It is my understanding that prayer requests are solicitation and not allowed. But what of a person who makes a prayer OFFER and words it as a question? What about someone saying, "Would you like me to pray for you?" Should that be acceptable?
2007-10-20 20:03:06 · 15 answers · asked by auntb93 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It's a lovely thought but against the rules.
Perhaps a thoughtful 360 blog requesting prayer then a question that ask if anyone had been to the page to assist whoever you wish to pray for. Close to solicitation but it could have been worked into this question quite easily.
"Why do I feel so helpless?....I have a friend ... this is his story...I set up a 360 at http://...I still don't feel like I've done enough!"
See?
I always loved you auntb, you are quite a spirit in a confused world.
2007-10-20 20:15:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I can see how Yahoo may view a prayer request as a "sort of" solicitation. BUT, I think it's one of those solicitations that in actuality costs none anything (except for the moment in which the prayer request is acted upon). In MY opinion, Yahoo should not enforce this provision when it comes to such requests. Even myself, as a Wiccan, have been more than willing to pray for those who need such spiritual reinforcement.
Perhaps the poster who made the suggestion that they be worded "Do you know where I can get people to pray for ..... ?" and then go into the story in the details section would be an acceptable way around this, but I'm sure SOMEONE is still bound to report it, anyway. I think Yahoo should adopt a specific policy towrds Prayer Requests, seperate from the solicitation concept.
BB,
Raji the Green Witch
2007-10-21 04:59:07 · answer #2 · answered by Raji the Green Witch 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As long as the prayer is asked in the form of a question.
Don't worry... the Atheists aren't big on reporting people here for anything but obnoxious or obscene violations.
Play it safe--ask the question "Do you know where I could find someone who would pray for ..." and it is not a solicitation--we'll get the hint.
2007-10-20 20:10:03 · answer #3 · answered by SDW 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know.
I did two prayer requests this week and 1 of them got deleted.
When I read the Yahoo answer rules posting it didn't say anything about it.
When I contacted yahoo answers about my deletion they sent me a blank reply without any reference to my prayer request or the nature of my deletion.
2007-10-20 20:30:36 · answer #4 · answered by erickallen101 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are different web pages the place prayer requests are welcomed. right here, regrettably, yahoo says no. maximum are deleted. that's disappointing yet I do consider yahoo. the internet isn't a secure place to be putting out your heartfelt desires and desires, conversely it might desire to be person-friendly to control fake desires and hurts---the two way somebody gets exploited and there is the capacity for abuse, scams and different issues....
2016-11-09 02:05:08 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every question about prayer requests I have seen gets deleted.
2007-10-20 20:05:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes
2007-10-21 02:47:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes
2007-10-20 20:30:31 · answer #8 · answered by just a man 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think if I were you, use E-mail, not the Yahoo! ANSWERS forum. Why? Petitions (i.e., prayers) should not be made public here. They should be handled privately.
2007-10-20 20:17:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about any of that but I would think saying would you like me to pray for you would be similar to chatting.
2007-10-20 20:06:39 · answer #10 · answered by littlemisscontroverse 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋