Yesterday, Hollywood director Kevin Smith (Clerks, Mallrats) suffered a heart attack that could have taken his life:
After the first show this evening, I had a massive heart attack. The Doctor who saved my life told me I had 100% blockage of my LAD artery (aka “the Widow-Maker”). If I hadn’t canceled show 2 to go to the hospital, I would’ve died tonight. But for now, I’m still above ground! pic.twitter.com/M5gSnW9E5h
— KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) February 26, 2018
Being a decent human being as well as a Christian, actor Chris Pratt let Smith know that his prayers were on the way and he asked others to join him:
Kevin we don’t know each other too good but I have loved you since Clerks and I’m praying my ass off for you cause I believe in the healing power of prayer. Can you please pray with me people!? ️ https://t.co/syB7BiQaoY
— chris pratt (@prattprattpratt) February 26, 2018
Another tweet read:
Praying for you. I will continue to. You inspired me with Clerks when I was a senior HS. I’m tagging my Lb/rb football coach who showed me the movie cause he believed in me and knew I’d be inspired. @hodge1916 ️ https://t.co/syB7BiQaoY
— chris pratt (@prattprattpratt) February 26, 2018
Anti-faith and anti-Christian trolls predictably attacked:
Great now I won't enjoy your films as much knowing you're a Jesus nut
— Ewan Wilson (@scotstralian) February 26, 2018
Prayer does nothing. Only doctors and nurses and how healthy he is will save Smith. Sending him encouragement might boost his mood and aid in the healing process.
— Dora B (@PandorasBox95) February 26, 2018
Good thing Kevin believed in the power of science, and went to the hospital.
— Julie Bee (@ThatGuitarLady) February 26, 2018
Science and a team of caring, hard working physicians and nurses saved @ThatKevinSmith . The great sky fairy doesn’t exist.
— MissMolecular (@20to1Devotchka) February 26, 2018
is it part of your alleged deity’s master plan that Kevin had a heart attack?
— Hi-hat Rhythm (@hi_hat_truth) February 26, 2018
This person had the right idea:
Mr. Pratt, I will join you in praying for Kevin Smith, and anyone else who needs prayer -- like haters on Twitter.