Shortly after the tragic wave of bombings that hit Sri Lanka churches on Easter Sunday resulting in the deaths of over 300 people, numerous American politicians and other public figures took to Twitter to send their regards. Interestingly enough, instead of referring to the victims, their families and other attendees as Christians, they called them “Easter worshippers.” From the former president: Easter worshippers The attacks on tourists and Easter worshippers in Sri Lanka are an attack on humanity. On a day devoted to love, redemption, and renewal, we pray for the victims and stand with the people of Sri Lanka. – Barack Obama (@BarackObama) April 21, 2019 Hillary Clinton: Easter worshippers On this holy weekend for many faiths, we must stand united against hatred and violence. I’m praying for everyone affected by today’s horrific attacks on Easter worshippers and travelers in Sri Lanka. – Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) April 21, 2019 2020 Democratic presidential contender Julian Castro: Easter worshippers On a day of redemption and hope, the evil of these attacks on Easter worshippers and tourists in Sri Lanka is deeply saddening. My prayers today are with the dead and injured, and their families. May we find grace. – Juliu00e1n Castro (@JulianCastro) April 21, 2019 More: Such a horrific terror attack on Easter worshippers and tourists in Sri Lanka. My thoughts are with the victims of today”s attack. We must stand united against hate and violence. – Rep. Dan Kildee (@RepDanKildee) April 21, 2019 I am deeply saddened over the horrific acts of violence against Easter worshippers and tourists in Sri Lanka. I send my deepest condolences to the victims and their families. We stand united with the people of Sri Lanka. – Ami Bera, M.D. (@RepBera) April 21, 2019 Heartbreaking to learn about the attacks on tourists and Easter worshippers in Sri Lanka. Colorado stands with the people of Sri Lanka during this very tragic day and we grieve for those affected by these acts of violence. – Jared Polis (@GovofCO) April 21, 2019 The horrific attacks on Easter worshippers in Sri Lanka are heartbreaking. It fills me with sadness that an act of such hatred and violence took the lives of so many on the holiest of days. We have work to do so that every person, wherever they live, may worship in peace. – Greg Stanton (@gregstantonaz) April 21, 2019 – Mayor Brian Bowman (@Mayor_Bowman) April 21, 2019 Easter worshippers? When did that ever become a thing? Did these folks get some kind of memo telling them to call the victims who were tragically murdered in the horrible Sri Lanka terrorist attacks “Easter worshippers” instead of Christians? In contrast, compare Obama and Clinton”s reactions to the New Zealand mosque attacks; pay close attention to the wording they used: Muslim community Michelle and I send our condolences to the people of New Zealand. We grieve with you and the Muslim community. All of us must stand against hatred in all its forms. – Barack Obama (@BarackObama) March 15, 2019 Muslim community My heart breaks for New Zealand & the global Muslim community. We must continue to fight the perpetuation and normalization of Islamophobia and racism in all its forms. White supremacist terrorists must be condemned by leaders everywhere. Their murderous hatred must be stopped. – Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) March 15, 2019 Side-by-side comparison: If you don”t think there”s a coordinated attack happening on Christianity, then you seriously need to wake up: 11 CHRISTIANS KILLED EVERY DAY FOR THEIR DECISION TO FOLLOW JESUS aggregated an article AP Easter worshippers 462 views 4,312,185 views