# An Act of Gross Hypocrisy (prayer solicitation) **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [June 18, 2003, 10:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-act-of-gross-hypocrisy-prayer-solicitation/182795 "2003-06-18T22:00:22Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![gobear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/8dc957/32.png) [@gobear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gobear)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2003, 2:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-act-of-gross-hypocrisy-prayer-solicitation/182795/21 "2003-06-19T02:50:32Z")
Thank you all for your kind thoughts. I called my sister and told her, and she said to say, “Thank you.” ---
**Author:** ![TVeblen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/4bbf92/32.png) [@TVeblen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TVeblen)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2003, 2:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-act-of-gross-hypocrisy-prayer-solicitation/182795/22 "2003-06-19T02:58:41Z")
Here’s wishing comfort, strength and healing to you, your sister and mother, **gobear**. I’ll be keeping you all in my thoughts. Veb ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2003, 3:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-act-of-gross-hypocrisy-prayer-solicitation/182795/23 "2003-06-19T03:49:59Z")
Of course I will pray for your sister. I will also add a few for your mom and for you, and for whatever other family you may have. The rest of you need to be strong and serene, the better to help yoor sister. God be with you all. ---
**Author:** ![Blonde](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/3be4f8/32.png) [@Blonde](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blonde)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2003, 4:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-act-of-gross-hypocrisy-prayer-solicitation/182795/24 "2003-06-19T04:08:36Z")
Happiness and good health wishes to your sister. And, there’s nothing hypocritical about asking for prayers - I wish your family strength in the days to come. ---
**Author:** ![matt\_mcl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/7ab992/32.png) [@matt\_mcl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/matt_mcl)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2003, 4:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-act-of-gross-hypocrisy-prayer-solicitation/182795/25 "2003-06-19T04:51:20Z")
Oh, Gods. Please tell your sister she’s in my prayers, as are your family and, of course, you. I hope the tumour is well circumscribed and of a tractable sort, and that your sister comes flying back. Love, Matt ---
**Author:** ![alice\_in\_wonderland](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/alice_in_wonderland/32/176_2.png) [@alice\_in\_wonderland](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alice_in_wonderland)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2003, 4:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-act-of-gross-hypocrisy-prayer-solicitation/182795/26 "2003-06-19T04:52:37Z")
Benny and I will be sending healing thoughts your sister’s way. I hope everything is ok. ---
**Author:** ![iampunha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/74df32/32.png) [@iampunha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iampunha)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2003, 8:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-act-of-gross-hypocrisy-prayer-solicitation/182795/27 "2003-06-19T08:11:24Z")
I don’t see the hypocrisy either, and I’m not a pray-er (as opposed to a prayer;)), but I’ll do as requested (pray) and pass it on to my mother, who will sound the alarm, so to speak;) [sub]You’re gonna have a monk praying for your whole family before the day is done. If _that_ don’t get the cancer outta there…:D[/sub] ---
**Author:** ![yosemite](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/3ab097/32.png) [@yosemite](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/yosemite)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2003, 8:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-act-of-gross-hypocrisy-prayer-solicitation/182795/28 "2003-06-19T08:19:21Z")
My prayers are certainly with your sister, and your entire family, during this time. And bless your heart for doing this thing, on your sister’s and mom’s behalf. ---
**Author:** ![phantomdiver](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/b5e925/32.png) [@phantomdiver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/phantomdiver)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2003, 10:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-act-of-gross-hypocrisy-prayer-solicitation/182795/29 "2003-06-19T10:39:39Z")
**gobear** , the phantomclan ( **iampunha** ’s family of origin) is adding their prayers to those already mentioned here. DH is not just a monk – long story – but also a registered nurse, so his medical prayers are pretty cogent, for what that’s worth. The results of prayer can take many forms. You’re seeing one already – lots of people united to show their support. {{{{gofamily}}}} ---
**Author:** ![Lucretia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/13edae/32.png) [@Lucretia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucretia)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2003, 10:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-act-of-gross-hypocrisy-prayer-solicitation/182795/30 "2003-06-19T10:43:47Z")
I don’t pray either, **gobear** , but I am sending my warmest wishes your sister’s way. ---
**Author:** ![Siege](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/dbc845/32.png) [@Siege](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siege)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2003, 10:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-act-of-gross-hypocrisy-prayer-solicitation/182795/31 "2003-06-19T10:48:39Z")
**Gobear** , if you’re a hypocrite, then I’ll join you in hypocrisy. You see, I’ve been known to grumble about people only praying for those they know when I’m sure there are equally worthy people out there who don’t have anyone praying for them. Still, for your sister and for you, who I do like and respect, I will pray. CJ ---
**Author:** ![irishgirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/8edcca/32.png) [@irishgirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/irishgirl)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2003, 11:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-act-of-gross-hypocrisy-prayer-solicitation/182795/32 "2003-06-19T11:08:43Z")
gobear, you ask for support, you got it. I’ll pray for you all. ---
**Author:** ![SkeptiJess](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ea666f/32.png) [@SkeptiJess](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SkeptiJess)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2003, 11:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-act-of-gross-hypocrisy-prayer-solicitation/182795/33 "2003-06-19T11:34:39Z")
I don’t pray, either, but I 'm sending good thoughts your sister’s way. And I asked my daughter (who _does_ pray) to put your sister and mom on her prayer list. ---
**Author:** ![Zyada](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zyada/32/3028_2.png) [@Zyada](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zyada)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2003, 11:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-act-of-gross-hypocrisy-prayer-solicitation/182795/34 "2003-06-19T11:47:08Z")
My best thoughts to your sister. ---
**Author:** ![Shodan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9f8e36/32.png) [@Shodan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shodan)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2003, 12:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-act-of-gross-hypocrisy-prayer-solicitation/182795/35 "2003-06-19T12:28:09Z")
**Polycarp** is praying for you and your sister, so [he has the important part covered.](http://bible.gospelcom.net/cgi-bin/bible?language=english&passage=James+5%3A16&version=NIV) To his prayers, and all the others on the thread, I add my own, for your sister, your family, and you. And will continue to do so. Regards, Shodan ---
**Author:** ![dropzone](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dropzone/32/7515_2.png) [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2003, 12:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-act-of-gross-hypocrisy-prayer-solicitation/182795/36 "2003-06-19T12:47:07Z")
If prayers or just positive vibes from confused people who don’t know what, if anything, to believe will do any good your sister has me in her corner, for what, if anything, it’s worth. ---
**Author:** ![Aries28](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e36b37/32.png) [@Aries28](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aries28)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2003, 1:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-act-of-gross-hypocrisy-prayer-solicitation/182795/37 "2003-06-19T13:11:35Z")
You, your sister and your family have our thoughts and our prayers. Aries and Sauron ---
**Author:** ![gobear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/8dc957/32.png) [@gobear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gobear)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2003, 1:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-act-of-gross-hypocrisy-prayer-solicitation/182795/38 "2003-06-19T13:33:48Z")
Thank you all for your good wishes and prayers. My mother and my sister and I are very grateful for the your kindness. ---
**Author:** ![Velma](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/85e7bf/32.png) [@Velma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velma)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2003, 1:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-act-of-gross-hypocrisy-prayer-solicitation/182795/39 "2003-06-19T13:41:44Z")
Prayers are sent for your sister and your family. We had a similar scare with my little sister a few years ago - severe migraines led to a discovery of a growth on her pituitary gland. It turned out not to be dangerous and her migraines slowed considerably once she reached her 20’s. I hope your sister has the same outcome. ---
**Author:** ![DeVena](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/dec6dc/32.png) [@DeVena](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DeVena)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2003, 1:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-act-of-gross-hypocrisy-prayer-solicitation/182795/40 "2003-06-19T13:44:52Z")
**gobear** , I am praying for your sister - that she’ll recieve strength and courage to get through this. You have done a wonderful thing here, and I hope that stops you from thinking this is hypocritical. It just means you love your sister very much. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-act-of-gross-hypocrisy-prayer-solicitation/182795.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-act-of-gross-hypocrisy-prayer-solicitation/182795.md?page=3)