Many christians tell me that they are praying for me when they find out that I am an atheist. Why do people find the need to do this?
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Why do you feel the need to pray?
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"God does nothing but in answer to prayer; and even they who have been converted to God without praying for it themselves, (which is exceeding rare,) were not without the prayers of others. Every new victory which a soul gains is the effect of a new prayer." - John Wesley
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I'm not saying all christians do it. People pray when they know that only irrefutable evidence will persuade me to believe in god.
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Jesus did.
Jesus said:
Some believe that we were chosen to be saved before we were born; that is not accurate. Anyone can come to Christ at any time.
I pray for non christians all the time; who else will. And i pray for the relatives that are left behind after a loved one dies, since my friends, now in heaven, more than likely do not pray for them to know Christ. They may be able to, dont' know..pray anyway
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Secundulus
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They pray because one does not come to Christianity by logic or argument. Rather they come because the Holy Spirit reveals the truth. They are praying for God to reveal this truth to you.
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No one has irrefutable evidence that God exists.. That's why believing in God requires faith.
''Faith is the assured expectation of things hoped for, the evident demonstration of realities not beheld. By faith we perceive that the system of things were put in order by God's word, so that what is beheld has come to be out of things that do not appear.'' Heb. 11:1,3 (the Bible)
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''Faith is the assured expectation of things hoped for, the evident demonstration of realities not beheld. By faith we perceive that the system of things were put in order by God's word, so that what is beheld has come to be out of things that do not appear.'' Heb. 11:1,3 (the Bible)
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oneofGod
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ciaphas, I would tend to believe that most people who say, I will say a prayer for you, are giving you lip service. Prayer is meant to be a very personal thing, like a discussion with God.
I'm concerned that too many people do this, and therefore drive many away from God. All He wants if for us to believe in Him, and that if we live according the the examples set in the Bible, we will have better lives.
I used to struggle with this. Then some experiences happened that made me believe without any doubt that God exists and has a greater purpose for us. This brings me great peace in my life.
The more I seek and strive to live in harmony with His word, the closer He brings me to understanding my purpose in His will.
So the main thing, is to believe in God. If you don't, then there is no reason to discuss this.
I'm concerned that too many people do this, and therefore drive many away from God. All He wants if for us to believe in Him, and that if we live according the the examples set in the Bible, we will have better lives.
I used to struggle with this. Then some experiences happened that made me believe without any doubt that God exists and has a greater purpose for us. This brings me great peace in my life.
The more I seek and strive to live in harmony with His word, the closer He brings me to understanding my purpose in His will.
So the main thing, is to believe in God. If you don't, then there is no reason to discuss this.
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Don't you think 'irrefutable evidence' and 'believe' are incompatible? One will never believe when there is such evidence, one just recognize, know, cannot deny, etc.The door to believing is closed in this case.
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T
Teke
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Jesus said, "forgive them for they know not what they do". We must forgive and love one another. We are all part of the whole of humanity.
Lord have mercy on us all.
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littleredkiss484
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We pray because we care about you, and because God cares about you. God wants you to have a relationship with Him and He wants you to experience the overwhelming joy that only comes when you accept Him into your life.
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nothingssomething
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AWESOME MY BROTHER, I COULDN'T HAVE SAID IT BETTER BUT TO COMMENT WHERE YOU DID NOT.
MY BROTHER YOU HAVE THE WORD OF GOD IN YOUR HEART.
PRAYER THAT A SOUL WILL COME TO KNOW JESUS IS LIKE ASKING GOD TO DO SOMETHING FOR US, IS LIKE TELLING GOD
"EVEN THOUGH YOU TOLD ME TO TELL THE TRUTH TO THIS PERSON, GOD I REALLY JUST DON'T WANT TO OR DON'T THINK I CAN"
I DON'T THINK ANYONE SHOULD TELL YOU FACE TO FACE THAT THEY WILL PRAY THAT YOU WILL KNOW GOD IT IS OUR GOD SEND AND GOD WILL NOT DO IT FOR US.
YOUR QUESTION IS WELL PLACED MY LOST ONE
BUT I FEEL THIS ANSWER JUST RAISES ANOTHER QUESTION
HAVE YOU EVER FELT THE LOVE OF JESUS???? THIS IS A MIRACLE IN ITSELF.
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We pray for them that they will come to know God soon.They they will one day will believe in him and live for them.We also pray that right now that God will watch over them and protect them.
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I pray for others because if someone didn't pray for me I might not have been saved.
A friend prayed for me and it effected me enough to go to church, before that I avoided churches.
I had strange feelings for months while she prayed for me, I was unaware she was doing it.
So prayer works, I am proof.
A friend prayed for me and it effected me enough to go to church, before that I avoided churches.
I had strange feelings for months while she prayed for me, I was unaware she was doing it.
So prayer works, I am proof.
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