I was just thinking about all of this earlier today. I pass 2 churches on my morning walk, and one of them has someone sitting out front every day with their stacks of propaganda. They never approach me, though. Maybe it's the bright purple hair. Or the dirty looks I throw their way. Whatever. I'm just glad they leave me alone.

My rant has to do with people I know who insist on praying for me, or over me, or whatever the hell it is they do. I don't mind that part so much; my thought is if it makes you feel better, then go for it. Just don't try to give credit to your imaginary sky fairy for the results my doctors and I worked so hard for. That pisses me off to no end. I'm looking at you, MIL and FIL.

Trishyla, I get you on the "praying for you" thing. I usually just say thank you if anyone says it to me. I presume they mean well.

It's when you think about it more, that it seems like a cop out. They get to feel good about themselves, without actually having to do anything helpful. I prayed for you, my job here is done.

In context of Houston, it's akin living in a house that is not flooding, and instead of inviting your neighbours in, who are flooded, you just call out the window, I'm praying for you!

You're right about the judgemental part, illamae. Though I have to admit, one of the sweetest, kindest, most non-judgemental people I've ever known is extremely religious. But that's because she is a "christian" in the truest sense of the word. Never wears her religion on her sleeve. She's also politically progressive and unlike most christians I've known, she would be the one taking every neighbor she could squeeze in if there was an emergency. She was our neighbor for about 18 years until we moved a few miles away. She still loves to joke about how much she misses her pagan neighbors.. The funny thing is her name is Inamae. Every time I see your name, illamae, my brain substitutes Inamae. So I'm kind of predisposed to like you, even though we've never spoken before.

Trish

Interesting discussions going on here.  I figure for those that believe, perhaps their deity exists.  But for them not me, I can live with that.

Yes - that was my favorite "shame" moment. What a phony.

Yeeeessssss Wrenn😍😍😍.

saw an article about that Osteen jerk. Basically called him and his ilk hipoChristians.

They all are, Freya. He's just better at it than most.

Maybe it's just me, but if someone tells me they're a born again or evangelical christian, I run, not walk, in the opposite direction. Their fervor creeps me out.

Trish

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Lol Freya!

Also, I typed "Amen", can I have that stack of cash now, please.

Mr. Osteen, you will INDEED have your day of reckoning with the Lord, my dude.

And millions of decent, generous Christians are shaking their heads in dismay and shame all across the country.

Yes, this is how we demonstrate "the Love of Christ."

Thanks a lot, pal.

What is gods purpose for chiggers and ticks and mosquitos?

what is God's purpose for me?

I have just been Dx'd with 20 PLUS brain mets. And two of them are over 1 inch and 2 inches.

Crap that its a holiday wkend. Will try to get referral to onco neurologist after holiday.