There's no way to know if prayer actually resulted in a positive outcome or not, but I guess it is comforting to pray and things end up working out.
Vol2tex posted...
There's no way to know if prayer actually resulted in a positive outcome or not, but I guess it is comforting to pray and things end up working out.
But wouldn't things end up working out without prayer?
Prayer these days is horribly, horribly misguided. Prayer in the ancient days was intended for us to be still and silent, to set time out in the day to be one with the silence of God. It was much the same way how Buddhist Monks meditate; it's a way of allowing the mind to let go, and to bring some inner peace and calmness.
Over time, prayer became this horribly selfish, egocentric event where we ask god to give us things, to bend reality to our own will. This is fucking stupid and any intellectually honest person knows that's a load of horseshit.
Vol2tex posted...
There's no way to know if prayer actually resulted in a positive outcome or not, but I guess it is comforting to pray and things end up working out.
But wouldn't things end up working out without prayer?
Prayer these days is horribly, horribly misguided. Prayer in the ancient days was intended for us to be still and silent, to set time out in the day to be one with the silence of God. It was much the same way how Buddhist Monks meditate; it's a way of allowing the mind to let go, and to bring some inner peace and calmness.
Over time, prayer became this horribly selfish, egocentric event where we ask god to give us things, to bend reality to our own will. This is fucking stupid and any intellectually honest person knows that's a load of horseshit.
DoctorPiranha3 posted...
Prayer these days is horribly, horribly misguided. Prayer in the ancient days was intended for us to be still and silent, to set time out in the day to be one with the silence of God. It was much the same way how Buddhist Monks meditate; it's a way of allowing the mind to let go, and to bring some inner peace and calmness.
Over time, prayer became this horribly selfish, egocentric event where we ask god to give us things, to bend reality to our own will. This is fucking stupid and any intellectually honest person knows that's a load of horseshit.
It's fantasy either way.
Vol2tex posted...
There's no way to know if prayer actually resulted in a positive outcome or not, but I guess it is comforting to pray and things end up working out.
But wouldn't things end up working out without prayer?
DoctorPiranha3 posted...
Prayer these days is horribly, horribly misguided. Prayer in the ancient days was intended for us to be still and silent, to set time out in the day to be one with the silence of God. It was much the same way how Buddhist Monks meditate; it's a way of allowing the mind to let go, and to bring some inner peace and calmness.
Over time, prayer became this horribly selfish, egocentric event where we ask god to give us things, to bend reality to our own will. This is fucking stupid and any intellectually honest person knows that's a load of horseshit.
It's fantasy either way.
Gunvalkyrie2 posted...
Vol2tex posted...
There's no way to know if prayer actually resulted in a positive outcome or not, but I guess it is comforting to pray and things end up working out.
But wouldn't things end up working out without prayer?
How do you know?
Gunvalkyrie2 posted...
DoctorPiranha3 posted...
Prayer these days is horribly, horribly misguided. Prayer in the ancient days was intended for us to be still and silent, to set time out in the day to be one with the silence of God. It was much the same way how Buddhist Monks meditate; it's a way of allowing the mind to let go, and to bring some inner peace and calmness.
Over time, prayer became this horribly selfish, egocentric event where we ask god to give us things, to bend reality to our own will. This is fucking stupid and any intellectually honest person knows that's a load of horseshit.
It's fantasy either way.
Ah, so this really is just an edgy atheist bait thread. Should have known. Not sure what you get out of making topics like this if you don't care about what anyone has to say.
There's no way to know if prayer actually resulted in a positive outcome or not
Reality
Gunvalkyrie2 posted...
Reality
You trolling is a reality indeed it seems. I'll just tag and move on for now.
It can actually make things worse. People can just say "I'll pray for you" and walk away with a good conscience from someone who actually needs their help.
When someone posts something on FB Like "im going through a tough time!"...most of the comments will be "YOU'RE IN MY PRAYERS!" and on the surface that makes the person feel better....but there are people who post stuff like that, pray, and think that's all that needs to be done...if your friend needs help let them know you're praying for them, prayer for strength if you need it....but do something....help them....