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hrmjustin

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70. That is how they feel and they shpuld be respected.

Reply to truebrit71 (Reply #69)

Fri May 29, 2015, 04:14 PM

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An Atheist’s Open Letter to Those Praying for His Son [View all] rug May 2015 OP

I hope his son does well. cbayer May 2015 #1

Good letter. SheilaT May 2015 #2

There is absolutely no reason to think that people offer prayers as a substitute for cbayer May 2015 #4

"Religiously based relief agencies " generally use part of the money you mistakenly give them Warren Stupidity May 2015 #5

which secular NGOs do you mean as even MSF has overhead? Thanks and I an genuinely curious. uppityperson May 2015 #14

They all have overhead. That isn't the issue. Warren Stupidity May 2015 #18

thanks for the reply. I tried to volunteered for one, but was turned down only because wouldn't uppityperson May 2015 #22

No and that is all about choice yeoman6987 May 2015 #26

It's my observation that people who offer prayers SheilaT May 2015 #13

Your observations are consistent with your confirmation bias but not cbayer May 2015 #17

I am not the one saying people who pray are heinous. SheilaT May 2015 #20

Please provide a link to that study yeoman6987 May 2015 #27

I did not say anything about a study. SheilaT May 2015 #33

You made factual statements yeoman6987 May 2015 #34

Gosh. All factual statements need to be backed by a study? SheilaT May 2015 #39

You clearly said it was your observation. cbayer May 2015 #40

Despite your "invisible friend" snark, some people get guidance and strength from prayer cbayer May 2015 #35

What I am responding to is SheilaT May 2015 #41

What you say about those who believe in prayer are only your assumptions. cbayer May 2015 #42

To quote you: SheilaT May 2015 #44

You continue to make the same statement about people praying cbayer May 2015 #45

He's so cute...poor guy... AuntPatsy May 2015 #3

In conclusion... Warren Stupidity May 2015 #6

mmmhmmm Heddi May 2015 #9

Yes. Bugs23 May 2015 #12

Here's the end. rug May 2015 #21

Yep. okasha May 2015 #25

Makes sense. Hospitals are not cheap. Prayers are. truebrit71 May 2015 #29

Money is Of actual use, in this case. AtheistCrusader May 2015 #30

Not a paraphrase. okasha May 2015 #31

Still not something you put in double quotes. AtheistCrusader May 2015 #32

Stay classy. mr blur May 2015 #36

And what do you think would be more effective, prayer or money? Warren Stupidity May 2015 #37

"Don't pray for my son. Send me money." AlbertCat May 2015 #43

IF people want to help phil89 May 2015 #53

What's wrong with that? Goblinmonger May 2015 #48

I liked the assholes in the comment sections who were like Heddi May 2015 #7

"Your son has often been in my thoughts and I'm hoping everything turns out well" struggle4progress May 2015 #8

Why are you referring to yourself in your last line? Heddi May 2015 #10

Eh, I sorta had a bit of the same reaction that guy did, so .... moriah May 2015 #23

All those words and not one viable reason to lie about what the man said Heddi May 2015 #24

You actually think his "quote" was alledging that was their actual words? moriah May 2015 #38

WheN you insist on telling an atheist 'I'm praying for you' instead of AtheistCrusader May 2015 #46

And do all atheists have it tattooed on their forehead? moriah May 2015 #47

That persons entire online public identity is built around the public knowledge he is a atheist. AtheistCrusader May 2015 #49

Also, I love the implied 'you conform to my norm' in your objection. AtheistCrusader May 2015 #50

Some people pray anyway, even when they know you're not religious Rob H. May 2015 #51

Do they have to rub it in our faces? AtheistCrusader May 2015 #52

This wasn't just telling, even Rob H. May 2015 #54

That person should have sensed and been sensitive to your discomfort. AtheistCrusader May 2015 #65

I've had a similar experience. Mariana May 2015 #66

The best way I can think to describe it Rob H. May 2015 #68

Or, religious people could just go and pray privately Mariana May 2015 #67

Exactly. beam me up scottie May 2015 #77

you just described religious privilege Lordquinton May 2015 #83

Yes, I'm aware that I did. moriah May 2015 #88

so you claim to understand this privilege Lordquinton May 2015 #89

Why are you deliberately misrepresenting what he wrote? beam me up scottie May 2015 #90

What about the hateful bigots who smeared the father in this thread? beam me up scottie May 2015 #72

Eeww! Starboard Tack May 2015 #87

S4p turned criticism into invective. That wasn't a paraphrase. AtheistCrusader May 2015 #28

You're a very phil89 May 2015 #11

Seriously? Rob H. May 2015 #15

I did read it. phil89 May 2015 #55

Uh... Rob H. May 2015 #56

Oopsie. It's ugly when you think it's pointed at you, isn't it….. cbayer May 2015 #58

What a fascinating dialogue you just manufactured. Is there something you want to tell us? AtheistCrusader May 2015 #16

Nice letter goldent May 2015 #19

I wish them the best. hrmjustin May 2015 #57

Whatever you do, don't pray for them!! cbayer May 2015 #59

Well that doesn't bother me. hrmjustin May 2015 #60

When people say it to me, I hear "I care about you and I'm thinking of you". cbayer May 2015 #61

Yeah most understand it is a courtesy. hrmjustin May 2015 #62

Yes, there are those that are creepy - like "I'll pray for your salvation". cbayer May 2015 #63

yes. But simple prayers are just a courtesy. hrmjustin May 2015 #64

.... and to this couple, a complete waste of time... truebrit71 May 2015 #69

That is how they feel and they shpuld be respected. hrmjustin May 2015 #70

Exactly... truebrit71 May 2015 #71

Thank you for showing some class, justin. beam me up scottie May 2015 #73

Thank you and agreed. hrmjustin May 2015 #75

Agreed. truebrit71 May 2015 #76

Thanks, justin Rob H. May 2015 #79

My pleasure. hrmjustin May 2015 #80

How's the weather over there? truebrit71 May 2015 #74

I'm in Atlanta and it's been raining a lot. cbayer May 2015 #78

I can't believe how much shitflinging this guy's rather windy but honest letter has engendered here. MADem May 2015 #81

Thank fuck SOMEONE around here knows how to paraphrase. AtheistCrusader May 2015 #84

I am into "Live and let live." And I like little kids--they're some of the nicest, most honest MADem May 2015 #85

+1, done and done. AtheistCrusader May 2015 #86

I do get sick of hearing about god gwheezie May 2015 #82