The mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Wednesday has triggered a renewed fight over responses to mass shootings. Many on the Left have long criticized offering “thoughts and prayers” in response to tragedies as a shallow expression that distracts from implementing concrete solutions, such as gun control. Many on the Right […]
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The mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Wednesday has triggered a renewed fight over responses to mass shootings.
Many on the Left have long criticized offering “thoughts and prayers” in response to tragedies as a shallow expression that distracts from implementing concrete solutions, such as gun control. Many on the Right have bashed the Left for its perceived insensitivity to religious beliefs, and counter that offering prayers is a kind and impactful way to provide comfort and express solidarity. The debate was first sparked after the Sandy Hook shooting in 2011, and has arisen after nearly every mass shooting since.
