Hatrack River Forum: Need a ~, have a ~, take a ~, leave a ~--religious-sorta thread

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Posted by Anthro (Member # 6087) on :

A Hatrack prayer list. Right now, this(~) is the only good symbol I can think of for prayers, but I'm open for suggestion.

This is just you can add your name or names of people you know to a prayer list thingie. No need to repeat names someone else has asked for prayers for; just add yours to the list, if you see what I mean.

In my thoughts and prayers:
~Laci~
~Emily~
~the family of that girl in Sarasota~

Amen.

Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :

How about beatnix19?
(Or does he not want prayers? -- see now I'm all confused on who believes in God and wants this, and who doesn't....)

[Dont Know]

Farmgirl

Posted by Jenny Gardener (Member # 903) on :

You can call them good wishes, helpful energy vibes, holding someone in your thoughts, or prayers. I don't think it has to be a formal religious thing. It's magic, no matter what form it takes. You are basically hoping that by remembering someone and wishing them well, that the Universe will respond in like fashion. Everybody does this to some degree. So pray if that is your word and fashion, but if it is not, don't be put off by the practice.

It's a kindness, and a good thing, and it certainly causes no harm in the world. And perhaps (at least those of us who pray hope and believe so!) our longings will affect the Things that Are and change them into the Things We Hope To See.

Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :

I have to tell you, I don't think I'll use it. Maybe this is back to the cultural thing? Caring, friendly hugs are public and for all Hatrackers, but prayers are a bigger deal?

Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :

How about Paul Goldner? Shall we all pray for Paul? I'm sure he'd appreciate it.

Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :

Noemon, PLEASE don't make this thread turn in a war.... please!

[Roll Eyes]

Farmgirl

Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :

I'm pretty sure Noemon was being funny.

This is why Tom started putting the detestable "j/k [Smile]

" at the end of everything.

Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :

Oh, if it wasn't clear, I was just joking about Paul. I certainly wasn't trying to start a fight.

Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :

Kat beat me to it; that's what I get for starting to post and then getting caught up with actual work.

Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :

Well, - I figured Noemon was kidding, but I didn't know if Paul would take it that way....

FG

[ February 06, 2004, 02:34 PM: Message edited by: Farmgirl ]

Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :

Noemon's female?

My world no longer makes sense.

Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :

I think my wife's going to have an identity crisis when she finds this out!

Posted by Anti-Chris (Member # 4452) on :

Back to the kitchen with thee, Noemon!!

Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :

At least I can stop wearing this itchy fake goatee.

How will I explain the bald spot though?

Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :

I'm sorry Noemon!! <where's that embarrassed smiley?>
oh, yeah [Blushing]

I'm always getting everyone all messed up. I'll go back up and edit my post.

FG

Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :

[Smile]

No problem FG!

Actually, you'd be surprised how often I'm mistaken for a woman by waitstaff and the like. It's very strange. I swear, I'm not at all feminine looking!

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

quote:
How will I explain the bald spot though?

Birds looking for nesting material?

[ February 06, 2004, 02:37 PM: Message edited by: rivka ]

Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :

That's as good an explanation as any!

Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :

A Hatrack prayer list isn't a bad idea. I think it's the squigglies that bother me so much. A hug you can't do in person and must come up with the best possible substitute, but there's no value in a substitute for prayer. And it's a big enough to deal that if you want to express to someone that you are praying for them, the words are needed.

But a list is a good idea. [Smile]

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

Noemon, when I was four or five, someone told me that was why my dad had a bald spot. I totally believed it for months, until I asked my mom where the birds were that kept taking Daddy's hair . . .

Posted by pooka (Member # 5003) on :

I'm not sure everyone here read the last prayer thread. Anyway, I think that was more about the phrase "I'll pray for you" not being responded to with "Thanks, I wouldn't have thought of that!"

Oh, and I agree that it is snarky to bring up praying for Paul Goldner. Anyway, I'm kind of uncomfortable with this concept. Since in my church we have an official prayer list.

[ February 06, 2004, 07:30 PM: Message edited by: pooka ]

Posted by Taalcon (Member # 839) on :

Perhaps an email list would be a little better?