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Is it a sin to pray for death (your own or of someone else's)?

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    musicbook - 56-60 years old - male

    Posted by musicbook Dec 23rd, 2012 at 7:16AM

    Yes. The 'Wish Police' can come and arrest you and do unspeakable things to you in unspeakable places if you pray for such a thing.

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  1. FoundThenLostOnTheSameDay - 22-25 years old

    Reply by FoundThenLostOnTheSameDay Dec 23rd, 2012 at 7:20AM

    :)

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12 Answers to "Is it a sin to pray for death (your own or of someone else's)?"

  1. disastercupcake - 22-25 years old - female

    Posted by disastercupcake Dec 23rd, 2012 at 11:00AM

    It depends on WHY you're praying, not the actual prayer itself. Coming from a purely hateful or fearful place, yes. If it is out of love and compassion, then no.

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  2. navyvet - 56-60 years old - male

    Posted by navyvet Dec 23rd, 2012 at 8:24AM

    That is correct. Desiring harm on others or yourself is a sin.
    "I see" said the blind man. I was unaware of certain particulars, but I believe asking God to take this person into Heaven may not actually be a sin. Though, as I sit here typing this, I seem to sense that it would be wrong...

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  3. Xuul - 31-35 years old

    Reply by Xuul Dec 23rd, 2012 at 7:16AM

    What if the death prayed to for someone else was because cancer was slowly eating them alive and death would be the only stop to the pain?

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  4. wrinkly - 66-70 years old - male

    Reply by wrinkly Dec 23rd, 2012 at 7:32AM

    Commendable but still wrong

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  5. FunnyLookingCorpse - 18-21 years old

    Posted by FunnyLookingCorpse Dec 23rd, 2012 at 8:05AM

    "Wish death upon me? Have mercy on my soul! Don't look to the sky no more! Have mercy on me?...."

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  6. wrinkly - 66-70 years old - male

    Posted by wrinkly Dec 23rd, 2012 at 7:29AM

    Straight up yes it is does not the Bible say something about committing sin i.e. adultery in your mind murder is also a sin so .................... Prayer is putting thoughts into words in your mind so sin BIG TIME.

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  7. Sun3flower - 41-45 years old - female

    Posted by Sun3flower Dec 23rd, 2012 at 7:27AM

    Yes. Instead, pray for acceptance and peace.

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  8. JACKSEEZ - 18-21 years old

    Posted by JACKSEEZ Dec 23rd, 2012 at 7:27AM

    Not a sin to pray for death(for yourself)because we can talk with God through prayers.but for someone else is another situation or would you mind if i pray to GOD for kill you friend.

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  9. littleonejade - 46-50 years old - female

    Posted by littleonejade Dec 23rd, 2012 at 7:26AM

    it is just sad for yourself
    and karma might get your if u get your wish for the others

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  10. madhuratg - 31-35 years old

    Posted by madhuratg Dec 23rd, 2012 at 7:21AM

    Is there any virtue in praying for death of one's own or of any one else?

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  11. ANONFU - 22-25 years old - female

    Posted by ANONFU Dec 23rd, 2012 at 7:16AM

    no not if they deserve it, but if you let them live they suffer longer, so why ask it????????? keep them longer in hell, don't give them an easy way out dude!

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  12. onir - 26-30 years old - female

    Posted by onir Dec 23rd, 2012 at 7:15AM

    No, I'm a Baha'i and we have prayers for those who need healing or if passed on.
    why?

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  13. JamesHet - 31-35 years old

    Posted by JamesHet Dec 23rd, 2012 at 7:14AM

    What do you mean pray for it?

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