# 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:** 12\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![Zoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/a4c791/32.png) [@Zoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zoe)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2003, 6:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-act-of-gross-hypocrisy-prayer-solicitation/182795/61 "2003-06-20T06:57:28Z")
You are a wonderful brother and son to do this. Yes, I will pray for your sister and for all of you. ---
**Author:** ![hyperjes](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/df705f/32.png) [@hyperjes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hyperjes)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2003, 7:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-act-of-gross-hypocrisy-prayer-solicitation/182795/62 "2003-06-20T07:36:11Z")
**gobear** , your mom and sis will be in my thoughts and prayers. Please remember to let us know how she is doing! {{{ **gofamily** }}} ---
**Author:** ![rumraisin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/8e7dd6/32.png) [@rumraisin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rumraisin)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2003, 9:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-act-of-gross-hypocrisy-prayer-solicitation/182795/63 "2003-06-20T09:45:17Z")
Since you called me a fundie, you have no choice but to suffer my prayers too. ---
**Author:** ![gobear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/8dc957/32.png) [@gobear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gobear)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2003, 3:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-act-of-gross-hypocrisy-prayer-solicitation/182795/64 "2003-06-23T03:19:56Z")
Thanks again, all. My mom e-mailed me today, and I thought I’d pass it on. > [@](#): > > I READ YOUR POSTING, & the replies. i sat There and cried- THE ONE WHO > SAID THERE HAVE BEEN SCIENTIFIC STUDIES ON PEOPLE BEING PRAYED FOR. > PRAYER WORKS- > I AM IN DUBLIN GA THIS WEEKEND WITH MY IMUS PALS. »GOD KNOWS I NEEDED > THIS > I LOVE YOU, > MOM > HUGS TO MATT ---
**Author:** ![musicguy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/7ba0ec/32.png) [@musicguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/musicguy)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2003, 3:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-act-of-gross-hypocrisy-prayer-solicitation/182795/65 "2003-06-23T03:34:54Z")
**gobear** , I’ve been away for a few days and just saw your post. I’m so sorry to hear about your sister. I’m not much of a prayer person either but I certainly wish your family strength and send my love and good wishes to all of you. Hang in there. ---
**Author:** ![Meros](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8797f3/32.png) [@Meros](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meros)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2003, 3:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-act-of-gross-hypocrisy-prayer-solicitation/182795/66 "2003-06-23T03:42:09Z")
**gobear** I’l be praying both for your sister’s healing and for strength for you and the rest of your family as you help her through this. Be sure to keep us posted. ---
**Author:** ![ocampo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/dbc845/32.png) [@ocampo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ocampo)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2003, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-act-of-gross-hypocrisy-prayer-solicitation/182795/67 "2003-06-24T01:15:32Z")
I’m a prayer partner at my church and your sister and your whole family will be on the list tonight. I think that you are a very loving brother to do this for your sister. I pray that all will be well with you. By the way you are NOT A HYPOCRITE!!! You’re a loving brother who is concerned about his sister. I have to stop typing soon, because I’m getting ready to cry. ---
**Author:** ![lovelee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/439d5e/32.png) [@lovelee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lovelee)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2003, 1:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-act-of-gross-hypocrisy-prayer-solicitation/182795/68 "2003-06-24T01:18:56Z")
Anyone sharing genes with gobear will be just fine. My heartfelt thoughts and best wishes for you and your family. ---
**Author:** ![Ringo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/779978/32.png) [@Ringo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ringo)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2003, 1:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-act-of-gross-hypocrisy-prayer-solicitation/182795/69 "2003-06-24T01:33:42Z")
Missed this earlier **gobear**. As with you, I don’t pray. But I certainly hope, and I hope for the best for your sister. You all are in my thoughts. ---
**Author:** ![thatDDperson](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/9de0a6/32.png) [@thatDDperson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thatDDperson)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2003, 6:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-act-of-gross-hypocrisy-prayer-solicitation/182795/70 "2003-06-24T06:09:36Z")
You got it Gobear. GoMom and GoSis, you’re on a prayer list that winds it’s way through 7 Christian denominations and four continents. The ones in India are my favorite…they have a convent that has 24 hour intercessory prayer. These are the people that prayed for me during my cancer surgery, and I was out of ICU in half the time expected, out of the hospital the same. God hears prayers in many languages, so he’ll know exactly who these wonderful people mean when we all pray for Gobear’s sister. Blessings to all. ---
**Author:** ![Pixiesnix](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/898d66/32.png) [@Pixiesnix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pixiesnix)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2003, 6:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-act-of-gross-hypocrisy-prayer-solicitation/182795/71 "2003-06-24T06:19:15Z")
Add mine to the thoughts and prayers list. Best wishes for you and your family. ---
**Author:** ![jayjay](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jayjay/32/6765_2.png) [@jayjay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jayjay)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2003, 11:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-act-of-gross-hypocrisy-prayer-solicitation/182795/72 "2003-06-25T23:25:13Z")
I don’t hang out in MPSIMS much, so I just saw this (after twigging to something being up with you in another thread, **gobear** ). I can’t honestly pray for your sister, but I will send good thoughts and love. I’m sorry you all had to go through this. (( **gobear** and **sis** )) [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-act-of-gross-hypocrisy-prayer-solicitation/182795.md?page=3)