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Grief and religous family members
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RE: Grief and religous family members
I don't have a lot of experience in people telling me they'll pray for me or for a loved one I just lost but perhaps if you feel compelled to respond in some way you could say "Thank you for your thoughts." It acknowledges that they are offering you a condolence, even if you might not think of it as one, while not giving credence to the efficacy of prayer.
Teenaged X-Files obsession + Bermuda Triangle episode + Self-led school research project = Atheist.
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Grief and religous family members - by DMM87 - November 26, 2013 at 6:42 pm
RE: Grief and religous family members - by Jackalope - November 26, 2013 at 7:37 pm
RE: Grief and religous family members - by rexbeccarox - November 26, 2013 at 7:44 pm
RE: Grief and religous family members - by Chad32 - November 26, 2013 at 7:46 pm
RE: Grief and religous family members - by Clueless Morgan - November 26, 2013 at 11:21 pm
RE: Grief and religous family members - by Minimalist - November 27, 2013 at 1:46 am
RE: Grief and religous family members - by atheistmama - November 27, 2013 at 3:03 pm
RE: Grief and religous family members - by PracticalPackers113 - November 30, 2013 at 10:30 pm
RE: Grief and religous family members - by Owlix - November 30, 2013 at 11:10 pm

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