Why do so many so-called Christians say the same prayer over and over?
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They look at it as the right way to do it, therefore they repeat it. They don't see it as a guideline. \n\nI think after a while of saying it so often, it would get a little tedious, don't you think? Saying the same thing over and over without making it personal. What's the point? \n\nI think also think it's part habit. For some people, it's been ingrained into their heads that this is what they are suppossed to do and at this time.\n\nKind of like pagan beliefs, yeah?
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They all mean the same :Jesus!
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Fundamentalists challenge the Catholic practice of asking saints and angels to pray for us. But the Bible directs us to invoke those in heaven and ask them to pray with us. \n\nThus in Psalm 103, we pray, "Bless the Lord, O you his angels, you mighty ones who do his word, hearkening to the voice of his word! Bless the Lord, all his hosts, his ministers that do his will!" (Ps. 103:20-21). And in Psalm 148 we pray, "Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord from the heavens, praise him in the heights! Praise him, all his angels, praise him, all his host!" (Ps. 148:1-2) \n\nNot only do those in heaven pray with us, they also pray for us. In Revelation, John sees that "the twenty-four elders [the leaders of the people of God in heaven] fell down before the Lamb, each holding a harp, and with golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints" (Rev. 5:8). Thus the saints in heaven offer to God the prayers of the saints on earth. \n\nAngels do the same thing: "[An] angel came and stood at the altar [in heaven] with a golden censer; and he was given much incense to mingle with the prayers of all the saints upon the golden altar before the throne; and the smoke of the incense rose with the prayers of the saints from the hand of the angel before God" (Rev. 8:3-4). \n\nJesus himself warned us not to mess with small children because their guardian angels have guaranteed intercessory access to the Father: "See that you do not despise one of these little ones; for I tell you that in heaven their angels always see the face of my Father who is in heaven." (Matt. 18:10). \n\nBecause he is the only God-man, Jesus is the only Mediator between man and God (1 Tim. 2:5), but this in no way means we cannot or should not ask our fellow Christians to pray with us and for us (1 Tim. 2:1-4), including those Christians in heaven, who have already had their sanctification completed, for "[t]he prayer of a righteous man has great power in its effects" (Jas. 5:16).
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I do not think there are than many people bashing God.  there are a few here, since they can get a rise from many people.  In general the number is the same as always.  Do not worry, if your God is correct he wills over come all.  Plus, all that is asked for you to keep your faith.  You are not accountable for others faith.  They do not have to believe as you do for you to go to heaven.  Leave them alone and let them say as they do.
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As a faith believing Christian, not a religious Christian, I seldom use this phrase, as I find it to be rhetoric and rude.  Some people do not want to be prayed for and especially if they are not of the same beliefs that I am of.  Example:  I went to the dr. yesterday.  Lady with 9 broken fingers came in.  I said, car accident? She said, no husband.  I cried.  I've been there.  She wanted to lie down and I told her I had been in many times and they did not mind if you laid on this particular spot in the waiting room.  She thanked me and I helped her lie down.  I had tears still.  I asked her if she would like me to just sit and hold her and she said that would be nice and we visited.  I then said, I was a Christian and would she be offended if I prayed for her in her healing.  She said no, she would appreciate it.  I leaned down and whispered a prayer in her ear.  And I never even ask her name, so now I pray for broken fingers every time she crosses my mind.
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A word that is repeated over and over.
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You don't know when your prayers are answered.  If you are the average Christian ,  you pray say,  100 times. If one of your prayers is answered,  you say "God answers prayer",  and forget the 99 times that your prayer was not answered.  That is what they call "Christian Logic".
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All prayers are answered by God if you're a Christian. Catholics are another denomination of Christianity, like Protestants. Man has set up a number of barriers to free worship of God. To say you're Catholic or Protestant further divides Christianity. What it amounts to is like Crocodile Dundee said, a bunch of fleas arguing over who owns the dog they live on. That's what I tell them. Christians all pray to the same God, no matter if you're Protestant, Catholic, Baptist, Lutheran, Methodist, or any of the others. To say that God only answers the prayers of people who pray the Rosary or does it differently based on your denomination is just not logical.
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thank you for asking\n\nfrom understanding your question. i think you mean the beeds that muslim use when praising God. like for example saying "praise to God" (Allah Akbar), "No other God but God" (La ilaha Illa Allah), "God is the most highness" (Subhana Allah).. a muslim can say these words over and over. so they use the beeds to count how many time they say it. it's recommended to be 33 times count. some people say "there is no other God but you" 100 times. \n\nbut it's a tradition to help them count. it's just like a device. but not required really in Islam. you can still count on your hand or ur mind.
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Jesus said that where two or more are gathered in his name, he is in the midst.  We pray together out of fellowship with one another and in fellowship with our Lord.  It is a proven fact that group prayer is stronger than individual prayer.  The more difficult the circumstances, the great the need of more people.  This does not mean that one person cannot achieve great things through prayer, for the bible says that the fervent prayers of a righteous man availeth much.  Communal pray is traditional and is a mark of Christian worship.  We draw many of our traditions from Judaism, and the Jews, both ancient and modern pray communally.  While we draw no traditions from the Muslims, the Muslims do pray communally.  Buddhist and Hindus also pray communally, so there is much evidence worldwide for the precedence of communal prayer.  Communal means of the community and all religious and spiritual organizations are communities.
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First, there are those who don't believe in HIM. Second, some people are so involved with matters of living, that they don't recognize that he is knocking. This include  people who consider themselves Christians. They are too involved with making money, their free time off, vacations, etc.The only time they have for God is one hour on Sunday, and they are back to their usual routine. Look what happen after 9/11. Churches around the US were up to capacity, but as time goes by, the crowds get thinner and thinner, and pretty soon, only the regular church goers were left.Some people tend to call upon God only to aid them in their needs. When their needs are fulfilled, then God is cast aside again, until they need Him again.I know that this sounds like a harsh judgment, but thats the way it is with some people.
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why same question agan and again and again
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Yes, you're right - it's very ironic....\n\nAnd Hell yeah, they act similar. So why do Christians hate them so much?? Yeah, I dont get it....\nHopefully someone can give you a better response to this question than I can.
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I have seen the Lord's Prayer in the Bible in the Book of Matthew (Chapter 6 verse 9 - 13) when Jesus taught His first disciples how to pray.\nI say the Lord's prayer every morning before I start my day. \nYhe Lord's prayer is a universal prayer and not restricted to one denomination. It is accessible to everyone and it's free!!!
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While one-on-one time with God through prayer and bible study, is very important for Christians to fellowship with oneanother, and we are the message is clear throughout all of Paul's letters in the New Testament.\n\nChristians are called to have fellowship with other Christians.  Christians are all members of a connected Body of Christ, which means we are all inter-connected, and have to be together.  \n\nWhenever a group of Christians gather together in the name of Jesus, the Holy Spirit is is upon them, in a way that does not happen when they are alone.  Fellowship allows Christians to help each other, and ask each other for help.\n\nSo in answer to your question, Christians need felowship with other Christians.
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Some people just enjoy praying so politely say Amen!\n\n(You are so FUNNY!)
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Might you believe it is because they are all heretics?\n\nCome to Jesus.