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>praying to a God is no better than praying to the side of a house. You'll never be answered from either.

Was he right?

>> No.15445807

>>15445779
I don't think he said that. But if he did, within his philosophy he is correct, but at the same time he believed in what one could rudely call "spiritual energies" in the universe which one could realise in themselves.

>> No.15445823

>>15445807
It's not a word for word quote from him but he did say that analogy.

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You don't have to run anymore from love, don't have to run anymore.
https://youtu.be/w_Rn0oc5IvU

>> No.15445877

No, because my neighbor's house has a window and they told me to get off of their yard.

>> No.15445879

That's retarded.. God isn't a house.

>> No.15445886

>>15445779
>Was he right?
He's right now burning in hell if that's what you mean

>> No.15445907

NO. Thought Forges Reality, and so Does Speech. I believe that there is a God that hears us, when it is right for Him to do so, but I also believe that Prayer has an effect on our reality, below God. The Faithful Thought thing is Good for the World. But IDeally we would pray for Self Control, Compassion , LOve, and Wisdom.. Not a new Ford Fiesta

>> No.15445938

God is not a vending machine where you say the right words and material goods pop out. Rather prayer is a lifestyle, a relationship between you and God.

1 Thessalonians 5:17 Pray without ceasing.

This doesn't mean we should be constantly saying words, but rather this means that prayer is a relationship with God which does not cease.

>> No.15445945

>>15445779
There are right and wrong ways of praying. First and foremost, cleanse yourself both inwardly and outwardly, remove all possible distractions, and ask the divine in quiet meditation if he would grant you an audition. Now, many people, by their nature, will never be so fortunate, as very few people are loved and favored by the divine. But if you're lucky, your wish may be granted, and you might feel that a light warm has shone on you. This, my friends, is the sign that our invisible friend has heard and acknowledged you.