I remember a study some time back in which prayer and religious faith was
compared with non-religious (scientific) treatments. Prayer and religious
affiliation was associated with slightly worse outcomes. I wish I had the ref.
And in research on shipwrecks and accidents, the presence of clergy was
associated with a higher probability of the plane crashing, train wrecking or
the ship sinking.
In article <3444f29e.0 at dnews.pacificnet.net> jana at pacificnet.net writes:
>From: jana at pacificnet.net>Subject: Effective Prayer
>Date: Thu, 16 Oct 1997 05:36:23 GMT
>This prayer helped me tremendously:
>PRAYER TO ST. JUDE PATRON SAINT OF HOPELESS CASES
>Holy apostle St. Jude, friend of Jesus and patron saint of hopeless
>cases, pray for me, I am so helpless and alone. make use of the
>privilage given to you to bring visible and speedy help where help is
>despaired . Come to my assistane that I may receive the help and
>consolation of heaven in all my necessities, sufferings and
>tribulations particularly (here make your request) and that I may
>praise God with you forever. I promise to be ever mindful of this
>favor and to continuously encourage devotion to you. Amen
