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I have always found the idea a little hard to swallow that God is so democratic
that He waits to tally the prayer/votes before He decides on the wisdom of a
course of action.When I pray, I pray for the wisdom and serenity to accept what
God has already in infinite and eternal wisdom chosen. Sometimes I whine though
too, like Tevye. "If I were a wealthy man..."
Gary
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From: Tim Nolan <tnola...@yahoo.com>
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Sent: Fri, Feb 21, 2014 3:19 am
Subject: Re: Myth or fact?
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>There seems to be a pervasive belief amongst Baha'is that if a lot of Baha'is
>pray in unison for something
This notion is not pervasive in my experience. I have not heard of this
praying "in unison"; it's not something that is discussed or done in my area.
Why do you think this is pervasive?
> Is God so legalistic that He would be less inclined to answer sincere prayers
> ....
I always start from the premise that God is not stupid. :-) Of course He
will hear and answer
sincere prayers.
Tim
"The only mortal sin is giving up."
--Stephen King
From: David Regal <david.re...@yahoo.com>
To: Baha'i Studies <bahai-st@list.jccc.edu>
Sent: Thursday, February 20, 2014 11:19 PM
Subject: Myth or fact?
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There seems to be a pervasive belief amongst Baha'is that if a lot of Baha'is
pray in unison for something (from wherever they are at the time) the effect is
far more powerful than if they pray at different times. Is there any
foundation for this in the Writings, though? Because if there isn't it sure
looks to me to be myth. Is God so legalistic that He would be less inclined to
answer sincere prayers just because they aren't all said at the same time?
David
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