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Hello everyone. I am currently having some health issues. I hope it's nothing serious but I have to wait for the blood test result
Many religious people I know (including my parents) say that this is my punishment for not being religious and living a "life of sin". My mother also tells me I should pray and ask god for forgiveness if I want to be healthy. All this makes me feel even worse ??

Alexa 5 May 14
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I feel bad that your family is making your illness about them and their beliefs instead of supporting you. I hope that the blood test come back showing nothing wrong. Best of luck to you.

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I call bullshit. Just see some good doctors and follow their advice.
My mom prayed for my father as he declined. Of course it did not help.
Don’t let their way of life get in your way.

jab60 Level 6 May 14, 2018
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Just feel silently sorry for them! They know no better. Just tell yourself that you will recover. They might not.

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Trust in medicine, i hope things work out.

Coldo Level 8 May 14, 2018
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Positive mental attitude is important when facing any health challenge, as for the religious assholes at least you know who has your back and who doesn't because they aren't helping. Be Well and ignore the haters with their hateful imaginary friend.

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sounds like they are just being unkind, and using your current situation to try to guilt you into religion. I am very sorry to hear this is happening to you.
You can always remind them that many an evil, racist person has great health, and many an innocent child or kind heart has suffered unbelievably - and that crosses all faiths (or absence of faith).

I sincerely hope your health picks up soon, and that whatever comes along can be handled so you can continue to live happily.

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That hair color looks like a symptom, j/k it looks great.

Good luck with the parents, there's no easy way to deal with that.

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You should not let people get you down. Especially when you are dealing with health issues. Surround you self with positive people. Good luck.

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Get well soon. Funny how the devout get sick all the time and my heathen ass is tip top shape.

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They are delusional. Don't let their negativity (even if unintentional) hinder your positivity. Try not to stress more than you have to. Be strong and brush that bullshit off...

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That is horrific. What an absolutely shitty thing to say and to do to your child. So religious people never get sick, never get cancer? As a nurse I can tell you first hand that this isn't true. How do they explain that? Are the religious people who die from liver failure or a brain tumor similarly "not good enough" in god's eyes? If so, why? Even if what they were saying was true - they want you to worship some asshole who will punish you for not believing while simultaneously refusing to provide a single shred of evidence for that existence?? If that god exists he can fuck right off.

If religion is so good at keeping you healthy, why do religious people see a doctor at all? The moment one of them steps foot in a hospital is the moment they admit their god has zilch to do with overcoming sickness/disease.

I'm sorry to hear about your issues, and I do hope that everything turns out for the best with your health. I'm also sorry that there are people in your life who would treat you in such a manner at such a vulnerable moment. You deserve better.

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Spiritual people always try to find all the answers in religion. I'm a holy person too, but I don't think this is the explanation. Your blood results will show the real reasons. It would've been helpful to specify your symptoms. Maybe someone from this forum had passed through the same issues as you. Unfortunately, most people don't pay enough attention to their health problems until it is too late. I've always tried to take care of myself. The most severe illnesses don't cause any noticeable symptoms. The first step in keeping yourself healthy is to ensure hygiene. I usually shop for the needed products at [mcdaidpharmacy.ie] Online shopping frees my time a lot.

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99.9 percent of the people I've known who died, had someone praying fervently that god would heal them. If I didn't know better, I'd think it was prayer that was killing them.
Don't pay any attention to people who try to con you with their religious beliefs. Most of them really believe what they're trying to convince you of. Just nod and go on. I've been hearing it all my life. It usually comes from someone who really cares about me, so I just take their good intentions and leave the rest.

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