Sebelius’ ties to Tiller before the Senate confirmed her this year as U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary. Tiller donated thousands of dollars to Sebelius over the years.
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Sadly it seems that many "Christians" will have to answer that same question regarding their participatory actions either through direct involvement or through their voting of certain candidates and other activities. What I find most puzzeling in this story is that he was killed at church… how do you reconcile such a thing with your faith in such a way that you are comfortable with both. Perhaps this is one of the problems that our post-modern society has created for us… the ability to hold two exclusively opposing viewpoints with not internal contradiction between them. Either way prayer is needed here. Prayer for the involved families on both sides and prayer for the heart of a nation that would choose a path of convenience over conviction… Lord Help us.
Kace
I am praying for his family. I have been disgusted with this man for years, and saddened he was a fellow Kansan, (I was born and raised in KS), but no matter…if we rejoice at the death of him, we can not truly say we’re prolife. I do believe he was a murderer and now is answering to our Savior for the crimes he committed.
I don’t support the person who killed him though and am praying for his family and those in the church who had to witness this awful act.
Like I said on FB, nobody deserves to be murdered even if they murder unborn children 🙁 *sigh*
I wish he had the chance to actually repent and turn away from this cruel act before he left this earth :\
We definitely need to pray for his family.
Left my comments on Deanna’s yesterday. I know you probably been over there to her video but I’m standing with ya in prayer.
We must keep PRAYING on all areas.
Love you girl!
This is a terrible thing my friend. Thank you for the reminder to pray for all involved.
That is terrible! I am disgusted by what he did, but still! And to be murdered in church… my mind is reeling at the thought of it. That is terrible!
I’ll definetly be praying for the family.
This was terrible! It happened in our town. I am praying for the family as they are grieving. Murder is murder no matter if it is unborn or born. 🙁