Is it coz:
a) they are a majority here, compare to other beliefs.
b) non-christian are less presumptious & don't jump on chances to flash their beliefs
c) prayer is more a christian thing than other beliefs.
d) their god is real McCoy & does answer.
e) non-christian believe you can stand on your own 2 feet.(surprisingly when you think you can't)
f) some of the above but you got more. (please elaborate)
g) none of the above but you got something else. (please elaborate)
thanks!
2006-10-10 03:24:01 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I would think that non-christians answer. Saying you'll pray for someone doesn't mean you're christian. I've had Wiccans light candles and mutter a few good words for me when I've asked for prayers during hard times.
2006-10-10 03:26:44 · answer #1 · answered by sister steph 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's nice that you made it multiple choice. Makes it easier for many.
I think that the reason mostly Christians answer is because it is assumed by the request that they are a Christian and that others may want to let them take care of their own. Asking an Atheist to pray for you probably wouldn't be a good idea since he doesn't believe in someone up there answering. It then is a respect for the request that the others just go on.
2006-10-10 10:31:12 · answer #2 · answered by ImMappam 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd say d and f. Christians are given the gift of praying for one another. It teaches us to care and love each other. Saying, "yes I will be praying for you" is not nessecarily used as a chance to flash our faith. We are supporting one another through prayer, sometimes it's good to know someone cares enough about you to pray for you, especially when it's a stranger. I think that prayer is pretty amazing and have seen some unbelievable things happen because of it. Prayer is our only offensive weapon, (with the word of course) this is the way we may fight evil, by praying for people who are suffering hardships and getting close to the devil. In short, we respond to these type of questions out of genuine concern for our fellow man.
2006-10-10 10:30:45 · answer #3 · answered by O 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, for myself there are a couple of reasons. I am Asatru. Self-sufficiency is one of the Nine Noble Virtues, so we tend not to ask for things. Our 'prayers' tend to follow the pattern of "toast-boast-oath". We toast the Gods and Goddesses, tell them of the things we have done and then swear a solemn oath to do other things, if desired. Honor being another of the Nine Noble Virtues, you are bound by that oath so don't say it unless you mean it. Notice there was no "and by the way, could you please....?" in there? We will ask for help if needed, but it is rare.
The second reason I rarely respond is because I have learned through the years that many christians do not acknowledge the reality of my Gods and Goddesses and some become downright offended, or even distressed, if I DO pray for them. I've even had one shout at me, in horror, "NO! You can NOT pray for me! You aren't a christian!" I don't know what she thought would happen to her, but she was extremely upset that I even mentioned I'd keep her in my prayers.
In all honesty, if someone has a need that can only be addressed through prayer and they indicate that non-christian prayers are acceptable, I DO pray for them. I ask that Odinn give them wisdom to see their way through the dark around them and then I address the rest of their concern to the appropriate Nordic deity. But otherwise, I simply try not to offend. Hospitality, in all areas of your life, is yet another of the Nine Noble Virtues, after all.
~Morg~
2006-10-10 10:35:19 · answer #4 · answered by morgorond 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I will typically respond with advice to remedy the asker's situation, which will do a whole lot more than prayer.
I have noticed that I tend to be one-starred when I do this, which I find incredibly assholish on the part of the Christians...
2006-10-10 10:42:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm Pagan. If someone is asking for Christian or Muslim prayers specifically, I'm not going to jump in and try to stir things up. That person is troubled, and I don't need to add to it. I will pray for Christian friends and relatives in my own way, but they know me and I know them.
2006-10-10 10:32:27 · answer #6 · answered by GreenEyedLilo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
G. None of the above..... I am a Atheist so I don't pray. So I don't answer questions when people are looking for prayers.
2006-10-10 10:27:41 · answer #7 · answered by larrys_babygurl_4life 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
D - Christians do beleive in the power of prayer and that prayer is powerful becuase of the GOD who answers them
2006-10-10 10:33:22 · answer #8 · answered by Phoebhart 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is because Christians knows how to pray, Athiests, does not believe there is a GOD, so we know they won't pray
2006-10-10 10:46:57 · answer #9 · answered by birdsflies 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
a, c, and d
2006-10-10 10:27:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋