2007-04-10 07:31:12 · 16 answers · asked by AKA FrogButt 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Praying is a mental process that involves circulation and outflow of energy. This is verifiably the same process as meditation, chanting etc. The 'prayer' can often be shown to have positive influences in a recipient, if the recipient is opened to the mental energy flow. No deity is required for 'prayer' to work - it's people powered.
It's not mystical. Anyone with an EEG can measure it.
Wishing is just a thought.
2007-04-10 07:36:19 · answer #1 · answered by Dharma Nature 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wishing means you would really like it, but do not expect it. Praying means you have more than a wish to go on, you have hope and a promise.
Wishing is usually to yourself,praying is having a converstion with the Creator one on one.
Hope that helps ~A~
2007-04-10 07:41:01 · answer #2 · answered by momsapplepeye 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Praying shows a humble dependence on God, wishing is not humble nor is it prayer, but more related to superstition.
2007-04-10 07:36:01 · answer #3 · answered by Sentinel 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Wishing is just putting it out there, praying is directing it somewhere.
2007-04-10 07:36:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
it's a little like the difference between a well-behaved vs a spoiled child. ...on the other hand, it might also be like the difference between a shrewd vs an honest person. Hum.
2007-04-10 07:35:09 · answer #5 · answered by Trillian, Moon Daisy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Prayer is directed at a deity while wishing is just general want.
2007-04-10 07:38:27 · answer #6 · answered by Subconsciousless 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hmmmm....
Well A prayer it like when to talk to God and ask Him for something. And a wish it where you just want and hope that you will get what~ever you want!!
2007-04-10 07:35:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
One is religious the other is not. That is the only intrinsic difference between the two!
2007-04-10 07:35:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wishing isn't statistically proven to have a negative effect on your health.
2007-04-10 07:35:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you pray, God hears you.
Wishing is just that........wishing (empty....with no hope of an answer)
2007-04-10 07:34:12 · answer #10 · answered by primoa1970 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋