Interfaith prayer?

[Glib Gurl]

What are your thoughts on interfaith prayer meetings and whatnot. I know that we are a pluralistic society and I definitely respect other religions and cultures. However, I don't know if I'm down for praying with people who pray to other gods . . . .

Anyone have any experience with these types of meetings?

 

[SEMO]

It's a no no for me. Christ and other gods don't mix.

2 Corinthians 6: 14,15
14Do not be bound together with unbelievers; for what partnership have righteousness and lawlessness, or what fellowship has light with darkness? 15Or what harmony has Christ with Belial, or what has a believer in common with an unbeliever?

 

[PaperClip]

What are your thoughts on interfaith prayer meetings and whatnot. I know that we are a pluralistic society and I definitely respect other religions and cultures. However, I don't know if I'm down for praying with people who pray to other gods . . . .

Anyone have any experience with these types of meetings?

How do you mean? Like a public service of some kind (like a prayer breakfast or open event) or like a specific prayer meeting where folk of different faiths are gathered?

If it's the former, I've been to such events and when representatives of other faiths get up to pray, I bow my head and close my eyes and meditate on Jesus!

If you mean a prayer meeting where folk of different faiths are gathering to specifically pray? Simply, I'm not there at all or I'm leaving.

 

[CandiceC]

It's a no no for me. Christ and other gods don't mix.

2 Corinthians 6: 14,15
14Do not be bound together with unbelievers; for what partnership have righteousness and lawlessness, or what fellowship has light with darkness? 15Or what harmony has Christ with Belial, or what has a believer in common with an unbeliever?

I agree..
..

 

[momi]

I do not agree - my husband is asked to pray at meetings on occasion where they ask in a round about way that the prayer be made "general". He always ignores this request and is sure to end the prayer in Jesus' name.

Edited to correct omitted word

 

[shalom]

How do you mean? Like a public service of some kind (like a prayer breakfast or open event) or like a specific prayer meeting where folk of different faiths are gathered?

If it's the former, I've been to such events and when representatives of other faiths get up to pray, I bow my head and close my eyes and meditate on Jesus!

If you mean a prayer meeting where folk of different faiths are gathering to specifically pray? Simply, I'm not there at all or I'm leaving.

I remove myself from the santuary.

 

[blazingthru]

It's a no no for me. Christ and other gods don't mix.

2 Corinthians 6: 14,15
14Do not be bound together with unbelievers; for what partnership have righteousness and lawlessness, or what fellowship has light with darkness? 15Or what harmony has Christ with Belial, or what has a believer in common with an unbeliever?

I agree 100%

 

[sunshinelady]

Wow, nevermind. I don't even need to get into this today.

 

[Ms.Honey]

We can respect other peoples beliefs without disrespecting Jesus. Not praying to their gods is not disrespectful. I believe people respect us and the Lord when we chose not to compromise. Acknowledging others beliefs will not bring peace. We will not have peace on earth until Jesus returns.

 

[Ramya]

It's a no no for me. Christ and other gods don't mix.

2 Corinthians 6: 14,15
14Do not be bound together with unbelievers; for what partnership have righteousness and lawlessness, or what fellowship has light with darkness? 15Or what harmony has Christ with Belial, or what has a believer in common with an unbeliever?

Yep pretty much. Generally if I can't leave the room politely or unnoticed then I concentrate on Jesus or my favorite scripture at the time. I won't let a person of another faith lead me in prayer. Nope not going to happen