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KaySquirrel · 09-05-2008, 14:10

So if a Christian goes to visit a friend in hospital, the expression of kindness and sympathy must depend on the beliefs of the hospitalized?

If the sick friend is Christian also, and the Christian says they will pray for them = no foul.

If the sick friend is agnostic, the Christian should say 'I will pray for you... Mayyyyybe!'

If the sick friend is athiest, the Christian should say 'I will not pray for you'.

If the sick friend believes in Drop-Dead-Fred, bringing a vase of gladiolas is right out!

You guys don't have it easy, do you? Seems easier to avoid visiting hours entirely.

Then again, I couldn't handle being an athiest either. If I had to spend all my time lecturing you presumptuous and condescending people who insist on blessing my every sneeze, my colds would last for weeks!

09-05-2008, 14:10	#175
KaySquirrel My posts are too long :$ Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Somewhere between OMG and WTF Services: I use BT blinkenlights now! Posts: 301	Re: Christians told to treat atheists and agnostics with "deep esteem" So if a Christian goes to visit a friend in hospital, the expression of kindness and sympathy must depend on the beliefs of the hospitalized? If the sick friend is Christian also, and the Christian says they will pray for them = no foul. If the sick friend is agnostic, the Christian should say 'I will pray for you... Mayyyyybe!' If the sick friend is athiest, the Christian should say 'I will not pray for you'. If the sick friend believes in Drop-Dead-Fred, bringing a vase of gladiolas is right out! You guys don't have it easy, do you? Seems easier to avoid visiting hours entirely. Then again, I couldn't handle being an athiest either. If I had to spend all my time lecturing you presumptuous and condescending people who insist on blessing my every sneeze, my colds would last for weeks! __________________ I need a new signature.