Thousands across America are mourning the loss of the victims in the horrific Umpqua Community College shooting in Oregon. It has now been widely reported that the shooter asked the victims if they were Christian and anyone who said yes was shot dead. Christian stars took to social media to express their thoughts on the tragedy. See below:

"I lift up my eyes to the hills where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.-L ?#"ŽOregonShooting?"

Natalie Grant:

"Lord, have mercy. Praying for the families of all involved. #prayforUmpqua

Billy Graham Association: 

"Many are hurt, shocked, confused and angry after the tragic ?#"ŽUCCShooting?. Pray for them today-for peace, comfort and for their hearts to not grow cold. Jesus Christ is our only hope in times like this. God is faithful and He'll reach down from heaven to those who call on Him. http://bit.ly/Find_Peace"

Casting Crowns reposted:

"Join us in praying for the Roseburg, OR community! ?#"ŽUCCShooting"?

Jason Gray reposted reflections about the shooting from his friends. This lenghty one was from his friend Ann Voskamp.

"...they say that the gunman, whose name will never be spoken or glorified, that as he reloaded his handgun, he ordered students to stand up & then asked if they were Christians. And as they stood up, he said: "Good -- because you're a Christian, you're going to see God in just about one second." And then he shot & killed them.

There were brave ones who raised their hands. Who got to their feet & were not ashamed & said they loved Christ more than life.
There are a thousand ways today to stand up & say We Believe.
There are a thousand ways today to lay down our lives & show We Believe.
There are a thousand ways today to have no fear, & love large & far beyond ourselves, & take His hand & be counted as one of His.
Because there is only One whose name will be glorified, One name whose name will be above all other names, and at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven & on earth & under the earth, & every tongue declare that Jesus Christ is Lord,
to the glory of God the Father. (Phil.2) ."

Remember to join these stars and Christian leaders in praying for the families of those killed and wounded in Oregon.