Should we ever foster delusion?

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There is value in thinking someone is praying for you.  There is value in praying for yourself.  As a coping mechanism.  As a social interaction.  

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Not always, you're only looking at the potential positive implications.

I'm praying for you to die and you know it. Is that helping you? 

I'm praying for my cancer to be magically healed. Is that helping me?

There is a white guy praying for all people of color to contract HIV. Is that helping any of them?

Prayer needs to be considered in context, set and setting.