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There were many statements of sympathy from religious organizations in response to the June 17 shooting at historic Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston. Follow the links below to read what they had to say.<\/p>\n

National Council of Churches<\/a><\/p>\n

World Council of Churches
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Muslim Advocates Response<\/a><\/p>\n

The Sikh Coalition
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New York Board of Rabbis
\n<\/a>
\nWashington National Cathedral<\/a><\/p>\n

American Baptist Churches USA<\/a><\/p>\n

Faiths United Against Gun Violence<\/a><\/p>\n

Presbyterian Church USA<\/a><\/p>\n

World Methodist Council<\/a><\/p>\n

Interfaith Center of New York<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Read statements from religious organizations in response to the June 17 shooting at historic Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina. 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