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Vox columnist Caspar Ter-Kyle argues in his new column Soul Searching that people who do not believe in God can still pray, and that the practice itself has value.
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UnverifiedTer-Kyle argues that any practice capable of helping a person access their genuine feelings and unlock something deeper can serve as prayer, thereby redefining prayer as a universal tool for self-awareness.78% similarUnverifiedTer-Kyle contends that prayer is not a transaction for obtaining things from God, but rather a process of confronting oneself, and should be redefined from outcome-oriented to process-oriented.71% similarUnverifiedThe article cites research findings from a Harvard cardiologist showing that prayer has no measurable effect on those being prayed for, but does affect the people doing the praying.69% similarUnverifiedTer-Kyle's own preferred alternative to prayer is keeping a journal, using the act of writing to practice honesty.68% similar
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