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Praying for an Athiest
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I have thought long and hard about venturing into this topic as I usually do my best to avoid it but I would be interested to hear others thoughts on something.
If as an athiest, you (or someone close to you) became ill, how would you feel about someone religious saying they will be praying for you?
Would you take any comfort from it or would you be annoyed/offended by it and maybe even ask them not to?
Or as someone with religion, would you pray for someone even if you knew they were athiest? Would it make any difference to you?
I'd really appreciate it if answers could just be kept to personal opinions on the question and avoid any arguments over who's right and who's wrong, etc.
Thanks!
If as an athiest, you (or someone close to you) became ill, how would you feel about someone religious saying they will be praying for you?
Would you take any comfort from it or would you be annoyed/offended by it and maybe even ask them not to?
Or as someone with religion, would you pray for someone even if you knew they were athiest? Would it make any difference to you?
I'd really appreciate it if answers could just be kept to personal opinions on the question and avoid any arguments over who's right and who's wrong, etc.
Thanks!
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There's a nuance in your question isn't there, EvianBaby: "If someone religious TOLD you..."?
Well, they'd be saying that to wind me up, wouldn't they?
If, however, I HEARD that they had been praying for me I'd take that as an act of kindness and that's to be appreciated. I think some of my fellow atheists are being a little ungracious.
Well, they'd be saying that to wind me up, wouldn't they?
If, however, I HEARD that they had been praying for me I'd take that as an act of kindness and that's to be appreciated. I think some of my fellow atheists are being a little ungracious.
i'd tell them to bog off.....and take their sanctimonious views with them. after, i'd feel unwell AND very annoyed! i avoid anyone who is religious and even some work colleagues who start spouting about god get told to shut up. i don't ram my opinions down their throat...and i don't expect to hear about theirs either.
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