I've included the date in the clip to show that this is really a news story from this century! I love the ending of the clip where the good pastor calls forth Elijah's prayer for rain and asks why can't we do the same? Because we understand what causes rain? Just a thought.

Also of note is the governor's spokesman saying that "I think it always works, even if there's not the desired outcome," To the more erudite readers out there this of course is the "Flip a Coin" defense of prayer. No matter what the outcome - claim it worked. Anyone care for a case of snake oil with that?

To the superstitious, reason has less value than truth.

While you're at it, pray that oil doesn't hit $150 a barrel! Ha Ha Ha! And for a better government next election! Or maybe an end to war or poverty or hunger. Not funny.