Please let's all take a breath.
I have had many people in my life say 'may God bless you' or similar, either to me or others, and I certainly read people praying for something good to happen, whether its good grades, a happy marriage, even a safe journey on holidays! I do not find it offensive as it is their way and they have the very best intentions - I personally do not see someone praying as being a malicious intent; far from it. Do I profess my religion or beliefs online? No, because they are personal. But that is my choice. It's also my choice to scan through and get what I need from forums, and being a part of this forum for a long time I am used to the folks who post here and how they post. Each to his own; no one has been rude to me, I accept them how they are. The forum has evolved this way because of it's participants, and you take it for what it is and simply leave what does not interest you.
I am sorry you are offended by the posts in here Josh; note that the intent by the people in here is not to intentionally offend or upset, it is just that there is a large majority of posters who have been regular members (some for years) who consider the inclusion of their prayers in their posts as uplifting as Jess and I getting excited over Craigslist browsing. Everyone chooses their method of dealing with this thing.
I suppose in such a multi-cultural forum such as this, dealing with such an emotive issue as the dv lottery, differences become very apparent. It's a matter of seeing people for who they are and where they are coming from.
This particular thread on this forum is used very heavily by demonstrative religious folk, and has for some time. I understand your point of view, it's just that this forum is a product of those who participate
Is it off topic? Sometimes yes. But this thread has been going for a very long time too, so it's bound to sway. It has gone from a thread just about dv to more of a "waiting lounge", as people kill time and chat.
Q