The Power of Prayer in Healing
A stern yearn for God’s power to be known presses me, as I bid on right words to express my heart… Recently, I read an article that stirred my hatred for narrow-minded deception. http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article1072638.ece The author, perhaps blinded by bias and partiality, declared prayer to have a neutral effect on the sick. Though he refrained from a bigoted attack, his approached carried a lifelessness that managed a potent sting. The study at the center of discussion carried a $2.4 million price tag and involved a staged experiment exploring connections between theology and science. Three congregations participated: St. Paul’s Monastery in St. Paul, Silent Unity in Kansas City, and the Community of Teresian Carmelites in Worcester, Massachusetts. Now, trust me, folks. I understand the wisdom in steering clear of selective venting. I dare not challenge the quality of spiritual fervor in these Christian hubs, though I won’t deny my internal...