Mystical Angels

Why is a question regarding spiritual healing offensive?

I submitted this question and it was deleted. Christians are admonished to pray for the world. The question was not meant to offend. It offered a perspective on the recent shooting that is valid and applies to the religion/spirituality section. Simlpy stated; Mr. Von Brunn committed murder and should be punished, however I hope that he repents of hatred. Perhaps his survival is God's way of offering him that opportunity. The question is below. I would like your opinion. *Deleted Question: Will you join me in praying for James Von Brunn’s spiritual healing? bluesagedragon's: I will keep posting it!

Public Comments

1. It was reported because it was not a question that sought an answer. It was a request. R&S is not the place to ask for prayers, no matter the fact that it is about Religion and Spirituality.
2. Probably someone misreading your question; thinking you were in support of Von Brunn's actions.
3. He's a murderer, he's going to jail I assume - his life is over in other words.
4. There is no good spiritual reason why your question can not be asked. But this is Answers. It is part of the worldly system. Therefore, be prepared for many kinds of slings of arrows to come your way- since the world is not perfect. Peace and courage be with you.
5. Not that I particularly mind or will report, but R&S is not a prayer request forum.
6. No! reported again and keep your praying to yourself It is your religious doctrine not mine.
7. Yes, we are to pray for God´s forgiveness, and hope with God that they would come to repentance; Christ does not condemn the offender; yet He also does not let any get away with their offence, but tells them, Go, and sin no more.
8. On spiritual healing. It is like you are asking for "Christians" to pray for his spiritual healing based on his possible belief in the religion or trying to pray that he converts before he is to burn in a "fiery pit of death in hell". It would have been better to say "Will you join me in praying, no matter your belief, for James Von Brunn that he will find peace within himself. Many people will take offense at the idea of Spiritual Healing as a way of hoping he will convert to your belief. Some will state "It is because it is not a - legitimate - question because of it's "personalized" content. Oooops, I see it already has. Oh well. This is what you will receive based on your question. Sorry, but since religion is a touchy subject with so many people, especially with those that see Christianity as a threat or an attempt to convert, you will be ridiculed based on your religions history. I'm a pagan. Yes, I may ask someone to pray for or light a candle for a certain person, but remember to add the reason, include all beliefs, plus an ending of something like " Would you and Why or Why not?' This will keep those from aggravating the question too much.
9. Perhaps if you worded it differently, such as, "Do you think that James Von Brunn deserves our forgiveness or offerings of spiritual healing?" I think that would garner the response you're looking for without making it a REQUEST for prayer or healing...