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Living their faith, worshippers at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas, invited an unknown, unkempt (by his own admission he "didn't look nice") man into their synagogue after he asked if it was a night shelter. They gave him comfort — and a cup of tea.
The attacker was welcomed into the congregation as a guest, raising the question of how religious leaders should balance safety with spirituality.
“We are just 2 percent of the U.S. population, but 58 percent of religiously motivated hate crimes are against Jews,” said Michael Masters of the Secure Community Network.
The 44-year-old suspect was killed Saturday night after the three hostages escaped. A fourth hostage was released.
Charlie Cytron-Walker threw a chair at the gunman, and headed for the door