During #CharlestonShooting suspect Dylann Storm Roof‘s first court hearing this afternoon, something amazing happened:
#CharlestonShooting victims families permitted to give victim impact statements. They offer forgiveness. pic.twitter.com/oofr8qRFTP
— • michelle • (@Meeeech_L) June 19, 2015
Remarkable moments as #CharlestonShooting victim's survivors espouse prayer and forgiveness at suspect's first court appearance.
— Rick Folbaum (@RickFolbaum) June 19, 2015
"We have no room for hate so we have to forgive." -Family of victim speaking to suspect Dylann Roof #CharlestonShooting
— Anne McCloy (@AnneMcCloyNews) June 19, 2015
Family members of the victims are speaking at the hearing. So far every one has told Dylann Roof they forgive him. Wow.
— Tom Elliott (@tomselliott) June 19, 2015
Daughter of one of the victims to Roof in the bond hearing. Weeping"I forgive you.You hurt me,you hurt a lot of people,but God forgives you"
— Chris Hayes (@chrislhayes) June 19, 2015
UNBELIEVABLE: the love & forgiveness members of Charleston victims families showed thru their anger when speaking to suspected killer now.
— Lisa Desjardins (@LisaDNews) June 19, 2015
The #CharlestonShooting victims families are amazing beyond words. Offer #DylannRoof forgiveness, say hate won't win pic.twitter.com/9RfEL49iry
— ed lavandera (@edlavaCNN) June 19, 2015
I am a non-Christian, and I must say: This is a remarkable advertisement for Christianity. https://t.co/rmMgD5S013
— Charles C. W. Cooke (@charlescwcooke) June 19, 2015
We can’t even begin to imagine the pain these families are feeling. Would we be capable of forgiving someone for something so horrible? Would you?
these victims' families are a lot nicer than I would be….I admire these families.
— Greta Van Susteren (@greta) June 19, 2015
https://twitter.com/NathanWurtzel/status/611965297944170496
The victim's families are way better than me.
— Mia Farrow (@MiaFarrow) June 19, 2015
My hats are off to the SC victims families, in this circumstance, forgiveness would a virtue I'd be sorely lacking in.
— C. Cathcart Speaks (@ccathcartspeaks) June 19, 2015
https://twitter.com/aprilfe/status/611966768211472384
I could never commend a victim's family enough for having the strength to choose forgiveness. It could never be me.
— Freshy-Marie, Esq. (@Freshtine_) June 19, 2015
Those bereaved families have so much more forgiveness for that racist killer than I do. I'm awed.
— Stephanie Lucianovic she/her ⛈️ (@grubreport) June 19, 2015
these victims' fams are much greater ppl than me.the fact that they can coherently speak right now,let alone talk abt forgiveness, beyond me
— Jennifer Cohen (@jenlcohen) June 19, 2015
https://twitter.com/CalebHowe/status/611966918593941504
Families of victims show the power of Christ is love & forgiveness. My heart breaks for these families. I doubt I could be as forgiving.
— Rudy (@USAfree123) June 19, 2015
It’s truly incredible.
The grace & love in the words of the victim's families toward the shooter were unbelievably humbling & kind. Wow. #CharlestonShooting
— Kelly Clinger (@kellyclinger) June 19, 2015
Powerfully moving statements from the families of the victims of the #CharlestonShooting. Forgiveness and faith are their theme.
— Fredo N. Twittur (@fredontwittur) June 19, 2015
@tamronhall amazing the forgiveness they have.
— Sarah (@sldmcc) June 19, 2015
https://twitter.com/mattyjsoldier/status/611967078673817600
The families of the #CharlestonShooting victims proclaim forgiveness in their anguish. Such courage. I have no words.
— Lana Veenker (@lanaveenker) June 19, 2015
Man. They are so strong. The ability to have compassion and forgiveness in the close proximity of evil is just….wow
— Questlove from @SongsThatShook Oct 13th @AMC_tv (@questlove) June 19, 2015
https://twitter.com/Taylor__DC/status/611963696248565760
I was raised a Christian and what was just on display was the core of what I still love about the faith & am thankful for being raised in it
— Chris Hayes (@chrislhayes) June 19, 2015
The display of love forgiveness & compassion & strength of character by the families was incredible ! Love over hate. Amen
— Coach John Brady (@JohnBrady_Coach) June 19, 2015
https://twitter.com/Melj0606/status/611966830027128832
https://twitter.com/BecketAdams/status/611966571993403392
The grace & forgiveness displayed by the #CharlestonShooting victims' families is profoundly beautiful.
— Paul J Goldsmith (@PaulJGoldsmith) June 19, 2015
The fact that members of the victims families have the strength to stand and offer forgiveness is an incredibly powerful statement.
— Alysa Jade (@alysajade) June 19, 2015
Not enough can be said about the family members of the victims. That was nothing but Grace in the bond hearing..
— Ava Jones (@awjones14) June 19, 2015
I want to weep. Only true believers can exude forgiveness on that level!!!!!!! #leadingbyexample https://t.co/khtSt9LeV3
— Tessa Spencer (@tspencertv) June 19, 2015
I'm humbled by these family members' courage. Forgiveness so quickly is unbelievable to me. They are amazing people.
— Richard Grenell (@RichardGrenell) June 19, 2015
I am absolutely numb hearing the forgiveness family members extended to Dylann Roof during his arraignment. God bless them!
— Daniel Cole (@PhoebesLaw) June 19, 2015
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with additional tweets and video.
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