Reply #36: No, it just means you're able to appreciate perspectives different from your own

[WildEyedLiberal]

For a very religious person, saying a prayer for someone is one of the kindest things they can do. They truly and deeply believe in a God, so saying a prayer to their God on your behalf is something that they believe will help you. If you understand where a person of deep faith is coming from, you can understand that such a thing is a kind gesture, and if that's how it's meant, then it should be taken as such.

I'm really not religious but I don't understand why people can't try harder to see with others' eyes. If someone is being kind and generous and paying you a compliment, why would it offend you? There's a big difference between someone saying "God bless you" or similar and trying to convert you. One time I was working at a bookstore and helped a Muslim couple find and order some books. When they were leaving the man told me "blessings of Allah to you" or something similar. I'm not Muslim, but I was touched that he was honoring me with what, for him, was probably a clear expression of gratitude.