Throughout the studies on intercessory prayer, I have been seeing the
study population as a mere microcosm for what the studies might really be
studying. Taking "healing" (and all measurements like length of hospital
stay and mortality) to be metaphorical for the process each person goes
through to live a more fulfilling life, these studies, however indicative
their statistical results, may come bear on the role of prayer for our
planet and humanity.
Rapid Response:
The Hospital Called Earth
Throughout the studies on intercessory prayer, I have been seeing the
study population as a mere microcosm for what the studies might really be
studying. Taking "healing" (and all measurements like length of hospital
stay and mortality) to be metaphorical for the process each person goes
through to live a more fulfilling life, these studies, however indicative
their statistical results, may come bear on the role of prayer for our
planet and humanity.
I received some inspiration for this comment from
www.peaceeveryday.org
Sincerely,
Michael
Competing interests:
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Competing interests: No competing interests