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	Praying For Opponents Misfortune

debbyski

8-25-2007 5:50 AM

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debbyski says:

Prayer is a place where pride is abandoned, hope is lifted, and humility is adopted. This is not prayer.

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8-25-2007 10:38 AM

michellezm

Indeed, and so well said, debbyski

8-25-2007 4:10 PM

cptenaud

More like Voodoo doll worship. Small minds can be
fooled easily.

8-26-2007 3:23 AM

pokkets

If you can't beat 'em, ask god to do it for you.
The only thing I could think, is that they will get what they want, but it will only reflect on them. Their 'enemies', will be oblivious, and those who prayed will always have to live with themselves, with an attitude that is bitter, and divisive.

8-26-2007 5:54 AM

papaziar

You would like a short piece by Mark Twain entitled: The War Prayer.

You can find it by doing a search.

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