ayeshahaqqiqa
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Mon Dec-18-06 07:11 PM
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Please look here: http://answers.google.com/answers/threadview?id=72734 Not all double blind studies have shown a clinical effect, but some have. The citation above includes links to many different studies, going both ways. I'd say that the study of whether there is a link between prayer and healing has not come to a definative conclusion about the matter. |
| -"Our prayers are with you" - does that set your teeth on edge? |
antifaschits |
Dec-18-06 04:06 PM |
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I say "Thanks, but I'm still gonna think of a plan." nt |
Drum |
Dec-18-06 04:07 PM |
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heh... |
Az |
Dec-18-06 04:10 PM |
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OK that's pretty funny. |
Richardo |
Dec-18-06 04:12 PM |
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Same thing as saying I'm sending good vibes or strength |
nini |
Dec-18-06 04:09 PM |
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I am compelled to agree. After all, |
HypnoToad |
Dec-18-06 04:11 PM |
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Hmmm. I wonder if there is a sex-based difference between |
antifaschits |
Dec-18-06 04:15 PM |
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Sure you'd think that way, being a dude and all |
Orrex |
Dec-18-06 04:20 PM |
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well, this broad thinks you can do both |
nini |
Dec-18-06 04:25 PM |
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have you noticed differences in your |
antifaschits |
Dec-18-06 04:30 PM |
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Me? no... I'm a hardass and act the same around all kinds of folks. |
nini |
Dec-18-06 04:34 PM |
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Yes, that is the source of many fights. |
Pirate Smile |
Dec-18-06 04:29 PM |
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that was my thought |
ulysses |
Dec-19-06 10:15 AM |
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I really dislike it |
Orrex |
Dec-18-06 04:10 PM |
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If the person knows you're an atheist I agree with you |
nini |
Dec-18-06 04:14 PM |
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Another way of saying: "Don't expect me to help" |
jgraz |
Dec-18-06 04:10 PM |
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exactly... |
stillcool47 |
Dec-18-06 04:31 PM |
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Some subscribe to "God helps those who help themselves" |
Richardo |
Dec-18-06 04:11 PM |
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Actually, |
texastoast |
Dec-18-06 04:15 PM |
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I think that it predates Ben |
Orrex |
Dec-18-06 04:19 PM |
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Ooopsie |
texastoast |
Dec-18-06 04:30 PM |
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Your point being? |
Richardo |
Dec-18-06 04:19 PM |
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Not a very big one |
texastoast |
Dec-18-06 04:32 PM |
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In a statistical sense, it's hard to argue that prayer does no harm |
jgraz |
Dec-18-06 04:39 PM |
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It depends on the person, of course... |
Richardo |
Dec-18-06 04:43 PM |
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That's why I said 'statistically' |
jgraz |
Dec-18-06 04:47 PM |
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It's kind of like |
texastoast |
Dec-19-06 04:23 PM |
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They are just expressing sympathy.. in their own way. Take the sympathy. |
applegrove |
Dec-18-06 04:13 PM |
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delete -- replied in the wrong place. |
Orrex |
Dec-18-06 04:16 PM |
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Often however, the words come out with very little meaning behind them |
EvolveOrConvolve |
Dec-19-06 11:26 AM |
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You call it prayer |
texastoast |
Dec-18-06 04:14 PM |
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The science is certainly against you on this one |
jgraz |
Dec-18-06 04:41 PM |
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Abraded corneas |
texastoast |
Dec-18-06 05:09 PM |
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Yes, you know - that your corneas healed. |
Zhade |
Dec-18-06 06:41 PM |
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It is often said |
texastoast |
Dec-19-06 03:44 PM |
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Interesting |
ayeshahaqqiqa |
Dec-18-06 06:33 PM |
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I beg to differ |
ayeshahaqqiqa |
Dec-18-06 07:11 PM |
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Tell you what -- you give me $10,000 and pray that I give it back :) |
jgraz |
Dec-18-06 07:32 PM |
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Why don't you find links? |
ayeshahaqqiqa |
Dec-18-06 07:52 PM |
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Because I'm absolutely uninterested in clinical trials on prayer |
jgraz |
Dec-18-06 08:04 PM |
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Jgraz puts it bluntly... |
Realityhack |
Dec-29-06 06:59 AM |
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Umm... |
Realityhack |
Dec-29-06 06:56 AM |
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I like your thoughts! |
ayeshahaqqiqa |
Dec-18-06 06:32 PM |
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You can pray for me anytime |
texastoast |
Dec-19-06 04:28 PM |
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I really agree with you here |
Truth Hurts A Lot |
Dec-19-06 10:42 PM |
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I don't think anyone's ever said that to me. |
Lautremont |
Dec-18-06 04:15 PM |
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"prayboys" -- snrk |
jgraz |
Dec-18-06 04:42 PM |
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When some one says they are praying for you, |
Kare |
Dec-18-06 04:15 PM |
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Like when sportsmen thank God for their victory |
TRYPHO |
Dec-18-06 04:20 PM |
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try praying to the screen to edit itself. |
antifaschits |
Dec-18-06 04:24 PM |
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I had a prayer challenge on the net that ran for about 2-3 years |
Az |
Dec-18-06 04:28 PM |
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neat. What a surprise result, eh? |
antifaschits |
Dec-18-06 04:32 PM |
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How do you know God didn't move it when you weren't looking? |
jgraz |
Dec-18-06 05:04 PM |
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True enough |
Az |
Dec-18-06 05:09 PM |
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The Silly Bugger theory does explain a lot |
jgraz |
Dec-18-06 05:13 PM |
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What if I made a mistake on purpoose? |
TRYPHO |
Dec-18-06 04:40 PM |
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whygodhatesbadtypists.com |
jgraz |
Dec-18-06 04:43 PM |
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Oy vey! |
William769 |
Dec-18-06 04:28 PM |
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I'm afraid to ask what you think about |
tularetom |
Dec-18-06 04:45 PM |
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thanks. i will check it out. |
antifaschits |
Dec-18-06 04:49 PM |
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oh my gawd. |
antifaschits |
Dec-18-06 05:57 PM |
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Ain't it hilarious? |
tularetom |
Dec-18-06 06:03 PM |
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Considering studies show prayer does nothing (or, in some cases, makes things worse)... |
Zhade |
Dec-18-06 04:58 PM |
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Some citations you may find interesting |
ayeshahaqqiqa |
Dec-18-06 07:01 PM |
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Yeah...not really convincing. |
Zhade |
Dec-18-06 08:24 PM |
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check out my other link |
ayeshahaqqiqa |
Dec-18-06 08:37 PM |
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Er, what does "for a viewpoint that is more atheist/believer" mean? |
Zhade |
Dec-18-06 08:41 PM |
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there are viewpoints |
ayeshahaqqiqa |
Dec-18-06 08:47 PM |
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The problem right now is that |
ayeshahaqqiqa |
Dec-18-06 07:08 PM |
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I get very offended |
gaspee |
Dec-18-06 05:07 PM |
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You have my fervent hope that your brother recovers and all goes well. |
Zhade |
Dec-18-06 06:46 PM |
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I second that e-motion. |
antifaschits |
Dec-18-06 08:10 PM |
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Sounds like you've been under a lot of stress |
ayeshahaqqiqa |
Dec-18-06 06:51 PM |
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I don't care for it when it comes from talking heads |
Crunchy Frog |
Dec-18-06 05:35 PM |
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Bravo! |
ayeshahaqqiqa |
Dec-18-06 06:38 PM |
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There is an implication |
rollopollo |
Dec-18-06 06:13 PM |
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Part of the problem here |
Az |
Dec-18-06 06:16 PM |
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Or it may be the impetus to actually do something |
ayeshahaqqiqa |
Dec-18-06 06:46 PM |
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Agreed |
Az |
Dec-18-06 06:56 PM |
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one can't always do something particularly helpful. |
ulysses |
Dec-19-06 10:17 AM |
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Right |
Lydia Leftcoast |
Dec-19-06 11:57 AM |
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I used to spend a lot of time chatting online |
ulysses |
Dec-19-06 06:43 PM |
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Welcome to DU! |
ayeshahaqqiqa |
Dec-18-06 06:43 PM |
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meditation can and does work. To the extent |
antifaschits |
Dec-18-06 06:56 PM |
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Thanks |
rollopollo |
Dec-18-06 07:06 PM |
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There is an art to it |
Az |
Dec-18-06 07:11 PM |
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So prayer helps the pray-er's mental state? |
jgraz |
Dec-18-06 07:43 PM |
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I believe you are making a generalization here |
ayeshahaqqiqa |
Dec-18-06 07:54 PM |
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Are you telling me that there are Churches who don't fund any kind of worship whatsoever? |
jgraz |
Dec-18-06 07:59 PM |
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Mental State |
rollopollo |
Dec-19-06 03:58 AM |
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Your anti religious feelings aside, you can't expect |
bryant69 |
Dec-18-06 07:11 PM |
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true. a bit like arguing that the earth is round to the |
antifaschits |
Dec-18-06 07:27 PM |
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You say "antireligious" like it's some kind of insult |
jgraz |
Dec-18-06 07:52 PM |
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I don't see it as a positive thing |
bryant69 |
Dec-19-06 07:11 AM |
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modern America has more in common w. the Dark Ages now more than ever. |
antifaschits |
Dec-21-06 12:57 PM |
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I don't buy any of that.. |
Elrond Hubbard |
Dec-18-06 07:30 PM |
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Take it in the spirit in which it is intended |
Lydia Leftcoast |
Dec-18-06 09:48 PM |
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I was taught that |
MrWiggles |
Dec-19-06 12:18 PM |
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That was just beautiful |
texastoast |
Dec-19-06 04:36 PM |
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Even though I am atheist .... |
Trajan |
Dec-18-06 10:57 PM |
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No |
Perragrande |
Dec-20-06 12:43 AM |
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When I was back there in seminary school |
catbert836 |
Dec-25-06 10:19 PM |
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quite often, yes |
WoodrowFan |
Dec-27-06 01:53 PM |
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I write Santa and ask for a solution for you! |
TransitJohn |
Dec-28-06 03:42 AM |
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greatly depends on the speaker's sincerity. |
Lerkfish |
Jan-02-07 02:16 PM |
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i don't argue with them |
Perragrande |
Jan-02-07 10:29 PM |
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