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People who offer "prayers" after a major tragedy?
Posted on 6/12/16 at 2:01 pm
Posted on 6/12/16 at 2:01 pm
Does anyone else find this to be insulting, or is it just me? I'm Christian/Catholic, but I get so irritated when something happens and people basically say "prayers sent". Well shite, thanks. What else can we do to ACTUALLY help the situation?? Maybe donate blood. Maybe donate a few dollars to the Red Cross or the families of the victims. Prayers don't do shite when there is zero effort behind them.
This is what triggered me today:
Orlando mass shooting: Louisiana governor offers prayers
This is what triggered me today:
Orlando mass shooting: Louisiana governor offers prayers
quote:
"Donna and I, along with every citizen in Louisiana, send our thoughts and prayers to the victims and their families. We stand ready to support the state of Florida in any way that we can to bring justice for those whose lives were lost."
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Posted on 6/12/16 at 2:03 pm to lsuwontonwrap
I'm sorry you're offended. Maybe, just maybe you need to get off your high horse.
Posted on 6/12/16 at 2:03 pm to lsuwontonwrap
So what have you done to help in this tragedy?
Posted on 6/12/16 at 2:04 pm to lsuwontonwrap
Im going to say a prayer for you
Posted on 6/12/16 at 2:04 pm to lsuwontonwrap
1 upvote = 1 prayer
Posted on 6/12/16 at 2:04 pm to lsuwontonwrap
quote:No, because that would be dumb.
Does anyone else find this to be insulting
Posted on 6/12/16 at 2:04 pm to lsuwontonwrap
Some people can only afford to offer a prayer. They may not can afford a monetary donation. They may be on medication not allowing them to donate blood. So basically I'm trying to say, frick OFF!
Posted on 6/12/16 at 2:05 pm to lsuwontonwrap
quote:
when there is zero effort behind them.
quote:
We stand ready to support the state of Florida in any way that we can
Posted on 6/12/16 at 2:05 pm to lsuwontonwrap
Posted on 6/12/16 at 2:05 pm to lsuwontonwrap
Yeah Wolfhound did it to me earlier on the poli board - really pissed me off.
I made the first post about the shooting and he comes in 9 replies later and piously offers "prayers to the victims and their families", you can tell he was calling me out for not offering worthless prayers to a non-existent god in the op.
I made the first post about the shooting and he comes in 9 replies later and piously offers "prayers to the victims and their families", you can tell he was calling me out for not offering worthless prayers to a non-existent god in the op.
Posted on 6/12/16 at 2:06 pm to lsuwontonwrap
It's a kind gesture... What's wrong with that? Also, seems to be a gross generalization that those who offer prayers don't also help in other ways as well.
Posted on 6/12/16 at 2:06 pm to lsunurse
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So what have you done to help in this tragedy?
I'm donating blood tomorrow, smart arse.
Posted on 6/12/16 at 2:07 pm to lsuwontonwrap
it's polite and respectful and intended as showing empathy .
why does that bother you ?
why does that bother you ?
Posted on 6/12/16 at 2:07 pm to lsuwontonwrap
Sorry, I'll revoke my prayers sent because it triggered you. You deserve a safe space.
Posted on 6/12/16 at 2:08 pm to lsuwontonwrap
One thing that does piss me off is at funerals people will tell the deceased's family (especially when it's untimely) that this was "all part of God's plan". Will never forget being at the visitation of a friend who was killed by a drunk driver when he was 15 and this woman saying this repeatably to people who were there. Oh really, it was part of God's plan for him to get run over by a guy who previously had 3 DUIs. Great and kind plan there, God.
Posted on 6/12/16 at 2:08 pm to lsuwontonwrap
It's just a thoughtful gesture you prick.
Posted on 6/12/16 at 2:09 pm to LSUstudent2006
quote:
LSUstudent2006
Posted on 6/12/16 at 2:09 pm to SirWinston
taking a wild shot here: people of faith feel their prayers will help in some way ...
maybe the people affected by the tragedy will in some way be comforted, however insignificant, by prayers and thoughts from abroad ...
maybe the OP should see the forest? ...
maybe the people affected by the tragedy will in some way be comforted, however insignificant, by prayers and thoughts from abroad ...
maybe the OP should see the forest? ...
Posted on 6/12/16 at 2:11 pm to lsuwontonwrap
I question people like you who are offended on how other people grieve. Just ignore it if it bothers you that much... its not that hard.
Posted on 6/12/16 at 2:11 pm to Billder
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high horse.
I never really understood this. what exactly does it mean when someone says get off of your "high horse"?
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