Would a Prayer Request Topic be Used?

[milliways]

I am fairly new to MN and have been watching some threads when I would love to offer hugs/support etc, but also ask "Would you like me (anyone) to pray for you". I know some people may take offence at this, but others may appreciate the chance. Similarly, without having to go into great detail, requests could be made for prayer from anyone willing for their particular situation. Thoughts please.:)

Hi, Hilary, I am a member but have never actually posted yet! However I do like to have a browse, and I think your site is fab

I'd say it's a great idea I've told muslim, atheist and buddisht friends who been having difficult times that I'd pray for them - and rather than being offended because they don't believe in the same things as me they've ALWAYS said thankyou and are glad that I've 'thought' of them.

This IS The relgious board after all and in the same way I would take no offence if the muslim mum's on here wanted to start their own thread about Islam etc I would like to think that no-one else would take offence at the Christians among us doing that.

Senora

"I think it is a nice gesture. But to me (an agnostic, verging on being an atheist) it would be mildy offensive to have a whole "prayers for" topic as it would imply that my non-praying support was inferior."

Absolutely not - why should your non praying support be inferior?? If I were a non Christian (as I was once upon a time ) then I would still look at the thread and see who wanted to be 'thought' of (if you know what I mean).

I'm sure if we all took the time to read ALL of the topics on MN we're be sure to find some that not only 'mildly' offend us - but some may great offend us........but I think most of us (I hope ) are adult enough to realise that people don't post these things to upset us as individuals but rather because that's what 'they' believe.

Hello Gwen xxx

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