What Is Prayer

Prayer: It's Not What You Think

Rabbi Adam Jacobs | Posted 04.03.2012

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Rabbi Adam Jacobs

When a person stands before God to communicate, she is taking stock of her capabilities, current level of spiritual consciousness and willingness to accept reality for what it truly is.

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Prayer In Religious Activism

Rev. Malcolm Boyd | Posted 01.03.2012

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Rev. Malcolm Boyd

What is prayer? It isn't basically asking God for something. It's being with God. We don't need silence surrounding us. There is not an "ideal" place to pray.

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Do You Need To Believe In God To Pray?

Rick Hamlin | Posted 06.08.2011

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Rick Hamlin

My very thoughtful 20-something son asked me the other day, "Dad, how do you pray for somebody if you don't really believe in God?" I thought back to a phrase my dad used.

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Understanding Prayer From A Higher Perspective

Rabbi Alan Lurie | Posted 05.25.2011

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Rabbi Alan Lurie

There are many misconceptions about the nature of religion and faith. Indeed, for many, prayer raises several serious concerns.

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