does anyone know of a good prayer i can say in class about i guess pretty much anything. its required and i have no idea where to start. im athiest, and it has to be an appropriate prayer for the class, but i have no idea what to do because i never pray. i was thinking somehting broad like world peace or poverty or something. HELP!?!?
2007-01-23 14:05:52 · 16 answers · asked by Amanda 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Here is the Help I can give you, I made it up just for you. This prayer can work for all people, including people like you who don't pray or believe in prayers.
"Let there be Peace for all Human Kind.
Let there be peace for the young and the old, of all colors and all faiths, and of all nations.
May they have peace. Inner peace as well as peace in their homes and life.
May their bellys be full of food, and their heart full of joy."
Amen.
Are you are trouble maker? or just prejudice against the Christians?
Did you know that many Christians are poor and want peace just like everyone else on Earth? or do you rather be selective where you give your prayer and not include the Christians!
it is not like you are hiding it. anti christ!! or is that name just for attention, and you want people to be treated equally! I hope that is it.
2007-01-23 14:17:24 · answer #1 · answered by Sierra Leone 6 · 8⤊ 1⤋
You should refuse to say a prayer in class if you go to a public school because you are atheist. Ask the teacher if you can read a poem instead. Praying is for people who have beliefs in God or other supernatural powers; it should not be forced on a non-believer.
2007-01-23 22:26:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
This is one of my favorite prayers, even though you don't believe I know that believers who read this can benefit from it and I will pray it for you. I'm going to guess that you either go to a catholic school, or you are trying to have fun at our expense. Either way I will pray it for you. God bless
Ephesians 1:17-21
I pray...........
17 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him, 18 the eyes of your understanding[c] being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, 19 and what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power 20 which He worked in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places, 21 far above all principality and power and might and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in that which is to come.
-Amen
2007-01-23 22:31:33 · answer #3 · answered by putonthearmorofgod611 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm a believer and I pray - thats part of our lifestyle ... you however are finding it difficult as a non-believer ... even though you seem committed to completing this task .... how about ... a statement type reading that would encourage yourself and your fellow students to bringing about good things for your class/school/community ...?
Encouragement is a great thing too since the world waits for the next generation to do great things ....
2007-01-23 22:19:24 · answer #4 · answered by kharas3an 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An atheist being required to pray -- and even compose -- a prayer in school? You DO know your rights -- don't you?
Here's one I just made up for you:
"Let us work harder for world peace -- that it come in our day and begin within each and every one of us. That people not impose their beliefs and/or practices on others in the name of religion. That people become sensitive to peoples' various cultures and ethnic beliefs. That we will not be judged -- nor judge others -- by appearances and/or practices -- but by the character of who we are."
2007-01-23 22:19:08 · answer #5 · answered by The Carmelite 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Actually requiring you to say a prayer against your will is illegal and unconstitutional. Are you going to a private Christian school?
Here's a website with a bunch of Atheistic type 'prayers' (they're more like reflections, but I think you might find what you're looking for). http://www.freewebs.com/thebgma/a35reflections.html
2007-01-23 23:22:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To an unknown God,
It's me
may your dreams, wishes and desires come about
and start with us
Help us appreciate every day and be thankful
If it be your will teach us more of yourself and your ways
If it be your will, help us to be peacemakers, healers of hurt, helpers of the needy and to look out for people no one else cares about.
Give us what we need not necessarily what we want
Keep us out of trouble and things bad for us
People say allot of things about you,
please help us hold onto the things that are true
Help us not be so proud we would choose gutter water over living water.
If Jesus is you Son, open our eyes to Him and what He is all about and give us a love of truth.
If the Bible is true help us know
GIve us a ton of that amazing grace we hear about
forgive us for the things we messed us and help us do better next time
Amen
2007-01-23 22:16:09 · answer #7 · answered by whirlingmerc 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Do you go to a public school? If so, you CANNOT be required to pray in school, as that would be a violation of your Constitutional rights.
2007-01-24 02:39:04 · answer #8 · answered by Kathy P-W 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
WHY if you are an atheist are you REQUIRED to say a prayer??? Is this a private school? If yes then i understand, but if it is public school they can't make you. Actually i don't know if they can make you pray in private school. That would be a violation of your civil rights. This doesn't sound right at all.
2007-01-23 22:09:29 · answer #9 · answered by Stormilutionist Chasealogist 6 · 5⤊ 3⤋
Admit that you are a sinner, christians love that!
Remind god that he gave you intelligence which is what makes you skeptical. And ask him where he's been the last several centuries.
Even if he created everything in seven days he has done NOTHING since then.
2007-01-23 22:19:09 · answer #10 · answered by locomexican89 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋