In response to Thursday’s horrific mass murder of Christian students at an Oregon community college, Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson launched a campaign of Americans proclaiming their faith.

The hashtag #IamaChristian is being widely displayed in social media.

Eight students and a professor were shot and killed by a disturbed loner, who specifically targeted Christians, in an Umpqua Community College classroom before police were able to take the shooter down.

President Barack Obama has made two speeches since the Umpqua massacre, and failed to mention that Christians were targeted in either address. This prompted Newsmax TV host Steve Malzberg to ask if he would have failed to mention faith had Muslim students been targeted.

Carson, a retired pediatric neurosurgeon, decided to promote what the president failed to mention. He got the ball rolling with this post on his Facebook page.

Within mere hours, the hashtag took on a life of its own. Here are a few examples:

Carson leads chorus of Christians declaring faith after shooting http://t.co/dGqhgZd6Ds via @MailOnline #IAmAChristian

— Follow Conservatives (@ConservativeFB) October 3, 2015

I believe that I would have chosen to say #IAmAChristian in the face of a crazy man w a gun as did the Oregon Martyrs pic.twitter.com/IR6llGzTiw — Dr. Lynn J Anderson (@andersonDrLJA) October 3, 2015

#Prayer ↓ ?breath ??watchword ❤️comfort ??strength ?honor ↑ of a Christian✞ #UCCShooting #IamAChristian #2A #ccot pic.twitter.com/scFOx06A3f

— ☤Dr Sue♥️✞ #CruzCrew (@SMolloyDVM) October 3, 2015

All Of Our Love To Your Families – You’ll NEVER be forgotten #IAmAChristian @Sir_Max @DMashak @BamaStephen @94Kayl pic.twitter.com/HopeuofsjU — Enthéos (@EntheosShines) October 3, 2015

Dr. Ben Carson speaks our truth. #IAmAChristian. Helen & Seth make good points as we unite against Obama’s misery. pic.twitter.com/uTAC6eJSFO

— Luz Gonzalez (@sfloridastorm) October 3, 2015

FLASHBACK #TimTebow Singing “Our God Is An Awesome God” During NFL Games #IAmAChristian @ChambersLoretta @MelannySan https://t.co/tCiugq0xLk — Enthéos (@EntheosShines) October 3, 2015

“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation…” Romans 1:16 #IamAChristian

— Harold Stockburger (@HaroldStockburg) October 3, 2015

#IAmAChristian Jesus paid it all with His blood!! His cross paved the way. Do you know Him? Now is the time. pic.twitter.com/moCxtbkWF0 — Suzzy (@TNMamato4) October 3, 2015

@ChrisCoon4 Barry is a childish, narcissistic, petty punk and Carson is a giant

— Judge Baylor (@BaylorRangers) October 3, 2015

Sad for their loss. Proud of their stand. Moved by their courage. #IamAChristian #JesusIsLord

— Alexander de Freitas (@deFritos) October 3, 2015

The media often reports that America is turning its back on faith and becoming more of a secular society.

This social media campaign begs to differ.

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