Stupidly ridiculous. People our trying to accept everyone around them yet religious people are very often rejected, especially Christans at that.

Does this mean I'm allowed to complain if somebody didn't offer to pray for me?

See, that's why I woulda poisoned the old hag instead. God would have given me props and everything haha

No it wouldn't have been ok. It would probably have been dealt with in the same way and people would be more likely to complain. You have no evidence that it would have been dealt with differently.

Also halo, thats what every generation says about moral standards. They said it in the 60's, the 70's, the 80's and the 90's. People have yet to realise that different moral standards are not lower moral standards, just because people don't follow the Christian morals as much any more does not mean that society will fall to pieces.

@cool48. Studies have shown that the most openly discriminated against group in America at least are atheists. Also you can't sue if somebody doesn't offer you a prayer because not offering a prayer is secular. Its what your government (and hence any national medical system) is.

Even though I wouldn't complain, just say no, people have a right to be offended by someone offering them a prayer. This might seem odd to someone not an atheist, but really some people think of it as demeaning.

please do elaborate on this offensive remark

the nurse apparently told radio 2 that she also hands out "faith cards" so its not her first discression, and i have to say that "faith cards" does cross the line and should not be allowed

When people are sick and dying, doing what you can to try to give them some sort of peace should not be looked down upon. If you are so offended by God, throw the faith card away and get over it.

Ehh, I wouldn't be offended if someone of a different faith tried to convert me on my death bed. I just don't see what's so insulting about it. I would think it would be nice to know someone cares enough to try and help me in whatever way they can.

id be angry that some ignorant person was trying to abuse the fact im ill in order to convert me to there religion

It's not offensive.

I have lost all hope for intelligent, honest human beings to hold power.

The world is shit, and only getting shittier.