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j08 Sat 30-Mar-13 09:31:22

be kind enough to tell me if you believe in the power of prayer. I know this is a very personal field, but it would be lovely if you could just post Yes or No. People who have never posted anything before are doubly welcome. smile

Nobody would come back to bite you whichever way you posted. They won't dare. (my bite can be worse than any others)

I guess, being Easter this is primarily aimed at Christians, but any God is fine with me. smile

Happy Easter to you, whether you believe or not. x

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noodles Sat 30-Mar-13 19:07:27

No.

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Bags Sat 30-Mar-13 18:31:20

No.

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Ana Sat 30-Mar-13 17:29:32

I agree, Jane - I was thinking more on the lines of 'Please don't let such and such happen', when one has no control over the situation. Of course prayer or meditation could help in accepting the outcome, whatever it may be.

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janeainsworth Sat 30-Mar-13 17:14:33

Yes, but you have to be careful what you ask for.
Ana I think outcomes can be changed, if through prayer or meditation your perception of a situation is altered, and this changes the way you act.

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celebgran Sat 30-Mar-13 15:50:45

Goose I quite agree positive thought can be very powerful!

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Ana Sat 30-Mar-13 15:40:10

I think prayer can provide great solace for those who pray, and those they pray for, so in that respect it is powerful. I don't believe prayer can alter the outcome of a specific situation, though.

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kittylester Sat 30-Mar-13 15:35:32

That's me too Galen

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Galen Sat 30-Mar-13 14:14:57

Used to. Not sure now?

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Ella46 Sat 30-Mar-13 13:26:38

Yes, because I don't profess to know everything, and I live in hope.

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Gagagran Sat 30-Mar-13 13:16:36

Yes. Not sure who hears it though - if anyone! flowers

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Grandmanorm Sat 30-Mar-13 13:01:21

Yes, especially if friends ask to to. I don't know if I believe or not, but am happy to pray if asked. On occasion I do pray for my family.
I think it is a comfort for folk who believe, and maybe for those, like me, who aren't sure.

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Bez Sat 30-Mar-13 12:36:28

Yes

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soop Sat 30-Mar-13 12:16:06

No! Spring flowers for jings

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Goose Sat 30-Mar-13 12:03:18

No...not to any 'God' but I believe in the power of positive thought to change things within myself

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Mishap Sat 30-Mar-13 12:02:35

No - as I do not believe there is anyone listening
Yes - I do believe that others praying for you is psychologically uplifiting -and that is powerful.

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MiceElf Sat 30-Mar-13 11:54:52

Yes. But not for an effect.

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Greatnan Sat 30-Mar-13 11:28:06

No. But I believe there may be a placebo effect for people who do believe in it.

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sunseeker Sat 30-Mar-13 11:23:28

Yes

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PRINTMISS Sat 30-Mar-13 10:42:09

Yes - a prayer ever night in thanks for what we have, makes me feel better, somehow.

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vampirequeen Sat 30-Mar-13 10:36:49

If you count arguing with him and telling him what I think then yes.

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ninathenana Sat 30-Mar-13 10:32:04

Yes I pray but only in times of need

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nightowl Sat 30-Mar-13 10:15:51

Yes is the simple answer though I could elaborate.

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dustyangel Sat 30-Mar-13 10:15:14

Yes, Happy Easter everyone.

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Hunt Sat 30-Mar-13 10:07:11

yes

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j08 Sat 30-Mar-13 10:00:42

I simply mean do you believe in doing some praying. Anytime. Any given circumstances.

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