I'm inclined to think that they are.
Recently, a group of Harvard University cardiologists conducted a ten year research project of 1803 heart patients and the found solid evidence that undermined the effectiveness of prayer. Their conclusion was simply that prayer didn't work. A New York Times news article of the of the study included statements like. "...patients who knew they were being prayed for had a higher rate of post-operative complications..." and, "Prayers offered by strangers had no effect on the recovery of people who were undergoing heart surgery..."
Of the millions who pray, will the weakest of believers in the power of prayer, and perhaps millions of them, be persuaded under the pressure of scientifically derived conclusions based on carefully collected data? Won't this cause more than s few people to question their faith in prayer?
Your comments and opinions are welcome, thanks.
2007-06-24
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