how do you react or how would you react if you told a Christian (either you knew it or not) about a problem that you were facing and their main response would be that they would pray for you?
2007-09-24 16:11:41 · 22 answers · asked by The 2 points guy 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
sorry for the missspell. Spell check didn't work in the main question line I guess.
2007-09-24 16:16:56 · update #1
Wow, some atheists here are down right nice or thoughtful or gracious.
Advice is often cheap. Dear Abby doesn't always get things right.
Prayer is at least thinking about your friend and their problems and hoping something will come along to make things better for them.
2007-09-24 16:33:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I depends on the tone... in some way, from a friend, it could be taken as a kind gesture, but at the same time it could be taken as a brush-off. Like they'll do that, but forget any real offer to help in any way that might take effort and make a difference right now. It's could sound like people are taking the route of the least amount of effort to show they care.
2007-09-25 00:04:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd feel a little disheartened and a bit annoyed. Personally, I'd like to hear more of their support besides the praying for me stuff. I had a similiar response when a friend of mine was in a car accident. This one lady said "pray to Jesus, he makes everything right" or something of that effect.
To each his/her own.
2007-09-24 23:21:09 · answer #3 · answered by CELTS! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Indifference.
2007-09-24 23:15:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't care. Its the thought that counts, even if the gift was useless. One of my friends is a Christian, and she's said that a couple times. It doesn't matter to me.
2007-09-24 23:18:59 · answer #5 · answered by JavaGirl ~AM~ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would say...Duh! and then leave.
This usually leaves them mildly confused and gives me a chuckle and a small sense of satisfaction without starting a big thing about it.
2007-09-24 23:18:00 · answer #6 · answered by dddbbb 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had it happen. I just say thanks and say I'm an atheist, but if they think it will help to go right ahead. It hurts me none and it's not offensive to them. They can spend their time as they like, and the intent of kindness is there.
2007-09-24 23:17:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
suit yourself it's your time wasted not mine . I can't really appreciate it in comparison to real action that can make a difference but who can tell the well wishers?
could you have a healthy baby rasied on pacifiers only or do they need real milk sometimes ??
2007-09-24 23:15:44 · answer #8 · answered by dogpatch USA 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No reaction. Besides, I'd tell nobody about major problems.
2007-09-24 23:14:52 · answer #9 · answered by Darth Cheney 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
At least they're showing that they care. I'd just thank them and be on my way.
If they start preaching to me, I'd just think they're loonies, but otherwise I don't mind.
2007-09-24 23:32:03 · answer #10 · answered by WTP 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋