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    Neil deGrasse Tyson‏Verified account @neiltyson Feb 16

    Evidence collected over many years, obtained from many locations, indicates that the power of Prayer is insufficient to stop bullets from killing school children.

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      2. Contrivurse  ⚡️‏ @KonaKrypt Feb 16
        Replying to @neiltyson

        This is a really scummy argument. A religious person saying that they're sending prayers is a sign of showing empathy. No religious person claims that their prayers will make atrocities like this not happen.

        445 replies 313 retweets 5,258 likes
      3. AndrogynousPyroTiger‏ @ThePyroTiger Feb 16
        Replying to @KonaKrypt @neiltyson

        The problem is some ppl ARE claiming that's what their prayers are doing. It makes ppl feel as if they're claiming enough prayer THIS week will prevent another shooting next week. Everyone appreciates the empathy, but such claims are what brought on this argument. For example:pic.twitter.com/sfdanJ3m2k

        77 replies 67 retweets 1,982 likes
      4. AndrogynousPyroTiger‏ @ThePyroTiger Feb 16
        Replying to @ThePyroTiger @neiltyson

        & I'm not trying to argue w/ you. I personally appreciate ur comment bc it makes sense. Prayer isn't for wishing away problems, it's for sending out hope/love/empathy. & to reinforce ur faith w/ God & open up to Him & strengthen urself thru Him. At least from what I've heard.

        32 replies 28 retweets 762 likes
      5. Contrivurse  ⚡️‏ @KonaKrypt Feb 16
        Replying to @ThePyroTiger @neiltyson

        I understand your point, but i doubt that most religious people believe their prayers actually stops these things from happening. You seem like a very level-headed person

        58 replies 10 retweets 514 likes
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      2. Vote Blue November 6 💪 🌸‏ @Brasilmagic Feb 20
        Replying to @neiltyson

        Prayer is talking to oneself. There are no gods. It might make you feel better, but it has no practical use.

        11 replies 7 retweets 70 likes
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      4. J.G. Urena‏ @JuanGiovanniNY Mar 20
        Replying to @sp00x @Brasilmagic and

        well said. it's not that prayers don't work. the self therapy part is understood to bring comfort and tranquility to the doer, but no desired effect on others prayed to. so guns and prayers don't mix. policy and actions do.

        0 replies 0 retweets 12 likes
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      2. FRITZ‏ @fritztheyodeler Feb 21
        Replying to @neiltyson @aantonop

        Why you gotta do that, man?

        1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
      3. Andreas M. Antonopoulos‏Verified account @aantonop Feb 21
        Replying to @fritztheyodeler @neiltyson

        Why? Because superstition substitutes rational thinking in policy making to deadly results.

        7 replies 3 retweets 47 likes
      4. Dennis‏ @dennissayss Feb 21
        Replying to @aantonop @fritztheyodeler @neiltyson

        Separation of church and state doesn't seem to be a thing for the GOP.

        2 replies 1 retweet 10 likes
      5. Andreas M. Antonopoulos‏Verified account @aantonop Feb 21
        Replying to @dennissayss @fritztheyodeler @neiltyson

        Don't be fooled, it's not a thing for either party. They'll say whatever works, then switch completely when the other party is in charge.

        2 replies 1 retweet 11 likes
      6. Dennis‏ @dennissayss Feb 21
        Replying to @aantonop @fritztheyodeler @neiltyson

        You're right. Your videos actually got me into crypto btw so thanks for that!

        0 replies 0 retweets 1 like
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      2. Henotic Hunter‏ @numerounoHP Feb 16
        Replying to @neiltyson

        God gonna sort you out but you're too much for me to resist. The power in my prayer has stopped far more awful events from occurring. You don't know what God has prevented by intervening with chaotic people's free will. I'm praying for you to accept Jesus sacrifice

        58 replies 2 retweets 51 likes
      3. Red‏ @Red_Insanity_6 Feb 16
        Replying to @numerounoHP @neiltyson

        I'm praying for you understand that not everyone has to believe in a religon.

        1 reply 0 retweets 16 likes
      4. Henotic Hunter‏ @numerounoHP Feb 16
        Replying to @Red_Insanity_6 @neiltyson

        I'm praying for you to understand that no matter your view on it, it's real and will be shown to you undoubtedly, if you ask God with a humble and open heart. Please seek the truth and not what you've been taught to discredit. I love you. God bless you

        4 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
      5. Fedja‏ @fedjah Oct 9
        Replying to @numerounoHP @Red_Insanity_6 @neiltyson

        Numerouno should read what his deity supposedly says about pride

        0 replies 0 retweets 10 likes
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