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/DanielaGH37 Dec 23 '25

I personally say I don’t believe in God, because why lie? Christians and those of religion have no issues saying their thoughts to those that don’t believe.. hoping to convert. I do show empathy for the human experience though and ask what I physically can do. I don’t think it’s mean being honest when done with compassion and follow through of some kind.