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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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So, Christians don't get sick? Only sinners? Hmmm...I think I would have to ask her that question.

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So sorry. Thinking of you. I'm a blood cancer survivor 5 yrs

Thank you ? You must be so strong!

@LimitedLight
Yes you are right. And there are many religious people that are sick in this world.

not religious in the least.

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Trust your Doctors 1st. and always ! Our collective support with you all the way !

Sorry but doctors are wrong so much of the time as they're not trained in many things expect giving out meds. I could on and on about misdiagnosis doctors have done to me! I got hurt by trainer at a gym my doctor told me I had nerve damage in my foot and "nothing could be done". I suffered for years from it and went and got special inserts for my shoes and some other things and I'm much better. It turns out I did not have nerve damage at all. If yo have any 2nd thoughts at all get another doctor to see you! Please do this, I'm talking from decades of experience. Many doctors are poor at diagnosing people with health issues.

@valentine4real
If you have your doubts about one, try another, but trust them. There is no one else to trust ?

@BigBoMclain
I trust you, just wear a rubber glove when you stick your finger up my arse, please ?

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Your mama loves you I'm sure, but she certainly isn't being very supportive. Not that I want to disparage your mama. Hang in there, and tell mama "we all sin and fall short of the glory that is god." I'd look up that chapter and verse but I'm afraid my computer might get struck by lightening. (Romans 3:23, I don't believe that stuff) Tell mama you love her and you could use her support right now, and if she must beat you with the buybull then you'll have to have some space. Hope you feel better soon.

You're pretty smart for an old hippie chick.
😉

@bigpawbullets thank you! I share wisdom of a life full of experiences of making some really bad choices.

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This is just a form of attempted mind control. The world is full of religious people who are sick. Those who accuse you know this. They themselves suffer from a sickness of the soul or they wouldn't treat you like this.

I think that this is sad but true.

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Well Alexa,no its not your punishment for not being religious. I don't believe in god. God hasn't been proven to me. When I had my heart attack 18 yrs ago I decided to hedge my bet and said this prayer" oh lord,don't let my kids find my porn" then,I lived.

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Everybody, non believers, believers, can have a medical problem. From the Pope to Stephen Hawking, we are born, we live, some have medical issues, others get through life in relative good health. What you believe has no bearing on how your life proceeds health wise. Praying won't do a damn thing for your health, otherwise there would be no need for hospitals, modern medicine and medication. Take care of yourself, let your doctor help you through your issue, and maintain a positive attitude. Those will help you get back on your feet, not getting on your knees.

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That's what the concept of religion and God is all about. It provides answers for all the uncertainties and things which are yet to be discovered. Thankfully, we now have a branch of science that deals with this is. Lygometry - go, read about it! It really is interesting.

The concept of religion or god is just not a concept alone it’s a regulations and a restrictions created by humans none other only humans to make it clear . There is neither a proof for god nor for a religion which only make u to think like dumb

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Take care and I wish you well. It is hard to turn off the voices of those around you especially family. Wonder what they would say the reason would be if one of them got sick..... Oh wait, I know, they would say god is just testing their religious strength like he did to Job

Thank you ❤
Yes of course, they would always find an excuse.

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I hope you feel better. I knew I was an atheist when I realized I wouldn't pray to god if I got cancer. I wouldn't want to worship a god who lets starving children die but this god is going to help me.

SalC Level 6 May 14, 2018

You are right. To many bad things happen in this world, why would god help me personally?

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Because everyone knows that religious people never get ill. Stay Strong!!!

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Religious people can often be the most judgemental, and often victim blame. If there were any stock to what they said, religious people would never get disease.

Source:

Personal experience

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No please don’t lose your hope that is where you stand for I know in our life worse when worse Situtation like this makes us to think for help unconsciously but the merely fact is there is no god trust me please don’t lose faith on yourself you can come out of this fight yourself up

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My mother used to blame bad breaks in my life on my refusal to give my heart to Jesus. ? Stay away from her you are going through enough.

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Well, forget that shit and if possible keep a distance from such negativity. Praying may be a good placebo but only if you believe in it. Also the statement implies that all religious people, because they don't 'sin' and they pray regularly must be super fit and have no health issues, no allergies, never get headaches or toothaches, the list goes on...I doubt you will find one of these Super-People in any religious house in the world. Perhaps the next time she gets a cold you could ask her to pray it away and stop whining! I hope the blood tests come back okay. Let us know how you get on. And illness has nothing to do with god. Its bacteria, virus and maybe even genetic. So if there is something of a genetic basis your dear ole parents gave it too you! Not sin or being non-religious.

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Wow, i remember one born again telling a co worker she got MS because she sin. Hope your health issues get better. Hope you find people that are not going to go all old testment on you.

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Prayer doesn’t work. Face it head on and deal with it one foot in front of the other. Be positive. I sincerely hope that it is not serious.

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Hopefully the test brings you good news.

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? - What is the maximum effectiveness of Prayer? Zero.
If prayer works, then why do we need medical technology?

Trod Level 5 May 14, 2018
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Best wishes for a speedy recovery and sending positive vibes your way.

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Fuck your family. Anyone that does that link of bullshit deserves to Not be in your life. Positive thoughts and vibes being sent your way!

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I hope you don't believe that and I feel sorry for anyone with health issues who believes that. Can you imagine being sick and believing that? I am recovering from minor surgery and have heard all the "holier than me" "supportive" notifications that others have been praying for me. So sick of it. My mother drove me around, wrapped my arm so I could take showers, cooked for me, played Scrabble with me to keep me sane... and she prayed for me, which she is somehow convinced is the important part.

I wish the best for you, but I am also here with an ear of you need to talk, because that's the little real support I can offer.

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Try blocking all the negatve people from your phone.

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So, God is a sadistic bully?
I'm sure it's really tough having those you love and maybe depend on say crazy stuff like that.
It's not true, you know.

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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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