atheist...what do do with thoughts-and-prayers

Paco

Jaybird627

I am with you on the power of prayer. I'm not religious (lapsed Catholic) but not an atheist. I just don't think too much about it and don't go to religious services or take much of any time to pray. BUT I do believe that prayers work somehow and you kind of summed it up with the positive energy. I usually tell someone I'll send my good vibes and white light, in the hope that positive thinking and energy can bring them relief. It can't hurt, that's for sure.

sas-schatzi

Patsy, Praying allows a connectedness to each other. It may be one sided b/c you have no faith. Your choice, as is faith is for another.

Hope I can remember this story. But I think I can't, so,it will take quite awhile of sifting back through another thread.. If I can locate what I'm trying to find. It will be multiple old post by myself and others. If I can accomplish this the meaning will be known.

WC3

Being a religious minority it just translates in my head to kind thoughts and well wishings in general. I find most people are sincere in their intentions on these matters and don't harbor passive aggressive sentiments, but for the ones who do, that is a reflection of their own short comings. They have some emotional growing to do and that is their burden, not yours.

Kanga_Roo

Just for the laugh... but I do agree with Ricky

adgnola

If someone is willing to take a little time out of their day to think of me in a positive light, keep me in their prayers, or otherwise send me positive thoughts/vibes/prayers/light/love, I am grateful. I don't expect everyone to share my beliefs but I am not offended by others keeping me close to heart, I'm honored.

molliefish

I believe in the human spirit and I believe in you. If someone prays for me, and most often is it my very dear Hindu friend, I say thank you.