Bartikus wrote:Doktor S wrote:What I am saying is that prayer is not only counterproductive, it is also psychologically unhealthy because it is self deceptive.
Why is it unhealthy, counterproductive, and self deceptive? What are the reasons to believe this?
Well, I just answered your first question;It is psychologically unhealthy because it immerses one in self deception. It is self deceptive because you are convincing yourself of something that is patently false. (or at least so improbable as to be laughable)
It is counterproductive because in so doing, you alleviate the anxiety that drives you to actually do something about it, and expect that something may be done for you instead by mystical forces. It is further unhealthy that perceived 'good' things that happen to you are acredited to this imaginary force, often overlooking where the credit is ACTUALLY due (most often oneself)