Boulder Attack

A 45-year-old Egyptian national has been charged with federal hate crimes and 16 counts of attempted first-degree murder for Sunday’s terror attack in Boulder, CO. 

The man reportedly threw two Molotov cocktails into a pro-Israel demonstration—shouting, “How many children killed?” and “Free Palestine.” According to a police report, he disguised himself as a gardener and had another 18 Molotov cocktails with him but didn’t throw them because he “got scared and had never hurt anyone before.”

The suspect, who overstayed his visa after arriving in 2022, later told the FBI he had planned the attack for a year and would do it again. 

The victims were participating in a weekly demonstration aimed at raising awareness for the 58 hostages still held by Hamas; 12 people were injured, including an 88-year-old Holocaust survivor.

ABOVE ALL, LOVE
Amid violence and division, followers of Christ have an opportunity to show that our ultimate allegiance is to him. Imitating our just and merciful Father, root for justice while retaining love for all parties – the victims and perpetrator – desiring restoration, not revenge.

“The LORD is waiting to show you mercy, and is rising up to show you compassion, for the LORD is a just God. All who wait patiently for him are happy.”
Isaiah 30:18 (CSB) (read full passage)