Originally Posted by danielf

That's all fair enough. However, it seems likely that there is a bit more to this story. As we've established, there is a limit to people's freedom to express their religion when it becomes annoying to others. The fact that she had been spoken to about her behaviour after previous incidents does at least raise the possibility that she was a bit overzealous.

Having said that, I would feel uncomfortable (but not offended) if someone where to ask me if I wanted her to pray for me, so I would actually prefer to not be asked. So, something that is a kind gesture to one person, may make another person uncomfortable.

As usual, a balance needs to be found between the rights of all involved, and if this woman has been a nuisance to people, than I do think it is right that action is taken. If she hasn't than it probably is a bit silly (in particular because there may be a lot of people who really appreciate the gesture), but I do think it is good that the right of people to not be subjected to other people's religious beliefs is taken into consideration.