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When dying loved ones want you to pray despite your doubt

My dad is dying and he wants me to pray with him but I lost my faith years ago, and I don't know if joining him would be loving or dishonest.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Love for another person conflicts with personal authenticity around spiritual practices that no longer hold meaning.

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