The Eternal Wall Of Answered Prayer

[naomi24]

This huge structure being constructed in Birmingham is due to open in 2023. A survey carried out by the group responsible found that one third of people believe that prayer helps their mental well-being. What do you think?

https://www.eternalwall.org.uk/about-us


Something to get your teeth into, nailit. ;o

[Khandro]

Prayer is something you have to DO, you can't sit back & analyse it.

In a religion other than Christianity, a (real) Tibetan Geshe Lama, (R.I.P.) said to me about prayer, & in fact religion in general; If a doctor gives you a prescription for medicine, it's no use endlessly sitting reading either the prescription or what is written on the bottle, - you have to take the medicine if you want it to take effect.

[naomi24]

Bearing in mind that the second biggest religion in the world has no intention of conceding an inch in its quest for expansion, I’m not so sure it’s not a good idea. If push came to shove I know which ideology I’d rather live with.

[naomi24]

Sorry, my post above was I response to this:

//I think that the wall project is a big publicity move to promote christianity - not a good idea, I think, in a world which is full of conflicting beliefs and religious rivalry.//

[Mozz71]

Atheist @12:27. I disagree. I think it's just somewhere where people may find some comfort and solace in these difficult times. Like it or not, this is a mostly Christian nation.

[mibn2cweus]

I tend towards agreement with Atheist regarding, 'The Infernal Wall of Unanswered Prayer'. Irrational beliefs and behaviors are not without consequences not only to practicing individuals but to society at large. I see nothing to be gained through the divisive presumption that one is worshipping the right god, of the existence of a god in general or in erecting a loopy monument to the glorification of ignorance. Nevertheless, if it's their money they've earned the right to throw it away on this monstrosity of technological perversion or Elvis records if that's what they choose to do. Rationality is a choice as is how one chooses to express their humanity or lack thereof. The choice to point and laugh or weep in silence have proven to me to be equally unproductive. Reality is sometimes a bitter pill to swallow. I choose to see it for what it is even if it is I alone who sees it as it is.

[Khandro]

//I choose to see it for what it is even if it is I alone who sees it as it is.//

Let us hope so.

[davebro]

Religionists (of all faiths) should take a long walk off a short pier. Damn savages!

[Mamyalynne]

How very kind of you Dave, do you say that to everyone you meet in a day?

[davebro]

I rarely meet any true believers these days. Christianity is dying out in the UK & other religions are only fuelled by incomers.

[Mamyalynne]

They may not tell you of their beliefs as they serve you in shops etc, good job really or you'd have them off the pier ;-)

[Mozz71]

I can't tell if Dave is being ironic or moronic @15:43.

[Atheist]

Mozz; I think Dave is simply being more or less sensible.

[Mamyalynne]

I can't swim though, what has he damned me to?

[Khandro]

// I think Dave is simply being more or less sensible//
What can one say to that?

Dave casts a pretty wide net of 'savages'. Where to begin ? .... H.M. The Queen, Bob Dylan, Cristiano Ronaldo (the clue is in the name)..... shall I go on?

[davebro]

Being Head of the CofE I think Her Maj is pretty well tied on whatever she believes (or not).

[Mamyalynne]

Ah, Blue Blood gets you a 'Get off the pier' card, very selective Dave.

[Mozz71]

Are you waving or drowning Mamya?

[Mozz71]

Atheist: //I think Dave is simply being more or less sensible//

That wasn't one of my options.

[Mamyalynne]

I'm sat on the Queen's lap just in case - we both have water wings on in case the rules change.

[Mozz71]

Good thinking Mamya. It's a little known fact that HRH floats. She's surprisingly buoyant.