A man assaulted a reverend during a church service in Spokane Cathedral, Washington. The reverend remained calm and peaceful during the attack, suspect suffers from schizophrenia and is now facing criminal charges.
Key Points
Reverend David Gaines was attacked during a church service in Spokane Cathedral by a man with schizophrenia.
Despite the assault, the reverend remained calm and asked for continued prayers for the attacker.
The attacker, Joshua James Sommers, is facing criminal charges for assault.
Pros
The reverend remained peaceful during the attack.
The congregation prayed for the attacker after he was escorted out.
Cons
The reverend was assaulted during a church service.