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In reply to the discussion: I hate when people pray over their food aloud in public [View all]gvstn
(2,805 posts)But I don't see anything wrong with a family holding hands and being thankful for their meal. Whether I believe in their god or not, I think it instills a sense of gratitude or well-being in people that is mostly lacking. A quick saying of grace before a meal doesn't offend me especially when children are present. A couple loudly saying grace at Starbucks could be annoying but there are worse things in the world which I must endure.
Full disclosure my family still says grace at holiday dinners. I also go to monthly dinners that help support a local ministry that provides meals for those in need. Grace is said there and I always feel the Brothers are sincere with their words and take no offense, and also find it rather spiritually satisfying to be reminded that there are truly compassionate people left in this world that enjoy helping others without judgement.