Prayer request

[JuliaL]

Whereas: God is a God who answers prayer.
Whereas: Faith the size of a mustard seed can move a mountain.
Whereas: Self professed Christian theists contend they possess great (more
than mustard seed sized) faith.
Whereas: Some Christian theist will pray for the following requested action.

Be it resolved: That I ask for fervent prayer by a faithful theist that batteries
shall miraculously appear in the camera found in the displayed photograph
below.

I'm compiling records on the number and circumstances where
these prayers have been requested so I'm also asking for notification from
theists who are submitting applicable prayers. The list is private to avoid
embarrassing participants. So far I've had promises of prayer, but no miracles.




The camera is in the view of a home security camera to dissuade tricksters
near and dear to me. No cancer or broken legs need be prayed for but if
you think God will hear you better if you piggyback this request onto
something more nebulous or serious, go for it. I'll be leaving the
experimental apparatus in place for the forseeable future or until the
requested miracle occurs. When that happens, I'll post the details here.
Rationalizations as to why the requested prayers are inappropriate,
tasteless or why God isn't interested are also welcome for their
amusement value.

[Minimalist]

Don't hold your breath.

[JuliaL]

But.....but.....it's so much smaller than a mountain....

[LostLocke]

I can see it now.
After many fervent prayers, a mountain appears inside your camera, followed by a booming but hushed voice from the sky, "Whoops...."

[vorlon13]

Or maybe 72 virgins materialize in the camera.

Ooofda!

[polar bear]

I will get to your prayer request just as soon as I pray for my football team to win our game please be patient I dont want to let you down

[Thumpalumpacus]

Generally, whenever friends online request prayers for important things -- and this is clearly Srs Bsns -- I send my best wishes. That is what I will do right now, and I hope it doesn't play havoc with your study ... but I really want you to be able to take pictures on the fly.

[JuliaL]

Update 12/17/2014:

So far batteries have not miraculously appeared.


I have a couple of prayer promises, but I don't know if they are being acted on.
I've been trying to get promises to "pray for a miracle" from the population without initially specifying what the miracle is. I expect the commitment would be harder to get if the one who is to do the praying knew that there was an actual physical miracle required, not some nebulous healing from cancer or lower back pain.
To seal the deal, I have printed some cards (front and back shown to right and left of experimental camera) asking for the specific miracle to request. I feel a tangible token might remind the pray-er either that they should get on the job and pray some batteries up or point out that praying for something specific and verifiable doesn't work.

[Nope]

I like this idea. Considering the powerful influence religion has on our culture and politics, I am surprised scientists haven't come up with a similiar test already. Of course, Christians get around this by claiming asking for proof of god's power is disrespectful. It is still an interesting experiment.

[Minimalist]

Of course, Christians get around this by claiming asking for proof of god's power is disrespectful.

Of course it is. Makes him look like an incompetent shit.