All articles tagged with #thoughts and prayers
Jonah Goldberg defends the expression of thoughts and prayers after mass shootings, arguing that such gestures are a basic human decency and social solidarity that should not be dismissed or shamed, and that they can serve as a foundation for further action and policy change.
The article discusses the debate over 'thoughts and prayers' in the context of mass shootings, highlighting how Democrats view prayer as insufficient without action, while Republicans like JD Vance frame criticisms of prayer as disrespectful. Polls show many Americans believe in the power of prayer, but also recognize the need for concrete measures to prevent violence. The article emphasizes the nuanced political and cultural dynamics surrounding this issue.
Texas Senator Ted Cruz has faced backlash for offering thoughts and prayers after a shooting at a shopping mall in his state left eight people dead. Critics have called on the Republican to advocate for meaningful gun control rather than repeatedly invoking prayer after mass shootings. Cruz has received over $442,000 from organizations that support keeping guns accessible. Texas Governor Greg Abbott also sought to redirect the conversation to mental health, despite a Fox News poll revealing that 80% of participants supported gun control measures.
The chaplain who leads prayers in the US Senate, Barry C Black, has said that "thoughts and prayers" are not enough after the Nashville shooting at a church school. While Democrats have urged meaningful gun control reform, many Republicans have offered thoughts and prayers instead. Black has called for problem-solving and urged lawmakers to battle the demonic forces that seek to engulf the country.
Senate chaplain, retired Rear Adm. Barry C. Black, delivered a rare and pointed plea for lawmakers to take action after a shooter killed six people at a private Christian school in Nashville. Black called for lawmakers to move beyond thoughts and prayers and reminded them of the words of Edmund Burke: “All that is necessary for evil to triumph is for good people to do nothing.” While House Majority Leader Steve Scalise dismissed talk of gun legislation, House Democrats renewed their calls for “meaningful gun safety legislation.”