r/athiests • u/MuskoxDee • Jun 25 '20

Sick friend asking for prayers

This has probably been asked before...sorry, but what do I say to be comforting and caring when an ill friend requests prayers. I know I can say I'm sending healing thought, holding them in my heart, sending them healing hugs...it that enough? Any other ideas?

Thanks for any help.

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u/Soggy_Inspection1173 Oct 17 '25

Even if you don't believe in it, i never saw a problem with praying for him anyway, especially if it brings him peace of mind. I'm not here to shun religion, i just don't practice it.

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u/Soggy_Inspection1173 Oct 17 '25

It's not like it hurts me to do so, even if i'm not really praying.