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Tulsa Reacts to Death of Terence Crutcher in the Best Way: A Peaceful Vigil of His Life

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By Stephanie Parker
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September 22, 2016

The nation continues to showcase a range of emotions including rage and sorrow in response to the death of 40-year-old Terence Crutcher in Tulsa, Oklahoma. A senior pastor at the First Baptist Church of North Tulsa and friend of the family, Anthony Scott spoke with Faithwire and brought attention to the importance of trusting in Christ during dark times.

Scott said, “obviously people of faith and Christians, even in the midst of less than ideal circumstances, our faith teaches us to always trust in Christ, to think positively and even to respond in situations…obviously in the way Christ did.”

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“Some people in the community may not be people of faith or may be distant from the church, that again comes our responsibility to be light in the midst of the darkness and the salt of the earth. ”

It is important to keep in mind that people are emotionally struggling because of the incident and possibly having a crisis of faith, Scott explained, while also emphasizing that, “in our struggling, the first thing we do is pray.”

At least 1,000 Tulsa residents and community leaders packed the rooms, hallways and sanctuary of Metropolitan Baptist Church Wednesday evening for a powerful interfaith vigil in honor of Terence Crutcher, a Tulsan shot dead by police Friday, Sept. 16, after his car stalled on a city street. (Photo and description credit: Molly Bullock)

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(photo credit: Molly Bullock)

To honor the fallen man, Tulsans shared handwritten expressions of hope, prayer, rage and grief over police violence against black citizens. (description: Molly Bullock)

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(photo credit: Molly Bullock)

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(photo credit: Molly Bullock)

Earlier this week, a one-on-one interview with Rev. Joey Crutcher, Terence’s father was done by Faitherwire.

Check it out for more information on the families faith and coping with their loss.

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