Makes me sad to be british :-(

[Wayne Luke]

Hmmm...

If one were to define my spiritual path as a religion it would be this weird mix of Native American, Anglo-Saxon, Celtic, Norse and Shinto philosophies. Though I was raised Christian so that probably has some bearing in there as well. I mean those prophets were very wise men.

Anyway, if someone offered to pray for me than more power to them. Prayer is universal no matter what faith you have. It is a personification of hope and that is what allows people to get through desparate situations. Even Atheists have prayer. They may not pray to a deity but they manifest their hope and dreams in order to provide a better life for themselves. It may be something mundane as "I hope I win the Lottery" or "I can beat this cancer" but they are still prayers. Are they listened to by supernatural beings? We pray that they are but there is no proof. We have to take it on the faith of our beliefs that they are. So when someone asks if they can pray for me, I say sure. I don't care what their beliefs are because they are instilling hope in the universe and that can't be a bad thing.

[UncoderMom]

Originally Posted by Wayne Luke

Hmmm...

If one were to define my spiritual path as a religion it would be this weird mix of Native American, Anglo-Saxon, Celtic, Norse and Shinto philosophies. Though I was raised Christian so that probably has some bearing in there as well. I mean those prophets were very wise men.

Anyway, if someone offered to pray for me than more power to them. Prayer is universal no matter what faith you have. It is a personification of hope and that is what allows people to get through desparate situations. Even Atheists have prayer. They may not pray to a deity but they manifest their hope and dreams in order to provide a better life for themselves. It may be something mundane as "I hope I win the Lottery" or "I can beat this cancer" but they are still prayers. Are they listened to by supernatural beings? We pray that they are but there is no proof. We have to take it on the faith of our beliefs that they are. So when someone asks if they can pray for me, I say sure. I don't care what their beliefs are because they are instilling hope in the universe and that can't be a bad thing.

Again, wheres the thanks button when you need it. LOL

[Magnumutz]

Originally Posted by UncoderMom

To me, prayer offerings (no mater what religion, from a Christian, Jew, Muslim, etc) is the greatest form of sincerity and kindness.

Originally Posted by Wayne Luke

Prayer is universal no matter what faith you have.

Amen!

[Oyobiia]

I would not want her to say a prayer to me. But I would not be bothered if she did. Neither would I go report her.

[chick]

That's really sad.

You all need to a little research who the worlds REAL puppet masters are. They wreak havoc on our countries, currently the US, Britain, and Germany are taking the hardest beating from these parasites... until we expel them, just like throughout history...... Think about it!

Not too happy being in America either. Becoming a 3rd world joke fast.

[tipoboy]

Dont get me started on britain i live in this nanny state and IMO labour has ruined it, time for the BNP, and i never ever thought i'd say that!

[Hornstar]

Its always they way. about 1 % of people have to make life hell for people.

I am not religious but seriously who cares. If someone wanted to try and offer me a prayer then goodo.

The craziest part is, she wasn't saying a prayer for them, she was offering.

Saying a prayer for them without their permission, that may be something to object to.
Offering a prayer, it's an offer, nothing is actually done or performed unless they want it.

If we go with this rule, as diversity, we should respect the diversity of patients who don't like to speak, and not speak to a patient unless spoken to first, or.... I could come up with some more creative stuff, but I'll leave that to you.

This is why I've left the western world and come to Asia, things are so much simpler here.

[UKBusinessLive]

Originally Posted by MattyAsia

The craziest part is, she wasn't saying a prayer for them, she was offering.

Saying a prayer for them without their permission, that may be something to object to.
Offering a prayer, it's an offer, nothing is actually done or performed unless they want it.

If we go with this rule, as diversity, we should respect the diversity of patients who don't like to speak, and not speak to a patient unless spoken to first, or.... I could come up with some more creative stuff, but I'll leave that to you.

This is why I've left the western world and come to Asia, things are so much simpler here.

Might take you up on that Mattyasia

Religion has gone crazy in the UK, Not the actual Religion itself but the way people veiw different Religions.

Only last week, The South Yorkshire Police Dressed 3 women Police Officers in Burkhas for the Day, and let them loose on the streets, Just to show them what its like

Nice to see that the our police force in a time of rising crime, muggings and general discontent have managed to fine the time and resourse to take 3 Police officers away from mainstream policing and parade them is this shabby publicity stunt.

According to Sheffield's police magazine: 'The exercise is just one of many activities South Yorkshire Police has planned with communities and ethnic minority leaders to secure strong relationships, celebrate diversity and encourage integration.'

Leave aside the fact that most reasonable people think the burqa has no place on the streets of Britain, being an oppressive symbol of political and religious fundamentalism.

This patronising stunt is the clearest evidence yet that some sections of the police force have gone stark, staring bonkers.

Those responsible say they want to put themselves 'in the shoes' of members of the community.

How about putting themselves in the shoes of despairing taxpayers, plagued by burglary, street crime and anti- social behaviour and abandoned to their fate by the police.

Or members of the motoring community nicked for doing a few miles an hour over the limit on a deserted road.


Religion is not wrong in itself, but in the way the "do gooders" seem to want to try and portray it for the rest of us.

Give us a break, and stick to your day job

[Vinyljunky]

Originally Posted by UKBusinessLive

Religion is not wrong in itself, but in the way the "do gooders" seem to want to try and portray it for the rest of us.

Give us a break, and stick to your day job

Well said :up:

I think political correctnes has gone way too far as well Im disabled and some people are too nervous to speak to me in fear of saying the wrong thing