In Johnny's well-meaning thread, he offered his prayers to people who have suffered through tragedy. While this is all well and nice, do people actually still pray? I have a hard time imagining that anyone other than the most devout fundamentalist actually "say their prayers" anymore. Am I wrong?
To me, it's more appropriate to offer condolences and say "your thoughts are with" so and so or something similar. it's a nice gesture and all to offer your prayers but what has prayer ever done for anyone ever?
Your opinion? Or perhaps you have a story on the positive effect of prayer that I can defecate on?
Originally posted by ZambonerTake it to science spanky... that's right. you heard me.
In Johnny's well-meaning thread, he offered his prayers to people who have suffered through tragedy. While this is all well and nice, do people actually still pray? I have a hard time imagining that anyone other than the most devout fundamentalist actually "say their prayers" anymore. Am I wrong?
To me, it's more appropriate to offer condolences and s ...[text shortened]... on? Or perhaps you have a story on the positive effect of prayer that I can defecate on?
Originally posted by ZambonerI pray often, several times a day. I try and keep a prayerful attitude at all times, except when I am drinking, smoking, cussing or galavanting. 😕
In Johnny's well-meaning thread, he offered his prayers to people who have suffered through tragedy. While this is all well and nice, do people actually still pray? I have a hard time imagining that anyone other than the most devout fundamentalist actually "say their prayers" anymore. Am I wrong?
To me, it's more appropriate to offer condolences and s ...[text shortened]... on? Or perhaps you have a story on the positive effect of prayer that I can defecate on?
If God is real and has a tangible effect in people's lives, wouldn't prayers to him to help those affected by large scale tragedies be too little too late?
"Dear God, it's me Margaret. I know you didn't see it fit in your ultimate wisdom and power to prevent the deaths of these people but it would be a huge favour to me if you made yourself known now to jump in and do something afterwards. Cheers."
Originally posted by ZambonerSo you haven't seen Bruce Almighty then.
If God is real and has a tangible effect in people's lives, wouldn't prayers to him to help those affected by large scale tragedies be too little too late?
"Dear God, it's me Margaret. I know you didn't see it fit in your ultimate wisdom and power to prevent the deaths of these people but it would be a huge favour to me if you made yourself known now to jump in and do something afterwards. Cheers."
Originally posted by johnnylongwoodyDo you have any experiences on the positive effect of prayer or is it just something you've grown up doing? How often do you pray?
I pray in private.
I don't go to church because it is full of a$$holes.
Then you have the clergy, they are just as bad
if not worse.
You don't need any organized religion to pray.
Forgive my curiosity.
Originally posted by ZambonerI'll pray for you, Zambo, if it isn't too late.
In Johnny's well-meaning thread, he offered his prayers to people who have suffered through tragedy. While this is all well and nice, do people actually still pray? I have a hard time imagining that anyone other than the most devout fundamentalist actually "say their prayers" anymore. Am I wrong?
To me, it's more appropriate to offer condolences and s ...[text shortened]... on? Or perhaps you have a story on the positive effect of prayer that I can defecate on?
Originally posted by ZambonerYes I pray often.
Do you have any experiences on the positive effect of prayer or is it just something you've grown up doing? How often do you pray?
Forgive my curiosity.
In private at night when I am alone.
Have I seen any positive effects? I honestly could not tell you.
Sometimes the best results come from prayers which are not answered.
