D. James Kennedy Statement on Terri Schiavo’s Death

"As Christians, we cannot run from these kinds of life and death battles."

March 31, 2005

The following statement was released Thursday night by Dr. D. James Kennedy's Center for Reclaiming America. It perfectly summarizes my position and the position of many other believers. However wretched, however tragic Terri's death, it is representative of countless virtually identical cases every year. We must make certain our laws are changed, our courts are reformed, and that Terri did not die in vain. — RDM

At 9:55 a.m., Terri Schindler Schiavo passed away--fourteen days after her court-ordered starvation and dehydration began.

This human tragedy touched millions of Americans, and with Terri's passing, many are upset and angered by the failure of our government to defend Terri's inalienable right to life.

+ + A Call to Pray for the Schindlers

Now is not the time to attack and point fingers of blame. Instead, we are calling all Christians to prayerfully rally around this amazing family.

For fifteen years their love and desire to protect Terri has never wavered. Throughou…