1 Peter 2:12-15 [12] Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation. [13] Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme; [14] Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well. [15] For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:
How we as Christians respond to the current events is a testimony to the world around us.
Be sure your light is shining on the right thing. God has not lost control of what is going on. He is well aware and could be using this to soften hearts around you. If you spend your time cowering in fear...what does your God have to offer those that are searching? I'm not saying, "live reckless". What I am saying is to trust God in a visable way so that the lost around you will seek the peace you have.