Thoughts and prayers
English language phrase used when offering condolences
The saying "thoughts and prayers" is often used by politicians and celebrities in the United States as a condolence after a tragic event, such as a deadly natural disaster or mass shooting.[1]
The phrase has been controversial for its repeated use in terms of gun violence, mass shootings or terrorism.[2][3][4][5][6] Critics say that "thoughts and prayers" are said instead for action such as gun control or counter-terrorism.[7]
References
change- ↑ Scribner, Herb (21 September 2017). "Celebrities share thoughts and prayers for Mexico and Puerto Rico victims". Deseret News. Archived from the original on 31 March 2019. Retrieved 3 October 2017.
- ↑ "Mark Kelly: 'Thoughts and prayers' from politicians 'aren't going to stop the next shooting'". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
- ↑ Carter, Brandon (2 October 2017). "Dem rips colleagues for offering 'thoughts and prayers': 'Your cowardice to act cannot be whitewashed'". TheHill. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
- ↑ Telnaes, Ann (2 October 2017). "Opinion | Thoughts and prayers, again". The Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
- ↑ Martinelli, Marissa (2 October 2017). "BoJack Horseman's Mass Shooting Episode Reminds Us That "Thoughts and Prayers" Won't Stop Gun Violence". Slate. ISSN 1091-2339. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
- ↑ Murray, Douglas (23 March 2017). "Pray for London, for Antwerp, for Nice: this is Europe's new normal". The Spectator. Archived from the original on 3 April 2019. Retrieved 5 November 2017.
- ↑ Bort, Ryan (2 October 2017). "Thoughts and prayers and not much more: Politicians react to Las Vegas shooting". Newsweek. Retrieved 3 October 2017.
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