'Malicious nonsense’: David Frum gets blowback to questions about prayer in wake of 'gun massacre'

Posted at 9:11 am on June 19, 2015 by Doug P.

David Frum, senior editor of The Atlantic, asked these questions about praying for the victims of the #CharlestonShooting:

When we “pray for” the victims of a gun massacre, what should the prayer say? “Forgive us Lord for letting this happen again & again”?
— David Frum (@davidfrum) June 19, 2015

“Gun massacre”?

What's a "gun massacre" David? Is it better or worse than a knife massacre, a bomb massacre, or a plane massacre? https://t.co/MzyPiU9SwL
— neontaster (@neontaster) June 19, 2015

Frum received a lot of reaction to questions that were obviously rhetorical in nature:

Perhaps we should all pray for @davidfrum to stop tweeting malicious nonsense. https://t.co/Gpmbta31Vo
— Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) June 19, 2015

Arrogance coupled with ignorance. Always a good combination. https://t.co/A0wd54EzAE
— Matt @BronxDec (@BronxDEC) June 19, 2015

@davidfrum @67sound uh.. "Please be with their loved ones in this time of need." Pretty damn simple.
— Hathan Norton (@HathanNorton) June 19, 2015

@davidfrum @ron_fournier This silly platitude presupposes control. An illusion.
— BücketHeâd (@BuucketHe4d) June 19, 2015

"From the ass-hattery of Frum, oh lord deliver us.." https://t.co/Fo50VhhwlU
— Dylan Gwinn (@themightygwinn) June 19, 2015

@davidfrum We need to make illegal use of guns more illegallier…or something.
— GoldAndPurp (@GoldAndPurp) June 19, 2015

1. Pray for comfort for grieving friends and families. 2. Pray they never see your moronic, insensitive tweet. https://t.co/eaA45LLetO
— Michael Frisbie (@PastorFrisbie) June 19, 2015

We should pray the Wizard gives you a heart. https://t.co/sNoP2k0cpY
— Savannah O'Racial (@thesavvy) June 19, 2015

hahaha. you should pray to get over yourself. https://t.co/lNubvlgofG
— John Nolte (@NolteNC) June 19, 2015

Or maybe don't assume God shares your politics and just pray for the souls and loved ones of all involved? https://t.co/K3WwO8SSpc
— Senator Blutarsky (@USSenBlutarsky) June 19, 2015

@davidfrum @ron_fournier Just what would have prevented this shooting? The father may have broken an existing law."We" don't let it happen.
— Mike (@sinkspur) June 19, 2015

@davidfrum How about "Don't let the acts of a deranged killer convince us to abandon our rights."
— Lynchburg's Morning (@brianandmari) June 19, 2015

Some of us should pray for the courage to take up arms & defend those we supposedly love. https://t.co/gcCrJkES8d
— Randy Windborne (@PrimoRomanus) June 19, 2015

weird no #gunsense talk after cartoon shooters or Ft Hood massacre…hmm…all for it, but this was racism & hate. https://t.co/3p3rQIHKbT
— WizzyProbs (@WizzyProbs) June 19, 2015

How about "Please, God, tell @davidfrum to shut the fuck up?" https://t.co/rvvC62aQIu
— Mr. X (@GlomarResponder) June 19, 2015

@davidfrum Why are you responsible for the acts of a deranged man?
— Jean Tuttle (@waffle721) June 19, 2015

@davidfrum Let me guess, Frum? You're the gun grabbing type?
— نJoshua and Marcie ن (@family4christ) June 19, 2015

@davidfrum Pray for their comfort in a time of grief. We are also called by Christ to pray for the killer. His soul needs mercy.
— Meredith (@Mermaz) June 19, 2015

@davidfrum @allahpundit Try: "Forgive us Lord for refusing to address the mentally ill in society & allowing them to commit horrible acts."
— FREE-Man (@BotchedLobotomy) June 19, 2015

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