Poll: Allison's prayer group

[Baneat]

I'm not a big fan of having religion shoved down my throat, so I'll pass.

You enter a thread that says "Prayer" on the title of your own free will. Then you have the audacity to scream persecution because the content is religious in nature? Show some respect.

 

[Zoe Castillo]

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[Chaos-Spider]

Giving money to her is one thing, but praying for her seems a little excessive. If you believe it has an effect, wouldn't your time be better spent praying for people who really need it, as in, starving people, etc.

It possibly could, but it is also likely that if prayer did work it would only work in cases that the person doing the praying felt strongly about or had a personal connection to.

This was actually brought up in a movie called Bruce almighty in which one of scenes near the end, the main character is involved in an accident and god says that he'd save him if the guy prayed.

guy prays for world peace

god's response (paraphrased) "Okay, now try pray again not like your'e trying to become Miss Universe)

guy prays for this woman he likes to be happy.

...Then I actually can't remember what happened next but it ended happily (it was a Jim Carey movie- I think)

I probably won't pray by myself as I am terrible at coming up with the words for them But I hope that Allison gets better with no further complications.

 

[Hotshots]

I see a lot of well wishers and people think you should use your time more constructively. Allison will be fine, but i suggest you all get together and raise some money for starving kids or the homeless. Help your community first; Internet entertainers second.

Then how does one justify all the money raised for Allison? As you point out, there are plenty of people in quantifiably worse situations that could use the money. Especially given you don't appear particularly convinced by the power of prayer, shouldn't you be campaigning against the diversion of economic resources for this cause well before you worry about some people taking a few minutes to direct their thoughts towards it?

Well considering the fact that people have already gave money, before I heard about the situation, there's nothing I can really do apart from asking people to use their time to give money to the poor instead of prayer.

"I can't help but think you're looking for something to rail against just because this is about prayer." - What do you base this off?

 

[The Diabolical Biz]

I won't pray, but I'll send good wishes.

Nice idea, though, OP, good to see in this day and age.

 

[Farther than stars]

You clearly have good intentions, so I won't rail against ya with my atheist agenda and whatnot. I do, however, have to question the point of a specific time for that.

I mean, it's a good cause and all, but... she kinda already got twice the money she needeed for the operation.

Alright, now I'm just complaining. Good day.

Thank you for showing restraint on this thread, it's very much appreciated. ^.^
As for your point about the money. I already sitpulated in my original post that some things simply aren't about money. The support Allison gets from family, friends and the fans of her work here at the escapist will also prove vital to her mental wellbeing.

 

[Sentox6]

Then how does one justify all the money raised for Allison? As you point out, there are plenty of people in quantifiably worse situations that could use the money. Especially given you don't appear particularly convinced by the power of prayer, shouldn't you be campaigning against the diversion of economic resources for this cause well before you worry about some people taking a few minutes to direct their thoughts towards it?

Well considering the fact that people have already gave money, before I heard about the situation, there's nothing I can really do apart from asking people to use their time to give money to the poor instead of prayer.

"I can't help but think you're looking for something to rail against just because this is about prayer." - What do you base this off?

*examines own post*

*examines own post again*

I don't know. What do I base it off?

 

[RandallJohn]

I'm in. Good idea, man!

I'll say a quick prayer for her right now, because there's absolutely no way I'll remember to do so on July 17 (unless someone PMs me a reminder).

Actually, yeah, this. But hey, OP, if you want, I'll send out some reminder PMs.

 

[Lilani]

I don't understand how people can be so inconsiderate and petty as to start a religion-based flame war in a thread about a woman who needs reconstructive surgery so she doesn't lose both her passion and her livelihood.

What the hell is wrong with everyone? This isn't about you or what you believe. This is about Allison. If you want a debate, go to religion and politics. Find someplace else to vent your negativity.

 

[Evilbunny]

I'm sorry I don't really pray anymore. I'll think about her, though.

 

[magnuslion]

I'm an athiest, so I will not be praying. But just saying, you are kind of imposing by only puttting one poll option. Still, really hope she gets better

"Imposing" Implies that you are required to either pray or not pray, or respond to a thread about something in which you do not believe, and none of that is true.

 

[LostTimeLady]

Wow, this is really lovely.
I'll be praying for Allison.
I've been really moved by how generous everyone's been for her surgery.
I'll do my best to remember the prayer time, otherwise, I'll remember her in my prayers generally.

I really am bowled over by the community's reaction to all this, it makes me proud to be a member of the community. Hats off to you guys and God bless the Extra Credits team.

 

[Artina89]

I won't be praying, but I will be wishing Allison a swift recovery and wish her all the best for the future. I hope she gets well soon.

 

[irani_che]

One pair of hands offering help is worth 1000 pairs of hands together in prayer

 

[Ghengis John]

I'm not a big fan of having religion shoved down my throat, so I'll pass.

Nobody shoved anything down your throat. You're choking on your own prejudice and insecurities. You might have a problem with people trying to convert you, or judging you for your beliefs but this guy is doing nothing of the sort. He simply exists in the same space as you and apparently that is too much for you to bear.

snip.

Now you seem like a level headed, good and reasonable fella. A tip of the hat to you, good sir. I was about to commend your Baiken avatar when I suddenly recalled... I have before... Well I did say last time I probably would again didn't I? Lol.

 

[Farther than stars]

Wow, this is really lovely.
I'll be praying for Allison.
I've been really moved by how generous everyone's been for her surgery.
I'll do my best to remember the prayer time, otherwise, I'll remember her in my prayers generally.

I really am bowled over by the community's reaction to all this, it makes me proud to be a member of the community. Hats off to you guys and God bless the Extra Credits team.

I agree that it is very good to see the community so strongly support one of the Escapist's contributors during her time of need. Also, thank you for your support as well. It seems that Allison has been added to the prayer lists of quite a few people here. ^.^

 

[Hotshots]

Then how does one justify all the money raised for Allison? As you point out, there are plenty of people in quantifiably worse situations that could use the money. Especially given you don't appear particularly convinced by the power of prayer, shouldn't you be campaigning against the diversion of economic resources for this cause well before you worry about some people taking a few minutes to direct their thoughts towards it?

Well considering the fact that people have already gave money, before I heard about the situation, there's nothing I can really do apart from asking people to use their time to give money to the poor instead of prayer.

"I can't help but think you're looking for something to rail against just because this is about prayer." - What do you base this off?

*examines own post*

*examines own post again*

I don't know. What do I base it off?

I take it that you edited out that part, but it still remains in my inbox. I was a tad curious why you would think that I was having a go against anything. Since you removed it, however, my interest is peaked. So please, tell me.

 

[Sentox6]

I take it that you edited out that part, but it still remains in my inbox. I was a tad curious why you would think that I was having a go against anything. Since you removed it, however, my interest is peaked. So please, tell me.

It was removed because it was based on a misreading of your original post.

Consequently, there is simply no answer to your question.