The Counsel of Trent #1017 - Why Science Can NEVER Disprove Prayer
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Apr 7, 2025 Discover the intriguing relationship between faith and the experience of prayer, even in the absence of objective proof of God. Delve into the challenges of scientifically testing the efficacy of prayer, where flaws in research methods often overlook its spiritual essence. The conversation reveals that critiques claiming 'nothing fails like prayer' fall short of capturing the deeper nuances of belief and divine interaction.
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Impossible Control Group
- A true control group in prayer studies is impossible.
- People can always be prayed for by others, even if not part of the study's designated prayer group.
Omniscient Test Subject
- God's omniscience makes prayer studies unreliable.
- Knowing He's being tested might influence His response, unlike inanimate forces.
Celebrity Mail Analogy
- Imagine studying a celebrity's fan mail responses.
- Their knowledge of the study could alter their behavior, similar to God in prayer studies.