tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2940570413170689012.post8402347981058263192..comments2024-03-04T10:43:03.201+00:00Comments on The Reason Stick: New Scientific Study Proves the True Power of PrayerCrispian Jagohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834942943012382473noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2940570413170689012.post-12280728913860294282012-04-30T13:39:24.065+01:002012-04-30T13:39:24.065+01:00Depending on your theologian of choice, prayer ref...Depending on your theologian of choice, prayer reflects on oneself rather than the object of the prayer. By praying for this ball kicker you are following God's instructions to love one's neighbour, etc, etc rather than actually interceding on the prayee's behalf. Of course, if you understand this, then your prayer is inherently selfish. I haven't yet found anyone who can explain this oxymoron.<br /><br />FYI: My favourite theologian is Screwtape.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2940570413170689012.post-37052567400131513182012-04-30T01:05:47.184+01:002012-04-30T01:05:47.184+01:00"...can I recommend becoming a blood donor. I...<i>"...can I recommend becoming a blood donor. It works a treat.</i><br /><br />Accidentally on-purpose displaying* your organ donor card is pretty effective too.<br /><br />(*Like I metaphorically did just then...<br />/smug)Paul S. Jenkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15580170289410948764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2940570413170689012.post-25324730892852949762012-04-29T10:57:09.096+01:002012-04-29T10:57:09.096+01:00Being a bit dyslexic, imagine my embarrassment whe...Being a bit dyslexic, imagine my embarrassment when I showed up to Mr Muamba's hospital room dragging the carcasses of two Antelopes and a Wildebeest.<br /><br />#PreyForMuamba<br /><br />I had a similar problem a few years ago whilst trying to convince my then girlfriend that dieting on wild game alone was a good idea. True, I had not read Elizabeth Gilbert's book but the title was appealing. Eat Prey, Love.<br /><br />etc.etc....Sam Gunnnoreply@blogger.com