Americans Pray “Just Enough to Get Through the Day”
- Posted by: Todd
- Posted on: Wed, December 10, 2008
- Viewed 249
- (24) comments so far
Other insights:
Most of the prayers were improvised and followed similar patterns, the researchers found. Twenty-eight percent were requests of God, 28 percent were prayers to both thank God and ask for help, while another 22 percent were thank yous.
“Prayer writers also tend to frame their prayers broadly,” Ms. Cadge said, adding that the prayers helped people reflect on and “reframe” difficult events in the context of their own beliefs.
Interesting… but 90% of Americans pray everyday? Does that sound high to you?!
Todd
90% of Americans pray daily. And Half of us pray several times a day. At least that's what a new study by Brandeis University is saying.
"Most prayer writers imagine a God who is accessible, listening, and a source of emotional and psychological support, who at least sometimes answers back," said Wendy Cadge, a sociologist who directed the research, according to the Washington Times.
80% pray 'informal prayers', starting with greetings such as Dear Lord or Hello Jesus.
And 25% of us pray for ourselves, and only ourselves...
Comments
if you want a Globally Recognized Avatar (the images next to your profile) get them here. Once you sign up, they will displayed on any website that supports them.
Jose on Fri, February 27, 2009
Wow! I like the picture very much.Symbol of worship sounds pretty good.Thats what Indian tradition is honored by the world.
http://www.brittsmechanical.com/
Mortgage Payment Protection on Mon, March 02, 2009
In all my life I can say I honestly have never met anyone who has never prayed. I include in this atheists, agnostics, pagans, gang members… I just cannot remember meeting someone who has said they never pray.
Jerry on Tue, March 03, 2009
I do disagree with some of the comments. @ Peter Hamm you said “I bet everybody who is a parent prays all day…” I know of parents that don’t even believe in God, so who will they be praying too. A lot of parents encourage their kids to believe in whatever God the choose.
I grew up in a very religious family and prayer was part of our daily routine - at times three or more times a day.
People are revolting in prayers more nowadays with the increase in economic downturns, bushes fire, massacres and all other bad/evil things happening.
We should all pray and believe in our prayer too.
Have a look at our meeting rooms edinburgh as well as our Large
Serviced offices for up and coming businesses.
Po on Thu, April 09, 2009
I agree I think that praying, is a large part of many peoples lives. Many people do this across the world do it and many people get a lot out of it !
Pors on Thu, April 09, 2009
Praying is where I recieve a lot of comfort in my life, it can help to aleviate a lot of pain in life and make you feel a lot better !
Por on Thu, April 09, 2009
Praying is very important in my life
htttp://www.porschepartsonline.co.uk on Thu, April 09, 2009
Praying can offer great comfort in life
Sanjay on Thu, April 09, 2009
I to also believe that saying a few prayers a day will help you feel better in life
porsche parts it can bring a lot of pleasure and relief to a lot of people.
642-655 on Sun, June 07, 2009
That is without a doubt a nice and interesting post. It’s interesting to come to know the interesting research showing the majority of the prayers were unrehearsed and followed related patterns. 352-001 It’s also amazing to read that twenty-eight percent prayers were wishes of God, 28 percent were prayers to both express gratitude to God and request for assist, at the same time as another 22 percent were be grateful of God. 350-050 Thanks for sharing such an interesting information.
Page 2 of 2 pages < 1 2
Post a Comment