(August 30, 2019 at 2:52 pm)Denverguy Wrote: I don't know how to handle this. I have two religious friends, and whenever I go out to eat with either of them this is a problem. I meet one only at restaurants. He always says a prayer before eating. It makes me feel awkward, as though by waiting until he's finished I am in agreement with the prayer. I'm not.
I have another friend who I met for dinner at someone's house. Before we ate she said a prayer, while we all waited. (Several of us are non-believers).
Again, the awkwardness while waiting for her to finish the prayer. This is just me, but I find that to be a little rude and self-serving.
I am tempted to eat before she finishes the prayer, but that would be construed as rude.
I wish I knew how to deal with this problem. Any suggestions?
Man, I would hate to have such a petty friend like you.
If my Muslims friends, wanted to say a word of prayer, or gratitude etc.. before a meal, why would I be so petty to be bothered by it? If they find it meaningful, or significant to them, why would I care to make an issue of it, or bothered by it? They’re not hurting me by doing so.
It seems like a weird thing to be bitter about. Something more likely to damage the friendship than build it.
