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Originally Posted by Xaccers
I complain.
Think about if prayer actually does help because it makes a diety intercede.
Think about why, and think about what the outcome would have to be if no prayer was said, ie no help given. Not a pleasant thought.
It makes me feel very uncomfortable.
Apart from that, it's the Drop-dead-fred to the rescue situation.
If I'm in such a situation where someone feels the need to pray for me, then I'd rather they got off their backside and actually helped as I would for them rather than leaving it up to their imaginary friend.
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I think you're reading too deeply into simple sentiments. For example say you had Cancer. I couldn't cure it, Im not a doctor. I believe God could cure it, so I pray to him to ease your pain or to cure it. Its the best I can do in this situation. Wouldn't that make you feel better that someone who cant really do nothing about it is actually taking some time out to say a prayer for your wellbeing.
Now whether you're cured of cancer or not, thats my issue with God (if i want to question it that is), so at the end of teh day the result is pretty irrelevant to you. If you are cured I won't be saying to you its because God did it, but I would be thankful to God for curing you. The relatioonship between me and God is not relevant to you.
I think that makes sense, can you see what Im trying to say?