Interfaith prayer...for all?

Aupmanyav said:
So, what about those who do not? Or perhaps you think that atheists are discordant music. :)
The problem, as stated in RigVeda is "kasmai devāya haviṣā vidhema?"
(To which God should we offer our oblations?)
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I don't share it with anyone, but there is room for those who wish to do so.

The reference to discordant music comes from tbe discussion up to that point.
 
I found this...

Let us take this moment to share and witness each other's life and greatness. May we honor the opportunity to share in the 'inherited worth or dignity' of each other knowledge and compassion. For this is a moment of deep concern that require comfort, and a practice of peace and compassion to confront our sorrows.

And this as thanx for a meal.

Before we share this meal, let us remember how it came to us.

This food was born of warm sunlight, rich soil, and cool rain.
As it nourishes our bodies and minds, may we be grateful to those who cultivated it, those who harvested it, those who brought it to us, and those who prepared it.

And as we eat, and what was once separate from all of us becomes part of each of us,
may we also be grateful for what we here have in common and for what brings us together.

We all begin life utterly dependent on others, and most of us will end our lives in much the same way, and every good work we accomplish involves helping others and being helped by others in turn. So then, our gratitude in this moment is true and common sense.
 
And googles ai wrote this...

Sure, here's an example of an interfaith prayer that does not reference a specific god or deity:

Dear fellow humans,

We come together to reflect on the beauty and mystery of life, and to seek guidance and strength from one another.

May we be guided by the power of community, compassion, and reason as we navigate the complexities of our world.

May we strive to live with empathy, kindness, and understanding towards one another, regardless of our different beliefs or backgrounds.

May we work towards creating a world where all people are treated with dignity and respect, and where love and justice prevail.

We pray for healing and comfort for those who are suffering, and for strength and support for those who care for them.

May we find the courage to face life's challenges with grace and resilience, and to always seek the truth.

We ask for your blessings on our lives, and for the strength to live with purpose and meaning.

Thank you for the gift of life, and for the opportunity to come together in this moment of shared reflection.

Amen.

Idk who they are praying to or asking for blessings.

I am looking for a short and sweet mention of community and working together for interfaith zoom call.
 
I asked ai to shorten it.

Sure, here's a short and simple interfaith prayer:

May we all live with empathy, kindness, and understanding towards one another, regardless of our different beliefs. May we work towards creating a world where all people are treated with dignity and respect, where love and justice prevail. We pray for healing and comfort for those who are suffering, and for strength and support for those who care for them. May we find the courage to face life's challenges with grace and resilience, and to always seek the truth. Thank you for the gift of life, and for the opportunity to come together in this moment of shared reflection.
 
wil said:
I asked ai to shorten it.

Sure, here's a short and simple interfaith prayer:

May we all live with empathy, kindness, and understanding towards one another, regardless of our different beliefs. May we work towards creating a world where all people are treated with dignity and respect, where love and justice prevail. We pray for healing and comfort for those who are suffering, and for strength and support for those who care for them. May we find the courage to face life's challenges with grace and resilience, and to always seek the truth. Thank you for the gift of life, and for the opportunity to come together in this moment of shared reflection.
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Who is this 'prayer' addressed to?
 
I just want to clarify that Prayer to me is a very sacred and personal thing between me and God the Father. In prayer I am entering the Tabernacle or the throne room of Grace. To pray with someone who is praying to another god or pray to another god is idolatry. What I can do is affirm positivity!
 
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wil said:
So what theists are saying is there is no prayer that they can abide without mentioning a diety or supernatural input?
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Who are you talking to, to answer your prayer?
 
wil said:
So what theists are saying is there is no prayer that they can abide without mentioning a diety or supernatural input?
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Prayer might mean different things to different people. To me it's opening a spiritual line of communication between me and God the Father and the Holy Spirit is the connection between the two.
 
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Faithfulservant said:
I just want to clarify that Prayer to me is a very sacred and personal thing between me and God the Father. In prayer I am entering the Tabernacle or the throne room of Grace. To pray with someone who is praying to another god or pray to another god is idolatry. What I can do is affirm positivity!
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Exactly....

As it is (change the words) for everyone else who believes in your God or any other.

What the discussion is....is can we create a prayer (or call it an affirmation of positivity) that does not include your God or invoke anyone else's God(esses) and be it acceptable to you a group affirmation.
 
wil said:
As it is (change the words) for everyone else who believes in your God or any other.
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I always preferred group prayers that could be recited by people of different faiths, with each person being able to address it to their own 'image' of divinity.
 
wil said:
Exactly....

As it is (change the words) for everyone else who believes in your God or any other.

What the discussion is....is can we create a prayer (or call it an affirmation of positivity) that does not include your God or invoke anyone else's God(esses) and be it acceptable to you a group affirmation.
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Yes!
 
Faithfulservant said:
Yes!
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Ah, I'm confused. You say that we can "create a prayer that does not include your God or invoke anyone else's God(esses)" and that would be acceptable to you, but you didn't feel comfortable with the afore mentioned prayer, even though it mentioned no specific deity.

What would you suggest?
 
JustGeorge said:
Ah, I'm confused. You say that we can "create a prayer that does not include your God or invoke anyone else's God(esses)" and that would be acceptable to you, but you didn't feel comfortable with the afore mentioned prayer, even though it mentioned no specific deity.

What would you suggest?
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No prayer to God or gods but yes an affirmation of positivity. That was how I interpreted Wils statement. Like I said previously prayer means different things to different people. My concept and purpose of prayer is sacred to me. Did that answer your question?
 
Faithfulservant said:
No prayer to God or gods but yes an affirmation of positivity. That was how I interpreted Wils statement. Like I said previously prayer means different things to different people. My concept and purpose of prayer is sacred to me. Did that answer your question?
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I think so.
 
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wil said:
And googles ai wrote this...

Sure, here's an example of an interfaith prayer that does not reference a specific god or deity:

Dear fellow humans,

We come together to reflect on the beauty and mystery of life, and to seek guidance and strength from one another.

May we be guided by the power of community, compassion, and reason as we navigate the complexities of our world.

May we strive to live with empathy, kindness, and understanding towards one another, regardless of our different beliefs or backgrounds.

May we work towards creating a world where all people are treated with dignity and respect, and where love and justice prevail.

We pray for healing and comfort for those who are suffering, and for strength and support for those who care for them.

May we find the courage to face life's challenges with grace and resilience, and to always seek the truth.

We ask for your blessings on our lives, and for the strength to live with purpose and meaning.

Thank you for the gift of life, and for the opportunity to come together in this moment of shared reflection.

Amen.

Idk who they are praying to or asking for blessings.

I am looking for a short and sweet mention of community and working together for interfaith zoom call.
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This looks great. For a short and sweet intro to a zoom call, maybe half of it? I'm thinking maybe the second half?
 
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