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I Am Not Religious

My in laws told me they would "pray" for my daughter. Will that close the massive hole in her heart then? My father in law also attributes god's healing to the surgical removal of many cancerous tumours all over his body. Not the highly trained, skilled surgeon or anything...

I posted this deliberately on a "I am not religious" page because I understand people do what they do because it brings them comfort, it gives them something to do when they can't do anything and I will not criticise their choices. I just don't want them telling me and expecting me to believe in any way that the power of prayer will miraculously heal my daughter or that something other than human science and skill can "cure" cancer. It's self soothing but ineffectual and a waste of energy.

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Repete · 61-69, M

I hope and wish your daughter the very best .
There has been many unexplained recoveries over the years . I'm not saying prayers always help or ever help other than for the persons own peace of mind. Some do it especially when they can't help any other way . I have a daughter that I've raised as a single parent since she was 2 . If this was happening to her I don't know what I would do . But don't completely knock prayers off the list . That's only my opinion. Again I hope everything turns out for your daughter.

luv2fly352 · 70-79, M

My heart goes out to your beloved daughter! Why not accept their statement as it was intended;Just a well meaning,sincere,heartfelt gesture for their grandchild and let it go at that.You trust in medicine and that's okay;Their faith-based trust is in God and that's okay too though i do understand from similar events in my own personal how extreme stress can make us all feel "fed up" at times.Most often,with those closest to us.Best wishes for your beloved daughter and you!

xixgun · M

Just because someone says they will pray for your daughter, doesn't mean they are expecting you to suddenly take up their beliefs.

I don't think anything, be it prayer or science, works by itself. I feel they rely on each other.

I send my best wishes for your daughter and hope she has a full and speedy recovery.

Medelan · 31-35, F

@xixgun I feel like it's assumed that I'll think it's constructive to the situation, at least the way my in laws say it. Thank you.

uncalled4 · 56-60, M

To me, prayer, meditation, positive thoughts, etc., are all energy that one can direct at a problem, in the absence of any other viable course of action. It's just faith, and some people take that to the bank.

Medelan · 31-35, F

@uncalled4 absolutely, and good for them. It makes me mad when they get me and my child involved though.

uncalled4 · 56-60, M

@Medelan I do wish the very best for you and your daughter.

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