How do you feel about being prayed for?

As I said, though, if any of this was the case, then bad things wouldn't happen to good people. The religious generally pray for themselves and their loved ones to be kept safe and well - it'd be crazy to claim that this actually happened, countless people all over the world who were religious and have had horrible things happen to them that in some cases have resulted in death.

Stop saying "as I said" omg...and ok I get it, you're an atheist. And prayer isn't always asking for something. It could be thanking. 😛 a lot of believers, despite the normal trials and tribulations of being human like struggles, still thank their God for what they do have. I'm not saying it always seems to make sense I'm just explaining that a bit of suffering here or there doesn't deter real believers.

Well, as I said...... Actually, I'm not an atheist, I'm agnostic Just saying, even if there is a god, I just don't believe anything comes of prayer. Though, I'm all for people doing whatever makes them happy so long as nobody else is getting hurt, so whatevs really

Agnostic, whatever then!? Lol.

Ok fine. You're entitled but do you respect my opinion too?

Yep, as I said () I respect everyone's right to believe in/do what they like so long as nobody gets hurt, and I respect your opinion generally

Generally or genuinely?

Both?

I'm not one of those morose motherf***ers that use generally and genuinely interchangeably, if that's what you're thinking

Mainly aimed towards non-religious folks. How would you/do you feel about being prayed for? Not necessarily just in person but also, for example, if you messaged a friend telling them about a hard situation and they said they'd pray for you. I can understand that anyone who doesn't believe in a god/or the same God would perhaps find it pointless but would you be pleased/offended/find it awkward?

As an FYI, I'm a Christian which is really why I'm asking as it's not something I can really understand having been bought up in church. And please keep it civil, I'm not trying to convert anyone, I'd just love to hear your honest opinions and experiences!

Edited to say that I'm not looking for advice as to whether I should (as that's something I discuss with friends etc) I am purely curious as to other people's views.

Personally i find it stupid, but accept the support and say “thanks”.
Amount of times someone has “prayed” rather than actually helping or doing anything about a situation is too damn high.

Mainly aimed towards non-religious folks. How would you/do you feel about being prayed for? Not necessarily just in person but also, for example, if you messaged a friend telling them about a hard situation and they said they'd pray for you. I can understand that anyone who doesn't believe in a god/or the same God would perhaps find it pointless but would you be pleased/offended/find it awkward?

As an FYI, I'm a Christian which is really why I'm asking as it's not something I can really understand having been bought up in church. And please keep it civil, I'm not trying to convert anyone, I'd just love to hear your honest opinions and experiences!

Edited to say that I'm not looking for advice as to whether I should (as that's something I discuss with friends etc) I am purely curious as to other people's views.

If you're aware that a friend isn't religious, you may want to ditch it in favour of something like "thinking of you". I think most people would see it that way anyway, but some people might see it as pushing religion or something (some people are touchy about the whole religion thing). It's by no means an inappropriate thing to say though.

Hope that makes sense

Mainly aimed towards non-religious folks. How would you/do you feel about being prayed for? Not necessarily just in person but also, for example, if you messaged a friend telling them about a hard situation and they said they'd pray for you. I can understand that anyone who doesn't believe in a god/or the same God would perhaps find it pointless but would you be pleased/offended/find it awkward?

As an FYI, I'm a Christian which is really why I'm asking as it's not something I can really understand having been bought up in church. And please keep it civil, I'm not trying to convert anyone, I'd just love to hear your honest opinions and experiences!

Edited to say that I'm not looking for advice as to whether I should (as that's something I discuss with friends etc) I am purely curious as to other people's views.