Golden Balls Posted 15 April, 2011 Posted 15 April, 2011 Not sure if any of you saw this in the Echo a while back but some of you on here may know him. Jay Young from Southampton was paralyzed recently while rehearsing a routine for a show. http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Pray-For-Jay/174403609276793 http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/district/southampton/8948805.Stuntman_paralysed_in_Legoland_accident/ There is a fund raiser coming up in Totton soon http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=213788835313709
Golden Balls Posted 15 April, 2011 Author Posted 15 April, 2011 (edited) "Prey"? Apologies. I can't edit the title. Mods? Edited 15 April, 2011 by Baj done - Baj
Panda Posted 15 April, 2011 Posted 15 April, 2011 Harsh. Raising funds is great, feeling sympathetic is good. Praying is redundant. In your life maybe.
hamster Posted 15 April, 2011 Posted 15 April, 2011 The non believers are in a minority. Pray if it's your thing but don't mock if itsnot, someone's prayer may give you the edge to overcome a problem one day. And contrary to popular belief it is not wrong to pray for yourself just as it is not wrong to love yourself. Don't want to find out you've been wrong all along when it's too late. Alternatively choose a faith that welcomes non believers when the time comes.
hypochondriac Posted 15 April, 2011 Posted 15 April, 2011 Was talking about this today with his best mate. Apparently Jay was talking about suicide for a week. All the best x
Matthew Le God Posted 16 April, 2011 Posted 16 April, 2011 (edited) Of course it is hard not to have sympathy for the lad. But an instruction/order to pray in the thread title? Really? Why won't God heal amputees that you pray for? Edited 16 April, 2011 by Matthew Le God
hamster Posted 16 April, 2011 Posted 16 April, 2011 Maybe praying for inner strength to face lifes challenges is the way. Maybe (a) god is inside us just waiting to be called upon?
Matthew Le God Posted 16 April, 2011 Posted 16 April, 2011 Maybe praying for inner strength to face lifes challenges is the way. Maybe (a) god is inside us just waiting to be called upon? I'm not entirely sure what you mean? Surely that isn't really praying then in the true definition of the word? Pray if it's your thing but don't mock if itsnot, someone's prayer may give you the edge to overcome a problem one day. I see no reason why a completely unsubstantiated practise that gives false hope can't be mocked. Many children around the world have died of curable conditions because their parents refused medical treatment that would have otherwise made their children better but instead decided to pray to "God".
Hatch Posted 16 April, 2011 Posted 16 April, 2011 I see no reason why a completely unsubstantiated practise that gives false hope can't be mocked. It can, if the thread was titled 'what do you think about praying' But when it's specific to a certain person, most likely the OPs friend, then you shut the ***** up.
hamster Posted 16 April, 2011 Posted 16 April, 2011 Don't pray for Jay then. I think the OP is asking not telling. Re people insisting on prayer and dismissing medicines,that's kinda my point. Were not immortal and perhaps some culture's acceptance of prevailing death yet asking for happiness in the afterlife is in a roundabout way asking for serenity. Many less 'developed' cultures appear far happier than our own, some might say. Their was an interesting thread about coping with bereavement the other week which wasvery much about those who are left behind and how nd why people 'cope'. I'd venture that those with faith cope very well as they are not tormented by eternally questioning 'Why?'
rallyboy Posted 16 April, 2011 Posted 16 April, 2011 putting the spiritual beliefs of individuals aside, how about we just give some thought to a guy who has suffered a horrendous accident, give him some moral support, and hope he can find the mental strength to adjust to what life has thrown at him. I'm sure he has the best wishes of many people of all different faiths.
hamster Posted 16 April, 2011 Posted 16 April, 2011 /\ well put. Pray for a win instead. Good luck Jay to you and your loved ones
dingbattigger Posted 16 April, 2011 Posted 16 April, 2011 It can, if the thread was titled 'what do you think about praying' But when it's specific to a certain person, most likely the OPs friend, then you shut the ***** up. Spot on!
manji Posted 16 April, 2011 Posted 16 April, 2011 putting the spiritual beliefs of individuals aside, how about we just give some thought to a guy who has suffered a horrendous accident, give him some moral support, and hope he can find the mental strength to adjust to what life has thrown at him. I'm sure he has the best wishes of many people of all different faiths. Not really an accident if he was a "stuntman" a risk of the job surely.
Sergei Gotsmanov Posted 16 April, 2011 Posted 16 April, 2011 I'm not entirely sure what you mean? Surely that isn't really praying then in the true definition of the word? I see no reason why a completely unsubstantiated practise that gives false hope can't be mocked. Many children around the world have died of curable conditions because their parents refused medical treatment that would have otherwise made their children better but instead decided to pray to "God". Do you really think it is appropriate to be mocking people's faith on this thread? Your faith is up to you but don't bore us with why you think you are right.
saintscottofthenortham Posted 16 April, 2011 Posted 16 April, 2011 Went to school with him. Sent my thoughts and best wishes to him and his family. About all that can be done unfortunately.
Golden Balls Posted 16 April, 2011 Author Posted 16 April, 2011 Of course it is hard not to have sympathy for the lad. But an instruction/order to pray in the thread title? Really? Why won't God heal amputees that you pray for? I think you've completely misunderstood the point of the thread. The 'pray for Jay' title was because that is the name of the group on facebook set up by his friends that has attracted support from over 1000 people. I started the thread to bring the fund raiser to peoples attention. Especially those who may know his but haven't seen this sad news yet. Also to write good wishes if people feel like it. that's all, no need to get your knickers in a twist
Special K Posted 18 April, 2011 Posted 18 April, 2011 I'm not entirely sure what you mean? Surely that isn't really praying then in the true definition of the word? I see no reason why a completely unsubstantiated practise that gives false hope can't be mocked. Many children around the world have died of curable conditions because their parents refused medical treatment that would have otherwise made their children better but instead decided to pray to "God". What a wonderfully ironic username. And by the way, STFU.
Golden Balls Posted 19 October, 2011 Author Posted 19 October, 2011 http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10280~2486993,00.html
Window Cleaner Posted 19 October, 2011 Posted 19 October, 2011 It's about as ironic as rain on your wedding day. which is coincidence and not irony.
Petersfield Saint Posted 19 October, 2011 Posted 19 October, 2011 It can, if the thread was titled 'what do you think about praying' But when it's specific to a certain person, most likely the OPs friend, then you shut the ***** up. This, putting the spiritual beliefs of individuals aside, how about we just give some thought to a guy who has suffered a horrendous accident, give him some moral support, and hope he can find the mental strength to adjust to what life has thrown at him. I'm sure he has the best wishes of many people of all different faiths. and this; well put
holepuncture Posted 19 October, 2011 Posted 19 October, 2011 http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10280~2486993,00.html Well done Jay, well done Radhi and well done Saints Foundation
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