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fescuerescue

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19. It's as effective as talking about things on an Internet Chat board

Sun Nov 5, 2017, 10:25 PM

Nov 2017

We talk all the time about impeaching Trump, (or Bush back in the day), we talk about banning guns, talk about who we think should be a candidate etc. Sometimes we make rules and agree to NOT talk about things, in hopes that not talking about things will have an affect too. Lots and lots of talk.

It's almost a form of prayer. Doesn't really have an impact on the outside world, but it sure makes us feel better.

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When was the last time a thought or a prayer stopped a bullet? [View all] NNadir Nov 2017 OP

without the prayers millions would have been killed. delisen Nov 2017 #1

It's your obligation to prove your statement. Show me god and I'll believe. You can't. lindysalsagal Nov 2017 #8

No one has an obligation to prove a statement of belief. delisen Nov 2017 #33

Belief is not fact, and so is irrelevant. lindysalsagal Nov 2017 #38

Of course belief is not fact, but it may be relevant. delisen Nov 2017 #45

Not to me. lindysalsagal Nov 2017 #48

One cannot prove a negative. Codeine Nov 2017 #13

No one has an obligation to prove a statement of belief. delisen Nov 2017 #34

"What, exactly, does it do?" 3catwoman3 Nov 2017 #2

### NurseJackie Nov 2017 #3

To be fair, though, it is just as effective as his "extreme vetting" - called for Ms. Toad Nov 2017 #4

*** NurseJackie Nov 2017 #5

It's Texas. At least one person in the church had to be carrying. rickford66 Nov 2017 #6

What kind of a country do we live in when you carry a gun CatMor Nov 2017 #26

Some people carry their handgun everywhere LeftInTX Nov 2017 #31

There are none more useless than those Codeine Nov 2017 #7

Damn. NurseJackie Nov 2017 #10

good point Angry Dragon Nov 2017 #14

I am not religious. cwydro Nov 2017 #42

!!! NurseJackie Nov 2017 #9

Only in the movies Angry Dragon Nov 2017 #11

That is because they were not true beleivers. doc03 Nov 2017 #12

If only they had let Jesus into their lives. nt Codeine Nov 2017 #15

I guarantee you almost all of the survivors in that church believe God saved them Snake Plissken Nov 2017 #16

Lots of truth in this statement. n/t Horse with no Name Nov 2017 #20

You will guarantee that, will you? cwydro Nov 2017 #43

Yes I not only guarantee it, I offer 100% of your money back if you're not satisfied Snake Plissken Nov 2017 #46

I'm an atheist, but I can see the benefit in prayer. Prayer is an expression of love. Politics and Doodley Nov 2017 #17

My point wasn't actually about prayer itself; to each his or her own: It was about the rote... NNadir Nov 2017 #18

I see. Yes, I agree. Prayer is no substitute for empathy and action. Doodley Nov 2017 #35

It's as effective as talking about things on an Internet Chat board fescuerescue Nov 2017 #19

I really don't find political discourse quite as ineffective as handing out preprinted cards... NNadir Nov 2017 #21

Of course it's different fescuerescue Nov 2017 #22

I don't buy what you say for a New York second. The written word, no matter what format, has... NNadir Nov 2017 #23

That's fine fescuerescue Nov 2017 #24

When was the last time a law stopped a bullet? madville Nov 2017 #25

From traveling or from being fired? NNadir Nov 2017 #30

Thoughts and prayers Mackey208 Nov 2017 #27

When people are getting gunned down IN CHURCH better Nov 2017 #28

Jules in Pulp Fiction maybe? Glamrock Nov 2017 #29

I wonder what Pat Robinson will say? LeftInTX Nov 2017 #32

It's more productive than bitching on the internet pintobean Nov 2017 #36

Im an atheist, and I agree. liquid diamond Nov 2017 #41

Thank you. cwydro Nov 2017 #44

This message was self-deleted by its author WinkyDink Nov 2017 #37

It helps many of the living. NCTraveler Nov 2017 #39

It is as effective as healing white light and positive vibes nt calendargirl Nov 2017 #40

Sometimes the hate on this forum rivals the most hateful forums on the web Alea Nov 2017 #47

I personally apologize to you if my anger comes across as hate but as an old... NNadir Nov 2017 #49