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Originally posted by IROC
While I think I essentially agree with what you are saying, they are many people who feel that god listens to and answers their prayers (after all, the bible says that he will). There is no evidence that this occurs. The most logical reason why this does not occur is that there is no god. Either that or the bible is incorrect in that respect (that prayers will be answered).
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With all due respect, let me offer a counterpoint. I don't know if you have children or not, but let's assume you do just for argument.
Your child comes in and asks you for a new Ferrari. He pleads with you every day for months and months for this Ferrari. He REALLY wants it. You say no. Do you exist?
Just as a child does not get everything that they want (like candy for breakfast), humans do not get everything they pray for. God has a plan and knows what is best for you. When you really delve into prayer, the idea is not that you ask for a specific thing (God, please give me this job I want). You ask that God's will be done since you know in advance that God's will is what is best for your life. That may mean you get the job and it may mean that you don't. If you don't get the job, you have faith that God has something bigger and better in store for you.
Oh, and about the amputee website...testing God never works.