Prayers to those affected at the Boston Marathon
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Can I just add something and I am deliberately doing this in caps?
PEOPLE PLEASE STOP ARGUING ABOUT GOD/NO GOD/OTHER ATROCITIES
Does it really matter, it is not about religion at this very moment it is about people who have lost their lives and are injured.
Families and friends
Please show a little bit of decorum and put your own arguments to one side?0 -
This is messed up, but I don't think the world needs some deity.
If you're around the Boston area and actually want to help, donate blood so those injured can heal.
Very good idea.Many ppl had limbs blown off it will be needed
This is a great idea, I'm way too far or I would. I do also believe in the power of prayer, but that doesn't mean we aren't called to help. People who are able and close please help in any way that you can.0 -
Can I just add something and I am deliberately doing this in caps?
PEOPLE PLEASE STOP ARGUING ABOUT GOD/NO GOD/OTHER ATROCITIES
Does it really matter, it is not about religion at this very moment it is about people who have lost their lives and are injured.
Families and friends
Please show a little bit of decorum and put your own arguments to one side?
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I find it insane that I, a Christian, can offer prayers to my Muslim step grandmother when her husband passes without debate or screaming and we can conduct ourselves with respect and class yet you guys can't manage it here.
That is because there are rules set up by MFP to prevent you. Besides aren't christians suppose to pray in their closets (in private). Isn't this exactly what your jesus got mad at other people for?
Take your own advice hypocrite.
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Another explosion just gone off!
Now up to 12 dead while everyone is arguing about God!
Thank you for the info! I dread turning on the news right now. For the love of god, why don't they clear the streets? Do something! So many lives lost.
The third explosion was controlled.
Yes but was the fourth?
the 4th was controlled as well.0 -
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Why, Why
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This world needs God!
And what if someone did this in the name of god?
In this situation the world needs to just not blow people up.
My thoughts exactly. This very well could have been, along with many other violent tragedies, done in the name of God. What this world needs is LOVE.0 -
Another explosion just gone off!
Now up to 12 dead while everyone is arguing about God!
Thank you for the info! I dread turning on the news right now. For the love of god, why don't they clear the streets? Do something! So many lives lost.
The third explosion was controlled.
Yes but was the fourth?
There are not 12 dead.
There has not yet been a "fourth." Everything else has been controlled.
They DID clear the streets.0 -
Funny how it's all free speech and open minds until someone disagrees with your liberal bull ****. You're the one being divicive. If you dont believe in God or religion that's fine. Why don't you keep your beliefs to yourself - or does that only apply to those that believe?!?!?
Its not about free speech. Not on this website. There are clearly rules preventing free speech...I think you are confused.
Nope not confused at all. Thanks though!0 -
FFS dude.I find it insane that I, a Christian, can offer prayers to my Muslim step grandmother when her husband passes without debate or screaming and we can conduct ourselves with respect and class yet you guys can't manage it here.
That is because there are rules set up by MFP to prevent you. Besides aren't christians suppose to pray in their closets (in private). Isn't this exactly what your jesus got mad at other people for?0 -
Prayers going out to Boston. So sad0
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This world needs God!
And what if someone did this in the name of god?
In this situation the world needs to just not blow people up.
I don't want to start anything on here... this isn't the place or time for that. BUT.... if anyone did this in the name of "god"... then they're not worshiping the true God... and this is not HIS fault. This has been done by completely selfish, immoral, and ignorant people who don't know how to act with anything other than violence.
Hue hue hue, the one true god. You mean Ra right? or Zeus, or Allah, or Yaweh, or Me?
This is not the time or the place for this debate. Please do not come in here and be disrespectful. It's not right no matter what you believe in.0 -
Can I just add something and I am deliberately doing this in caps?
PEOPLE PLEASE STOP ARGUING ABOUT GOD/NO GOD/OTHER ATROCITIES
Does it really matter, it is not about religion at this very moment it is about people who have lost their lives and are injured.
Families and friends
Please show a little bit of decorum and put your own arguments to one side?
:flowerforyou: :drinker:0 -
Here's a link you can use to track loved ones that were participating in the race:
http://raceday.baa.org/individual.html0 -
Can I just add something and I am deliberately doing this in caps?
PEOPLE PLEASE STOP ARGUING ABOUT GOD/NO GOD/OTHER ATROCITIES
Does it really matter, it is not about religion at this very moment it is about people who have lost their lives and are injured.
Families and friends
Please show a little bit of decorum and put your own arguments to one side?
YES PLEASE STOP ARGUING! this is NOT THE TIME NOR THE PLACE! people are injured, lives have been lost and all some of you can do is ARGUE! HAVE SOME RESPECT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!0 -
So sad 0
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Take your religious posts elsewhere
What makes you think you require a particular religion...or any religion at all to pray? Why in the world would you come into a thread clearly marked "prayers to those affected..."? Just so you can spew venom? Just so you can clearly state your complete lack of compassion or empathy for how others deal with pain and tragedy? Way to go "you"!
Prayers and positive thoughts to those affected by this senseless act.
(To be clear, I don't really care. I'm happy to be with prayerful people, even if I'm not so inclined myself. More just saying ease off a bit, perhaps. No need to be getting angry with each other right now?)0 -
It's pretty disgusting that people are using this tragedy to bash each other's beliefs.
It's okay if praying brings you comfort, and it's okay if it doesn't. Either way, the focus should be on those poor people affected in Boston.
My heart goes out to them, and I hope we know more soon. Senseless tragedy.0 -
Can I just add something and I am deliberately doing this in caps?
PEOPLE PLEASE STOP ARGUING ABOUT GOD/NO GOD/OTHER ATROCITIES
Does it really matter, it is not about religion at this very moment it is about people who have lost their lives and are injured.
Families and friends
Please show a little bit of decorum and put your own arguments to one side?
:flowerforyou: :drinker:
Yeah and keep your religiousness off the public forums0 -
Here's a link you can use to track loved ones that were participating in the race:
http://raceday.baa.org/individual.html
Thank you.0 -
The evil that exists in this world is disgusting.
I'm really beginning to lose faith in humanity.
Prayers/good vibes to all affected.0 -
Well Said !!!!!I'm praying to Jesus, Mohammed, Buddha, Gaia, Vishnu, The Supreme Being, The Universe, The Flying Spagetti Monster, Dr Oz and anyone who cares to listen for the safety of these people.
Peace.0 -
My thoughts and Prayers go out to the families and friends of all those who were injured or killed. It brings me great sadness to hear about this terrible tragedy and why would someone do such an evil thing? In times like this, I wonder why God would allow bad things to happen to innocent people.0
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Another explosion just gone off!
Now up to 12 dead while everyone is arguing about God!
Thank you for the info! I dread turning on the news right now. For the love of god, why don't they clear the streets? Do something! So many lives lost.
The third explosion was controlled.
Yes but was the fourth?
There are not 12 dead.
There has not yet been a "fourth." Everything else has been controlled.
They DID clear the streets.
I've not spread anything thank you. If you don't like what I'm saying don't respond. Have a good day.0 -
I'll run for them. That's how I "pray". They'll understand.
I feel physically sickened as I watch this unfold. I hurt for the families who don't know where their loved ones are. I just can't wait until this evening to run and send all my love to those who may not be able to run again for a while...or ever again.
Couldn't have said it better! Will be running tonight, they will be in my thoughts the entire time.0 -
Lots of love to anyone in Boston, and really hoping for minimal casualties, and speedy containment of this situation.
My mind is still reeling as to why anyone could do something like this. (Assuming it is, as it appears, a deliberate act.)0 -
Holy *kitten*, I didn't know there were casualties, but I bet the numbers keep rising. My niece's boyfriend (long distance runner for college track team) is there and she can't get a hold of him. How horrible, who would do something like this?!?
This has probably already been said by someone, but they are suggesting only texting loved ones right now as the phone lines are BUSY and they are trying to keep bandwith open.
Also, this is absolutely horrific. I can never understand someone who wants to hurt random, mostly innocent, civilians. It's infuriating because anger is easier than being as a loss.0 -
I find it insane that I, a Christian, can offer prayers to my Muslim step grandmother when her husband passes without debate or screaming and we can conduct ourselves with respect and class yet you guys can't manage it here.
That is because there are rules set up by MFP to prevent you. Besides aren't christians suppose to pray in their closets (in private). Isn't this exactly what your jesus got mad at other people for?
Dude just stop.
Not sure which dude we're referring to (I'm a duddette.) I am going to give the other person a benefit of the doubt, but no we are not to pray only in private, just not to pray in public with the purpose in our hearts to demonstrate any pious righteousness. At the same time there is power in gathering together in prayer (Matthew 18:19-20).
HOWEVER, really I don't want to start a religious debate and don't think when even our PRESIDENT can offer "hearts thougths and prayers" in speeches it's so un-pc to offer prayers.
I am not tearing apart those sending "positive energy" instead of prayers. Why must you persecute us? Find an honest answer to that question and you will find some truth.0 -
When, not if, when they find who did this, they should not parade their name or face all over the media. That is what they want. This makes me sick!0
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This world needs more LOVE.0
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