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Feb 5, 2007 6:23 PM CST Prayer question~~ Would you allow...
spidermiss2426
spidermiss2426spidermiss2426Maxton, NC, USA16 Threads 348 Posts
I'm interested in your thoughts on an issue.

My Roommate will not allow me to say a prayer at the dinner table because I'm not a Christian. She says she will only allow Christian prayers praying to Christ in her home. I don't get her thinking.

But my question is this: I think a prayer is a prayer is a prayer-- NO MATTER what religion it comes from. And a blessing in the name of any diety is a good thing, in my opinion.

If it was your home... and lets say-- a priest, a buddhist monk, a Rabbi, a High Priestess (Wiccan spiritual leader), and a preacher were in your home and each wanted to say a prayer in your behalf, would you refuse any of them?? Or any other religious leader I can't think of at the moment??

Personally, as I have said... All religions are legit, and all are a good thing. As long as someone doesn't force someone else to become a religion they don't want to become. And I don't see anything wrong with any prayers, as long as they are for the common good.

Thoughts??
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Feb 5, 2007 6:26 PM CST Prayer question~~ Would you allow...
nwnstar
nwnstarnwnstarConway, USA38 Threads 5,464 Posts
um...she can't stop you from praying...prayers do not have to be made aloud.
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Feb 5, 2007 6:26 PM CST Prayer question~~ Would you allow...
I'm sorry that is idiotic spider do what ya wanna do and feel in your heart.........who made her God's assistant.......hmmmmmmmmm....
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Feb 5, 2007 6:28 PM CST Prayer question~~ Would you allow...
spidermiss2426
spidermiss2426spidermiss2426Maxton, NC, USA16 Threads 348 Posts
Yes but what are your thoughts on prayers in general-- like said out loud in your home... don't focus on my silly roommate.. she's just messed up. BUT what are your thoughts about the subject in general??
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Feb 5, 2007 6:28 PM CST Prayer question~~ Would you allow...
geminilove1669
geminilove1669geminilove1669Keenesburg, Colorado USA256 Posts
I agree with you 100%. It doesn't matter what religion you are God will always hear you. Or whoever you pray to....
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Feb 5, 2007 6:29 PM CST Prayer question~~ Would you allow...
mbcasey
mbcaseymbcaseyNorth Myrtle Beach, South Carolina USA68 Threads 7 Polls 16,449 Posts
I would not mind a prayer from another religion in my home. However, there are some religions I would not allow. Wikken, devil worship, druid, etc. If you are one of those religions, I respect your freedom of beliefs but it is my home and please respect my freedom of choice. Pray silently if you want to.
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Feb 5, 2007 6:30 PM CST Prayer question~~ Would you allow...
spidermiss2426
spidermiss2426spidermiss2426Maxton, NC, USA16 Threads 348 Posts
I wanted to point out that I AM Wiccan, and it is NOT devil worship, or evil or wrong in any capacity. THAT is a misconception. Actually there is no Devil in Wicca, because the Devil is a Judeo/Christian concept. There is a God and a Goddess in Wicca, not a devil.
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Feb 5, 2007 6:32 PM CST Prayer question~~ Would you allow...
mbcasey
mbcaseymbcaseyNorth Myrtle Beach, South Carolina USA68 Threads 7 Polls 16,449 Posts
Where did I say it was devil worship?
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Feb 5, 2007 6:33 PM CST Prayer question~~ Would you allow...
nwnstar
nwnstarnwnstarConway, USA38 Threads 5,464 Posts
well...i'm catholic...but i really think everyone is praying to the same deity...i think we just have different names.

to pray to mother earth or the goddess...since God made the earth...it's just another facet of him, in my opinion.

i'm not allowing satanic prayers in my house, however...but then, i can't imagine when a satan-worshiper would ever be IN my house to begin with.
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Feb 5, 2007 6:33 PM CST Prayer question~~ Would you allow...
spidermiss2426
spidermiss2426spidermiss2426Maxton, NC, USA16 Threads 348 Posts
Not you neccesarily but you did include it in the same category as devil worship, in the same sentance. And since this is a common misconception I was explaining that to the masses who might not know.
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Feb 5, 2007 6:34 PM CST Prayer question~~ Would you allow...
lvslife
lvslifelvslifemoore, USA223 Threads 2,565 Posts
any prayer to a GOD of love, is indeed allowed in my home or anywhere i am at. nowhere in the Bible does it say any one kind of prayer is better than another. as long as any two come together. i have to question the legitamcy of a christian that would say such a thing, if for no other reason than to think that her very own type of praying and view of christianity would rub off on you. i cant see her validity.
kathug
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Feb 5, 2007 6:34 PM CST Prayer question~~ Would you allow...
adj4u
adj4uadj4unorth central, USA4,943 Posts
the root of all evil --- organized religion

but if ya want to say a prayer you go

if they don't wanna hear it say to yourself

but hey what do i know
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Feb 5, 2007 6:36 PM CST Prayer question~~ Would you allow...
mbcasey
mbcaseymbcaseyNorth Myrtle Beach, South Carolina USA68 Threads 7 Polls 16,449 Posts
No, I included it in a catagory of religious beliefs that I would not allow in my home to be prayed out loud, so please don't assume I thought Wikken was devil worship...does Wikken allow for apologies?
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Feb 5, 2007 6:37 PM CST Prayer question~~ Would you allow...
do whats in your heart yell if ya wanna.........yay
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Feb 5, 2007 6:54 PM CST Prayer question~~ Would you allow...
shyone57
shyone57shyone57Kilkenny, Ireland14 Threads 2,037 Posts
In my home everybody has the freedom to say a prayer, but then, I'm not religious as in religious. I believe in God but not in any church.
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Feb 5, 2007 6:57 PM CST Prayer question~~ Would you allow...
my daughter does some wikka it's like good karma and such???right I hope..........damn kid of mine.........grin
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Feb 5, 2007 6:58 PM CST Prayer question~~ Would you allow...
yes but there is a spell involvedsigh
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Feb 5, 2007 6:58 PM CST Prayer question~~ Would you allow...
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ to ken^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
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Feb 5, 2007 7:55 PM CST Prayer question~~ Would you allow...
spidermiss2426
spidermiss2426spidermiss2426Maxton, NC, USA16 Threads 348 Posts
If you have any questions about Wicca feel free to ask me Adrean. :) Might help you understand what your daughter believes in.kiss
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Feb 5, 2007 7:58 PM CST Prayer question~~ Would you allow...
ty spider it's just her dabble this year 2005 it was catholisism...I supported that too! I personally am a unitarian......so we embrace all...
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