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Taco Fred wrote: I can't stand it. To me it is a condescending approach such as you are going to hell and I am going to save you.
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charliedog wrote: The first time this occurred to me, (having had help from people on this forum in the matter and looked at Lutherius's writings too) I did turn around and say, "Actually, I don't give you my permission to pray for me." The people in question were all, "well, we don't have to have your permission - we are going to pray for you..." I was astounded, "Despite the fact that I have specifically asked you not to pray for me, you are going to ignore that request and do it?" The got all weird and proud and psuedo-holy and said, "Correct..." All I could think of to say was, "Well, I don't think that is very polite actually.." and as they were constructing the idea that God's will was above the idea of being polite I walked away. I felt totally manipulated and yes, I do think that such manipulative goings on are evil. Absolutely.
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DentalCarrieS wrote: I am with the it really offends me now camp. But just because like everyone else here, I know what is behind it when it comes from the pentes. Judgement, pure and simple. My response to this statement is usually, "Thank you. I need all the help I can get" as an unholy string of expletives hang in the cartoon thought bubble over my head. At least since I left the church I don't have to hear the out loud prayers in my ear during the alter services about what everyone else thought my problems with god were. " We pray for Carrie's faith, Lord. Let her believe like a child. Have grace and forgiveness on her Lord." Talk about offensive.
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walkaway archie...that is so creepy..have a blessed day...eeeeuuuugh.......... Fake...blaugh...
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walkawayarchie wrote: I get that "Have a blessed day" on a regular basis (usually when I go into stores like the local Wal-Mart, where I get it often). It also offends me, because I know they're forcing their religion on me.
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