2006-10-16 16:32:34 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It's usually, "Whatever"
2006-10-16 16:35:43 · answer #1 · answered by JerseyRick 6 · 3⤊ 2⤋
I do believe in God, but I do not believe in revealed religion. It depends on the tone or the reason for it. Say my grandmother is ill and the nurse tells me she's praying for my grandmother. That is fine, all hunky dory, no problem and I think she's sweet for utilizing her religious beliefs in a positive and loving manner toward my grandmother. I will simply say thank you that is sweet of you.
But, if someone tells me they are going to pray for me because they disapprove of what I say, or they think I'm hell bound because I don't believe as they do I find it extremely self-righteous and condescending.
2006-10-16 16:48:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I collect prayers, so I think it's great!!!! All that positive juice is pretty handy for the way I negotiate this realm, I use it! Fuel Sara, it's like jet fuel to me; same as a smile; or a kind word from a stranger; it all works for what I'm doing; oh yes; it works well too!!
2006-10-16 16:40:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've asked a similar question before. It's a way to sound condescending, yet morally superior. I very much doubt that they really do pray for you.
In the words of Master Yoda, "'I'll pray for you,' the religious person's 'f u ck you!'"
2006-10-16 16:36:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
I'm an agnostic, so not technically a non-believer, but I don't really believe in the "power of prayer", as it were. If I heard that from somebody I'd think that they mean well and that it's nice of them to be concerned.
2006-10-16 16:41:16 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think: "Why the f*ck are they praying for me? I didn't ask them to. What are they praying for? That I'll find Christ? What douchebags."
2006-10-16 17:55:27 · answer #6 · answered by Maria Isabel 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
First, i'll ask him/her what is wrong with me. Then thank her as a sign of respect.
2006-10-16 16:41:46 · answer #7 · answered by Pixiegirl 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It would be like me walking up to you and saying: "HEY sara, I'll mix up a magic potion for you!" Sounds ridiculous doesn't it?
2006-10-16 16:39:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Usually, I think...
OK, then I'll think for you...
but I don't say that
most mean well and are expressing a "personal" concern for me....I normally say "thanks" and leave it at that....
2006-10-16 16:47:05 · answer #9 · answered by Gemelli2 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on when they say it. If they are trying to be nice, I take it that way but think them naive. If they are trying to change my thoughts I think they are jerks.
2006-10-16 16:35:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
I don't mind. They're probabaly just trying to be nice. Only idiots and jerks get offended.
2006-10-16 16:42:31 · answer #11 · answered by TickTock 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋