Why do people pray?

You don't have to be religious to appreciate reflecting on today’s topic. Why do you or don't you pray? Or when do you pray? Use today’s writing prompts to explore this topic, then see what I wrote…

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WRITING PROMPTS to help you explore today’s topic:

1. Write a prayer you say often, or a prayer you would like to say often.

2. Write about your experiences praying, or lack of experience with praying, and how it makes you feel.

3. Do you think there is only one correct way to pray? Why or why not? Write about it.

4. Write a fictional scene in which a character is praying.

5. Write a poem that captures the essence of prayer.

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My response to today’s question:

Personally, I don’t believe there is a right way to pray, per se, but I do fear prayer can be used as an excuse for inaction, or misguided actions, for many, which can be extremely problematic...

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