Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search
I wonder if any of the prayer circle lapfog_1 Jan 2024 #1
You gotta wonder if any of them would slightlv Jan 2024 #35
prayer is like this... Shakespeare called it. lapfog_1 Jan 2024 #37
no prayer circles have ever beaten death in the long run. rurallib Jan 2024 #2
No prayer circle has ever accomplished anything PJMcK Jan 2024 #5
For a person of faith, having people pray for you helps lessen stress. TigressDem Jan 2024 #36
Thanks! Militant athiests are as arrogant as any Christian nationalist - and I'm not even a big god guy. johnnyplankton Jan 2024 #55
Most atheists I have met aren't militant about it and logic is something they respect. TigressDem Jan 2024 #81
Thank you. stage left Jan 2024 #63
Well said. TigressDem Jan 2024 #82
That's a reasonable point PJMcK Jan 2024 #69
I'm often of two minds myself. TigressDem Jan 2024 #83
I'm really sorry you have to put up with being teased. Trueblue Texan Feb 2024 #96
Actually some studies clearly show that religious Farmer-Rick Jan 2024 #87
You did not read my full response to OP - IF the prayer allows a person to let go of stress, it helps. TigressDem Jan 2024 #89
Having people pray for some adds more stress. Farmer-Rick Jan 2024 #91
"Positive therapeutic benefits of intercessory prayer in a cardiac care unit" TheRickles Jan 2024 #51
Well, I've heard (and read) the exact opposite... robbob Jan 2024 #62
Yes, you're right - that's how science proceeds. TheRickles Jan 2024 #65
Sugar pills k55f5r Jan 2024 #66
In these prayer studies, people don't know which group they're in - the prayed-for group, or the control group. TheRickles Jan 2024 #68
Exactly prayers can be stressful for some Farmer-Rick Jan 2024 #88
Nothing works in all cases. TigressDem Jan 2024 #84
Witch doctors also got positive results. (in their patients that did not die) Chainfire Jan 2024 #79
But why pray to be saved from death when it's supposed to bring eternal glory? Trueblue Texan Feb 2024 #95
I was in a bereavment support group 12 years ago after my wife died. Girard442 Jan 2024 #3
Yes, I certainly sympathize with their loss, but Croney Jan 2024 #4
I've seen it over and over with COVIDiots. If they make it, it was God and the prayers. No thanks to the brewens Jan 2024 #77
Excellent observation about grief (n/t) PJMcK Jan 2024 #6
Me to. After my wife died, I also found solace and compassion in a bereavement group. And yes, being with others... machoneman Jan 2024 #50
One thing that sucks about being human is losing loved ones. Hurts no matter what. TigressDem Jan 2024 #86
In my area, all the bereavement groups were all Christian Farmer-Rick Jan 2024 #90
I Guess They Didn't Pray Hard Enough Deep State Witch Jan 2024 #7
My Talibangelical mother had a grand mal seizure and her doctor told her she couldn't OMGWTF Jan 2024 #61
Glad your brother put you mom's & the public's safety ahead of being polite & going along with myths Attilatheblond Jan 2024 #64
God answers all prayers. cloudbase Jan 2024 #8
Maybe God just answers "Who IS this?" FailureToCommunicate Jan 2024 #15
We're sorry. The number you have dialed was never and is not today, in service. jaxexpat Jan 2024 #18
or the number showed up on God's cellphone as "suspected spam" DBoon Jan 2024 #26
New Angels Deep State Witch Jan 2024 #72
Sorry vercetti2021 Jan 2024 #9
I always ask who has the best batting average. Probatim Jan 2024 #10
Sorry to hear that she is gravely ill, however: TeamProg Jan 2024 #11
Martin Luther must be rolling in his grave over contemporary mega churches DBoon Jan 2024 #27
Hey you should add Aimee Semple McPherson NJCher Jan 2024 #76
You are not worthy of God's healing mercy. Many others are. (God's will) (Called you home) keithbvadu2 Jan 2024 #12
Practicing Episcopalian here bernieb Jan 2024 #13
Same here wryter2000 Jan 2024 #45
I can't explain it therefore god. Voltaire2 Jan 2024 #47
And yet during my time of watching not one human tradition or belief system has demonstrated that it can tap into that HelpImSurrounded Jan 2024 #53
It's there NJCher Jan 2024 #78
And... I've just gotten word that she has received her heavenly reward. Croney Jan 2024 #14
Which, if I understand the theology correctly, she would have gotten any way. progressoid Jan 2024 #28
Sorry to hear. James48 Jan 2024 #16
Praying, wishing, casting spells JoseBalow Jan 2024 #17
Depends what you ask for Ksout Jan 2024 #19
All I know is almost every pwb Jan 2024 #20
"jesus crist would you hurry up"? ret5hd Jan 2024 #40
No it was always pleasurable. pwb Jan 2024 #43
it seems important to you that we have this information. ret5hd Jan 2024 #71
Or maybe she has completed her mission on this planet judesedit Jan 2024 #21
No, there is no joy. Her family is devastated. Croney Jan 2024 #24
There will be joy with her soul family. I'm sure her family here will miss her judesedit Jan 2024 #73
And the Easter Bunny flies at midnight. Croney Jan 2024 #74
Lol judesedit Jan 2024 #75
Seriously? Voltaire2 Jan 2024 #48
Who do you think they're praying to? RedSpartan Jan 2024 #22
People who are in good health are terrified of death Warpy Jan 2024 #23
Yes I agree, it's a fine line. With my own mother, who died at 98, Croney Jan 2024 #25
I had an armed truce with my own RCC parents Warpy Jan 2024 #31
I am in good, make that excellent, health, and I am not terrified of death. PoindexterOglethorpe Jan 2024 #44
Would it be wrong to form a prayer circle to stop Putin's heart? Frasier Balzov Jan 2024 #29
It would be ineffective. Voltaire2 Jan 2024 #49
I think sometimes things just happen DBoon Jan 2024 #30
Adenocarcinoma is a broad term for Lifeafter70 Jan 2024 #32
She died this afternoon. I had never heard that she was ill. Croney Jan 2024 #33
My condolances Lifeafter70 Jan 2024 #38
I am sorry about your cousin. LoisB Jan 2024 #34
I hope she is feeling no pain Skittles Jan 2024 #39
She died this afternoon, so her pain is over which is good. Croney Jan 2024 #41
OH my. How are you doing? TigressDem Jan 2024 #85
May your family have peace. colorado_ufo Jan 2024 #42
I like omnipotent beings that get it right the first time. czarjak Jan 2024 #46
When gawd wads die it's gawd's grand design. LakeArenal Jan 2024 #52
You guys know that Martin Luther King Jr. was an American Baptist minister, right? johnnyplankton Jan 2024 #54
This is the Atheists and Agnostics forum so yes, we can absolutely disagree with Croney Jan 2024 #56
When my mother was within a week of her death, she asked me no_hypocrisy Jan 2024 #57
Brilliant. I will endeavour to remember that! . . . . .nt Bernardo de La Paz Jan 2024 #59
Perfect Farmer-Rick Jan 2024 #93
I usually defer to family wishes in these situations. NNadir Jan 2024 #58
"Healed in heaven" The Blue Flower Jan 2024 #60
So sorry for your loss. bernieb Jan 2024 #67
So very sorry for your loss. May you find peace and comfort in whatever niyad Jan 2024 #70
Holding your breath is NOT a good idea. Ferrets are Cool Jan 2024 #80
The Lord needs her home? LiberalFighter Jan 2024 #92
When I was working in home health, my head would nearly explode... Trueblue Texan Feb 2024 #94
That reminds me of this classic joke JoseBalow Feb 2024 #97
That's terrible! Trueblue Texan Feb 2024 #98
Latest Discussions»Alliance Forums»Atheists & Agnostics»My evangelical cousin is ...»Reply #72