ladyangel Posted October 23, 2004 Share Posted October 23, 2004 What's your opinion. Is it okay to ask people -- even virtual strangers, but people you talk to, say, on a forum -- to pray for your son and other men and women in the military who are in Iraq? Obviously, if you know a person is an athiest that would be a dumb idea...lol! But I mean, in general, are you put off by people saying that they are praying for the troops or asking you to pray for the troops, or even for their specific family member? Does that fall into a totally different category than "supporting the troops"? Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Spock Posted October 23, 2004 Share Posted October 23, 2004 I have always thought asking people to pray on public forums is cheesiness leaning towards poor taste, but I don't know why. Link to post Share on other sites
brashgal Posted October 23, 2004 Share Posted October 23, 2004 I agree - I usually ask people to 'think positive thoughts' as opposed to praying. And actually, I would be more apt to pray for your son or neighbor or someone you actually know than to pray for 'the troops' - it's more personal and I feel you have a stake in asking me to do so. Link to post Share on other sites
moimeme Posted October 23, 2004 Share Posted October 23, 2004 I don't have problems with folks asking for prayers for their loved ones. Mind you, that could end up being a big chunk of a forum since so many folks need prayers. I know that there are a lot of forums designed specifically to accept prayer requests. Flylady even had one - it could still be there. Link to post Share on other sites
Nosmas Posted October 23, 2004 Share Posted October 23, 2004 LadyA : Couldn't you somehow have inserted a question like "is it OK to pray for homosexual troops in Iraq?" to make the thread a little more explosive??!! Anyway, whatever you do seems to be OK if it doesn't cause anyone harm, and I don't see how asking anyone to pray for anything could be only annoying at its worst extreme. I do find it annoying however, when those that appear detached from the reality of any situation pretend to have so much emotional investment for a particular situation that they are compelled not only to "pray" about it themselves, but also to solicit prayers from others. I've found priests are most guilty of this. Link to post Share on other sites
UCFKevin Posted October 23, 2004 Share Posted October 23, 2004 I don't think there's anything wrong with asking for prayers. Link to post Share on other sites
dyermaker Posted October 25, 2004 Share Posted October 25, 2004 I think that asking for prayers isn't neccesarily asking for a series of demands directed towards God, but a request for support (whether you believe in God or not) from a community. Link to post Share on other sites
HokeyReligions Posted October 26, 2004 Share Posted October 26, 2004 I'm agnostic, but I have no problem with someone asking for prayers -- even asking me for prayers. (I'll send happy thoughts that may qualify as prayers of a sort) I think its probably one of the most sincere, honest, and undemanding ways of reaching out and asking for help there is, and reaching out is something we all need to do sometimes. Link to post Share on other sites
Author ladyangel Posted October 26, 2004 Author Share Posted October 26, 2004 Thank you so much for your honest replies. And I knew I could count on you, Mr. Spock. To those of you who are willing to pray or think positive thoughts, our troops need it. My son John needs it. My nephew Kevin needs it. I would greatly appreciate it. And thanks for the kind words, Hokey. You're right, and every little thing helps. If anyone is interested in what specifically is going on with my son and nephew, I'd be glad to send you news articles. Thanks for your support. Link to post Share on other sites
honey2005 Posted October 26, 2004 Share Posted October 26, 2004 Is it okay to ask people -- even virtual strangers, but people you talk to, say, on a forum -- to pray for your son and other men and women in the military who are in Iraq? I don't see anything wrong with asking people to pray for your loved ones. To those of you who are willing to pray or think positive thoughts, our troops need it. My son John needs it. My nephew Kevin needs it. I would greatly appreciate it. They'll be in my prayers. Link to post Share on other sites
VivianLee Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 I have had people tell me, "there's not much I can do BUT I can pray...." to me that is the most important thing they could do!! I never hesitate to ask for prayer when needed! I've seen prayer work when no rhyme or reason it or anything should have. Plus, it's a comfort!! By the way, your son John and nephew Kevin are in my prayers! Link to post Share on other sites
Stone Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 I will love to pray for them LadyAngel and I am always here to support you if needed, I know you have been dealing with this for quite some time and hope that each day get's a little eaiser for you. (((((( BIG HUGS))))))))) Heather Link to post Share on other sites
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