Could we start a prayer chain here...

[Tuffcookie]

for the the elections in Iraq? That there will be a good turn out in spite of the threats and fear they must be facing. God bless our troops for the risk they face in the name of spreading freedom!

TC

 

[chell]

Sounds like a great idea to me. They all need so much prayer and protection right now.

 

[BibbidiBobbidiBOO]

My prayers are with them and our troops.

 

[totalia]

Could we not? Not very many people are Christian. Please spare those who aren't. If you want to do it on your own time then go ahead but we don't need to see it on the boards.

Thank you for your consideration.

 

[sunny04]

I believe that there is nothing wrong with having one. This is a community board, and I would not be offended by other religions posting nice things on the boards. We are asking for good things to happen, so it shouldnt' offend anyone. If you don't believe in praying, that won't upset those of us who do. But you can still hope for good things to happen in the world, even if you don't consider it to be a prayer. I don't think many people would say the people in Iraq don't deserve a good government to be voted in with no problems or that our soldiers should not come home safe and sound.

 

[4greatboys]

Could we not? Not very many people are Christian. Please spare those who aren't. If you want to do it on your own time then go ahead but we don't need to see it on the boards.

Thank you for your consideration.

You know what the thread is about before you opened it. If you dont want to see then dont loook but there is no need for us to hide our prayers or wanting to start a prayer chain simply because YOU dont believe. SO next time why not just try the back button or better yet how bout not even opening it up??

Thank your for your consideration.

 

[totalia]

And your point is?

Look, I don't subject you to my religion. I don't make posts about it and I don't make threads about it. Please have the consideration of doing the same.

 

[BibbidiBobbidiBOO]

MY DH is IN IRAQ, I am a Christian. And If I want to pray with others in a public way right now, I SHALL! You can chose NOT to open a prayer thread!
END of discussion.
Please, lets continue on with the prayers and ignore the others...

 

[Dan Murphy]

A wonderful idea, TC, thanks so much. Indeed, the folks there in Iraq, the citizens, as well as all those protecting this exercise in democracy, can certainly use our prayers at this most difficult time. Thanks.

 

[4greatboys]

And your point is?

Look, I don't subject you to my religion. I don't make posts about it and I don't make threads about it. Please have the consideration of doing the same.

Well since I need to explain my point it is: Some of us do want to have a prayer chain. The only way you even know about it is by opening the thread--thus subjecting yourself to it. Dont open, dont read and you wont be subjected to it.
If you want to open a thread about your religion please do. I'm not going to tell you not to simply because I dont believe what you believe. You have every right to your beliefs and if you want to post about them go ahead but why not just stay out of this one if its not for you??

 

[ericamanda01]

Prayers from Portland! Unfortunatly they need it.

 

[slo]

Could we not? Not very many people are Christian. Please spare those who aren't. If you want to do it on your own time then go ahead but we don't need to see it on the boards.

Thank you for your consideration.

If I recall, don't almost all faiths believe in some form of prayer? Even if you are not a Christian, you can still have faith. Faith in our troops, faith in the elections having a positive result, and just having some faith in general. Starting a prayer chain is not meant to offend you, it's meant for all of us to take a minute and reflect on the situation in Iraq and hope our troops will be safe.

I think a prayer chain is a great idea - and regardless of your faith, you can join in on however you choose to participate.

 

[Disney Enthusiast]

Shame on you Totalia for trying to ruin something good hearted .

for the the elections in Iraq? That there will be a good turn out in spite of the threats and fear they must be facing. God bless our troops for the risk they face in the name of spreading freedom!

TC

I think it's a great idea! I will keep the troops and the Iraqi people in my prayers.

 

[TammyNC]

I think this is a wonderful idea. I believe that they truly do need our prayers and have been in my prayers for a long time. They will continue to be along with all of our troops that are away from their families serving our country.

Thanks for starting this as I believe that prayer an do wonderful things. Freedom is one thing that is so great in about our country and others deserve that as well.

 

[powellrj]

could I please ask for prayer for my DS. The 8 more have been killed today by a suicide bomber where he is at. We have not had word from him in over a week (we knew it would be like this, but its still hard). thank-you so much.

 

[Beauty]

Most definatly I will join in the prayer.

 

[JESW]

Yes, please. It has been on my mind so much lately. My nieces husband just went over there the other day - he was in Kuwait a couple days back when he e-mailed me. Since I haven't heard from him I know he is on the move. It is so very scary. Prayers going out to everyone in harms way. Let's hope this election proves to be a positive thing...

Jill

 

[slo]

could I please ask for prayer for my DS. The 8 more have been killed today by a suicide bomber where he is at. We have not had word from him in over a week (we knew it would be like this, but its still hard). thank-you so much.

My prayers are absolutly coming your way . God Bless you, your family and your son. Be strong!!

 

[dvcfamily41801]

My thoughts and prayers are with them.

could I please ask for prayer for my DS. The 8 more have been killed today by a suicide bomber where he is at. We have not had word from him in over a week (we knew it would be like this, but its still hard). thank-you so much.

A special prayer for you, your family and especially your son. Please let us know when you hear from him.

 

[dbond]

Add this family in Texas to the prayer chain! We have a good friend about to be deployed with the Marines in Februaryand prayers for the elections to establish some calm in that country are certainly needed.