Not that I'm personally offended by it, but sometimes it almost seems like a euphemism for "**** YOU."
2007-10-16 23:58:03 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I think some actually mean it - that they pray for you with good intentions. But the majority seem to do it to either end the conversation quickly or are really saying "**** You". I think the % who actually mean it is small compared to the others.
2007-10-17 00:07:35 · answer #1 · answered by River 5 · 5⤊ 1⤋
I'm not an Atheist, I'm a Christian, but I'm not part of any denomination. I think even having a Muslim say they'll pray for me doesn't even bother me. A Catholic praying for me doesn't bother me, a Jewish person, etc. But that's because I do believe in one highest power - a God. If I am not sure if someone is Christian though - I do say something along the lines of "you'll be in my thoughts." That's my way of saying I'm going to pray for you. I don't say I'll pray to make you a Christian. I will pray that whatever is going on in your life will be touched by my God and I don't believe in forcing, even nudging people to believe in what I believe in. Don't know if I answered your question in complete because your AD were kind of long.
2016-05-23 03:19:37 · answer #2 · answered by cammie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they say it knowing that it's likely to offend, yes -- and if that's the motive, it's not a very Christian thing to do.
Far better to just pray for someone without advertising it.
2007-10-17 02:10:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's more a euphemism for 'I pity you, you non-believer so I I'll pray for your eternal soul so you don't go straight to hell thus proving I am the better person"
2007-10-17 00:46:25 · answer #4 · answered by busterwasmycat 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Most of them say that as a way of trying to demean and belittle atheistic beliefs. It's a blatant refusal to be a bit open-minded, and another excuse to force their religion on somebody.
2007-10-17 06:58:32 · answer #5 · answered by Bookworm 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, after they realize that "god did it", and "god moves in mysterious ways" are not convincing arguments for educated people, they say "I'll pray for you" before running away. It's sad really but you must understand that its a consequence of their schizoid delusional mental disorder...
2007-10-17 02:14:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why not take it at face value, politely thank them, because it is the thought behind the offer that counts, and then get on with things?
2007-10-17 00:47:35 · answer #7 · answered by A.V.R. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am offended when a christian says he will pray for me.
I regard it as an insult of the highest order because it means they will not allow me to have my own beliefs.
2007-10-17 00:14:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
Usually, the jerks are the ones who will say "I'll pray for you" and mean "f*** you." They're the ones giving Christianity such a bad stereotype.
But the true Christians who follow Jesus Christ will say it and mean it. Basically, they want God to help them with something if they say "I'll pray for you."
2007-10-17 00:08:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I've been on the receiving end of that remark myself, being Jewish. It sure seems that way, but I think they really believe that praying for us will change things in some way. I'm guessing that assumes that we would "want" to change. ROFL!
2007-10-17 00:01:59 · answer #10 · answered by Gary D 7 · 6⤊ 1⤋