Need prayers/good vibes again...

[Triskeliongirl]

I would like to respectfully request that requests for prayers be moved to the way off topic category, just like posts concerning politics are. While we all have a love of bicycling, we differ dramatically in our views of religion and politics.

Please don't take this the wrong way. While of course I hope your friend recovers, I do not believe for a minute that anything any of us think or post will have any effect on the outcome. Not only am I an atheist, but I believe that people's reliance on religion over logic has created many of the problems our society is currently facing. So personally I find posts that allude to religion offensive. Sure, I don't have to open these threads, but for me it would be easier if they were posted in the way off topic section.

[bikerchic]

I would like to respectfully request that requests for prayers be moved to the way off topic category, just like posts concerning politics are. While we all have a love of bicycling, we differ dramatically in our views of religion and politics.

Please don't take this the wrong way. While of course I hope your friend recovers, I do not believe for a minute that anything any of us think or post will have any effect on the outcome. Not only am I an atheist, but I believe that people's reliance on religion over logic has created many of the problems our society is currently facing. So personally I find posts that allude to religion offensive. Sure, I don't have to open these threads, but for me it would be easier if they were posted in the way off topic section.

Well I think it should stay where it is. I'll even go further and say as an Agnostic I do think many people sending positive vibes, energy or otherwise good healing thoughts can and does help the person they are intended to help.

Anyway it certainly can't hurt, neither do words of prayers hurt me to read everyone has their own way unique to them for whatever reason.

True this is a cycling community but what are we if we aren't people first who genuinely care for each other however uniquely we choose to do so?

I don't wish to argue the subject, but to give respect to all other who wish to believe whatever they choose and offer my genuine sympathies for others, certainly this can't hurt anyones feelings unless they let it.

my .02

[Running Mommy]

Thank you biker chic, and all others who sent positive replies.
Maybe it's my lack of sleep from being up all night supporting hubby in his first ever 24 hr mtb race, but I have to say...

If you see something that requests a "prayer" or "good vibe" and you are offended- DONT OPEN IT!!!
Sheesh!
Yes, I guess you could say I took it the wrong way.

[bikerchic]

So when you catch up on your sleep RM let us know how your friend is doing, please an update!

~Thanks!

[malkin]

Health and strength to your friend, and everyone involved.

[Running Mommy]

Waiting from my friend on an update, and a bit worried that she didn't respond to me today.
Yesterday she said he was doing better, breathing on his own. But the cats still showed bleeds.
It's going to be a long recovery.
Thanks all for your well wishes.

[Smilie]

Sending good vibes. I believe good thoughts, prayers, vibes whatever you want to call them do work. And if they don't, well no harm done either way.

[Misandal]

Denise, I'm sending up prayers and well-wishes for your friend. May he have a speedy and complete recovery.