I see my typo probably pints that way, Martin. And I am willing to
admit that among a few who actually practice it as a spiritual
discipline, prayer does have something unique to offer an individual
capable of it.
And, yes, Christ's observations etc do say something important, which
most so-called Christians, such as, for example, the premier, and many
members of his caucus, of our province, simply do not get.
Doug
On 26-Apr-09, at 11:07 AM, Martin Walker wrote:
> Well, Doug - I am not a believing Christian, though I think there's
> a good
> deal to be said for Christ's moral observations & precepts, but I
> don't
> think prayer can quite be reduced to a selfish wish in that way from a
> theological viewpoint. Bierce may have had a point if we only consider
> certain forms of American Xtianity that stress the
> GetrichquickwithJesus
> factor.
> mj
>
> And the globe keeps rolling towards a pocket without a bottom
> although on
> the way the green cloth field is smooth. - Louis MacNeice
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Douglas Barbour
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2009 6:18 PM
> Subject: Re: found poem Sunday, April 26, 2009
>
>
> And there I was reading Ambrose Birrce on payer last night:
>
> PRAY, v. To ask that the laws of the universe be annulled in behalf of
> a single petitioner confessedly unworthy.
>
> Just about got it.
>
> Doug
>
> On 26-Apr-09, at 4:51 AM, Patrick McManus wrote:
>
>> found poem Sunday, April 26, 2009
>>
>> Welcome to Gwent Healthcare NHS Trust
>>
>> To help you pray here in the Hospital Chapel
>>
>> Lord, thank you for your presence here,....
>> Lord, I am sorry for the times when.......
>> Lord, I pray for those who are here......
>> Lord, I prayer for my family, friends.....
>> Our Father, who art in heaven,......
>> Lord, may your light always guide me,
>> Expiry Date:- February 2010.
>>
>>
>> pmcmanus
>> q424
>>
>
> Douglas Barbour
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>
> There's the wind and the rain
> And the mercy of the fallen
> Who say they have no claim to know what's right
> Dar Williams
>
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Wednesdays'
http://abovegroundpress.blogspot.com/2008/03/new-from-aboveground-press_10.html
There's the wind and the rain
And the mercy of the fallen
Who say they have no claim to know what's right
Dar Williams
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