Terrorism Attack in the USA

Revised version of a speech and message of condolence to the People of
America.

Terrorism Attack in the USA

Seech by Rev. Dr. KRJ Meshoe MP President of the African Christian
Democratic Party

13th September 2001

All decent human beings with morals and a conscience around the world
have been touched, saddened and even angered by the barbaric,
devastating and co-ordinated terrorist attacks on the nerve centres of
American defence and finance.

What was done to the World Trade Centre in New York and the Pentagon in
Washington D.C. is a sad reminder that none of us is immune or can be
insulated against terrorist attacks. That is why all peace-loving
people of the world must denounce, reject and condemn terrorism,
especially in the form of suicide attacks. Those who harbour, sponsor
and flirt with international terrorists must be hunted down, isolated
and dealt with most severely.

To the American people, we say we love you, grieve with you and share
your pain. We express our heartfelt sympathies and condolences,
especially to the many thousands who have lost their loved ones. Our
prayers are also with the injured and their families and we wish them
all a speedy recovery.

Your fellow Christians in the African Christian Democratic Party want to
encourage you to be strong and not to doubt the love of Christ during
this painful period of your history. The Apostle Paul once asked the
Roman Christians a very pertinent question when he said, "who shall
separate us from the love of God? Shall tribulation or distress, or
persecution or peril or sword or even terrorism?" He later answered his
own question by saying, "no, in all these experiences, (painful as they
may be), we are more than conquerors through Him that loved us.

Friends, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Don't
give up, for all is not lost. Pick up all the broken pieces with
dignity and resolve, and rebuild your great country. We know you can do
it. May this sad unprecedented experience bring you closer to God in
whom you trust. May God bless you and keep you, our American friends.

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For more information please call Rev K Meshoe at (021) 4033521 or ACDP
Media Liaison Liza Lambert at 082 4781037