This is for athiests and those of other religions. Please explain why.
2006-10-30 11:36:54 · 27 answers · asked by John r 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It means they care. I'm not going to refuse a gift given in sincerity.
2006-10-30 11:38:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I find this offensive, Why do Christians, assume everyone else is a christian, Why do they think their prays can help me? Also why do they say things like" I'm a good christian'? I've heard this expression on so many court shows, as if this is a reason why they can't be guilty. I have never heard anyone say "but I'm a good Jew, or Buddhist, or atheists. I also resent people asking "what are you?" When I say "what do you mean, [to me it's obvious that I am human] They reply, I mean what religion are you?". I don't believe in defining people by their religions.
2006-10-30 11:53:39 · answer #2 · answered by Kimberly H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think your question is a very well thought one.
No, I don't take offense to anyone that wants to pray for me. Religion is a choice not a demand. I accept any and all prayers they want to give.
I don't think that my religion is a bunch of BS like someone said. I believe in God. But on the other hand, I don't push my religion off on anyone. I don't down any person or persons because they don't believe the way that I do. If you are an atheists, I accept that. Life is what you make it.
I thank you for your question. You have a great week.
2006-10-30 11:44:14 · answer #3 · answered by whenwhalesfly 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I tell them I'm a Witch and they answer with "I'll pray for you" then I do get a little offended because they are pretty much telling me that my form of worship is wrong and I'm an idiot for choosing that mode of worship. Usually I don't want anyone praying for me unless I ask. And I would ask for prayer (from anyone, Pagan or not) if I was truly in need for it. In fact just the other day I asked everyone to pray for my friend and her lost puppy. I got many rude responses, but some people were nice and said they would pray for my friend. And there were a couple that agreed to pray for my friend's puppy and also to pray for my soul to be "saved" by Jesus. I'm sure they wouldn't like it if I told them I'd pray for their souls to be saved by the Goddess.
2006-10-30 11:41:40 · answer #4 · answered by Maria Isabel 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Most of the time, Yes. Because they are usually praying that I believe their way or they think I am going to hell. A lot of times they are asking God to take vengeance on me because I will not let them run my life.
There are a few people who I know are good people and mean well and their prayers are for my good, so that does not offend me.
Wicca has the rule that you do not cast spells or send positive energy to someone unless you have their approval, but Christians do not care if you don't want them to pray for you because they want to be right, and if you get upset because they pray for you, it means you are evil and possessed by Satan.
I don't hate Christians per se, but I hate their attitudes and unwillingness to practice what they are trying to force me to practice.
2006-10-30 11:48:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, because it's rude. Saying that is attempting to be patronizing and condescending because they KNOW they're implying that the other person doesn't have the brains to pray for themselves.
If a person wants to pray for someone, they should just do it. Not broadcast they're doing it to anyone around them.
2006-10-30 11:50:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
Eversince my Roman Catholic Christian grandparents were murdered by their Roman Catholic Christian sons and daughters (my mother was one of the murderers), the words "I will pray for you" holds very little or no value whatsoever in my life when said by any Christian from any sect.
No offense meant to the entire Christian world but that is my conviction in life and I won't be swayed to think otherwise.
Peace be unto you all so please respect my opinion on that matter.
Thank you.
2006-10-30 11:56:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I don't take offense. If its what makes them feel like they're helping they can have at it. It won't hurt me so why cause conflict. I have faith in what I believe and that's enough for me. I'm content and don't need to challenge their beliefs. Just don't ask me to pray with or for you. Sorry, best wishes but no prayers. Peace to all.
2006-10-30 11:43:06 · answer #8 · answered by Guitarpix 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nope - I figure I can use all the help I can get!
I am agnostic, so I believe in a "higher power" I just do not follow any specific religion. I work in health care and have people of various religions as patients, and many give me wishes for blessings and prayers as a way of showing gratitude for the help I give them. I respect their faith, and in some ways I wish I had that peace-of-mind they must have in feeling so certain that they have found the ONE true religion.
2006-10-30 11:38:22 · answer #9 · answered by HearKat 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I used to think not . . . but now it depends on the context of the prayers.
By the way, I'm agnostic. I go to church every Sunday with my buddy (as he doesn't go, for complicated reasons related to his wife who doesn't like leaving the house alone and doesn't like church. Aherm, it's complicated) and have for about 6 months now. I had inspiration after one of the messages one day to talk to a minister about my situation.
I told him how I was agnostic, would like to believe, but just cannot (again, complicated). We talked for about an hour. At the finish, he wanted to say a prayer. That was alright. I was feeling as if now, to be spiritual in that way, would just be right. I prayed with him. After the prayer, he then told me he was unable to pray with me as I wasn't a believer, and that he could only pray for me.
So, yes, I take offense. (and, sorry for the long story to illustrate about the context of the question.)
But, things like my grandmother praying for me everyday I really like. If God exists, I'm happy to have someone like her praying for me.
Anyhow, yeah.
2006-10-30 11:46:55 · answer #10 · answered by Faint 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oops, I'm definately NOT an atheist...
I'm one of Jehovah's Witnesses and have often
had people say they will pray for me,
but why take offense? Let God answer/or judge
the sincerity of their prayer.
2006-10-30 11:46:54 · answer #11 · answered by Merry 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋