(May 15, 2014 at 7:30 pm)Lek Wrote: I was just in the thread in which a member lived close to where the wildfires are burning in southern California and the member stated that she would ask for prayers, but that wouldn't do any good anyway. I am concerned and I did pray for all of them down there as I believe God listens to our prayers and does help people. What I read from atheists were wishes that things would be okay, with statements like "you're in my thoughts" and "good luck" and "take care of yourself" and so on. What does "being in your thoughts" do for anybody? Since these statements are totally worthless, why don't these people just skip the wasted words and make suggestions like "get some batteries since the power could go out" or "pack up and be ready to get out" or some practical help.
Do you have a useful suggestion for those bereft of gods? Perhaps:
I will beseech my imaginary friend on your behalf.
That's got to be at least as effective as what you accomplish in prayer.
Wait, I suppose you sincerely believe your imaginary friend can help. So I guess you are holding up your conviction in your delusion for us to admire and envy? (It isn't working.)
