I just read about Eagle Down's son
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AqubT1wQCWj2vu3Vy5useibsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20071127132932AA6zgyk
And it got me thinking. Have you ever not believed yet still prayed in some way? I remember saying a little prayer or 2 when Debra M fell ill and feeling the same way. I have prayed that whatever higher being take suffering away from other people. I have never prayed for myself.
I mean my theory is even if I do not believe, if there is a God then he would know my prayer is sincere.
I am agnostic so I guess I think if there is a God then it couldn't hurt and if there isn't what did I lose by trying?
Does this make any sense?
Does one really have to be a believer to pray for someone else?
2007-11-27 13:56:44 · 11 answers · asked by queen of snarky-yack again 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Heck, anyone who wants to send me good vibes, prayers, etc. will be welcome to do so. I agree with you, my friend.
Thanks for asking!
2007-11-27 14:01:28 · answer #1 · answered by batgirl2good 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You can make all the sounds you want and call them a prayer, but who exactly would you be praying to, and did you really expect an answer?
What do you lose by trying? Try wasted breath!
2007-11-27 14:05:38 · answer #2 · answered by honey 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure, you could pray for him. you could pray that God will the two furnish him a actual exchange of heart, in the different case that God will deliver justice on him (whether it would not are available in the process the legal equipment--and easily to be clean, i'm conversing approximately asking God to handle him, no longer you getting revenge). you additionally can pray that God will take care of different potential sufferers from him. by employing the way, have you ever spoken to the police? besides the actuality that it extremely is been ten years, you've a chew of the puzzle which will help certainly one of his different sufferers. a chum of mine by no potential have been given justice after she became into raped, yet she became into nonetheless waiting to testify on the grand jury trial whilst they charged him with raping different women. She became into waiting to instruct that the later crimes have been area of a development. -
2016-09-30 06:19:21 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It makes perfect sense, your a caring human.
I have no clue about 'the rules' of religions.
I think GOD understands your concern and listens just as sincerely as 'his faithful'.
Also your theory is just as valid, as any other humans theory of GOD. (No humans knows.)
Peace.
"Can a person who does not believe pray for someone else?" - Yes, if they have compassion for the hurting, and sick humans around them.
2007-11-27 14:09:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am in the same position as you, Queen; I am an Atheist, but I have the Christian background of my upbringing ingrained in me and if it is a comfort to someone to know that I am praying for them, pray, I shall.
I agree with your theorizing, too; who knows what all prayer really entails? All evidence, though, points to it being a positive thing. :)
((((((((QofY))))))))
2007-11-27 19:25:50 · answer #5 · answered by Jack B, goodbye, Yahoo! 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
even when you cross your fingers or wish on a star you're somehow relying on a higher power, or hoping for one. so i'm just saying that if in people saying that they do not believe, then why all these "hopes" such as wishes and finger crossing? makes sense, right?
2007-11-27 14:08:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Positive thoughts and well wishes for someone certainly wouldn't hurt.
2007-11-27 14:07:42 · answer #7 · answered by Crystal clear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Makes sense to me.
2007-11-27 14:00:05 · answer #8 · answered by NONAME 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You could but if you don't believe in the power of prayer yourself then what is the point?
2007-11-27 14:03:14 · answer #9 · answered by dr.dave 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
nothing but good thoughts going her way----just my thoughts
2007-11-27 14:01:42 · answer #10 · answered by lazaruslong138 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋