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Livin’ On A Prayer: An Analysis Of Intercessory Prayer Studies, Savannah Vincent May 2017

Livin’ On A Prayer: An Analysis Of Intercessory Prayer Studies, Savannah Vincent

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A meta-analysis of intercessory prayer studies was done. Current studies fail to account for the numerous variables and limitations posed by these studies; nevertheless, it is possible to reach the conclusion that the prospect of prayer as an alternative medicine is, at best, limited. The boundaries of faith and science need to be respected. The essential takeaway from this discussion is to look deeper into what sounds like simple and well-designed scientific studies on faith. These studies are often either inconclusive or have varying results when compared to similar studies.