But let's look a little more closely at this request for help. When exactly did acknowledging a sick child on social media become de rigueur? Who's running this prayer exchange? How is a lone "Amen" magically converted into an astounding 1,000 prayers? Why isn't an amen worth 500 prayers? Or 2,158 prayers? Who exactly is tallying up the aggregate prayers? If the child receives more than enough prayers for a cure are subsequent prayers reallocated to the aforementioned prayer exchange?
The post additionally noted if I scrolled by I was considered "heartless." Why would I be heartless? Why can't we instead see this person's seeking as many likes or shares as possible on FB for their personal edification and is using the sick child as a disposable pawn in their selfish endeavor? (Besides, I heard that lighting candles in a Church after an obligatory donation can also garner miracles so why isn't a venue such as that recommended as an alternative option?) In case you're wondering, I scrolled by the post in question, never batting an eye or subsequently losing a moment's sleep over my blatant, callous disregard for human life.
And last time I checked, my heart was still beating.
