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Mike Nelson

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18. Thinking good thoughts...

Reply to cbayer (Reply #15)

Fri Jun 14, 2013, 05:03 PM

Jun 2013

...sending prayers, well-wishes, light, vibrations, whatever... it can't hurt.
It's nice to know someone is concerned & wishes you well.

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What is prayer? [View all] durbin Jun 2013 OP

While you say you don't have answers, what are your thoughts about these questions? cbayer Jun 2013 #1

No who hasn't thought about prayer in the USA? We all have heard about it or done it. durbin Jun 2013 #2

Wait, I'm confused. Aren't you the fellow who just wrote a long post cbayer Jun 2013 #3

No, surprisingly, we never discussed the act(s) of prayer, I respected their durbin Jun 2013 #5

If asked sincerely, I don't think religious people would have any problem discussing cbayer Jun 2013 #10

Assuming prayer is communication, the best analogy is how we communicate with each other. rug Jun 2013 #4

Thanks, will study. durbin Jun 2013 #6

There's a lot to be said about prayer that isn't a true/false answer. rug Jun 2013 #9

There's a remarkable amount of prayer available for your computer, but almost all Buddhist. dimbear Jun 2013 #7

Buddhist prayer centers, I lived next door to one for a summer durbin Jun 2013 #8

As this thread seems to offend people who pray, I will durbin Jun 2013 #11

Offends people that pray? Where do you get that idea? cbayer Jun 2013 #14

Most posts like this are not really questions, but attempts to draw people in and then mock them. goldent Jun 2013 #29

I was just thinking about... Mike Nelson Jun 2013 #12

I thought it was an interesting discussion... Mike Nelson Jun 2013 #13

Agreed, I thought that the concept of prayer was very worthy of durbin Jun 2013 #16

My thought is that you... Mike Nelson Jun 2013 #21

I wanted a red bike and got one at 10 years old. durbin Jun 2013 #24

People on DU often ask for "good vibes" and sometimes ask for prayers. cbayer Jun 2013 #15

Thinking good thoughts... Mike Nelson Jun 2013 #18

Agree, I don't care much what people call it and I don't think it is always asking cbayer Jun 2013 #20

Agree - nt Mike Nelson Jun 2013 #22

Is that what prayer is? Is that all prayer is? durbin Jun 2013 #23

Ancient New-Age, Self-Help Meditation NoOneMan Jun 2013 #17

Can you be more specific, or give links? durbin Jun 2013 #19

Self-affirmation, self-reassurance, etc NoOneMan Jun 2013 #27

my wish list given to a magic sky guy. rurallib Jun 2013 #25

liturgical christians have a tradition of both meditation and prayer. nt xchrom Jun 2013 #26

Templeton foundation Study of the Therapeutic Effects of Intercessory Prayer. Warren Stupidity Jun 2013 #28

Prayer is the act of turning toward God kwassa Jun 2013 #30

Just for clarification, it's different from a spell, incantation, or cantrip because it's directed dimbear Jun 2013 #31

What is a "cantrip"? durbin Jun 2013 #32

A cantrip usually means a witch's spell, but it can be any sort of small magic. dimbear Jun 2013 #33

In Britain, it's usually a deceptive move; a sham. rug Jun 2013 #34

Ya think? cbayer Jun 2013 #35

Yup. rug Jun 2013 #36