Thoughts and Prayers

I get some viewing this negatively when the response comes from a person who could help but chooses not to; however, I don’t understand why so many average Joes lay into each other via social media when everyone is trying to show support and comfort in the wake of a situation no one has control over.


Have we, as human beings, become so negative in our views that we can’t even allow someone to show support, simply because their view and method differ from our own beliefs? Back when I didn’t even believe in anything, I was never upset when I got this response from others after something painful happened. By all means if you believe in prayer then pray! If you believe in new age energy stuff then send good vibes. If you don’t believe in shit then have a moment of silence, but don’t berate a person, who has just as much control as you do, for expressing their support.

Let people care in their own way!

/rant

 

I get that and I understand why they view it as a useless platitude in those circumstances; however, when it’s two Joe Schmo’s on social media then I don’t see the need for people to berate the person who believes in the power of prayer.

I never said it was impossible. I’ve seen kind people of all ways of life. I think any phony person is bad whether they’re a believer or an atheist/agnostic.

 

I have this weird aversion to telling people I will pray for them. I often will pray for them but TELLING them that I will makes me uncomfortable. Its my problem for sure. I always assume its the last thing they want to hear but I could be very very wrong.

 

I don’t tell people that I’ll pray for them either so I’m right there with you, broseph.