No...i said “No one is ever hopeless” That includes you (btw you were the one that used the term hopeless first).
You comment about public prayers is not hostile. But it does show a misunderstanding. For me, and most of us, it is not “to be seen by men” (which is what Jesus is complaining about, the Pharisees who prayed and beat their breasts in public to show their piety in Matthew Chapter 6), rather it is a show of support and love.
I suppose you think that pastors should not pray aloud in Church with their congregations, since that too would be “showing piety”.
You may not claim to be an Atheist, but you sure show the outward markings, imo.
No. It is what it is. Jesus said to pray in private. Period. It cannot be interpreted any othe way.
How do I show I;m an atheist?