Why are people unhappy\upset when they read someone is praying because of a trag

1. 70

   Matthew RNposted 9 years ago

   Why are people unhappy\upset when they read someone is praying because of a tragic event?
   
   If a person does not believe in God, why would it matter if someone prays and posts something general to that affect?  I see people doing things in the name of better health and lots of wealth that I know will not bring such, but that does not mean I ask them to stop.  It makes them feel good, and is not dangerous so go with it.  Prayer seems to touch a different nerve, even if you do not believe in an god, why is that?

   replyreport
2. 77

   Oztinatoposted 9 years ago

   Why are people unhappy about prayer: because they are bigoted and intolerant of anything to do with religion. It is sheer narrow mindedness, scrooge like meaness plus  piddly small hearts.
   The answer to your question is unfortunately very ugly inhumane behaviour.

   replyreport
3. 69

   lisavollrathposted 9 years ago

   I think, in the context of what's happened the past couple of weeks, the objection is not to prayer, but to praying in lieu of taking action. It's fine to pray for the victims of mass killings and terrorism, but perhaps prayer isn't the most effective means to put an end to the violence.
   
   Don't look at it so much an objection to prayer, but as a desire for all those on their knees to rise up, and take action to prevent any further violence.

   replyreport
   1. 69

      Michaela Osieckiposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      This. Exactly this!

      replyreport
4. 61

   SpiritusShepherdposted 9 years ago

   I believe the anger comes from a belief that prayer is taking the place of action. When some read "Sending prayers" they assume that the one making the post is using prayer in the place of action. Sometimes this is true, I have met those who do use prayer in the place of action. Sometimes the person is offering is prayer, because it is all they can do. Other times the person is offering prayer, but later they are able to help in other ways.
   I understand the anger, but I would encourage those who feel this anger to remember that they do not know the whole story.

   replyreport
5. 79

   Express10posted 9 years ago

   I agree with Lisa Vollrath. I agree that prayer in lieu of action is often the issue. In the context of the republican presidential candidates posting and saying that their prayers are with the victims & their families of the SB shootings, my very first thought was that they might just be trying to say something nice without action. This behavior happens often. (I must note that Hilary Clinton's response was quite different.) I believe that prayer is fine but action is required whenever someone feels moved enough to say/post that they're praying or their prayers are with...

   replyreport