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Do you (still) pray to God?
by Marcel 25 Replies latest watchtower beliefs
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Qcmbr
Yes but I feel a need to do it more - like writing letters to family.
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Merry Magdalene
Welcome, Marcel!
Yes, I still pray.
Best wishes on your unfolding journey of discovery.
~Merry
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Gregor
This athiests view of "prayer"* is that it can be a very effective way to clear ones mind, unburden ones self of irrational guilt, recognize & reinforce ones true priorities, acknowledge the importance of love and forgiveness for oneself and others, and the list goes on. I don't use the term "prayer" because of its religious overtone. I prefer to call it *"positive self-talk".
The believers view of prayer includes all of the above positive benefits but, IMHO, also includes an element of expectations that a higher power (God) will take a hands on part in a persons life. This where I must take leave of our common ground of belief that "prayer" is a good thing.
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PEC
I have no invisible friends, no need to pray.
Philip
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mouthy
I have no invisible friends, Oh so you didnt see Jesus come invisibly in 1914 either ( that is why they kicked me out )
But I hope you see HIM when HE really DOES come " Every eye WILL see him" -
acadian
Yep.
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Lady Liberty
Dear Marcel,
WELCOME to the forum!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I ABSOLUTELY DO still pray. I still believe in Jehovah and his son Jesus. We hope you stick around!!!!
Sincerely,
Lady Liberty
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Quentin
Welcome Marcel...you'll find various views here...hope you stick around to read/participate.
My view of prayer is similar to James Thomas'...