Is there value in prayer even if you don't really believe in God?

[Anonymous]

I don't really believe

But I still say the same prayers I learned

It's automatic. Usually when I'm going to sleep

Or when I'm on my own

[jshm2]

Then you're like a car driver who hasn't got a licence or passed the test - but drives on anyway expecting to be treated like road drivers who have.

You need to get your shit together and dedicate time and effort to your faith, if you're expecting any use from it.

[strateguy632]

automatically is bad. you really should stop that, unless but you tell yourself 'just in case god is real' it can give you hope. he might answer you with some help.

[Calyptomaniac]

I don't believe either but have never bothered to pray. Placebo can be powerful though so if you convince yourself it matters that you prayed, then there was value in it for you.

[queenofcardio]

Maybe it's still comforting for you.

[NathanDavis]

if there's value in them, for you...

then, yes...

[Asker]

Yes, I guess

[Wodens_Apprentice]

It's more valuable if you believe in the ritual you're performing. Perhaps consider making sacrifices to older deities such as Woden.

[In_Trance]

Prayer is blasphemy and heresy.
You're telling God his plan is wrong

[Dargil]

Who or what are praying to?

[Asker]

Jesus
Mary

[Dargil]

John 10:30 affirms Jesus is G0d. But what can Mary do for you?

[Asker]

These are the prayers I learned

And Mary is the mother of God

[Dargil]

But not G0d or His intercessor.