Do religious people actually believe that prayer affects anything?

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I often wonder if religious people actually believe that prayer affects anything or it is simply the last hope of impotent humans when faced with impossibly difficult situations that are simply too much for them.

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I often wonder if religious people actually believe that prayer affects anything or it is simply the last hope of impotent humans when faced with impossibly difficult situations that are simply too much for them.

Im not religious but i pray every day..not to ask for things, just to give thanks...and if i ask for anything its rarely for me.

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Im not religious but i pray every day..not to ask for things, just to give thanks...and if i ask for anything its rarely for me.

To give thanks to what power?

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I often wonder if religious people actually believe that prayer affects anything or it is simply the last hope of impotent humans when faced with impossibly difficult situations that are simply too much for them.

bro this isnt the place for your ramblings, this board is for prayer request go start another pointless thread and leave this thread for its original purpose. Unless you want us to pray for you?

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bro this isnt the place for your ramblings, this board is for prayer request go start another pointless thread and leave this thread for its original purpose. Unless you want us to pray for you?

'Bro', I am investigating the nature of prayer. Rambling generally belongs in the theistic camp anyway.

[tonymctones]

'Bro', I am investigating the nature of prayer. Rambling generally belongs in the theistic camp anyway.

well thats all good if you want to investigate start a new thread dont hijack one devoted to PRAYER REQUESTS
like i said unless you want us to pray for you

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To give thanks to what power?

Jesus and Mary...is that ok with you? you need jesus in your life, you dont seem content or happy.

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Jesus and Mary...is that ok with you? you need jesus in your life, you dont seem content or happy.

I'll take a few million euros instead thank you.