Vice President Mike Pence visited Texas today, and during an appearance with Gov. Abbott, a “Day of Prayer” was declared:
With @VP looking on, Texas @GovAbbott signs proclamation designating Sunday as a "day of prayer in Texas." pic.twitter.com/wQnlAHrrSZ
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) August 31, 2017
.@GovAbbott Announces Day Of Prayer In Texas After #HurricaneHarvey. pic.twitter.com/aQuLw7GWxa
— Fox News (@FoxNews) August 31, 2017
.@GregAbbott_TX: "I am declaring this Sunday, September 3rd, a day of prayer in Texas." #Harvey pic.twitter.com/SehXKCgAP3
— Fox News (@FoxNews) August 31, 2017
Many supported the declaration:
Thank you @govAbbott https://t.co/Fe8h1CAkdg
— Jack Graham (@jackngraham) August 31, 2017
#Texans you are blessed to have this man for your #governor https://t.co/mOkEmS90wV
— Have Faith (@HisWordsAreTrue) August 31, 2017
I love this Governor!! https://t.co/XuLZwDUgNs
— Susan Lascon (@susan_lascon) August 31, 2017
Amen for the victims, the helpers, and a future that will only know good health prosperity and happiness. You will come through this. . https://t.co/UX1r3TeCBl
— Audie Leon Murphy (@TumbleweedTexan) August 31, 2017
This girl from Ohio is praying for Texas everyday. To put feet to my prayers donated to Red @RedCross Cross.
— cheryl deitrich (@cldeitrich1951) August 31, 2017
But the declaration also brought with it an expected reaction:
https://twitter.com/bloodless_coup/status/903310159845494789
Called it! Here we go:
If prayer worked there wouldn't have been a disaster to begin with. Texans don't need prayer, we need action. pic.twitter.com/oU5hUkH3R0
— Born2Rezist (@Born2Rezist) August 31, 2017
https://twitter.com/RELLish_Life/status/903312761064759296
https://twitter.com/bklynfuels/status/903319408675782656
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How is praying going to change the things? Why not instead focus on infrastructure improvement and combating climate change?
— Dorkus Maximus (@mp256) August 31, 2017
Probably should have done that BEFORE a hurricane hit if you're that much of a believer. But count on Abbott for empty gestures.
— Galidar | Comics Unpaneled (@Galidar) August 31, 2017
That's really going to help! Not.
— Walter Alston (@Joshua103) August 31, 2017
https://twitter.com/donna_de/status/903317094791598080
Should have tried that trick before the flood.
— B_Sharp (@Just_Westy) August 31, 2017
Because praying for the storm to not damage anything or kill anyone worked great. https://t.co/PLpdh1LMvK
— Dorian (@staten73) August 31, 2017
https://twitter.com/banker_tech/status/903324576213372928
FFS. Really? Cuz for truly spiritual people, every day is prayer day. @GovAbbot how about a day of reflection on your anti citizen policies?
— NYC2DAL (@NYC2DAL) August 31, 2017
If you genuinely believe God answers your prayers, why not do it BEFORE a trillion dollar natural disaster? Asking for a soggy friend. https://t.co/nn4ZSThyeB
— Mrs. Betty Bowers (@BettyBowers) August 31, 2017
How to do nothing and think you're helping. https://t.co/5nV2p89GBE
— mandy (@CassyBlue3) August 31, 2017
How is this going to help people n need?
Sure doesn't look like it helped any1 b4 the storm hit
Asking for a friend with boat rescuing ppl! https://t.co/ElmwJVCUtt— Tripin Fool (@tripinfool) August 31, 2017
Believing in the imaginary doesn't help or solve real life situations. If you really want to help then donate. Time, money, shelter…
— PDXnowATX (@greynraney) August 31, 2017
Instead of considering climate change and what he can do about it… https://t.co/mhOETaVzNh
— John (@democurmudgeon) August 31, 2017
thats right, pray…that will solve all your problems…..sigh
— Damian Allegra (@False_plausible) August 31, 2017
Well, that'll fix everything
— MegaMatt (@megamattdavis) August 31, 2017
https://twitter.com/mizmaimee/status/903315245741072385
https://twitter.com/smunl311/status/903329960625971200
How inspiring!
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