Letter to the Editor: We Need Action Not Thoughts and Prayers

Letter to the editor: We need action not thoughts and prayers

In light of the Minnesota school shooting tragedy, I can't help but feel scared. It feels like we've reached a point where the question is no longer "if" a tragedy will happen, but "when."

Minneapolis mayor calls for action beyond thoughts and prayers after school shooting

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'Tennessee Three' Dem calls prayers for trans shooting victims 'a form of idolatry' · American Wire News

Democrats continue to insult Americans offering “thoughts and prayers” in the wake of last week’s tragic Minneapolis Catholic school shooting. Tennessee State Rep. Justin Jones ranted about the “theological malpractice” during an appearance with MSNBC host Ali Velshi on Saturday, accusing those who are praying of committing a form of“idolatry.” “There are people who play video games all over the world, and nobody has the problem the way we have …

Justin Jones, Thoughts and Prayers Are 'Malpractice' - American Faith

On Saturday’s episode of MSNBC’s Velshi, Tennessee State Representative Justin Jones condemned the common response of offering “thoughts and prayers” after mass shootings, calling it “a form of theological malpractice.” A former minister, Jones argued that prayer without legislative action is morally irresponsible when lawmakers have the power to prevent violence. “I was a minister, and that is a form of theological malpractice when you pray for…