Most of my views on this are contained in the posts I have made in this thread but also many valid points referring to the "invasion of private space by unwanted religious people" is contained Right here, However, one point I have not seen (or maybe I missed it ) is the "Implied" "My God is better than your Goddess and therefore, because I have a hot line to the On High, I can save you/ease your pain/ help/ where you are powerless" This MAY not be what is meant but is how I perceive the offer "to pray for me" I am very disappointed that the Rules did not protect the vulnerable in this case but crumbled to the pressures and blackmail of the Christian pressure groups.
During my recent sojourn in the hospital with a potentially fatal condition I suggested (jokingly) that my friends in a local Coven filed in, in Black robes, with their hoods up and circled my bed chanting. Can you imagine the furore it would have caused, especially if we had offered to extend the "service" to the rest of the ward!!! I almost wish I had been crass and inconsiderate of others "religious sensitivity" and views to do it, But unfortunately I do belive that my religion is just that, "MY Religion" and therefore a private matter between me and the Goddess and I do NOT need strangers (of any religion) to intercede with Their Gods (in whom I may not only NOT believe but in whose methods and morals I may have serious misgivings) To Pray for me. On the other hand folks here on Mudcat that sent good messages of support are , in fact, friends offering very welcome support which I accept in any format(be it Christian, Wiccan,Buddhist, Baptist or whatever) The Difference (viva la difference)is that you all are my friends and are welcome ,very welcome ,in my life. I can also tell you that it (the Mudcat input) is indeed powerful and it WORKS!!