I see allot of atheists who get offended when we pray for them.
So out of respect for all the atheists, I demand we christians start saying that we will think of them instead of pray for them.
The word of God says to avoid arguments.
If all it takes is too change our prayers to thoughts then is that so much to ask for?
GOD IS LOVE!!!
2007-05-15 13:58:46 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
That's what I say. And to me, as an atheist, yes. I find that much more pleasant.
2007-05-15 14:03:24 · answer #1 · answered by Spookshow Baby 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For me, it depends on who's saying it and how it's being said. I don't mind if my Christian friends say "my prayers are with you" if it's some kind of grieving period. I know that they know where I stand on religious issues, and I know that this is their way of expressing sympathies.
Unfortunately, many Christians use the phrase "I'll pray for you" to mean "I've been unsuccessful at converting you, and I hate you for it." It comes off as such a smug, back-handed insult when it's used like that. Though I think you were talking more about the other use of the term I mentioned above.
2007-05-15 21:04:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You "demand"?
The Word of God says that we must stand up for what is right. We don't always live up to that, but that is the standard we are told to follow.
We are supposed to "avoid arguments"? Look at Christian history!!!!! How many martyrs died for an argument? How many people died arguing for God? I find this a completely ignorant statement. If Christianity was about avoiding arguments, then it obviously fails, because to merely state you are a Christian makes people argue with you! Please go back to your Bible and get your passages straight.
God is Love, but Love means doing what's right. Our thoughts aren't worth diddly squat to the universe, but only to God. It is God Who counts, and our "thoughts" don't help anybody. God helps everybody. How can we not pray for people, not ask God for help?
2007-05-15 21:07:20 · answer #3 · answered by Oogglebooggle 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I try not to offend anyone, but I will still pray.
asking me not to pray is like asking an atheist not to think.
2007-05-15 21:05:03 · answer #4 · answered by Hannah's Grandpa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I don't think it's better, because you can "think" about a person all day long and it's not going to help them. However, prayer works wonders, because it involves a powerful third party.
2007-05-15 21:07:35 · answer #5 · answered by FUNdie 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
We should really do neither without the permission or request of the person for which we are praying.
2007-05-15 21:03:05 · answer #6 · answered by 17hunter 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I usually answer "You are in my thoughts and prayers" if I am unsure how things will be take,
2007-05-15 21:03:02 · answer #7 · answered by Debra M. Wishing Peace To All 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you are considerate of other peoples feelings..so cheers!!!
2007-05-15 21:15:53 · answer #8 · answered by Basquephantom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what will you be thinking? how to get rid of them,?
2007-05-15 21:02:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋