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#1 2011-08-20 20:54:08
Does anyone pray?
I dunno. I was watching an episode of King of Queens where Doug gets interested in church and starts praying.
Well, anyways, do you pray? Also, when do you pray: in the morning, before dinner, before bed, etc?
My answer: Yes, I do. I usually pray before meals and before bed. I may also pray whenever I feel like it or when I feel something isn't right. I even pray in the shower sometimes. 
Please remember not to start any religious arguments and do not offend anyone's beliefs. All I want is a simple answer. I don't want this to become flamebait.
Discuss. 
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#2 2011-08-20 20:57:03
- GirWaffles64
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Re: Does anyone pray?
I love the idea of religion, and the love and compassion it puts in people
But I am not religious myself and therefore do not pray
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#3 2011-08-20 21:11:36
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Re: Does anyone pray?
GirWaffles64 wrote:
I love the idea of religion, and the love and compassion it puts in people
But I am not religious myself and therefore do not pray
QUOTE OF THE RIGHT NOW: why are we arguing about dead babies? -videogame9
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#8 2011-08-20 21:19:24
Re: Does anyone pray?
Usually only at church. I should more though. I'm gonna start tonight.
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#9 2011-08-20 21:21:54
- ToxicQuillz
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Re: Does anyone pray?
Nope.
You lived a good four years, Scratch 1.4... May you rest in peace...
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#10 2011-08-20 21:25:16
Re: Does anyone pray?
777w eez an atheist.
bUt he does hope that those less fortunate get better soon.
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#11 2011-08-20 21:29:43
- Shadowsonics
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Re: Does anyone pray?
Yes, a lot of times every day. For food, for a good sleep, a safe journey, etc.
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#13 2011-08-20 21:47:15
Re: Does anyone pray?
PandaGuy wrote:
777w wrote:
777w eez an atheist.
bUt he does hope that those less fortunate get better soon.That's fine.
:>
Thee problem is, while some people are sitting there praying,
others are taking action and donating to charity, or better yet creating charities.
but if praying is part of your religion and helps comfort you, im okay wit dat.
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#14 2011-08-20 21:49:33
- brettman98
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Re: Does anyone pray?
777w wrote:
PandaGuy wrote:
777w wrote:
777w eez an atheist.
bUt he does hope that those less fortunate get better soon.That's fine.
:>
Thee problem is, while some people are sitting there praying,
others are taking action and donating to charity, or better yet creating charities.
but if praying is part of your religion and helps comfort you, im okay wit dat.
hate to burst your little bubble there pal, but the church and almost all religious movements are all for charity, and have tons of charities and drives and collections for the poor and etc.
Not saying atheists don't do charity, but christians and others do too, so saying they just sit and pray and do nothing would be wrong.
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#15 2011-08-20 21:56:00
- littletonkslover
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Re: Does anyone pray?
yeah, i'm a catholic so you have to do all of that stuff and be really strict about it in church
but yeah i pray outside of church when i'm sad and stuff. makes me feel better c:
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#16 2011-08-20 21:58:26
Re: Does anyone pray?
brettman98 wrote:
777w wrote:
PandaGuy wrote:
That's fine.:>
Thee problem is, while some people are sitting there praying,
others are taking action and donating to charity, or better yet creating charities.
but if praying is part of your religion and helps comfort you, im okay wit dat.hate to burst your little bubble there pal, but the church and almost all religious movements are all for charity, and have tons of charities and drives and collections for the poor and etc.
Not saying atheists don't do charity, but christians and others do too, so saying they just sit and pray and do nothing would be wrong.
okee
thanks for clarification
:>
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#17 2011-08-20 21:59:24
- Musicstar888
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Re: Does anyone pray?
I don't pray on a normal basis.
I do pray when I've reached such a severe case of insomnia that I'm crying and forcing myself to sleep, I pray to God that he'll help me fall asleep because that's my only option. And it's funny, cause it works. Other than that, no praying, really. It's just something I don't really do.
I think I might believe in God a little bit. I'm thinking about becoming a universalist.
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#19 2011-08-20 22:10:54
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Re: Does anyone pray?
Before every meal and sleep, and at random times.
I'm basically honorary nasty. N-n-n-n-nasty jazz
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#20 2011-08-20 22:11:18
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Re: Does anyone pray?
777w wrote:
brettman98 wrote:
777w wrote:
:>
Thee problem is, while some people are sitting there praying,
others are taking action and donating to charity, or better yet creating charities.
but if praying is part of your religion and helps comfort you, im okay wit dat.hate to burst your little bubble there pal, but the church and almost all religious movements are all for charity, and have tons of charities and drives and collections for the poor and etc.
Not saying atheists don't do charity, but christians and others do too, so saying they just sit and pray and do nothing would be wrong.okee
thanks for clarification
:>
no problemo sir
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#23 2011-08-20 23:37:22
Re: Does anyone pray?
brettman98 wrote:
777w wrote:
brettman98 wrote:
hate to burst your little bubble there pal, but the church and almost all religious movements are all for charity, and have tons of charities and drives and collections for the poor and etc.
Not saying atheists don't do charity, but christians and others do too, so saying they just sit and pray and do nothing would be wrong.okee
thanks for clarification
:>no problemo sir
Brettman's right. Christians don't just sit and pray. Many people give donations to their church and the church donates the money to charity to help those in need. Us Christians have devised many ways to help the poor. So, saying that they do nothing useful, is, well, kinda offensive.
Prayer, in a Christian POV, is one of the basics of life and helps us understand what God tries to tell us. Prayer is just one out of thousands (maybe even millions) of daily activities we Christians do to help others.
For example, on this one religious show I watch sometimes, they've started multiple charities for poor people, poor countries, poor kids, etc. They've also helped disaster areas, like Haiti and Japan, and help bring wells to people in need of clean water. How do they do this? They do it through some of their own money, viewer's donations, and other stuff. You see, we all make contributions. Even the littlest penny is a big help.
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#24 2011-08-20 23:42:05
Re: Does anyone pray?
littletonkslover wrote:
yeah, i'm a catholic so you have to do all of that stuff and be really strict about it in church
but yeah i pray outside of church when i'm sad and stuff. makes me feel better c:
That's good. I also like praying when I'm sad. It gives me comfort. Another upside about prayer (in a Christian POV), is God is the only one who understands you and you can talk to him whenever something or someone is bothering you or when you're in need of enlightenment.
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