Contact: Rev. Patrick J. Mahoney, 540-538-4741

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18, 2012 /Standard Newswire/ -- Director of the Washington, D.C based Christian Defense Coalition challenges the church to reach out in love and compassion to the "Adam Lanza's" within their communities.

Below are the comments of Rev. Patrick J. Mahoney, Director of the Christian Defense Coalition:

"The entire nation will spend the next several weeks searching for answers in the Sandy Hook massacre. In my heart, I always look inward first for spiritual guidance and  direction.

"In doing that, I have been obsessed with this singular question. What would have happened if one Christian had reached out in love to Adam Lanza and befriended him?

"All the media reports say, he had NO friends.  He was isolated, rejected, alone, broken and struggling with mental health challenges. He lived in a vacuum with his own personal demons and fears.

"Think of how history might have have looked if the Christian community had passionately followed the teachings of Christ in reaching out to most needy and broken in our society.

"In other words, reaching to people like Adam Lanza.

'Think if there was someone to pray with Adam.  To cry with him.  Someone to make him feel he had dignity and worth and that God loved him.

"The greatest  'firewall' against violence, injustice, and suffering in our society is a vibrant, energized loving church which brings hope and healing to the broken.

"Now is the time for the faith community to purpose in their hearts to reach out with greater passion to the unloved, wounded, rejected and forgotten.  It is time time to embrace the heart of Christ for all those who are lost and alone so we never have to grieve the loss of innocent children again."

For interviews or more information call:
Rev. Patrick J. Mahoney at 540.538.4741