Let us not pray.

The article presents a letter made by a senior pastor of Wellesley Congregational Church in Massachusetts for his congregation about the efficacy of intercessory prayers. He highlights the findings of an extensive clinical study that concluded that prayers does not do an earthly good. He suggests se...

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Publicado en:Christian Century Vol. 123; no. 9; p. 9
Autor principal: Copenhaver, Martin B.
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Christian Century 5/2/2006
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Sumario:The article presents a letter made by a senior pastor of Wellesley Congregational Church in Massachusetts for his congregation about the efficacy of intercessory prayers. He highlights the findings of an extensive clinical study that concluded that prayers does not do an earthly good. He suggests several changes in the Lord's Prayer. He urges the members of his congregation to stop praying for others and just think about themselves.