----- Original Message ----- From: "Erik Reuter" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, November 10, 2002 2:27 PM Subject: Re: Praying for the Poor RE: Christian insanity.
> I agree that it is not a good idea in most cases to give them > cash. Personally, I prefer to leverage my giving by donating to > charities that use the money to improve the general situation long-term > as well as the specific instances. > > But it is silly to claim that praying for them will help them. No, it is not. There are reasons why that do not involve God answering prayers by intervening on the behalf of the person praying. It is patently obvious to me why. If you think about it Erik, it should also be obvious to you. If it isn't, say so, and I'll give more details. Dan M. _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
