I find it offensive when people try to guilt me into participating in prayer, whether at a dinner or a football game. I'm sure that a lifetime of rude behavior has made me sensitive on the subject, but enough already. Can I just eat and enjoy the game please?
Usually, I just stand or sit quietly without bowing my head and closing my eyes. I don't try to draw attention to myself, but occasionally, someone notices. More rare than that, someone will actually say something. They usually regret that.
1
Enjoy being online again!
Welcome to the community of good people who base their values on evidence and appreciate civil discourse - the social network you will enjoy.Create your free account
2 comments
Feel free to reply to any comment by clicking the "Reply" button.I was raised to believe it was polite to bow my head and pretend to go along with it. I haven't done that in years. I will stand quietly and wait during a public or group prayer and just look around. If I catch a disapproving look from a Christian, I just grin, because "Hey, Christian, you're looking around, too, or you wouldn't be noticing what I'm doing!"
Deb57
Level 8
Mar 24, 2018
0
I think the same thing. They are the people I actually want to say something to, but don't. "I'm not the one that believes, but your the one looking around"
Enjoy being online again!
Welcome to the community of good people who base their values on evidence and appreciate civil discourse - the social network you will enjoy.Create your free account
Share this post
Categories
Agnostic does not evaluate or guarantee the accuracy of any content. Read full disclaimer.