To go back to the point.

Prayer doesn't scare me - its the assumption that annoys me.

If people want to pray for groups of people, which may include me, I have no problem. No doubt there would be people in the group who would appreciate it.

If someone prays for me directly- I find it annoying

If it is someone who doesn't know what I think - the assumtion is that every one appreciates prayer.

If someone knows me personally - they are implying that what I think doesn't matter.

I will wish people well, hope things get better, send all my love .

Julie