Could you NOT pray for me?

"We must go through many hardships to enter the kingdom of God." (Acts 14:22b)

I guess this is one of the hardships. I was deeply troubled by this article, and confused too. Since when praying became so offensive and obnoxious that a simple offer of prayer could cost a nurse her job? It seems that life of modern-day Christians is not much easier than it was for Paul and his fellow brothers back then, even for those of us who live in countries where freedom of religion is exercised.

As days rolled on, many people responded to the incident.

"But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry." (2 Timothy 4:5)