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Does Prayer Really Work? Does God Even Care?

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Does Prayer Really Work? Does God Even Care?
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RE: Does Prayer Really Work? Does God Even Care?
August 17, 2014 at 2:59 am (This post was last modified: August 17, 2014 at 3:07 am by robvalue.)
I would call the benefit of prayer a placebo effect. But only if you know about the praying. If it's being done on your behalf against your knowledge, even this effect is lost.

And I certainly think prayer in place of positive action can be harmful.
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Does Prayer Really Work? Does God Even Care?

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RE: Does Prayer Really Work? Does God Even Care? - by ShaMan - August 15, 2014 at 10:07 pm
RE: Does Prayer Really Work? Does God Even Care? - by Tonus - August 16, 2014 at 11:00 am
RE: Does Prayer Really Work? Does God Even Care? - by robvalue - August 17, 2014 at 2:59 am
RE: Does Prayer Really Work? Does God Even Care? - by Zack - August 17, 2014 at 3:41 am

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