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The Gary Null Show - 2-20-26
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great show in which I had a chance to ask two important questions
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250 children die every single day from cancer. Prayer works?
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prayer works? Scientific studies on the effectiveness of intercessory prayer (praying for others) have generally found no significant, measurable impact on physical health outcomes or recovery rates in clinical settings. Large-scale, rigorous trials, such as the million STEP study, showed no difference in patient outcomes compared to those not prayed for. Think Eternity Think Eternity +3 Key Findings on Studies of Prayer No Significant Medical Impact: The largest studies, including the Scientific American study of 1,800 heart-bypass patients, found that prayer did not reduce complications or improve survival rates. Potential Negative Effects: Some studies suggested that patients who knew they were being prayed for experienced higher rates of complications, possibly due to increased anxiety or pressure (”performance anxiety”). Psychological and Emotional Benefits: While not curing physical ailments, studies indicate that prayer can provide psychological benefits, such as reduced stress, improved mental well-being, and a sense of calm for the person praying. Methodological Limitations: Researchers note that scientific trials are difficult to apply to spiritual concepts, as they cannot measure the intent or ”power” of prayer. National Institutes of Health (.gov) National Institutes of Health (.gov) +5 Contextual Notes Positive Trends: Some studies have reported minor, non-statistically significant positive trends in patient health, often attributed to the relaxing or hopeful nature of the practice rather than a direct, miraculous intervention. Anecdotal Evidence: While many people report personal experiences of answered prayers, these fall under subjective experience rather than scientific, reproducible, and objective data. In summary, while prayer is a valuable spiritual and psychological coping mechanism for many, scientific evidence does not support it as a clinical tool to improve physical healing.