#PrayForAmerica: Twitter reacts to a week of violence
After a week marked by shocking violence -- the sniper attack that killed five Dallas police officers Thursday night, and the videotaped shooting deaths of two black men in Louisiana and Minnesota -- people are taking to social media to express their sorrow and call for peace.
#PrayForAmerica has been trending, and it seems to be a statement that everyone can agree on.
Below are some moments that have been resonating on Twitter. Some are uplifting, some are sobering, but all reflect people's wish for a more just and peaceful world.
Some are accompanying it with a call for change.
Americans need more than a prayer, they need to change. #PrayForAmerica
-- Bywer (@Bywer7) July 8, 2016
Hate will not win. I refuse to let it. #NoRoomForHate #PrayForAmerica
-- Monica Haynes (@thetalkdiva) July 8, 2016
Some are reflecting on quotes from past peacemakers.
Just Thought I'd drop this on The TL #PrayForAmerica 🇺🇸🙏 pic.twitter.com/itkAd4kcgv
— THE Bryan Johnson (@_KingJohnson24) July 8, 2016
My heart hurts.
— Kelly Russell (@kellarussell) July 8, 2016
When will we stop the violence? When will all this anger and hatred end? #PrayForAmerica ❤️🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/2TluZyXVvw
While others are simply expressing their sadness and hopes for a better future.
When your Grandpa says "This is the worst I've seen America in my lifetime," Something needs to change. #prayforamerica
— Jonathan Temenak (@JonathanTemenak) July 8, 2016
Heart breaking waking up to another tragedy. How bad do things have to get before things start changing #PrayForDallas #PrayForAmerica
— Yesi Portillo (@portillo_yesi) July 8, 2016
What. Is. Happening. Just pray for the world, it needs it more than ever. It so so very sad. Spread love and be happy yall! #PrayForAmerica
— Sara Summitt (@SillySaraS) July 8, 2016
I don't wanna die over a routine traffic stop but these cops didn't deserve this whatsoever...my heart hurts for this world #PrayForAmerica
-- Amanda Evans (@amandainfinity) July 8, 2016