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Post by voltage on Apr 16, 2007 15:16:49 GMT -5
Why do you answer a question with a question?
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Post by Paragon on Apr 17, 2007 12:45:08 GMT -5
That was an answer, not a question (there wasn't a question mark at the end).
The answer was, "Yes, if you define prayer a certain way."
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Post by ixthusdan on Apr 17, 2007 16:41:07 GMT -5
Prayer is talking to God. That is how Christians define it. Most people think that it is public spectacle or fancy speeches. But it is depicted as simple conversation.
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Post by Paragon on Apr 17, 2007 19:58:39 GMT -5
Prayer is talking to God. That is how Christians define it. Most people think that it is public spectacle or fancy speeches. But it is depicted as simple conversation. Thats not all "praying" means, but according to that definition, no, I do not pray. I do pray if you use these definitions:
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Post by ixthusdan on Apr 18, 2007 18:37:25 GMT -5
There are studies dealing with types of prayer. A common one I have seen is ACTS. Adoration Confession Thanksgiving Supplication
There is nothing wrong with such, but I think it makes things too ceremonial and not enough real. Incidentally, the word "prayer" is used exclusively for talking to God. While one can indeed use the word in other less meaningful ways, Christians would not. So what you call "pray" is not what a Christian calls "pray."
If I were to "pray" someone's forgiveness, and that someone id not God, I would use the word "entreaty" or "ask." "Pray" is a technical term.
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