2007-01-11 00:15:47 · 37 answers · asked by Earl T. Burntwood 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I don't. I take it in the spirit in which it is said. If that spirit is sarcastic or cruel, I'll take it that way. If it's caring and concerned, I'll take it that way.
2007-01-11 00:19:05 · answer #1 · answered by angk 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I settle for it as a form gesture, even although the idea strikes me as stupid. I nonetheless thank them for it, obviously. also, no answer might want to sum up all atheists, for any question except "what's an atheist". yet i might want to assert that the kind human being who's likewise an atheist might want to be certain helping prayer as a beneficiant element.
2016-12-02 03:08:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This makes me no madder than when someone tells me I'm "a good Christian." As an atheist, I find that about as offensive as "That's very white of you," but usually these are meant as complements, so I try to take them in the spirit in which they're offered.
2007-01-11 00:25:58 · answer #3 · answered by joescoe 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they're saying it just because I'm an atheist, then yes. If they're praying for something I consider helpful, like my safety or for me to get well or something then I don't really mind. I still don't see why they'd say it though. I mean if a Christian friend of mine was sick I wouldn't say "I hope you get better, because there's no god".
2007-01-11 00:20:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what kind of prayer it is.
Some Christians use "I'll pray for you" as a very subtle slam. It's kind of implied to mean "I'll pray for you [because you're inferior to me, you worthless piece of Non-Christian trash.]"
In this context, it irks me.
When the person seems legitimately concerned for your health and well-being, and isn't merely knocking your non-Christian status, then I'm okay with the prayer.
2007-01-11 00:21:55 · answer #5 · answered by Lunarsight 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I just accept that as "I'll have best wishes for you" or "I hope things turn out well for you" or "I support you".
I'm fine with a "god bless you" when I sneeze too. I take it as a "I hope you have good health".
And when I see some nutjob like Pat Robertson on televison threatening towns with natural disasters for teaching science that's been accepted for over a century I have to admit I think "Oh, my God, what's wrong with that man"?
2007-01-11 00:27:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends. If it was meant to be nice, no. Pray away. Won't do a bit of good, but have at it. If it was meant to be condescending, as it often is, then yes.
2007-01-11 00:20:46 · answer #7 · answered by Alex 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pray for them how? What specifically are you praying for IE. salvation or healing?
Heck maybe just being friendly and inserting your Bible Based truths will do more than force feeding salvation.
2007-01-11 00:23:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
no! its your belief just dont try and push it on others! and pray all you want, in the end all that matters is what you alone, believe in! and if a atheist got angry they obviously believe in it to let such a thing impact there life! how could something non existant to you impact your life??
2007-01-11 00:30:13 · answer #9 · answered by jds 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am not athiest but if I was I don't think I would get mad, If you don't beleive then you could think to yourself that it won't make a difference. If you said something that would be rude. Its kinda like if you told a jewish merry christmas, If they said "Im a jewish, don't say that to me" it would be rude. If they said it politely like "Im a jewish, I don't celebrate christmas." I would be like oh I am sorry. Same with atheists if they got mad, screw them if they were polite about it then who cares.........
2007-01-11 00:22:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
They pretty well get mad at anything that has to do with Christians.
2007-01-11 00:34:48 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋