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I get what you mean, but I think it's interesting to think about the seemingly simple question "do you believe in the power of prayer?" My reflex was just to s
by b6 10y ago
I get what you mean, but I think it's interesting to think about the seemingly simple question "do you believe in the power of prayer?"
My reflex was just to say no, because I don't think anyone hears you and offers help. On the other hand, I believe strongly in the power of thinking and visualization of goals, and isn't that a lot of what prayer is?
- sigi45 10y agoAs per definition "Prayer (from the Latin precari "to ask earnestly, beg, entreat")[1] is an invocation or act that seeks to activate a rapport with an object of worship through deliberate communication." i would say no. If you talk to yourself/think about your life, i would call it something like 'time for self reflection' or something but not prayer.
- blowski 10y agoWhat you're talking about is 'intercessionary prayer', which is one type of prayer recognised by Christian theologians. There are also 'affirmation prayers', 'prayers of confession', amongst others.
- derrickdirge 10y agoI figure prayer is essentially meditation. There are many distinctions to be made between them, but no difference that I can see.