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Hey to "Dear Abby"

Started this discussion. Last reply by Alan Perlman Jan 4. 20 Replies 0 Likes

In the "Dear Abby" column today Abby answers a question that is similar to one posted here about how to respond to those who say they will pray for you when they know you are dealing with illness or…Continue

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Alan Perlman replied to Ceil's discussion Hey to "Dear Abby"

"My reply: "What?! You think God's too busy and he's going to let me die unless you remind him?""

Jan 4

Humble Pie replied to Ceil's discussion Hey to "Dear Abby"

"But, but... it's so much EASIER than actually doing something to help! ;) Did you see the prayer by Rev. Black in the Senate that the fiscal cliff crisis would be resolved? Super helpful that they all stopped working to listen to him pray,…"

Jan 4

Future replied to Ceil's discussion Hey to "Dear Abby"

""I'll pray for you." Interesting how those who utter this don't recognize that by saying this, they are only appeasing themselves. Nobody needs to hear this, whether they are religious or not. Telling someone you will…"

Jan 4

Ceil replied to Kelly's discussion Having Surgery - How to reply (or should I) to "I'll pray for you"?

"I understand your anger. When there is a tragedy and people are interviewed on tv they often say, "thank god, I've been spared." I wonder what they think of the people who haven't been spared? Did god get them,…"

Jan 3

Dennis Michael Pennington replied to Ceil's discussion Hey to "Dear Abby"

" I do understand, but take the devout Jewish lady who had two hens, and one got sick. She prayed for the sick hen to get better and nothing happened. Then she killed the healthy hen to make chicken soup for the sick one. …"

Jan 2

James Kz replied to Ceil's discussion Hey to "Dear Abby"

"A petition will not show up in the search feature of the site until it gets 150 signatures. Thus you have to either have lots of friends in person or social media to get it to show up. There aren't even 150 people in town here. And I am not on…"

Dec 30, 2012

Michael Brice replied to Ceil's discussion Hey to "Dear Abby"

"Oops! embarrassed, not a Luddite, merely confused, saw it on another thread on this site....D'oh http://www.atheistnexus.org/forum/topics/having-surgery-how-to-reply-or-should-i-to-i-ll-pray-for-you"

Dec 30, 2012

Michael Brice replied to Ceil's discussion Hey to "Dear Abby"

" Hi Ceil, I am trying to find it, I am a bit of a Luddite, I'll post link when (if?) I can find it again."

Dec 30, 2012

Kelly replied to Ceil's discussion Hey to "Dear Abby"

"Thanks Ceil, I finally got to see it. Just another suck it up and smile response seems to be her answer. Btw I did mention to two prayers that I really needed someone to transport the dog to the groomer and maybe run the vacuum around for me. Dog…"

Dec 29, 2012

Kelly replied to Ceil's discussion Hey to "Dear Abby"

"John Prine! My fav. Every time I hear someone say "Dear Abby" that song starts running thru my head!"

Dec 29, 2012

Pat replied to Ceil's discussion Hey to "Dear Abby"

"SB. Abigail Van Buren (not her real name) is dead. The column is now being done by her daughter. Same dime store philosophy and advice her Momma used to shell out for fun and profit. Abby Jr. should have listened to John Prine. "

Dec 29, 2012

Ceil replied to Ceil's discussion Hey to "Dear Abby"

"Found it. I guess your problem with getting signatures is that people have to sign up on the site and give the GOV their email addresses and zip codes in order to have their voices heard. I can see why many (but not so many) might object…"

Dec 29, 2012

James Kz replied to Ceil's discussion Hey to "Dear Abby"

"I have not had tragedy in my life since I was homeless some years ago, and I learned from that experience a response: Thank you, but I could use something practical like food or shelter. Can you help? That can be adapted for the issue of a family…"

Dec 29, 2012

Ceil replied to Ceil's discussion Hey to "Dear Abby"

"Had the same problem when my mom was dying. Didn't have the strength to deal with it then. Now, as I age, I find myself less and less understanding of those who want to pray for me, for good weather for the church carnival, etc. I…"

Dec 29, 2012

James Kz replied to Ceil's discussion Hey to "Dear Abby"

"It is located on the White House petition Website. It cannot even become visible for searching until it reaches 150 signatures, and President Obama says he will address any petition that reaches 25,000. The petition is located at: http://wh.gov/R1cx"

Dec 29, 2012

Ceil replied to Ceil's discussion Hey to "Dear Abby"

"Okay, so I just discovered this site a little while ago (few months maybe) and am not yet a frequent visitor but I have no idea what you're talking about when you say you have a petition. Where is it located? Is there some way you…"

Dec 29, 2012

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At 8:09pm on August 30, 2012, Ruth Anthony-Gardner said…: Take your time, and feel comfortable. :D

At 4:49am on August 27, 2012, Dr. Terence Meaden said…: Hi Ceil

Welcome to this world of rationality, truth and peace, where common sense and science lead to freethinking wisdom --- as you know as a non believer and freethinker like us.

We invite you to make good friends by joining the busy group "ORIGINS: Universe, Astronomy, Life, Earth, Humans, Religion, Gods, Atheism, Evolution, Darwin..." with 700 discussion topics and 3500 members.

http://www.atheistnexus.org/group/originsuniverselifehumankindanddarwin

Terry (also 60+)

At 3:05am on August 27, 2012, Brent Feeney said…: Welcome aboard! =) Hope you're doing great today...

At 10:47pm on August 26, 2012, Ruth Anthony-Gardner said…: Welcome, Ceil! Glad you could join us. :D

Please consider joining a group to meet people and talk about anything that's on your mind, Hang With Friends. You might also like Atheist Teachers, Are You Experienced?, Women Atheists, Female Atheists, and possibly Feminist Atheists.

I also recommend Eco-Logical and Climate Concerns, since Vermont's climate is at risk.

After you've searched for topics of interest in "Groups" above and in the "Forums", don't forget to look at recent activity which hides along the right margin of the page all the way at the bottom.