Social media was abuzz after New York City Mayor Eric Adams argued that removing prayer from our schools led to a rise in gun violence.
Adams’ pointed comments were made during the annual Interfaith Breakfast in Manhattan.
The mayor argued that prayers from any faith could combat so many problems in the city, including domestic violence and homelessness.
He also noted it could have an effect on our schools.
“When we took prayers out of schools, guns came into schools,” Adams said, earning applause from those in attendance.
