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In reply to the discussion: Just learned we have a family member who was shot at the Los Vegas shooting. [View all]politicaljunkie41910
(3,335 posts)with her and that would be the truth since she's obviously on your mind. No one will hold it against you because you're not 'religious'. You are 'human' and humans have empathy and that is what you are displaying so you can express your emotions without feeling hypocritic because you're not 'religious'. Religious people don't have a monopoly on the right or ability to be empathetic or express their sadness when a loved one or a family member has been harmed. Now give her or her family a call and tell her you're so sorry that this happened to hear, it is tragic that she couldn't safely enjoy an evening at a concert in this country, and that you are thinking of her and wishing her a speedy recovery. Nothing in there would not be the truth; so stop feeling guilty and give her a call.