Peacemaking is not an optional commitment. It is a requirement of our faith. We are called to be peacemakers, not by some movement of the moment, but by our Lord Jesus. – The Challenge of Peace: God’s Promise and Our Response, #333
“We are compelled to work toward a world where reverence for all living beings finds expression in an approach to life free from violence.” – LCWR Assembly 2013
Gun Violence Statistics
In one year on average over 108,000 people in America are shot in murders, assaults, suicides & suicide attempts, unintentional shootings, or by police intervention.
- 32,514 people die from gun violence
- 11,294 people are murdered
- 19,992 people kill themselves
- 561 people are killed unintentionally
- 414 are killed by police intervention
- 254 die but intent is not known
- 75,962 people survive gun injuries:
- 55,009 people are injured in an attack
- 3,791 people survive a suicide attempt
- 16,334 people are shot unintentionally
- 827 people are shot by police intervention
Source: bradycampaign.org